Arriving at the door of Guan Yuntian's room, Ye Jiayi knocked on the door a few times and said, "Please come in!"

Pushing open the door, Ye Jiayi looked inside and asked, "Aren't they here yet?"

"It's probably going to be soon. Come in and wait for a while."

At this moment, Lao Chen came out of the elevator and saw Ye Jiayi, "Mr. Ye and Guan, are you ready?"

"Oh, Manager Chen is here." Ye Jiayi's words were both a greeting to Old Chen and a notification to Guan Yuntian who was still in the room.

"I'll pick you up. Come downstairs when you're ready." Lao Chen stood in the corridor.

The same Crown 3.0 was waiting at the entrance of the welcome hall. The three of them got in the car and walked a certain distance through the city. They came to an urban-rural junction. The car turned into a compound and faced a five-story building.

The car stopped in front of the building, and the three people got out of the car, "Mr. Guan, Mr. Ye, please!"

Under the guidance of Lao Chen, the three of them arrived at the reception room on the fourth floor. Lao Chen walked in front, pushed open the ajar door, and announced inside: "Dr. Zhou, Mr. Gao, and Mr. Guan are here."

Two middle-aged men in their fifties quickly stood up. The middle-aged man known as Jay Chou was in the front, and Mr. Gao was in the back. They stepped forward and said, "Hello, Mr. Guan! Welcome to Hongyuan Company.

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After shaking hands with Guan Yuntian and greetings, Lao Zhou moved a few steps forward and came to Ye Jiayi, "This lady must be Mr. Ye. Hello, Mr. Ye, welcome!"

On both sides of this small conference table, the guests and hosts sat face to face. After exchanging business cards, Chairman Zhou and CEO Gao introduced the development history and current situation of Hongyuan Company respectively.

"Listen to our manager Chen, your Changda Group is also a large-scale enterprise. Can Mr. Guan introduce us to the situation of Changda Company so that everyone can share your development experience." This Chairman Zhou didn't know.

For what purpose did you suddenly make such a suggestion?

"I'm sorry, we don't have any development experience! Even if we can summarize it in a few words, it's very cliche. It's not like you are in the special zone. You are the first to get the trend. New ideas, new methods, and new concepts are emerging one after another. Let us special economic zones

People outside are envious! When we arrive at the Special Administrative Region, we are like Grandma Liu entering the Grand View Garden. We can only look around and learn humbly. How can we dare to talk about our experience in front of you!" Because it was the first time we met, we didn't know what the other party's purpose was. Guan Yuntian

The suggestion was declined.

Maybe they don’t know each other, or maybe Guan Yuntian always observes what he sees and hears here with a critical eye. During the first meeting in the reception room, there was not much interaction between the guests and the host. Although the atmosphere cannot be said to be awkward, it is not harmonious either. Fortunately,

, it was almost time to get off work. During the short exchange of words between the two parties, Lao Zhou stood up and said, "I've invited two bosses. It's time to get off work. Let's go to the hotel to continue the communication."

Several people took two cars and arrived at the hotel where Guan Yuntian and Ye Jiayi were staying. They walked into the private room reserved in advance. The host arranged for Guan Yuntian and Ye Jiayi to be the main and deputy guests. Lao Zhou and Lao Gao sat directly in the main and deputy seats.

Come down.

"Looking at their accents, Director Jay Chou and Mr. Gao are also from the north?" Guan Yuntian asked curiously when he saw that the other party also paid attention to the seating arrangement at the wine table.

"Mr. Guan, S city is an immigrant city, and more than 90% of them are outsiders. You are right. We are both from the north, and our hometown is not very far from you." Lao Gao said.

Lao Zhou took it and said, "Come to think of it, we and Mr. Guan are still fellow villagers."

It turns out that Lao Zhou and Lao Gao's hometown is in another prefecture-level city adjacent to Huayuan City, no more than 200 kilometers away from Fuyuan County. In the early 1970s, they were recommended to go to college and were assigned to a state-owned company after graduation.

Enterprises, following the wave of entrepreneurship in the early 1990s, they left their work units and went south to start their own businesses. This Hongyuan company is jointly controlled by them.

