Chapter 1700: A Full Harvest

Gao Yaqin entered the room. Before she could ask Li Xuewu why Matsumura Nanako had come so late, the woman herself walked in.

"I was afraid there wouldn't be enough time tomorrow."

Matsumura Nanako swept her gaze over the people in the room, finally fixing her eyes on Li Xuewu.

Li Xuewu lifted his chin slightly and gestured, saying, "I was worried you might have something important, so I invited both Li Zong and President Gao."

Li Huai De turned his body slightly, while Gao Yaqin stood in front of the desk, arms crossed, looking at the late-night visitor.

This young woman was very beautiful, possessing the gentleness of a Japanese woman as well as an intelligence that surpassed the ordinary.

In the middle of the night, not to mention that Old Li was right there, even if he weren't, Li Xuewu would still have called Gao Yaqin over.

"There is an opportunity, or rather, a chance to create one."

Matsumura Nanako hadn't expected so many people to be present. She reorganized her thoughts and introduced: "It concerns technical and economic-trade cooperation between industrial enterprises."

"Of course, there could also be more choices and applications."

"Tell me in detail," Li Xuewu said, gesturing toward the sofa to invite her to sit, then signaled Liu Bin to pour tea.

Matsumura Nanako was wearing a professional suit, which made her look poised and elegant—the very image of a sharp career woman.

She walked gracefully to the front of the sofa, smoothed the hem of her short skirt with both hands, and sat down with her legs crossed at the calves.

In terms of professional etiquette, even though she hadn't graduated yet, she possessed enough insight and quality that Li Huai De narrowed his eyes slightly as he watched.

Regarding office etiquette, there was still much for the male and female comrades of the Red Steel Group to learn.

To say nothing else, just by the way she walked and sat, he had already seen a few tricks of the trade.

As the Group's General Manager, his perspective on problems was always different, especially regarding the height of a skirt's hem; the domestic atmosphere was still too conservative.

However, there was news that the female soldiers' uniforms in the military were going to return to a skirt-style format. As a representative leading the fashion of this time, he believed the domestic atmosphere for women's clothing would become more stylish and beautiful by then.

Having spent a long time in Japan looking at handsome men and beautiful women, as well as high heels and silk stockings, Old Li could already imagine the helplessness of having to eat coarse grains after returning home.

Yet, while he thought this in his heart, his face remained gentle and polite, wearing a kind expression that made Nanako think of her father and grandfather.

"I believe that this time, whether it was the Chinese or Japanese enterprises, everyone felt a sense of wanting more during the process of exchange and cooperation."

She knew who the main target of tonight's conversation was, so she looked at Li Xuewu while speaking, only then sparing glances for Li Huai De and Gao Yaqin.

"Furthermore, regarding the Sanhe Stock Company matter, after I went back and discussed it with my grandfather and father, I came up with this current idea."

Gao Yaqin raised an eyebrow upon hearing her words. She first exchanged a glance with Li Xuewu but said nothing.

This was definitely a collision of ideas. That afternoon, they had still been discussing coordinating the partners of this cooperation and enterprises interested in visiting China.

Now that the princess of the Matsumura family had come over and proposed such an idea and train of thought, if it wasn't a coincidence, what was it?

Gao Yaqin certainly wouldn't talk about such things casually; the only ones who knew were Li Xuewu and Li Huai De, and at most Liu Bin and Qi Yan.

However, while the ideas of both sides were similar, the positions they stood in were different.

Standing from the perspective of the Red Steel Group, whether it was an invitation or any form of exchange, it was all for the purpose of cooperation.

Now, Matsumura Nanako's meaning seemed to be a large-scale club, inviting more Japanese and Chinese enterprises to launch continuous exchange activities.

If the Red Steel Group were the initiator, the organizational expenses would naturally be borne by the Red Steel Group. In the situation Nanako was talking about now, who would spend the money?

Li Huai De was still immersed in his own thoughts, his gaze unfocused, as if he were struggling with whether to introduce the culture of silk stockings and high heels to the Red Steel Group.

"I organized a similar economic and trade team at Princeton University, dedicated to solving the puzzle of the 'last phone call'."

Matsumura Nanako spoke about a project she had run at university, which, in the eyes of Li Xuewu and Gao Yaqin, was just a type of commercial intermediary.

