Reaching for the stars with one hand

Chapter 168 Seeing Holden Again
"Zhang Yong, what's the matter? Does Hertz owe you money? I'll help you get it for how much you owe."

"No, no," Zhang Yong quickly shook his head, "They don't owe me money, it's just that I thought of something. How effective is the high-precision board developed by Hertz?"

"If they succeed, wouldn't I be a winner again. At present, there should only be beacon boards, single-frequency and differential boards, which are what they are best at, and there will definitely be no problem. High-precision dual-frequency boards, I have already I don’t know if I have a chance to get it in this life. But even if they sell this department, my agreement is still valid. As long as the buyer can continue to develop new products, there will be a part of me. What I’m worried about, no one buys, they It is closed here, or the buyer has no ability to continue. The money I invested is to be returned, and the return of the capital is not what I expect, and that is the worst outcome for me.”

"Isn't it the worst thing if you can't get your money back?"

"As long as I want, I have a lot of ways to get back the capital from Hertz, but it is meaningless to do so, I don't like it. I want to wait and see different results, or I win, or I lose." Xiaowei still likes it Money, but also an attitude of not caring about money at all.

Zhang Yong did think of something, close to the west coast, Phoenix City.He vaguely remembered that when he broke up with Liu Yining at the San Francisco airport, he seemed to be flying to Phoenix on a connecting flight.

Hertz wanted to sell his board department, and Liu Yining wanted to find a low-cost carrier solution. Then, Liu came to the United States and rushed to the location of Hertz. He never believed it was a coincidence.

He remembered the conversation with Liu Yining on the plane. He intervened strongly with the thinking of the Internet, and he wanted to raise 20 billion yuan casually. If Hertz was really his goal, he was afraid that this trip would kill Hertz with a thunderbolt. Card into the arms.

Zhang Yong is not sure whether Hertz products can meet his requirements, but since Liu Yining is optimistic, and even Xiaowei thinks their products have prospects, Zhang Yong wants to know more about this product.He was not reconciled to not seeing anything, and this product was taken away by Zhongxun.

He hesitated for a while, and didn't talk to Xiaowei about it. He was not sure. With Xiaowei's shrewdness, if he knew his purpose, especially Gao Ping's purpose, he didn't know what decision he would make.

The car quickly drove into Sunshine Town, and Xiaowei sent Zhang Yong to the front of the hotel.

"You rest first, I'll come and pick you up for dinner later."

"My boss, Cameron, may come over to have dinner with us in the evening. If you don't mind, let's go together."

"Cameron? Is he the big director who made the Titanic? I'm very interested in that." Xiaowei teased, "But if it's a Skydon guy, it's not interesting. I don't want to meet Skydon guys, there are Time to ask you again, Bai."

"Okay, by the way, can you give me some information about the Hertz company you mentioned? I want to see it."

Xiaowei got into the car without looking back, "This is the United States, there is no network restriction. Go to the website to see it yourself, I don't have any information for you."

After seeing Xiaowei off, Zhang Yong checked in and went into his room.

He settled everything and picked up the phone.He lied to Xiaowei just now, the person he asked was not Cameron, but Horton.

"Damn it, Zhang Yong, what are you doing?" Holden's attitude towards Zhang Yong has always been considered respectful, and he has never spoken unscrupulously like he did to Li Kefei.It can also be understood that he and Li Kefei are getting closer.But since Zhang Yong played him on Emel's chip once, his attitude towards Zhang Yong has obviously started to be bad, and he habitually swears at each other almost every time.Of course, it can also be understood that the relationship between him and Zhang Yong is closer.

"Old Huo, I'm in Sunshine Town, why don't you invite me to dinner?"

"Oh, I really came to the United States. Okay, which hotel to stay in? Zhang Yong, you still dare to ask me out for dinner in the United States. You are not afraid that I will retaliate against you."

"Between fear and eating, I chose the latter. People always take risks in order to eat."

"Okay. Yes, wait for me. I'll treat you to dinner."

……

Horton took Zhang Yong to a small restaurant that was overcrowded, and there was actually a long queue in front of the restaurant.

Zhang Yong was in a trance for a while, as if he had returned to the streets of Beijing, and the long line was very similar to the scene of buying fried chestnuts with sugar in Beijing and French fries in Europe.

"Old Huo, are you kidding me? Aren't American meals always pre-positioned? Why did you bring me to such a place?"

"I'm taking you to experience the real America. Whoever said that you have to make a reservation to eat here, and there are unexpected surprises in this small restaurant. You see, they have new products on the market."

Zhang Yong looked up, and there was a line of words flashing on the shop window, "Crawfish in Season".

"What kind of fish is a Crawfish? Are these people here for this season's fish?"

"You'll know later, it's very special. As I said, there must be surprises here."

Zhang Yong then relaxed, and when he came, he was at ease, chatting with Holden while waiting in line.But he was thinking about how to get Horton to help him.

