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Chapter 708 A New Direction (4K Chapter)

Minister Ross sat in his office, tapping his knuckles rhythmically on his desk, thinking about how to use his connections to crowd out and suppress ThyssenKrupp's branches and factories in the United States.

ThyssenKrupp has hundreds of subsidiaries in every corner of the world. There are several subsidiaries and two large factories in the United States.

Since the branch is established on the land of the United States, it is necessary to abide by the rules of the game set by them. Minister Ross is dissatisfied with Wu Qian's behavior and wants to avenge his personal revenge publicly, but he also has scruples. After all, he is still eager to cooperate, so it is not easy to mess up the relationship too rigid.

After thinking for a long time, Minister Ross curled his lips, raised his wrist to look at the time, and then turned out the address book and dialed the phone number that Wu Qian had left for his subordinates.

On Baibela's side, several Land Cruisers parked in front of a dome building. This is a movie theater. The main part has just been completed, and the interior decoration has not yet started. Wu Qian has already arranged a conversation in the movie theater s room.

Wu Qian got out of the car and said to Rapo Elkann: "Erkann, there is no problem with other groups wanting to cooperate with you, we will split the bill, but we can't follow the ratio of [-], [-], you one and I nine, How about it?"

When Wu Qian bought Manchester United from the Glazer family, Rapo Elkann acted as an intermediary to help Wu Qian bargain to earn commissions. There was an agreement between Wu Qian and Lapo Elkann. Split accounts.

But this time the business was different from the past, and the capital involved was too large. It was impossible for Wu Qian to let Labo Erkan take such a big advantage.

Lapo Elkann showed a gloomy look on his face, [-] points, which is simply too cruel. Although it is said that this is the other party's territory and the other party has the final say, at least he should leave some sweetness for himself.

"Wu...First of all, I want to thank you for giving me the preferential policies for investment projects, but you said that the nine-point account is a bit..."

Wu Qian raised his hand to signal Professor Camillo and Rapo Erkan to come in, and he said softly: "You may not understand what I mean, what I mean is that those people in your circle of friends who want to invest are all You go to contact, and then split the bill."

While speaking, a group of people were walking towards the gate of the cinema, and they saw Labo Erkan's footsteps stopped, did not keep up with the pace, and an unusual flush appeared on his face. Caused by capillary congestion.

According to Wu Qian's words, as long as he gets Bai Peila's investment project, he will be able to extract [-]% of the tax in the future.

One moment Lapo Elkann felt that Wu Qian was a bit ruthless, and the next moment he realized that he had wrongly blamed his friend. This is simply a fat job that cannot be fatter!

Lapo Elkann understands that if Wu Qian has the time and is willing to approach him, he won't be able to get a hair of it. He knows that Wu Qian values ​​his strong communication skills, so he entrusts this task, but in the end it is the other party Willing to give a chance.

Wu Qian looked back at Labo Erkan with a smile, and asked, "Are you interested in this business?"

Lapo Elkann couldn't help nodding, let alone for the benefit of Wu Qian and Solan, just for his own benefit, he would try his best to lobby.

[-]% of the relevant industry tax, what a huge fortune.

"Wu, how about...you talk to the professor alone. I'm going back to Italy. I have a reception tonight and a golf club tomorrow. I'm going to meet my friends."

Rapo Elkann can't wait, he has found his way to the top of his life.

At the same time Wu Qian raised his hand to let him go, his cell phone rang. Not many people knew this number, and usually he would only give it to those who needed to contact him directly.

Wu Qian took out his mobile phone and looked at the caller ID. There was no detailed information, but it only showed that he was calling from the United States. The gesture of "Please go ahead" to Lapo Elkann changed to "Wait".

Wu Qian stepped aside and pressed the answer button.

"Hello, who is that?"

"Mr. Wu, this is Ross from the U.S. Department of Commerce."

During the last negotiation, Minister Ross did not receive Wu Qian directly, and this was the first time the two talked on the phone.

A rich man who can spend nearly [-] billion in investment at will is already qualified enough for the minister to receive him in person.

Wu Qian looked at Elkann who was not far away with an excited expression on his face, recalled the conversation between the two more than ten minutes ago, and thought to himself, I really want to eat ice and hail...

"Oh, it's Minister Ross. Hello, I didn't expect to receive your call."