There was an idea and execution ability, but whether it could succeed when applied to enterprise management was another matter.

"Of course, the industrial and trade enterprises of the two countries possess many differences, including policy, management, market, and so on."

As she introduced this, she gestured with her hand: "If we could form an organization where both sides could participate together and have effective exchanges, I believe it would be a good thing for the industrial and technical exchanges of both sides."

"Hmm, the idea is very good," Li Xuewu nodded and looked at her, asking: "Has Mr. Matsumura already agreed to this project?"

"Why ask for Mr. Matsumura's opinion?"

Matsumura Nanako seemed to care about this question, frowning slightly as she asked: "This is my idea. Are you doubting me?"

"No, I am not doubting your idea."

Li Xuewu sat up straight, raised his hand to gesture toward Gao Yaqin standing to the side, and introduced: "Actually, President Gao also has a similar idea."

"Oh?" Matsumura Nanako looked at her with some surprise, asking: "You also want to create a cooperation organization?"

"Our ideas are still somewhat different," Gao Yaqin smiled faintly and said: "I have to stand from the perspective of the Group to think about problems."

"Oh—" Matsumura Nanako seemed to understand her answer.

Li Xuewu then nodded and said: "The reason I asked if this project had received Mr. Matsumura's affirmation was also out of respect for you."

He raised an eyebrow and said: "The activities you organized at university should also have required funding. If we are to organize such a large enterprise-to-enterprise cooperation organization..."

Speaking to this point, Li Xuewu shook his head and said with a smile: "Just the recruitment of personnel, training, organizational management, and so on—the expenses and costs are not a small number."

He looked at Matsumura Nanako and asked: "Do you want to bear this part of the expenses yourself? Or have you already received Mr. Matsumura's support?"

Li Xuewu didn't ask which Mr. Matsumura, because whether it was the one who was about to die or Nanako's father, whoever agreed would do.

"For an enterprise-to-enterprise cooperation organization, it should naturally be the member enterprises paying the daily operating expenses."

Matsumura Nanako frowned and said: "If we say we lack startup capital, then I can personally advance it. Once the organization is running normally, it can be paid back to me."

"Things shouldn't be that simple."

Li Xuewu glanced at Gao Yaqin before saying: "I am not dampening your enthusiasm, nor am I denying your train of thought."

"I believe you have also heard that we have the same idea, it's just that the direction of action is different."

He spread his hands and said: "Let's put it this way: we support your idea. As long as you set up the framework, we will pay the membership fees."

"However, before that, you have to get membership fees from the target enterprises, and at the same time, you have to organize and manage them to actively invest in cooperation and exchanges."

Li Xuewu paused here, giving Matsumura Nanako time to react. Seeing her look at him, he continued: "Everything is difficult at the beginning. This isn't a matter of one or two days. We very much hope that your project can succeed."

"If it were your grandfather, or your father," Gao Yaqin spoke up, "it would be easier for either of the two Mr. Matsumuras to come forward."

"That won't happen," Matsumura Nanako frowned and explained: "My grandfather no longer manages affairs, and my father won't participate in such an organization."

"Then that is very regrettable." Gao Yaqin let go of her crossed arms and said with pity: "Relying solely on your ability, perhaps you will still need some time."

"If you want to accomplish this matter," Li Xuewu pointed at Gao Yaqin and said to Matsumura Nanako: "Why not talk to President Gao?"

Gao Yaqin and Nanako looked at him in unison, and even Li Huai De, who had been startled awake, looked over; he hadn't yet reacted to what everyone was discussing.

"Your ideas are similar; you can completely complete this project together."

Li Xuewu smiled and looked at Matsumura Nanako, saying: "You are in Japan," he then looked at Gao Yaqin and said, "President Gao is in China. You can completely collaborate with each other. This way, the money to operate the project will be there, and the people will be there too."

"But—" Matsumura Nanako always felt something wasn't quite right. Although she was still doing this thing, why did she have a feeling of having boarded a pirate ship?

"I actually hadn't thought of this method."

Gao Yaqin turned her head to look at Matsumura Nanako and asked: "It's just that I don't know if you have enough influence and execution ability here."

Is this doubting my ability?

