MMB Chapter 1535 Fengcheng Red Star International (Tadong) Airport
Chapter 1535 Fengcheng Red Star International (Tadong) Airport
Chapter 1535 Fengcheng Red Star International (Tadong) Airport
January 20th, Monday, the Great Cold.
Zhang Enyuan and the group's car team drivers arrived at Haiyuncang No. 1 early in the morning.
The heavy snow from the day before yesterday still shows no signs of melting, even though yesterday and today were sunny days.
Li Xuewu came out of the courtyard wearing a woolen overcoat, followed by Er Ya, who quietly asked him if he would be back for dinner that night.
"I will call if you don't come back."
He turned around and gave a briefcase, handing it to Zhang Enyuan who was coming to greet him.
"Good morning, Secretary-General."
Zhang Enyuan took the briefcase, opened the car door to its widest angle, and stood aside waiting for Li Xuewu.
Good morning, did you sleep well last night?
After speaking with Er Ya, Li Xuewu glanced at Zhang Enyuan, nodded, and stepped into the Shanghai-branded sedan.
His Volga M24 was used in the steel city, while he could only travel in the small car provided by the Shanghai car fleet during his work in Beijing.
This treatment is already quite generous; it's only because Honggang Group has good revenue performance that they are willing to spend money to purchase cars.
These days, most people in ordinary cities only drive cars like those in Shanghai, and it's rare to see people driving Volga M24s.
Enterprises are different from local governments. Here, it's a small-scale financial institution, not a centrally managed local government. As long as the factory's economic performance is good, it will be fine without too many burdens.
Although the domestic economy encountered a similar situation to East Germany during this period, there were fundamental differences.
Some say that at that time, the country's industrial economy and technology were still quite weak and could not compare with East Germany.
That's true. Looking at the national industry as a whole, the economic scale and development potential are not high, but what about the local areas?
Turning our attention to the Northeast region, it can now truly be called an advanced industrial base.
When it comes to wealth, the three northeastern provinces rank among the top three in the country in terms of economic output, and people all over the country say that people from the Northeast are rich.
At that time, workers in Northeast China were generally much happier than workers in other provinces.
There are many factories, the profits are good, and the workers eat and dress well.
The habit that people in Northeast China would be willing to wear Arc'teryx even with a monthly salary of 3000 yuan is a legacy of this time.
The leather jackets and mink coats that first became popular also originated in Northeast China, which reflects the habit of spending money.
Why couldn't the Beijing industrial authorities stop Honggang Group from transferring its steel rolling mill, even though they were trying to block it?
Because Northeast China had the best industrial development foundation at that time, placing the steel rolling industry in the steel city would reduce the production cost of Honggang Group by at least 15%.
If there were any foundation or reason, the capital's industries would not have let the steel rolling mill go, but unfortunately they didn't.
Honggang Group has established a mixed heavy and light industry layout in the heavy industrial region of Northeast China. Based on the development of heavy industry, it has created an industrial line consisting of Yingcheng Shipbuilding + Yingcheng Port Area, Gangcheng Comprehensive Industrial Zone, and Fengcheng Machinery Manufacturing Plant.
On the fertile ground of industry, the industrial development potential of Honggang Group has been fully unleashed, and the company's economy and industrial structure have been adjusted through technological transformation.
It is thanks to the development and management over the past few years that Liangmahe Ecological Industrial Zone has come to be what it is today.
As the car drove along the wide road, a stark contrast emerged upon entering the eco-industrial zone.
The benchmark for urban road development in Beijing is the Eco-industrial Zone. In the past two years, the city has organized many inspection teams to come to the industrial zone to study and learn from its experience.
The city's roads have only one lighting line, with streetlights either placed on the left or right side of the road.
If you look at the roads in Liangmahe Industrial Zone, you'll see that they not only use high-standard asphalt paving, but their road lighting system also surpasses that of urban roads.
Apart from some sections with green belts, most urban roads are still primarily two-lane roads.
The roads in the industrial zone are not like that; the entire area's roads are divided by green belts, and the streetlights are set up in the green belt areas, with two lights on each pole, serving multiple functions.
When it comes to urban development across the country, look to Beijing; when it comes to urban development in Beijing, look to Liangmahe Ecological Industrial Zone.
