Rekindle 2003

Chapter 1179 This is your test question
Zhu Zhaojiang nodded with satisfaction and said, "Yes, that's the truth. Xiaopang, you hit the nail on the head.

Infrastructure security, this is our advantage.

We want to use this advantage to quickly capture the market and leave those foreign brands powerless to fight back.

We don’t need to compete with foreign brands on price or advertising. We just need to let consumers experience the advantages of our products, and they will naturally choose us.”

Kong Ziqian nodded after hearing this, thought for a moment, then looked up at Zhu Zhaojiang and asked him earnestly.
"Mr. Zhu, regarding the tax issue of turnkey distribution that Bai Le mentioned, do you have any suggestions?"

Since the road ahead is bright, the only thing you need to do on the winding road is to keep going down.

But at this time, Zhu Zhaojiang laughed and said, "Xiao Pang, that's a matter between you and Bai Le, and it's also your test question in Tanzania.

Don’t ask me, figure it out yourself.”

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Confucius Qian didn't care whether the questions were in the exam or not.

As long as it is an exam, there must be a variety of ways to pass it.

Moreover, when it comes to social tests, people only look at the results and do not deliberately pursue the process.

Dragging his tired body, he returned to the staff dormitory of Yanhuang Group in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

The dormitory and office building are not far from each other and are on the same street.

This dormitory building is shared by Yanhuang Group and Huawei Company, and new construction is still underway on the open space behind.

Looking at the densely packed company signs in front of the building, he couldn't help but feel confused.

He could understand that the company and Hua Wei shared the same dormitory building.

The deeply bound cooperation model is not avoided even in China, let alone abroad.

But China Mobile, China Agricultural Machinery, China Shipbuilding, Huating Machinery, China Resources, Houpu...

Are the offices and dormitories of these companies all concentrated together? Is it to save costs?
It seems so. After all, under this overseas model, there will not be many local employees sent over, and a company may only have a few people.

But the signs of the Export-Import Bank of China, the Confucius Institute and even the damn Huazhong University of Science and Technology also appear here. What the hell is this?

Or is there any special consideration here?

He shook his head and stopped thinking about these things. After all, he was just a small management trainee and the people above him would take care of these important matters.

Walking into the dormitory building, he found that it was much more lively than he had imagined.

Employees from other companies were coming in and out of the corridor from time to time, and everyone had a busy and excited look on their faces.

Moreover, not only Chinese people, there should be quite a few foreign employees living here as well.

There are all kinds of races.

This made Kong Ziqian a little dazed.

After seeing this scene, he realized that Yanhuang’s African Legion might not only consist of Chinese and Africans.

It's more like a front-line training base.

This place is like a small United Nations, bringing together people from all over the world, all working towards the same goal.

This atmosphere made him feel somewhat excited, as if he had become part of a great cause.

Thanks to his status as the cheap boss' roommate, Kong Ziqian had a single room instead of a double room like other employees.

When he came to his room, he found that although it was not luxurious, it was fully equipped with everything he needed.

There is a separate bathroom, washing machine, small refrigerator and even a small TV.

The room is also warmly decorated. The light blue walls make people feel peaceful, and the soft bed makes people feel comfortable.

However, when he saw the voltage-stabilizing power supply with a small UPS function and the Huawei label on it in the corner, his heart sank.

Needless to say, the voltage here is unstable and power outages are frequent.

In places where the power supply is unstable, a voltage stabilizer becomes an indispensable device.

He sighed and thought, this is the reality of Africa.

This is true even if this city is the so-called Huating of East Africa.

After simply packing his luggage, Kong Ziqian walked to the balcony and looked at the surrounding scenery.

Night has fallen, and the lights on the streets in the distance are dim, but the construction sites nearby are still busy.

He could hear the roar of machines and see the busy figures of workers.

Everything here seems so strange, yet full of vitality.

He took a deep breath and felt the air here. Although it had a hint of dust, it made him feel relaxed and happy.

Most of the shops around here have Chinese signs. Some sell mobile phone accessories, some sell daily necessities, and there are also a few snack bars.

This place is like a small China, making him feel both familiar and unfamiliar.

Six more buildings are under construction around the two existing dormitory buildings.

The construction sites are brightly lit and the workers are working overtime.

During dinner, I heard from others that these are all supplied exclusively to Chinese companies.

After these buildings are completed, this place will become a real Chinese city.

Standing on the balcony, Kong Ziqian looked at the sea in the distance.

This place is close to the sea, and the sea breeze blows gently, bringing a hint of coolness.

He saw several ships passing slowly on the sea, their whistles echoing in the night sky, and lights flickering on the sea like numerous stars.

Kong Ziqian felt a sense of peace in his heart, as if all his fatigue had been taken away by the sea breeze.

He thought to himself, this is my new starting point, right?
Here, I will start a new life and meet unknown challenges.

……

Back in the room, Kong Ziqian sat at the desk, opened his laptop and began to search for information.

He learned more about Tanzania's tax policies, especially the provisions on value added tax and corporate income tax.

The densely packed English terms on the computer screen gave him a headache.

