be honest. As a veteran outreach worker. Liu Yunquan, who has just celebrated his 52nd birthday, can be considered a person who has seen all kinds of storms.
When he was young, he even followed the team through the snow-capped mountains. But at this moment. This experienced foreign liaison officer, who had just returned from Mao Xiong to report on his work, fell into a brief downtime.
Gulu. He swallowed his saliva dryly, hesitated for a moment, and asked the man in front of him again: "Comrade Yang Wen, I'm sorry, maybe I'm a little old and I didn't hear some words clearly."
"You just said... we are going to hold a Coke exhibition in Moscow?" The Yang Wen Liu Yunquan mentioned was a young man in his early twenties, with a fair complexion and a pair of gold-rimmed glasses. Secretaries of certain leaders.
Hear Liu Yunquan's question. Yang Wen had a nice smile on his lips. Despite his appearance, he is still an idol who can ride a sewing machine: "Yes, Comrade Yun Quan, the organization has been decided. It will be organized in Moscow in four days." A coke show.”
"Due to some 404 risks... ahem, rather special reasons, there will be no particularly senior leaders from both sides of this exhibition, so this matter can only be left to you." Liu Yunquan suddenly said stagnation.
Yang Wen's answer proved that there was no big problem with his hearing, but it made Liu Yunquan even more confused.
Rabbit went to Moscow to hold a Coke Exhibition? What kind of painting style is this? Then he thought for a moment, and a reasonable explanation came to his mind. He seemed to understand and said to Yang Wen: "Oh, I understand, Comrade Yang Wen , when you say Coke, you should mean soda, right?"
"For example, the Shanhaiguan soda in Tianjin, or the Arctic Ocean in the capital?" Due to Yang Wen's limited experience, he mistook the soda for Coke. This was the only reasonable explanation Liu Yunquan could think of.
After all, although there are no Coke factories in China today, there are still quite a few soda factories. Actually.
The intersection between China and soda can even be traced back to the mid-19th century. The soda at that time was called Dutch water, and it flowed into the country as the country opened. This stuff only had lemon and bubble flavors added. The earliest written record comes from "Shanghai Travel Miscellaneous Notes" in the 13th year of Guangxu's reign.
The old man who wrote the book also reminds everyone
"The plug will pop out when you open it, so be careful not to get hit in the face", so it was later also called marble soda. As for the first soda factory opened in China, it was Zhengguanghe Soda Factory in Shanghai.
This was a business opened by the British in China. At first, it mainly sold soda imported from the Netherlands, which was equivalent to today's supermarket.
Later, Zheng Guanghe felt that soda was quite profitable, and it did not require high technical content like wine, so he decided to open a factory to make more money, and did not involve the Dutch in business. Their famous road in Shanghai A factory was built around the corner and named
"Magic City Mi Le Water Plant". The origin of the name is very literary, taken from the "Book of Songs"
"Excessive secretion can make hunger happy." At that time, Lao Deji Pharmacy and Watsons Pharmacy were also eyeing the soda business in Shanghai. These two companies also followed the pace of Zhengguanghe and built factories one after another.
From then on. Soda factories in China began to bloom. But in this day and age. The most famous soda factory in China is Shanhaiguan Soda in Jinmen.
The predecessor of Shanhaiguan Soda Drink was also a foreign businessman. The factory was established around 1900 and was called Wanguo Soda Drink Factory.
Shanhaiguan soda has been a high-end product since its debut. Even the wedding banquet of the last emperor Puyi used their soda.
In 1923. Coca-Cola begins to enter China. Since Shanhaiguan Soda Water Factory is relatively powerful, it turned to Shanhaiguan Soda Water to make bottled Coca-Cola.
In the southern market, it found Watsons for filling. However, with the establishment of New China, Coca-Cola withdrew from China, and Shanhaiguan soda became a state-owned soda factory.
The more famous sodas are except those mentioned above. There are also those born in 1920
"Hachioji" was born in Jiangcheng in 1921
"Heli" was born in Peiping and Shancheng respectively in 1936.
"Arctic Ocean" and
"Meihua" was born in Guangdong Province in 1946
"Asia", and the brand that was born in Chang'an in 1948
"Ice Peak". Some of these brands will still be alive even in 2023. For example, Jiangcheng's Heli is now called No. 2 Factory Soda, and is sold on a certain store.
Not to mention Arctic Ocean, Shancheng Meihua is the predecessor of Tianfu Cola. Of course. Although there are many soda brands in China nowadays, to be honest... there are none that are comparable.
At least for a well-informed person like Liu Yunquan, the gap between domestic soda and Coke is still obvious.
But no matter how it tastes. At least on a logical level, exporting soda is more acceptable than exporting Coke... However, what surprised Liu Yunquan was.
