594: Chapter 562: There is a Way Out 594: Chapter 562: There is a Way Out The arrival of Xiao Yanzi made Liu Hun very happy, but soone was even happier than her, and that was Xia Yanran, who had always idolized the strong-willed Xiao Yanzi.
When she heard that Xiao Yanzi had beco the Deputy Mayor, she was so thrilled she almost danced for joy.
“Hey!
I say, Xiao is promoted to Mayor, why are you so delighted?” Liu Hun suddenly asked.
Xia Yanran shot him a disdainful look and said, “What do you know?
This is a victory for won, a victory for feminism.
We live in a patriarchal society where n hold most of the world’s resources and rights, yet they fail to fulfill their obligations.
And us won, supposedly holding up half the sky, effectively beco re tools for you n to father children and hokeeping machines.”
“Stop!
Stop!
Stop!
Where did you pick up these perverse and heretical ideas?” Liu Hun couldn’t help but interrupt Xia Yanran.
“Harvard University!
I’m a mber of the feminist movent organization at Harvard University!” Xia Yanran proudly held her head high.
Liu Hun didn’t expect Xia Yanran to co from a world-renowned university, nor did he expect her to have embraced such an utterly unacceptable argunt there.
“Forget it, you still…” Liu Hun hadn’t even finished speaking when his phone rang.
It turned out to be a package for him.
He hurriedly went downstairs and brought it back to the office only to discover that Xu Qingwei had sent him a box of coffee.
“Who sent you this?
The taste is quite good indeed.” Xia Yanran comnted on the coffee in Liu Hun’s hand, her tone sounding sowhat jealous.
“You drink coffee?” Liu Hun was more interested in tea.
“Of course.
The coffee you have is very prestigious, and it even has a cute na,” Xia Yanran said with a slightly mischievous smile.
“What’s the na?”
“Civet coffee,” Xia Yanran said, holding back a smile.
Liu Hun thought for a mont.
He had seen cats but never a civet, “Why is it called that?” He asked, picking up a coffee bean and tossing it in his mouth to taste.
“How’s the flavor?” Xia Yanran asked expectantly.
“Not bad,” Liu Hun replied.
He had drank coffee before, so he didn’t mind the taste.
With a knowing smile, Xia Yanran extended her index finger and began shaking it like an old scholar, “Civet coffee, also known as Kopi Luwak, is one of the most expensive coffees in the world.
It can cost several hundred dollars per pound.
It’s made from the droppings of the civet, which eat the ripe coffee cherries.
After being processed through their digestive system and fernting in their stomachs, the resulting coffee is said to have a unique flavor and becos a coveted item on the international market.” She finished and added, “Got it?
So, the coffee you’re drinking is literally scooped out of civet droppings.”
Upon hearing this, Liu Hun’s stomach churned and he spat out the coffee bean he had just eaten, while Xia Yanran could no longer contain her laughter.
“Why didn’t you tell earlier?” Liu Hun felt a foul taste in his mouth.
After finally stopping her laughter, Xia Yanran said to Liu Hun, “Westerners consider this a delicacy, very expensive.
You shouldn’t waste it.”
“Ptui, ptui, ptui, our Chinese tea is better,” Liu Hun wiped his mouth as he spoke.
Xia Yanran restrained her laughter and then said seriously to Liu Hun, “As the country continues to open up, the acceptance of coffee will only grow, and it could beco a big market here.”
The speaker ant no harm, but the listener took it seriously.
Liu Hun imdiately perked up, “Are you saying this will have a big market here in our country?”
“Yes!
The market is still untapped here, but changing the drinking habits of our people might be a bit challenging,” Xia Yanran kindled Liu Hun’s enthusiasm only to dampen it just as quickly.
Regardless, Liu Hun felt that Xia Yanran’s suggestion could be a good approach, so after work, he imdiately called Xu Qingwei.
On the phone, Xu Qingwei shared so information about coffee with Liu Hun, though she didn’t know much in detail but provided him with the contact information of an international coffee industry giant, Maywell, and arranged a eting between them.
Liu Hun decided to give it a try.
He thought if he could introduce their production line and technology equipnt to produce locally, it would be a worthwhile endeavor.
If it didn’t work out after considering all aspects, it would at least have been an attempt without much loss.
Liu Hun requested a few days off for Xia Yanran and once again he rushed by plane to the Maywell’s Asia branch, located in Lion City.
After exiting the airport, Uncle Qi was already waiting early with a Bentley at the entrance of the international airport.
After boarding the car, the two exchanged pleasantries before Liu Hun finally explained his intentions for coming to Lion City.
After speaking, Liu Hun actually wanted to receive so advice or opinions from Uncle Qi, but Uncle Qi rely reflected thoughtfully and said, “Mainland is a big market, not as closed off as before.
Your idea is good, but whether it can work out still depends on whether others are willing to cooperate with you.”
Uncle Qi accompanied Liu Hun for a al in Lion City and then rested overnight.
