Rekindle 2003

Chapter 1175 (Two more chapters after Xiao Qinglong's wedding) Actually no worse than the big foreign horse

Zhu Zhaojiang recited to himself with a hint of teasing in his voice.

Kong Ziqian snatched the document from his hand with a depressed look on his face, read it quickly, then rolled his eyes and cursed, "Fuck".

He took out his cell phone and checked, but there was no signal. Kong Ziqian felt annoyed.

He took out a cigarette dejectedly, handed one to Zhu Zhaojiang, and then smoked it himself without any interest.

Zhu Zhaojiang stopped teasing the silly boy and directly told him Qing Yun’s arrangements, including the exchange student matter.

Finally, he looked at Kong Ziqian, who had a sullen face, and added, "In fact, you should understand that the chairman has very high expectations of you."

Kong Ziqian sighed and said in a muffled voice: "All I know is that he lied to me and said we were going to a sunny, beautiful beach place!"

Zhu Zhaojiang laughed out loud: "Don't worry, there are also beauties in Tanzania. Tanzania is even known as the nest of beauties in Africa."

After saying that, he raised his eyebrows at Kong Ziqian in an obscene manner and gave him a look that all men understood.

Kong Ziqian glanced at him and said, "Mr. Zhu, do you have such a strong taste? I still like blondes with blue eyes and big breasts."

Zhu Zhaojiang looked at him like a country bumpkin.

"You, a blue-hooked doll, don't know a thing! You don't know that the real African beauties have darker skin, but they feel very good, as smooth as satin, and are actually no worse than the big horses."

Kong Ziqian shook his head and smiled helplessly: "Okay, then I'll go to Africa to take a look. Anyway, Lao Da asked me to go, so he must have his reasons."

Zhu Zhaojiang nodded and patted him on the shoulder: "Young man, now that you are here, you should make the best of it. Africa... maybe you will find a new world that belongs to you there."

Kong Ziqian blew out a smoke ring in frustration and asked him how he was arranged.

Zhu Zhaojiang shrugged his shoulders and said, “When you arrive in Tanzania, you will follow me and learn how to build a sales network in the first month.

Then, before school started, you took people on a tour around Uganda, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Kenya.

Huawei Company has branches in the local area. You can follow their people to visit customers, understand the local customs and people, and prepare for the next step of setting up branches."

After hearing this, Kong Ziqian put out his cigarette, nodded, and walked towards his room without looking back.

"I'll catch up on my nap first. Call me to the meeting next time. I'm free anyway."

Looking at Kong Xiaopang's back, Zhu Zhaojiang smiled for no reason and turned to look at the skyline.

This child is indeed a bit lazy, but his mentality is really good. I thought he would need to be persuaded for a few days.

……

After all, on the ocean, a cruise ship is faster than a pure container ship.

Especially for this type of mother-and-child barge-type cruise ship, the mother ship does not need to dock to unload cargo along the way, and the child barge can even be unloaded and leave, which is very convenient.

But this made Confucius feel that life was too boring.

It was like taking a fake ocean voyage.

Whenever he arrived at a coastal port, he could follow the supply boat to the shore for a stroll.

But it only takes an hour or two, and most of the time there is no time to even leave the pier, let alone appreciate the local customs and culture.

More like letting off some steam.

Looking at those unfamiliar buildings and people, Kong Ziqian always felt that something was missing.

This superficial experience made him feel a little frustrated, and he longed to understand this land more deeply rather than just staying on the surface.

Only at the beginning did he go to the shore with the supply ship, but later he was too lazy to smell the diesel and just stayed in the cabin.

He had no one to guide him and was in a foreign country where he was unfamiliar with the place, so he was afraid of making mistakes.

However, even so, it was already July 7th when they arrived at their destination, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

This made Confucius Qian speechless, and he drifted on the sea for 28 days.

It would be better to come here directly by plane, it would waste too much time.

But he also knew that if he really took a plane, he would probably throw a tantrum and refuse to come when he saw the situation.

