Material Empire

Hearing Liu Jie's shattering words, Qin Hai was silent for a while, and then asked, "What's the attitude of the city?"

Liu Jie said angrily: "What kind of attitude can the city have? It's all about getting rid of the burden. In the past, when we were able to make money, it was the city's gold bumps. Now that the recession is bad, it's all a burden. Shen Chuanming, our deputy mayor, frowned when he saw us, as if we owed him a lot."

"If I plan to cooperate with your factory now, what requirements will the city have?" Qin Hai asked straightforwardly.

Before Liu Jie came to Qin Hai, he had considered whether Qin Hai would be interested in the Red Light Factory. Now that Qin Hai said this, Liu Jie didn't feel any surprise. Liu Jie was very familiar with the city's attitude, so he replied without thinking:

"As long as the assets in the factory can be guaranteed not to be lost, there are no other requirements. In fact, even if the assets in the factory are lost, the city will not care. From the perspective of the city, our factories have long been waste. Those without assets are useless at all.”

"Then... isn't it a free gift?" Qin Hai said dumbfounded.

"Isn't it a free gift?" Liu Jie lowered his voice, not wanting to be heard by the people next to him. He said, "Boss Qin, we are old friends. Let me tell you the truth. How many companies do we have in Jintang?" , if some southerners come to cooperate, it’s almost like giving them free. The equipment in the factory can be used freely, and the workers can pay whatever wages they want, and the southerners take all the money they earn.”

This is the number of times Liu Jie mentioned the word "Southern" to Qin Hai today. Qin Hai knew that Liu Jie was talking about businessmen from several open cities in the south. , became the person who got rich first, and then spread his business across the country. These people are quick-witted and extremely rich in capital, so they can do business in the Mainland with ease.

For these "Southerners", the interests of local workers and the government are nothing but the most important thing is that they can earn money. Qin Hai himself has dealt with some such businessmen. In Qin Hai's view, these people can only be described by the concept of "economic animals", because they have almost no other pursuits other than making money.

"Is no one looking for cooperation with your factory?" Qin Hai asked.

Liu Jie hesitated for a moment, nodded, and said, "Why not? Our fiberglass factory also has several million assets, and it is also a piece of fat. To tell you the truth, someone really came to talk to me and wanted to use us. The factory’s equipment is engaged in production, and the profits will be shared with me, but I did not agree.”

Qin Hai asked strangely: "Isn't this a good thing, why didn't you agree?"

Liu Jie said: "I heard what they said about the production process. It is basically a predatory production. After two years of work, all the equipment in our factory will be scrapped. The factory workers got out of trouble, but at least they still have a little conscience, I can't let so many equipment in the factory be destroyed in my hands."

"Didn't you say that the city doesn't care about you? Why are you so serious?" Qin Hai asked half-jokingly and half-seriously. Qin Hai was a little dubious about Liu Jie's words. In those days, some factory directors and managers of state-owned enterprises even took the initiative to collude with foreign thieves to carve up the state-owned assets under their jurisdiction. Not so rare. It should be said that there are always more good people than bad people at any time, and not everyone will blacken their conscience and do things that are outrageous.

Liu Jie understood the meaning of Qin Hai's words, he laughed at himself, and said, "Oh, Qin always thinks I'm playing high-profile? In fact, I, as well as those who are older than them, are all the same Humanoid, old-fashioned, thin-skinned, afraid of doing things unethically, and being poked in the back by employees in the future. The reason why I think you are always a good person is because you are also a selfless person, and you will not do things against your conscience. things."

"Hehe, Factory Director Liu has won the award." Qin Hai smiled slightly, changed the subject, and asked, "Director Liu, let me ask, how much does your factory need to earn in a month to reach a profit and loss balance?"

"No less than 50,000." Liu Jie extended a slap and said, "There are more than 300 employees in our factory, and there are nearly 100 retired workers. The salary plus pension is more than 40,000. Add some administrative expenses, there are A few thousand yuan is enough. Add up, it is almost 50,000 yuan."

The 50,000 yuan mentioned by Liu Jie is the minimum standard for Hongguang Factory to maintain the survival of its employees. If the Hongguang Factory is to operate normally, there will be many other expenses involved, which cannot be supported by a gross profit of 50,000 yuan. Liu Jie was afraid that he would scare Qin Hai away by saying the number was too high, so he only reported the lowest level.

"Based on the equipment in your factory, if you have one or two good products, it shouldn't be difficult to earn 50,000 yuan a month." Qin Hai said in a tone like talking to himself.

"Who says it's not." Liu Jie said to Qin Hai as if he had found a bosom friend, "I also think that our factory is short of one or two good products now, no, I heard that you, Mr. Qin, came to Jintang , I’ll come over right away. Just ask Xiao Deng, his jeep is out of gas, and I used my personal money to fill it up.”

