"Mr. Fang, I am an economic advisor stationed in Japan from the United States. My name is Alexander Dodge. Nice to meet you!"
While he and John were watching Joseph Clark maneuvering smoothly among a group of American generals and Japanese politicians, a tall man with brown hair and blue eyes, wearing a decent high-end custom-made suit, took the initiative to walk up to Fang Lang and say hello. .
Fang Lang was slightly startled when he heard the other person's self-introduction. Although he was very confused, he politely stood up and took the right hand that the other person extended.
"Hello Mr. Dodge! Nice to meet you!"
Alexander Dodge obviously noticed Fang Lang's confused expression and took the initiative to explain:
"Mr. Fang, there is no need to be surprised. Although I am an economic consultant in Japan, I am also an American businessman. My main job in Japan is to promote the market-oriented reform of the Japanese economy."
As soon as he heard this, Fang Lang's eyes lit up. This guy's position was very important! If my layout in Japan can be helped by the guy in front of me, it will definitely be even more powerful!
But he still felt a little strange that the other party suddenly came to him, so he could only calm down and said politely:
"That's it. I didn't expect to see Mr. Dodge here. It's really an honor for me. Thank you for meeting him!"
After saying that, he let go of his hand very naturally and waited for the other party's next move.
Alexander Dodge was not surprised when he saw Fang Lang's behavior. Instead, he smiled slightly flatteringly and said:
"Mr. Fang, don't be surprised! After all, we are still our own people. I cooperate closely with the Morgan family in business, and I am also a very good friend with Mr. Halken Morgan.
The reason why I know of your existence is also due to the introduction of Mr. Halken Morgan. "
The self-introduction of the other party dispelled some of Fang Lang's doubts, and the vigilance on his face relaxed slightly.
"Haha...it turns out to be Mr. Halken Morgan's friend, so of course he is my friend. Come on, let's sit down and talk!"
Fang Lang laughed and hid his doubts, pointing to an empty chair beside him.
Alexander Dodge was not polite, he just smiled and nodded to express some politeness, and then sat on it.
"Mr. Fang, I hope you don't mind interrupting me this time. Mainly because I have a question that I would like your answer to."
Seeing that the other party was straight to the point, Fang Lang had some vague guesses in his mind, and smiled at the other party with a look of listening attentively:
"Oh! I don't know if Mr. Dodge has any questions. You can ask directly. I will tell you everything I know."
Fang Lang's appearance of being very talkative made the other party hesitate a little, but after he pondered for a moment, he still said bravely:
"I'm a little embarrassed to say it. This may involve your company's trade secrets, but I have been holding this question in my mind for a long time. I have always been a little unhappy. If Mr. Fang feels inconvenient to answer, he can refuse to answer."
Hearing that it was a trade secret made Fang Lang even more convinced of his guess. He didn't say anything further, but smiled slightly and signaled the other party to ask questions.
When Alexander Dodge saw this, he no longer hesitated and said directly:
"Mr. Fang, when I opened a branch in Japan from Global Morgan Bank, I noticed your group's actions. It wasn't long before Universal Group and Brazil's Fangyuan Group also started to expand in Japan and acquired shares of many Japanese companies.
There are various indications that your company seems to be very confident in Japan's economic recovery. Although I am optimistic about the future of Japan's economy, in my opinion this process may be a little long.
But judging from your company's layout, your company seems to have different views from mine. I wonder if Mr. Fang can answer my questions. "
As expected by Fang Lang, the other party came here for his group's layout in Japan, and he had no intention of hiding his purpose. He fully explained the reason why he noticed him to express his sincerity.
Hearing this, Fang Lang could only smile and look around, confirming that no one else was eavesdropping around him and the others, then nodded to Alexander Dodge and said:
"Indeed, as Mr. Dodge said, I am very optimistic about the future of Japan's economy. After all, this is a populous country with a population of 80 million. It is such a huge market and if it fully develops its economy without military pressure, The development potential will be unprecedentedly huge.
As a former Asian power, Japan's industrial base and high-quality worker base will inevitably lead to a rapid economic recovery. Japan's development potential can be seen from the four years after Japan's defeat.
