Chapter 484 Exploded
Chapter 484 Exploded
“Boom, boom, boom! Teacher Gu, I never thought you could be so awesome!” Guo Dafa was very excited.
Gu Lu could even hear the sound of spitting from the phone call.
"Brother Guo, please tell me clearly, what happened? Has Ovi's domestic sales exceeded two million?" Gu Lu asked.
It has been on the market for nine days and has sold more than 1.6 million copies in China.
"Sales volume is nothing. Teacher Gu, do you know what a return gift between countries is?" Guo Dafa calmed down a little.
Isn't this Gu Lu's strong point? Gu Lu briefly introduced the return gifts from countries such as Russia, Norway, Spain, and Finland.
"Then what is it generally like in our country?" Guo Dafa asked again.
"Tea, silk, porcelain, etc., are mainly handicrafts, and their value does not exceed two hundred." Gu Lu said, "Anything over two hundred needs to be handed over to the national treasury."
"Really? No more than two hundred?"
Why is Guo Dafa so unconvinced? These days, if you buy a 200 yuan gift on Valentine's Day, it might be rejected, let alone anything else.
"That's what the regulations say. I guess the 200 is for the material cost, for example, a handicraft (paper cutting, embroidery), not counting the master's labor cost." Gu Lu introduced, "Of course, if you want to buy it outside at this price, you definitely won't be able to buy it."
"Teacher Da Gu is amazing. Where did you learn all this knowledge?" said Guo Dafa.
"The official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also has some announcement details, which will be clearly announced." Gu Lu said.
"That's right!" There was a howl over there, and Gu Lu's ears hurt. Then he heard Dafa Guo continue to say, "Teacher Gu just updated the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Our Chinese return gifts have six categories in total."
There are dozens of gifts in the six categories, because gifts and return gifts are not only used by national leaders, but also by senior officials such as foreign ministers. Even if it is not a country-to-country exchange, important foreign dignitaries (investors) who come to provinces and cities also need them.
That’s why the country has these detailed regulations to prevent certain provinces and cities from doing something wrong.
"Traditional handicrafts, silk products, tea and tea sets, calligraphy and painting, traditional musical instruments, and cultural derivatives." Guo Dafa said, "Then there is a note for cultural derivatives, including "New Interpretation of Liao Zhai" and "The Little Prince."
"Huh?" Gu Lu heard the incomprehensible news, "What are you talking about? The cultural derivatives should be Hanfu and some national intangible cultural heritage handicrafts. Even if you want to give away books, there are four famous classics above!"
"Teacher Da Gu, I would never lie to you. Go and see for yourself." Guo Dafa said, "I was also told by a friend in the official department."
“If you still don’t believe it, go check out the official website,” Guo Dafa said.
I really don’t believe it. After Gu Lu said that, he hung up the phone, then searched the official website of the diplomatic unit on his mobile phone, and then - it really was there!
What the hell? Gu Lu's eyes widened. What was going on? Among the dozens of gifts, only the author of "The Little Prince" and "New Interpretation of Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio" was still alive.
There are also pictures. The Little Prince is a collector's edition published by the Children's Literature Publishing House, while Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio is a pocket book published by People's Education Press. Gu Lu has never seen the latter. It may be the publishing intention discussed with Guo Dafa recently.
The diplomatic department suggested that both books be given away together to represent "China's new cultural power."
After calming down, Gu Lu called Chairman Wen. He must know the specific details. After the call was connected, before Gu Lu could speak, Chairman Wen said directly, "Congratulations, Expert Gu."
"So, this..." Gu Lu felt that he was just writing a text and it didn't quite match.
Chairman Wen heard what the expert had not finished saying and said, "The Finnish people are very satisfied with this Sino-Finnish cultural exchange group, and it has even indirectly promoted more cooperation between China and Finland."
Those who are paying attention to the current international situation should know what is going on, right? Now the leaders of Europe and the United States are not cooperating with you just because it can be a win-win situation. They first consider their own voters. For the sake of voters and the interests behind them, they can even be hostile. What's wrong with a lose-lose situation?
Gu Lu has won the favor of so many Finns, which has indirectly increased their favorable impression of China, which is indeed very important. Therefore, in the opinion of Chairman Wen, who is knowledgeable about the matter, the official rewards are of a slightly lower level.
"Isn't that a bit exaggerated?" Gu Lu said, "After all, China is an ancient civilization with many good things."
"Moomin, the Finnish Moomins, do you know them, Expert Gu?" Seeing the other party's confusion, Chairman Wen added, "A group of elves that look like hippos, living in Moominvalley, have you heard of them?"
"...Now that you mention it, I do have an impression of it, but the one I remember was from a Japanese anime called The Little Fatty Clan." Gu Lu said.
"It was purchased by the Japanese animation company and remade. The original version is from the Finnish comics by Tove Jansson and Lars Jansson. The original name of the little fat family is the Moomins." Chairman Wen said, "Moomin dolls and related toys are also frequently used as return gifts in Finland. In addition to Finland, many countries also give gifts derived from novels and comics, so it is also a common practice in the world."
"Speaking of Moomins, Expert Gu should have received a gift from Finland, right?" said Chairman Wen. "Originally, there was a Moomin doll in the gift, but knowing that Expert Gu is a famous fairy tale master, we wanted to invite him to have a fairy tale exchange at a specific time this year."
To sum up, it is normal and you deserve it.
Actually, Gu Lu still wants to say that the reason why Moomin peripherals are used is still related to the lack of historical culture...
"I understand. I won't bother the chairman anymore." Gu Lu hung up the phone.
He was stunned for a few seconds, and he understood why Guo Dafa said the first sentence. Because he wanted to say the same thing now.
What concept is this?
Even though there are six categories and fifty or sixty kinds of diplomatic gifts (return gifts), the two books are not noticeable among them. However, diplomats used his works as return gifts (gifts)!
This isn't a golden medal of immunity from death, this is an invincible protective shield.
"Oh, oh, oh, what should I do?" Although Gu Lu said this, he couldn't hide the smile on his face.
The east wind blows and the war drums beat. Who should I fear in this era?
"Teacher Da Gu, how is it? Is it true? Can this situation be publicized?" After waiting for a while, Guo Dafa called again.
This is definitely a publicity stunt.
Well, the official website of the diplomatic unit has announced it, which means there is no need to cover up this matter. Even the panda Huahua is displayed on the official website of the Beijing Zoo.
The specific location of the pilot training base and the personnel involved were all disclosed in an open and aboveboard manner.
“How do you want to promote it?”
(End of this chapter)