Before she had thought of how to refute Li Xuewu's opinion, Matsumura Nanako was met with doubt. Her unyielding personality twisted up.

"I want to rely on my own ability to do some things," she said to Gao Yaqin: "But I have never denied that I am a person of the Matsumura family."

The background of this sentence was: the Matsumura family still had some influence in Japan's political and industrial-commercial circles; at the very least, it was not something Gao Yaqin could doubt.

"Furthermore, I will graduate this year. Besides serving as the Vice President of Sanhe Stock Company, I still have a certain amount of energy to do some things."

Matsumura Nanako then looked at Li Xuewu and said: "I believe Li Zong should also know that such an enterprise-to-enterprise cooperation organization is not difficult to make profitable."

"Let me reiterate: I have no intention of looking down on you."

Li Xuewu's control over the human heart could be called devilish. No matter how euphemistically Nanako spoke, or how many circles she went around, he could understand her in a second.

"But as a person in charge of an enterprise, and also out of trust for a friend, I want to remind you of one thing: pay attention to risk defense measures."

"What do you mean?" Matsumura Nanako frowned and asked: "What risk?"

"His meaning is very easy to understand," Gao Yaqin sat down next to her and explained: "Even for a domestic enterprise-to-enterprise cooperation organization, one needs to face policy changes or the risk of handling other complex situations."

"Not to mention setting up a multinational enterprise-to-enterprise cooperation organization in an environment that is intricate and complex, including historical issues and various other contradictions."

She pursed her lips, looked at Matsumura Nanako, nodded, and said: "If the organization you create doesn't have enough influence and economic strength, it is very likely it won't be able to withstand the wind and waves. This is also the main reason he asked about your project background."

"Actually, it's just like my attitude toward you," Li Xuewu said earnestly: "You haven't graduated yet, but you already possess better resources."

"At this time, if I were to look down on you, it would be a disregard for the resources you possess and a foolish way of thinking."

He raised an eyebrow and said: "But whether you can mobilize these resources and maintain uninterrupted activities and operations—that is a challenge."

"The purpose of my suggesting that you cooperate with President Gao is very simple: the influence of the Red Steel Group in the mainland doesn't need me to introduce it too much."

Li Xuewu raised his hand to gesture toward Nanako and said: "We also recognize the influence your Matsumura family has in Japanese industry."

"Now, if we reach a cooperation, that would definitely be a situation of a strong-strong alliance for both of us."

In the interval while Matsumura Nanako was thinking, he blinked his eyes and said: "We can guarantee to handle the contradictions in domestic trade and technical exchanges, and you can guarantee to handle the relevant problems in Japan. Only then is it a strong-strong cooperation."

"You mean..." Matsumura Nanako looked at him and asked: "I have to serve you?"

"Look, you've thought wrong, haven't you?" Li Xuewu and Gao Yaqin's coordination was quite tacit. As soon as he spoke, Gao Yaqin showed a helpless expression.

Matsumura Nanako was surrounded by the two singing in harmony; her thinking couldn't keep up with the rhythm.

"I have always been talking about cooperation. We are a cooperative relationship."

Li Xuewu gestured toward each other with his hand, raised an eyebrow, and said: "At the very least, our starting point is the same: it is all to expand cooperation between enterprises."

"While building a platform and bridge for cooperation and exchange between the industrial and trade enterprises of the two countries, we are also realizing our respective dreams."

He gestured toward Gao Yaqin and introduced: "President Gao has worked in the foreign trade department for many years and is quite familiar with policies and business."

"If you cooperate with her, I think it would be much better than you bumping around like a headless fly."

"And with the Red Steel Group's endorsement, it would be more forceful for you to contact Japanese enterprises, wouldn't it?" Gao Yaqin added at the right time: "And with your cooperation, we can also better organize and carry out exchange activities, right?"

"Then what about the organization?" Matsumura Nanako had already been moved by them; in her heart, only one thought remained: who exactly was she serving?

When she came, this was her own idea, but now it had become a cooperation, and this cooperation was not led by her.

There was no need to think about it; in her view, if they really wanted to facilitate an enterprise-to-enterprise cooperation organization in Japan, the Red Steel Group would definitely control the relevant resources.

