A hundred flavors of life

Chapter 1238 Father Hao: If no one wants the product, then reduce production! (Please subscribe!)
PS: I just encountered an audit and have just made the corrections.

Qu Xiuzhen said a lot on the phone, all of which were her concerns about this matter:
"Bingkun, your case is not reasonable in the first place, mainly because there is no precedent. If a J-level official goes to D-level school for further studies, that is normal operation, but for a company to go to college for a few years while working, this has never happened before!"

"You can't be blamed for this matter. If you have to blame someone, you should blame me, an old lady, for not being considerate enough. It was me who didn't keep a close eye on you!"

"At the beginning, I considered your contribution and importance to the group, as well as your achievements over the years, so I acquiesced to this matter and did not speak out against it. I thought that with the group's achievements and me helping you, there would be no problems!"

"But I didn't expect that after Lao Chang left, Lao Hao came up and he would have this attitude!"

Qu Xiuzhen sighed:
"You should communicate with your sister-in-law first to see if there is any misunderstanding. You can talk about anything as a family. It would be best if you can talk it out. Of course, if something goes wrong in the end, Bingkun, don't worry. I am also old enough to retire, and I will help you with this matter!"

Hua Twelve was at a loss whether to laugh or cry at what Qu Xiuzhen said. To be honest, although he was surprised after hearing about this, he did not take it to heart at all. But after hearing what the old lady said, he was... quite touched!
He comforted her on the phone: "Aunt Qu."

"Call me sister!"

Although Qu Xiuzhen is about the same age as Li Suhua, she hates it most when people call her old.

Hua Twelve smiled and said, "Okay, Sister Qu, don't worry about me. I'm not that ambitious. If he doesn't want me to do it, I won't do it. What can I do?"

Unexpectedly, when he said this, Qu Xiuzhen suddenly became excited:

"Bullshit, I was worried about you. I know that our Red Star Group cannot do without you!"

"From more than 300 employees in the timber factory and less than 500 in the soy sauce factory, to more than 5,000 employees last year, and after the completion of several branch factories this year, the number of employees has directly exceeded 10,000. I am worried that if you go bankrupt, the group will collapse. I am worried about the jobs and survival of more than 10,000 employees."

Hua Twelve was speechless on the phone: "It seems I was touched for nothing!"

Qu Xiuzhen laughed: "Of course, you have a good relationship with me and our old Ma. We treat you as one of our own and really don't want anything to happen to you!"

Qu Xiuzhen gave him a few more instructions, and then she realized that this was a long-distance call:
"Okay, I won't say any more. As people age, they can't stop talking. My child can't stand my nagging. I didn't expect you to endure it for so long. Back then, when my mother was nagging me, I also..."

Hua Twelve was very upset: "Sister Qu, you are off track again. You were about to hang up the phone just now!"

"You have no patience at all, kid! Don't forget what I told you, have a good talk with your sister-in-law!"

Qu Xiuzhen cursed with a smile, then hung up the phone.

Hua Shier put down the phone, smiled and shook his head. He didn't think he could achieve any results with Hao Dongmei. It wasn't because he didn't have confidence in his sister-in-law, but he knew clearly what kind of people her parents were.

But since the old lady has given the instructions, even if we give Qu Xiuzhen some face, we can let the sister-in-law ask the family and test the waters. If there really is a misunderstanding, then we can talk about it. If the other party really intends to do something to him, hehe, then let the in-laws wish them all the best!
Jichun Medical College had its holiday more than ten days earlier than Yanda. Hao Dongmei happened to come to visit Zhou Bingyi these days and visit Beijing at the same time. Currently, the two of them were staying in a guesthouse near the school. Hua Shier found the two of them with just one phone call and made an appointment to have dinner together in the evening.

In the evening, Zhou Bingyi, who received the invitation, took Hao Dongmei to Fengzeyuan Hotel.

Passing through the carved porch, you will see a hall with a height of nearly five meters. Eight palace lanterns are hung under the painted caisson, and the light shines through the silk gauze, casting mottled shadows on the blue brick floor.

The waiter, wearing a navy blue Zhongshan suit, led the two through a hall filled with mahogany round tables. Each table was covered with a snow-white tablecloth, and the blue and white porcelain tableware glowed coldly under the light.

"This is."

Hao Dongmei gently touched the huge replica of "Night Banquet of Han Xizai" hanging on the wall, and the waiter said respectfully:
“This is the decoration that President Zhou personally selected in 1956.”

