Chapter 225 First Contact with Alcatel

"I'm sorry, sir, I don't understand what you mean. Are you saying that you have surplus production without reservations?"

Hu Yang felt very surprised. Could it be that there was something wrong with this plane?

Katerina glanced at the sales manager, and at the other's signal, she smiled and said: "No, no, no, Mr. Hu, you misunderstood. This aircraft was originally ordered by a wealthy man in Southeast Asia, but you also know

, the financial crisis broke out in Asia last year.

So, the rich man wants to transfer this plane. I swear, there is absolutely nothing wrong with this plane, it just came off the production line."

Hu Yang suddenly realized that it was the Asian financial crisis that was to blame.

"Then let's take this plane. I'll talk about my decoration requirements now..."

Hu Yang talked about his decoration requirements. In the end, the price of the aircraft plus decoration costs totaled 38.5 million U.S. dollars, and the aircraft could be delivered in about a month.

After signing the purchase contract, Hu Yang authorized a transfer of US$10 million from the account of Huijia International Investment (Deep Sea) Co., Ltd., with the remaining amount to be paid in one lump sum upon delivery.

"Miss Katerina, thank you for accompanying me these days and letting me spend a wonderful time in Paris. I may stay in Paris for two more days, so I won't bother you. I hope to have the opportunity in the future.

See you at home."

The purchase of a business jet has been completed, and Katerina has no obligation to continue accompanying Hu Yang. He plans to find a local translator and stay for another two days before returning to China.

"Oh, dear Mr. Hu, I should be the one thanking you. You don't have to rush me away. After I complete this mission, I will have a period of vacation. How about you let me continue to be your guide?

"

After completing her work tasks, Katerina relaxed a lot, and even the expression on her face became a little more narrow and charming.

"That's it. I feel honored. It's all thanks to you, Katerina."

Hu Yang thought about it, and he got along very well with Katerina these days. Since she was willing to accompany her on the next journey in a private capacity, Hu Yang naturally accepted it happily.

"So, Mr. Hu, where are you going to visit next? Notre Dame de Paris? The Elysée Palace? Or go to the beautiful countryside and see the major wineries that the French are proud of?"

"Well, I won't go to a place that's too far away this time, maybe next time. I want to go to Alcatel. I'm very interested in their excellent technology in the field of communication equipment."

Before Hu Yang came, he had planned to go to Alcatel to see if there was any possibility of cooperation.

Alcatel is a well-known French communication equipment manufacturer, and its products cover all aspects of the communication field. However, Hu Yang is interested in its mobile phone business and does not include other communication equipment.

Alcatel is actually not weak in the field of mobile phones, and can even be said to be quite strong. However, the company's products are not well-known in the country, and their presence is not strong.

However, Alcatel's technology is definitely world-class.

Hu Yang hopes that Mingkang Communications can cooperate with Alcatel to lay a solid foundation for future transformation.

"Alcatel's headquarters is in Paris. I'll call them right away. Mr. Hu, under what name do you contact them?"

Katerina doesn't know much about the communications field, but she still knows about the company Alcatel.

"Well, let's contact them as Mingkang Communication Technology (China) Co., Ltd."

Hu Yang paused for a moment, and then said: "I want to talk to them about cooperation in the field of mobile phones."

Katerina nodded, then dialed the phone to check Alcatel's phone number and called the other party.

"Mr. Hu, the other party said that they are very happy that you can visit their company. I have made an appointment for you. Can you come over tomorrow morning and have a look?"

"Okay, let's go tomorrow morning. We still have a lot of free time now, so let's go to a few scenic spots."

Hu Yang asked Katerina to lead the way, and with the addition of Korean, the three of them took a taxi and went straight to the Elysee Palace.

The next day, Hu Yang arrived at Alcatel on time.

The other party sent a senior manager in charge of Asia-Pacific affairs to receive Hu Yang and his party. The courtesy was very considerate, but it could not be said that they paid much attention to it.

After all, Mingkang Communications has no international reputation at all, and is regarded as a small company in the eyes of others. If it were not for the Chinese market, others might not be willing to talk to Hu Yang.

But after Hu Yang casually said that Huijia International Investment was the financial backing of Mingkang Communications, the senior manager changed his attitude and became serious.

Huijia International Investment is also not well-known, but as one of the major shareholders of Yingdong Telecom, Alcatel is aware of it.

Yingdong Telecommunications is currently the largest communications operator in Hong Kong and a customer that Alcatel strives to win over.

"Mr. Hu, there is no problem for our company to provide technology to Mingkang Communications, but the other party's products can only be sold in the mainland market and cannot have an impact on other markets."

