A hundred flavors of life

Chapter 1227 Zhou Zhigang: Is this a light-word film? (Please subscribe!)
The matter was serious and Hua Shier was no pushover. He first went back to the soy sauce factory, pulled out the factory's fleet of vehicles and went straight to the timber factory. He unloaded the two laminate flooring production lines and took them away in several trucks.

Of course, Hua Twelve was not heartless and he did not touch the particle board production line.

If all of it is taken away, the sawmill will not be able to pay wages in less than two months after the expansion. The workers will have no work to do and will have to eat idle meals. Let's see if the new factory director can handle it.

Of course the new factory director couldn't stand it anymore, he felt like the sky was falling, and when he learned that Hua Twelve was coming to 'seize' the production line, he rushed over with the security department to stop them.

When they arrived at the place, the new factory director said to Xiao Guoqing:

"Hurry up and stop the person for me!"

Hua Twelve also said: "Yes, stop him and don't delay my work!"

As a result, the new director of the sawmill was surrounded by the security department of his own factory.

The new factory manager is all confused:

"Xiao Guoqing, you guys want to rebel, why are you stopping me, why are you stopping him!"

Xiao Guoqing curled his lips: He’s my childhood friend and my boss, you know? Without him, could I be the section chief?
I've been working for you for three days and have been hungry for nine meals. Now that I can't even get paid, don't you have any idea what's going on?

Of course, he could only think this in his heart. He pretended to be embarrassed:

"Oh, Director, you are confused. That's our old director. There must be a misunderstanding!"

Hua Twelve, who was dismantling the machine, laughed. He did not want to make things difficult for his brothers in the security department, so he took out various receipts and explained to the new factory director that the machine belonged to him personally. He then told him that all the leaders knew about this matter and told him to file a complaint wherever he wanted.

The new factory director cried as he watched the production line being taken away by the soy sauce factory's convoy. He came here to do business and had expected to encounter difficulties and calculations from others, but he thought the one who would stab him in the back would be a colleague, but he didn't expect it would be a soy sauce seller. I'm just here to gild my reputation, how can you bully me like this.

He went back to the office and called to complain. The person behind him was also a little furious and said only one sentence:
"I got it. I'm studying it!" Then he hung up the phone.

The higher-ups were indeed holding a meeting to discuss the issue. All the leaders related to the matter were present in an office in the S government. Unexpectedly, Qu Xiuzhen and Ma Shouchang also attended the meeting.

Someone slammed the table in frustration:
"What does Zhou Bingkun want to do? Does he still have a sense of collective honor and dedication?"

Qu Xiuzhen could not tolerate any sand in her eyes, and she also slammed the table:
"Stop talking nonsense. You are just bullying an honest man. He is working well in the lumber mill. Why do you want to transfer him away? Don't say it's work needs. I think some people are just jealous and want to take advantage of him!"

Although she does not hold a high position now, she is an old comrade who has been through the Anti-Japanese War. If it were not for the special period, she would never be just an SJ in a soy sauce factory. Just by looking at the fact that she lives in the compound of the S Government, you can understand why she has the confidence to slam the table.

A leader beside him smiled bitterly:
"Sister Qu, after Zhou Bingkun left, the biggest beneficiary was your soy sauce factory. Now even President Ni from the Ugly Country eats your products. You should be secretly happy!"

Qu Xiuzhen stiffened her neck and said:
"Why should I be happy secretly? What's wrong with me being happy openly?"

"We are here to discuss the facts. Xiao Zhou set up the soy sauce factory. That's his ability. He can still shine without leaving the lumber factory. It's some of you who are jealous and are messing around."

When the old lady said this, she spread her hands and said in a gloating tone:
"Hey, what's going on now? You've messed up a lot, haven't you? You've made a big mess!"

Ma Shouchang held back his laughter and pulled his wife: "Just say less and save some face for Lao Chang!"

Lao Chang is the person sitting in the main seat in the conference room. He is an old comrade-in-arms of the two.

At this time, Lao Chang pointed at Ma Shouchang and said with a wry smile:

"You old man, you are still so mean. Sister Qu was clearly talking about those unpromising people, but when you said that, you pointed the finger at me, as if I were those people!"

Qu Xiuzhen snorted: "Shouldn't you scold us? You are the leader of our Ji S group. If something goes wrong, who else should we look for?"

Others who were familiar with Qu Xiuzhen hurried to persuade her, and Lao Chang also said:

"The main problem now is how to deal with this matter. We have signed a contract with the Hong Kong businessman. If we can't supply this product, no one can afford the millions of dollars in compensation!"