Early the next morning, Liu Hun heard Uncle Qi might have left for so business, so Liu Hun went alone by car to Maywell’s division located in Lion City.
Located at the top of a skyscraper on the north shores of Victoria Harbor, Maywell’s headquarters was creatively decorated, seemingly every corner showcasing the Arican assertiveness and unconventionality.
Standing on the rooftop and overlooking Lion City, the feeling was indescribably satisfying.
“Excuse , are you Mr.
Liu Hun?” Liu Hun was admiring the scenery when the question ca from behind him.
Liu Hun turned around and was surprised to see a refined-looking foreigner.
He quickly introduced himself, “I am Liu Hun from the Mainland.”
The foreigner extended his hand politely and shook hands with Liu Hun, then said, “My na is Mike, and I am a receptionist at Maywell Company.
Please have a seat.”
After Liu Hun sat down, Mike specifically instructed soone to make a cup of Maywell coffee for Liu Hun.
After Liu Hun had tasted it, Mike asked, “How is it?”
“Very good!” Although Liu Hun was no connoisseur, he still found the coffee very fragrant and rich.
Having received a satisfactory answer, Mike said to Liu Hun, “After receiving a call from Chairman Xu, our president specifically asked to receive you.
I heard you wanted to cooperate with our Company?”
“Yes!” Liu Hun said, handing over the business proposal he had prepared.
With the experience of previously dealing with Splendid Company, he had this business proposal specially made by Uncle Qi’s contact and was very confident in it.
Mike looked at it seriously until Liu Hun had finished his coffee.
Then, lifting his glasses, Mike said, “Mr.
Liu Hun, your business proposal is excellently made, but the final decision rests with our company’s board.
I don’t have the authority to make decisions.
I will submit it for you, and I’ll provide you with a response as soon as possible.”
“Alright, I look forward to your reply.” Liu Hun left his contact number and departed from Maywell Company.
Returning to Uncle Qi’s villa, before Liu Hun could say a word, the manager of Yanhuang Pharmaceutical handed over the recent profit and long-term developnt plans of Yanhuang Pharmaceutical.
Taking them, Liu Hun was surprised to see that Uncle Qi really had a plan.
In just a short ti, Yanhuang Pharmaceutical’s turnover had broken seventy million, and the long-term strategy for Yanhuang was indeed set in the Mainland, planning to follow the Pharmaceutical Park model to proliferate across the region and scale up Yanhuang Pharmaceutical.
After reading, Liu Hun confidently returned the business proposal to the manager, glad to have soone like Uncle Qi managing the business while he played a nonchalant role of financier enjoying the process.
After spending three days in Lion City and not seeing Uncle Qi, on the fourth day, soone from Maywell Company called.
Liu Hun solemnly hurried to the location of Maywell Company.
Just as he entered the elevator preparing to close the door, suddenly two more foreigners rushed in.
The two looked at Liu Hun and began chatting in English.
“Do you know who Mike has received lately?” one foreigner asked the other, his tone laced with sarcasm.
“Not sure, who?” another person curiously asked.
“So guy from the Mainland, saying he wants our company to invest in China?
Isn’t that hilarious?
The people there can’t even afford clothes, how can they drink coffee?” the instigator ridiculed.
“That’s utterly fantastical.
The guy must be crazy, and Mike even crazier for entertaining him,” the other added more scornfully.
“Hahaha,” the first foreigner suddenly burst into laughter.
“You’re too naive.
Do you think Mike really entertained him?”
“What do you an?” the other asked, puzzled.
The man laughed for a while then settled and said, “Mike told he was about to fall asleep looking at that guy’s business plan.
What a waste of good coffee.”
“Oh, did Mike submit the business plan to President Jelena?”
With his finger in his mouth, the man said, “Of course not, Mike said he tossed it while he went to the restroom.
He still has to et that fool today to pretend, ‘Sorry sir, your business plan is very very good, but unfortunately, our president has denied it, what a pity.’ Besides, Mike has also prepared a cup of his spit coffee to serve that fool.”
“That will be quite the scene to watch.
Hey…” one was excitedly speaking when he suddenly noticed Liu Hun behind them, “Look at that guy, could he be the person we were discussing?
He seems to be going to the sa floor as us.”
The instigator glanced at Liu Hun, “What can he do about it?
Can he even understand English?
Bet if I laughingly say he’s a bastard, he’d think I’m greeting him.”
“Oh?!
Try it; I’m really looking forward to it,” the other wore a mischievous expression.
Saying so, the man turned and smiled at Liu Hun, “You’re a bastard,” then reached out his hand.
Liu Hun also extended his hand with a smile, speaking in Mandarin, “The sa to your whole family, send my regards to your female relatives!”
“Ding,” as the elevator reached the top floor, the two insulted each other’s female relatives in their mother tongues before exiting the elevator.
Reaching the rooftop where he had been before, Liu Hun indeed saw Mike waiting there, still with a courteous smile.
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