King of Industry

On the morning of the 5th, when Zhao Guoyang and Ning Zhongxin arrived at the Capital Airport in the car of the Ministry, all members of the inspection team had already arrived.

After meeting with everyone in the waiting room, Zhao Guoyang Airport collected the passport information of all the members of the delegation and waited for boarding.

Because Huaxia does not have any direct access to any city in Quebec, the delegation can only take an Air Canada plane, first fly to Toronto, and then transfer to Quebec City, the capital of Quebec.

The plane departs at ten o'clock in the morning, and it looks like it will arrive in Toronto in the early morning. Then I took a turn for a while, and it is estimated that it will take two o'clock to arrive in Quebec City.

But there was no way out. In the early 1990s, there were few domestic direct flights, and there was not much room for choice, so we had to make do with it.

In the waiting hall, Xu Guangyuan and Wang Jintao briefly introduced their entourage to Zhao Guoyang.

On Xu Guangyuan's side, he brought a senior researcher named Chang Linda from Division I of the Americas and Oceania Department of the Ministry of Foreign Trade, who looked about 34 or 50 years old.

Wang Jintao took Duan Ruixiang, a young engineer from the Machinery Industry Department of the Assets Management Bureau, a department-level cadre.

It is said that he is a young engineer, but he is six or seven years older than Zhao Guoyang.

Of course, in the Asset Management Bureau, this section worker who is under 30 must still belong to the category of young engineers.

In addition to these two people, Huo Xiufen, another relatively young cadre in the inspection team, is a deputy director-level researcher in the Industrial Planning Division of the High-tech Industry Department of the State Planning Commission.

And she is also the only female member in the entire inspection team.

Although Duan Ruixiang and Huo Xiufen were both 29 years old, Zhao Guoyang silently noticed that the communication between the two was almost zero.

Indeed, the positions of a section-level and a deputy director-level are still far apart, and it is difficult to say that they are together.

And judging by Huo Xiufen's appearance, she is not the talkative type, so it is normal for her to be silent.

Since the leaders above knew the foreign language proficiency of Zhao Guoyang, the head of the delegation, this time the inspection team did not provide them with translators, and there were only nine of them in total.

Looking at the suspicious eyes shot at him from time to time by these unfamiliar members under him, Zhao Guoyang felt helpless inwardly—it is not a good thing to be paid too much attention.

While Zhao Guoyang was silently observing the members of the delegation, Chang Linda, Duan Ruixiang, and Huo Xiufen were also secretly watching him.

Speaking of which, although Zhao Guoyang's reputation is great in the Ministry of Foreign Trade and the Management Bureau of Inherent Assets, it is only among the middle and high-level people, and his reputation is very good.

At the level of Chang Linda and Duan Ruixiang, there are really not many people who can hear about Zhao Guoyang's deeds.

Although Xu Guangyuan and Wang Jintao came out with the two directors, they also had a special understanding of the basic situation of this researcher Zhao, knowing that this person has unique insights into various technologies of all-terrain vehicles.

But both of them still have doubts about how good the other party is and whether they can really be called technical masters as the leaders said.

As for Huo Xiufen, it was his first contact with Zhao Guoyang as he worked in the State Planning Commission, and he didn't even have the most basic understanding.

In fact, before coming here, Huo Xiufen also heard from the leader that the leader of the investigation group she joined this time was very young.

But Huo Xiufen really didn't expect to be like Zhao Guoyang at a young age.

Just when the three young men glanced thoughtfully at their head, the two nominally highest-ranking members of the inspection team over there chatted with Zhao Guoyang.

Brother Guoyang, this trip to North America, Lao Xue and I, I have to work hard for you! To tell you the truth, I have lost my English for more than ten years, and it is too difficult to get it up again. !

The one who spoke was Liang Hongjun, the chairman of the Siyang Group, who was also a member of the delegation who was familiar with Zhao Guoyang.

Hearing Liang Hongjun's words, Xue Ming next to him laughed and said, Old Liang, you can relax about this matter. Before this trip, Mr. Li from our 'Heavy Cavalry Group' tried to ask the superiors, Do you want us to send an interpreter in the factory?

As a result, the leader directly refused, saying that your team leader is proficient in at least seven foreign languages, and each of them is at least professional. What translation is needed? At that time, we were shocked by Mr. Li!

Speaking of this, Xue Ming gave Zhao Guoyang a thumbs-up and said, Honestly, Researcher Zhao, I really admire you. I won't say you are technically strong. This is a well-known thing. What's rare is that, In terms of your language, you don't give us ordinary people a chance at all, it's too...exaggerated!

Liang Hongjun also knew something about Zhao Guoyang's proficiency in several foreign languages.

After all, the other party went to his own factory several times to help, and he could easily read the text on those Yamaha product manuals, and there was no need for translation at all.

