MMB Chapter 96 Old Acquaintance
Chapter 96 Old Acquaintance
Chapter 96 Old Acquaintance
"Comrade Zhang, something terrible has happened!"
Seeing his flustered expression, Zhang Beichuan's heart skipped a beat, and he glanced at the throng of people in the store.
"Let's talk about it in the backyard."
After arriving in the backyard, Liu Jianguo relayed the opinions from above, which had been conveyed by Chen Mingyuan, in detail.
"
The Second Light Industry Bureau agreed, but I heard that Mayor Lu was furious.
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After hearing this, Zhang Beichuan was also stunned.
Logically speaking, it would be a good thing for both the Second Light Industry Bureau and the city if someone took over the Dongfeng Injection Molding Plant.
But Lu Dajiang rejected it outright. Why was that?
"Did Section Chief Chen specify why?"
Liu Jianguo carefully recalled the events described in Chen Mingyuan's phone call yesterday afternoon, but found no useful information.
The thought of taking on a contracting business is like heading into a dead end.
Huang, who had promised the workers to expedite the payment of their wages, suddenly turned deathly pale.
"Yesterday, Section Chief Chen just kept scolding me like I was a grandson, but he didn't say what the specific reason was."
Seeing that Liu Jianguo had completely panicked, Zhang Beichuan quickly calmed down.
"Director Liu, could you help me make a connection and let me meet with Section Chief Chen? At least, we need to figure out why the city doesn't agree, right?"
"Yes, yes, yes..." Liu Jianguo, having calmed down, paced back and forth in the courtyard. He knew he had to follow the normal procedure for requesting permission, but given the current situation, Chen Mingyuan might not be able to see him. He had to act first and report later. "So, do you have time now?"
"have!"
"Okay, I'll take you to the Second Light Industry Bureau to try your luck now."
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The two set off immediately and went straight to the Second Light Industry Bureau of Guocheng City.
By the time the two arrived, it was almost noon, and Chen Mingyuan, who was already overwhelmed with problems at Dongfeng Factory, turned even darker when he saw Liu Jianguo arrive.
If it weren't for Liu Jianguo, would I have been scolded like a grandson by my superiors?
"You still have the nerve to come looking for me!"
"Section Chief Chen..." Liu Jianguo looked at him with a wronged expression, then quickly turned around and introduced Zhang Beichuan behind him, "Section Chief Chen, this is Comrade Zhang Beichuan. He wants to know the specific reasons why the city disagrees."
Upon hearing this, Chen Mingyuan turned his head slightly to look at Zhang Beichuan behind him. Their eyes met, and both of them were dumbfounded.
"Isn't this the middle-aged man who opened my first business selling lighters in the county town?" Zhang Beichuan muttered to himself.
Chen Mingyuan stared blankly at him, muttering to himself.
"Isn't that the guy who sells his own lighters?"
The scene became awkward for a moment. Liu Jianguo looked at the way the two of them were sizing each other up and wondered if they knew each other.
"It's you?" Chen Mingyuan blurted out, his tone tinged with surprise.
Zhang Beichuan immediately realized what was happening, stepped forward, and nodded politely.
"Section Chief Chen, hello. I didn't realize we'd met before. I was so unaware of your greatness."
Liu Jianguo, who was standing to the side, was a little dumbfounded. He was curious, but he couldn't say anything at this critical moment.
Chen Mingyuan took a deep breath, suppressing the complex emotions in his heart. He felt somewhat relieved that the city had rejected the contracting plan.
Otherwise, I would become the one who repays kindness with enmity.
"Have a seat." His tone softened a bit. "I've reviewed all the materials and reported them to the bureau, but the city's opinion... is indeed unexpected."
"Section Chief Chen, I'd like to know, what were the main reasons the city rejected the project? Was it because they felt I wasn't qualified, or was there a problem with the contracting plan?"
Chen Mingyuan paused, wanting to persuade him to give up this hot potato, but he couldn't say it directly because Liu Jianguo was present.
"Perhaps it's a combination of both, but don't even think about it. Judging from the tone of the director when he came back from the city, Vice Mayor Lu has only been in office for a short time and is being extremely cautious about the disposal of state-owned assets."
He lit a cigarette and continued, "He probably... doesn't trust such a young contractor, and doesn't believe that the cost can be reduced to two dollars."
Liu Jianguo grew anxious. "Section Chief Chen, but our factory workers can't wait! If this drags on any longer, things might really get out of hand!"