Fortunately, he passed the College English Test Band 60. Although his score was not high, just over 2005 points (not enough to be exempted from English in future postgraduate studies. The 710-point system was changed to points in ), his vocabulary foundation was pretty good.

A month of intensive English conversations at sea made him realize that it was useless to go abroad without knowing English at level 6.

He stutters, his words are not clear, and his conversational vocabulary is like that of a primitive man, making it difficult for foreigners to understand him.

But with the help of Wenquxing translator, it is still no problem to read some articles, just a little slower.

Confucius studied them patiently one by one.

He knew in his heart that behind these boring policies lay the key to the company's future development.

Besides, English is a tool. The more you use it, the more proficient you will become. It just takes time.

Late at night, Kong Ziqian rubbed his eyes, stood up and stood on the balcony smoking.

He found that Tanzania's tax policy has clear regulations on related-party transactions of multinational corporations, but at the same time there is indeed some room for flexibility.

For example, in certain circumstances, companies can avoid double taxation through reasonable internal pricing.

Seeing this, Kong Ziqian couldn't help but feel happy, thinking that this might be a breakthrough.

Combining the stories told by Bai Le and Zhu Zhaojiang, he understood a truth: the relationship between business and taxation has never been a life-and-death struggle like the relationship between mice and cats.

But symbiosis.

Because the government or interest groups represented by taxation need businesses.

Without the development of enterprises, where will the government’s tax revenue come from?

How can the country's economy grow without corporate investment?

Therefore, there is actually a mutually dependent relationship between the government and enterprises.

He recalled the scene where Ken and Bai Le talked about something in a cafe, and suddenly understood the deep meaning behind it.

Ken never intended to block the business model of Huawei or the future Yanhuang Group, but to make it legal, compliant and reasonable.

Among them, the most important thing is not legality and compliance, but rationality.

What he needs is a plan that he can explain to his superiors and that is acceptable to the company.

In this way, he can safeguard national interests while protecting his own career prospects.

Therefore, what Kong Ziqian needs to do is to find a solution that can satisfy the interests of all parties and can be brought to the table for open discussion so that everyone can be satisfied.

He began to think about how to use the flexibility of the policy to design a plan that could both meet tax requirements and protect the company's interests.

He consulted a lot of information and took detailed notes, trying to find a feasible path through the complex tax policy. He knew in his heart that this was not an easy task. He needed to find a balance within the policy framework that all parties could accept.

He thought of the three levels of beneficiaries mentioned by Bai Le.

Perhaps, we can start from this perspective and design a plan that can both meet tax requirements and bring benefits to local businesses.

He began to try to list various possible options and then analyze their advantages and disadvantages one by one.

Of course, this was not a problem that could be solved with the knowledge that a college student like him possessed.

But it can be said that everyone in this building can be his teacher.

Moreover, this group of people are not air-based academics like some university professors who have never left the ivory tower.

This group of people are all practical, and the suggestions and solutions they put forward are all realistic and feasible.

In a few days, Kong Ziqian found that each plan had its feasibility, but also had some problems.

He needs to constantly adjust and improve before he can find a truly viable solution.

During this process, Kong Ziqian felt a little tired, but at the same time he was full of fighting spirit.

He knew it was a challenge, but also an opportunity.

If he can successfully solve this problem, it will not only bring huge benefits to the company, but also allow him to take an important step in his career.

Kong Ziqian put out his cigarette, turned around and continued to study.

He knew that this would be a long and difficult process, but he believed that as long as he persevered, he would be able to find that critical balance point.

……

Ken walked into the office early in the morning and saw a fat man sitting on the sofa at his door.

He recognized at a glance that it was the little follower that Bai Le brought with him last time.

It’s not that Kong Ziqian is so handsome or eye-catching, but the cube-shaped body of the fat boy is not common in Africa.

This is a difference in aesthetics. In Africa, slim and thin girls are synonymous with ugliness, no matter how beautiful their facial features are.

All men don't like such girls.

However, as long as you have a plump body with a curvy figure, no matter how ugly you are, you are a goddess in Africa!
For men, obesity is a symbol of wealth.

Here, having a big belly is a special honor. The bigger the belly, the more rights one enjoys, while thin people will be laughed at.

However, Ken immediately frowned, thinking that the Chinese business group was somewhat ignorant this time.

They actually sent a young man to deal with me, and in a place like an office.

In Tanzania, how can you discuss things in the office?
The interpersonal relationships here are based on the relaxed atmosphere of a cafe, rather than the serious scenes of an office.

and……

The things that both parties want to discuss are only suitable to be discussed outside the office. Once they enter the office, the contract will be formally signed.

Or just go through a process.

So he ignored Kong Ziqian and opened the door on his own.

Kong Ziqian stood up and said behind Ken, "Sir, You are late now!"

Ken turned around and looked at Kong Ziqian in surprise, feeling a little confused.

How did this little fat guy know he would be late?
Has he been waiting for me?
Before Ken could react, Kong Ziqian continued, "Your government stipulates that office hours are 8:30 in the morning, and now it is 9:07, Mr. Ken, you are late."