You must know that I was stationed in Japan as a Brazilian occupying force. I know the situation in Japan at that time. Looking at Japan now, it is already very illustrative.
More importantly, Japan can serve as a bridgehead for our group to radiate into Asia, allowing us to extend our business and economic tentacles to other populous countries in Asia. "
Of course, it was impossible for Fang Lang to tell the truth to the guy in front of him who was meeting him for the first time. Who knew what the other person's position was, and he might turn around and tell the Japanese about his actions.
However, judging from the fact that he has not attracted the attention of the Japanese, the other party probably did not tell the Japanese about his findings. This actually made Fang Lang feel more favorable to this guy.
Therefore, he picked up some good-sounding and very reasonable words to say to the other party. As for whether the other party would really believe it, he could not guarantee it.
Listening to Fang Lang's words, Alexander Dodge nodded while listening. He seemed to feel that what Fang Lang said was very reasonable, but obviously he was not the person who could be sent to Japan as an economic adviser by the United States to guide Japan's market-oriented reforms. Any stupid person will naturally have his own ideas.
Therefore, how much he believes in Fang Lang's words depends on him.
"Mr. Fang is indeed far-sighted. As you said, a huge population means a huge market, and Japan, which is waiting for development, does have the strength and innate advantages to become an economic bridgehead in Asia.
It seems that my views on Japan's economy are still too conservative. After returning home, I will need to make some re-planning based on Mr. Fang's views. "
Seeing that the other party seemed to agree with his words, Fang Lang couldn't help but scratch his head. The guy in front of him was obviously not easy to deal with!
"Haha... Mr. Dodge is joking. The reason why I am so optimistic about the future of Japan's economy is inseparable from your efforts. I would not invest in Japan before the war, but now Japan has been fully marketized under your guidance. The market is our paradise.
Let us raise a toast together here to thank Mr. Dodge for his great help to us. "
Fang Lang could consider this to be a well-founded compliment. After all, his company's future development in Japan really needs the help of the economic consultant in front of him.
After hearing this, Alexander Dodge naturally raised his wine glass and clinked it with Fang Lang with a smile on his face. John Clark on the side also picked up his wine glass and clinked it very wisely, then quietly stepped back and looked at the two people in front of him quietly. Guy's show.
After taking a sip of the slowly bubbling light golden champagne, Alexander Dodge smiled again and asked:
"As far as I know, various consortiums in the United States are now focusing their main attention on Europe. In my opinion, the European market supported by the European aid plan is obviously more attractive than Japan. Why at this time, Mr. Fang wants to separate Will we devote some of our efforts to the Japanese market?
This doesn’t seem to be in line with the capitalist’s habit of pursuing profit maximization? "
The other party was still testing Fang Lang's purpose of investing in Japan, both inside and outside his words. Apparently he didn't believe that Fang Lang was simply optimistic about Japan's potential.
Fang Lang smiled and followed the other person's words:
"Mr. Dodge has said that Europe is dominated by consortiums. For a small company like ours, it's fine to follow the consortiums and drink soup. It's better not to rush ahead and compete with them for food."
Alexander Dodge obviously didn't believe this. If he were an ordinary person, he might really believe it. But he has a deep relationship with the Morgan family. He is very familiar with what role Fang Lang played in the implementation of the European aid plan. clearly.
Fang Lang said that he was not competing with the consortiums in Europe. In fact, Universal Group has already become one of the most active consortiums in the European market. After all, they were the first to receive the news and the most well-prepared consortium. One, and more importantly, they have the support of force in Europe.
Moreover, their purpose was clear, their division of labor was clear, and they acted with ease. They were obviously well prepared for the situation in Europe, and it was not as simple as taking a sip of soup as Fang Lang said.
Therefore, Alexander Dodge didn't believe Fang Lang's words at all, but at the same time, he seemed to have caught a clue.
Couldn't help but test it again:
"Mr. Fang is joking. Your company is not a small company. The size and strength of Universal Group are now that of a large American conglomerate. If you want to eat a big piece of cake in Europe, no one dares to raise objections.
