That year the flowers bloomed 1981

Chapter 1197: Flexible and Adaptable Tough Candy (Two in One)

At around ten o'clock, Li Ye followed the inspection personnel from the department and finally arrived at the first branch factory.

They first went to the front-line workshop and then to the office area.

When they walked to the office area, someone asked, "Hey, when we came just now, weren't there many students waiting to register? How come there are only a few left now? Did we disturb your work?"

Li Ye smiled and asked Zhou Ziqing: "Chief Zhou, where are you? Where are you hiding?"

Zhou Ziqing then replied with a smile: "There are indeed many students who came to register today, but basically everything has been arranged, and only these few are left."

The person in the department asked, "Really? So how many have you arranged today?"

Zhou Ziqing answered accurately: "So far, 127 college and technical secondary school students have completed registration, and 17 have not yet completed it. The remaining students may be far away, so they will arrive later."

The people in the department looked at their watches and said with admiration, "One hundred and twenty-seven! Your efficiency is really high!"

“It’s all a concerted effort.”

Zhou Ziqing didn't say anything like "start working at 7 o'clock". Since Li Ye and Lu Zhizhang were present, she would never say anything to take credit.

“Work together, that’s a good saying”

The leader of the department nodded, and then said to Ma Zhaoxian behind him: "We have basically finished the tour. Now let's borrow the conference room of the first branch to discuss today's visit. "

"Okay, okay, Director Qu, please come this way."

A group of people surrounded Director Qu and walked towards the meeting room. Li Ye, who deliberately fell behind, gave Zhou Ziqing a thumbs up.

She speaks clearly and fluently, and has a graceful manner. Although she is a woman, she can really hold her own.

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After arriving at the meeting room, Director Qu, who had been amiable just now, became serious.

"The purpose of our visit today is mainly to examine the reform achievements of the Light Automobile Company in recent years, and also to investigate some suggestions put forward by the masses."

"Everyone has seen the results of the Light Automobile Company's reform, which should be very satisfactory, especially the first branch, where both management efficiency and production efficiency are amazingly high."

"However, we must also see the difference between the main factory and the first branch. The main factory has a heavy burden and many historical problems, and it is impossible for it to be as light-footed as the first branch.

Now the people of the main factory are asking that the 1041 production line of the first branch be transferred to the main factory, so that the scale of production can be expanded through integration, the output value and benefits can be continuously improved, so as to achieve a virtuous cycle effect.

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As soon as Li Ye heard what Director Qu said, he knew that what Niu Hongzhang had done a few months ago, instigating the workers of the main factory to "take back" the production rights of 1041, had finally fermented.

And it seems that the higher-ups are taking it very seriously. After all, many companies are struggling right now. If they can explore a set of "integration and self-rescue" solutions, it will serve as a good demonstration.

Niu Hongzhang had obviously done his homework. After Director Qu finished speaking, he actively spoke up and said, "Factory One now has three models of cars being produced at the same time, and all of them require increased production capacity.
In the first half of this year, the first branch only produced 1041 s, which was the same as the second half of last year, and the production line often worked overtime.

However, the main factory produced 18,000 vehicles, 7,000 more than last year, and there was basically no overtime. This proves that the production potential of the first branch factory has been exhausted, but the main factory still has a lot of room for improvement.
Therefore, transferring the production of light trucks to the main plant and focusing on the production of commercial vans is the best solution for the entire light truck company."

After Niu Hongzhang finished speaking, Director Qu asked, "Does anyone else have any opinions? Don't be shy and speak up."

Li Ye raised his hand and spoke calmly, "Let me explain! The 1041 production line of the first branch has the capacity to produce vehicles per year in two shifts. In the first half of last year, vehicles were produced.
But since October last year, the sales of the main factory's products have been merged with the first branch, so the first branch has reduced its production and given more orders to the main factory."

"During the Spring Festival, our first branch discussed whether to focus on the production of commercial passenger vehicles. However, after carefully comparing the product feedback from the main factory and the first branch, we decided to put this discussion on hold for the time being."

"Because there is progress only when there is competition, the product quality, output and customer feedback of the main factory have never been able to reach the level of the first branch factory, but under the comparison and competition with the first branch factory, we have made great progress.

Therefore, we believe that the first branch factory should retain a portion of its production to encourage the main factory to keep catching up and making progress.
If tomorrow the quality of the main factory's products exceeds that of the first branch factory, what reason do we have for not handing them over?"

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After Li Ye finished speaking, Niu Hongzhang's face turned black.

Because Li Ye's words did not give the main factory any face! The person in charge of production at the main factory was Ma Zhaoxian.

You know, Niu Hongzhang helped the main factory obtain the exclusive production rights of 1041, which would greatly increase the output value and profits of the main factory in a short period of time. Ma Zhaoxian would not only be proud of it, but also achieve important results in his upward progress.