By then, those who could enter this circle would all be those with friendly relations with the Red Steel Group. This couldn't be counted as her original intention.

The Matsumura family had influence in Japan and also had a certain influence in China, it was just that they hadn't expanded into the industrial field before.

If she wanted to stand out and run this project, she naturally had the support of her grandfather, father, and aunt; she had the family's endorsement.

However, after listening to Li Xuewu and Gao Yaqin's introduction, if she really cooperated with the Red Steel Group, her project would definitely be realized in the shortest possible time.

Additionally, she had to play the family card to contact these Japanese enterprises, but now she didn't have to rely entirely on the family's influence.

Being able to expand business and operations in the mainland and being associated with a giant trust enterprise like the Red Steel Group gave her identity more footnotes.

Every child of a great family urgently hoped to receive the recognition of their elders; this wasn't childishness, but real, solid benefits.

Only by receiving the recognition of their elders did they have the opportunity to become successors; otherwise, they could only be idle cranes in the clouds for their whole lives, boring rich young masters and misses.

Thinking of being idle for a lifetime, with only spending money and entertainment left in life, she felt suffocated just thinking about it.

She was still very young. If she could realize her influence faster and better and become the pride of the family, then why not?

Not seeking profit, only seeking fame—then the name of this organization was very important.

Coincidentally, the name of this organization really wasn't that important to the Red Steel Group; what it was called didn't matter, as long as it didn't delay making money.

Even if this enterprise-to-enterprise cooperation organization was called the "Pipi Shrimp Cooperative," as long as she dared to think it, Li Xuewu dared to call it that.

"Then let's call it the China-Japan International Trade Promotion Association?"

Matsumura Nanako gave the answer she had already thought of in her heart, wanting to test the Red Steel Group's attitude.

Gao Yaqin didn't speak but looked at Li Xuewu. In this aspect, Li Xuewu was more cunning.

Li Xuewu also pretended to think earnestly before raising his head to say to Matsumura Nanako: "It's grand enough, but isn't the scope a bit narrow?"

"What do you mean?" Matsumura Nanako was first praised by him and thought it was settled, but she didn't expect there to be more.

Li Xuewu raised his eyebrows and said: "Cooperation between Chinese and Japanese enterprises is only the first step. After technical cooperation and market opening, couldn't there be broader pursuits and goals?"

He sat up straight and gestured toward Li Huai De and Gao Yaqin, saying: "This should be the first organization for the Red Steel Group's external cooperation. I still hope there will be possibilities for cooperation with more countries and aspects in the future."

"Then how do you say we should change it?" Matsumura Nanako frowned and asked: "Call it the Red Steel Group International Trade Promotion Association?"

This was a bit petulant; even the tone of her voice was a bit childish.

Gao Yaqin looked at Li Xuewu with amusement, only feeling that he was bullying a child.

Li Huai De also raised his eyebrows, suddenly realizing that the person talking to them was still a university student who hadn't yet stepped out into the world.

He felt a bit uninterested, but he could also imagine that having the Matsumura family stand up for this organization of the Red Steel Group in Japan would be useful.

Therefore, he still restrained his expression and watched them discuss with a smile.

"My meaning is to expand the scope, not to narrow it."

Li Xuewu wasn't angry, nor did he mock her, but explained patiently and kindly: "If you can, calling it the Matsumura International Trade Promotion Association would be fine."

"How can that be—"

This time it was Nanako's turn to be embarrassed. She didn't expect Li Xuewu to think this way. By saying that, was she being a bit small-minded?

"Let's call it Red Star International, after all, it's led by you."

Sometimes young people are like this; they like to argue over spirit, and after arguing, they are too embarrassed to want it, always sacrificing the substance for the sake of face.

Li Xuewu smiled, glanced at Gao Yaqin, and said: "Then let's call it the Spark International Trade Promotion Association. A single spark can start a prairie fire, after all."

"Hey! This name is good—"

Gao Yaqin smiled and pointed at Li Xuewu, then said to Matsumura Nanako: "It sounds grand, and the implication is also good."

"Then let's call it that name."

Matsumura Nanako felt some regret, but who told her that what Li Xuewu said made sense? Even if she hadn't fought for a single bit of profit.

"Then I wish us a happy cooperation."

