MMB Chapter 1421 Let's haggle over a price!
Chapter 1421 Let's haggle over a price!
Chapter 1421 Let's haggle over a price!
"Your name is Mai Qinglan?"
On Monday, Wang Yajuan was organizing the documents handed over by the clerk when the office director knocked on the door and came in, reminding her that a newly assigned college graduate had come to report to the unit.
She casually flipped through the academic documents handed to her by the director. The reputation of the Central Academy of Drama was still quite impressive, but the opera major didn't seem to have anything to do with the job of a radio announcer.
However, when she saw the name on the document, she couldn't help but raise her eyebrows.
She looked up again and carefully examined the recent college graduate standing in the office. A slight smile appeared on her lips, a smile that even Mai Qinglan noticed.
The two had never actually met, but they had both heard of each other.
Wang Yajuan first heard Mai Qinglan's name from her younger sister. It was quite unusual that Lao Biaozi had found a college student as his wife.
Wang Yamei wasn't afraid of Lao Biaozi at all; she was like a little delinquent, daring to say anything.
Not only did Lao Biaozi find a college student as a girlfriend, he also found a college student as his wife.
Note that one is a partner and the other is a wife; they are not the same thing.
To Wang Yajuan's surprise and amusement, Li Xuewu didn't give Mai Qinglan any prior notice when she started working at the radio station.
Was this a deliberate surprise for her?
Mai Qinglan first heard of Wang Yajuan when Li Wenbiao introduced Li Xuewu's "connections" and remembered the name.
Li Wenbiao talked about so many relationships, but the reason she remembered this name so clearly was because he said that if Brother Wu hadn't been with this girl... he would have been a college student long ago.
Li Wenbiao brought this up to explain the significance of Zhou Yamei's existence and what he should do if he encountered someone like Zhou Yamei in the future.
See, we ran into that today.
She reported to the metallurgical plant as required by the registration certificate and as reminded by Brother Li.
Compared to others, she was the only one who was actually assigned to the metallurgical plant's broadcasting station out of all the many college graduates who came this year.
The metallurgical plant's broadcasting station has long been upgraded. Previously, there was only one Hongxing Steel Plant in the steel city. During the expansion of industrial enterprises, many group-affiliated branch plants emerged.
When Director Dong Wenxue was in charge of the group's work in industrial enterprises in Liaodong, the management was relatively loose and the connections between the various industrial enterprises were not very close.
However, after Secretary-General Li Xuewu arrived in Liaodong, he paid more attention to the work of the Group's Liaodong Industrial Leading Group Office.
The group had previously undergone organizational restructuring, and some institutions and units had completed the reorganization.
The radio station was expanded and a joint radio station was established, which greatly enhanced its business and influence.
After two years of development and effort, at the suggestion of the Secretary-General, Red Star United Radio Station decided to expand its subsidiary, Gangcheng Metallurgical Plant Radio Station, into Liaodong Branch Station.
Its full name is: Liaodong Branch of Red Star United Broadcasting Station.
Supervising unit: Hongxing Steel Group Literature and Art Publishing House.
After the group's organizational structure was adjusted and reorganized, some units became vertically managed. For example, fire brigades, security teams, radio stations, and performing arts groups no longer had the rights to publish or manage radio and newspapers.
Service-oriented and logistics-oriented projects are all under the group's construction and management, while factories focus solely on production and construction, and branch offices focus solely on business development.
Even the medical clinics, medical rooms, and medical stations set up in each branch factory and branch company are all under the jurisdiction of the Group's Education and Medical Administration Bureau.
Mai Qinglan reported to the metallurgical plant's broadcasting station, but her personnel record was actually with the Red Star United Broadcasting Station, and her work relationship was with the Liaodong branch.
Wang Yajuan looked at her file. Her visit to see Wang Yajuan had nothing to do with joining the company; her personnel file had already been transferred to Hongxing Steel Group.
Shen Guodong naturally helped with the relevant procedures. He has a lot of influence in the group, and the personnel department had already taken care of this small matter.
Therefore, Mai Qinglan was brought by the office director to meet Wang Yajuan to acknowledge her superior.
In the martial arts world, it's also called "paying respects to the boss".