This guy must have raised his vigilance now, and he might not be able to fool him like last time. Zhang Yong decided to use the best method, be honest with each other, and tell the truth.

The two finally entered the store, and Zhang Yong knew why there was no need to make reservations here, because the model here was originally a fast food like McDonald's, ordering at the counter, but he had never seen a long queue at McDonald's.

"You must have a taste of Crawfish. I'll have some. You can find a seat." Horton intentionally or unintentionally blocked Zhang Yong's view of the counter and told him to find a seat.

Zhang Yong found a quiet table. After sitting down, he casually looked at the diners. When he saw a fat man eating at the next table, he suddenly understood what a Crawfish is.

"Old Huo, what the hell are you playing with me?" Zhang Yong wanted to stand up and stop Horton, but Horton had already finished ordering and came to him with a smile.

"I told you to take you to eat something special. Isn't it special?"

"Horton, this is a bad street in Beijing. You said to eat something special in the United States, but what I thought of was Gordon Ramsay's Steak Wellington."

"Zhang Yong, correct your concept. The dishes made by Gordon Ramsay are expensive, but not special. You have reversed special and expensive. This is special, enjoy it, my friend."

After finishing speaking, Horton showed a victorious smile, "If you play me, you have to pay a price. Otherwise, it would be too unfair. Don't worry, it's just interest, and we have to settle the score slowly."

The food was finally served. Holden ordered the most regular burger and French fries for himself, while Zhang Yong's Crawfish was a classic delicacy in Beijing's Guijie, crayfish.

The hospitable Horton was afraid that Zhang Yong would not be full enough to order other food, so he ordered a large portion for Zhang Yong, and a bucket of juicy crayfish was dumped on the tray in front of him, forming a hill in front of him.

Zhang Yong shook his head helplessly, "Forget it, let's see."

He doesn't like this kind of food very much in Beijing, but because Madam likes it, he always eats it with his wife.But every time I order a lot of other food, the crayfish usually belongs to Madam, he just takes one or two and tastes it.

He doesn't dislike the taste of crayfish, but he just finds it too troublesome to eat.What's more, the head of the shrimp is too heavy, and the head and shell are removed, leaving less than a quarter. He always feels that this is a food that makes customers lose money.

He broke open an American shrimp, took out the shrimp meat and put it in his mouth.Not spicy, not salty, not sweet, not fragrant, and tasteless, he frowned as he looked at the pile of hard-shelled food in front of him.

"Old Huo, I need your help."

"Will you pay the bill? This meal is my request, you are welcome."

"Do you know Hertz?"

Horton wiped his hands with a napkin, and quickly turned on the phone. Zhang Yong saw Horton's professional side.

"It's still a satellite navigation company. It seems that you can't leave this circle for the rest of your life. What do you want me to do?"

"I want to learn more about their products and future plans. After SKydon's training, I want to go to an interview. But there is one thing that is urgent. I am worried that they will soon reach an agreement with a domestic company to sell a certain company. department. I hope this matter will be delayed, at least after I understand their product and make a decision on whether to buy it or not.”

When Holden talked about serious things, he no longer had the same joking look as before.

"It seems that your requirements are more than that. If you also decide to acquire, then you and this domestic company will become competitors, and you must win the competition. Then, when I first got involved, I had to consider to this point. Right?"

Zhang Yong nodded, "You are very professional."

"Okay, come to my office tomorrow to sign the contract, I have received the advance payment, and I will help you start the matter immediately."

"Old Huo, I really hope you can help me this time. I am worried about timing. Although the acquisition of a company is a big deal, it is impossible to decide so quickly. But this company is very special, and it is different from the company we understand. So I'm worried that they'll reach an acquisition deal within a few days."

"Okay, since time is tight, I don't need to collect the money, and I don't need to sign the contract first, and I can take action tomorrow. But..."

Holden stared seriously into Zhang Yong's eyes, saying that he was not joking, "This matter is not trivial, and once I get involved, I may have to do a lot of things, and I can't get away at any time. I charge, and you must pay Zhang Yong, I regard you as a friend, so I trust you. As long as you tell me clearly now, you will pay, and I have the money to collect it. I will continue first, and then send you the bill. Are you sure? "

Zhang Yong thought for a while, "The guarantee I gave you is too pale, not because I'm untrustworthy. It's because my own ability to pay is doubtful, so you trust me like this?"

Holden spread his hands, "To make friends like you, you always have to take some risks. This is similar to investing, where there are risks and rewards. I like your vision, it's as simple as that."

"Thank you, Holden. In fact, you have helped me many times, thank you very much."

"You're welcome, just let me earn some money this time." Holden resumed a little teasing.

"You remember a call, yes, a domestic call, from Beijing. The owner of this number is Gao Ping, the CEO of Zhonghe Company. You can find his name and Zhonghe on Google, so I don't need to say more. … "

"I really want to promise you, but as I said, my ability to pay is limited, which will affect my credit. But Mr. Gao's reputation is definitely worthy of your trust..."