"Since we are fellow villagers, there should be no difference in the taste of the dishes. We are used to it. I guess the two bosses are also used to it, right?" Lao Gao said.

"Mr. Gao, please arrange whatever you want, we don't have any particular requirements."

It seems that no guests are invited to order here

Dish habits.

While Lao Gao was arranging the dishes and drinks, Lao Zhou chatted with Guan Yuntian: "Mr. Guan, how long has your Changda Group been established?"

"Dr. Jay, I feel ashamed to say it. In the history of entrepreneurship, you are the forerunners and we are the latecomers. Changda Group started later than Hongyuan Group. In terms of personal experience, you are the predecessors and teachers, and we are the students.

"Guan Yuntian is as low-key as ever.

"Mr. Guan is so polite. You are a rising star! You see, you and Mr. Ye are both very young. The company started later than us, but the scale of the company is not much smaller than ours. It's like the waves behind the Yangtze River push the waves ahead!"

"Dr. Jay received the award. When it comes to business, you are the teachers. You are in the special zone and your concepts are very advanced. You keep up with the trend of the times, but we are different. Fortunately, we are young and easy to accept new ideas and new things. Otherwise,

It is even more difficult to keep up with the development of the situation.”

"But you also have unique advantages in doing business in the mainland, such as policy support. The special economic zone does not have such benefits. Everything operates according to market conditions."

"Chou is referring to state-owned enterprises, right? Private enterprises, who will support you? Even if a certain project meets the policy conditions, getting you some support funds is just a drop in the bucket. If you expect that little money, the enterprise will have closed down long ago. In our case,

Private enterprises cannot enjoy the preferential policies of state-owned enterprises, but they also have to face the same market environment and are subject to many restrictions. However, they must pay all kinds of taxes and fees. In fact, it is the most difficult to be a private enterprise in the mainland.

In the special zone, at least the business environment is much more relaxed than ours." Guan Yuntian said.

"As an enterprise, even though we are in the special zone, we don't feel much convenience. Like you, we also process and sell. These are very similar."

"That's different, Mr. Zhou, if the raw materials used by your company need to be imported, it should be much easier to handle in the special zone, right? In our case, the situation is completely different!"

"Why, is the mainland still strictly controlling the import of raw materials?" Lao Zhou didn't seem to believe it.

"One of our group's branches needed to increase raw material import quotas to expand production. I asked the Provincial Planning Commission to not handle this matter. As a result, we spent a lot of effort to pass the Provincial Planning Commission's approval.

Because of the relationship, I finally went to the capital and found the highest planning department to solve the problem. I believe there should not be such a problem in your special zone, right?" Guan Yuntian said.

"After so many years, I didn't expect that there are still such restrictions in the mainland. I really don't know the true face of Mount Lu. I just grew up in this mountain! To be honest, in the SAR, this is not a problem at all. Even if it requires approval, it doesn't take that much trouble.

." Lao Gao arranged the dishes and drinks, and returned to the dining table to sit down. When he heard Guan Yuntian's story, he felt inspired.

"In addition, in terms of various taxes and fees, the special zone may also have different degrees of discounts, right?"

"The value-added tax is the same across the country, and other taxes may be a little lower here." Lao Zhou admitted frankly.

"That's amazing! With an annual turnover of tens of billions, a slightly lower tax rate will have a significant impact on corporate profits."

"Mr. Guan, even under such circumstances, didn't your Changda Group still develop very well?"

"I can't say it's very good, I can only say it's so-so. You have to know how much effort we have spent to develop the company to its current situation? How much hidden costs have been added? It takes much more effort for us to do the same thing. , they are all running a business, and we are very tired!" Guan Yuntian sighed.

While talking, the dishes were served one after another, and the waiter poured wine for the guests. When he came to Ye Jiayi, she refused.

"What's wrong with Mr. Ye?" Lao Gao motioned to the waiter to pour wine into Ye Jiayi's glass.

"I can't drink enough, so I drink tea instead of a bar." Ye Jiayi said.

"How can a hero like Mr. Ye not drink?" Lao Zhou also commented.