So when he vaguely mentioned this matter to Ma Zhaoxian a few days ago, Ma Zhaoxian did not object.

But how can Li Ye directly put on the eye drops for Ma Zhaoxian now? Whose henchman are you?
But Ma Zhaoxian glanced at Li Ye and said with a smile: "I agree with what Deputy Director Li said, because over the past year or so, the general factory has made a good transformation in both output value and efficiency.

This year we hired 600 new employees, the first time in nearly a decade, so if competition can make us more productive and keep us improving, we should encourage it."

"I assure you here that this year's output value and profits of the main factory will increase by at least 30% compared to last year, and the efficiency of the entire Light Automobile Company will also increase by 30%."

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The whole audience fell silent, because Ma Zhaoxian's words were almost like a "military order", otherwise he would not have accurately said "30 percent", but would have said vague words like "substantially increased".

Lu Zhizhang stepped on Li Ye and then started clapping.

Li Ye was a little slow to react, but he quickly fulfilled his responsibility as a "henchman" and flattered Ma Zhaoxian.

After the applause, the atmosphere became more lively.

Then everyone present began to discuss, but no matter how they discussed, the current situation of the Light Automobile Company was showing signs of continuous improvement. Ma Zhaoxian also made a clear guarantee. If you make changes now, what if you interrupt this momentum of continuous improvement?
Who will be responsible?

Li Ye sat there quietly, looking at Niu Hongzhang's angry expression, and couldn't help but shaking his head and sighing.

Niu Hongzhang still can't see the situation clearly!
In the planned economy era, parachuted cadres like him were very powerful. A transfer order was like a sword of authority. The power of life and death was in my hands. I would kill anyone who disobeyed me.

But times have changed now.

If the paratroopers want to take charge of their new units, they must have something real of their own.

Or you can open up new business and give the people above you a long-term profit expectation, commonly known as "painting the pie in the sky".

Or you can control certain core resources, such as government relations, important customers, bank loans, etc.

Either you can figure out the direction of the wind from above and kill someone with a borrowed knife, regardless of whether it is a mistake or not, and start a major purge, with new ministers for new emperors, and replace key positions with people you trust.

But Niu Hongzhang has nothing to do with any of these three things.

First of all, he has no business ability and can't find new profit growth points. He can't even draw a perfect pie. For example, today's "mass feedback", you should investigate it thoroughly first to make it impeccable! The one who called a deer a horse was Li Si, not an ordinary person can play this trick.

Niu Hongzhang also had no core resources. When he came, the bank stopped lending to the main factory. Product sales continued to decline, and in the end, the company had to rely on the sales network of a branch factory to survive.

Only the third point is what Niu Hongzhang really wants to do.

He wanted to replace the most critical position with his own person.

And who is the most critical person in the Light Automobile Company?

He must be the one in charge of a branch factory!
But this person in charge is good at making promises, has resources, and has a backer. He has all three basic elements. It is obvious that he can bring results to everyone and lead everyone to progress together. You want to purge him. Are the people above you blind?
Even if the people above are divided into two factions, and the faction supporting Niu Hongzhang wants to curb the momentum of Li Ye's side, Li Ye must make an unforgivable mistake.

But how could Li Ye, who is familiar with the general trend of history, make a mistake?
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"After listening to everyone's discussion, I think it makes sense, but I would like to borrow a phrase from Section Chief Zhou to express my opinion, which is 'everyone should work together'.
For an enterprise to thrive, everyone must work together. The opinions of the masses are important, and so are the opinions of the cadres. Both must reach a consensus."

As expected, the discussion ended inconclusively. Director Qu said that he would listen to the opinions of the masses, but he would go back and continue to study and discuss the issue.

During lunch, Lu Zhizhang whispered to Li Ye: "Lao Niu is still too obsessed with power. If he continues like this, he will probably end up like a factory manager."

Li Ye said calmly: "He has to be persistent. Once the arrow is shot, there is no turning back."

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If Niu Hongzhang had not competed with Ma Zhaoxian and Li Ye when he first came to the Light Automobile Company, he would have been able to reap the benefits of the Light Automobile Company by now.

Unfortunately, he was too confident and wanted to seize power as soon as he came to power, which led to his current predicament.

Moreover, Niu Hongzhang no longer has capable men under his command, so he cannot use others as guns. He cannot hide behind and operate steadily by himself, and he has to step in and take charge of everything himself.

The consequence of doing this is that he cannot "leave a way out" when doing things, which makes him sink deeper and deeper.

If he is smart and capable enough, the right thing to do would be to transfer to another company like the big factory manager while he is still young. Otherwise, if he continues to struggle for a few more years, there will be no hope of making any further progress in his life.