The more teams that conduct inspections and research, the more they believe that the construction of the Mingliangmahe Industrial Zone is forward-thinking.
"The inspection team from Jiangsu Province is staying at the guesthouse. I was strolling around the city yesterday and ran into them on my way back."
Sitting in the passenger seat, Zhang Enyuan turned to Li Xuewu, who was looking at documents in the back seat, and introduced them: "They've come to see the construction of eco-industrial parks. I heard that there are opinions and suggestions from higher authorities to promote eco-industrial construction nationwide."
"People will eventually become aware of environmental protection."
Li Xuewu glanced at the document in his hand and casually replied that he had spent half his life in charge of safety and environmental protection in his previous life, so he knew exactly when China's environmental protection work began.
Earlier than many people imagined, preparations began next year, and environmental protection work was truly implemented in 73. It was Mr. Z who proposed to attach importance to environmental protection.
The Liangmahe Industrial Zone has garnered so much attention and recognition, which is undoubtedly due to its advanced management philosophy.
As an experimental industrial enterprise, it has no basis for survival if it doesn't have some forward-looking ideas.
Honggang Group has a wealth of advanced theories to support it and rich entrepreneurial experience to prove its success, which is why it has gained trust through repeated reforms and trials.
Looking out the car window, the area combines office space, upscale residential areas, laboratories, and a riverside park; the original steel rolling mill's perimeter wall was demolished to create a park system that integrates eco-friendly light industry and scientific research institutes; the workers' village is compatible with the commercial system, and multiple systems are combined in one place to form the Liangmahe Eco-industrial Zone.
This urban planning and design is ahead of its time. A small piece of land can accommodate and satisfy the livability of more than 10 people. It has to be said that it is excellent.
The car from Shanghai turned into the park's green area and followed the walkway into the group's twin tower office area.
He certainly didn't go into the underground parking lot with the car; instead, he got out of the car at the building's lobby.
Zhang Enyuan walked beside him, carrying a briefcase, and quietly reported on the work arrangements for coordinating with the office.
He rarely has the opportunity to work at the group unless the leader has important work or meetings.
This place feels both familiar and unfamiliar.
"Hello, Secretary-General!"
Good morning, boss!
Greetings rang out continuously. Even though the morning commute was busy, people still came up to say hello, their smiles melting the snow outside the window.
Li Xuewu mostly responded to these greetings with a smile and a nod, and waved to those he recognized.
Over the past year, the group has undergone many changes, one of which is the relocation of the office area.
Li Xuewu was working in Liaodong, and he was basically not involved in this process, which shows how few times and how little time he appeared in the group.
As a result, while greetings continued to pour in, many more unfamiliar faces were curiously observing him.
Without stopping, they used facial recognition to bypass the senior management channel and enter the exclusive elevator area, getting on the elevator directly without any waiting time.
No need to press elevator buttons or wait for elevators, because elevators are operated by dedicated personnel, which is quite convenient.
"Leader, this is the public announcement regarding Comrade Wang Lu."
Upon exiting the stairs and reaching the 9th floor, Zhang Enyuan noticed the document on the notice board next to the elevator and smiled as he offered a reminder.
Li Xuewu turned his head and glanced at it. It was indeed a public notice document about Wang Lu's promotion, but it had already expired.
These expired documents are usually handled by designated personnel in the office and won't remain for long.
"Good morning, Secretary-General." Fan Hua came up from the other elevator with a briefcase on his back, clearly having just started work.
Seeing that Li Xuewu was looking at the public notice, she smiled and explained, "It was posted last week, it's expired."
Transfer documents do not need to be publicized, only promotion documents do. If Wang Lu were simply transferred from the office to the trade union, then naturally no public announcement would be required. However, since she was also promoted at the same time as the transfer, this type of document is required.
Of course, Wang Lu wasn't the only one being promoted and transferred at the same time. The group's personnel department wouldn't go to such lengths just for one person; they usually handle it all at once.
However, there are exceptions. For example, if someone is punished for making a mistake, or if a high-ranking cadre is promoted, the announcement will still be made separately.
Li Xuewu glanced at the other documents on the bulletin board before turning to Fan Hua and asking, "Are you late?"