"There is no such thing as a heroic girl! Director Jay, drinking and working are two different things. I don't have the capacity to drink. Please do what you want."

"Mr. Ye, this is our first meeting, you have to show some respect!" Lao Gao still refused to give up.

"Mr. Gao, this has nothing to do with face. I am allergic to alcohol. Please understand."

Guan Yuntian hurriedly came to the rescue, "Mr. Ye is really too drunk, so let her have tea instead of a bar."

Seeing that Ye Jiayi really didn't want to drink, the two hosts stopped forcing them, "Mr. Ye doesn't drink, how about some other drinks?"

"No, thank you two bosses, this tea is the best drink."

Lao Zhou, who was sitting in the host's seat, asked: "Mr. Guan, when we meet fellow villagers, how do you want to drink this wine?"

"When in town, do as the Romans do. When you arrive in the special zone, follow the local rules." Guan Yuntian said.

"Didn't I tell you that most of the people in the Special Administrative Region are outsiders, and there really aren't many rules in the wine shop here."

"Then just drink whatever you want, drink slowly, and chat while drinking."

"I haven't finished speaking yet. Although there are no local rules in the wine shop here, there are not only rules in the wine shop, but there are also many tricks."

"Dr. Zhou, I don't understand what you mean." Guan Yuntian said.

"Whenever outsiders gather together, they all act according to the rules of the drinking establishments in their respective hometowns. Here are outsiders from all over the country. Do you think this kind of trick can be avoided?"

"Oh, that's what you mean. The rules of wine bars from all over the country are gathered here, so of course there are many tricks."

"So, let's just follow the rules back home. What do you think, Mr. Guan?"

"Hey, after going around for a while, the two bosses wanted to clarify this issue. Well, let's follow the drinking customs in my hometown." Guan Yuntian has always been a cheerful person.

As the host, Lao Zhou first raised a toast, "The arrival of the two CEOs has brought great glory to Hongyuan Company. First of all, I would like to propose a toast to welcome the visit of Mr. Guan and Mr. Ye!"

The host and guest picked up their chopsticks and tasted their favorite dishes. Lao Zhou raised his glass again, "Mr. Guan, according to the customs in my hometown, we have to set a standard. The first glass of wine must be drank in six gulps. Come, in order to follow Mr. Guan and Mr. Ye Cheers to our first meeting!"

Lao Zhou took the lead and finished the first drink, and Lao Gao continued to complete his task as the deputy host, "Dong Jay and I brought ten drinks together, and Chairman Zhou brought six, and I brought four more, and four Drink up this glass of wine and we will make it perfect. Mr. Guan and Mr. Ye, welcome to Hongyuan Company!"

Seeing that Lao Zhou and Lao Gao were a little drunk, Guan Yuntian cheered up, and drank the second glass of wine in a short time amidst the constant politeness and thanks. Lao Gao and Lao Zhou exchanged glances, "Waiter,

Keep pouring wine." Lao Gao shouted.

"How much?" the waiter asked.

"Mr. Guan, can you fill it up?" Lao Zhou asked.

"Okay, then fill it up." Just three glasses of wine did not pose much of a challenge to Guan Yuntian.

After taking a break, Guan Yuntian picked up his wine glass and said, "Two bosses, we have a saying in our hometown, and it is rude to come and go! On behalf of Changda Company, I would like to pay tribute to the two bosses. I wish you success in your work and a prosperous enterprise!"

"Mr. Guan, how do you drink this wine?" Lao Gao asked.

"I was just trying to ask for your opinion. It's up to you whether you want to drink it or not. I'll listen to you how you want to drink it."

"For the third cup, let's slow down a little, Mr. Guan, how about drinking it all in eight gulps?" Lao Zhou suggested.

"Okay, two bosses, I'll do it first out of respect!"

By this time, two glasses of wine had been consumed, and Lao Zhou and Lao Gao did not dare to drink too fast. After all, they were both middle-aged men in their early fifties. Even if they had some alcohol capacity, they could not compare with young people like Guan Yuntian.

They all also saw that Guan Yuntian had a considerable drinking capacity. If they wanted to accompany him to the end, they would probably be powerless!
Chapter completed!