In this era, the country's foreign exchange reserves are less than 100 million yuan. Those who can get foreign exchange are considered to have made great contributions. If they lose it, they will become sinners!

A leader who participated in the "picking peaches" incident expressed his opinion:
"In my opinion, it's simple. Individuals should obey the collective and sacrifice the small self for the greater good. Although those machines were made by Zhou Bingkun himself, he is a member of the guard and a cadre. Just let him hand them over consciously!"

When he said this, he immediately attracted voices of agreement, saying that this is the spirit of dedication that should be possessed.

Qu Xiuzhen just laughed:
"You live in a small western-style building in S Mansion. Your children are not around, so you two have to live in several rooms. Why don't you give your house to those workers? There are two or three generations of a family squeezed on one kang. Why don't you make some sacrifices?"

The leader was speechless: "These are two different things!"

Qu Xiuzhen said to everyone present earnestly:

"Comrades, we are not the Qing Dynasty, and Zhou Bingkun is not a local tyrant. Why should you ask people to hand over something they made themselves?"

"Especially since this matter has international implications. Last year, that old Buddhist visited us, and it was a time of great focus. This kind of exported goods are most likely to attract attention. If it gets out of hand and people outside laugh at us, you will be very happy, right?"

Everyone was speechless, and finally the old man at the helm, Chang, made the final decision:
"How about this, whether to hand it over or not, let's respect each other's wishes and ask Comrade Xiao Zhou's attitude first!"

He looked at Qu Xiuzhen:
"Sister Qu, you work with Zhou Bingkun at the soy sauce factory. I think you need to take action on this matter. Please talk to him and raise any requests or opinions you have. At this critical juncture, he, a capable person, cannot give up his responsibility!"

Qu Xiuzhen sighed:
"I really don't want to get involved in your nonsense. Okay, I'll go to his house after we finish our breakup and have a good chat with him!"

In the evening, at Zhou's house, Hua Shier and Ma Shouchang were playing chess, while Qu Xiuzhen said the above:
"What they mean is that you can raise any opinions or requests you have, and they can understand your emotions. I think that's enough. You can quickly raise your requests. As long as they are not excessive, I will ask them to agree to them, and then send the production line back as soon as possible, so as not to delay the contract with the Hong Kong businessman!"

Hua Twelve took the lead and said, "Fuck, General!"

Then he said to Qu Xiuzhen:
"Sister Qu, my request is very simple. Those who want to reap the spoils must pay the price. They should be arrested and punished. When they are old enough, they should retire. These people don't think about how to work hard and create value, but only think about getting something for nothing. To be honest, it's better to have them than not to have them!"

Before Qu Xiuzhen could say anything, Ma Shouchang said, "Xiao Zhou, slow down, I don't see you, Ma!"

As he was about to take back his move, Hua Twelve stopped him:
"Slow down, you have to give my car back to me!"

Ma Shouchang said quickly: "No, no, I just had a hard time eating your big bucks!"

Hua Twelve spread his hands and said, "Look, you want to regret your move, but you don't want to spit out the bait. It's not going to be that good. I don't want to play anymore, I don't want to play anymore!"

Ma Shouchang was just about to say, "I'm old, so you should give me some leniency," when he saw Hua Twelve directly disrupt the chessboard.

Qu Xiuzhen's eyelids twitched. This kid was not playing chess at all, he was trying to overturn the chessboard!
Ma Shouchang also understood what Hua Twelve meant:

"It's not a good idea for you to do this. What will people think of you if you do this too harshly?"

Hua Twelve smiled faintly:
"Think whatever you want. As my parents said, one blow is enough to prevent a hundred blows. I don't have any lofty ambitions. I just want to do the things around me well. If I don't hurt them this time, there will be others who will take advantage of me. After this, they will have to think twice if they want to bully me!"

Qu Xiuzhen is an upright person who is fearless and nods:

"That makes sense, but I'm afraid your conditions are not over yet. After all, punishing them is not an advantage for you. Based on my understanding of you, you should at least get some benefits for yourself!"

Ma Shouchang was surprised and asked, "What else?"

In his opinion, there are probably more than a dozen unlucky people this time, from top to bottom, and it’s not over yet. This kid is going to cut himself off from the officialdom of Jilin Province!

Hua Twelve chuckled:
"Sister Qu is the one who understands me. Sister, have you ever thought about merging our soy sauce factory with the timber factory and merging the two star companies into one?"

Qu Xiuzhen and Ma Shouchang took a deep breath. This was such a bold idea!

Then Qu Xiuzhen's eyes lit up again. This guy has the exclusive monopoly on the technology. You know what, this is really possible!
Just then, Zheng Juan came in with a hot pot:

"Uncle Ma, Auntie, the hot pot is ready, let's eat and chat!"

