Siheyuan: I earned foreign exchange in the heyday

Chapter 825 Emergency Telegram

Looking at Mr. Huang's somewhat lost eyes, Chen Changan thought for a moment and said.

"Let's take it step by step. There's no point in thinking too much now. It takes a process to create something from nothing.

I set the goal too high. After buying this equipment, I can at least make money in the global market for a few more years.

Maybe in a few years, with the production of televisions, we will have our own technology.

Even if we cannot get a share of the global high-end TV market by then, we can still have a place in the low-end TV market.”

Mr. Huang also sighed helplessly.

If it weren't for Chen Changan, he wouldn't even have the chance to come to the United States, let alone enter Corning and see such advanced cathode ray tube equipment.

I am afraid that black and white televisions are still being produced in the country, and now such good equipment is about to be available.

Although I was happy, I couldn't be happy at all, Mr. Huang thought silently.

Once the equipment returns to China, he will definitely find a way to make a breakthrough in cathode ray tube technology.

The next morning, Chen Changan led the inspection team to continue visiting RCA.

This is also a company with a long history, founded in 1919.

It is the first national broadcasting company in the United States and the manufacturer of the world's first black-and-white television.

Currently, the company has made great achievements in the fields of broadcasting, television, computers and communications.

However, this was also the company's last glory, and it was acquired by General Electric in the 1980s.

Compared with Corning, RCA's attitude was obviously much more arrogant.

Those who ignored Chen Changan's inspection team obviously looked down on them.

After half a day of investigation, Chen Changan and his party returned to the hotel.

As soon as he returned to the hotel, the foreign affairs staff found Chen Changan with a telegram.

"Director Chen, this is a telegram from home."

When Chen Changan took the note, he found out that it was a telegram from Uncle Nie.

"Rice cookers are selling like hot cakes, come back quickly."

Looking at the telegram in his hand, Chen Changan was a little amused.

Chen Changan didn't believe that rice cookers were selling well. As for the sales of rice cookers, it was most likely that they were sold in East Asia and Southeast Asia, and at most South Asia.

These regions have basically no consumption capacity except East Asia.

Chen Changan felt that it would be good if he could sell a few hundred rice cookers a day.

Uncle Nie did not mention the specific data in the telegram, but although Chen Changan did not want to go back so soon, he had to listen to his superiors.

So he said to the foreign affairs personnel.

"We have to go back. You should contact the ticket purchase department first. This happened suddenly and we don't know if we can buy plane tickets.

Also, take the delegation to buy some gifts this afternoon.

After all, I have come to the United States, so I can't go without bringing anything.

In addition, the original plan to visit Corning tomorrow had to be cancelled.

Say hello to the people at Corning. Don't let them wait for us foolishly.

This is also a necessary courtesy. As for the price of the equipment, I am afraid we can only discuss it next time."

Following Chen Changan's instructions, the entire inspection team took action.

Just as Chen Changan was about to go out with Li Chenglin, the two second-generations followed.

"Director Chen, didn't we agree before we came here that we would stay in the United States for a week? Why are we going back after only three days? We have never been out like this before."

"We received a telegram from our superiors asking us to return as soon as possible.

If I just go to buy tickets now, the earliest I can buy is for tomorrow.

Didn't I take you out the day I first arrived? I've already made arrangements with the foreign affairs staff.

In the afternoon you can go out and buy some small gifts to bring back.

The specific time of return will depend on when I can buy a flight ticket. "

The two nodded in understanding, then looked at each other and said.

"Director Chen, are we still going to Chinatown to sing today?"

Chen Changan shook his head.

"I want to go shopping in the afternoon, so I won't go to Chinatown.

If you want to go, you can go to Chinatown with the translator. "

“We can’t sing either, and if you don’t go we won’t go either.

We want to buy two watches, but we are short of money. Can you lend us some US dollars first?

After we return to China, we will give you RMB compensation according to the exchange rate. Is that okay with you?"

Hearing this, Chen Changan frowned a little.

Chen Changan didn't have much US dollars, but he needed to buy a lot of things.

The first one was Mr. Huang, who took out all his allowance and refused to accept any gifts.

Just want some books and literature about semiconductor and CRT technology.

To Mr. Huang, those gifts were completely useless; only technology was real.

In Chen Changan's mind, Mr. Huang is about to become the deputy director of the automobile factory, responsible for the production of televisions.

How could Chen Changan not satisfy such a request? He even gave up the fishing rod that he was going to buy.

Mr. Huang and Li Chenglin are our own people, so the little money we have will definitely be used to satisfy our own people first.

But Chen Changan still asked a question.

"How much more is left?"

After all, they are the second generation. If they are not too different, Chen Changan will just regard it as a good relationship. They will have a chance to meet again after returning to China.

"Three thousand dollars."

"How many?"

Chen Changan's exaggerated reaction made the two second-generations unable to continue speaking.

"You two, what you're asking for is really too much. If it's only three or five hundred dollars, I can think of a way to pay it.

You know I don’t have much money, but there are so many things I need to buy.”

Chen Changan's answer made the two second-generations somewhat dissatisfied.

"Director Chen, these six thousand dollars were earned by the four of us together.

We didn't ask for much, so we split it among the four of us. The two of us brothers get three thousand. Isn't that fair?"

Chen Changan was so angry at these two people that he laughed. So this is what borrowing three thousand dollars means.

"Who told you that the money was split equally? I earned this from singing.

What contributions have you made that I need to share with you?"

The two looked at each other, not knowing what to say. Did they also carry boxes and ask for money from the onlookers?

"But Li Chenglin didn't do anything, why did you share it with him?"

Chen Changan rolled his eyes at the other person. How stupid a person has to be to ask such a question. Can you be the same as Li Chenglin?

"Who said I want to share the money with Li Chenglin?"

"Li Chenglin said this himself when he was counting the money."

“I am his superior, and his words do not count in front of me.

After all, this is the money I earned from singing and it belongs to me personally.

I treat you and Li Chenglin the same. Before at KFC, you ate the same food as me. You even ate more than me.”

Having said that, the two second-generations were helpless and could only turn around and leave the hotel.