I left the station at 8:10, I just had breakfast and lunch was still early, and most restaurants were not even open.

Chen Huifang had already made arrangements and took everyone to a cafe, ordered a few pots of coffee, milk tea and other drinks, and continued to chat while listening to the light music.

Counselor Gui has never been stationed in South Africa and is not familiar with South Africa. He mainly introduces the situation of the embassy and some precautions when he is stationed abroad. He has pursued fugitives and stolen assets for more than a year, and has been to the embassy and consulates a lot during this period. Han Bo actually knows the organizational structure of the embassy.

Many people think that the embassy is full of people from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but this is not the case.

The ambassador is from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ministers, ministers (counsecretary training counselors), and government counselors are also from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but the first, second, third and subordinates of the business counselors, cultural counselors, science and technology counselors, education counselors and their respective departments are mostly from domestic competent departments. For example, the business counselors are from the Ministry of Commerce, the cultural counselors are from the Ministry of Culture, and the military officers are from the Foreign Affairs Bureau of the General Staff.

It is not a "Chinese characteristic" to accept both the ambassador and the leaders of the competent departments in China. The embassies abroad in other countries are also "patched together". The main departments are in charge of each, and the relationship between the embassy leaders and colleagues is easy to handle.

"Xiaolei, don't be scared by Counselor Gui. South Africa's environment is not as bad as other African countries, and its economy is pretty good in Africa. As for Han Bo's mission after taking office, it sounds very difficult, but it is actually very easy. After all, it is someone else's territory, and you don't even have the power to enforce the law. To put it bluntly, no matter what happens, you can only do your best to do your best."

There are 300,000 Chinese in South Africa, and social security is so bad. Not to mention just a police officer, even Superman can't be busy.

Chen Huifang was worried that the successful disciple would not be able to change his mind and enter a new role for the time being, so she was very serious.

The mentor's words make some sense, but Han Bo does not want to become an optional police liaison officer.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has never conducted publicity such as overseas citizens who have difficulties in finding embassies and consulates abroad, but the saying "find police when there are difficulties" is almost familiar. People look for you when they encounter problems, but you don't care, which directly affects the image of the police.

What's more, the security problems faced by Chinese in South Africa are indeed serious.

On January 10 this year, a Hong Kong compatriot living in Johannesburg was brutally killed while fighting a robber. On the evening of February 4 this year, a Chinese citizen was robbed and shot by five gunmen while returning to his residence in Johannesburg. On February 5 this year, two more robbers of Chinese citizens with guns occurred in the Free Province and Johannesburg area, killing two people!

It has only been more than two months this year, and four Chinese citizens have been killed in South Africa due to robbers.

Han Bo was silent for a moment and suddenly asked: "Counselor Gui, is there any funding for the embassy abroad guaranteed?"

"How to say the funding, I have been much more abundant in the past two years than when I started working, but it can only meet the needs of normal work. If you want to do anything, you have to weigh the trade-offs and then weigh the trade-offs."

"That's more nervous?"

"It is certainly impossible to compare with some developed countries. Even some developed countries have strict control over the funds of foreign personnel. You can't believe it. The US ambassador who is in the same country as me invites people to dinner. After the meal, they have to invite guests to sign a letter. It is best to take it out when reimbursing for reimbursement to prove that the funds are indeed used to entertain whoever they are."

In the minds of many people, diplomats are very glamorous, but in fact, their lives abroad are not as easy as they imagined.

Counselor Gui smiled and added: "In terms of financial management of embassies and consulates abroad, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have many documents, what can be reimbursed and what cannot be reimbursed, what kind of vehicles can be purchased, and how many vehicles can be purchased, one by one, every one is very detailed.

If the government officials in the country are not so corrupt, everything can be done publicly, the work will be much easier to do, and there will be no messy expenses. But in a country like South Africa, it is not that easy to do something. No matter who visits, you have to prepare some gifts, although we always remind Chinese citizens overseas not to bribe local officials or police."

It is easy to find a big Buddha, but it is difficult for a little ghost to deal with. There is nothing we can do about it.

Han Bo was thinking, while Li Xiaolei couldn't help asking: "Counselor Gui, does Han Bo's work after taking office overlap with the consular protection of the consulate?"

"I don't think the word overlap cannot be used. After Han Bo took office, he was a counselor and an embassy staff, but his work was focused."

When doing foreign trade, Li Xiaolei went abroad every few days and really had no good feelings for the embassy abroad.

Unexpectedly, the feng shui changed. After a few years, my husband became a diplomat, and he became the diplomat's wife. Thinking of some personal experiences and some things he heard about asking for help, I couldn't help asking: "Counselor Gui, if any compatriots encounter difficulties and find Han Bo, what can Han Bo do?"

