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Chapter 1524: Tangren's Advantages (rd update, please subscribe)
The Pan Asia Airlines C717 jet tilted one wing over the Sulu Sea, lowered its altitude, and finally approached the Chang'an International Airport on the outskirts of Chang'an.

As the plane was about to land, Zheng Guilu eagerly looked down at the bustling metropolis below from his window seat.

He felt a little nervous due to excitement, but actually, he was not nervous at all. After all, he had been here more than once. Although he only graduated from high school, he had attended classes at Nanyang University Business School a few years ago. Although he was not a real international student, he still benefited a lot from studying here.

"Well, it's nothing big. I just came here to discuss cooperation with them."

The reason why Zheng Guilu came here was to discuss cooperation issues with the construction company here.

Although South Korea's construction technology capabilities are very poor, there are many companies in SEA whose technical capabilities are among the best in the world.

Over the past decade, these construction companies and design firms have not only designed and built skyscrapers, highways, high-speed railways, airports, ports and other infrastructure projects in SEA, but have also participated in a large number of projects in other countries.

The construction companies here are not only involved in projects in Southeast Asia and Africa, they have even explored the European and American markets.

They not only have the best construction engineers, but also the best construction technology. In short, at present, the best construction technology in the world is here.

Even America can't compare to this.

In fact, Zheng Guilu did not understand the development of architectural history. When skyscrapers rose in the late 19th century, the United States was far ahead in terms of architectural technology. After the end of World War II, with the rise of East Asia in the 20s and 21s, Japanese and Korean construction companies became world-class construction companies. In the late th century and early st century, Japanese and Korean construction companies almost monopolized the international construction market. A considerable number of projects in the famous Dubai were undertaken by Korean companies such as Samsung.

But soon, Japanese and Korean companies were replaced by big countries. After more than a decade of practice in large-scale infrastructure, big countries' construction companies finally went overseas to participate in international market competition, just like entering other industries. Once they entered this industry, big countries' construction companies overwhelmed Japanese and Korean companies and made them doubt their lives. There is no way, they really have an advantage in labor costs.

In fact, the transfer of this construction technology is itself an inevitable development of infrastructure. When the United States completed its modern infrastructure, Japan and South Korea just started. By introducing overseas technology, their companies grew rapidly and then replaced American companies.

The same is true for major countries. They also initially introduced and digested modern construction technology. With the economic take-off and the arrival of the era of large-scale infrastructure, after more than ten years of training in their own country and accumulating rich experience, they naturally replaced the construction companies of Japan and South Korea.

Now, after more than ten years of hard work in the local market, SEA's construction company is heading towards the international market, which is an inevitable development.

The Korean construction company represented by Zheng Guilu is not worth mentioning in terms of technology. That's why he came here to improve his own technical level by seeking cooperation.

Although he was a foreigner, he still passed customs inspection through the national channel as he held Qiao Ming's passport.

When I took my passport, the customs officer said, "Welcome home."

Zheng Guilu felt an inexplicable sense of intimacy.

"Home"!
This is indeed their home. For these overseas Chinese, this is indeed their support, and it has always been so.

The word "go home" gave Zheng Guilu an inexplicable sense of belonging.

This sense of belonging is something he couldn't find in Korea. When Zheng Guilu was inspecting customs, the assistants who came with him to Chang'an were waiting to pass the customs inspection. They were Koreans, and the customs clearance procedures were more complicated.

After waiting for a while, the group left the airport by car. On the way, Li Yonghao, the company's representative in Chang'an who came to pick them up, said:
"Director Zheng, we have initially contacted several construction companies, but they don't seem to be very interested in cooperating with us,"

Looking at the silent Li, Li Yonghao continued:
“After all, they have a lot of business dealings with Xigong, and if we go there now, we’ll be their competitors.

In this case, they are definitely not willing to cooperate with us.”

This is common sense in business. No one is willing to support a competitor.

This was also the most difficult part of Zheng Guilu's journey.

"So, Director, I think it will be difficult for us to convince them to cooperate with us. Of course, if we can find capable people, we should be able to make some breakthroughs with their help."

The capable people Li Yonghao mentioned were the company's senior managers. They must have a certain influence on the construction company. If they could get their help, then this matter must be something that Zheng Guilu knew in Chang'an.