And taking a boat... doesn't give you any chance to regret.

After all, there was no way he could swim back.

And in the subsequent phone call with his parents, he also understood that this was something that the damn cheap Lao Da had discussed with his parents when they were in Jiangcheng.

What else can I say?

He could only smile bitterly. To be plotted against like this by Yanhuang Xiaoqing, Kong Ziqian was quite a figure.

At noon, the sun shines through the clouds onto the sea, making the waves sparkle.

The cruise ship slowly entered the port of Dar es Salaam, and the outline of the port gradually became clear.

Kong Ziqian stood on the deck, looking at the harbor in the distance, feeling both anticipation and a bit of uneasiness in his heart.

He rubbed his sore legs. Living at sea for so long made him a little uncomfortable with the feeling of being on land.

The sea breeze blew gently, bringing a hint of salty scent. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner turmoil.

"arrive!"

Zhu Zhaojiang's voice came from behind, with a hint of excitement.

He patted Kong Ziqian on the shoulder and said, "Young man, are you ready?"

Kong Ziqian nodded, but there was still a hint of confusion in his eyes.

He understood what Zhu Zhaojiang meant when he asked him if he was ready.

According to the agreement after boarding the ship, from this point on, he would begin to perform his duties as a formal employee and a middle-level leading cadre.

In fact, in three months, he will take on the responsibilities of the Secretary-General of the African Corps of the Yanhuang Group instead of being a part-time college student.

This change made him feel both excited and a little stressed.

This journey has not been without gain.

He and the team of over a hundred people that Zhu Zhaojiang brought with him got along really well and became much more familiar with each other.

This provides convenience for subsequent work.

There is something that can be done on board.

The data on African countries provided by Huawei Company needs to be analyzed and judged, and they need to make strategic plans for the local market based on it.

Differentiation of sales tactics, improvement of marketing plans, construction of human resources, improvement of financial systems, and sorting out of internal control systems and processes...

As the first overseas legion of the Yanhuang Group, the African Legion under Zhu Zhaojiang is a model for the entire group.

In the team of more than a hundred people, most of them are actually seeds from other legions. Mentoring and guiding is the theme of their daily work, and there are simply too many things to do.

Zhu Zhaojiang spared no effort in training him and taught him wholeheartedly, treating him as his deputy.

Not only did she not avoid him in anything, but she would even analyze the reasons and logic behind every decision for him bit by bit afterwards.

This nearly one month of intensive training is better than a semester of part-time work.

He learned a lot that he could not learn in class and also understood the importance of teamwork.

This nod obviously did not satisfy Zhu Zhaojiang, who patted his shoulder heavily and said, "We have to face it."

Upon hearing this, Kong Ziqian took a deep breath and adjusted his emotions.

He knew that from now on, he would face more challenges and responsibilities.

But he also understood that this was an opportunity for him to grow and an important step in his life.

He looked at Zhu Zhaojiang and answered firmly, "Brother Zhu, I'm ready."

……

Dar es Salaam, the former capital of Tanzania.

Its status in Tanzania is even higher than that of Huating in China. Located on the east coast of Africa, it is a vibrant and multicultural city and the largest city in Tanzania.

The city's history dates back to the 19th century when it was just a small fishing village.

Over time, Dar es Salaam gradually developed into an important trade center, attracting merchants and explorers from all over the world. Today, it has become the economic and cultural center of Tanzania, with modern high-rise buildings and traditional African markets, full of exotic atmosphere.

The port is busy, with ships constantly coming and going, and the streets are filled with the unique bustle and vitality of Africa.

There are both modern high-rise buildings and traditional African markets here, which is full of exotic atmosphere.

What made Kong Ziqian feel a little incredible was that the local temperature in Dar es Salaam at that time was not as hot as he imagined. Instead, it felt a little chilly in the light rain.

It was just the humidity in the air that made him feel a little ridiculous.