The mobile phone business does not account for a high proportion of Alcatel's total business, but it is also afraid that Mincom Communications will impact the European and North American markets in the future.

This is called putting villains first and gentlemen second. The ugly words come first.

"That's no problem. I'm glad to have reached an agreement with your company. Let Mincom Communications discuss the rest with your company's domestic representative office in detail."

Of course, Alcatel also has offices in China. The reason why Hu Yang came to the head office first was to stop by and to save time by talking to the head office.

Later, Alcatel's senior manager also took Hu Yang to visit the company's factory on the outskirts of the city before ending the meeting.

Hu Yang stayed in Paris for one more day and bought a lot of goods accompanied by Katerina. Paris is the fashion and romantic capital of the world, and there are still many things worth buying.

Of course, most of the things he bought were used as gifts after returning to China.

Before leaving, Hu Yang gave Katerina a small bag as a thank you for her company during this time.

"Mr. Hu, thank you for your generosity. It's a pity that you are going back to China soon, otherwise I would have looked forward to sparking love with you."

Katerina is of Russian and French descent, and is not as reserved as girls in China. During this time, she really fell in love with Populus euphratica.

Of course, this kind of love is not the kind of love that involves talking about marriage. It is more in line with the romantic temperament of the French.

Hu Yang smiled casually and said: "I am also looking forward to it, beautiful Miss Katerina. I believe there will be a chance in the future. Then, we will see you again."

Unprepared, Katerina suddenly stepped forward and pecked Populus euphratica on the face, then smiled and waved: "Let's go, let's go, handsome sir, I will miss you."

Hu Yang also waved and walked into the airport lobby with Han Wen. Overall, this trip to Paris was quite interesting. The French scenery and French customs left a good impression on him.

...

After returning to China, Populus euphratica first went to the deep sea.

He went to Mingkang Communications to talk with Gao Mingkang and Lu Yali, detailed his talks with Alcatel, and asked Mingkang Communications to send personnel to continue discussing technical cooperation with the other party's institutions in China.

Lu Yali definitely supports Hu Yang unconditionally, and Gao Mingkang has no reason to object. He himself is a technical geek and has a deeper understanding of advanced technology than Lu Yali and others.

Mingkang Communications is currently focusing on the PHS market, and the mobile phone business is not that urgent. Anyway, from the beginning of negotiations with the other party, to reaching an agreement, to the introduction of specific technologies, and to the launch of the product, it will not take more than a year.

Can't figure it out.

"Mr. Lu, did you really buy a business jet when you went to Paris this time? Gee, you already own a private jet. It's really unimaginable."

Lu Yali recalled that when she and Hu Yang were in Xijiang, they were still cooperating in investing in supermarkets. In the blink of an eye, the assets of the richest man in Xijiang were probably not as much as this guy's.

"I have hesitated for a long time, but as the company's business expands, air travel time will only increase. In addition, I have no doubt about the company's future profitability. Some additional costs can also be reasonably offset.

Taxes.

Besides, although I’m not a very extravagant person, I can’t be too frugal, right? That would make people look down on me.”

After all, Hu Yang is still a young man in his twenties. It may be a bit unrealistic to ask him to always walk at night in bright clothes.

As soon as Lu Yali finished speaking, she felt a little regretful. When she heard Hu Yang's answer, she was speechless...

"Mr. Hu, Mingkang Communications' products are accelerating to open up markets in various places. Mr. Gao and I discussed it and decided to put in some ads appropriately. I remember that Aido once asked Brother Long to be the spokesperson. You should be familiar with him, right? How about that?

Can you also help contact the company?"

Lu Yali simply changed the topic in order not to give Hu Yang the chance to continue pretending to be 13.

PHS said that after all, it is a personal electronic consumer product, and like a mobile phone, it also needs marketing and advertising.

"Sister Lu, Brother Long and I have only met once, so we are not familiar with each other at all. Besides, there are so many stars in the entertainment industry, so I don't necessarily have to look for him."

Hu Yang shook his head and said that he and Brother Long were not familiar with each other. There was one more thing he didn't say. It seemed that the company that Brother Long represented had an ending... haha, it was a bit not good.

Take Aiduo vcd as an example. This year, Aiduo's life has been very difficult, losses have become the norm, and it seems that bankruptcy is not too far away.

"Oh, that's it. Does Mr. Hu have any other suggestions?"

Regarding Lu Yali's question, Hu Yang couldn't help but think of Liang Shuqi.

Liang Shuqi's advantage is that she is young and beautiful, and has a pure and graceful temperament. Her disadvantage is that she is not very famous.
Chapter completed!