“Tomorrow is a holiday for Hongfeng Electronics Factory, but while the workers get a holiday, we cannot. Tomorrow, a delegation from the Sandong City Foreign Trade Bureau will come to inspect Hongfeng Electronics Factory. The boss, middle management… everyone must be present.”
Nie Xiaosu explained briefly.
“What? A delegation from the Sandong City Foreign Trade Bureau is coming to inspect? Did I hear correctly? Why would they suddenly want to inspect such a small electronics factory like Hongfeng Electronics Factory? According to official protocol, shouldn’t they be inspecting star enterprises in Sandong City?”
Chen Feng asked, utterly perplexed.
“Honestly, Chen Feng, I don't know what the Sandong City Foreign Trade Bureau delegation is thinking. Regardless, I’ve received the notice. My point is, no matter what the delegation is thinking, their visit to Hongfeng Electronics Factory is real, so we must prepare well and perform well. I’ve already spent a huge sum overnight to hire a professional team to clean Hongfeng Electronics Factory around the clock. Tomorrow, the Hongfeng Electronics Factory that the Sandong City Foreign Trade Bureau delegation inspects will be a completely different factory.”
Nie Xiaosu said with excitement.
Chen Feng’s heart couldn’t help but tremble.
This was the execution capability of a Sandong City boss, willing to work through the night to get things done.
This might also be one of the reasons for the rapid economic development of Sanhai Province over the past thirty years.
In China’s inland provinces, things are done slowly, requiring multiple reminders!
And so, after the two finished their late-night meal, they didn’t engage in any romantic activities and went straight to sleep.
At just past five in the morning, they hurried to Hongfeng Electronics Factory.
When the superiors were coming for an inspection, the subordinates could only prepare hours in advance, absolutely not arriving at the last minute.
Even being a minute late would create an extremely bad impression.
The two split up and inspected the Hongfeng Electronics Factory premises, checking to see where improvements were still needed.
If anything was found, they immediately ordered people to carry out the rectifications.
In this manner, they worked until past ten o’clock, but still, no delegation from the Sandong City Foreign Trade Bureau had arrived for the inspection.
“Chen Feng, is it possible that the Sandong City Foreign Trade Bureau delegation isn't coming to inspect today? It’s already ten o’clock, and I haven’t seen a single person.”
Nie Xiaosu asked subconsciously.
“Don’t worry, they will definitely come. If they weren’t coming, they would have issued a notice. Without a notice, it means they are definitely coming.”
Chen Feng reassured Nie Xiaosu.
“But it’s already past ten, and I haven’t seen anyone. Are they sure they are coming?”
Nie Xiaosu pouted.
Being an hour late was understandable.
But being late by an entire morning, the display of privilege was quite significant.
“Miss Nie, you are a seasoned veteran in the business world. You should know that superiors in power operate like this. In their view, subordinates must have a sense of time, while they can afford to lack a sense of time, because a simple phrase like ‘I was busy with matters and got delayed’ can excuse them. We just need to wait patiently.”
Chen Feng continued to advise Nie Xiaosu.
“That’s the only way.”
After Chen Feng’s explanation, Nie Xiaosu’s郁郁 lessened considerably.
Indeed, in today’s society, it’s not the wealthy who call the shots, nor the common people, but those in power.
Therefore, one should not question the actions of those in power; that would be inviting trouble.
No matter what people in power do, one should just focus on their own work.
Thus, the two waited for a while longer. Around one-thirty in the afternoon, the delegation from the Sandong City Foreign Trade Bureau finally arrived.
Chen Feng took a closer look and trembled all over.
Damn it,
Among the delegation from the Sandong City Foreign Trade Bureau, there was an acquaintance.
This acquaintance was none other than the little Japanese princess he had encountered before.
Like most women, the little Japanese princess had also given her body to Chen Feng.
Chen Feng secretly broke into a cold sweat, fearing that the little Japanese princess would directly reveal his true identity.
Fortunately, it turned out to be a false alarm; the little Japanese princess did not expose his identity.
“Chen Feng, why are there Japanese people in the Sandong City Foreign Trade Bureau?”