"Don't do that for now? I'll talk to them in person later."

Zheng Guilu certainly knew what Representative Li was thinking. In fact, the entire Samsung Company was now watching him to see how much benefit he could bring to the company.

In other words, everyone is looking forward to when this Tangren director can make use of the advantages of his status.

Status advantage, this is the fundamental reason why he was promoted to director at such a young age. After all, this guy only graduated from high school. If it weren't for his Tangren status, how could he be in such a high position?

"Director, the hotel has been arranged for you. We..."

Before Li Yonghao could finish, Zheng Guilu said:

"Since the hotel has been arranged, there is no need to go there now. Um... let's go to Hetai Building now." "Let's go now. It's afternoon now..."

Li Yonghao said with some doubt:

"We may not be able to make it in time. By the time we get there, they will almost be off work."

"Isn't this just right?"

Zheng Guilu said:
"After work, we can have a meal together, have a couple of drinks, and talk about something."

Hearing the director say this, Li Yonghao sneered in his heart.

My goodness, he thought he was in Korea!

Doesn't he know that no one here discusses work after get off work hours?
However, Li Yonghao did not remind him. After all, he was the director, and since he had made the decision, he had to obey.

More than half an hour later, the car stopped in front of the Hotai Building. Hotai Construction is the earliest construction company and a subsidiary of North Borneo Company. It is also a well-known construction company ranked among the top five in the world.

Because of this, all kinds of customers come and go here every day, and among these customers, there are customers from major European and American countries, as well as customers from developing countries such as the Middle East, South America, and Southeast Asia. Among these customers, South Korea is the least noticeable one, because... it is too poor.

Therefore, when Zheng Guilu and his party arrived at the lobby of Hetai Building, no one paid any attention to them at all and they were just given a symbolic reception.

"Representative Li, Section Chief Wang is not in the company today. He is at the construction site. Otherwise, you..."

Li Yonghao spoke without waiting for the receptionist to finish.

"Oh, I'm not the protagonist today. Let me introduce you to Director Zheng from our company. He is here..."

After Li Yonghao finished speaking, Zheng Guilu said:
"I'm here to see Manager Han Changping!"

The receptionist was stunned because Han Changping was the general manager of Hetai Construction.

Before he could react, a group of people came out of the elevator on the other side. Han Changping, who had just walked out of the elevator, heard someone wanting to see him, so he looked in the direction of the voice, and then took the initiative to walk over and greet them.

"Hello, I'm Han Changping. Little brother, your accent is also from Shandong Province?"

As soon as he saw the real master, Zheng Guilu bowed and said:

"Yes, Mr. Han. I am Zheng Guilu, a director of Samsung Company. My ancestral home is Weihai, Jiaodong. My father went to Korea when he was young. This time I came to Chang'an on business. I heard that Mr. Han is a senior in our Shandong business community, so I came to visit Mr. Han. Please forgive me for my intrusion."

When he spoke, Zheng Guilu's accent was completely a Shandong accent. He bowed again and handed over his business card with both hands again.

Looking at the young man in front of him, Han Changping, who heard the local accent and felt very familiar with it, took the business card with a smile and said:

"It's not easy to be a director of a company at such a young age. Hmm..."

Han Changping thought for a moment and said:
"I happen to have no plans tonight, and there is a Shandong cuisine restaurant nearby. Let's go and taste the flavors of our hometown."

"It's my pleasure, Mr. Han, please go first."

Seeing the two of them walking out side by side, Li Yonghao was completely stunned. Although he knew that Han Changping was from Shandong Province, he did not expect that Director Zheng could be so easily connected with such a big shot.

Seeing Li Yonghao's surprised expression, assistant Jin Yiming, who was watching next to him, said with a smile.

"See? That's the Tang people's advantage."

This is the advantage of the Tang people. If it were a foreigner, a big shot like Han Changping might not even look at him, but they are from the same hometown.

Looking at Li Yonghao who was stunned and still hadn't recovered from his shock, Jin Yiming asked:

"Representative Li, now you understand why every club needs a Tang Dynasty director, right?"

Now even a fool would understand why a Tangren director is needed? Because when Tangren directors deal with these companies in Changan, they are closer to each other and it is easier to reach a consensus.

(End of this chapter)