Gao Yaqin reached out her hand and gestured: "In the future, let's keep in touch more and exchange more. I also hope you come to China to play more."

"Thank you, please give me more guidance."

Matsumura Nanako held Gao Yaqin's hand with both hands, smiled, and said: "I really hope to go to China to take a look."

"She is preparing to go to China to study abroad."

Li Xuewu gestured toward her and introduced her to Gao Yaqin: "This way, it will be convenient for you to cooperate."

"Really? That's truly great."

When Gao Yaqin heard him say this, she didn't let go of the hand she was holding, pulled her, and said: "Our International Business Department has also set up a branch in Tokyo."

She looked at Nanako and said: "At that time, I will have to ask you for more support and more care."

Because of the upcoming cooperation, the two had a closer reason. Li Huai De couldn't hold on any longer, stood up with a smile, and said goodbye: "You all chat; I have to go back to rest. I'm so sleepy I'm about to fall asleep."

"Ah, I also have to take my leave."

Matsumura Nanako took the opportunity to stand up and bowed slightly to the few people to say goodbye. Gao Yaqin, however, gestured to Li Xuewu: "Send Miss Matsumura off."

"Good, no problem." Li Xuewu raised his hand and gestured: "It's so late, how did you come? Do you need me to arrange a car to send you back?"

"No need, thank you." Matsumura Nanako glanced at him and explained: "My grandfather's driver is still waiting for me."

You see, isn't this Matsumura Kenzo's intention?

Being able to continue laying out plans before dying, having the identity of maintaining friendly relations with the Matsumura generation, and starting to intervene in industry and commerce from the third generation.

He believed the third generation of the Matsumura family would also have spokespeople in other fields; this was the way of managing family power.

Li Huai De and Gao Yaqin took their leave one after another and returned to their respective rooms, while Li Xuewu took Qi Yan to send her downstairs.

In the elevator, neither of them spoke much. Until they were out of the elevator, Qi Yan deliberately kept a distance, giving them space to talk.

It was so late, yet she specifically asked to see Li Xuewu, not the higher-ranking Li Huai De, nor Gao Yaqin who was in charge of economic work. It just had to be him. Why?

"I didn't expect the talk to go so smoothly."

Matsumura Nanako raised her head, glanced at him, and asked: "You anticipated that I would come to find you, didn't you?"

"How is that possible—" Li Xuewu looked at her with amusement and asked: "Why do you all like to treat me as a god?"

"Heh—" Matsumura Nanako also remembered Li Xuewu's answer at the press conference that afternoon.

She couldn't help but laugh: "But your calculations are impressive."

"You are a top student at Princeton; you should be able to understand that this is just the ability an enterprise manager should have."

Li Xuewu nodded earnestly and said: "As a future enterprise executive, I believe you have also made the corresponding preparations and possess the corresponding abilities."

On the surface, this sounded like a doubt, but it was also an affirmation—a recognition of Matsumura Nanako's personal ability.

Anyone who heard this would not doubt that they lacked these abilities, so it was definitely something they liked to hear.

Li Xuewu was just able to say the things they liked to hear in a roundabout way; this way, it wasn't cliché and could still gain recognition.

Matsumura Nanako walked to the entrance of the lobby and stopped. She sized him up and said: "You are going back tomorrow. Is there anything you need my help with?"

"I heard you are already married and have two children."

She paused here and asked: "Do you need me to help buy gifts? I see you've been busy for so many days."

"Thank you, I've already arranged for people to purchase them."

Li Xuewu smiled and said politely: "It's normal for me to be busy, but I can also arrange for others to help me. This can be considered a kind of compensation."

He didn't want to make the parting words sentimental, because there was nothing between the two of them to begin with, so he wouldn't create any ambiguous sparks.

As for how she knew about his family situation, this couldn't be investigated; it was even possible that Nishida Kenichi had said it.

"Then I wish you continued gains tomorrow and a smooth journey."

Matsumura Nanako tidied the hair by her ear, pursed her lips, and said: "My grandfather won't attend tomorrow's farewell banquet, and I don't have the qualifications to go either."

"Thank you, there will be a chance to meet again."

Li Xuewu nodded and raised his hand to gesture outside the door. A Crown sedan had already arrived, and it looked like it was bulletproof.