Yang Wen shook his head decisively: "Comrade Yunquan, I'm not talking about soda, but standard Coke - a drink similar to Coca-Cola."
"Let's do this, Comrade Yunquan, you will know after you try it." Yang Wen picked up the thermos cup next to him and poured out a cup of brown liquid.
Then he handed the cup to Liu Yunquan: "Here, Comrade Yunquan, there is still some ice."
"According to a certain kid, Coke must be drunk cold to be happy."
"..." Liu Yunquan subconsciously took the cup from Yang Wen's hand, his eyes clearing a little.
He first glanced at Yang Wen, then looked at the liquid in the cup for two seconds, then raised his head and drank it all.
Gulu - the slightly frosty liquid slowly slides over the tip of the tongue, spreads across the throat, and slowly flows down the esophagus.
With the entrance of liquid. Liu Yunquan's lips first felt an indescribable irritation, even a slight sting.
But soon. This stimulation turned into soft, hearty, sweet and other feelings, which made Liu Yunquan couldn't help but moan: "Aha~~~" Seeing this.
Yang Wen couldn't help but smile again - he deliberately poured more drinks for Liu Yunquan.
After a while. Looking at Liu Yunquan who was still unfinished, Yang Wen asked: "Comrade Yunquan, how does the drink taste?" Liu Yunquan was silent for a few seconds, and finally nodded slightly: "The taste is very close to Coca-Cola, but the bubbles are a little bit... It's a bit watery, and the medicinal flavor is a little stronger..."
"Comrade Yang Wen, is this Coke produced by us ourselves?" As a veteran foreign liaison officer. If he had not guessed at this time that China had mastered the cola production technology, then he would have lived in vain for so many years.
as expected. Yang Wen closed the lid of the thermos cup and nodded: "Yes, by some chance, we have initially developed the technology to produce Coke."
"Of course, I may not be able to reveal too much about the specific situation. In short, the higher-ups have decided to hold a private Coca-Cola exhibition in Moscow that does not contain any political overtones."
"Comrade Yunquan, what is your intention?" Liu Yunquan was silent for a longer time this time, thinking quickly about the feasibility of Yang Wen's words.
As an old man who has been performing outreach missions for Mao Xiong a few years ago, Liu Yunquan's understanding of certain things is even better than that of some specialized intelligence personnel.
For example...when he returned to China to report on his work a few years ago, a good friend of Mao Xiong once asked him something privately: that friend hoped that when he returned to China, he could get help from the International Friends Service Department in Shanghai. ....which later became the predecessor of the Friendship Store, and brought him some Coke.
For this reason, the friend was willing to pay a 50% premium as Liu Yunquan's service fee - and the payment was settled directly in foreign exchange.
To know. Foreign exchange these days is real hard currency. The exchange ratio may not be high on the surface, but in some private black markets, it is common to see a tenfold increase.
Of course. In the end, Liu Yunquan rejected this request and stuck to his bottom line. However, it is not difficult to see from this that Mao Xiong's demand for Coke is just because there has been no relevant production technology in the country in the past, so Liu Yunquan has never thought about the possibility of operating Coke.
And now it seems...for some reason, this window has opened. Think of this.
Liu Yunquan couldn't help but take a deep breath and sit up a little straighter: "Comrade Yang Wen, just tell me directly, what is my specific task this time?" Yang Wen straightened up after hearing this. He picked up a small book next to him and said: "Comrade Yun Quan, there are 15 people accompanying you to the exhibition in Moscow this time. There will be 100 boxes of Coke accompanying you, a total of 3,000 bottles, with many flavors."
"The specifications of these Cokes are 200 ml and are packed in glass bottles. Currently, the Capital Food Factory has stopped some of its production lines in the Arctic Ocean and has begun to produce this Coke at full capacity."
"If nothing else happens, all production can be completed within three days."
"Three days..." A trace of regret flashed in Liu Yunquan's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by a touch of determination: "No problem, Comrade Yang Wen, I will obey the organization's arrangements!" As a foreigner, For the staff of the Federation, Liu Yunquan does not have many holidays.
Don't look at the fact that this time he can take half a month's rest while returning to China to report on his work. This is actually the first time he has taken leave in three years.
at the same time. His wife Rao Min is a middle school teacher in Shanghai. In today's era, it is not easy to go abroad to visit her husband.
This time I learned that Liu Yunquan would rarely return to China. Rao Min specially asked his leader to take a rest, but even so, he would not be able to leave from the Magic City until tomorrow.
In other words... there is only two to three days left for Liu Yunquan and his wife to reunite.
Not to mention that Liu Yunquan still has to consider some matters after arriving at Mao Xiong, so the time left for the couple to truly be affectionate is even shorter.