"No, the timing is perfect."
Fan Hua smiled and raised his wrist to look; the minute hand was still ahead of the starting mark.
"Don't scare me. Being late once will result in a two-point deduction, and our department wants a bonus too."
With numerous departments within the group, the competition is naturally fierce. Only three departments can receive the "Excellent Department" award, meaning that only three departments can receive the award bonus each month.
Just tell me, do they want to roll it in?
How much of the bonus will each person receive?
As Li Xuewu walked towards his office, he casually asked a question.
Fan Hua replied casually, "Unlike other departments, where everyone gets the Outstanding Department Award and it's split equally, it's only 2.53 yuan per person."
Look, there are both whole and small amounts.
"How many people are in your department?" Li Xuewu turned to look at her and asked, "How many of you are left after the No. 1 Factory in Xinjing was separated?"
“Our department is a level 2 department with a standard of 22 people,” Fan Hua replied crisply. “It’s not as good as the secretariat, but it’s much better than the archives.”
The archives department is a level 3 department with a standard staff of 12, including the head and deputy head of the department, which is less than the average section chief.
The secretariat needs a lot of people to do the work, so it was designated as a Level 1 department with a standard of 32 people, making it a large unit.
The group headquarters has only a little over four thousand people, and there are only a few first-level departments, with the department heads being quite powerful.
However, being good or bad doesn't solely depend on the department's level. For example, the Foreign Affairs Office, which Fan Hua is in charge of, is a level 2 department, but it's definitely a good unit.
There's no such thing as saving money when it comes to foreign affairs, especially when dealing with trading companies. Don't the leaders and the group care about saving face?
"22 people, two yuan and fifty-three cents each."
Li Xuewu did the math in his head and looked at Fan Hua, saying, "An excellent award is only about fifty yuan a month, so three awards would be less than two hundred yuan."
"And a year?" Fan Hua said with a smile, "It would cost at least two thousand yuan."
"That's worth it—" Li Xuewu nodded with a smile and said, "Two thousand yuan has achieved the group's goal of cultivating a competitive spirit across all departments. Isn't that worth it?"
"If that's how you put it, then I have nothing more to say." Fan Hua chuckled, clutching his backpack strap. "This is the kind of significance your group's leaders can even consider. All we know is that two yuan and fifty-three cents can buy ten meals of braised pork!"
"Hahaha--"
Seeing Li Xuewu's amused expression, she also laughed happily.
A pound of meat costs around 67 cents in the market. The canteen serves braised pork as a meat dish every day at noon, priced at 20 cents or 25 cents.
Why is there still a distinction?
The kind with potatoes costs 20 cents. It has potatoes, but not as many as the communal rice. The kind with only meat and no potatoes costs 25 cents, which means there's a 5-cent difference in the price of potatoes.
If we can win the Outstanding Department Award, each person will receive 2.53 yuan, which is enough for ten meals of braised pork.
This award is well-designed and the balance is well-judged.
With three departments winning awards, covering approximately 60 to 70 people, it's just the right amount to create a positive publicity effect within the group.
These days, what can make you feel more energetic than eating meat?
Especially with bonuses in addition to wages, wouldn't it be better to use the money instead of eating meat to buy fabric and make clothes for the children?
Therefore, while the symbol of spiritual reward—the rotating red flag—should be established, there should also be accompanying material rewards.
It's only a little over two thousand yuan a year, but it affects thousands of people in the group. Isn't this money well spent?
"We'll review this and distribute it to all branches and production units for careful consideration before implementation."
Li Xuewu went into his office and instructed Zhang Enyuan: "The bonus will be adjusted according to the group's distribution standards, but it cannot exceed 5%."
How will the funding be secured?
Zhang Enyuan put down his briefcase, took out his notebook to take notes, and also asked supplementary questions.
Li Xuewu sat down behind his desk and, without thinking, instructed, "Each unit and branch office should raise the funds themselves; the finance department cannot provide this money."
He picked up his pen and pointed at Zhang Enyuan, saying, "Once this door is opened, it will become a breeding ground for corruption. We cannot give some people an opportunity to take advantage of it."
"Understood." Zhang Enyuan made a note and then began to tidy up the documents in the office.
