mijobooks Chapter 361
Chapter 361
Chapter 361
The next morning, Chen Ling and Lyudmila met in the restaurant. After the buffet breakfast, they headed to the Aolang Group refreshed.
After arriving, Chen Ling and Lyudmila were surprised to find that the main managers of this company listed in Singapore were actually Indians!
“No wonder the names in the data room look weird.” Chen Ling said. This is his first contact with Indians. He has no experience. He does not know whether a person is an Indian and Pakistani by his name.
The general manager of Olang Group in Gabon is a 40-year-old Indian man named Ge Geng, who looks a little handsome, especially his eyes are very attractive. Chen Ling is fine, carefully observe his eyes and movements when interacting with female colleagues around him, and confirm that this Indian man who has done a good job of localization has been completely Westernized.
Facing the big beauty Lyudmila, Ge Geng’s professional quality is obviously stronger than that of the officials of the Ministry of Transport in Gabon.
The three parties sat on a round table and talked for a while before they came to the topic.
After coming to Africa, Lyudmila ran into problems without any disadvantage. Ge Geng did receive an email from officials of the Ministry of Communications and confirmed the identities of Chen Ling and Lyudmila, but he has questions about the Chansrail company they represent.
“What is the logic of your Chansrial company’s investment in the Bamako-Dakar railway? Why should you give it to the Huaguo company and build it in accordance with China’s standards?” Lyudmila could not answer Ge Geng’s question.
This is not to blame for her, after all, she is very new to Chansrail, and Ge Geng’s did research on the Bamako-Dakar railway.
Chen Ling, who was originally a bit boring, had to stand up personally.
“Our logic is that there is a return on investment.” Chen Ling said, “The Bamako-Dakar railway will be a major traffic artery in the Sahel. We will be able to recoup the investment 11 years after it is built. And CR’s technology Both the engineering management and the engineering management are world-class, and the cost advantage is obvious, which can guarantee our investment payback period, so we leave it to them. Mr. Ge Geng, what is your investment logic in Gabon?”
Ge Geng wore an off-white suit and a light blue tie, indifferent and boring.
“Our investment is to meet the needs of the Gabonese government. The purpose is to build a transportation gateway in Central and West Africa, and promote the development of local industry, agriculture, finance and service industries.” Ge Geng talked about tall words, very unspecific. .
“I want to know more specific content.” Chen Ling said, “Our purpose is to find investment opportunities, hoping to invest in more railways in Africa, and become the leader of rail transit in Africa. To be honest, we are too profound about things. not interested.”
Ge Geng pointed to the stack of documents in front of him and said: “Mr. Chen, we have studied your case before deciding to invest in the Gabon Railway, but we think it will be difficult for your railway to recover the investment in the future because the demand is limited. So I want Ask what your investment logic is.”
This is not to believe what Chen Ling said. Chen Ling smiled and said: “I don’t know what information you are doing based on the research. Before we came here, we investigated the Mbaram iron ore project in Cameroon. Let me tell you, we and Cameroon’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Sa Mr. Muer talked for a long time, and he hopes to be able to use our funds and experience. That is your competitors. Their investment includes iron ore, but yours does not.”
“Have you made up your mind?” Ge Geng asked, “The billion project is too big. I don’t believe they can succeed.”
Chen Ling thought that it would be more professional and attractive to let the beautiful women explain the Mbaram iron ore project, and motioned to Lyudmila to speak.
Lyudmila was very confident in the project he participated in. He explained the investment logic of Mbaram Iron Mine in the language of investment and said: “We are very optimistic about the Mbaram Iron Mine because of the investment logic. Self-consistent, good prospects for investment returns, and strong strength of the units that make up the main body of investment.”
As soon as Lyudmila spoke, the officials of the Ministry of Communications came to his mind and asked: “Then why do you come to Gabon for research?”
“Because we have to compare two projects.” Lyudmila said, “There are good projects, and there are better projects.”
Ge Geng touched his nose and said, “This is really interesting. Our project is less than half of their scale. I don’t think it is comparable.”
“We value the safety and return of investment, and scale is not our priority.” Lyudmila said, her hair that had just been washed last night was neatly tied behind her head, and she obediently cooperated with Lyudmila. Pull the professional attire.
Chen Ling’s purpose is to find out whether the Gabon railway project can be implemented, and he does not want to go around here with the cunning guy Ge Geng. He asked: “Mr. Ge Geng, I know that our arrival is a bit presumptuous. Your Olang Group is a large international company and is fully capable of investing in this railway. Therefore, I want to ask directly: Do you still need investors? ? If not, we wait for follow-up cooperation opportunities; if necessary, we hope to see specific project materials. We at Chansrail are serious.”
“Of course you are serious.” An official from the Ministry of Transport said, “The last time I went to Addis Ababa to attend a meeting, an official from the Ministry of Transport of Mali introduced your company and railway in particular, which was well received by everyone. PPP The model will be a way out on the basis of African transportation, and you have set an example.”
This was a good assist. Lyudmila threw a thankful smile to the official, and the official responded with a smile, moved his hips happily, and the chair made a happy sound.
Ge Geng thought for a while, pressed the intercom, and called for someone to come in.
After a while, a gray-haired Indian came.
“This is Mr. Tuxiaer, our project manager.” Ge Geng said, “Railway expert with rich experience. I asked him to introduce the situation of the railway project to two guests.”
Tuchar was unambiguous, opened the folder, and introduced the investment situation of the Gabonese railway project in English with an Indian accent.
The official with the fastest response was from the Ministry of Transport. He said: “Can it be translated into French?”
Tuxiaer stopped the introduction and looked at Ge Geng.
Ge Geng took a look at the time and said, “The translation is too inefficient. I will soon have another meeting scheduled long ago… Mr. Tuxiaer, you copy the electronic version to Mr. Chen and Ms. Lyudmila. ”
The officials of the Ministry of Transportation made a divine assist inadvertently.
Ge Geng added: “Simply speaking, our railway project needs financing. Our plan includes equity financing and debt financing. We hope that professional companies with experience and strength will participate in equity financing. Please refer to the materials for details. I am waiting for your reply. You can contact me anytime if you have any questions.”
The meeting did not last long, and Ge Geng gave out important information about the railway project, which exceeded Chen Ling and Liudmila’s expectations.
Before the meeting ended, Ge Geng called the secretary to bring some gift boxes over.
“Our Aolang Group’s nuts are sold all over the world.” Ge Geng said, “Please taste it. This is Mozambique cashew nut. There are five flavors.”
Chen Ling was very surprised that Ge Geng would give a souvenir. Following the habits of Westerners, he opened a glance, exaggerated a few words, and accepted it.
The officials of the Ministry of Communications simply opened a can and ate it.
Ge Geng personally sent Chen Ling to the lobby of the office building. Chen Ling and Liu Demila were carrying the gift box and heard someone shouting: “Hello, Mr. Chen, you are here too!”
Chen Ling frowned slightly and then returned to normal.
The person here is Zhou Xuemei.
“Mr. Chen, let’s come over to participate in a bidder briefing. This time, the general manager of Olang Group Gabon personally…” Zhou Xuemei was wearing a small suit, stepping on stilettos, and carrying a bag on her right arm, smiling and talking to Chen Ling.
Tuxiaer hadn’t gone far yet, seeing the appearance of Zhou Xuemei and Chen Ling from CR Company, with a suspicious expression on his face.
Chen Ling’s expression was indifferent, and his eyes were electric: “Zhou Xuemei, MayIF**kyou?”