I am a master in India

Chapter 20 This Liar is Too Serious
Faced with the 10 rupees handed to him, Ron casually pressed it down.

Foreigners are foreigners, and it is obvious that they don’t understand the Indian market.

No one bribes officials with just 10 rupees. Even the lowest-ranking policeman on the street starts at 50 rupees.

Of course, the complaints in his heart did not affect the friendly smile on Ron's face.

"Are you visiting Mumbai?"

"Yes, we want to understand the local situation."

"That's exactly what I do, everyone. Welcome to Mumbai!"

Ron opened his arms and greeted them warmly. At the same time, he gave Anand a look.

The latter was startled and quickly picked up the brochure on the desk and distributed it to everyone.

Wow, it’s worthy of being the official publicity department, it’s fully prepared.

Paul and his friends were amazed as they held the brand new manual. They had never seen similar arrangements in other cities in India.

It's this manual. Why does it look a little strange?

Hey, Mumbai Travel Information Company?

"Please take a look at the brochure in your hands. We can provide you with all the guidance services from food, clothing, housing and transportation to eating, drinking and entertainment.

Don't worry about the prices, everything is clearly marked. The photos in the brochure are all taken on location, not just for reference.

Taking the hotels where they stayed as an example, Ron arranged them in order from low to high.

The single room in the first photo doesn't look big, but it is clean and tidy.

The most thoughtful thing is that there are various annotations on the sides of the photos, including room area, basic configuration, and unit price.

The second photo shows another price range, and the prices get higher as you go up.

The only strange thing is that none of these hotels are labeled with names, but are instead referred to as "ABCD".

Nonsense, if I tell you the name of the hotel, then why do you need me as a middleman?

In addition to the hotel, the restaurant behind is also arranged in a similar way, including various entertainment venues.

Simply put, this is a well-printed gem that covers all the places to eat, drink and have fun in Mumbai.

Ron only printed 10 copies of this high-end flip-through manual, and now they are all in the hands of foreigners.

Paul and his friends were a little sensitive about the word "company" at first, but the more they looked at it, the more they liked it.

It's so comprehensive! It's awesome! That's exactly what they need.

"How about it, everyone? If we provide the service, you don't need to bargain with other idle people. This is a one-stop service."

"Can you guarantee that the pictures and prices are exactly the same? You won't raise the price with any other excuses?"

Paul had encountered many similar incidents in other Indian cities, and in his opinion, Indians had no integrity in business.

Although Ron seemed much more reliable now, he still did not let his guard down.

In response to Paul's questioning, Ron took out a stack of documents from the drawer of his desk.

"This is our company's registration information and contract template. Ladies and gentlemen, I need to make this clear to you once again.

Mumbai Tourism Information Company is officially recognized, as you can see from our name, and it is the only one in Mumbai.”

"You mean we can sign a service contract here?"

"Of course, we are a legal and formal company!"

Paul and his group looked at each other in surprise. Today's experience was too novel.

Since coming to the Indian subcontinent, they have almost forgotten that they come from the civilized world, where the spirit of contract is most advocated.

Now when I suddenly hear the word "contract" in India, I am not quite used to it.

The eight or nine people in this small group gathered together and began whispering.

"This company does seem to have some connection with the authorities."

"But this is India, and they look too serious to be charlatans."

"Isn't this a good thing?"

"If you're surrounded by scammers and suddenly a good, honest person shows up, I think you should be more vigilant."

As the conversation progressed, the subject veered off topic, and in the end, Paul made the final decision, choosing to sign the contract with Ron.

In the hearts of these Westerners, they are still more willing to believe in contracts written in black and white.

Ron's fluent English was also a plus; they'd had enough of the curry-flavored, unspoken English. "Thank you very much for your trust. Okay, let's confirm the details of the contract."

Next, Ron briefly explained to them the obligations and rights of both parties, just like he did with Anna and the others.

Most of the obligations belong to Ron, and most of the power belongs to the tourists.

The prices for all activities are subject to the prices in the brochure and are not subject to change by the Mumbai Tourism Information Company.

The more Paul and the others listened, the more satisfied they became. Look, this is what a formal company does.

After nodding to each other, three people came forward to sign the contract.

"Wait, so your team is actually made up of three small groups, right?"

“Yes, we travel together, but our destinations and routes are different.”

"OK, I understand." Ron gave Anand another look while preparing the contract.

Quick! Go get some help!
After matching brainwaves, Anand ran out of the station.

"Gentlemen, please sign here."

Both parties put pen to paper, and when they were done, Ron took out a stamp from the drawer and stamped it.

That's it. He took the company seal with him and just hung it on his belt when he left.

"Next, you can choose your service package. If you like a hotel, just tick the corresponding letter on the list.

All the food and playthings can be mixed and matched as you like. Don’t rush, take your time to choose.”

At this time, the high-end flip booklet becomes the menu, and it also comes with a receipt for ordering.

The latter is simpler and is listed in the format of multiple-choice questions. Hotel: A, B, C, D Restaurant: A, B, C, D
Once you have chosen one, just tick the corresponding option. It is clear and concise.

While this group of foreigners were choosing their services, Anand also came over in a hurry with his people.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Ron gave them some emergency training.

What should and should not be said has been discussed before, and this time I am just emphasizing it again.

They were all Anand's brothers or cousins, and could be trusted to some extent.

Ron explained it here, and the foreigners over there had also chosen their set meals.

"OK, before we officially start our pleasant journey, I have some special services to introduce.

This is not convenient to write in the manual, but I think you will find it interesting.”

Paul and the others pricked up their ears, as "special services" often arouse people's great interest.

"If you need to convert US dollars into rupees, we can provide exchange services. The exchange rate is about 10% to 20% higher than the official one, depending on the amount.

In addition, if you have something you want to sell, we can also act as a matchmaker, and the same applies to buying things. If you have any of the above needs, just contact me directly.

Oh, and you see this round-faced gentleman? His name is Anand, and he can show you some exciting fun."

Ron's last sentence made several foreigners in the group whistle excitedly.

Sure enough, no matter where you are, the things between men and women are always the most likely to interest people.

It’s time to split up and Anand’s brothers will lead the guests with a list.

The ABCD on the bills are written in Marathi on the back, and no foreigner can understand it except the locals.

In order to ensure the reputation of the first group service, Ron also gave everyone a business card.

He told them that if someone asked for a tip in private, they could call the number on the business card to complain.

Well, Xiao Nia was forced to work as a customer service representative at home by Ron.

Ron also gave everyone a copy of the soft paper folding manual, which they could take away.

The above mainly introduces the scenic spots in Mumbai. There is no need to hide them. Everyone will know where they are at a glance.

There are also some common anti-fraud techniques, which are also briefly introduced in the soft paper manual.

Of course, these are just common techniques. Ron didn't write about those that are hard to guard against.

As I said, if you have written everything clearly, why do others still need a guide?

Ron was so excited that he opened three orders in one morning.

This is only the first express train. Victoria Station has more than one express train today.

In addition, he had some other ideas in his mind that were slowly taking shape.

(End of this chapter)