Great Power Industry: You're a private company building an aircraft carrier?

This matter can't wait any longer; it must be done immediately!

For future development, power supply is a major issue.

After all, without electricity, everything is useless!

However... Li Jianshe was still somewhat curious.

"Brother Chuan, we don't think we've applied for passports or anything yet, right?"

"A seven-day tour, you can arrange it directly locally," Qin Chuan said. "Just bring your ID card, you don't know that, do you?"

"Nine out of a billion people have collapsed, and the remaining one hundred million are still searching?"

Li Jianshe said worriedly, "But I heard from the old man that this business is not easy to do now. A lot of it is hard-earned money, and you even have to risk your life."

Qin Chuan nodded: "Yes, things are different now than in the 1980s. But we won't be low-level middlemen anymore, we'll do the high-level stuff!"

In the early years, if you wanted to do business in Russia, you had to risk crossing the border illegally, and nobody did it.

In the late 1980s, with the easing of relations between the East and Russia, both sides opened up some locations. Suifenhe, located in southeastern Heilongjiang, stepped onto the historical stage due to its superior geographical location, convenient transportation, and suitable climate.

In 1987, Suifenhe signed a cooperation agreement with the Russian city of Pogranich across the border, thus beginning border trade.

At the time, it was still a matter for the local government. In 88, it became a provincial-level border trade pilot zone, and in 92, it was approved by the state as a city to expand its opening up along the border, reaching the national level.

However, by 93, the era of exorbitant profits in Suifenhe had come to an end, as the route was too far, and the international train from the capital to Moscow had long been operational.

Real international traders chartered trains all the way from the capital to Moscow.

This is a real big-time speculator!

But the danger still exists; the Moscow International Train Massacre of 93 is a shocking example.

Working in this line of work means risking your life!

Meanwhile, as trade between the two sides continued to open up, travel became very convenient. One-day tours were launched in the late 1980s, and seven-day tours were officially launched in 1990. Many traders relied on this convenience to resell goods.

For Qin Chuan, a seven-day trip is enough!

Although the seven-day tour was mainly prepared for resellers, in recent years, more and more people in China have become wealthy and want to travel and see the world. Rich second-generation people like Qin Chuan can certainly use this as an excuse to go out.

……

August 7th is the beginning of autumn.

The climate in Shandong Province is still a little warm, but in Harbin it's already a bit chilly; without long underwear, it can even be a bit cold in the early morning.

On Central Avenue, there weren't many pedestrians. An Audi sedan drove up and slowly stopped next to a three-story building.

"Brother Chuan, this street is really unique. The architectural style makes me feel like I'm abroad," Li Jianshe exclaimed.

Qin Chuan smiled and said, "Take a few photos here, and when you go back, you can brag that you went to Europe and people will believe you."

The buildings along Central Street were constructed over a hundred years ago, designed by foreigners. The buildings are all in European style, combining Renaissance, Baroque, Eclectic, and Modern styles, making it a popular spot for taking photos.

"But weren't we supposed to be going abroad? How did we end up here?"

"Look what's here?"

It was a pointed-roof building with curved exterior walls and arched windows, which looked very beautiful. There were many signs hanging at the entrance on the first floor, with the names of various companies written on them. Li Jianshe looked over but didn't know what Qin Chuan was talking about.

"Huikang Travel Agency?" Li Jianshe thought this was the most reliable one.

"That's right. Given our status, we don't need to handle the procedures ourselves. We can just entrust a travel agency to do it!"

"Oh, it seems like every province has a travel agency. Since the name isn't based on the province or city, it doesn't seem to be state-owned, right? Is it reliable?"

State-owned enterprises are unreliable, okay?

Travel agencies have existed for a long time, but in the past, a few travel agencies served a small number of people, were divided into three categories, and were monopolistic institutions that were high and mighty.

By the 1990s, travel agencies had been established in various provinces, but since they were state-owned, their service attitude was predictably poor.

Huikang Travel Agency was founded in 1984. Although it is also a state-owned enterprise, the state-owned enterprise only holds a controlling stake, while private development is definitely better.

The Huikang Travel Agency in Harbin was established in 93, and its main business was to provide tourism services to Russia across the border.

……

Third floor, at the stairwell.

Are you two here at our Huikang Travel Agency to handle your travel business?

A blonde girl with long legs and a stunning figure—the kind that would make anyone's nose bleed—came up to you with a smile on her face and spoke fluent Chinese, making you think she was a native.

"you are?"

"I'm Antonina, an employee of Huikang Travel Agency. You can call me Tania," the young woman said. "Come on, I'll take you to the VIP room to handle your business."

She saw the Audi parked downstairs and wondered what the customer wanted.

When she heard footsteps on the stairs, she immediately ran out.

A big deal has come in!

"What exactly will you be doing? External liaison, tour planning, or tour guide?"

Travel agencies have their own operating models, and now they have established three standardized components.

The external relations department is responsible for contacting external parties, such as scenic spots, hotels, and airlines, to find resources and expand product lines.

The tour coordinator is responsible for arranging the entire travel itinerary, including where to stay and eat each day, to ensure the smooth running of the entire trip.

As for tour guides, they are the ones who take the clients around on-site.

In 93, ordinary people only dared to wander around their own neighborhoods. Signing up for a tour or even going abroad was something they wouldn't even dare to dream of!

When Qin Chuan uttered these three terms, it immediately became clear that he was an expert.

"I'll do whatever you want me to do; I'm good at all three jobs."

At this moment, Zhao Jinlong, the head of the travel agency, also came out: "Yes, you two, if you plan to travel to the other side, bringing our Russian girls is the most suitable!"

"We can be together day and night. Our travel agency has several other girls just as beautiful as Tania!"

A trip abroad isn't just for one day; you also have a blonde Russian girl to warm your bed at night. Wouldn't that be amazing?

Privately managed travel agencies definitely understand social needs better, but...

Qin Chuan changed the subject: "See my car downstairs? We want to drive it to the other side, do you guys have a way?"

In later generations, it was easy to travel abroad by car, but now it's quite difficult.

However, a car is a symbol of status, and it would be best to be able to drive your own car.

"That's a bit difficult, but if you need it, we can contact the other side and coordinate a Mercedes-Benz W140 (Tiger Head Mercedes). It shouldn't be a problem, but the price..."

"Money is not a problem, but face is a must, so let's go with the Tiger Head Mercedes."

Qin Chuan nodded: "At the same time, add two more bodyguards. Do you have any Russian bodyguards here? They need to be reliable."

"Yes, Tania can be a bodyguard. Don't let her being a woman fool you, she's very skilled, she's from the KGB!"