Hua Twelve complained, "I call you Big Sister and you call me Auntie, isn't there a generation difference?"

Qu Xiuzhen also smiled and said, "Yes, calling me elder sister or aunt makes me sound old!"

Zheng Juan agreed with a smile, then put down the hot pot and went out to eat with Zhou's mother in another room, leaving the three of them alone to eat and chat, discussing the plan to take over the sawmill.

The next day, Qu Xiuzhen tactfully conveyed Hua Twelve's intentions and conditions.

Many people slammed the table, and Lao Chang was also in a difficult situation.

Qu Xiuzhen laughed and said, "It's okay. Xiao Zhou said that it doesn't matter if you don't agree. The floor production line is now in the soy sauce factory yard. You can take it away anytime!"

When this was said, many leaders' eyes lit up, but Lao Chang smiled bitterly and said, "What if it's taken away? No one knows how to repair it, and we still can't resume production!"

Everyone was silent. The person said he wanted to return the machine, but they said what can you do if they don’t know how to repair the machine?

Exaggerating?

Stop joking. It's okay to use accusations against others, but as for the two photos displayed in Zhou Bingkun's home, unless he is desperate enough to violate the law and discipline, who would dare to use other means to touch him?
Old Chang thought for a moment and asked Qu Xiuzhen, "Is it really impossible to discuss this further?"

Qu Xiuzhen made a helpless expression.

Lao Chang sighed:

"Then let's take some action. Some people forget their roots after becoming officials. They learn from the officials in the past and always think of using the power given to them by the people to do things for themselves and gain benefits. This incident should serve as a reminder for them!"

Qu Xiuzhen smiled and said, "That's right. There's a rotten spot on this apple. If you cut it off, you can still eat it. But if you don't take care of it, it will be rotten in two days and you won't be able to eat it even if you want to!"

"What about our soy sauce factory merging with the lumber factory?"

Lao Chang was a little embarrassed: "The product span of the two units is too big. If we do this, I'm afraid others will have opinions!"

Qu Xiuzhen laughed:

"Then don't do it. Just be prepared to pay for it when the time comes!"

"Anyway, our factory manager has said that the timber factory has breached the contract, but he is confident that he can convince the Hong Kong businessman to use the chili sauce exported by our factory to pay off the debt!"

Old Chang was speechless. How could he not see now that whether it was the timber mill or the soy sauce factory, 80% of the core technology was in the hands of Zhou Bingkun.

He paused for a moment.
"Then hold a staff meeting at the lumber factory and ask the workers for their opinions. If the workers have no objections, then your soy sauce factory will get a good deal!"

Qu Xiuzhen's eyes were filled with joy. In her opinion, the staff meeting was just a formality. Zhou Bingkun came from a lumber factory, so how could his support rate not be high?

Sure enough, at the subsequent timber factory staff meeting, more than 90% of the workers raised their hands in support and agreed to merge with the soy sauce factory into one company.

As for the 10% who did not raise their hands, that meant they did not support Hua Twelve's work and they all suffered bad luck in the future. Zhou Bingkun was a narrow-minded person. After Hua Twelve replaced him, he thought this was not a good thing and tried to change it several times but failed. Alas, it was all Zhou Bingkun's fault.

After that meeting, accountability began to prevail. All those who had wanted to reap the benefits before were now in trouble. Those who were caught were caught, some were given serious warnings, some were forced to retire early, and those who were given internal sanctions were given severe warnings.

Don’t think that internal punishment is not serious. In this era, for senior executives, receiving such a disciplinary warning basically means the end of their future.

The soy sauce factory completed the order for the timber factory with chili sauce of equal value. The two factories officially merged and were renamed "Red Star Group", becoming the first large collective group company in Guo seven years ahead of Haier Group in the real world.

Hua Shier also rose in status and was promoted to deputy director. The 21-year-old deputy director shocked many people.

As the saying goes, "A tall tree attracts the wind." When Hua Shier got a promotion and a raise, many people talked about it, especially those who believed in conspiracy theories. They said that as soon as he left, the machines at the sawmill broke down and no one could fix them. Now that the factories have been merged and are under his management, how come the machines can produce again?

That’s right, right after the merger was completed, the production line was reinstalled and it was completely normal and production has resumed.

Oh, it’s so magical!

Production Line: I didn’t expect that!

So many people said behind his back that this was Hua Twelve's fault.

The story became more and more outrageous, and it was being spread on every street corner in Jichun.

Zheng Juan and Li Suhua both heard this and were worried about Hua Twelve, so they went home and told him:

"Bingkun, someone out there is spreading rumors about you, saying that you were the one who broke the machine!"