Nie Xiaosu asked in a low voice.
“The Sandong City Foreign Trade Bureau is responsible for foreign trade. Japanese people are foreigners. It’s quite normal for them to come down with the Foreign Trade Bureau to inspect relevant enterprises.”
Chen Feng explained.
“That’s true.”
Nie Xiaosu smiled awkwardly.
“By the way, it’s mealtime now. What should we do next?”
Nie Xiaosu continued to ask Chen Feng.
“Take the delegation from the Sandong City Foreign Trade Bureau out to eat. I estimate that after they finish eating, they will go through the motions and leave. Therefore, this meal must be a good one for them. The most expensive dishes, the most expensive wine… arrange everything.”
Chen Feng calmly made arrangements.
“The most expensive dishes, the most expensive wine… Chen Feng, I was thinking the same thing. This is a good opportunity to curry favor with the Foreign Trade Bureau. But the problem is, the regulations are very strict now, prohibiting lavish dining and drinking…”
Nie Xiaosu asked with anxiety.
“I’ve already made arrangements. I’ve asked chefs from a five-star hotel in Sandong City to cook at a rural farmhouse restaurant, and the wine will be served in plastic bottles…”
Chen Feng explained word by word.
Upon hearing this, the stone in Nie Xiaosu’s heart finally landed.
“Chen Feng, your shrewdness in dealing with the authorities is simply brilliant. I have to admit defeat.”
Nie Xiaosu exclaimed involuntarily.
“It’s normal operation in the circles of power, nothing to be surprised about. By the way, Miss Nie, you will be responsible for hosting the delegation from the Sandong City Foreign Trade Bureau. After they finish eating, give each of them a box of fruit as a gift.”
Chen Feng continued to instruct.
“What? A box of fruit? Isn’t that too stingy? Although the regulations strictly prohibit giving gifts, giving a box of fruit is too much, isn’t it?”
Nie Xiaosu asked with confusion.
“Not at all! Miss Nie, I guarantee that the delegation from the Sandong City Foreign Trade Bureau will be overjoyed upon receiving this box of fruit.”
Chen Feng replied calmly.
“How is that possible? The delegation from the Sandong City Foreign Trade Bureau are big shots in Sandong City’s officialdom. What kind of gifts haven’t they seen? How could they be overjoyed by a box of fruit? You’re underestimating the big shots in power.”
Miss Nie said with a look of disbelief.
“If a few of the fruits in the box are made of gold, do you think they’ll be overjoyed?”
Chen Feng continued to say with a calm expression.
“Brilliant, absolutely brilliant.”
Nie Xiaosu was impressed.
Chen Feng’s talent for navigating the circles of power was truly impeccable.
“By the way, Chen Feng, aren’t you accompanying me to host the delegation from the Sandong City Foreign Trade Bureau?”
Nie Xiaosu continued to ask.
“I have more important matters to attend to.”
Chen Feng replied with a serious expression.
“What? You have more important matters to attend to? What could be more important than flattering the higher-ups?”
Nie Xiaosu asked with confusion.
“I am going to have dinner with the little Japanese princess.”
Chen Feng replied calmly.
“What? You’re going to have dinner with the little Japanese princess? Chen Feng, did I hear you correctly?”
Nie Xiaosu exclaimed in shock.
“Miss Nie, actually, this isn’t strange at all. If you had paid closer attention earlier, you would have noticed that the little Japanese princess was looking at me flirtatiously the entire time…”
Chen Feng said with a solemn air.
Regarding the little Japanese princess, he could only fabricate stories for Nie Xiaosu, otherwise, Nie Xiaosu would easily discover their true relationship.
“You know, it’s true. You’re so handsome and cultured; any woman would develop feelings for you upon meeting you.”
Nie Xiaosu said with a hint of jealousy.
“Miss Nie, after you finish hosting the delegation from the Sandong City Foreign Trade Bureau, please return to the suite first. I won’t be returning to the suite to sleep tonight. If I’m not mistaken, the little Japanese princess tonight…”
Chen Feng said in a low voice.