It was Zhou Bingyi's first time to come to such a high-end place. He felt a little unnatural and nervous.

The two were led into a private room by the waiter, where Hua Twelve was already waiting.

Zhou Bingyi's anxiety was relieved when he saw his brother:

"Bingkun, you said you wanted to treat me and your sister-in-law to a meal. I thought it was just a small restaurant, but it turned out to be a place like this. Isn't it a bit too expensive?"

Hua Twelve smiled and waved his hands:

"It's just a meal, why spend so much? Of course we have to find a good restaurant. This Shandong cuisine is really good and suits my taste. It's a good opportunity for you to try it too!"

After he finished speaking, he told the waiter to serve the dishes, and soon one exquisite dish after another was brought up.

Scallion-fried sea cucumber, nine-turn large intestine, deep-fried meatballs, dry-fried yellow croaker, bird's nest in clear soup, braised abalone, braised lion's head
Hao Dongmei comes from a family that has seen and eaten sea cucumbers before, but she was a little surprised when she saw the whole sea cucumber on the plate:

"Why is this sea cucumber so big?"

The waiter smiled and said, "Our master chef insists on using wild ginseng from the Bohai Bay, which takes seven days to ferment."

The nine-fold large intestine that was served next had an agate luster. Hao Dongmei counted the wrinkles and said, "It really has nine layers of wrinkles!"

Zhou Bingyi, who was standing by, didn't understand what was going on and asked curiously. Hao Dongmei then told him the names of the dishes, which made him feel like he had learned a lot.

After the dishes were served, the waiter brought a bottle of Fenjiu, asked Hua Twelve if he had any other needs, and then left.

Zhou Bingyi smiled and said:
"Don't say this place is good, the food is good, the waiter's attitude is even better!"

"Let me tell you a story. Last time, I went out with some of my roommates. When we were tired, we went to a state-owned restaurant to eat. We found a green bean fly in the dish and went to the restaurant to argue with it. The waiter not only denied it, but also turned around and accused us of being a scammer and eating for free. We almost got into a fight!"

"The hotel even called the police, but we later revealed our identities. When the man in the hat saw that we were students of Yanda University, he knew we wouldn't do anything like scamming someone, so he gave up and criticized the hotel. Otherwise, we really wouldn't be able to explain ourselves!"

Hua Shier smiled and nodded. Nowadays, college students are all gifted children. They are people with ideas and aspirations for progress. You can imagine that a few Yan University students would commit fraud just to get a free meal. This is really impossible in this era because they can't afford to lose face.

However, it is hard to say what will happen in later generations. After all, the social atmosphere in later generations is materialistic and people do not attach importance to ideological education, so any strange things can happen.

Zhou Bingyi asked again: "Why didn't you ask Zheng Juan and Zhou Rong to come along?"

Hua Twelve said what he thought in his heart: "Zheng Juan has class today. As for Zhou Rong, we hate each other now. Why would we ask her to come and make trouble for each other?"

Zhou Bingyi smiled bitterly:
"You two were so close when you were little. You even stood up for her in a fight. How did you two siblings end up like this?"

Hua Shier poured Zhou Bingyi a glass of wine, then asked Hao Dongmei to eat some food, and then said:
"Because I've grown up. When I was little, I would just laugh it off when she called me stupid or dumb. She made all the decisions. But one day, I stopped listening to her and pointed out where she did something wrong. It would be strange if our relationship could be good again!"

Zhou Bingyi drank a glass of wine and sighed:
"Okay, let's not talk about the two of you anymore. Didn't you say you had something to discuss with me today? Tell me what it is. As for the situation you created today, if I can do it as your brother, I will definitely do it for you!"

Hua Twelve smiled faintly:
"Let me make it clear first, this table of food is not a bribe for you. Zheng Juan and I usually eat like this when we go out, and these dishes are what I usually like to eat. Besides, this matter today has nothing to do with you. I want to talk to my sister-in-law!"

Hao Dongmei was a little surprised and put down her chopsticks: "What did you want to talk to me about?"

Hua Shier repeated what Qu Xiuzhen had said, but he did not say that it was Old Lady Qu who called, otherwise he would have framed someone.

Zhou Bingyi and Hao Dongmei were both surprised after hearing this.

Hao Dongmei was surprised:

"I called home from the guesthouse yesterday, but I didn't hear my parents talk about this!"

Zhou Bingyi is more mature: "These are all work matters. It's normal that your parents didn't tell you!"