No wonder the leader just said to implement it on a case-by-case basis; whether or not to pay is entirely up to the subordinates.
Anyway, the management results have already been summarized and distributed, and the group is not forcing you to learn from them. But when the leaders go down to investigate, if they find problems with the efficiency and management of the offices, then they will have to ask about it.
Is it a management problem or a capability problem?
If there are management problems, have we studied the solutions provided by the group?
If the knowledge is learned and implemented, there's still room for negotiation and a chance for improvement. If it's not learned, then it's not a management problem, but rather a problem with the person in charge's competence.
Management problems can be rectified, but there is only one solution to the problem of the person in charge's competence: replace them.
Therefore, some tasks cannot be forcibly issued and implemented, nor is it necessary to enforce them.
Li Xuewu instructed Zhang Enyuan to compile a report, which was to be submitted to the Comprehensive Management Department for oversight.
He is the group's secretary-general, and can only directly command the General Management Department; other departments are merely coordinating relationships.
dong dong——
Not long after I sat down, there was a knock on the open office door. It was Guo Hongmei, deputy director of the general office, who came with Chen Fuhua, deputy manager of the technology development department.
"Secretary-General, I apologize for disturbing you."
"Comrade Hongmei, come here—"
Li Xuewu looked up at the doorway, nodded, and called the two men inside.
He didn't get up; it was Zhang Enyuan, who was organizing documents and materials, who went to greet him.
After inviting the two people to sit down at his desk, he then went to make tea.
Of course, it was just a gesture. When Guo Hongmei waved her hand politely and said it wasn't necessary, he nodded and went to his small office.
No matter who the leader is talking to, as long as it's not a young, single female colleague, he doesn't need to stand guard in the room.
Of the two people who came today, Guo Hongmei was clearly not the main character; it was Deputy Manager Chen from the Technology Development Department.
"Secretary-General, as instructed by Director Li, our General Office needs to organize and coordinate relevant departments to form a technical and equipment receiving team to go to Germany to work."
Guo Hongmei spoke first, explaining, "The relevant personnel include engineers, technicians, and security personnel. My supervisor asked me to come and ask you if there are any other arrangements needed. Please give me your instructions."
"Let's ask Mr. Xia about the technical side."
Li Xuewu looked up at the two men and said, "He should have already made the necessary preparations."
He leaned back in his chair, thought for a moment, and said, "We talked to him when we came back. The technical and negotiation teams stationed in Germany will coordinate and assist you."
"Then there's the legal team; we still need to organize that."
Li Xuewu tapped the table with his finger and emphasized, "This time we borrowed the legal resources of relevant units in the port city, so we also need to have the relevant preparations and capabilities ourselves."
"Do you need a legal scholar?" Guo Hongmei asked, somewhat puzzled. "If you want to find a lawyer—"
At that time, the profession of lawyer would not even exist. Not to mention now, it wouldn't work even ten years later.
"If you need to find a lawyer, you need to find one who understands international law, especially one who specializes in economic cases."
Li Xuewu emphasized earnestly: "In the future, the group will participate more and more in business activities on the international trade stage. Without legal support, who will know if problems arise, and who will know how to solve them?"
"Even though many issues in international trade cannot be resolved by law, trade activities must still be carried out in accordance with the applicable international law."
He tapped the table with his finger and said, "Only with rules can things be accomplished. We must first learn to abide by the rules before others will trust us and be willing to do business with us."
Li Xuewu's remarks were remarkably ahead of their time; given the general lack of lawyer involvement in domestic cases, he was able to access international trade regulations.
According to his thinking, China currently has unique characteristics of the times, but that does not mean it can act recklessly and plant landmines for future progress.
We must establish a sense of compliance and a set of behavioral norms from the very beginning, so that the group's economic and trade activities are carried out within the established framework, thereby winning the hearts of our trading partners.
"Secretary-General, I've written it down."
Guo Hongmei nodded seriously and said, "Next, I will organize personnel to prepare the relevant legal resources, but the relevant quotas and..."
"I'll bring this up with the manager."
Li Xuewu reached for his work notebook on the file shelf and registered the work.
"I will report to Director Li on the merger of Tadon Airport later. We'll talk about that then."