"You check Beijing time and call him as soon as possible. He confirms that he is willing to pay you, and you continue. How?"

Horton instantly knew who Gao Ping was and Zhonghe's background.

"I read you right, Zhang Yong. There is a backer behind me, I am not afraid that I will not be able to receive the money. I will find time to call him, but I don't need to wait for his confirmation. I will arrange my plan now. Hurry up Let's end this meal, and we'll all go back and get ready."

"You have almost enough to eat, let's go. I really can't eat this pile of shrimp."

"Hey," Holden said with a malicious smile, "this is the first meal I invited you to eat in the United States. Since we cooperate, I don't even have this attitude. How can I trust you? Zhang Yong, I'm timing now, and I I hope you eat all the crayfish within half an hour. Otherwise, I will give up any communication with Hertz."

……

Zhang Yong ate all the prawns with a bitter face, and Horton kept laughing as he sent him back to the hotel.

"I know you are very proud, but can you stop laughing." Zhang Yong finally couldn't help it.

"That's not okay, America is a free country, and the Constitution gives me the right to laugh. By the way, I like the way you eat crayfish."

……

Leadership's trainer is actually an Indian lady. Zhang Yong is not a racist, but simply doesn't like it, and he is not very comfortable with this accent.

What was even more unsuitable was that a brown-skinned woman with an Indian accent imitated the enthusiasm and body language of white Americans, and exaggeratedly expressed intimacy with each student.

Zhang Yong felt very depressed, not to mention that his mind was full of Hertz and Liu Yining's affairs, and he seemed careless about the training in front of him.

Cameron, the boss, came to visit him during a class break.

"Hey, Yong, it's great to see you in the United States. This quarter, the performance of Chinese OEMs is very remarkable, thank you for all your efforts." Cameron expressed his congratulations to Zhang Yong when they met.

Zhang Yong really wanted to ask, "Boss, how much does China's performance have to do with me?" But after all, he didn't ask the question, and he has no value. This is not an interesting thing, no matter what the reason is.

And Cameron doesn't seem to want to communicate with him too much. In fact, the arrangement of Zhang Yong has always been a headache for him. He has not forgotten Zhang Yong, nor is he ignorant of his current situation.He wants to make good use of Zhang Yong, but there is no suitable position for him.It would definitely not be fair to Li Jia and the others if a general was allowed to directly manage the China region.What's more, the current achievements in China are all made by Li Jia.

"Sorry, Brother Yong, I'm going on a business trip to New York this afternoon. When will your training end? I'm not sure if I can make it back."

"It's okay, boss, you can do your work, I can take care of myself. Next time, see you in China."

"Yeah, okay, let's keep going." Cameron said some chicken soup well wishes, and then never showed up.

……

Heda, an Indian female trainer, also doesn't like Zhang Yong. She didn't like Chinese people very much, and she is not satisfied with Zhang Yong's attitude at the moment. She seems to be displeased with everything, including the possible result of not getting a training certificate. care.He seemed to be thinking all the time, but the things he was thinking were hardly related to the training sessions.

Although Zhang Yong finally got his own certificate (certificate) like every trainer after graduation, but in an internal evaluation written to SKydon, she gave Zhang Yong a not high score.At the same time, he explained why Zhang Yong got a high score in the paper test, but the total score was still not high.

"Chinese people are very smart. They only learn Leadership as a subject of knowledge, just like Chinese students cope with all exams. It is not surprising that he got high marks. But judging from the performance of class discussions and group practice, Yong Not a leadership executive."

Obviously, Heda wanted to have some negative impact on Zhang Yong's future in SKydon, but she overestimated her influence.Her opinion had no consequences, HR just did what she was supposed to do.Hedda's review form was quickly archived, but it's likely that no one has seen it.

……

Arizona, adjacent to Phoenix, a small city called Scottdale Scottsdale, where Hertz is located.

Liu Yining was taking a walk in the city. He had a smooth communication with Hertz. The day before, he drafted a letter of intent and sent it to Hertz's CEO and chairman Russell Anderson. He believed that the letter of intent should be signed soon.If there is no problem, after he returns to China, he can start the acquisition process.

He thought of Zhang Yong and smiled unconsciously.That silly boy was completely stuck in his own thinking mode and couldn't get out.When he suddenly sees Zhongxun's base stations and low-cost terminals one day, he will be extremely surprised.

At this moment, he received a call from Russell.

"Mr. Liu, we are still discussing your letter of intent, and there may not be any results for the time being. I don't think it makes much sense for you to wait here. I think you can go back to China first, or arrange your next itinerary .We have the results, and we will definitely contact you as soon as possible. How do you see it?"

"Of course no problem, thank you." Liu Yining hung up the phone, but frowned.Hertz shouldn't have such an attitude, what else are they discussing?Did something happen?

(End of this chapter)