"Looking for a beautiful princess to dine with? Chen Feng, didn't you just say you don't like thrill-seeking or unusual activities, and prefer to play it safe and by the book? Why are you asking to find a beautiful princess to dine with now?"
Inoue Mume asked, looking confused.
"Mr. Inoue, it's perfectly normal and by the book for a man to like women," Chen Feng replied with a calm smile.
"You can have a princess, but it won't be just for dining," Inoue Mume said smoothly.
"Besides dining, what else?" Chen Feng asked, feigning ignorance.
"While dining, you'll also be doing that with her..." Inoue Mume replied word by word.
"That's acceptable too," Chen Feng responded without hesitation.
"That's acceptable? You said dining is by the book, and I believe you. But while dining and doing that... that's also by the book?" Inoue Mume retorted, feeling dizzy.
"On the surface, it's a bit stimulating. But in reality, it's still by the book. I ask you, what man in this world doesn't like such a scene?" Chen Feng calmly replied.
"Since you put it that way, alright. I'll eat golden poop, and you'll arrange for a princess to dine with me..." Inoue Mume deliberately emphasized the words "dine with."
Chen Feng nodded slightly in response.
In reality, this time, he could have done nothing and just eaten.
However, doing so would not allow him to get closer to Inoue Mume.
As the saying goes, clear water has no fish.
He could forgo eating golden poop, but if he didn't participate in some superficial social interactions, it would be difficult to gain Inoue Mume's full trust.
This was the rule of power, and also the rule of interpersonal relationships.
To integrate, one cannot be aloof!
Thus, the two of them, in the top-floor private room, each engaged in their "happy" activities.
After four or five hours of toiling, the matter concluded.
"Mr. Inoue, may I visit your cement factory?" Chen Feng asked directly.
"Chen Feng, I've already agreed to a capital-for-technology, market-for-technology exchange with your Hua Xia Province. What else do you need to see?" Inoue Mume asked, looking curious.
"Mr. Inoue, I've heard some things about your cement factory from others. Inoue Corporation is indeed the largest cement factory in Japan to date. However, even for such a large cement factory, I feel there are some minor details that need improvement. But I can't pinpoint the specific minor details; I need to investigate personally to find out," Chen Feng replied with a composed expression.
"Chen Feng, did I hear correctly? You, a mere deputy county magistrate, are pointing out flaws in an international conglomerate?" Inoue Mume asked, looking surprised.
"It's true, Mr. Inoue. In fact, pointing out flaws in an international conglomerate isn't something only I can do; anyone can. Pointing out flaws theoretically isn't a big issue," Chen Feng replied humbly.
"Alright, we are already partners. Since you want to see the cement factory firsthand, you may," Inoue Mume did not refuse.
The most advanced technology of the cement factory was under strict and comprehensive protection. Even if Chen Feng wanted to investigate, he wouldn't be able to uncover anything significant. If Chen Feng wanted to see it, he could.
Thus, under Inoue Mume's arrangement, Chen Feng immediately went to the forefront of the cement factory's production line.
The reason Chen Feng wanted to personally inspect the cement factory's production line was twofold.
Besides wanting to familiarize himself with the factory's frontline processes, he also wanted to get a slight understanding of the cement factory's latest processes.
It wasn't to steal core technology, but simply to avoid being deceived.
In real life, such situations are common. They claim to sell you the most advanced technology, but in reality, they sell you outdated technology.
No matter what business you're in, if you don't want to be swindled, you must be hands-on and have a general understanding.
No matter what you do, if you're a hands-off manager, completely in the dark about everything, you're bound to be deceived.
For a week, Chen Feng worked on the cement factory's frontline production lines, helping with the dirty and strenuous jobs.
This scene stunned Inoue Mume.
In the past, he had encountered situations where people requested to inspect the cement factory's frontline.
However, no matter who it was, it was merely a formality.
No one had ever taken it as seriously as Chen Feng.
Not only did he take it seriously, but he also spent a long time, actually inspecting for a full week.
It seemed that this grassroots deputy county magistrate from Hua Xia's power circles was indeed an extraordinary person.
"Mr. Inoue, thank you for allowing me to inspect the cement factory," Chen Feng said after a week of inspection.
"May I be so bold as to ask, after a week of inspection, did you gain any insights?" Inoue Mume asked tentatively.
"I did," Chen Feng replied after a moment of hesitation, deciding to speak his mind.
Although he hadn't touched upon the cement factory's latest core confidential technology, he had gained some understanding of the peripheral core secrets. If he were to reveal everything he knew about the peripheral core secrets to Inoue Mume right now, it would surely greatly shock him. This way, in the subsequent cooperation, Inoue Mume wouldn't play any tricks.
Once you overwhelm the other party with professionalism, they wouldn't dare to play tricks!
"Oh, in just a few days, you've gained insights? Then tell me, what have you gained?" Inoue Mume retorted with an expression of disbelief.
"Mr. Inoue, firstly, there's no need to question it. Your cement factory, in terms of both scale and technology, is the most impressive I've ever seen. However, even though it's impressive, there are still minor shortcomings," Chen Feng explained softly.
"My water plant has minor shortcomings? Chen Feng, are you trying to attract attention? My cement factory just received an international advanced production certification last week. In terms of both management and technology, it is the most advanced," Inoue Mume replied with full confidence.
"Mr. Inoue, I don't deny that the cement factory is excellent in all aspects. What I mean is, even the most excellent things have flaws," Chen Feng replied calmly.
"That's interesting. Then tell me, what flaws does my cement factory have?" Inoue Mume asked, looking curious.
"The temperature control still has a small issue," Chen Feng said directly, stating the biggest flaw he observed without hesitation.
As for other minor flaws, Chen Feng decided not to mention them. These minor flaws did not affect the quality of the cement, so there was no need to be overly critical.
"Temperature control, we've always done it well. To be honest, the reason my cement factory has low pollution is that our temperature control is very thorough," Inoue Mume countered.
"Mr. Inoue, you are a seasoned veteran in the cement industry, you should understand better than I do. If the temperature of the entire cement factory is controlled at 600 degrees Celsius later on, then many harmful impurities and dust will be absorbed by the purification device. However, I found that at the moment of output, the temperature drops by more than 400 degrees. This way, although there are no obvious impurities and dust overflowing, the surface of the cement is still attached with..." Chen Feng explained patiently.
"Chen Feng, tell me honestly, did you work in the cement industry before?" Inoue Mume asked, looking at Chen Feng with astonishment.
"Mr. Inoue, to tell you the truth, I haven't been involved in the cement industry before. I only briefly skimmed through some materials related to cement before coming to Japan this time," Chen Feng replied calmly.
"A genius, an absolute genius! You have such a thorough understanding from just a casual look! I am ashamed of my own lack of talent compared to this. Hmm, with you as a partner, I am a thousand percent relieved. By the way, how can the temperature control be done effectively? Do you have any good ideas?" Inoue Mume asked tentatively.