At this time, the first mate Zero Lister laughed and patted him on the shoulder.

“Do you think Africa is scorching hot all year round?
In fact, Tanzania is located south of the equator and its climate is exactly the opposite of that in the northern hemisphere.

The highest temperature is in February and the lowest temperature is in July.

However, this place is located in the tropics, and no matter how cool it is in July, it won't be that much cooler. At most, it's just the difference from "steam sauna" to "blowing fan".

You see, now that the light rain in July has passed, the temperature has dropped a bit and the feeling is quite comfortable.

It was really hot in February, the sun was so strong that it almost melted the skin.

So, you have to choose the right time to come to Tanzania, otherwise you will suffer."

Zero List was actually the same as Kong Ziqian. He first served as an apprentice on this ship and was then sent to the new ship as captain.

After getting acquainted with Zero List, Kong Ziqian learned that Qing Yun had quietly purchased more than 30 -ton cargo ships of various sizes, forming a million-ton deadweight fleet sailing around the world.

Moreover, the ownership of this fleet does not belong to the Yanhuang Group, but to a company jointly established by Qing Yun, Qin Manyan and others.

This shipping capacity is a drop in the bucket compared to the shipping king family, which has more than 3 cargo ships of 3.2 tons and a total deadweight tonnage of million tons, but it is enough to make him astonished.

After hanging out with the sailors for nearly a month, Kong Ziqian had a basic understanding of what these things were.

The construction cost of a new sea-going ship of one ton of deadweight is 400 US dollars, and a ship of one million deadweight tons costs 4 million US dollars.

Although it is possible to finance leasing when buying a ship, Qingyun should have bought all second-hand ships, so there is no need to pay so much cash.

But he knew this cheap guy better...or rather, his sister-in-law Qin Manyan's character.

This must have been purchased in full. Even if it was discounted in half, it would still be 50 million US dollars. Besides, it is impossible that the newness rate is only %.

All I can say is, there is no limit to wealth.

And this operation... according to Zhu Zhaojiang, is Qingyun's family's financial management of idle funds.

However, Kong Ziqian couldn't figure out for a while whether the cheap boss had other considerations behind this move.

In fact, compared with other business sectors under Qing Yun, he feels more interested in shipping.

After all, most teenagers have a dream of becoming a pirate, let alone teenagers who grew up in an era when the game "Uncharted Waters" was popular.

He always felt that there were other meanings behind this move of getting the upper hand.

He didn't know much else, but there seemed to be several fishermen with crew cuts on the boat they were on, or in their team.

There's no way. As a child who grew up in Fujian, I'm very familiar with the fisherman with a buzz cut.

Not every household has one, but every village has at least one or two.

Moreover, he knows nothing when asked about business matters. He is just fiddling with and recording something in the warehouse every day. It would be strange if he was a talent in the company.

However, regarding what Zero Lister said that this weather was the coldest in Tanzania, Kong Ziqian expressed that he didn't want to stay any longer.

Damn, I can get through the coldest times with short sleeves, but what about the hottest times?
"Usually it's about 45 degrees."

Zero Lister's answer made Confucius feel that life was worse than death. How was he going to survive the next year? !

Zerolist patted him on the shoulder and said, "Actually, Tanzania is pretty good. It's considered a tourist destination in Africa."

Kong Ziqian doesn't think so.

A place with an average summer temperature of over 40 degrees, a ridiculous tourist destination.

Zero Lister laughed out loud, "You must have never heard of this saying, it's not that you can't afford to go to the Maldives, but that Tanzania is more cost-effective."

He introduced that the Zanzibar Island not far from here is actually more beautiful than the Maldives.

"Zanzibar Island?" Kong Ziqian asked curiously.

"Yes, it's a paradise-like place, with crystal clear water, white and fine sand, and breathtakingly beautiful scenery."

Zero Lister's eyes sparkled with yearning, "Zanzibar occupies a place among the world's top ten honeymoon islands. It not only has traditional romantic elements such as beaches and seas, but also the tropical flowers and spices covering the entire island provide the most fragrant holiday for newlyweds.