After he finished speaking, he looked at Hua Twelve:

"Bingkun, do you mean to ask your sister-in-law for mercy? You haven't really done anything out of line, have you?"

Hua Twelve smiled faintly:
"I have done a lot of things, but whether it is out of line or not depends on how you say it. You two don't have to worry. I really don't want to ask you for mercy. I just hate trouble. I just want my sister-in-law to ask the family to see if there is any misunderstanding. If we can talk it out, that would be great. If not, it's okay. Anyway, I have a clear conscience!"

Zhou Bingyi looked at Hao Dongmei, who nodded;
"Okay, I'll remember this. I'll call home tomorrow and ask what's going on!" Hua Twelve toasted Hao Dongmei with a glass of wine: "Thank you very much, sister-in-law!"

Hao Dongmei clinked glasses with him with a smile, and Zhou Bingyi pretended to be dissatisfied:
"Bingkun, you call Dongmei sister-in-law, why can't you call me brother?"

Hua Twelve laughed and said:
"You still remember what I said at the beginning, right? Have you done anything that I admire now? Career, family, is there anything you can show off? I would like to call you brother, but you can't let me go back on my word, so save your dignity, Comrade Zhou Bingyi."

Zhou Bingyi said to Hua Twelve unhappily: "Then I am also your brother!"

Hua Twelve took a bite of the food and smiled when he heard it: "Don't force me. If you force me, I will call others big brother, and then call my sister-in-law big sister-in-law."

Zhou Bingyi glared, but then he remembered that this kid was not afraid even when his father glared at him, so he instantly became timid and made a gesture to beg for mercy:
"It's not enough to be afraid of you, kid, don't do anything stupid and yell!"

After drinking, Hao Dongmei became more cheerful and she giggled when she heard her husband's two brothers joking around.

Both the host and the guests enjoyed the meal very much. When they returned to the guesthouse, Hao Dongmei used the guesthouse's phone to call her home landline.

It happened that both parents were at home at that time and had just finished dinner. They were very happy to hear their daughter calling.

Hao Dongmei took the opportunity to ask about what Hua Twelve said. Father Hao on the other end of the phone was silent for a moment, and then asked sternly:

"Dongmei, who told you this?"

Hao Dongmei heard her father's voice become serious. She didn't dare to hide anything and told him what happened today. Father Hao sneered:

"Well, it seems that your brother-in-law is really well connected. I just talked about this matter in the meeting for two days and he found you. It seems that the problem is very serious!"

Hao Dongmei was so frightened that she said, "No way, I know Bingkun'er. Apart from his bad mouth, he's a very nice person!"

"shut up!"

Mr. Hao on the other side rarely got angry at Hao Dongmei:

"Don't worry about this matter. It's not something you can control!"

Hao Dongmei was frightened by her father's sudden severity and almost dropped the microphone. She subconsciously straightened her back and her voice trembled:
"Dad, me"

The unquestionable voice of Mr. Hao came from the other end of the phone:
"This matter ends here. Remember, don't get involved, and don't pass on Zhou Bingkun's message!"

Hao Dongmei's eyes turned red with anxiety. She was about to say something when her mother's voice suddenly came from the other end of the line. It was obvious that her mother had picked up the phone:

"Dongmei, from what we know, your brother-in-law has a lot of problems. We know that he is extravagant, wasteful, and hedonistic in his daily life. Can you say that such a person has no problems? Can you guarantee it?"

Hao's mother said earnestly:

"That's how your parents taught you since you were young. You should make the right choice when faced with major issues!"

"Okay, Dongmei, that's it. Don't let your dad and I be disappointed in you. Please help me tell Bingyi these words. Tell him that mom believes he is a good boy and not the same person as Zhou Bingkun!"

Hao Dongmei felt a little dazed after hanging up the phone. She felt that her brother-in-law had serious problems this time. Thinking of what her mother said about Zhou Bingkun being extravagant and greedy for pleasure, she couldn't help but think of yesterday's meal, which seemed to make some sense.

After hanging up the phone, she told Zhou Bingyi exactly what she had said to her parents.

Zhou Bingyi's face was full of confusion, but he finally seemed to have made up his mind:
"Dongmei, since our parents don't want us to get involved, let's not make things worse. I believe the organization won't wrongly accuse a good person. If Bingkun has no problems, then no one can touch him. If he has problems, I hope to find out sooner rather than later to avoid getting deeper and deeper into trouble!"

