Siheyuan: I earned foreign exchange in the heyday

Chapter 826 Returning to China

Chen Changan would never agree to the unreasonable demands of the two second generations.

How many books can you buy with three thousand dollars? If Mr. Huang can improve the TV industry a little bit because of these books, these thousands of dollars will be well spent.

Giving these thousands of dollars to the second generation will be of no use other than allowing them to buy some luxury goods to show off.

In the afternoon, Chen Changan took Mr. Huang, Li Chenglin, and Mr. Huang's apprentice to a large bookstore nearby.

When Mr. Huang saw so many books about television and cathode ray tube technology, he felt like he had found a treasure.

Looking at Mr. Huang selecting books, Chen Changan said to Li Chenglin.

"Mr. Huang doesn't have to give us gifts, but we can't not buy one for him.

After returning, Mr. Huang is considered the leader of our factory, so he has to bring some lessons.

How about this, you go to the nearby supermarket and buy some chocolate.

In addition, I bought some clothes that are not common in our country for the wives of several leaders in the factory.

Prepare some coffee for me and I’ll bring it back to Uncle Nie.

Let's save the remaining money to buy books for Mr. Huang. Our country's science level is still too backward."

Li Chenglin nodded, turned around and walked out.

When Li Chenglin came back with his shopping, Mr. Huang had also selected the books.

Looking at the books piled up to almost a person's height, Mr. Huang felt a little embarrassed.

“Director Chen, how about I put back some of the books that are not particularly important?

These books are indeed too many, and our funds are limited, so we will buy them when we have the chance."

As Mr. Huang spoke, he looked reluctantly at the books he had carefully selected this afternoon.

Looking at Mr. Huang's apologetic eyes, Chen Changan felt that people like Mr. Huang were much cuter than those two second-generations.

"It's okay. I have a little pocket money here. It should be enough."

Even though Chen Changan said the money was enough, Mr. Huang still looked apologetic.

"Director, how about I lend you the money for buying books? I'll pay you back when I get back.

If it's not enough, I'll deduct it from my monthly salary. I really like these books.

With these books, I don't think a 21-inch color TV is a problem at all.

I'll go back and research it. I think there won't be any problem with a 25-inch or 29-inch color TV, let alone a 34-inch one."

After listening to Mr. Huang's words, Chen Changan became even more determined to buy these books.

"It's okay. You don't need to pay back the money. These books are our factory's assets. Mr. Huang can read them anytime he wants."

Mr. Huang finally felt relieved at this time. He was really afraid that Chen Changan would think he bought too many books. These books were not cheap.

When the group returned to the hotel with their bags, the foreign affairs staff were standing at the hotel entrance waiting for Chen Changan.

"Director Chen, why did you buy so many books?"

Mr. Huang had selected so many books that the three of them carrying such a large pile of books really stood out.

"Yes, these are all books that our factory needs, books that can improve the abilities of our technicians."

After hearing Chen Changan's explanation, the foreign affairs staff gave Chen Changan a thumbs up.

"I have led delegations abroad more than once or twice, but this is the first time I have seen someone bring back a large number of books.

It is said that your car factory can generate foreign exchange. The gifts you bring back home are different from others.

There are two things I want to report to you. The first is that I have bought the plane ticket for tomorrow afternoon.

I have just informed them, and you four are the only ones who don’t know yet.”

Chen Changan nodded. There was nothing he could do since Uncle Nie had called him back. It seemed that this inspection had to end hastily.

"The other one is from Corning. Knowing that we were leaving, he gave each member of our delegation a gift."

As he spoke, the foreign affairs officer took out a glass product from his arms.

"According to foreign affairs regulations, we cannot accept gifts from foreigners.

But I couldn't refuse Corning's kindness, so I accepted it on their behalf.

However, I still need to report this matter to you. See if you should take these gifts back home."

Chen Changan looked at the glassware in the hands of the foreign affairs personnel and picked it up casually.

This is a snail made of glass. From the perspective of craftsmanship, it is lifelike and very beautiful.

Corning's strength is in making cathode ray tube glass, so it is normal to give some glass products as gifts to the inspection team.

As for glass products, this is not ancient times anymore. In terms of price, this glass snail is not worth much.

So Chen Changan said.

“Now that I’ve taken it back, there’s no reason to return it.

Besides, this snail shouldn't be worth much, we'll just report this to our superiors when we return."

The foreign affairs officer also nodded, as he often encountered such things.

Go back and report to your leader. If you can keep it, keep it. If you can’t, just hand it in.

They are going back to their country tomorrow. Chen Changan and his friends have bought so many things, so they must pack their luggage.

The next afternoon, Chen Changan and his group boarded the plane back home with their luggage.

Looking at the scenery outside the plane, Li Chenglin sighed again.

"Director, when will our country have so many tall buildings?"

People who have never seen such scenery will be shocked when they see these tall buildings.

It feels like these people really are living in a science fiction world.

When I think about where I live, I always feel inferior to others.

However, Chen Changan indeed showed disdain for these tall buildings.

"You have never lived in these high-rise buildings, so you think they are very sci-fi and advanced. In fact, if I had to choose, I would rather live in a courtyard house.

The steel jungle is certainly cool, but there are no plants and no environment.

Living in a courtyard, there are flowers and grass, rockery, flowing water, as well as pavilions and towers.

If you add a pollution-free environment, this is the ideal place to live.”

Seeing that Li Chenglin was a little confused, Chen Changan continued.

“In another 20 to 30 years, many cities in our country will become such steel jungles.

Then you will understand, and even want to return to the countryside and live in seclusion.”

"Impossible, upstairs and downstairs, elevator phones, these are what we are after.

The residential area of ​​our automobile factory is one of the best in the country.

But compared to here, it always feels a few notches lower.”

"Your idea is not acceptable. What's wrong with our residential area?

At most, the floors are not as high as others, and the exterior walls are not as beautiful as others.

If I really want to do it, there will be no problem building ten or twenty floors.

Then we can build a glass curtain wall, which will sparkle when the sun shines on it, making people dazzled at first sight.

But it's unnecessary. Not only is it a waste of money, it also causes light pollution.

Sometimes the best thing is what suits you, and I think our residential area is pretty good."