In the ancient Stone Town area in the western part of Zanzibar, you can see buildings of various styles that blend Africa, Arabia, India, Europe, etc.

Among the many islands in Zanzibar, Unguja Island is the most famous.

Explorers, Sudanese, slave traders, and merchants all considered this place a strategic location because it was the only way for merchant ships to sail.

And their story has long been written into "One Thousand and One Nights", which you should have read.

Ancient dhows shuttled across the nearby sea, and the sun gradually set in the sound of the bells from the minaret of the mosque...

It’s only a few dozen kilometers away from here. You can go there on weekends. There are so many beautiful girls there! And you can rent a girlfriend..."

Kong Ziqian rolled his eyes when he heard this, but his curiosity was aroused.

Whether it was Zhu Zhaojiang, Zero Lister, or the sailors on the ship, they all talked about Tanzania being some beautiful African country. I have heard so much about it that my ears are callused.

How beautiful can one be with such a charcoal complexion?
Anyway, with his imagination, it was difficult to depict it in his mind.

At this point, Zero Lister licked his lips and a dissolute smile appeared on his face.

"There are three types of skin color for local women: pure black, white ones who are probably pure Arabs, and the best ones who are bronze-colored, probably mixed-race, with delicate eyebrows and elastic skin..."

After he said this, Kong Ziqian finally understood what was going on.

Well, Tanzania has good port conditions. After the Age of Discovery began, it was called the 'stepping stone of Africa' and a trading transit point between Africa, Arabia and India.

All trading ships entering and leaving East Africa, whether buying gems or trading slaves, would stop in Dar es Salaam and Zang Island for supplies.

Zanzibar was occupied by the Portuguese 500 years ago. Later, the Arabs overthrew the rule of the Portuguese colonists, and in the mid-19th century, British colonists invaded Zanzibar. Such a complicated "background" makes this place full of mixed colors.

As for seafarers, they used to spend several months at sea. Just like a sow that has been in the army for three years, it is natural for them to have some deep-level cultural exchanges.

As a result, there are more mixed-race beauties here, and after hundreds of years of reproduction, local women are full of unique characteristics.

"Like Venezuela, the local ethnic composition can also reflect some historical clues from the side. Cities with developed commerce and multi-ethnic cultures in the past have more mixed-race people and more beautiful girls.

Even black women dressed in Muslim clothing have slim figures and more delicate faces than those in inland Africa, and they don’t even have the thick lips that are unique to Africa.”

After hearing this, a determined light appeared on Kong Xiaopang's wretched big round face, "I must go and see it if I have the chance!"

……

When the cruise ship finally docked, the moment Confucius Ziqian stepped onto the land, he found that he was actually a little unstable.

The ground beneath his feet seemed to be shaking slightly, so he quickly grabbed the railing next to him to steady himself.

This feeling surprised him a little. After all, he was used to the shaking rhythm on the boat. Now he was suddenly standing on solid ground and he felt a little uncomfortable.

“It’s the shore syndrome.”

Zero Lister explained beside him, "But your symptoms are very mild. Just rest for a while and adapt to the land environment."

Kong Ziqian nodded, took a deep breath of the moist air, and felt the solid ground under his feet.

He looked around, and the view of the port gradually became clear.

The buildings in the distance look particularly fresh after the rain, and the people on the streets are wearing colorful clothes and look full of vitality.

The busy scene at the port gave him a sense of excitement; everything here seemed exotic.

After Zero Lister finished speaking, he picked up his backpack and walked out. He couldn't wait to go to Sang Island to spend two days of happy life.

Kong Ziqian looked at his back and cursed him for getting syphilis, but deep down he also felt a little amorous and eager.

It seems... this is a lawless place, right?!

Kong Xiaopang was imagining the beautiful scenery and...cultural customs of Zanzibar Island in his mind!
……

(End of this chapter)