"Hello, Director Wang, I am Mai Qinglan." Mai Qinglan's eyes flickered, but her tone and expression remained serious as she introduced herself.
Wang Yajuan listened to her story and could tell from her expression that she knew what was going on.
Wang Yamei works at a recycling station. She used to pick up her younger sister from get off work often. She had heard of Mai Qinglan, but had never met her.
We might have been separated by just a wall, but we only met today.
"Great, with your arrival, the overall strength of our branch has improved significantly."
After listening to Mai Qinglan's introduction, Wang Yajuan smiled and said, "I don't know if the group's headquarters has assigned any college graduates this year, but whether they have or not, you should be among the group's first batch of announcers with a college degree."
"It is my honor to be assigned to Hongxing Steel Group, and I am even more honored to work in Liaodong." Mai Qinglan smiled slightly and said, "I am very happy to work with everyone. I will humbly learn from everyone and improve my professional skills and level."
"Don't be too reserved. Our branch station is an expansion of the metallurgical plant's radio station, and it is still in its initial stage."
Wang Yajuan thought for a moment, then looked at Mai Qinglan and asked, "I don't know if you have studied any basic knowledge of broadcasting and hosting. Your personal information says... you majored in opera?"
She picked up a file from her desk, flipped through it, and looked up to ask, "Your voice must be great, right?"
"I have been self-studying broadcasting knowledge for more than a year, almost two years now."
Mai Qinglan nodded frankly and said, "I practice pronunciation and rhythm with newspapers every day at home. If needed, I can try it now."
"That's great." Hearing Mai Qinglan say this, Wang Yajuan already understood that Li Xuewu must have made arrangements a long time ago, otherwise she wouldn't have needed to prepare all this more than a year ago.
Having broadcasting skills right from the start of her job, and with Li Xuewu's support, Mai Qinglan had already surpassed many of her peers at the starting line, even though she had only just begun working.
Even the office director, who was standing to the side listening, couldn't help but show a look of surprise.
Do branch stations need announcers?
That goes without saying, of course it's necessary.
The branch station does not broadcast the main station's programs and broadcasts around the clock; it needs announcers to broadcast local work situations at fixed times every day.
Moreover, Wang Yajuan's work in Liaodong wasn't entirely a game of "hide-and-seek"; she also wanted to make a name for herself under Li Xuewu's watchful eye.
Although she wasn't a broadcasting major, and dance has nothing to do with broadcasting, she has been in management for four years and is already a grassroots cadre.
I wouldn't dare say he'll become an overnight sensation, but he can't afford to lose face. He'll fight for his pride, not for the money.
"Do you need to prepare anything?" Wang Yajuan casually handed over the newspaper that had just been delivered that morning, indicating, "Just pick any article."
This is a test for her, not a challenge.
The test is for outsiders to see, after all, the office director is standing by.
So she gave Mai Qinglan today's United Industries Daily newspaper so that the office director would know that she hadn't turned a blind eye, and Mai Qinglan certainly hadn't seen today's newspaper.
It wasn't difficult for her, but when she handed over the newspaper, she didn't specify which article to read, letting Mai Qinglan read whatever she wanted. As long as it was acceptable, she could make arrangements.
Little did anyone know that Mai Qinglan was highly skilled and daring. With her vocal foundation honed since childhood and over a year of broadcasting experience, reading an article from a newspaper was not a particularly difficult challenge for her.
She took the newspaper, quickly glanced at the first article she saw, and within a minute, began to read it aloud in a broadcasting tone:
"According to the Liaodong branch of the United Industrial News on June 25, Li Xuewu, Secretary-General of Hongxing Steel Group and head of the Liaodong Industrial Leading Group, and his delegation visited Yingcheng Port Area on June 24 and listened to..."
"Okay—that's fine—"
Not only Wang Yajuan, but even the office director looked at her with surprise and couldn't help but nod repeatedly in affirmation.
Although Mai Qinglan only read a short passage, just over four hundred words, her impressive broadcasting skills were already evident, enough to handle the work of the Liaodong branch station.
"You should know that our Liaodong Station is the first branch established by the group's headquarters, carrying the boundless hopes of the group and the headquarters."
Wang Yajuan nodded and said, "I am both surprised and delighted that you have this ability. The main station and the publicity department have just approved a program about industrial exhibitions for the branch station."