However, just as Li Ye and Lu Zhizhang were whispering, Niu Hongzhang suddenly came over with a wine glass and sat down next to them.

"As Qu Si said just now, we all need to work together as one. Let's hold a meeting this afternoon to discuss the issue of fair competition."

Li Ye was confused.

Are you joining just because you can't beat them?

Did you wake up a little late?

Even if Niu Hongzhang wanted to join Ma Zhaoxian and Li Ye's camp at this moment, regardless of whether the people who supported him were willing or not, Li Ye would not accept him.

[You slapped me, and you want to be my friend just by apologizing? Doesn't that mean everyone will want to slap me in the face from now on? Do you think I don't care about my dignity? ]

So Li Ye said decisively: "I'm sorry! Today is the first day for our new students to report. I have to go and take care of them. The hope of our first branch depends on these young people."

Niu Hongzhang's face suddenly turned the color of liver.

[What do you mean by that? Are you complaining about my age?]

After lunch, Li Ye really ignored Niu Hongzhang and went back to the first branch factory to "care" about the college students.

However, after Li Ye arrived at the Personnel Department, he found that he was suspected of being a "helpful hindrance".

Because everyone was naturally and warmly welcoming the college students who came to register, but when Li Ye showed up, everyone stood up to greet him, which made everyone feel uncomfortable.

"It's okay, it's okay. I just came here to praise you. Director Qu said today that our management staff is very efficient. Some brother units may come to learn from us later. You should prepare your speech in advance and share your experience with everyone when the time comes."

"What experiences do we have to share? It's all thanks to your guidance, Director Li."

"Don't say that. In our branch, we don't practice modesty to help people improve, and we don't practice flattering the leaders. Hahaha, you guys are busy. I'm leaving now."

Li Ye joked a few words, then turned around and left the Personnel Department.

But Section Chief Zhou Ziqing followed out.

"Director Li, I have something to trouble you with."

"Can you trouble me with something?"

Li Ye was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "That's great, I love helping others the most."

Zhou Ziqing is such a smart person, she would not bother Li Ye easily, so Li Ye would of course help others.

Zhou Ziqing also smiled and said, "It's like this. My son's full moon is coming this Sunday, and all the colleagues in the unit are going to come and show their support. If you have time, can you go over and help keep things under control?"

"Then you have to go!"

Li Ye said happily: "How are you going to entertain us? I will go to the cafeteria and tell them to give you good service."

The first branch factory advocates frugality, so many happy events of the employees are hosted in the cafeteria. Li Ye went there personally to instruct them to make sure that it is both economical and impressive.

However, Zhou Ziqing said a little embarrassedly: "Director Li, we have booked a restaurant outside because I have a lot of relatives at home, and it is not appropriate to come to the factory to take advantage of the public."

"Oh~, I understand. Then Wu Yan and I will go together. If you have any other requests, just tell me. Don't be shy."

"No, I'm grateful for your presence."

"Hey, don't say those polite words, it's too polite."

Li Ye understood Zhou Ziqing's meaning very well.

She had been married for so many years but had no children, and in the end, the mistress took the child with her, which led to divorce. Her family must have been under a lot of pressure.

It is a shameful thing these days if your daughter is infertile.

So now that Zhou Ziqing suddenly gave birth to a big fat son, her family had to hold a grand celebration.

The banquet in the cafeteria of the first branch factory is indeed affordable, but Zhou Ziqing's family may feel that it is not as upscale as that in a big hotel. Since they are trying to show off, they must have money.

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On Sunday, when Li Ye arrived at the full-moon banquet at Old Jie's house with his share of money, he realized that he was not invited to "calm the place down" but to get people drinking.

"Director Li, I must toast you three glasses. After my daughter came to your company, I will forget about the past. Thank you, thank you."

"Director Li, I have to toast you three glasses as well. My sister and brother-in-law have become younger and younger in the past two years. This is all thanks to you. Our whole family will remember your kindness. I'll drink it. Please do as you please."

"Hello, Director Li. I am Zhou Ziqing's uncle. I have watched this child grow up. He is smart and capable, but he had a bad fate in the first half of his life. But he met you in the second half of his life. It is his good fortune."

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A group of Zhou Ziqing's relatives and elders surrounded Li Ye, and drank tons of wine as a show of respect, which frightened Li Ye, who had a high alcohol tolerance.

It's not that he can't drink, but seeing that the old guys obviously have average alcohol tolerance, but they all drank three bottles in one breath sincerely, he was really afraid that something might go wrong.

Li Ye quickly found an opportunity to say to Zhou Ziqing: "Sister Zhou, please quickly persuade your relatives that this wine cannot be drunk like this."

But Zhou Ziqing said with red eyes: "It's okay, Director Li, they are just happy for me."

"I know it's for your pleasure, forget it. I won't tell you."