Therefore, I guess Mr. Fang is preparing to deploy in Japan in advance when other major consortiums are focusing their attention on Europe. When the European market matures, he will then stimulate the development of the Japanese economy and eat the biggest piece of cake in the Japanese market. ,Is it right? "
While Alexander Dodge said this, he became more convinced of his guess. Even more in his mind, Fang Lang may know that he cannot blatantly control the economy of certain countries in Europe.
But in Japan, which is located in Asia, Fang Lang is more likely to succeed in the absence of competitors. This is the essence of a capitalist!
Alexander Dodge, who felt that he had thought of Fang Lang's true purpose, showed a hint of joy on his face. The other party wanted to profit from Japan's market economy, which did not conflict with his current main job, and could even be said to complement each other.
As long as I can get the support of the other party, I can promote the rapid recovery of Japan's economy. This is a rare opportunity for me.
After Fang Lang heard Alexander Dodge's words, he understood that the other party had misunderstood something, but for himself, this could be regarded as a beautiful misunderstanding. It was better than telling the other party that he knew the future history, and Japan was about to suffer because of the peninsula. Well, the war has ushered in a wave of unprecedented prosperity!
Moreover, the other party's current work in Japan does not conflict with my own layout in Japan. It can even be said that we are natural allies, and I can complete many things through the other party that are not suitable for me.
With his relationship with the Morgan family, he was not worried at all about this guy daring to wear small shoes for him.
Therefore, Fang Lang did not answer the other party's question directly. Instead, he showed a meaningful smile. The look on his face that said he had seen through the situation but didn't want to tell it off almost directly admitted the other party's guess.
Regarding Fang Lang's performance, Alexander Dodge, who thought he had guessed Fang Lang's purpose, was naturally overjoyed.
He quickly showed a friendly smile to Fang Lang and said:
"If that's the case, I think we should be very good friends."
Alexander Dodge's words were almost equivalent to making his attitude clear. Fang Lang was certainly not polite at this time, so he laughed without hesitation and said:
"Since Mr. Dodge is Halken Morgan's friend, he is naturally my friend. We can meet each other thousands of miles away in Japan today. According to the old saying of us Chinese, all this is fate.
I think we will become inseparable and beloved relatives and friends. "
Fang Lang's statement made Alexander Dodge burst into laughter. The two of them raised the champagne in their hands in a tacit understanding, touched it lightly in mid-air, and let out a pleasant "ding"! Then both of them drank the champagne in their glasses very simply.
John Clark on the side understood that these two guys had reached an agreement. In the future in the Japanese market, the two sides must be working together in collusion. They should not be close allies who support each other and make progress together.
He knew the deeper reasons for Fang Lang's layout in Japan, and he was also planning to establish a fruit and vegetable processing company, which could benefit from it. Of course, he would not stand up and express any different opinions.
The occasion here is obviously not suitable to discuss further cooperation content, and Fang Lang will not personally come forward to discuss the next details with the other party in depth. After all, his current identity is the Brazilian Navy Rear Admiral.
Professional matters should still be left to professionals. After making an agreement with the other party to arrange for the specific person in charge to visit in person tomorrow and discuss the specific details, Fang Lang stopped discussing work matters.
Then, the other party stood up very politely and said goodbye to Fang Lang and John Clark beside him. With the other party's current status, it is indeed more noticeable to communicate with a Brazilian Navy Rear Admiral for too long. Especially when there are several high-level Japanese government officials here.
After the other party left, John smiled at Fang Lang and said:
"Brother, you can do it! Now you are a big shot no matter where you go!"
Regarding John Clark's ridicule, Fang Lang just smiled slightly and said:
"I am not a big shot. Japan is Colonel Clark's territory. Colonel Clark is the big shot here! I just don't know what Mr. Clark will think after knowing the status of Mr. Clark!"
Fang Lang's gloating performance made John furious. He couldn't help but give Fang Lang a kick under the table, and soon the two of them started laughing and joking.
Because of Alexander Dodge's active approach, the few people who were watching here slowly shifted their gazes.
(End of chapter)