"Why are you yelling at me like that!" Chen Mingyuan slammed his hand on the table, clearly displeased. "Since the city has rejected your contracting plan, they'll definitely make proper arrangements. Why are you, a mere eunuch, so anxious?"
Zhang Beichuan was silent for a moment, then suddenly asked.
"Section Chief Chen, what do you think of my contracting plan?"
Chen Mingyuan, stumped by the question, paused for a moment.
"Comrade Kitagawa, I understand your feelings. I personally believe that the lighter assembly plant plan is indeed very promising."
but..
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However, Zhang Beichuan was already annoyed by the appearance of those two words, because their presence meant that what had been said before was basically invalid.
But he couldn't say anything at that moment, so he continued to smile.
"However, a lighter that costs only two yuan to produce does sound like a pipe dream. You know, lighters with this kind of ignition method abroad would cost at least a hundred yuan."
Zhang Beichuan roughly understood that Lu Dajiang's refusal to take over the contract was most likely because he didn't believe he could reduce the cost of piezoelectric lighters to two yuan.
After all, the Wenzhou lighter industry is still in its early stages of development.
There are no finished products of grinding wheel gas lighters yet, let alone more advanced piezoelectric gas lighters.
The cost of two yuan sounds like a pipe dream.
"What if I'm really confident?"
"Are you really sure?" Chen Mingyuan was taken aback. Although he wanted to believe it and also wanted to pass on this hot potato, "How can you prove it?"
"Hmm..." Zhang Beichuan organized his thoughts, "The core and most expensive part of a piezoelectric lighter comes from the piezoelectric ceramic ignition device and the constant flow valve that controls the size of the flame. The other plastic and metal parts are not worth much."
Chen Mingyuan nodded slightly; he knew all of this.
Piezoelectric ceramic ignition technology is not available in China.
Moreover, the constant flow valve he mentioned is said to be only available in some Western countries.
"What if I had a channel to get these two finished products directly?"
"really?"
Zhang Beichuan nodded. "If Section Chief Chen doesn't believe me, I can have someone procure some core components first, so you can see for yourself."
"Are you sure you can get it?" Chen Mingyuan looked at him in surprise.
"Just give me a few days." Zhang Beichuan's eyes were fixed on him. "If I really manage to get the piezoelectric ceramic ignition device and the constant flow valve, could you please ask Section Chief Chen to arrange a face-to-face presentation for me? I want to personally explain the feasibility and market potential of this project to Vice Mayor Lu."
Chen Mingyuan looked at him in great surprise, then turned his head and thought of another question.
"Even if you can get it, how will you solve the funding problem? Ten thousand dollars isn't an easy way to run a factory."
Zhang Beichuan paused for a moment, then had no choice but to bring out the talisman he had prepared for later use.
"I should add that, according to the city's relevant regulations, individuals who actively participate in acts of bravery and righteousness have priority in applying for contracted business operations and loans."
"You're a model citizen who actively participates in acts of bravery and righteousness?" Chen Mingyuan asked in surprise.
"Yes, Section Chief Chen can verify this with the Jiancheng County Public Security Bureau, or I also have the original certificate of honor."
Liu Jianguo, who was standing to the side, was also dumbfounded. Why didn't he mention this last time?
"Furthermore, given the current situation at Beichuan Department Store, given more time, we might be able to raise even more money. Director Liu should be able to witness this."
Liu Jianguo saw Zhang Beichuan looking at him and, recalling what he had seen at Beichuan Department Store on the past two occasions, quickly nodded.
"Section Chief Chen, I can testify."
Chen Mingyuan fell silent. Based on what Zhang Beichuan had just said, both the individual's qualifications and the feasibility of the contracting plan were indeed worth considering.
Of course, this is on the premise that Zhang Beichuan can actually obtain the core components.
Seeing his confident expression, Chen Mingyuan felt a surge of excitement. Could this lighter really bring him good fortune once again?
"You want to see Vice Mayor Lu... it's difficult, but..."
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Zhang Beichuan glanced at him, somewhat speechless. Why not just say what you mean directly instead of beating around the bush?
"However, if you can really get your hands on the core components, I can arrange an opportunity for you to report to the bureau chief in person. If you can convince the bureau chief, then perhaps you'll have a chance to meet Vice Mayor Lu."
Zhang Beichuan thought about it and realized that this might be the only way.
"Alright, give me three days."
If Chen Mingyuan had previously been treating it as a last resort, now he was beginning to believe that Zhang Beichuan's words were true.
"Okay, if you can get the core components in three days, I promise I'll do everything I can to get you a chance!"
"It's a deal!"
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