What Hua Shier said to Li Suhua was:

"Mom, don't listen to their nonsense. If it was really me, why didn't the hat uncle catch me? They are all talking nonsense. Just don't believe it!"

When I went back to bed to smoke my cigarette, I told Zheng Juan something else:

"How can it be a rumor? It's just something I did! I like to see them know it was me but can't do anything to me!"

Zheng Juan was so frightened after hearing this that she almost cried. However, after he explained the interests involved clearly, she felt neither amused nor helpless.

She signed a ten-year export contract with a Hong Kong businessman. This means her husband will be punished. If she cannot produce the products, how much money will she have to pay to the other party?

In the words of Hua Twelve, this is called interest binding, if one suffers, all suffer!
To put it simply, I'm just unlucky, and no one else can have any hope of success!
After Hua Shier pioneered the merger of the two companies into a group, he did not rest on his laurels. On the soy sauce factory side, he obtained the recipes of "chicken essence" and "mushroom essence" and other seasonings that were ahead of their time from "Hong Kong businessmen".

Actually, chicken essence is not healthy, but instead of letting others make the money, we might as well make it ourselves.

In the following years, Red Star Group exported more than a dozen kinds of seasoning products.

At the lumber mill, Hua Shier also got the design drawings of Haodu furniture from the "Hong Kong businessmen" and founded the Red Star Furniture Factory. The furniture produced there won the Italian Compasso d'Oro Award, the Oscar of the design world, because of its aesthetic design that was far ahead of its time. It was a huge success and the Red Star Group's furniture was sold all over the world and received wide acclaim.

Although the furniture was designed by "Hong Kong people", Hong Kong people are also our own people, so the domestic publicity is carried out according to the award-winning Red Star Group.

The trademark "Red Star" has become synonymous with "quality" in this era.

In just a few years, the Red Star Group became a major foreign exchange earner in the country and was valued by senior leaders. Hua Shier went to Beijing several times to receive praise and meetings with leaders.

These achievements, and the intellectual property rights firmly held by Hua-12, have deterred anyone from targeting the Red Star Group.

Because they know that it is not easy to obtain the Red Star Group, and it is even more difficult to continue production after obtaining it.

You must have core technology and formula, otherwise what you get is not a cash cow but a bomb.

On the eve of the Spring Festival in 1976, Zhou Zhigang walked out of Jichun Railway Station. This was his first time going home to visit his relatives since he went to the Shancheng Third Line in 1972.

As soon as he got out of the train station, he took a deep breath of the air of his hometown, looked around, laughed, and said with emotion:
"After all these years, the changes aren't that big!"

Taking the bus home, when he arrived at Guangzi Pian, Zhou Zhigang was stunned and turned around to chase the bus:

"Hey, comrade, I want to go to Guangzi Pian, where are you taking me?"

He definitely couldn't catch up with the bus on his own two feet, and was just thinking about asking someone when he heard someone calling him:
"Uncle Zhou, are you back?"

Zhou Zhigang turned around and looked at the other person with kindness:

"You are the kid from the Gong family. Your name is Gong Bin, right?"

Gong Bin had just got off work, so he quickly got off his bicycle and greeted him warmly:

"It's me, Uncle Zhou. By the way, why are you chasing after the bus? Did you leave something on the bus? Hurry up and get on the bus. I'll ride my bike and take you after it!"

Zhou Zhigang smiled bitterly:

"That's not the case. You said I was going home, and I got on the bus to go to Photon Film, but the driver told me to get off at this stop. I was a little sleepy on the bus, so I got off without even looking. Look where he took me!"

Gong Bin finally understood what was going on and said with a smile:
"Uncle, didn't my brother tell you? Hey, he must have wanted to give you a surprise. This is the Guangzi piece!"

"what?"

Zhou Zhigang turned around and looked at the rows of garden houses not far away, as well as the residential areas in the distance. He was stunned:

"Gong Bin, please don't tease me. Can this be a plain film? I saw it on TV abroad and it's probably like this!"

Gong Bin smiled and said, "Uncle, this is all thanks to my brother. He is the one who transformed our optical disc into this!"

Zhou Zhigang found it a little funny:
"Okay, Gong Bin, you're getting more and more stupid. Your brother? Why don't I remember you having a brother? Our Guangzi neighborhood is famous for being dirty and messy. My relative-in-law, Chief Hao S, wanted to renovate our Guangzi neighborhood but failed. Can your brother do it? Forget it, take me home quickly!"

Gong Bin laughed out loud:

"My brother is your son Zhou Bingkun. All right, I'll take you home. When we get to your new home, you can ask him yourself!"

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