This question made Counselor Gui very embarrassed. Seeing everyone's curiosity, he had to answer it.

He touched his nose and said with a wry smile: "Someone was stolen abroad or robbed cash and bank cards by criminals. He was penniless and found the embassy or consulate. The embassy and consulate suggested that he contact his family as soon as possible and send money to the country for emergency treatment. He asked for help, but did not receive any substantial assistance and had any opinions on us.

Such things have happened more than once before, and may also happen in the future, but doing so is practical and complies with the consular protection procedures and regulations. After all, the government's ability to implement consular protection is limited, and the number of staff in embassies and consulates abroad is limited, and the funds are also limited."

“Nothing can be done?”

"Only provide some help within your ability."

With the development of economy and transportation and communication technology, more and more Chinese people are going abroad, with footprints all over the world. In addition, the international security environment is becoming increasingly complex, how can we provide "nanny-style" services?

The general expectations of the people for the government are so high, which directly leads to the "supply and demand contradiction" of consular protection.

Counselor Gui could feel Li Xiaolei's disappointment and explained: "At the end of the day, there is too little publicity in this regard and it is not in place. When encountering things, many people are used to looking for the government, but they don't know what the government can do for him. For example, a person's legitimate rights and interests are infringed in the country where he is located, or civil disputes with others, or criminal cases are involved, the embassy and consulate can only recommend lawyers, translators or doctors to help him conduct lawsuits or seek medical assistance at his request.

You can provide consultation and necessary assistance for evacuating dangerous areas when a major emergencies occur in your country; you can visit according to his request when he is detained, arrested or served his sentence; you can assist him to notify his relatives of the country of accidents or injuries when he encounters an accident; you can assist him to contact his relatives when he encounters livelihood difficulties in order to resolve the cost issue in a timely manner..."

Counselor Gui changed his subject and continued: "We must understand both these and what the embassy and consulate cannot do for him, such as not being able to apply for a visa for him; not being able to seek a job or apply for a residence permit or a work permit for him; not being able to interfere with judicial or administrative actions in the country where he is located; not being able to pay for him hotels, lawyers, translators, medical care, travel expenses or any other expenses for him."

No wonder many Chinese and overseas Chinese say that it is useless to find embassy and consulate if you have something to do. This is not allowed or that one is not allowed. When you think about it carefully, it is really difficult for embassy and consulate to provide substantial help to Chinese people in the country.

"In this way, Han Bo will also face many difficulties after taking office. After all, the protection of overseas Chinese citizens must be subject to the sovereignty of the host country. He does not have any substantial administrative or judicial powers that can control the progress of the incident abroad. He can only encourage the judicial departments of the host country to protect the rights and interests of overseas Chinese citizens through suggestions, communication, coordination, supervision, and urging."

The senior said a lot, but he would never say these words on other occasions.

Han Bo is grateful from the bottom of his heart, but at the same time he feels a little disappointed. He feels that he is about to be tied up and cannot do it at all. It is better to be an ordinary policeman in China.

Chen Huifang knew him very well, and could imagine how frustrated and helpless he would be able to see his compatriots' personal safety and property suffer continuous losses after taking office. He could not even provide some basic substantive help.

But what can I do, I can only comfort me.

In fact, it was not only her who wanted to help, but Huang Peng also contacted someone.

As we were chatting, the guest arrived.

"Let me introduce my junior high school classmate Huang Qin, who just returned from South Africa, will go there in a few days. So many of her classmates are the best. She has been to several African countries and has a company in South Africa, and is a real big boss!"

"Mr. Huang, welcome."

"Don't trust him. What big boss is just the one who opened a store."

Huang Qin was 35 or 36 years old, wearing a windbreaker that fitted her, and looked weak. Who would have thought that she would go to South Africa to make a fortune before China established diplomatic relations with South Africa.

They both grew up under the imperial city and have a straightforward personality. They chatted with Chen Huifang and Li Xiaolei in a few words. The two men couldn't even get into the conversation, so they simply smiled without saying anything.

"If you don't lie to you, you really didn't make much money!"

She was invited to come here to understand the situation in South Africa. Li Xiaolei naturally asked about her experience in South Africa, and her friends had many ways, not to mention that her husband was going to be a counselor at the South African Embassy. Huang Qin was very willing to share with them about her in South Africa.

Fearing that Li Xiaolei was really misled by her old classmates, she said with a lot of laughter: "Theoretically, I should make a fortune. Not only me, but every Chinese clothing store in South Africa should make money, because the clothing sold has at least 40% profit. Based on the monthly turnover of one store, it can make 40,000 rand; deducting rent, water, electricity and black people's wages, it is no problem to make a net profit of 20,000 rand per month."