Qin Hai laughed, the evidence Liu Jie said is really not convincing. It seemed that Liu Jie didn't have to drive a jeep to see Qin Hai, so there was no need to find money for gas. However, Liu Jie obviously wanted to express his eagerness when he said this, so Qin Hai didn't pick this thorn.

"Director Liu, when I went to Hongguang Factory for research last time, I saw your equipment and felt that the overall level is still good. It is not difficult to find one or two products with market value. I am returning to Jintang Come, I also brought a few products and wanted to find a company to cooperate with. However, I don't want other accidents to happen after the cooperation, for example, will your city government create any troubles and cause us some trouble." Qin Hai said.

Liu Jie said: "Your worry is not unreasonable. According to my experience, when our Hongguang factory is losing money, the city will regard us as a burden, and try to ignore it as much as possible. But if we turn losses into profits, the city will be afraid Just treat us like a cash cow, let us do this and that, and make you annoying."

"Then what should I do?" Qin Hai asked. Speaking of which, it is not suitable for Liu Jie to answer this kind of question. After all, Liu Jie is also a cadre on the Jintang side, and his elbow should be turned towards the Jintang side. However, the conversation just now made Qin Hai see that Liu Jie was also full of complaints about the city government, and now he only wanted to let Hongguang Factory get out of trouble quickly. If Qin Hai could help him do this, then Qin Hai would be his The savior, presumably he would stand by Qin Hai's side to consider the problem.

"President Qin, are you really planning to cooperate with our factory?" Liu Jie asked.

Qin Haidao: "There is no doubt about it. If I don't want to find a partner, why should I go all the way to Jintang?"

"How do you plan to cooperate with us?" Liu Jie asked again.

Qin Haidao: "I provide several new products and are responsible for the sales of the products, while Hongguang Factory is responsible for the production. I promise to pay the wages of all workers in the factory, including the wages of retired workers. The remaining profits will be taken by Hongguang Factory. I take 80%."

"Two to eight..." Liu Jie muttered, and didn't say any more, just showing a helpless smile on his face.

Qin Hai knew that his condition was a bit overbearing, but compared to Liu Jie's "southerner", this condition was actually considered extremely generous. Generally speaking, the gross profit of chemical materials is not very high. After deducting labor costs, there is not much distributable profit left. In this way, this kind of cooperation is like helping Hongguang Factory to make money To feed all the workers, an ordinary investor would certainly not agree to such a condition.

But Qin Hai has his own reliance, that is, the products he produces have certain technical advantages, so they can command a higher premium. He dared to promise to pay the wages of the entire factory's active and retired workers because the profits he could earn from production were enough to do these things.

"If this is the case, I think Mr. Qin should not rush to speak out. The two of us might as well go to the city to sing a double reed, and ask Mayor Shen to sign a pledge to ensure that the city will no longer trouble Hongguang Factory. What do you think? ?” Liu Jie rolled his eyes, and immediately thought of what to do.

"I'll just listen to Director Liu's arrangement." Qin Hai said with an attitude of being kind.

"Other than taking a fancy to our Hongguang Factory, President Qin has any plans?" Liu Jie asked again.

Qin Haidao: "I haven't contacted other companies yet, and I don't know their respective intentions. As far as I am concerned, I hope to integrate a few more companies in Jintang to form a chemical material production base. It’s also more convenient.”

Liu Jie patted his chest and said, "It's a simple matter. Let me contact Mr. Qin. The factory directors of us chemical companies have always held meetings together in the past, so we are familiar with each other. I will call them tomorrow and call them all." Come here, let's talk together. If we can unite several companies to talk to the municipal government, the effect will be better."

Qin Haidao: "Then it will be hard for Director Liu."

Liu Jie said: "I should be the one to say that. You Qin always came to Jintang to help us. I will make a few phone calls to contact you. What's the trouble? If three or five companies can turn losses into profits, If you can pay the workers a full month's wages, you Qin Hai is a nobleman of our Jintang. Do you know how many families you can help? Come on, Mr. Qin, on behalf of all the laid-off workers in Jintang City, I respect you A glass."

Having said that, Liu Jie stood up, held the wine glass respectfully, and signaled to Qin Hai. Qin Hai also stood up quickly, and raised his glass to meet Liu Jie. What Liu Jie said just now moved Qin Hai a little. He had heard too many things about laid-off workers in his previous life, so Qin Hai is naturally obliged to have a chance to help them in this life. With his ability, it is impossible to help tens of millions of laid-off workers across the country, but being able to help a city of Jintang is considered a duty.

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