Director Qian received Li Xiangqian's call in his office. Rather surprised by what he heard, he specifically asked:
"You mean he can take us over to the Soviet Union on a study visit?"
"Yes. They can arrange a hunting ground over there too, if you'd like to have some fun," Li Xiangqian said obliquely, but Director Qian understood.
"He's that capable now? That's really something!" Director Qian was quite tempted. Overseas inspection trips were popular now, and plenty of leaders had gone. He wanted to have a look too, but honestly, he had never had the opportunity.
Now that Li Xiangqian suddenly said Li Long could arrange it, how could he not be tempted?
His only slight regret was that they would be going to the Soviet Union rather than Europe and the United States.
Director Qian knew a little about conditions in Big Brother's country. While the ordinary people there weren't exactly living in misery, their lives weren't very good.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have needed to import large quantities of light industrial goods from China every year.
Of course, he was still very willing to go abroad and have a look.
"Ask whether we can bring family members, and find out the specific dates," Director Qian said, interested. "Also, what do we need to prepare?"
"So you're agreeable in principle, Director? I'll ask him right away!" Delighted, Li Xiangqian immediately called the Purchasing Station.
He knew Li Long's home number, but usually called the Purchasing Station so he wouldn't disturb his family life.
Li Long was at the Purchasing Station. After answering the call and hearing Li Xiangqian's questions, he said:
"Director, actually, I think that since this is our first trip, we should go by ourselves without family members. I've only been there once, and I didn't spend