"Where is the money? You have opened a store for so many years, and have you opened several stores?"

"I was stolen and opened a store in South Africa is to guard against thieves!"

Huang Qin subconsciously glanced at the handsome and handsome Han Bo and said clearly: "When I first went to South Africa in 1997, 1 rand could be exchanged for 3 yuan. By 2001, I could only exchange 1.3 yuan, but now I can't even exchange 1 yuan. Although the RMB was forced to appreciate and the South African currency depreciated invisibly, it was a profit after all. The problem is that there are too many thieves and they stolen the profits."

"The first time I saw a thief's ability was at noon. The street was deserted and the store was deserted. The black workers all found a place to sit and rest. I sat on the high cashier. Because no one came into the store to buy things, I read books with confidence and looked up from time to time to see the situation in the store.

Suddenly, my premonition told me that something was wrong. The store was still as usual, and no one had come in except for the black workers. I simply stood up and looked down - my god, a teenage black boy was lying on the ground, holding two clothes that had just been taken off the shelf near the store, and was crawling out of the store. I shouted, and he threw down his clothes and got up and ran away."

"Then what?"

"No, what can you do to a child with him? But this thief is quite conscientious and I found out that he would throw his clothes down. A 'steal' thing that happened soon was so funny."

"I was stolen again?" Li Xiaolei asked in surprise.

"Not to mention being stolen, it's normal to be robbed. Who who does business in South Africa has never been stolen, and who has never been robbed?"

Huang Qin smiled and continued, "About two days, at around 3:30 in the afternoon, a tall and thin boy walked into the store and suddenly picked up a bunch of jeans and ran out. My husband was in the store and saw this situation and chased him closely. After seeing this, the thief saw a pursuer, and he actually played games with my husband in a small park not far from the store.

I ran for a while and threw away a pair of jeans. While my husband lowered his head, he ran for a while. Finally, I got into the bushes in the park and played hide-and-seek with my husband. My husband was so angry that he decided to catch this little bastard, but he was always so short that he couldn't catch it. Finally, a white young man drove by and got out of the car to help my husband catch the thief.

When the thief saw the white man chasing him, he might have been affected by years of racial discrimination, his legs were weak and unable to run. After a while, the white man was stuffed into the car with his clothes and sent him to the police station. Unfortunately, he was released in just two days and stood at the door of the store and laughed proudly at us, making people want to strangle him to death!”

“It’s too unscrupulous.”

"It's no wonder you're going to be in South Africa for a while. These two thieves are half-bold. In fact, the real masters are those black women, which is really hard to guard against."

Everyone was listening with relish, and Huang Qin became more and more excited, and she even stood up and gestured.

"The traditional clothing of South African women is a long skirt with a big hem, and the skirt is their tool for making crimes. They love to take advantage of the good business and the crowds in the store, walk into the store with their chests and heads raised, pick up a few pieces of clothes, and go to the fitting room to try it on. After a while, they return the clothes to the illegal worker, saying that it is not suitable.

In fact, they had several clothes between their thighs, but they were wearing big skirts on the outside. The black lady was fat, so you couldn't tell at all. Even if we were suspicious, we couldn't lift the skirt to see her thighs, right? I found out twice and felt something was wrong. I asked the black worker in the store to invite the black lady to the fitting room. When I opened it, I saw that there were 3 pairs of jeans in my legs.

Another time, a rich-looking woman went to the store and picked up a few skirts to try. She wore one of the shops and said it looked good, but she didn't want to take it off, so she paid directly. I vaguely saw a little other color leaking from the bottom of the skirt, so the black worker lifted it up and saw two skirts from my shop inside!"

"So you deal with thieves almost every day?"

"It's not almost the case, it's dealing with thieves all the time. I just said that those who are foreign thieves are the most difficult to guard against are the thieves. The illegal workers in the store can only be described as "silent". In fact, all the thieves steal clothes, the illegal workers know it well, but except for being discovered by me and my husband, they basically don't say anything."

"Some are timid and dare not report it. They are like thieves. If she told me, those cruel thieves might really kill her; some are just a group of people, working inside and outside, and having some conscience is just to help cover up. The darkest one sees you bringing cash out, she quietly informs you that you will meet a robber as soon as you go out."

Huang Qin sighed and emphasized again: "I don't know how many black people have been rich in so many years. Anyway, I haven't made much money."

Han Bo had heard of these situations for a long time, and after thinking about it, he suddenly asked: "Ms. Huang, are there any bad sheep in the Chinese?"

“Yes, more!”
Chapter completed!