She raised an eyebrow at Mai Qinglan and asked, "Would you like to give it a try?"
The office director certainly hoped that Mai Qinglan could get involved in frontline work as soon as possible, but she also knew that she was a recent college graduate.
All college graduates who come to work in the factory need to undergo internships and training, and at least become familiar with the business operations and organizational requirements.
Of course, the Liaodong branch was newly established and urgently needed talented people to fill the gaps. As long as someone had some ability, the usually stern-faced Wang Tai would always give them a chance.
Now that the opportunity has come, it's clear that Director Wang is still cautious. He didn't immediately make Mai Qinglan a broadcaster, but instead gave her a program.
The new program can both test and train people. It was just approved by the group's publicity department and the main station. If done well, it will definitely achieve results.
So she also looked at Mai Qinglan, and if the other party showed an arrogant or disdainful expression, she was prepared to give her some advice.
Good prospects always receive more preferential treatment and leniency, especially when such an all-around disciple is assigned to a remote sect; they always need to be taken care of.
Mai Qinglan showed no arrogance whatsoever. She nodded earnestly and humbly and said, "I will obey the organization's arrangements. I would like to try this program. Thank you for your trust and support."
"It's good that you think this way; I really hope you can grow up quickly."
Wang Yajuan thought for a moment, but still didn't voice her concerns. She smiled and arranged for the office director to take the other person to the main office to meet other colleagues.
There are some concerns that don't need to be shared with Mai Qinglan; just go to whoever brought her here.
Every wrong has its perpetrator, every debt has its creditor.
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"If you've found a good project, just go for it. There's no need to hesitate. It's not a big project after all."
Li Xuewu pushed aside the documents in front of him and said to Zhang Songying on the phone, "The project evaluation has been done by an expert panel. You are also a member of the company's management. How can you succeed without your own opinions?"
"Yes, I only have one piece of advice: you need to be bolder and more professional."
He tapped his fingers on the desk, and when he saw Wang Yajuan appear at the door, he waved.
She was on the phone and couldn't speak, so she just gestured for the person opposite her to sit down first.
"Corporate mergers are not uncommon. This isn't the first time the group has done a merger. What's there to be confused about?"
Li Xuewu casually said, "Leave professional matters to professionals. Although you are a branch company with your own head office and supervisors, you still need to maintain good relationships with the group's departments."
"Yes, we should communicate when necessary and use what we need when required. Why make things difficult for ourselves? Work is a process of cooperation."
He opened the drawer, grabbed two candies, tossed them to Wang Yajuan across from him who was staring at him with some curiosity, and nodded to signal her to wait a little longer.
"You should report this to Deputy Director Jing and have a thorough discussion, emphasizing the significance and value of merging this pharmaceutical company."
Li Xuewu lowered his head slightly, looked at the documents on the table, and said, "Just say that you can generate economic benefits in the second half of the year and break even next year. Deputy Director Jing will definitely agree to that. You can't be too rigid."
Wang Yajuan looked at the chocolate candy rolling towards her, and then at his coaxing look, and couldn't help but laugh, her lips twitching slightly.
He can just talk on the phone, but does he have to coax everyone who comes to his office to wait for a call like this?
"...What do you mean by 'deceiving people'?"
Li Xuewu was both amused and annoyed. He scolded Zhang Songying over the phone, asking, "Can't you guys have some ambition? Is it really that difficult to make a profit in one year and break even in two? Put some pressure on yourselves—"
It's unclear what Zhang Songying said or complained about on the other end of the phone, but Li Xuewu started laughing as he spoke, while still scolding her.
"Alright, it's not that I'm causing you trouble, it's that trouble is coming to us."
Li Xuewu composed himself, nodded, and said, "Director Zhao of the United Hospital said that it's really not good to watch the pharmaceutical factory go bankrupt and be liquidated. It just so happens that you also need to open a new production base."
"Let me tell you, just the land alone for the pharmaceutical factory that was acquired and merged with the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital is worth a fortune, and that's in the city center of Dongcheng District—"
He emphasized, "Even if the pharmaceutical equipment is rudimentary and the pharmaceutical process is outdated, there are ways to deal with it. There are always more solutions than problems."