Ken was so angry at the little fat guy that he laughed.

In Tanzania, regulations are regulations and enforcement is enforcement.

The pace of life and work is very slow, even in college classes.

The teacher would often be late for class and leave early. Sometimes he would sit quietly in the classroom for a long time, and suddenly a student would come over to inform everyone that the teacher had gone to a funeral or was sick, so today's class was cancelled.

Especially regarding working hours, Ken felt that he had done a very good job. He was the first one to come to work except for the security guard.

Moreover, 'You are late now' was his own catchphrase, which he used to criticize those companies. But now it was used by the Chinese boy in front of him, and he thought it was a provocation.

However, when he caught a glimpse of the seriousness and stubbornness on the little fat boy's face, Ken felt a little bit uneasy and even a little dazed.

As a candidate for the reserve officer system, he did not go to Changshan Zhending to study military science, but instead studied abroad at Fudan University in China.

When he just graduated and came back, he was actually not used to this kind of work style.

Not long after returning to Tanzania, he discovered that the fast-paced life in Huating, with which he had lived for eight years, was incompatible with his hometown.

This place is more like a fourth- or fifth-tier city in China, leisurely and relaxed.

But it is less efficient than small cities in China.

Ken had to admit that when he first returned to China, he felt angry towards his fellow countrymen.

At that time, like Kong Ziqian, he felt uncomfortable with the slow pace of life in his hometown and was even a little dissatisfied.

But as time went by, he gradually understood the rules here and learned how to survive in this environment, and he had no choice but to become one with the world.

At this time, the little fat boy in front of him blinked at him and said in Chinese with a smile,

"Senior, I am a student of economics from Fudan University, Class of 03. We are all family, and I will not complain about you."

Ken was a little amused when he heard this.

This little fat boy looks very young, but I didn't expect him to be so smart.

The corner of his mouth twitched, and Ken looked at Kong Ziqian deeply again. It seemed that this cheap junior had done enough homework before coming.

“You know, this is Africa!”

Ken spoke in English first, as if to remind Kong Ziqian that this is Africa, which has its own rules and rhythm.

Then, he said in Chinese, "Come in."

When Kong Ziqian heard Ken speaking Chinese, he couldn't help but feel happy.

He knew that this represented Ken's recognition of him and that he would have more opportunities here.

He followed Ken into the office.

Ken's office is decorated simply and practically, with some Tanzanian landscape paintings hanging on the wall and several books on taxation on the bookshelf.

Kong Ziqian noticed that Ken's desk was piled with documents, and it was obvious that he was a busy man.

After entering the office, Ken did not rush to say anything, but asked Kong Ziqian whether he wanted coffee or tea.

But before Kong Ziqian could answer, Ken picked up the tea set and started making tea.

As a native of Fujian, Kong Ziqian understands the tea ceremony, at least better than Qingyun, who is a good person.

I have to say, Ken's technique in making tea is very skillful.

He first scalded the tea set with boiling water, then carefully put in an appropriate amount of tea leaves, and then slowly poured in boiling water. The fragrance of tea instantly filled the entire office.

After Ken poured the water at a fixed point, it was like Guan Gong patrolling the city smoothly. The tea soup swirled evenly in the teacup and was finally gently poured into the fairness cup.

This scene left Kong Ziqian stunned. He had never expected that Ken would have such superb tea art skills.

Ken fiddled with the tea set while saying, "In Tanzania, drinking tea is a way to entertain guests."

Kong Ziqian quickly said that he did not deserve it.

Ken smiled and said, "Fudan University is my alma mater. I am from the class of 73 in the Department of Economics. Huating is my second hometown. A visitor from my hometown who is also my junior majoring in the same major is naturally an honored guest."

The two of them talked about their experiences at Fudan University, and Ken asked about the recent situation of several old professors.

He asked about Professor Zhang's health with concern and mentioned the careful teaching he had received from Professor Zhang.

Kong Ziqian told him that Professor Zhang is still in good spirits and is still contributing to the school's education.

Of course, Ken recalled more of his glorious past years. He recalled every detail of his time at Fudan University, from the immaturity when he first entered the campus to the maturity when he graduated. Every stage was full of stories.

Looking at the reminiscent look on Ken's face, Kong Ziqian naturally acted as the supporting actor, interjecting a few words from time to time to make Ken's memories more vivid.

As for whether there is a plot of "Remembering the thin spring clothes of those days", Kong Ziqian doesn't know, but he can feel Ken's deep attachment to that time.

Speaking of the reconstruction of Qingyun Tower, Ken became more interested and asked in detail about the progress and planning of the reconstruction.

Kong Ziqian told him that the reconstruction of Qingyun Tower was progressing smoothly and was expected to be completed soon.

Ken said that he lived there in the past and had deep feelings for every tree and blade of grass there.

Kong Ziqian took the opportunity to talk about his own brother Da Qingyun, who founded the Yanhuang Group and was preparing to make a big splash in Africa.

Ken smiled when he heard this and said that he knew about the Yanhuang Group and he admired young heroes like Mr. Xiaoqing.

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(End of this chapter)