Dong Qiangqiang's Story of Leaving Germany

Chapter 1082. Unable to find the answer

"They are just like the dozen or so American companies we received before," Dong Qiangqiang said to Duanmu, who was coming back tired after seeing off the guests. "They don't want to buy the report at all. They just want to get everything we know for free, especially whether the domestic first-hand sales situation is real."

After starting work, Duanmu no longer exercised regularly as he had done in college. His body grew larger and larger, so that the sofa in front of him looked a little fragile, as if it couldn't bear the weight of him sitting there. However, he threw his slightly bloated body into the sofa without hesitation, took off his glasses with his left hand, and rubbed the "Chuan" character on his forehead with his right hand, as if he was trying to rub it off. He ignored Dong Qiangqiang's questioning and asked another question: "How many more are there this afternoon? What about tomorrow?"

"There are three more in the afternoon. Three tomorrow morning and two in the afternoon." Dong Qiangqiang answered cheerfully while looking at the mark on the calendar. "Because Buchan is one of the very few who have been watching Dazhong since the first half of the year, many people have come to chat with him recently. But to be honest, judging from the ones I met before, the ones I met later will probably be about the same. Do you plan to continue meeting with them?"

"We will meet together." Duanmu stopped correcting Dong Qiangqiang, moved his hand away from his forehead and put on his glasses again, and asked with a wry smile, "My dear President Dong, why not? We expected from the beginning that they would not buy (the report), and the worst situation is just like this. Besides, we have not gained nothing by communicating with them. Are you starting to feel frustrated?"

"I talked to so many companies, but not a single one bought (the report). It would be a lie to say I wasn't frustrated. I just feel there's little point in continuing to meet with them." Although he knew Duanmu was right, Dong Qiangqiang still insisted on expressing his opinion.

"Before, you wrote the report, and I found someone to revise it and then go to sell it. Do you know why I insisted on pulling you over from Trier this time even though I knew you had a lot of schoolwork? It's because I want you to really participate in sales. I feel more and more that sales is a very emotional process. If you want to attract customers and stay away from your competitors, you can't just focus on your product, let alone believe that it will sell itself. You must face the customers directly, understand their psychology, and answer their questions. Not to mention that the questions we care about most have not been answered yet, so how can we back down? Don't forget that our money is still in it, and I don't want to do business at a loss."

"Didn't the family say this this morning?" Dong Qiangqiang didn't argue or get tangled up, and directly flipped through the minutes of the morning meeting, "They are not optimistic about Volkswagen's future performance growth space."

"This answer is too broad, and it's a conclusion, not a reason." Duanmu frowned again, subconsciously clenched one hand into a fist, and pushed his glasses up with the other hand. "The automobile industry is the cornerstone of Germany's industrial nation. Last year, its global sales grew rapidly, and this year, domestic and overseas orders are sufficient, not to mention that Volkswagen's investment in China has continued to rise in recent years. I personally think that the strategic plan to invest 30 billion euros in Asia, which will be discussed by the board of directors soon, is likely to be successfully passed. Among them, two large factories will be built in China to produce more popular models, especially the fifth-generation Golf that will be launched globally in September this year and is highly anticipated by Volkswagen. You say, with so many solid benefits in front of us, why are there so many American companies so firmly bearish?" Duanmu took a breath, "Today is Saturday, and all Europeans are resting, but Americans are not sparing time to discuss details with a sesame company like us. I believe that such hardworking people cannot be fools, they can only be smart, so they must have their reasons, and we must have missed something."

"They are really smart," Dong Qiangqiang sighed. "I thought that even if they didn't answer our questions, we could buy their reports to find out their reasons. But these companies refused to sell us reports on the grounds that Buchan's asset management scale did not meet their minimum requirements. This is a bit too much." Dong Qiangqiang was puzzled and indignant that he could not buy reports from American companies that communicated with them even if he spent money. He shook his head and added, "It's unheard of."

"So the money we have to pay for the report is far from enough. We also need to convince the other party that Buchan is qualified to read their report. To put it bluntly, Buchan is not strong enough. They don't value your small fortune. Maybe they are making the same money we lost." Duanmu said bitterly, "Sooner or later, I will make Buchan like this."