"You should create a sub-brand of purely handmade pharmaceutical products under the cosmeceutical brand."
Li Xuewu suggested to Zhang Songying, "Don't worry about other places, just supply the port city exclusively."
"We must emphasize that the medicine is made entirely by hand. The packaging box should have a simple line drawing of an old craftsman bending over to make medicine. It must be very detailed."
He raised an eyebrow as he spoke, and chuckled as he listened to Zhang Songying's skepticism on the phone: "If I tell you to do it, you can do it. Pick a few medicines with good effects to make. The price of handmade medicine brands must be three times higher than that of conventional medicines."
"...Do you trust me or yourself?" Seeing that Zhang Songying was still not convinced, Li Xuewu asked, "Have you ever seen me make a mistake? Handmade is more expensive than machine-made. This principle doesn't work in China, but it does work abroad. You'll see once you try it."
"Alright, let's do it this way. You don't need to negotiate the price with the other party. Please have Deputy Director Gao and Deputy Director Jing organize a merger team, and you can prepare the takeover and resettlement plan."
He ended the call in a few words, and after hanging up, he looked at Wang Yajuan and asked, "What are you doing here again?"
"Here comes the candy." Wang Yajuan wiggled her cheek and raised an eyebrow, asking, "Didn't you see it?"
"You'll eat it if I give it to you? Aren't you afraid it's poisoned?"
Li Xuewu chuckled as he organized the documents in front of him and said, "Get to the point, I'm busy."
Do I look like I have nothing better to do?
Wang Yajuan was more energetic and spirited than when she was in Beijing. She seemed like a caged bird spreading its wings and soaring freely, with an unrestrained pride.
The line tied to her ankle was invisible; she flew out of the birdcage, but she couldn't escape that line, the line she clung to.
If this line really breaks, then she will truly become a bird without any support, able to fly freely but without a place to land and return to its nest.
I don’t know if you look idle or not, but I do know you’ve already eaten two candies.
Li Xuewu looked up at her and asked, "Has Mai Qinglan reported to your office?"
"Don't you think you should explain?" Wang Yajuan asked, looking him up and down. "Is it a surprise for me, or a shock for her?"
"Is it really necessary? Don't you know each other?"
Li Xuewu smiled, but seeing that her expression didn't seem like a joke, he suddenly paused and asked to confirm, "You two have never met before?"
"In what capacity did you get to know me?"
Wang Yajuan chewed on a chocolate candy, looked at him, and asked, "Is it Wang Yamei's sister, or your... old friend?"
“You can talk about my ex-girlfriend if you want, there’s nothing to hide about it, it’s not like I’m denying it.”
After organizing the documents, Li Xuewu sat down and looked at her frankly, asking, "How are her professional skills? Can we use her?"
"You were already prepared, why are you asking me?" Wang Yajuan shook her chin and asked, "Who knows about your ex-girlfriend, as you just mentioned?"
"You seem to care a lot about this?"
Li Xuewu slightly curled the corners of his mouth, picked up his teacup to drink tea, and seeing that she seemed to care, he raised an eyebrow and said, "You should ask who doesn't know about this."
“It’s those—” Wang Yajuan suddenly got angry and wanted to say something, but she held back.
This isn't a courtyard house, nor is it on the main street; she can't act recklessly here.
But the thought of those bitches gossiping and talking about me behind my back makes me angry.
Especially in front of Li Xuewu, seeing his indifferent expression only made her angrier; she was about to explode with anger.
"You arranged for her to come to the metallurgical plant, is it just for a quick fix or is she going to stay long?" Wang Yajuan asked him critically, "She won't leave after only two days, will she?"
"Hehe—" Li Xuewu chuckled lightly and said calmly, "She won't leave even if you leave."
"When am I leaving?"
Wang Yajuan widened her eyes and looked at him, asking, "Have you already made up your mind?"
"You should be the one who has thought this through."
Li Xuewu spread his hands and said calmly, "Shouldn't you ask yourself whether you're leaving or when you're leaving?"
"Leave when it's time to leave, leave when you want to leave." He shrugged and said, "Can you leave whenever you want?"
"I won't leave even if you leave!" Wang Yajuan said harshly, then turned and left the office.
