Rebirth 79, starting from making my ex-wife regret

"We'll have to wait and see whether it works or not."

Repairing cars for the American Embassy was a foreign affairs mission, and even if the other party offered money, Fang Lin could not accept it.

Repairing a car for the general representative of Coca-Cola Company is a personal act. Andrei, this grandson, can't even say a polite word. Fang Lin made this guy eloquent in a short while.

Fang Lin walked to the garage and began to inspect the car.

Andre took out a cigarette and said impatiently, "Mr. George, although my car has a performance problem, it can still be driven now. If he damages it, I am afraid I can't afford the compensation even if I sell this Xiaguo guy."

It has been several months since Andre came to Xia Country. As a professional businessman, Andre has a more intuitive understanding of Xia Country's customs and folkways than George.

Uninformed and conservative.

Lack of courage to communicate with foreigners.

Especially the labor cost in Xia Country is outrageously cheap.

Whether in the United States or other developed Western countries, labor costs are getting higher every year.

It is enough to make the capitalists sad and cry when they hear it.

But in Xia Country, they seem to have no idea what labor costs are.

A Xia country worker with rich technical experience only earns a few dozen dollars a month.

It is said to be dozens of US dollars, but in fact it is the official exchange rate.

Based on spending power, it's probably less than ten dollars.

"should be no problem."

George carefully considered his tone and said, "Mr. Andre, I think your attitude is a bit too... too arrogant. After all, Mr. Fang is a friend who came to help you fix your car, but you didn't even say hello. This is not the way we should interact with each other in the United States."

"Humph!"

Andre said coldly: "Mr. George, it is not your turn to teach me how to do things. Please remember that civilization is only for civilization. Do you want to make friends with the wild natives?"

George frowned when he heard this.

In the United States where discrimination is prevalent, there are many people who share Andre's ideas.

Insist that white people are superior and everyone else is inferior.

"Mr. George, your ability to work in the embassy means that you are an ambitious American. Coming to Xia Country to work represents not only yourself, but the entire American nation."

Andre said arrogantly: "If you do something humiliating, not only will the Xia people look down on you, but it will also remind many people that your ancestors were rednecks from the countryside."

When George heard the word redneck, his face turned pale.

In the United States, the word "redneck" is an extremely insulting term.

It refers to the white people who live in the western part of the United States, do farm work and herd, and like to wear red scarves.

"Mr. Andre, the problem with this car has been found."

Just as George was about to get angry, Fang Lin's voice came from the garage.

just.

Fang Lin was multitasking while repairing the car.

Fang Lin heard all the conversations between George and Andre.

Redneck is explained in the sense of Xiaguo.

Equivalent to a country bumpkin or a mud-legged person.

In the United States, the people with the highest status are naturally white people.

Even though we are all white people, we are still divided into different levels.

Born into an urban career elite, he is one of the better white people.

The lowest status among white people is the cowboy.

No matter how hard you try, it's hard to fit into the upper class circle.

"Now that we have found the problem, why not fix it as soon as possible?"

Andre ordered.

"It must be repaired, but before that, shouldn't we discuss the cost?"

Without waiting for Andre to speak, Fang Lin stretched out a finger.

"Greedy Orientals!"

Andrei muttered unhappily, took out his wallet and pulled out ten dollars.

He held the money between two fingers and motioned Fang Lin to come over and take it.

The Coca-Cola production line is located in the factory of a Xiaguo food company.

There are hundreds of Xia country workers inside.

When he first arrived, Andre would follow the American custom and give one or two dollars as a tip to the person after they did something for him.

Unexpectedly, without exception, all were rejected.

Over time, Andrei came to believe that the Xia people simply did not dare to accept money from foreigners.

Repairing cars for foreign guests is enough to bring honor to Fang Lin.

Even if you really need to pay, a few dollars is enough.

The actual spending power of a few dollars is equivalent to a Xia country worker's monthly salary.

"Mr. Andre, ten dollars can only buy a dozen bottles of Coke in our country. Isn't that a little too little?"

Seeing that Andre was only willing to give ten dollars as a reward, George deliberately shouted out the spending power of ten dollars.

Fang Lin could understand English, which was a disguised reminder to him.

Fang Lin didn't reach out to take it. He said calmly, "Mr. Andre, your car has many problems. Even if you only want to repair one part, it won't cost ten dollars."

"How much do you want?"

Andre asked.

"A thousand dollars."

"God!!! You lunatic, do you know what you are talking about!!!"

When Andre heard Fang Lin ask for one thousand dollars for the repairs, he flew into a rage.

George was also startled.

A thousand dollars for car repairs is considered exorbitant even in the United States, not to mention in Xia Country.

The United States is the most economically developed country in the world, and the cost of food, clothing, housing and transportation is very expensive.

Repairing a car isn't cheap either.

But no matter how expensive it is, two or three hundred is enough.

One thousand dollars is enough to buy a used car that is 70% to 80% new.

Fang Lin seemed not to notice Andre's angry expression and patted the rear of the car.

"This car of yours is the first generation 7 series car produced by the West German company Bayer. It is the most high-end Bayer car currently. I have seen an introduction to this car in a certain magazine. The market price is over US dollars."

"If you want to repair it, not to mention that it's hard to find a repairman in Xiaguo, even the little Sakura next door may not be able to find one. Of course, this is not absolute."

Fang Lin continued with a half-smile: "If we spend some time looking for it, we may be able to find it, but the shipping cost from Xia Country to Xiaoyinghua will probably be several hundred dollars. Including the cost of shipping it back, miscellaneous fees and repair costs, it will probably be more than two thousand dollars."

"Even if I send it to Sakura for repair, I will never accept your blackmail!"

Andrei angrily scolded: "I am a foreign guest, a guest who came to create wealth for your Xia country. I will complain to your superiors about your shameless blackmail."

Fang Lin remained unmoved and said, "I'm just a driver. According to Xia Country's work tradition, as long as I don't do anything illegal, my factory will not fire me no matter how much you complain."

"As for you, respected foreign guest, how much wealth you and your company can bring to Xia Country has nothing to do with me?"

"you!"

Andre was speechless.

Enterprises pursue the greatest benefits.

Regular layoffs and dismissals of employees are the most common practices in developed Western countries.

But in Xia Country, it simply doesn't work.