Dong Qiangqiang's Story of Leaving Germany

Chapter 1044 1044. Chinese Week (30)

When Dong Qiangqiang heard Xu Tongying's invitation, his first reaction was not to be happy, but to reject it without hesitation. When Bai told him that Xu Tongying would contact him, he thought Xu Tongying also wanted to consult about the purchase of Volkswagen preferred shares, but he didn't expect that these two things were completely unrelated.

"Thank you for the appreciation of the investors, but I'm sorry, I don't have time right now. My studies come first." Dong Qiangqiang originally wanted to just say that he was not interested, but when the words came to his lips, he felt that they were too blunt and hurtful, so he changed his words temporarily.

Dong Qiangqiang's cold tone did not sound like he was playing hard to get, so Xu Tongying had to continue to persuade him, "I understand that you want to finish your studies first, and we have no objection to that, but you will still have to find a job after graduation. Why don't you invest your energy now to get Lebai back on track? Not only do you understand the overseas market, but you are also willing to think of practical solutions in this difficult period, and you are knowledgeable. These are your advantages. It is not just my idea to let you lead Lebai. In fact, the investors have always recognized you."

"Recognize me?" Dong Qiangqiang was amused by the other party's words, causing Duanmu beside him to roll his eyelids and give him a cold look, "The investors may be forgetful. Reducing my and Lele's shares to single digits is what the investors mean, right? Is this how they recognize me? Besides, hasn't Lao Bai been doing well? Did he say that he didn't want to be the general manager anymore?"

Dong Qiangqiang's questions did not embarrass Xu Tongying. She continued to lobby without getting discouraged. However, Dong Qiangqiang was too lazy to say any more. He silently said "I'm sorry" in his heart and directed his anger towards Tong Lele.

"I really don't have time. Besides, even if the investors don't like Walter White, why not ask Lele? She knows as much about traveling in Europe as I do, and she's graduated, so she has much more time than I do."

Xu Tongying paused for more than ten seconds before answering reluctantly: "I've already asked, and I rejected it just like you did."

Dong Qiangqiang could sense the other party's depression caused by repeated setbacks, but he knew about it as soon as he asked Tong Lele, and Xu Tongying couldn't hide it even if he wanted to.

It seems that Tong Lele is unwilling to take on this hot potato.

"This opportunity is fleeting. Listen to me and think carefully before you answer me. And don't forget to send me the hotel website, travel route and your calculated gross profit margin as soon as possible." Xu Tongying, who had already heard that Dong Qiangqiang was losing interest, still gave him one more reminder as a routine before hanging up the phone awkwardly.

Dong Qiangqiang had no interest in the position of general manager of Lebai, and he didn't understand why the investors suddenly wanted to replace Lao Bai, but he also knew that it was useless for him to think about these issues. Instead, Xu Tongying's words just now revealed a very important information: she could organize a tour group in China. What does this mean? Does it mean that tourism is already recovering? If so, it means that SARS prevention and control should have made significant progress or important breakthroughs. These days, he has been concerned about China Week and has not paid much attention to the latest progress in SARS prevention and control in China.

After listening to Dong Qiangqiang's retelling, Duanmu shook his head, stood up and stretched, and said without surprise: "What's there to understand? It must be that Lao Bai can't meet the expectations of the investors."

"It's only May, there's still more than half a year left."

"The soldiers are incompetent, the generals are incompetent, and Lao Bai gets drunk every now and then. If he really wants to work until the end of the year, I guess it will be too late." Duanmu sat in front of Dong Qiangqiang's desk with half of his butt tilted. He lowered his head and took out a stack of documents from his schoolbag and handed them to Dong Qiangqiang. "I have sent the report for April. When can you give me the outline and report for May?"

"Brother, China Week will be over in two days. Let me finish this first." Dong Qiangqiang took the document and flipped through it from top to bottom. "What...are these?"

"These are the documents you need to sign. They are all related to Buchan's German subsidiary. Don't be nervous. Some of them are one-time, and there are three that need to be signed every month. April's payroll is at the bottom. It's estimated that you will get it in mid-May. But it's just a little slow this time. It will be credited to your account at the beginning of the next month."

"You made a special trip just for this? Can't you just sign for it? Even if it's delivered by express, it's cheaper than going there yourself, right?"

"Although there are only two of us in the company, it is small but complete. We still have to have the necessary systems and the necessary rules to abide by," Duanmu raised his eyebrows. "Besides, I also need to see whether you really organized a China Week and whether you donated money to the country. What if you lied to me and cheated me out of my money?"

"Donations have to wait until China Week is completely over. What else do you want to see? Or who do you want to talk to? No problem. Oh, by the way, I'll treat everyone to lunch at noon. You know many of the elderly people in Hanover, and there are also a few new faces. Come along."