I've asked what I wanted to ask, but I've also gotten really angry. This person is getting worse and worse.
Oh, right, I also ate two pieces of candy from him.
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"Hello, Secretary-General, this is Ding Feng."
Around forty years old, balding, and with a slightly overweight face, he wore a sincere and smiling expression. This was the newly appointed director of the Comprehensive Management Department of the Metallurgical Plant, and the former deputy editor-in-chief of the Red Star Literature and Art Publishing House.
Li Xuewu smiled slightly, extended his hand to shake his, and said, "Welcome to work in Liaodong."
This welcoming remark was only uttered by Li Xuewu, someone who viewed everyone from the perspective of the entire group's overall view of the Liaodong industrial enterprises.
Ding Feng was well aware of the significance of this welcoming speech. He was not only facing the director of the metallurgical plant, but also the person in charge of the group in Liaodong, and an important member of the group's eleven-person team.
Therefore, he behaved very respectfully and politely, taking Li Xuewu's hands and shaking them slightly. After accepting the secretary-general's invitation to sit down on the sofa, he took the initiative to say many words of joy about working at the Steel City Metallurgical Plant.
Li Xuewu listened attentively to these polite exchanges, whether genuine or not, with a smile on his face.
To cooperate with the other party's performance, he also spontaneously expressed some hopes and instructions, and explained some of the work and difficulties of the metallurgical plant, which was considered to appease the other party.
After seeing the other person off, Zhang Enyuan returned and quietly reported to him, "I just received news this morning that a new executive deputy secretary-general has come down from the ministry."
He carefully observed Li Xuewu's expression before continuing his report: "His name is Chen Shouzhi."
"Okay, I understand." Li Xuewu nodded, his expression calm and composed, showing no particular concern. Instead, he asked if the group had any other plans recently.
"I've heard that the organization department is looking for candidates, but I don't know where they'll be assigned."
Zhang Enyuan said softly, "I reckon we'll be included, since the leadership team isn't complete."
"Pay more attention and remind me promptly."
Li Xuewu casually gave a brief instruction and then got back to his work.
This wasn't exactly a complaint, nor was it a reproach, but it sounded rather serious to Zhang Enyuan. He was so ashamed that his ears turned red, not to mention his face.
As the secretary-general of a leader, one cannot be expected to have all the information, but one must have one's own channels of communication.
It's rare to find a secretary like him who is so out of touch with the news and has to rely on rumors to determine the truth.
But what could he do? If he were in the group, as the secretary-general, people would be eager to befriend him.
But now that they are in Liaodong, the secretary-general must have his own channels for some important information, but as a secretary, he must bear the due obligations and responsibilities.
He had been on the job for several months, which made him feel extremely ashamed.
But how do you establish your own information channels?
He's a veteran, and he can figure these things out just by thinking about them. The key is that he needs someone to lend him a hand.
Because they're in different circles, it's useless to keep hitting a brick wall if you can't find the trick. He's going to find that trick now.
Li Xuewu was first greeted by the head of the General Management Office, and then, as if by a chain reaction, the manpower shortage problem that he had mentioned to Lao Li was instantly resolved.
On June 27, Chief Engineer Wang Zhijun reported for duty in Gangcheng.
On June 28, Luo Zhongkang, the deputy factory director in charge of comprehensive business operations who succeeded Yang Shuxing, reported to work in Gangcheng.
On June 29, Zeng Meiyi, the deputy factory director in charge of organization and management who succeeded Yin Zhongyao, reported to the steel city.
On the 29th, Li Xuewu's application, which he had submitted long ago, was finally approved by Director Li himself. It was a report on adding an executive deputy director to the metallurgical plant.
As the director of the metallurgical plant, Li Xuewu naturally convened a meeting of the leadership team after all members had arrived to discuss and study organizational and division of responsibilities.
However, he wanted to give the new comrades time to familiarize themselves with the business and work, and also give the subordinate cadres time to get to know the new leader. Therefore, the division of labor meeting should be held, but it could not be convened immediately.
Even though there are still many development targets to be achieved this year and the pressure is immense, there's no need to rush in the next few days.
On the last day of June, Li Xuewu was discussing the agenda for the organizational work conference with Yang Zongfang when he suddenly received a very special invitation.
