Siheyuan: My Northeastern Farmhouse

Chapter 398 First Contact

You shouldn't have come, but I came anyway.
Somehow, these two sentences suddenly popped into Gu Weijun's mind.

After being stunned for a moment, Chief Fang immediately stretched out his hand to shake hands with Christopher and Marco Dupont warmly, "Welcome our two American friends from afar to attend tonight's banquet."

Van der Linden made a further introduction on the side: "Dear Fang, CF Company is the world's first-class ultra-large-scale fertilizer manufacturer. It has always been at the forefront of the world in terms of research and development in this field and the innovative use of advanced technology;"

"Kellogg is a leader among manufacturers of ammonia synthesis equipment and special chemical equipment. Whether it is a high-pressure, high-temperature, high-corrosion-resistant reactor or a high-pressure transportation pipeline, it has unique, safe and reliable use guarantees."

"We in the Netherlands still have personal experience in this regard."

Director Fang became a little more enthusiastic again, shaking the hand held by Marco Dupont up and down, "Haha, we have an old saying in China: We are destined to meet you thousands of miles away."

"It seems we are quite destined."

"We were planning to go to the United States after our European visit to conduct further investigation and research."

"I didn't expect to meet in the Netherlands."

Marco Dupont looked at Gu Weijun in front of him. He was at least 9 meters tall and had a straight back. Although he had a smile on his face, he felt a sense of oppression.

"Uh~~"

"We came to the Netherlands this time to pay a return visit to the equipment usage in the Rotterdam Port Chemical Park. We happened to hear that you were conducting a visit and inspection, so we took the initiative to come and visit."

Chief Fang turned slightly sideways and faced Van der Linden, "Mr. Van der Linden, I remember that there is another UTI company in the United States that is also doing related technical research. Why aren't they here today?"

At this time, Marco Dupont stood up, took over the words and explained with a smile, "This technology of UTI has just been developed, and there is no particularly large production and use experience, especially it has not been put into use in the refining area of ​​the Netherlands."

"Mr. Fang, do you have any comments or suggestions on our technology and equipment after your inspection?"

Gu Weijun, who had been standing next to Chief Fang, immediately stood up and invited the three people from the United States and the Netherlands to enter the embassy with one hand, "My surname is Gu. You can just call me Gu. Please come over here."

Looking at Chief Fang's smile, Van der Linden felt an inexplicable tremor in his heart. This company had just developed the MEC thermal cycle process, how come the Chinese knew about it? This company is a direct competitor of Stamicarbon in the Netherlands, especially an American company.

"Please come in first, Comrade Weijun, come and entertain our friends from the United States and the Netherlands."

“It’s just a quick glance,” Chief Fang made a haha ​​and changed the topic, “Of course, we also feel the technological differences before us. We can only design and manufacture large fertilizer refineries with an annual output of about 10 tons. , we want to learn from you."

"It seems that Mr. Fang is also very knowledgeable about the development of chemical technology in the world. If you are interested, I can arrange for the president and chief technology officer of UTI to come to the Netherlands to explain and introduce to you."

The Dutch were also very tall, but no one he had come into contact with had ever given him this feeling. Marco felt interesting in his heart and stepped into the central living room of the embassy. A part-time overseas Chinese student had already noticed them, holding his hand He held up the tray to welcome him.

Marco and the others each picked up a glass of champagne, shook it lightly and sniffed it under their noses, but did not drink it. Instead, they smiled and asked Gu Weijun about half of what Chief Fang said just now, "Gu, is that right to call you that?"

"Your country's technological development capabilities are really amazing. It introduced relevant technology from the UK just a few years ago, and now it has already been researched and developed." "Just now, Mr. Fang said that your country has designed and built 10 tons of level of synthetic ammonia and urea production lines?”

Gu Weijun, who followed the Romans in his hometown, picked up a glass of champagne and swayed it. He took a sip and felt the aroma reverberating in his mouth. He chuckled when he heard the words, "Our country's technological development has always been rapid."

"Our people are lovely, hard-working and good at learning."

"We have developed industry in just over 20 years since the founding of the People's Republic of China, and we have achieved development achievements that many countries may not achieve in a century."

“我们的钢铁行业，从49年的15.8万吨，到50年的61万吨，到现在年产量已经达到了2338万吨；发电量1900多千万瓦时；石油年产上亿吨；煤炭5亿吨”

As Gu Weijun explained incessantly, Marco and others kept frowning. Taking advantage of the moment to catch their breath, they quickly interrupted and asked again, "Gu, what I'm asking is that your country has been able to design and build a 10-ton class by itself. A big fertilizer production line?”

"Oh?" Gu Weijun's eyes were sincere and his expression was sincere, "I'm not a professional on this issue. I need to communicate and confirm."

"But nothing is difficult in the world. As long as you are willing to climb, I believe our country can do it."

Seeing that Gu Weijun continued to describe the country's development impassionedly, Marco quickly changed the topic to other aspects. There are all these public materials, which we have collected when we were studying cooperation with you. "Mr. Gu, after this inspection, you will prepare Where to go next? Is this easy to say?"

"What's the inconvenience? Next we will go to France for inspection."

"Moreover, we already have good cooperation in terms of technology and equipment cooperation."

“Very good collaboration.”

Gu Weijun's implication made Marco and Van der Linden look slightly unnatural. Then he laughed "haha" a few times and ended the topic, "Mr. Marco, I just heard Mr. Fan introduce you. Are they from the American DuPont family?”

"Oh, Mr. Gu, do you also know the DuPont family in the United States?"

"Of course, I believe that everyone who has talked to female friends will know about nylon stockings and thus the great company DuPont."

"I just didn't know that DuPont also invested in large chemical industries such as synthetic ammonia and urea."

Speaking of the DuPont family, Marco also licked his belly and was extremely proud, "Of course, the mission of our DuPont family is to provide sufficient and healthy food and protect life and the environment."

Gu Weijun's smile became brighter and he clapped his hands, "It's really a great ideal." If you didn't start with gunpowder, I would believe it.
The banquet entered the free time. Marco and Van der Linden approached Director Fang and solemnly invited the delegation, "Dear Fang, on behalf of Kellogg and CF Industries, I would like to extend an invitation to you."

“You are invited to visit our production site and refining plant in Rotterdam.”

Chief Fang looked at Gu Weijun secretly and said in his heart, this is coming.

(End of this chapter)