Wu Qian said.

Minister Ross said in his heart, I really didn't expect to call you on my own initiative.

"Mr. Wu, I just learned that you have successfully acquired the German ThyssenKrupp Group. Congratulations."

Wu Qian's heart tightened. It was obvious that the weasel was giving the chicken New Year's greetings. He was uneasy and kind. The other party was looking forward to investing in the United States, but he went to Germany. How could the other party congratulate him for no reason when he knew the news.

Sure enough, before Wu Qian could speak, the other party continued: "At the same time, I heard a very regrettable news. A friend from the Environmental Protection Agency said that ThyssenKrupp's factory in California was destroyed by local residents. Complaints, saying that it caused damage to the surrounding environment, I am afraid..."

At this point, Roston paused. Seeing that Wu Qian did not take up the quarrel, he continued: "I'm afraid you will face an inspection. You can take advantage of the fact that the Environmental Protection Bureau has not acted to see what is wrong, but don't say it is wrong." I told you."

Minister Ross spoke very politely, congratulating and secretly reminding him, he is a very good person.

Wu Qian's heart felt a little queasy. There are thousands of coincidences in the world, but he just didn't believe that the ThyssenKrupp factory's complaint was a coincidence.

"I just bought ThyssenKrupp here, and before the handover is over, something happened to the factory in the United States, and it was all aimed at me. What kind of idiot..." Wu Qian thought to himself.

"A small factory has troubled the minister to call me personally. It's troublesome. Minister Ross's kindness will come to the United States after a while. Thank you."

When Ross heard Wu Qian's words, he nodded with a smile on his face. His purpose was to bring Wu Qian to the United States to meet and talk about things, and half of the purpose had been achieved.

Where there is any complaint, and there is no inspection, all of this is Du Zuan's own fault, but if Wu Qian doesn't give him face, he can completely turn Du Zuan's matter into a fact.

At least one thing Ross said is true. He does have friends who work in the Environmental Protection Agency, and they are not low-ranking.

For some departments in the United States, it is simply too easy to control companies on their own land.

"It can be seen that Mr. Wu is very busy. After Mr. Wu comes to the United States, we will meet and talk again, so we won't bother you."

Minister Ross made his concluding remarks.

Wu Qian wanted to end this terrible call, but he had a flash of inspiration in his mind and asked, "Wait a minute, Minister Ross, is Frankfurt Airport yours?"

Suddenly, Wu Qian asked about being monitored.

Minister Ross was taken aback by the question of being out of reach, and his delicate beard trembled slightly, completely unable to understand the meaning of Wu Qian's words.

"Mr. Wu, I don't understand what you mean, sorry... What happened to Frankfurt Airport?"

Wu Qian held the phone and was silent for a while. Through judgment, he knew that even if someone in the dark was staring at him, it must not belong to Minister Ross. He laughed and said: "I encountered a little unpleasant thing at Frankfurt Airport. As long as it's not Secretary Ross, haha, goodbye."

After finishing speaking, before hanging up the phone, Wu Qian deliberately took the phone away, and then muttered loudly: "Then who is following and monitoring..."

Having said that, he pressed the hang up button.

Minister Ross really heard Wu Qian's muttering, and now it was his turn to mutter.

"Wu Qian was followed and monitored in Germany? Who would have done it..."

A simple sentence made Minister Ross frown greatly, because Wu Qian was suspicious of him before, and since he would arouse Wu Qian's suspicion, there must be some involvement.

Puzzled, Minister Ross called one of his men into the office and ordered him to find out which departments Wu Qian had recently interacted with in the United States.

After talking on the phone, Wu Qian did not immediately walk back into the crowd. He stood in the corner and thought for a while, and then walked back to the crowd after making sure that there was no problem with the call with Minister Ross just now.

"Wu, are you okay?"

Labo Elkann saw that Wu Qian's mood changed after he answered the phone.

Wu Qian shook his head with a smile, and said, "There's nothing important, Elkann, aren't you going to be busy? You go first, I'm talking about history with the professor, I'm afraid you're not interested."

Labo Erkan nodded, and said while walking: "I really have to go, or I won't be able to catch up with the evening reception, professor, I will arrange a plane to come after I go back, when do you want to go back to Florence and tell me?" I'll do."