"Who sent this?"
Li Xuewu looked through the uniquely designed and crafted cardboard invitation in his hand, which even had a company logo, a rarity for invitations of that era.
To be honest, domestic business operations at that time were still based on the cultural development they received after liberation and the changes brought about by the information they had been receiving over the years.
One of the most profound impacts was the large-scale aid provided by the Russians in the 1950s. Although they only provided half a Corgi, we still learned a lot thanks to the spirit of treasuring it so much.
This is much better than our neighbor, White Elephant. Both teach their students step by step, but we only studied for three and a half years, while they studied for more than thirty years.
But look at the comparison of national strength in later generations. The White Elephant has turned the science taught by the industrial giant into metaphysics.
Who would have thought that the White Elephant family also had a strong heavy industrial base, yet they still managed to capsize even while maintaining an aircraft carrier.
Tell me, is this science or metaphysics?
Compared to the White Elephant family, we have a profound mechanism for self-reflection and adjustment, and we refuse to be one-dimensional or to block both ends.
When you see someone virtuous, think of emulating them; when you see someone not virtuous, reflect on your own shortcomings.
Upon seeing the invitation, Li Xuewu couldn't help but think a lot, because actively determining the group's logo and printing it on products, work clothes, and various fixed assets that require labeling was a corporate culture cultivation effort that Hongxing Steel Group had only started in the last two years.
He never imagined he could flap his wings and influence this era, because his power was too small and the inertia of history was too great.
Of course, it's also related to his lack of ambition.
But quietly, the work he did at Hongxing Steel Group has already influenced this era.
It's about the details, the small changes, and the shifts in thought and mindset.
Can you say how much progress has been made in brand awareness and logo awareness? Li Xuewu would say it's a small step, but also a giant leap for companies in defining their culture and core competitiveness.
"Which organization sent it?"
Seeing that Li Xuewu was watching intently, Yang Zongfang couldn't help but crane her neck and move closer to him.
"It was personally delivered by the deputy director of Shenfei's office. You weren't there at the time, so I accepted it."
Zhang Enyuan explained, "At the time, Deputy Director Liu had other urgent work to do, so I was unable to report to you in time."
"Yes, it's an event invitation."
Li Xuewu handed the hard-covered letter, which he had read many times, to the curious Yang Zongfang, and then turned to Zhang Enyuan and asked, "Is the schedule for the morning of the 1st urgent?"
He asked about the itinerary for July 1st, but Yang Zongfang looked at the invitation letter in his hand. Although it was only a few words, he still read it carefully several times because of the name of the organization at the top.
"Shen Fei? What happened to them...?"
Yang Zongfang looked up at Li Xuewu with a puzzled expression and asked, "Does the Third Ministry of Machine Building have any arrangements?"
"That should be sent to the group, not the Liaodong Industrial Leading Group."
Li Xuewu took the invitation and put it aside, then tapped the armrest of the sofa and said, "It seems that Shenyang Aircraft Corporation attaches great importance to this test flight activity and is very confident."
"Is it a new aircraft?" Yang Zongfang nodded and said, "It seems that our steel aircraft has become quite a force to be reckoned with, even attracting the attention of Shenyang Aircraft Corporation."
Don't underestimate yourself—
Seeing his sigh, Li Xuewu smiled and said, "Which factories in the country can manufacture helicopters?"
"Hehehe—" Yang Zongfang chuckled and said, "That's true, something to be proud of."
"Then let's postpone the schedule for the 1st and try to hold it in the afternoon, while we can attend the event in the morning."
Li Xuewu looked down at the invitation letter in his hand and said, "They've been so sincere, it wouldn't be right to stand them up, after all, they're from the same company."
The reason Li Xuewu spent so long looking at the invitation was that he had thought of a possibility: the nation's most important weapon might be undergoing its test flight around this time.
Of course, this refers to test flights, not production; it's just a matter of sequence.
When he thought about the test flight of that aircraft, he thought about the large-scale production target that Gangcheng Parts Manufacturing Plant and Fengcheng Machinery Manufacturing Plant would build in Gangcheng Industrial Park.
Hongxing Steel Group plans to build an integrated parts industrial park in the steel city, integrating upstream and downstream industries such as design, production, warehousing, transportation, and assembly, to create an industrial chain that runs directly from Yingcheng Port Area to Fengcheng.