Li Ye turned around and found an opportunity, picked up the phone and called the factory hospital, asking them to send someone over in case of any accidents.

Li Ye, who came from several decades later, knows the dangers of excessive drinking better than people of this generation, and must not let anything go wrong on such a happy day.

But what you fear will come true. Just when the full moon banquet was halfway through, trouble broke out.

However, the trouble was not caused by the people at the banquet, but by an uninvited "bad guest".

Li Ye was drinking happily with Professor Zhao and others, when he suddenly heard the noise at the scene obviously subsided a lot.

He looked up and saw a man walking in from outside, and Zhou Ziqing's family members and relatives had all changed their expressions.

Li Ye asked Professor Zhao in a low voice: "Mr. Zhao, who is that man?"

Professor Zhao pushed his reading glasses and said uncertainly: "I'm not sure either, he looks a little familiar, it can't be Shi Jichao..."

Professor Zhao is Zhou Ziqing's teacher. Although he has a bad temper, he is also a cultured person. So when he suddenly started swearing, Li Ye was also shocked.

But after hearing Professor Zhao's scolding, Li Ye roughly guessed the other party's identity.

In such an occasion, the person who should least come and is the most unwelcome is either Bai Yueguang or the ex-husband.

Seeing that several of Zhou Ziqing's relatives and classmates including Wu Yan rushed forward to stop Shi Jichao, Li Ye also stood up and rushed over.

There were too many people watching at the scene. If something went wrong, it would be a slap in the face of Lao Jie and Zhou Ziqing.

When Li Ye arrived closer, Zhou Ziqing's uncle was already scolding him with a dark face.

"Shi, what are you doing here? Who asked you to come?"

"Haha, uncle, don't mind me. Although I came here uninvited, I have no ill intentions. I am here to congratulate you."

"We don't care about your congratulations, just leave now and don't force me to beat you up."

"Uncle, what do you mean? Can I take a look at the child and talk to Ziqing before I leave?"

"What the hell"

Seeing that Zhou Ziqing's uncle was about to use violence, Li Ye quickly stepped forward to stop him.

Because Li Ye found that even though Shi Jichao had been spat on in the face, he still had a smile on his face and was very graceful. He was obviously a high-level bastard. You have to be careful when using force with such a person. One negligence will backfire.

"Is this comrade late? Hehe, hello, hello, where is your invitation?"

Li Ye stepped forward to block Zhou Ziqing's relatives and family, then shook hands with Shi Jichao very enthusiastically and asked for an invitation from him.

But Shi Jichao's rank was indeed quite high, and he said naturally: "Invitation? I don't need an invitation, I'm from Ziqing."

Li Ye interrupted him immediately and said politely: "It doesn't matter if there is no invitation. We are all guests. Hey, Wu Yan, please open another table quickly. There are still a few colleagues who can't sit together! Let's share it together."

Li Ye pointed outside, indicating that they should open another table outside so as not to be an eyesore here.

As for what would happen to this guy when he got outside and was tormented by Wu Yan and others at the dinner table, that was not something Li Ye needed to consider.

Out of sight out of mind.

But this ex-husband was really thick-skinned. He casually swung Li Ye's arm away and said with a smile, "Who are you, comrade? Zhou Ziqing and I have a special relationship. Even if I am not allowed in today, he has to give the order. You want to drive me away, but it seems you have no right."

"You have a special relationship with Zhou Ziqing?"

Li Ye turned around and looked at Zhou Ziqing's uncle in surprise: "Uncle, are you familiar with him? Not familiar?"

Zhou Ziqing's uncle gnashed his teeth and said, "I don't know where this bastard came from."

"Sigh~"

Li Ye took a breath, frowned and said to Shi Jichao: "Then let's go outside and talk. There are too many elderly people and children in here. Some scenes are not suitable for children."

"You want me to get out?"

Shi Jichao said with a smile: "That's fine, ask Zhou Ziqing to bring the child out for me to see. I came all the way here to congratulate her today, and she and her new husband can't be so rude, right?"

"Brother, are you here to cause trouble?"

Li Ye's face turned completely cold, and he stretched out his hand to pinch Shi Jichao's forearm: "Women in confinement cannot stand the wind and cannot get angry. Are you here to kill someone today?"

Li Ye's hands were very strong. He could just grab Shi Jichao's arm and drag him out without leaving any injuries.

But this guy immediately started to "scam" people.

"Ah? What are you doing? What are you going to do? Zhou Ziqing, a husband and wife are bound by a hundred days of grace. Are you just going to watch me being abused?"

Li Ye's expression suddenly became serious.

[No wonder Professor Zhao asked me to help Zhou Ziqing escape from her misery. If anyone were to encounter such a flexible and resilient person, it would be really troublesome!]

(End of this chapter)