That year the flowers bloomed 1981

Chapter 1329 You want me to be jealous of you?
After Li Ye and the others returned to the hotel, Sun Xianjin immediately contacted Sophia to verify whether the White Elephant Man story was true or false.

After receiving the call, Sofia said calmly, "Did the White Elephant people really come? That doesn't matter, because we trust you more."

Sun Xianjin asked in surprise, "Sophia, you know about the White Elephant People, right?"

Sophia laughed and said, "Sun, although I value our friendship, I can't keep the White Elephant people out. Besides, I trust you all, but don't you trust yourselves?"

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Helpless, Sun Xianjin reported the news to Deputy Director Liang. Liang Furu was not surprised and calmly said, "It's not like we can't do without them. Let's see who's in a hurry."

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Sun Xianjin was frustrated. After all, if this cooperative project had been successful, he would have certainly received some credit. But seeing it stuck in a stalemate, it was no wonder he was frustrated.

He sought comfort from Li Ye: "Brother, why did the White Elephant people have to come at this crucial moment? I asked Sophia, and it doesn't seem like they're trying to trick us!"

Li Ye chuckled softly: "Advanced, when you were studying at Moscow State University, were there any White Elephant students at the school?"

Sun Xianjin nodded, then suddenly paused, and asked in surprise, "Brother, are you saying that the White Elephant People were also introduced by Sophia?"

Li Ye said calmly, "I didn't say that Sophia brought them in, but the appearance of the White Elephant people at this time is the most advantageous mission for Sophia."
Didn't she say that we must stop Kosh Corporation from acquiring the workers' shares? Look at Zelyuchenko today, isn't he even more assertive than the day before yesterday?"

"Besides, even if Sophia doesn't know about White Elephant, what can she do to help us? Is she going to order Kamas to sell us his superior technology at a low price? Although I've only met Sophia twice, I don't think she's that kind of person."

Sun Xianjin was speechless.

Although he was a loyal and affectionate person, Sophia was, after all, a Su'e person. No matter how good their personal relationship was, it was impossible to change Sophia's stance and make her stand on the side of China.

Seeing Sun Xianjin's dejected expression, Li Ye smiled and said, "Sophia is still kind to you. At least she told us which technologies were Kamaz's most valuable secrets. Otherwise, we would have been fooled by them today."

"Haha~"

Sun Xianjin gave a wry smile and asked Li Ye, "Brother, what if Kamas doesn't agree to transfer those technologies to us?"

"Cold dish,"

Li Ye said calmly, "No matter how beautiful a girl is, if she always insists on exorbitant dowries, she will never be able to get married."

It's important to understand that Liang Furu's cooperation with Kamaz was based on Li Ye's expression of interest in the Kamaz car factory to Sofia, so Li Ye's opinion was crucial.

Otherwise, if you spend real money to buy the technology but no car company is willing to take it over, wouldn't that be like spending money to buy junk?

Just like Tatra, another heavy truck manufacturer from Jiangsu, which introduced all its technology to the mainland, no strong automobile company took over, and the project eventually fizzled out.

However, any technology needs an application scenario to be effective. What Li Ye valued most was Kamaz's multi-axle drive technology.
Because the multi-bearing trucks used by Dongfeng Express in later generations are world-class super heavy-duty off-road vehicles, with Kamaz's technology, research should be quicker and easier, otherwise Li Ye wouldn't bother to be interested.

Since Li Ye wasn't interested, the rest of the inspection team were even less interested. Liang Furu quickly arranged to contact other inspection units. Anyway, he had hundreds of tons of supplies in his hands, so he was much more confident than when he first arrived.

However, just two days later, Kamas sent the delegation a banquet invitation.

Li Ye and the others were all amused.

"Hey, are they getting impatient? Well, the exchange rate has dropped quite a bit these past two days."

"I think we need to be cautious. When I contacted the Communist Qing Corps' automobile factory yesterday, they asked me about supplies. We have enough food on hand now, so we're not worried."

"Exactly, they all took advantage of us, and then tried to pull some tricks on us. If they really wanted to be cunning, we'd be their ancestors."

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The members of the inspection team were very excited, and they all dressed up carefully, ready to show off at the banquet that evening.

But when everyone arrived at the banquet venue according to the address, they were almost furious.

Because today, Kamas was hosting not only the Flower People, but also the White Elephant People. And when Sumonkov shook hands with Liang Furu, Liang Furu proudly said, "Today we are holding this banquet for our guests who have come from afar; we hope everyone will get along well."

[Damn it, why didn't you give us a welcome feast when we came a few days ago? Now that the white elephant has arrived, you're all suddenly enthusiastic?]

However, Liang Furu remained calm, gently shook hands with the other party, and then gestured with his lips towards Li Ye and the others behind him.

"Aren't you going to move your things back yet?"

The delegation that came today also brought gifts. Li Ye, Sun Xianjin, and translator Xiao Xu, who are relatively young, took the initiative to carry the gifts. They have already taken the gifts out.

But now Liang Furu says "move back". What does that mean?
Without saying a word, Li Ye picked up the gift and put it back in the trunk of the car in full view of everyone.

We are all educated people, so we can definitely distinguish clearly between "moving in" and "moving back".

Sumonkov and the others were stunned.

Is there really such a shameless practice? Is it really necessary to be so stingy?

Li Ye and his gang were not only stingy, but they also had unpleasant expressions!

Once inside the banquet hall, everyone wore long faces, looking at the white elephant men with disdainful expressions, showing no sign of a smile.

At that moment, Li Ye saw Sophia.

Sofia, dressed in a red evening gown, gracefully walked up to Li Ye and Sun Xianjin, greeting them with a smile.

Out of consideration for their long-standing friendship, Sun Xianjin was able to greet the other party politely with a smile, but Li Ye's attitude was very indifferent. He casually responded with a few "uh-huhs" and then tried to slip away to the side.

But Sophia stopped Li Ye.

"Li, I need your help."

Li Ye glanced at Sophia and said calmly, "Aren't we helping you right now? I think with our presence and that of White Elephant, the workers at the Kamas factory should have confidence and won't sell their shares, right?"

Sofia blinked, then suddenly smiled.

"Li, please don't misunderstand. I need your personal help, so please don't take out your work-related frustrations on me, okay?"

Sofia has a beautiful smile. Although Li Ye has always thought that East Asian girls are the most beautiful, Sofia's temperament is really special.

So Li Ye politely said, "If it's for personal help, I'd be happy to lend a hand."

Sofia smiled and said, "Then, when we dance later, can you be my dance partner?"

Li Ye asked in surprise, "Why did you choose me?"

Sofia smiled slyly and said, "If I don't choose you, I won't be able to refuse Cindy."

"Cindy? Who is Cindy?"

"Look, that's the person."

Sophia subtly gestured to Li Ye, pointing to a young man on the White Elephant's side.

Li Ye immediately said, "I'm sorry, I can't help you with this because I can't dance."

Sophia paused, then said with some concern, "Li, you shouldn't be so rude."

Li Ye shook his head vigorously, refusing to agree.

[Yes, yes, they have class. If an F-35 landed in their territory, its exhaust nozzle would have to be a whole size bigger. You want me to compete with them? I'd concede defeat.]

(End of this chapter)