Now that Shenfei, this big fish, has taken the bait, Li Xuewu is both surprised and gratified, finally catching something.
You'd better be careful.
Seeing that he was really preparing to participate in the test flight of the new aircraft, Yang Zongfang joked, "Does the Third Ministry of Machinery still remember the grudge from Institute 701?"
"Institute 701 is Institute 701, the Third Ministry of Machinery Industry is the Third Ministry of Machinery Industry, and Shenyang Aircraft Corporation is Shenyang Aircraft Corporation. They are not the same thing."
Li Xuewu smiled and said, "Besides, even if someone remembers the grudge against Institute 701, the leaders of the Third Ministry of Machinery Industry are magnanimous and won't hold it against me."
He jokingly picked up his teacup and said, "If you really want to argue about this, you should go talk to Director Li."
"Hahaha—" Yang Zongfang laughed and said, "Do you even believe that yourself?"
He shook his head slightly and said, "Kong Xiaobo is at Gangfei. The Third Ministry of Machinery Industry must have contacted him."
"Furthermore, our helicopters are well-known in the north. How long do you think we can keep them hidden?"
"I didn't mean to hide it."
Li Xuewu raised his eyebrows and said, "I'm just waiting for them. Why don't they try to negotiate a price?"
How are they supposed to negotiate with that price?
Yang Zongfang said with emotion, "I never imagined that our factory's products could be priced as high as $5, and that an airplane could cost $18!"
Zhang Enyuan, standing to the side, smiled and echoed, "It's a residential building."
“I agree,” Yang Zongfang said, turning to Li Xuewu after Zhang Enyuan’s agreement. “Do you think anyone would dare to negotiate at this price?”
"I'm not afraid of things being expensive, I'm afraid of things being rotten."
Li Xuewu said confidently, "Even 180,000 is considered a loss. In international trade, 50,000 dollars is not equivalent to 180,000 domestically."
He looked at Yang Zongfang and asked, "Have you ever heard of us spending 18 to buy a KH-4 helicopter from abroad?"
It's not that I don't want to buy it, but that I can't buy it and no one will sell it to me, which is the most awkward thing.
Now that domestic production has started, any attempt to lower prices will only result in bankruptcy.
That's right, we now have a planned production economy, but it needs to conform to certain market rules.
Money can only create wealth and stimulate the economy when it circulates; if you hold it in your hand, it's just a piece of paper.
This crude theory can also explain the country's economic problems; everyone is now trying to get money moving so that new wealth can be created.
Apart from steelmaking and rolling products, Hongxing Steel Group is a product of the market economy. It lacks the support of production planning, yet it has been able to grow and become stronger, which shows that market demand far exceeds industrial capacity.
To put it more bluntly, when domestic industrial capacity cannot meet market demand, industry is the boss; but when the market becomes saturated, industry becomes the subordinate.
The reason why the valve between industry and the market is not easily loosened is because of the fear that excessive industry will cause problems for social and institutional entities.
Hongxing Steel Group cannot represent all industrial enterprises of this era, but it can reflect the struggles and uncertainties faced by industrial enterprises between a planned economy and a market economy.
The core focus of the group's work is to achieve goals such as technological innovation, capacity upgrading, technology transfer, and business innovation in its industrialization efforts in Liaodong.
Li Xuewu predicted that the steel city parts processing plant and the special alloy materials provided by the metallurgical plant that Shenfei was interested in were key areas of the group's key work in Liaodong. These were important industrial enterprises that provided standardized and exemplary production for the supply chain system, and also the core of providing production support for the entire group's industrial development system.
High-standard machine tools, advanced CNC machine tools, and CNC machining centers have become the core magic weapon for Hongxing Steel Group to lead the industry in China at this time.
It is an advanced, modern industrial conglomerate, and the key to Hongxing Steel Group's leading position in the automotive, aircraft, and electronics industries.
Now that Shenfei has sent an invitation representing their sincerity in cooperation, their purpose is quite clear. So, should we go or not?
Of course we should go; national defense is everyone's responsibility.