Hao Dongmei was a little embarrassed; "But Bingkun is still waiting for news."

Zhou Bingyi said righteously, "Don't worry about this matter, I'll go talk to him!"

The next day, Zhou Bingyi went to the dormitory to find Hua Twelve early in the morning, looking a little embarrassed.

Hua Twelve saw something and said with a smile, "Is there any news from the sister-in-law?"

Zhou Bingyi nodded, and then, as if he had made a great decision, he said righteously: "Bingkun, I can't help you with this matter, but I will show you a way out. You must cooperate with the higher-ups and explain the problem properly. If there is anything, explain it as soon as possible and strive for leniency!"

The next moment, Zhou Bingyi was grabbed by the neck by Hua Shier and thrown out of the men's dormitory. Fortunately, the two were talking on the first floor, otherwise Zhou Bingyi would have been badly hurt.

Hua Twelve even spat:
"I don't blame you for not being able to help, but you've already convicted me before we've even investigated, right? Get out of here now!"

Zhou Bingyi walked away embarrassedly. He felt that his behavior just now was a bit too hasty, as if he wanted to distance himself from the matter.

Time flies. Half a month has passed in a blink of an eye and it is finally time for summer vacation.

Hua Shier didn't wait for Zhou Bingyi and Zhou Rong to meet his wife. He picked up Zheng Juan and went back to Jichun.

After arriving home, Hua Shier took Li Sufen out of the sanatorium and brought her home. However, before he had rested for two days, he received a call from the group saying that an investigation team had entered the group and asked him to report back.

When Hua Shier arrived at the Red Star Group, many people looked at him with worried yet complicated eyes.

When I entered the group's conference room, I saw Qu Xiuzhen and other group leaders talking with a few people.

Seeing Hua Twelve coming in, before Qu Xiuzhen could say anything, a man in his thirties wearing a Zhongshan suit stood up:
"Comrade Hua Twelve, right? We have something we need to consult you about!"

Hua Shiyi waved his hand: "Let's talk about it later. I have something to say!"

The man was stunned. It was not the first time for him to come down to investigate a problem. No matter where he went, others were always timid and polite, as if they were afraid of offending him. This was the first time he met someone with an attitude like Hua Twelve.

Hua Twelve spoke directly; "I have decided to resign from the position of director of the Red Star Group and concentrate on my studies. In the future, any problems of the group will have nothing to do with me!"

After that, he said to those people:
"I don't want to talk to you. If you think I've broken the law, just call the police and arrest me. I'm in a hurry to get home to be with my mother!"

After saying that, he waved to Qu Xiuzhen and others, smiled, turned around and left.

Qu Xiuzhen sat down on the chair:

"It's over. What will happen to our Red Star Group once Bingkun leaves?"

The leader who came down to investigate the man frowned slightly when he heard the words, and was quite dissatisfied in his heart. Such a big Red Star Group, a good enterprise with tens of thousands of people, would be ruined without this idle factory director? It can only get better!
If Qu Xiuzhen wasn't too senior, this man would have started scolding her directly.

Ten minutes later, the news reached Hao Dongmei's father, who sneered;
"Want to retreat in order to advance? Then investigate. If you find any problems, take the person under control immediately!"

But before any problems could be found here, things developed as Qu Xiuzhen said.

A call came from Hong Kong Island. The flooring export contract that was supposed to expire this summer and was to be renewed suddenly changed its mind and said that it would no longer sign a contract with the Red Star Group.

Other exports such as clothing, food, furniture, etc. all received calls to terminate the contract. The other party would rather pay compensation than stop cooperation!
Hao Dongmei's father was a little confused after hearing this, but he still said:
"Threaten me? I wasn't afraid of the Japanese back then, so why would I be afraid of a little kid? It's just an export contract. I don't believe that as long as our products are good, we are still afraid of not being able to sell them. Contact other foreign companies for me!"

But within two days, bad news came that all of Red Star Group’s product patents belonged to Hong Kong Island Company and had nothing to do with Red Star Group.

Strictly speaking, Red Star Group is only a manufacturer. They do not have the right to sell these products to other foreign companies. Also, due to patent issues, other countries will not import these products.

In other words, Red Star Group’s export channels were cut off and no one wanted the products it produced.

Mr. Hao obviously hasn't realized the importance of the problem:
"If we don't want to export, then we don't want to export. Do we only care about economic benefits? How is that different from capitalists? We must investigate the issue thoroughly. Since there are no export channels, we can just reduce production. It's no big deal!"

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