Dong Qiangqiang was secretly surprised at Duanmu's ambition. Duanmu continued, "We can only walk on two legs. We must continue to dig deep into the neglected information and continue to meet with Americans until we find out everything we want to know. In addition, do you still remember the white man named Smith from the second family I met today? He can speak a few words of Chinese. He seems to be easier to talk to. I think if we invite him to Wanfu for a business dinner in the evening, some things may be easier to say at the dinner table. Since he can speak Chinese, he must understand our drinking culture to some extent, and at least he will not reject it."

"This drinking culture is all rubbish," Dong Qiangqiang sneered.

"Don't be an angry young man. Let's just take the essence and discard the dross." Duanmu knew what Dong Qiangqiang was criticizing. "Besides, using alcohol to cover up one's face makes it easier to say some things half-truthfully. Besides, do you think we are the only ones who do this? Everyone on the planet is the same, they just don't drink alcohol. Can you please stop being naive?" Duanmu muttered in his hometown accent.

Dong Qiangqiang had no experience in socializing, and was speechless. After a long while, he asked angrily, "Should I still go tonight?"

"Go, why not? You are also a shareholder of the company." Duanmu couldn't figure out why Dong Qiangqiang asked such a stupid question. "Maybe he will feel more at ease if you two have a one-on-one private chat." Dong Qiangqiang explained.

"He will feel more at ease with you around. By the way, what time does Wang Shunan finish class tonight? Ask her to come over as well. By the way, remember to remind her to put on makeup and wear suitable clothes, and don't just come in a windbreaker." Duanmu reminded.

Dong Qiangqiang was surprised by Duanmu's suggestion. Wang Shunan was not a beauty and she was not tall. The most important thing was that the matter she was talking about had nothing to do with them. He didn't understand what Duanmu meant by calling Wang Shunan.

"What? Are you still trying to use the honey trap? Don't involve her in this matter. She's just borrowing the office for a while, and we didn't sell it to you. Do you really think you have an extra servant girl? She came to Hamburg to study, and it's good enough that she can help us clean the office. Don't be greedy."

When this was mentioned, Duanmu showed a rare smile of relief on his face, secretly thanking himself for making such a wise decision. Not long after Wang Shunan started cleaning regularly, the Americans came. She was really a lucky guy. If Wang Shunan could really graduate as a doctor in the future, maybe he could be used to catch cicadas, but that's another story.

"What do you know? This is called a partnership between men and women. Work is less tiring, and the atmosphere will be much more lively with a member of the opposite sex at the dinner table." Duanmu hid his thoughts very well.

"As soon as you mentioned that, Wang Shunan became a drinking companion. There is one thing you may not know. Before the big Japan Week last month, the Japanese wanted to invite her to explain Japanese traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, which is their 'Kanfang medicine' and 'side branch treatment'. It is said that the reward is generous, but she refused without hesitation."

"I remember you said she was short of money? Why didn't she go if the Japanese offered money? Even if she is patriotic and doesn't want to perform for the Japanese, can it be the same if I ask her or the Japanese ask her?" Duanmu questioned, "I am 100% Chinese. I give her a place to live and pocket money. Isn't that enough to take care of her? What's wrong with asking her for help now? She is not ugly. It's no problem for her to dress up and scare foreigners. Maybe they will even like her... Hey, no, no, there's something wrong with you. Tell me, do you have any feelings for her?" Duanmu's eyes behind the thick lenses narrowed slightly and his mouth grinned.

"Don't talk nonsense, we are classmates, I have no idea about her," seeing Duanmu's smirk as if to say "I guessed you right", Dong Qiangqiang hurriedly distanced himself from the matter, "What I mean is, she has nothing to do with catching cicadas, and has never participated in such social events, so it is really inappropriate to invite her to such an important event. And the last time I saw her, she had gained a lot of weight compared to last year due to the pressure of studying." Dong Qiangqiang tried to dispel Duanmu's idea by saying that Wang Shunan was fat.

"How long have you not seen her?" Duanmu glanced at Dong Qiangqiang and calmly changed the subject.

"It's been almost two months, why are you asking this?"

"She has lost a lot of weight since early May. She may have lost more than ten pounds. She seems to be about the same as last year. In this way, losing weight is indeed the best medical beauty. I have to lose some weight when I have time in the future. I can't wear several pairs of pants recently. Xiaoying always makes fun of me. If this goes on, I can only buy overalls. It's really sad." Duanmu looked down at his ever-expanding waistband and said with infinite melancholy.