African Nationhood

Chapter 7 The waitress’s big gamble
  Why is the French businessman looking for me at this time? Is it about lighters?

Shi Jintang got out of bed with a grin on his face, lit a candle and moved over to open the door.

Outside the door, besides the waitress who had just left, there was also a tall man.

"Please come in!"

Alice first took the candle from Shi Jintang and put it on the table, then quickly walked to Shi Jintang and helped him sit on the stool.

"Mr. Shi, I'm sorry to bother you so late."

"It's okay, please sit down, sir."

The tall man followed and sat down. Under the candlelight, you could clearly see that this French man had a fair face, blond hair, and a striking high nose. He should be no more than thirty years old.

Europeans are already mature in their teens. It is basically difficult to tell the specific age before the age of thirty. After the age of forty, they almost look old all at once.

"Hello Mr. Shi, let me introduce myself. My name is Henri Lebel, and I am a French businessman.

I apologize again. On the way back to the hotel, I saw the lighter held by this lady for lighting. What surprised me was that the structure of this lighter was very exquisite and beautiful.

After asking, I found out that this new type of lighter was invented by you. "

After listening to the Frenchman's introduction, Shi Jintang did not respond and just nodded for him to continue.

"I am interested in selling this new type of lighter. I wonder if you have the French agency rights for sale?"

This Frenchman has a very keen business sense.

Lebel, the surname Lebel is a bit familiar.

By the way, Nicholas Lebel, the man who invented mankind's first smokeless powder rifle in the original time and space.

I wonder if these two people are related?
  "Mr. Lebel, you have a keen eye and recognize the bright future of my invention.

But as an inventor and holder of patents from various European countries, I would like to know if I license the agency rights of Zhibao lighters to you, how would you like to promote this product? "

Henry Lebel was shocked by the young man in front of him. He did not directly offer a price but instead asked himself.

Moreover, the questions asked by this young oriental man were very in-depth, far less dull and boring than ordinary craftsmen.

He looks more agile and sharp, and he should be an outstanding young man with excellent business talents.

"Oh, I plan to place a long-term advertisement in a well-known French newspaper and then open up sales points nationwide."

The Frenchman's answer was quite satisfactory, with no surprises.

"Well, advertising in newspapers is a mature promotion plan, but the idea is too rigid. Can we try the 'word of mouth effect'?"

"Word of mouth effect?"

People of later generations will naturally understand this kind of promotion idea when they hear it, but it is still difficult for the "ancients" in the 19th century to understand this kind of thinking.

“The so-called ‘word-of-mouth effect’ relies on actual users’ experience as a means of communication.

Miss Alice was lighting up the road at night with the Zippo lighter I gave her, and you saw it.

If you think this thing is good and come to me immediately, it is a kind of "word-of-mouth effect". "

After listening to Shi Jintang's explanation, the Frenchman's face immediately showed a thorough understanding.

"Thank you for your explanation, Mr. Shi, you have created new business thinking. This is a major innovation and an epoch-making way of promoting products.

I hope you will allow me to spread this promotion method of yours. "

Henry Lebel was a little excited. Not only did he gain new knowledge, he was also proud of his keen sense of smell.

"Your request is not too much, I promise you, let's talk about something more practical.

Do you have any specific ideas about the promotion method of 'word of mouth effect'? The excitement on the Frenchman's face was quelled by Shi Jintang's words. He swallowed and hesitated: "Oh, I don't have a specific idea about this yet. I need you to give me some time, okay?" "

"Okay, then you can go back, I will stay here for another day tomorrow.

Come back to me when you have sorted out your thoughts, and we will discuss it in detail. "

"Okay, I will prepare well. Thank you for your generosity and wisdom, which has allowed me to increase my knowledge and expand my thinking."

After seeing off the Frenchman, Shi Jintang discovered that the waitress Alice Underwood did not leave with him.

Her expression couldn't be seen clearly because of the dim candlelight.

"Miss Alice, why don't you go back?"

"Oh, are your injuries serious?"

"Well, it's not too serious. It's just bruised in some places. It will be fine after a few days of rest."

"Thank you again for your help and generosity to me. I have a request. I wonder if you will allow it?"

Oh, this woman is a bit pushy.

"What request?"

“Although I have only been in contact with you for a short time, I can see that you are a good person, with maturity and wisdom that belies your age.

So I want to follow you, please take me in. "

"what?"

The surprise on the Oriental's face made Alice's heart beat faster. She knew that her request was reckless and excessive.

Her father once told her: Many times in life, you need the courage to take a gamble.

Even if we fail, we won’t lose much because we don’t have much left.

She is an Irish immigrant. Because of her father's gambling philosophy, her family crossed the ocean from distant England to the New World.

It's just that they were not very lucky. Instead of living the good life they had longed for before coming to the United States, they ended up in even more misery.

Not long after she was naturalized, her parents fell ill and passed away one after another, leaving a thin younger sister to live with her.

She was harassed and bullied by drunken men in the bar every day, and she wanted to get away, but the pressure of life simply did not allow her to escape.

Finally, I met a wise and wealthy man. He had good looks and was kind to people. He was not as rude and mediocre as white people.

It shouldn't be too bad to follow him, at least it won't be worse than it is now, so she mustered up the courage to express her thoughts boldly.

The words just now exhausted Alice's strength. At this moment, her whole body was weak. It was the luck hidden in her heart that supported her body.

After realizing his gaffe, Shi Jintang immediately started to manage his expression.

"Oh, I will consider your request carefully. I will think about it again when I wake up tomorrow. Now I just want to sleep comfortably."

After listening to Shi Jintang's words, Alice immediately felt a sense of ecstasy in her heart.

He agreed, provided that he could make him feel comfortable tonight.

Alice, you are not a little girl anymore, what are you waiting for?
  Thinking of this, Alice took a deep breath and then turned her back and silently unbuttoned her chest, revealing her broad chest.

When he turned around again, Shi Jintang's throat was dry as he saw the porcelain whiteness in the dim candlelight.

"Oh, you are..."

After revealing everything, Alice let go, "My faith requires me to remain a virgin before marriage. I hope you can treat me kindly..."

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