At exactly two o'clock in the afternoon on July 6, Sioux City welcomed Mr. Sigmund Sykes, the former international vice president of the Volkswagen Group, in its elegant private reception room.
After Zhang Qizheng completed the introduction, he politely resigned. He is currently busy with work and there is no need for his continued company here.
"Mr. Sigmund Sykes, please sit over here." Su Cheng greeted warmly, pointing to the comfortable sofa with his gesture.
However, Mr. Sykes did not take his seat immediately. His eyes were deeply attracted by the spectacular photo wall on the wall, which was a huge number of precious photos of Sioux City and leaders of various countries. Almost a hundred, its weight is self-evident.
"Mr. Su, if it's convenient, can I take a look at these photos first?" Mr. Sykes expressed his deep curiosity about the photo wall in a questioning tone.
"Of course, Mr. Sykes, please feel free to browse." Su Cheng responded with a smile.
This photo wall not only records his network of contacts, but also witnesses his efforts and achievements in the past two years.
For a senior person like Mr. Sykes, who has frequently represented Volkswagen on the international stage, it is natural to know the meaning and value behind it.
So, Mr. Sykes slowly approached the photo wall and began to savor the stories behind each photo, as if through these images, across time and space, he was having a conversation with the leaders of various countries. Silent conversation.
The faces of many leaders on this photo wall are no stranger to Mr. Sigmund Sykes.
After all, he had just retired from his glorious career at the Volkswagen Group for just over a year. He had heard about or even personally contacted most of the political figures who frequently appeared on the international stage.
Especially the leaders of small countries, many of whom had personally received Mr. Sykes, and these experiences left a deep impression on him.
As for the leaders of the major European countries, Mr. Sigmund Sykes is even more familiar with them.
As one of the iconic companies in Germany and even Europe, Volkswagen is headquartered in Germany, which gave him the opportunity to observe and feel the pulse of European politics and economy up close.
Although as a former international vice president, he has relatively few opportunities to meet directly with leaders of major countries, the presidents of the Volkswagen Group often have high-level meetings with these important figures, and this information and atmosphere are also invisible influenced and enriched his vision and cognition.
Therefore, when Mr. Sykes stood in front of this photo wall, he was not only able to quickly identify many familiar figures, but also felt the extensive influence of Sioux City on a global scale.
Without strength, these leaders would not receive them in person at all.
“These are new photos taken last year and this year.” Su Cheng walked to Mr. Sigmund Sykes and introduced with a smile.
Recalling that two years ago, although Su Cheng had quietly accumulated considerable wealth, he always maintained a low-key profile and did not attract widespread attention from the outside world.
At that time, he had not yet entered a prominent social circle, and naturally he did not have the opportunity to communicate face-to-face with these political elites. However, with the rapid rise and wide recognition of Sioux City's career, his reputation was like the light of dawn, quickly illuminating the entire business world and even the political world.
Leaders from various countries have been attracted by his achievements and are seeking opportunities to meet with him to discuss major issues such as investment promotion and economic cooperation.
In their eyes, Sioux City is not only a successful business tycoon, but also a powerful engine that can promote economic development.
Therefore, leaders of many countries and regions are eager to establish close ties with Sioux City, hoping to use his power to inject new vitality into the economy within their own borders and achieve more prosperous development.
This is the unique prestige and influence of the world's richest man, which makes the world's attention focus on him, expecting to obtain sufficient benefits from him.
"Mr. Su, your global influence has surpassed that of many giants, including the chairman of the Volkswagen Group. Your achievements are truly breathtaking!" In the words of Mr. Sigmund Sykes Full of respect, he even unconsciously changed the title from "you" to the more respectful "you". This subtle change is enough to show his high recognition and admiration for Su Cheng.
Faced with such praise, Sioux City waved his hand humbly and responded with a smile: "Mr. Sigmund Sykes is so commendable. The chairman of the Volkswagen Group is a senior in the industry. His contribution and influence are obvious to all, and there is no direct comparison between us. I am just standing on the shoulders of giants and working hard to move forward. There is still a long way to go, and I still need to continue to learn and learn. Work hard.”
Sioux City’s current influence has indeed far exceeded that of the head of the Volkswagen Group, but such a comparison itself has certain limitations.
After all, the Volkswagen Group has been deeply involved in the automobile industry for many years. Although its business is centered on automobile manufacturing, it has also established a solid industry position.
In contrast, Sioux City’s industrial empire is like a starry night sky, covering multiple fields and leading businesses in multiple industries. This diversified layout is undoubtedly It has added a wider influence to Sioux City.
Not only has he consolidated his position in the original field, he has also continued to cross borders and set foot in multiple emerging and mature markets, including automobiles.
As for whether Tianyu Automobile Group can rival or even surpass Volkswagen Group in the future, this is indeed a topic full of infinite possibilities.
However, Sioux City also understands that any great achievement cannot be achieved overnight. It requires the accumulation of time, the accumulation of technology and market recognition.
Currently, the gap between the two is still significant, just like the rising moon and the brightest star in the night sky. Although they are both shining brightly, they are on different horizons.
However, Su Cheng has great confidence in this, because he not only leads a huge business empire and has endless resources at his disposal, but also has a unique advantage-Golden Finger Xiao Ai , which is a treasure house containing countless cutting-edge technologies.
Sioux City is very clear that as long as these technologies are gradually transformed into real productivity and relying on its leading technological advantages, Tianyu Automobile Group will be able to stand out in the fierce competition in the future and even surpass industry giants such as Volkswagen Group.
Therefore, in terms of confidence, Sioux City is undoubtedly sufficient.
"Mr. Sigmund Sykes, come and sit. It's rare that Mr. Sigmund Sykes comes all the way. Thank you for your hard work." See Sigmund Sykes It's almost done, Su Cheng said with a smile. (End of this chapter)