"That would be perfect!"
Guo Hongmei glanced at Chen Fuhua and said with a smile, "Then I'll go and make preparations and wait for your news."
“Hmm.” Li Xuewu nodded, then looked at Chen Fuhua and said, “This time when we go to East Germany, we need to carefully select the relevant personnel. They must be technically proficient and ideologically sound. They must also learn about the local culture and customs to avoid problems and conflicts.”
"Understood, Secretary General."
Chen Fuhua replied, "I am in charge of leading this operation, and I will certainly keep your instructions in mind."
"It would be best if you went."
Li Xuewu's attitude softened, and he nodded at him, saying, "Be steady, but also be prepared to adapt to changing circumstances. Don't be too rigid; be flexible when necessary."
He bluntly reminded Chen Fuhua: "The purpose of your trip is to bring back the technology and equipment. Whether you adhere to principles or make compromises along the way, the goal remains the same."
This means that, as long as the general direction and basic principles are not violated, everything else can be accommodated as long as the technology and equipment can be brought back.
With such instructions from his superiors, Chen Fuhua breathed a huge sigh of relief.
What he's afraid of is his boss's high standards and strict requirements. He'll be told what he can and cannot do, and what he'll encounter when he's out and about. How will he manage then?
If you stick to your principles without being flexible and mess things up, your boss will definitely blame you for being stubborn.
If he actually brings the technology and equipment back, some less important principles will be blown out of proportion, and he'll be in for a lot of trouble.
Therefore, before setting off, he always sought the opinions and instructions of the relevant leaders. Although he couldn't expect the leaders to put it in writing, that was enough.
The leader still has a certain level of credibility; if something goes wrong after he or she has instructed his or her subordinates to do it, he or she will definitely help to handle it.
Of course, it must be said that there are still many responsible cadres in this era, and the collective must still emphasize unity.
"Your trip will detour through the port city. Once you land there, please contact the International Business Department."
After Chen Fuhua agreed, Li Xuewu stood up and added, "The International Business Department will help you contact the general manager of Dongfang Trading."
He unscrewed the pen, wrote Selena's name and workplace on the note, and pushed it over.
"Dongfang Trade is a partner of our group, and Ms. Serena is also a friend of our group."
Li Xuewu explained to Chen Fuhua, "One of the purposes of your trip, namely the Fritz Fleischer Bus Manufacturing Plant, was negotiated by her."
Chen Fuhua looked at him in surprise. As a middle-level manager in the group, he might not have known about this kind of news for a long time if he hadn't been the one leading the team.
Li Xuewu tapped his fingers on the table, reminding him, "Contact her, she will tell you how to receive and dismantle the bus manufacturing plant after you arrive in Germany."
"Understood, Secretary-General," Chen Fuhua replied. "I know that Shunfeng Ocean Shipping is responsible for this equipment transportation task, but I don't know anything else."
"We still have comrades in Germany, and they will assist you."
Li Xuewu stood up, extended his hand to shake his, nodded and said, "Be careful with your words and actions, and strive for complete success."
"Yes, I promise to complete the mission."
After shaking hands, Chen Fuhua made a serious promise before leaving the office.
The secretary-general stood up to give him instructions, and he knew how heavy this responsibility was.
I will not give up until I achieve my goal in East Germany.
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"The negotiations in Hami did not go smoothly."
Li Huaide took a pack of cigarettes out of his drawer and threw it on his desk, gesturing for everyone to take it and smoke.
However, none of the people inside offered a helping hand; their minds were still on their work.
Li Xuewu crossed his legs, a notebook on them, leaned to one side with his arm draped over the back of the chair, and asked with a frown, "Didn't you say you were going to bring in our technical management?"
"They want to import the technology, but they don't want to pay for it."
Li Huaide glanced at him, picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said, "What do you mean by supporting the construction of the frontier?"
"Hehe—" Li Xuewu chuckled and lowered his head, saying, "Supporting construction is fine, but I've never heard of supporting mining area construction. What are they thinking?"
"Look how worthless we are—"
Jing Yunong curled his lip in disdain, glanced out the window, and said, "Some people say that management experience can be put on the shelf, that we're obsessed with money, full of capitalist ideas, and have no class consciousness at all."