"If you come to China, you must contact me. You should have the address and phone number. At that time, I will treat you to some specialty delicacies."

"Then I will look forward to that day."

Matsumura Nanako smiled, nodded to Li Xuewu, and then got into the car through the door the driver opened for her.

It was indeed a family background; the driver was very polite and had rules. Japan had this kind of servant culture.

"Leader, she came so late..."

Qi Yan came to Li Xuewu's side and asked softly: "Could it be that the Matsumura family found something?"

"What did you leave behind?" Li Xuewu turned his head to look at him and asked: "Did you do as I said?"

"Yes, I guarantee it." Qi Yan said earnestly: "There wasn't a single oversight."

"Then what are you worried about?" Li Xuewu said faintly: "Unless you are doubting my plan."

He raised his head slightly and looked at the moon in the sky. It wasn't round either.

The night in May was still a bit chilly, especially in the middle of the night. The silent night was only dotted with a few lights.

He turned and returned to the lobby, instructing Qi Yan: "Pack your luggage. Tomorrow there will be high-intensity continuous meetings and signing activities; there won't be time to come back to pack things."

Qi Yan's shot had been very accurate, and it had already taken effect; there was no need to let his imagination run wild anymore.

Just like he didn't want to answer Oshima Yoshiko's last question, he also couldn't stop others from thinking; this matter had already passed.

The Red Steel Group had received compensation and had also opened up the negotiation situation. If it weren't for harvesting the results today, tomorrow's negotiations wouldn't have been so compact.

Therefore, he just had to show peace of mind, and he wouldn't let others see any flaws, even if someone was still investigating this matter.

"Hahaha!"

Li Huai De laughed, raised the pear-shaped crystal glass in his hand, and gestured: "Not at all, not at all. We were just a little bit lucky."

At the banquet, the atmosphere was much hotter than the welcome banquet on the first day. The heads of Japanese industrial and trade enterprises with status and face had all come.

Matsumura Kenzo hadn't come, and Li Xuewu hadn't seen Nanako again.

However, Nakamura Shuji had arrived at the scene representing Sanhe Stock Company and had chatted with him briefly, agreeing on the situation for coming to the mainland for talks next month.

Tonight, the Red Steel Group couldn't be counted as the absolute protagonist, because there were big shots on stage giving speeches; they were all supporting actors.

But the Red Steel Group, which had won consecutive victories, had its eyes red with killing today. Following the signing with Panasonic, and reaching a shareholding agreement with Sanhe Stock Company, this morning they had reached deep cooperation with THK, Toray Industries, and other enterprises.

Honda Motor had almost pressed the line—that is, around 4:30 in the afternoon—before both sides completed the final negotiations under the coordination of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry.

The time left for signing was even less than 20 minutes.

Of course, the signing ceremony between the Red Steel Group's Red Star Motor and Honda Motor also had the greatest influence, in the situation where Toyota Motor had gained nothing.

Even Jiqi had reached a technical introduction and industrial upgrading cooperation project with Isuzu on behalf of the Steel City Automobile City.

Besides the technical introduction project cooperation, the Red Steel Group had also reached procurement agreements for electronics and automotive parts with Kyocera Electronics and Rohm Electronics.

They had reached equipment procurement agreements for precision machinery and other aspects with Hitachi Chemical, JTEKT, To-Nichi Manufacturing, and other enterprises.

Sony Electronics, Hitachi, Yamazaki Mazak, and other enterprises had already accepted the invitation of the Spark International Trade Promotion Association and would participate in the China-Japan Enterprise Trade Conference in the second half of the year.

Although he hadn't seen Nanako today, her work had already begun. Cooperating with the Red Steel Group, she had already transformed her identity from a girl of the Matsumura family and officially debuted in the Japanese industrial and commercial circles.

She carried out work in the capacity of Vice President of Sanhe Electronics and Vice President of the Spark International Trade Promotion Association, and she had indeed received the recognition of the industrial and commercial circles.

Actually, debuting as the third generation of the Matsumura family, everyone would recognize whatever she did; it just depended on what the identity was.

This time her debut was loud enough; not only did she have the endorsement of Sanhe Electronics, but she also had the enterprise-to-enterprise cooperation organization jointly established with the Red Steel Group.

