When the three of them finished talking and returned to the fertilizer plant, they heard two foreigners chattering away in a high voice.
The surrounding officials were all confused. The translator was not here, so they couldn't understand!
Although the language was incomprehensible, by observing the expressions and tone of the foreign guests, one could most likely infer that the two of them were in a very unhappy mood.
It's just that these officials couldn't understand why these two foreign guests changed their faces. What kind of anger were they?
Even if someone shouted for translation!
When he heard everyone calling him, Zhou Yang immediately said: "Here we come!"
At that moment, everyone immediately made way to let Zhou Yang, Director Huang and others into the middle of the circle.
"What happened, Sir? (Sir, what happened?)"
The engineer named James finally saw this translator who could understand what they were saying. When he saw Zhou Yang, he immediately started speaking English with a Texas accent.
While he was speaking, Zhou Yang was speaking to Director Huang and others with simultaneous translation: "Your project is really terrible and seriously deviates from our design plan. For example, the strength level of the concrete on the ground is serious. Not up to standard, and the sanitary conditions are worrisome...”
Upon hearing these words translated by Zhou Yang, both directors Huang and Wang widened their eyes.
James thought that their words had frightened these two stupid officials, but what they didn't know was that Director Huang and Deputy Director Wang were surprised by Zhou Yang's prediction.
This is even more accurate than the prediction. If Zhou Yang hadn't been invited by them, both Huang and Wang would have felt that Zhou Yang had colluded with the two foreigners in advance.
Director Huang looked at Zhou Yang and said: "Tell them, just say that all our constructions are built according to the design drawings they sent in advance, including the required marking and strength of the cement, which have been strictly reviewed. There is absolutely no such thing as what he said!”
At the moment, Zhou Yang translated Director Huang's words to James.
Seeing that the local official was not intimidated by them, the other party immediately started chattering again.
"We have checked it all, and your project is really bad and does not meet our requirements at all..."
If Director Huang hadn't been warned by Zhou Yang in advance, he might have been fooled by them.
But now that I knew their routine, I immediately became impatient.
"You ask them what to do?"
When Zhou Yang translated this to James and his assistant, a hint of surprise flashed in their eyes.
After saying so much, this is what they meant.
Even though the business trip from the beautiful country to this big eastern country was well subsidized, they were treated like VIPs, and the other party would give them some gifts more or less when they left.
But this is not the reason why they traveled thousands of miles and traveled across the ocean.
What really matters to James and others is that they can make a lot of extra money in their normal work.
In the past few years, they have been able to earn a lot of money every time they travel to these relatively backward countries.
Not only James, but the vast majority of other technicians and engineers have discovered that ordinary people and officials in these technologically backward countries have little doubt about what they say, almost to the point of obeying them.
It's like scamming fools, and every time they tear up and make hundreds of thousands of dollars more.
Judging from the appearance of the local official in front of them, their plan should be successful again.
Thinking that a huge sum of no less than 100,000 US dollars would soon fall into his pocket, James looked at the crowd with a little more fiery eyes, but his expression became even more arrogant.
At that moment, he started his performance according to the pre-written script...
"Mr. Mayor, your project construction is seriously inconsistent with our design drawings, and many indicators cannot meet our requirements, so we request to stop equipment delivery."
"If you want us to deliver the equipment as planned, either all these unqualified projects will be demolished and rebuilt, or we will re-plan the installation design, but you will need to pay us additional costs!"
Upon hearing Zhou Yang's translation, Director Huang's face suddenly darkened.
Zhou Yang really guessed it right. These foreigners are really shameless and dirty.
Not only did he confuse right and wrong, but he also resorted to naked extortion.
"You ask them how much it costs?"
"hOW mUCh?"
“USD 150,000!”
Hearing James' answer, Zhou Yang was also stunned.
He originally thought that this guy's offer of five to one hundred thousand dollars was cruel enough, but he didn't expect that this bastard asked for $150,000, which was equivalent to 225,000 yuan.
This dog's appetite is really ridiculous!
As far as Zhou Yang knows, the per capita annual income in the beautiful country is only more than 7,000 US dollars, and this 150,000 is equivalent to their total income for two years.
This is just treating them like leeks, and they are disposable leeks. You can cut them as hard as you can!
But I feel relieved when I think about it. Such a set of equipment and technology is worth tens of millions of dollars. In comparison, a mere 150,000 yuan is nothing.
When I don’t understand the installation technology and know that the other party may be deceiving them, most of the time I can only hold my nose and admit it.
"Comrade Zhou Yang, how much do they want?" Director Huang's voice rang in Zhou Yang's ears.
"150,000 US dollars is equivalent to our 225,000 yuan!"
"so much?"
Zhou Yang immediately said: "Leader, I will negotiate with them next, is it okay?"
"Yeah, but I hope you can be as tactful as possible and don't push people into a hurry!"
"Um!"
Then Zhou Yang immediately asked: "Mr. James, is this fee of 150,000 yuan your own intention or your company's intention?"
"Sir, does it make a difference?"
"Yes, because we have to report to our superiors. After all, US$150,000 is not a small sum of money. We cannot use taxpayers' money without a suitable reason!" Zhou Yang said.
"It's our company's practice!" James said.
"Okay, now we need to know what are the unqualified parts of the factory we built, and we need you and your assistant to give written explanations, so that we can use these explanations to apply for funds from our superior department!" Zhou Yang Said again.
James was obviously very proficient in this procedure. He immediately took out a few printed forms from his assistant's briefcase, then took out a pen and started writing quickly on the paper.
A few minutes later, a fresh "document" written in English came out.
After taking the document handed over by James, Zhou Yang looked at it carefully and found that what was written on it were some simple engineering quality issues.
He immediately said: "Mr. James, your explanation document is not enough for us to apply for sufficient funds from our superiors!"
James frowned and said immediately: "Then how can I help you apply for funds?"
"You need to clearly write down the installation design change fee and the corresponding amount, so that we can apply for the fee and then pay it to you!" Zhou Yang slowly induced.
"good!"
Soon, the guy wrote down these requirements according to Zhou Yang's request and signed his name and that of his assistant.
After getting the evidence, the corners of Zhou Yang's mouth raised slightly, and his eyes when looking at James instantly became sharp!