"Who said that?" Li Xuewu turned to look in the direction of the sofa and said, "It's quite pointed."
"How could there not be enough—" Jing Yunong reached out and patted the neatly stacked newspapers on the coffee table, saying sarcastically, "Where's the Northern Industry Daily—"
“Heh—” Li Xuewu turned to look at Old Li, who was frowning, and said, “Then it’s not surprising.”
"Looks like they think we're a pushover."
Li Huaide's face was somewhat gloomy; he couldn't accept anyone criticizing his work.
Don't ask him what his achievements are; his appointment as the group's general manager is the biggest achievement in itself.
"Let's leave that aside for now. I've already handed over the Hami situation to the engineering company."
Li Huaide pointed to the armrest of the chair and said, "If you won't do the project, everything else is out of the question. They look down on technology and management, so don't use them."
Is Honggang Group's technology and management really valuable?
In this era, this type of service work is considered worthless; anyone can talk about management!
However, it is precisely this blind understanding that has led to a lack of management theory and technical practice, resulting in increased production costs and frequent production accidents.
For a period of time after the 1990s, domestic enterprises purchased and organized learning of advanced enterprise management models from around the world, paying tuition fees according to regulations to learn the technology.
During that period, international business management techniques were incredibly expensive because they knew that a fool hadn't paid attention to this back then, causing management deficiencies. Now that he wanted to catch up, they wanted to rip him off.
Once the trend of learning corporate management fades, will those so-called refined management, 5S, and 6S still be valuable?
In essence, this theory is about rebuilding the management system. It provides institutional reform services to enterprises that have already achieved operation and production but lack effective management.
Since it's a service, it has value. If you have requirements for improving business efficiency, the effective value of the service will be reflected depending on the degree of your needs.
What's the situation now? Everyone's patting each other on the shoulder, all in a row, and nobody's willing to admit defeat. You're a factory manager, and so am I. Why should I learn from you?
Then some people ask, why would automotive companies be willing to buy Honggang Group's management system?
It's very simple. The development of steel and automobiles has overturned the table of the domestic automobile industry and completely shattered the old standards. When the sand is scattered, who is not convinced?
With an annual production capacity exceeding 10 vehicles, who in the domestic market dares to disagree? Step forward and compare!
The automotive industry works this way, and everyone accepts it, so they're willing to spend money to learn from it. Mining is a different story.
Hongxing Steel Group has only been established as a joint energy company for a short time and has only been in the mining industry for a few days. How could established mining companies trust Hongxing Steel so easily, let alone treat it with respect?
However, Honggang has an undeniable reputation in the domestic industrial system, which leads to this contradictory situation.
They value Honggang's reputation but are also dissatisfied with its technology and management, and look down on its theories.
In this situation, coupled with regional protectionism, do you think United Construction can win the project?
Does United Construction really have to win this project?
No, because of personnel changes within the company, United Construction's construction worker numbers swelled to over 20,000 in a very short period of time.
However, even with these 20,000-plus people, it was still not enough to meet the construction needs of Honggang Group's own projects.
Local construction companies are involved in both the construction of ships and ports in Yingcheng, as is the case in the Liangmahe Industrial Zone in Beijing.
Meanwhile, the port area terminal in Yuezhou is also under construction, and another project is underway there.
Not to mention the office buildings and business premises needed after the branch offices and representative offices in major cities across the country have selected their locations and submitted their applications.
But Lang Zhennan, the general manager of the engineering company, said something good: "It's impossible to have projects every year. There will always be a day when they are all finished. Sooner or later, Hongxing Construction will have to step out of the group and out of its comfort zone."
In Beijing, Liaodong, and Hebei Province, Hongxing Construction has the capability and resources to secure projects. So why does it choose to venture to remote border regions to compete for mining construction projects?
Because United Construction needs a variety of engineering projects, and United Energy Corporation is also carrying out construction work in the mining areas of Liaodong, United Construction needs more construction experience, after all, it is still too young.
Even with the largest construction machinery in the country, the best engineering design and guidance from foreign experts, and the most outstanding workforce, it cannot escape the label of being too short-lived.