Actually, it wasn't difficult for these Japanese enterprises to go to the mainland to carry out trade activities; they just had to communicate well with the Ministry of International Trade and Industry and get the ticket to enter the mainland.

The Ministry of International Trade and Industry side wasn't difficult, but the trouble lay in the ticket to enter the mainland.

Every year, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry would have some indicators and quotas, but who got them and who didn't was all decided by the Ministry of Industry.

Now there was another channel to enter the mainland; they didn't have to wait for the foreign trade fair held in Yangcheng twice a year to enter the mainland.

With the invitation of the Red Steel Group, they could enter the mainland in the name of members of the Spark International Trade Promotion Association and head straight to the capital with an invitation letter.

The Red Steel Group would be responsible for receiving and organizing trade talks. With the endorsement of a trust enterprise like the Red Steel Group, there wouldn't be a situation of running for nothing.

And as one of the few market-oriented experimental enterprises in the mainland, cooperation with the Red Steel Group would be more convenient and more open.

Therefore, almost without much effort, even Nippon Steel had taken the initiative to find her and obtained the membership status of Spark International.

It could be said that the organization discussed and established last night didn't even have a formal charter yet, but the member units had already reached over a hundred.

In one day, Matsumura Nanako could visit a few, all of whom had taken the initiative to find and contact her.

It was also because Li Xuewu and Gao Yaqin had mentioned this promotion association during negotiations—business might not be done, but the friendship remained.

If they couldn't reach an agreement, then they would add contact information and continue talking later.

Sony was an example; because the contact time was too short and both sides lacked time to prepare, they hadn't been able to reach an agreement.

Actually, Sony didn't mind signing a cooperation intention; this would also look good when reported up.

But after Li Xuewu discussed it with Li Huai De, they still refused, because the Red Steel Group had already been dazzling enough in this exchange activity.

A tall tree catches the wind. For leaders, these empty names were useful, but for enterprises, real things were still better.

Old Li actually hoped to sign more contracts, but under Li Xuewu's reminder, he also realized the pressure at the banquet.

At this moment, he was already numb to the congratulations, but in his heart, he was still thinking about the precision of Li Xuewu's grasp of the situation.

The limelight tonight had been enough; if they kept laughing, they would attract hatred.

"It's very rare to have such an opportunity."

Toray Industries Vice President Ikawa Masao shook hands with Li Xuewu in a friendly manner under the introduction of his assistant, Ootake Koji.

He smiled and said: "We lack such cooperation opportunities. If possible, I hope we can come and go often in the future."

"What you said is very correct. If business lacks exchange, then it's no different from stagnant water."

Li Xuewu held a wine glass in his hand and said with a smile: "The flow of goods and the circulation of funds are the foundation of society, and also the foundation of the survival of industrial and trade enterprises."

"Hmm, very correct." Ikawa Masao nodded, looked at him, and said: "I am very happy to reach cooperation with the Red Steel Group. I believe this is just the beginning."

"Of course, we have invested a large amount of funds and resources in Liaodong, preparing to develop the chemical industry."

Li Xuewu didn't care that Red Steel was only a shareholder in the chemical industrial park; he was already blowing it up on behalf of Beijing Chemical.

Bai Changmin saw that the people from Toray Chemical were there, so he leaned over, but couldn't get a word in.

"Including the project cooperation reached this time, in the future, we will continue to introduce more advanced technology and equipment."

Li Xuewu took the initiative to reach out his hand and said: "I believe the Red Steel Group and Toray Chemical will definitely become important cooperative partners."

"I am very much looking forward to that day—"

Ikawa Masao nodded with a smile. When shaking hands with him, he also gestured to Bai Changmin and said: "You are not the same enterprise, right?"

Toray Chemical had signed the contract with Beijing Chemical, but the project was the Yingcheng Chemical Industrial Park.

During negotiations and signing, it was still the Red Steel Group that gave guidance and help, so it was normal for Ikawa Masao to have a misunderstanding.

Li Xuewu still explained before Bai Changmin: "The Red Steel Group has invested in many enterprises and projects; President Bai's enterprise is one of them."

Bai Changmin glanced at him impatiently, turned his head, and explained to Ikawa Masao: "Our Beijing Chemical belongs to the Northern Chemical Group. The chemical industrial park we are cooperating on this time is only a part of the Northern Chemical Group."