"No need, just sign it quickly. I have a lot of things to do this afternoon." Duanmu waved his hand and lowered his head to point out the places on each document that needed signatures.

"So busy? Isn't today Saturday? Or have you found a new client?" Dong Qiangqiang signed one and handed it back.

Duanmu collected them and replied, "It's not a client, it's my girlfriend, Ye Ying. You met her last time. She went to Frankfurt for an interview for an internship (position). The interview lasted a day, and she insisted on asking me to accompany her. I wanted to be close to you, so I brought these documents with me. When she interviews me, I'll come over and let you sign directly to avoid the trouble of losing it in the mail. Hey, you don't need to sign the last one."

Dong Qiangqiang picked up the document and read: "German Financial Crime Prevention Association? What is this?"

"There are numerous associations related to finance in Germany. Bochan has joined an association to prevent financial fraud. It's not far from you, in Frankfurt. You can go there and listen when you have time."

"She has an interview today, Saturday? Don't Germans work overtime?"

"I don't know the details, but I know it's an international law firm that works on Saturdays."

Duanmu put the documents in his bag and asked casually, "I just talked to Mr. Li from Wanfu. He said that Wanfu is very popular in this event. Did you know that?"

"You can tell by the crowds of people in front of his stall. Oh, you're not here every day." "He also said that you invited him here, and that he wanted to open a branch here. He had already chosen a location and started discussing rent and decoration."

"You ask very detailed questions." Dong Qiangqiang could tell something was wrong with Duanmu's tone.

Duanmu swallowed his saliva. Although there were only two of them in the classroom, he lowered his voice and asked, "I think his business is good. Do you think we should invest in it?"

"I don't know anything about the catering industry. Do you know anything about it?" Dong Qiangqiang is very disgusted with the practice of getting involved in anything he sees as good. "As the old saying goes, you should do what you are familiar with, not what you are new to. We are both outsiders, so how can we invest? Just for dividends? Why do they want your money?"

"Just invest like a franchisee of a restaurant chain." Duanmu asked with a smile, "We are even amateurs in speculation, but we have done it all the way, haven't we?"

"You only get shit luck once." Dong Qiangqiang poured cold water on him.

"Volkswagen's (share price) has been rising recently, and there are rumors that it will further expand into the Chinese market." Duanmu said sarcastically, "This is the hard problem of not being able to access the Internet at any time, and information is seriously lagging behind. If you ask me, you should move out of that crappy place as soon as possible, it's really delaying things."

A summer insect cannot talk about ice. Dong Qiangqiang sneered and stopped arguing.

“Have you started studying for the CFA program?”

"I've taken a few classes already, in Luxembourg."

"Study hard and try to pass it in one try. Then take the Level 2 exam next year." Duanmu reminded him as he walked out. "Write more reports when you have time and don't get involved in things that don't make money. I'm leaving."

When Dong Qiangqiang returned to the classroom, the speech was almost over.

Under the spotlight, Wang Shunan seemed to be shrouded in a colorful halo. He spoke fluently, moved naturally, and was full of confidence. From time to time, he would make a harmless joke, which would cause the audience to laugh, exclaim, or give a small round of applause.

The speech ended nearly a quarter of an hour overtime. Dong Qiangqiang saw the audience and reporters rushing to the front of the stage to take photos and shake hands with Wang Shunan, and he regretted not preparing a flower-giving session for Wang Shunan in advance.

Just when he was feeling extremely guilty, someone tugged at his coat from behind. He turned around and saw a Chinese girl he didn't recognize.

"Excuse me, are you Dong Qiangqiang?" Under two thin willow-shaped eyebrows are a pair of big, expressive eyes. When he smiles, the corners of his mouth slightly upturned, as if he is proud and happy.

"Hello, do we know each other?" Dong Qiangqiang was sure that he did not know the other party.

"Jiang Tiange, majoring in design at Trier University of Applied Sciences," the girl smiled and extended her hand generously, "I didn't know him before, but I know him now."

Dong Qiangqiang suddenly realized that the other party should be the so-called fans that Zheng Chunhua mentioned last time.

“Dong Qiangqiang, University of Trier, National Economics.”

Basic courtesy is still required, but there is no need for in-depth conversation.

Seeing that the girl was about to continue speaking, Dong Qiangqiang quickly pointed at the podium and said, "Sorry, my friend is waiting for me to finish. Let's talk later."

After saying that, without waiting for the other party to respond, he took a few steps down the stairs and ran away.

Looking at Dong Qiangqiang's back, the girl smiled and murmured, "It will be easier once we know each other."

Dong Qiangqiang tried to squeeze into the enthusiastic crowd, but no matter how hard he tried, he could hardly move forward even a single step.

Looking at Wang Shunan, who was so close yet always seemed distant from him, Dong Qiangqiang experienced for the first time what it meant to sigh in despair.