The "foreign" business man in this international business fairy tale doesn't sound very smart. He transferred his knowledge and money to strangers and walked away from his business for about six months in China. Did he expect red carpet ceremony and a firm welcome handshake from the president of Bank of China upon return?

Wonder if it's fair to blame the observant locals for what was most likely careless, condescending and delusional in foreigner's poorly thought-out business plan.