"Oh—I understand—"

Ikawa Masao nodded, as if he understood, looked at them, and said: "You are a strategic cooperative relationship."

Bai Changmin didn't know that a cooperative relationship meant protecting shares. He was a bit slow in speaking and didn't know how to explain it.

Li Xuewu, however, smiled and nodded, saying: "You are right. We hold a large amount of shares in this project."

Bai Changmin really wanted to step on Li Xuewu's foot. The previous introduction had been very vague, as if Beijing Chemical were a part of the Red Steel Group.

He had explained just for this, but he didn't expect Li Xuewu to round it back again. It was truly hateful.

When Ikawa Masao left, he was just about to explode, but he saw Ootake Koji coming back.

"Don't say I don't do things—"

He pointed at the two and said earnestly: "The equipment that should have been sent to Indonesia was transferred to Yingcheng Port by me."

"You pay attention to receiving it. I will also prepare the relevant technical data and engineers. Once the equipment arrives, the people will go over."

"Thank you so much—"

Li Xuewu took the initiative to hold his hand, nodded, and said: "It still has to be you. Thank you, thank you."

"Hey—" Ootake Koji squeezed the weight in his hand, a satisfied smile appeared on his face, and he raised an eyebrow: "This kind of thing is good for you, good for me, good for everyone—"

He lifted his chin and said: "Actually, technically speaking, it's not difficult. It just depends on a few points inside. Your Red Steel Group should have the ability to figure this out."

"In any case, thank you for your help."

Li Xuewu said with a smile: "You should have received the invitation letter from the Spark International Trade Promotion Association, right?"

He said softly: "I am waiting for you to come to China. At that time, I will definitely, definitely thank you properly."

A full set of carbon fiber production equipment, accompanied by comprehensive technical and engineering support—the money spent wasn't small, but it was truly worth it.

Products that were still in the laboratory stage domestically—as long as the Red Steel Group organized scientific research forces to follow up and trained the workers well, they could produce them immediately.

Carbon fiber, and now it was actually being used to make fishing rods. Isn't this a waste of heaven's gifts!

Later generations used carbon fiber to make fishing rods and bicycle keels because production capacity was abundant. Now, carbon fiber wasn't so abundant that it had nowhere to be used.

Li Xuewu cared not only about production but also about helping domestic carbon fiber research and development catch up as soon as possible.

Toray's carbon fiber could be counted as an international first-class product; even if they just caught up to their heels, it would count as a victory.

Watching Ootake Koji leave with a smile, Bai Changmin stood in front of him and stared fiercely, emphasizing: "This is our project."

"Then give the money back to me," Li Xuewu saw him acting like a rogue child and stopped acting like a human himself.

He stretched out his palm, pursed his lips, and said: "I want it now. For the sake of past friendship, I won't charge you interest."

"You—" Bai Changmin bit his back teeth and said: "Even if you don't give it all to us, it can't be less than 60% of the shares."

"Are you really planning to make fishing rods?"

Li Xuewu sized him up and down and asked: "Do you know what I'm using this stuff for?"

"I don't care about that—" Bai Changmin raised his chin and said proudly: "I just know that you have never fawned over others like this before. You must have some ulterior motive."

"Someone like you, if placed in ancient times, would definitely be a treacherous official!"

Li Xuewu pointed at him and said: "Rest assured, we will settle this account slowly after we go back, ah—"

"You're threatening me, right—"

Bai Changmin stiffened his neck, but then felt he was too loud, pulled his arm, and said: "Then you can't eat it all, right? Everyone who sees it gets a share!"

"The banquet is ending soon. We'll talk after we get on the plane."

Li Xuewu patted his arm and gestured to the front: "I still have many people to see."

"You—" Bai Changmin saw him go to the person in charge of Japan Seiko, endured it, and went to find a way.

This time the Red Steel Group had made a full harvest. If their Beijing Chemical didn't follow to drink the soup, wouldn't they have come for nothing?

Want face?

Face is not as important as technology and resources.

He didn't want face; he wanted to handle Li Xuewu.

It's a pity he didn't know that Li Xuewu didn't handle butts. ===== CHAPTER 1701 =====