"It's better to be firmer—"
Xue Zhifu was a heavy smoker, but he didn't smoke Li Huaide's cigarettes. He was sitting on the sofa drinking tea, but he refrained from smoking.
It wasn't that Li Huaide's cigarettes were poisonous, but rather that most of the people in the room didn't smoke.
Li Huaide and Li Xuewu have already quit smoking, and Jing Yunong, being a woman, does not have the habit of smoking.
Zhang Jingsong does smoke, but since it was just the two of them and the other party didn't reach out, he just endured it.
"Since we can't get the project, let's not waste the train ticket we bought."
Xue Zhifu said jokingly, "This will also lay the foundation for future cooperation negotiations; we can't keep doing this."
"That's how it should be; we need to have the right attitude."
Zhang Jingsong, craving a cigarette, gulped down his tea and pondered, saying, "People who have no temper get bullied, and companies that lack principles in their operations get bullied even more. We can't set this bad precedent."
"How are the negotiations for the Tadon Airport project going?"
Frustrated by the bad news, Li Huaide looked up at Li Xuewu and asked, "It should be settled by now, right?"
"Well, I still chose the tertiary industry."
Li Xuewu picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said with a smile, "If you had listened to me earlier, you wouldn't have gone through such a long and roundabout way, wasting so much time."
"So, what was the original saying?"
Zhang Jingsong got up and went to the tea cabinet by the door to get a thermos. Liu Bin saw this from the small office and quickly came over to help, but he waved his hand and refused. He just carried the thermos and refilled everyone's teacups one by one.
As he refilled the hot water, he said, "You won't shed tears until you see the coffin, and you won't turn back until you hit a brick wall."
“Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, well, there are a few old foxes among them.” Li Huaide nodded to Liu Bin, gesturing for him to get some fruit for everyone, which he had bought himself. He said, “They only have one trump card: once they lose control of Tadong Airport, it will be difficult for them to build up their tertiary industry.”
He may not be bold, but he has big ambitions.
Li Xuewu smiled and explained to everyone, "The reply they gave me was that they wanted tertiary industries, but not all of them."
"Hehe, what do you mean?" Zhang Jingsong asked with amusement, "Are you going to try and negotiate the price further?"
"They're not that stupid—"
Li Xuewu glanced at him and said, "I told them, they wouldn't feel at ease without Honggang Group's investment."
"Hehe—" The people in the room couldn't help but smile when they heard this explanation, and their laughter rose and fell.
Li Xuewu opened his notebook, handed a brief contract proposal to Li Huaide, and continued to explain: "Based on our existing shareholding, we are required to retain more than 5%, and the exchange will be conducted based on the valuation."
"They're afraid we'll run away—"
Zhang Jingsong found it even more amusing and looked at Li Xuewu, asking, "How many shares of the tertiary industry are left? Is it enough to exchange for a Tadong Airport?"
"If we fully open up the tertiary industry, we can get back ten Tadon airports in return."
Li Xuewu shook his head slightly and said, "Do you know what Shen Fei has his eye on?"
"Steel flying?" Zhang Jingsong asked curiously, "Or steel steam?"
"Neither, it's the food industry."
Li Xuewu's lips curled up slightly as he said, "They're really starving, so they're just scrambling for fatty meat."
"Hehehe—" Zhang Jingsong shook his head and said, "What are you thinking?"
"Finally, we talked about the United Energy power plant project. Bu Qingfang was there at the time."
Li Xuewu handed the project plan prepared by Bu Qingfang to Zhang Jingsong, indicating that they should pass it around for them to read.
"Shenyang Aircraft Corporation is willing to accept a portion of the shares in the tertiary industry, with the remaining portion allocated to the power plant project in cash."
He slowed down his speech and pace to make it easier for the group to read the documents carefully.
"According to Bu Qingfang's plan, within the next three years, 20 thermal power plants will be merged in the Liaodong area, and an industrial power grid will be built with the Gangcheng Industrial Zone as the core."
"You're just going to sell your identity to Tadong Airport for that little bit of money?" Zhang Jingsong shook the documents in his hand and handed them to Jing Yunong, who reached out for them.
After reviewing the document, Jing Yunong frowned and said, "It's not impossible, but this is the best we can do."