At this point, there's no need to hide anything or be modest. If we can achieve the deployment of second-generation aircraft a few years ahead of schedule and realize the goal of increasing the absolute combat power of national defense, that would be his contribution to this era.
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On July 1, Li Xuewu traveled to Shenyang Aircraft Corporation in his own car, accompanied by Chen Shuzhi, the newly appointed executive deputy secretary-general of the group.
He reported to the group on the 25th and arrived in Gangcheng on the 31st. Li Xuewu's deputy can be said to be quite sincere.
Whether he came to Steel City on his own initiative or was guided by an expert, he eventually came.
Li Xuewu couldn't treat him to a good meal and wine, so he took him along on his way to Shenfei. This was a sign of trust, and he also wanted to have a talk with his deputy on the way.
This time, Li Xuewu couldn't go to Shenyang Aircraft Corporation alone; the Volga sedan, along with the accompanying vehicles, formed a small convoy.
The reason for bringing so many cars was not only to show off, but also to broaden the horizons of those country bumpkins.
You can tell what he's thinking just by looking at his entourage and the people accompanying him.
His convoy included his Volga M24 sedan, as well as Red Star Antelope, Tundra (experimental), Hongyun 7-seater, Hongyun 9-seater, and Hongyun (Hiace) 13-seater models.
Apart from the necessary office staff and colleagues from the United Industrial News branch, the rest of the accompanying personnel were all technical personnel from Steel Aircraft, making the "measuring tape department" feel very obvious.
He was invited by Wang Xin, the deputy director of Shenfei, and with the backing of Hongxing Steel Group, he was able to bring so many people with him, which was naturally due to certain conditions.
Throughout the journey, Chen Shuzhi kept observing this secretary-general, whom she had never met but whose reputation was renowned.
His appointment to Hongxing Steel Group was naturally due to some connections. This is a star enterprise, not only registered with the ministry, but also receiving special attention from higher authorities.
Many people say that Hongxing Steel Group is the standard and a stepping stone for the market-oriented experiments conducted by the higher authorities.
No matter how outrageous Hongxing Steel Group's actions may be in the fields of industry, economy, and foreign trade, the higher authorities have always tacitly approved of them, and relevant departments have carefully observed and considered their feedback in the process of marketization.
As long as there are no problems with the group's organizational work and no decline in ideological work, no one will come to the group to interfere or make irresponsible remarks.
Li Huaide, Director of the Management Committee and General Manager of Hongxing Steel Group, is now a pioneer of industrial transformation, a leader in technological innovation, and a star enterprise manager who actively develops foreign trade and achieves market competition.
Before coming to Hongxing Steel Group, he had heard some news, and some people even told him the key points.
What did he hear?
He heard that Hongxing Steel Group actually only had two key figures: General Manager Li Huaide and Secretary-General of the Group's Management Committee Li Xuewu.
Big Li and Little Li, one is the eldest and the other is the youngest. The former gives orders, and the latter steers the ship.
Who were they?
They're the ones who row with all their might.
Li Xuewu, who is jokingly referred to as the helmsman of the Red Star Steel Group, is certainly no ordinary person.
He felt immense pressure from his boss as soon as he started working at the group, even though the boss wasn't in Beijing.
The management system, financial system, economic system, safety system, production system, etc. of the organization...
The documents he could access, even those related to his own work, demonstrated Li Xuewu's pervasive influence; it was impossible for him to ignore them.
Although Li Xuewu had been away from the group for a long time, his legend still lived on within the group. This was Chen Shuzhi's biggest impression when he first came to Hongxing Steel Group.
These past few days, the group has been busy with the construction of the large market in the workers' new village and the construction of the Red Star Hotel, as well as the rumors about the international hotel. What struck him most was that many of his colleagues shared a consensus: all the projects he had heard about had been reviewed by the secretary-general.
Listen to this: project applications and implementation require the Secretary-General's review. Director Li will not easily sign off on projects without the Secretary-General's opinion, especially for projects with a huge impact.
The pressure on him as the executive deputy secretary-general is immense. It's easy to imagine the difficulties he faces in carrying out his work under such influence.
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P.S.: Who became the leader of the alliance on August 1st?
Of course, it's 【Feng Ling's First Encounter】! I'm so grateful for all the love and support, I'll work hard!
(End of this chapter)