Then Yang Wen paused and continued: "After the Coke production is completed, you have to take these goods and the delegation to Mao Xiong. There will be comrades to meet you then."
"Based on the results of the negotiation between the organization and Mao Xiong, Mao Xiong will open a booth for you on the first floor of the National Department Store. This will be the venue for our trade fair." National Department Store.
Hear the name. Liu Yunquan suddenly raised his eyebrows. The area where the National Department Store is located is on the east side of the famous Red Square, and the value of the location ranks among the best in the country.
Those furry bear people are not philanthropists. For the organization to reach such a place, it is estimated that it will have to pay a certain price... and opposite him.
Yang Wenze was still making relevant introductions, and his expression became a little serious at the same time: "Comrade Yunquan, what I am going to say next is very important, you must remember it."
"First of all, all of our Cokes this time - remember, all Cokes, we only provide free tastings and refuse wholesale and retail."
"As long as customers pass by the venue, they can drink a small cup of Coke without any conditions." He said.
Yang Wen picked up a very small mini cup from the table. It seemed to have a capacity of only about 20 milliliters: "The capacity of this cup is 25 liters. There are scales inside. You only need to pour 5 milliliters of Coke for the first time." ”
"After the guests have finished drinking, you will ask them to fill out a questionnaire. The content of the questionnaire is very simple, just check the box."
"Each customer who fills out the questionnaire can taste another five milliliters of Coke for free." After Liu Yunquan listened quietly to Yang Wen's words, a hint of surprise appeared on his face again: "Only tasting but not retail? Do you still have to fill in a questionnaire?" Exhibition Exhibition, as the word implies, there must be sales if there is an exhibition.
Therefore, Liu Yunquan wanted to come. His task this time should be to promote and sell Coke, and then put together a price that the furry bear customers think is appropriate as a reference, and then sell it in the Huaxia store in Moscow.
Unexpectedly...this time their mission was actually for nothing? Looking at Liu Yunquan with a surprised look on his face, Yang Wenze smiled calmly: "Comrade Yunquan, you heard that right, we will only give it away, not sell it."
"If nothing else, when the exhibition is over, a specialist from Mao Xiong will come to you to negotiate the price." Liu Yunquan suddenly shrank.
Yang Wen's words contain a lot of information. Could it be that...the expectations from the higher-ups for the trade fair are not the spontaneous purchases of furry bears by the people, but...the official orders of furry bears?
But... Want to draw official attention with a bottle of drink? is it possible? It's a pity that an acquaintance was not present at this time, otherwise he would probably have followed up. Of course it is possible.
Actually. It's normal for Liu Yunquan to have this question. Although he had seen the power of Coca-Cola many times at Mao Xiong, these were more emotions expressed by individuals.
Liu Yunquan can only be sure that Coke will not fail to sell in Mao Xiong, but as for whether it can rise to the level of popularity among the people, he cannot guarantee it.
Precisely. In today's China, except for Xu Yun and a few people, no one has such confidence.
After all...not everyone is a time traveler, and not everyone knows that there are time travelers.
Actually. Even though Yang Wen said so confidently, he was somewhat confused in his heart. But after all, this was a task assigned by the organization, so Liu Yunquan quickly chose to accept it: "I understand, Comrade Yang Wen, I promise to complete the organizational task successfully!" After saying this.
Liu Yunquan thought of something else and asked Yang Wen: "By the way, Comrade Yang Wen, since we are a trade fair, we must have some promotional slogans, right?"
"When farmers sell chickens, they always say they are old hens that have been raised for two and a half years and can dance like a fairy." Yang Wen quickly nodded after hearing this: "Of course, Comrade Yun Quan, please wait a moment." Seeing Yang Wen flipping through a few pages of his notebook, he took out a small note from the mezzanine and handed it to Liu Yunquan.
Liu Yunquan took it and took a look, only to see a paragraph of Russian written on it: [Вcepaвhoдeheгhehaдo.Пoпpo6ynhemhoгo].
Then Yang Wen showed a trace of curiosity in his eyes and said: "Comrade Yunquan, I am not a Russian major and I can't understand these words. Can you please translate it for me?" Liu Yunquan thought for a moment, organized some words, and spoke Said: "It should mean..."
"It doesn't cost any money, just give it a try."......Note: To explain today's word count, it's not that there are fewer updates, it's that I'm not sure if I can write the plot of the bear, so I'll give it a try first. Looking at the feedback, if I can write it, I will release all the rest. This copy is really being watched and reported... I would like to ask for a monthly ticket. The burst update will resume tomorrow, and the burst update time will continue to be extended by one day, three times in a row. I've been coding all night, let's count the votes...