"Bu Qingfang's opinion is to diversify the efforts."
Li Xuewu waited for them to digest the information before continuing, "The main focus is on building an industrial power grid, while simultaneously creating ancillary industries to generate rapid profits."
"Is it really that effective?" Zhang Jingsong frowned, recalling the document he had just seen. "Twenty thermal power plants in three years? Tens of millions of assets invested?"
"She's planning to snowball her scheme."
Jing Yunong understood Bu Qingfang's project development logic, placed the document on the coffee table, pushed it to Xue Zhifu, and explained, "Building materials are indeed profitable quickly."
"With nationwide construction, there's no shortage of building materials everywhere."
Xue Zhifu, who was in charge of engineering construction, picked up the plan and read it, saying, "If we can release building material production capacity at the lowest cost, it is really possible."
“Bu Qingfang is very confident.”
Li Xuewu picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said, "With Shen Fei's investment, she didn't think about applying for funds from the group and plans to start this year."
"There is no doubt about Comrade Qingfang's enthusiasm."
Li Huaide finally heard the good news, and his expression softened a bit. He said, "I think there's no problem with this project, after all, Shen Fei is willing to participate."
"So the Tadon Airport project is going to be implemented?"
Li Xuewu glanced at everyone, then looked at Li Huaide and said, "I'll contact Shen Fei when I get back."
"Let's hurry and secure the profits."
Li Huaide thought for a moment and said, "Since we're going to develop the airport project, let's not hesitate."
He pointed to the handrail and said, "The current policies change every day. Who knows which way the wind will blow? If the higher-ups don't allow transfers anymore, it'll be troublesome."
"The general direction should be fine."
Li Xuewu explained, "After all, we have many collaborative projects with Shenyang Aircraft Corporation."
"The engine research and development, production, and related technology transfer are all specified in the contract."
He pointed to the contract next to Li Huaide and said, "If there are no problems, we will draft it and submit it to the management committee for review. It will then be used as the basis for negotiations."
"I have no objections."
Li Huaide pressed the documents beside him, squinted slightly and thought for a moment, then said, "If we are to merge with Tadong Airport, we also need to have a plan for its subsequent operations."
“Let’s not go to the trouble of looking for something that’s close by.” Zhang Jingsong smiled and looked at Li Xuewu and said, “Since the Secretary-General is in Liaodong, I think we should hand this project over to him.”
"Hmm." Li Huaide simply hummed in response, but his eyes were fixed on Li Xuewu, waiting for his reaction.
Li Xuewu could agree if he nodded, after all, he was capable, but Li Huaide wanted to test him.
"I prepared the project initiation and negotiation, but I'll leave the operations to other colleagues."
Li Xuewu humbly explained, "After all, the group's work cannot all be entrusted to me alone."
"Then we'll all be useless."
Li Huaide followed up with a joke, taking the meaning of Li Xuewu's words to a whole new level.
However, judging from his words, he didn't want Li Xuewu to have a monopoly in Liaodong and control the airport project.
"Comrade Yu Nong, please take this opportunity to work hard."
Li Huaide looked at Jing Yunong and said, "The Secretary-General has a lot of work to do in Liaodong. In the future, he will inevitably have to travel back and forth between the two places for operational work. It's too hard."
He said in a gentle tone, "You are in the capital, and he is in the steel city. You cooperate with each other, huh?"
“Actually, Deputy Director Jing can take charge independently.” Li Xuewu said somewhat awkwardly, without looking at Jing Yunong, “But I’m too busy to handle everything here.”
Even when you're busy, there are always times when you can have a break.
Before he could say anything more, Li Huaide pointed in Jing Yunong's direction and said, "Comrade Yunong, come down and discuss with Deputy Director Xue whether there are any construction or maintenance projects for the airport, and supplement the budget."
"I'll go to Fengcheng next week to take a look."
Jing Yunong frowned and glared at Li Xuewu, seemingly dissatisfied, and said, "Take a look at United Energy's project."
This sounds like... they don't believe the project prepared by Bu Qingfang that Li Xuewu presented?
The people in the room, remembering the discord between Li Xuewu and Jing Yunong, felt relieved.
Old Li is a master at playing the balance game; he's at it again!