Hearing Xue Ming's praise, he nodded seriously and said: Old Xue, you are right, this time we can finally be lazy and eat and drink with our leader Zhao !

Liang Hongjun's words came out of emotion.

After taking office as the vice president, he has led a team to study abroad several times. The hardships involved are really not for outsiders to understand.

Now he finally became a member of the investigation team arranged by someone, and he enjoyed it.

Over there, Xu Guangyuan, Wang Jintao, and Ning Zhongxin were sitting beside Zhao Guoyang and the others, so they naturally listened to their conversations.

Hearing Mr. Liang and Mr. Xue's intentions, Zhao Guoyang had already pushed all the heavy burden of this trip to Zhao Guoyang. Xu Guangyuan couldn't help but said happily: I said Mr. Liang and Mr. Xue, you two are too unkind. Ah, how can we let our brother Guoyang bear so much alone!

When the inspection team got to know everyone's situation before, it was mentioned in the resumes of the two of you. Mr. Liang and Mr. Xue all understand English. When we arrived in North America, our group always acted alone. When you two came It’s time to put some effort into it!”

Liang Hongjun and Xue Ming couldn't help shaking their heads and laughing when caught by Director Xu's words.

I didn't expect you, Xu Chu, to have done such meticulous preparations. It's all right, it's up to you, everything is up to you! Xue Ming said first.

Liang Hongjun followed suit and agreed: Director Xu, don't worry, we are just joking with brother Guoyang. When we really want to split up, Lao Xue and I will definitely have no problem with the responsibilities we should bear!

The frank statement of the two bosses made the atmosphere relaxed.

Speaking of which, the ages of Liang Hongjun, Xue Ming, and the three directors were also extremely different, and they were all in their prime.

When these people get together, they still have a lot in common.

Not long after Xu Guangyuan spoke up, the five middle-aged men started chatting in a friendly manner.

Zhao Guoyang smiled and listened to the hot chat of the five uncles, occasionally interjecting a sentence or two, appearing very calm and calm in every move.

Seeing this situation, the three younger members over there had some thoughts in their hearts.

Chang Linda, Duan Ruixiang, and Huo Xiufen understood the conversation between Liang Hongjun and Xue Ming just now.

Regarding Mr. Liang and Mr. Xue's admiration for Zhao Guoyang's foreign language proficiency, the three of them were somewhat unconvinced.

To say that Chang Linda is a grassroots cadre of the Ministry of Foreign Trade, foreign language is a necessary skill.

As for Duan Ruixiang, he is also an undergraduate student who has graduated from Jingcheng University of Science and Technology for many years, and his English proficiency is absolutely no problem.

As for Huo Xiufen, she is a double-major master in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics (English) of Capital University.

How could this researcher Huo admit defeat when it comes to his own professional affairs?

Originally, when she was assigned to the inspection team this time, Huo Xiufen thought that her other task was to be an interpreter.

Who knew that no one from the planning committee leader had mentioned this matter to him until he set off.

After hearing Liang Hongjun and Xue Ming's words now, Huo Xiufen naturally had some competition and competition thoughts towards Zhao Guoyang.

Hmph, when I get to the ground, I want to see what kind of level you, Commander Zhao, can show!

Zhao Guoyang is completely unaware of the things that others have already worried about him.

Right now, he is listening with great interest to Mr. Liang, Mr. Xue and the three directors talking about the mountains.

Because of work needs, Liang Hongjun and Xue Ming have traveled abroad many times, and Xue Ming has been to the United States twice.

Therefore, regarding the things that need to be paid attention to during the trip to North America, Mr. Xue explained clearly and logically.

For example, it is difficult to obtain a tourist visa in the United States, the validity period is short, and it is easy to be questioned by local police officers. Mr. Xue is very clear about these situations.

Hearing this, Xu Guangyuan said cheerfully: Mr. Xue doesn't need to worry this time. The visa for our trip to North America was handled for us after the documents were submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It's a business inspection. I will not be embarrassed by the local police officers!

That's right, the situation is different this time! Xue Ming couldn't help laughing when he heard this.

By the way, Director Xu. Canada is fine, but the security of the United States is a big problem. Where will we go, in terms of safety?

When it came to the matter of America, Liang Hongjun couldn't help asking.

Well, Mr. Liang, don't worry about this. Our ministry and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have already said hello. When we arrive in the United States, our Chinese Consulate General in Chicago will send special personnel to be responsible for the safety of our delegation!

Due to the special political and economic reasons of the United States, China's foreign affairs department in the United States has as many as five consulates in addition to the management of the ambassador to the United States.

The consular district of the China Consulate General in Chicago includes Illinois and Minnesota.

Because the inspection team is at the deputy department level, the Consulate General must attach great importance to its safety and security work.

It is also reasonable to send several security personnel to protect the safety of the members of the delegation.