The two sides said goodbye, and Wu Qian watched Lapo Elkann get on the Land Cruiser, and he greeted Professor Camillo and walked into the cinema.

"Professor, please come inside."

The two chatted for a long time in the cinema, and Wu Qian learned about the rise and fall of the legendary Medici family. The ups and downs, brilliance, and helplessness in it made people sigh.

This is not a boring history class. Professor Camillo has rich teaching experience, and he tells historical stories vividly in his own way.

The ancestors of the Medici family were just ordinary farmers at the beginning, and later became rich because of business and industry. Coin exchange was the first business of the Medici family, and then started from the banking industry. With the increase of wealth and glory, they became nobles in the [-]th century. , and then participated in a series of government activities, gradually gaining political status.

During most of the fourteenth to seventeenth centuries, the Medici family became the rulers of Florence, and the Renaissance movement received full support and funding.

Now the world-famous Uffizi Gallery in Florence used to be the office of the Medici family. All the works of art that condensed the financial resources of the Medici family during the Renaissance are collected here. The collection is as high as 500 pieces. The museum with the richest collection of Renaissance art in the world.

Today, many famous paintings and sculptures are collected by the Medici family. These artworks are also made for members of this family. The Medici family supports the artistic essence of a city and affects the whole of Europe. Renaissance.

……

There are many anecdotes, but it is a pity that in the end, Wu Qian did not know any information about the key. During this period, he had some cryptic guidance. It can be seen that Professor Camillo did not hide anything, but there is no relevant information. information.

This made Wu Qian feel a little frustrated.

The conversation continued until dinner time. Wu Qian and his party ate in the cafeteria where the laborers ate, and then Wu Qian sent Professor Camillo to the hotel.

When the professor got out of the car, Wu Qian suddenly asked while sitting in the car: "Professor Camillo, thank you for your explanation today. I have heard many wonderful stories. I would like to ask about the history of the Medici family. Among them, is there any story related to a key?"

Wu Qian simply asked directly.

Professor Camillo, who had already got out of the car, stopped, turned around and scratched his head, and said in a low voice, "A story related to the key?"

Slightly frowning and thinking, Professor Camillo paced back and forth, thinking seriously.

Wu Qian didn't urge him either, he quietly watched the changes in Professor Camillo's face, and simply got out of the car and stood at the door of the hotel.

Professor Camillo scratched his thinning hair back and forth, it was a mess.

"Keys...keys...well, castle keys? museum keys? vault keys? bank keys? I don't seem to have heard any anecdotes about keys..."

"Mr. Wu, I'm sorry, it seems that my knowledge is not profound enough, and I really can't remember the history of the Medici family related to keys. I'm really sorry. I will ask my teacher later. If there is a story related to keys, My teacher will definitely know."

Speaking of his teacher, Camillo had such admiration on his face that he didn't even notice the change in Wu Qian's face.

The conversation in the afternoon was very joyful. Wu Qian didn't stop to think about it carefully. When he heard Professor Camillo talking about it, he realized that he had overlooked one thing.

The Medici family made their fortunes in the banking industry. Such an exquisite key may have some connection with the bank.

"Professor Camillo, don't bother your teacher, I'm just curious. Solan's conditions are relatively difficult. The hotel invested by your student Elkann has not yet been completed, so I can only wrong you to live in the hotel first. It's late. I go first."

Wu Qian didn't ask any more questions, he already had a new direction of investigation.

Professor Camillo didn't even bother to say, he charged Rapo Elkann a lot of money for his business trip, and he didn't care about such small issues as accommodation and food.

"Mr. Wu, I don't know if there is anything else you need to know, if not..."

Wu Qian was stunned and said with a smile: "The professor's explanation is very exciting. I am very satisfied. I will trouble you this time."

"No trouble, Mr. Wu, then I will fly back to Florence tomorrow morning."

Professor Camillo said with a smile that he earned [-] euros for a mission, and he was very happy to earn so much in half a year's class hours.

The two sides said goodbye, Wu Qian got back into the car, and after returning to the temporary house of the military factory, he immediately dialed a phone number to Yao Xinlu.

"Lulu, give the coat of arms you traced to Rosalind, and let her go to various banks in Europe to inquire, I think there may be an answer!"

　Thank you for the 100 rewards from the book friends who steal the bell.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)