That year the flowers bloomed 1981

Chapter 1296 Can I make room for you?
The day after Li Ye attended the wedding, a surprising piece of news from the north quickly spread throughout the world.

"Li Ye, quickly look at today's newspaper."

Lu Zhizhang rushed into Li Ye's office with a newspaper in his hand, and then saw that there was also a newspaper on Li Ye's desk, and Li Ye was staring blankly out the window with a dejected expression.

Just yesterday, Gorbachev in the north suddenly resigned, and the Soviet Communist Party was ordered to dissolve.

On the same day, Ermao declared independence and became a sovereign state.

Anyone with eyes to see knows that the Soviet Union, which dominated the world for fifty years, is now a dead body in name only.

However, ordinary people are ignorant and even cheer and celebrate that everyone is about to become a member of the free world.

Even in China, thousands of miles away, many people believe that Gorbachev's move might allow Sugo to "become great again" in another form.

However, Lu Zhizhang saw further than the average person.

"Li Ye, you saw the newspaper too, didn't you? Sigh, how could Gorbachev be so hasty?"

"He's not just rash, he's an incompetent fool."

Li Ye, who was lost in thought, slowly turned around and said in a low voice, "Gorbachev started reforms after taking office, but he didn't see any results, so he got anxious."

"But since the Soviet Union was able to dominate Eastern Europe for fifty years, it must have had its merits. We can't just tear it all down and start over. We can only gradually eliminate the unreasonable parts and preserve its foundation and the basis of its nation-building."

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Lu Zhizhang paused, then asked in a low voice, "Li Ye, I know you have a longer-term vision than I do. Do you think we might..."

"Will not."

Li Ye decisively said, "Our most difficult phase is over, and we certainly won't follow in their footsteps."

"That's good, that's good"

Lu Zhizhang seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, and as usual, he took out Li Ye's tea leaves and started brewing tea.

Li Ye's tea was sold in loose form, packaged in an unassuming jar, but the taste was absolutely amazing.

"Don't drink those anymore, here's this year's new tea."

Li Ye took out another exquisite little jar and tossed it to Lu Zhizhang.

Lu Zhizhang took it and looked at it, then said with a smile, "This must be some high-end stuff that costs several hundred yuan per kilogram, right? Won't you feel bad if I drink it?"

"嘁~"

Li Ye laughed indifferently, "It's just a difference in packaging. The tea inside is the same. How can there be such a big difference?"

Lu Zhizhang nodded, then suddenly asked, "Li Ye, what's the difference between state-owned enterprises and private enterprises?"

Li Ye glanced at Lu Zhizhang and said with a smile, "Old Lu, you're still worried. Private enterprises are important, but state-owned enterprises are even more important."

"Oh~"

Lu Zhizhang was finally completely relieved.

He knew that Li Ye had reliable sources of information, so Li Ye's certainty meant that he would not be affected.

After all, the No. 1 factory is a state-owned enterprise. If it were to be privatized like Su'e, Lu Zhizhang, the factory director, would be the first to be affected.

People today underestimate the vigilance and determination of the authorities towards state-owned enterprises, because these are the foundation of a country.

For example, in the 1980s and 90s, the relationship between mainland China and Ant Financial in the Middle East was good, but why did it gradually change later?

Back in the 1980s and 90s, Xiaoyi's businesses were all state-owned enterprises, even the farms were state-owned, and many of the residents were immigrants from Suzhou, similar to the situation in inland China.
However, after the 1990s, these companies began to be sold off or privatized, and then they gradually changed their nature.

There is a fundamental difference between private enterprises and state-owned enterprises, because private enterprises are profit-oriented, while state-owned enterprises are primarily driven by national strategies.

Putting aside other factors, the mainland's rare earth industry, which led the world decades later, was built on obedience to national strategy and decades of persistent "low-profit operation" or even "loss-making operation," ultimately squeezing out competitors worldwide. If a private enterprise could command a million-dollar price but only sells for a dime, is that something they would do?
"Dingling bell~"

Lu Zhizhang had just brewed some fresh tea when the phone on Li Ye's desk rang.

When Li Ye answered the call, it was the security guard calling.

"Hey, Director Li, a comrade named He Dazhuang has come to visit you. He says he's your classmate."

Li Ye asked in surprise, "Who? He Dazhuang?"

The gatekeeper hurriedly said, "It's He Dazhuang, He as in 'Happy New Year,' Da as in 'big ship,' and Zhuang as in 'a brave man who goes forth never to return.'"

"Oh, that really is my classmate. I'll come and pick him up!"

Li Ye hung up the phone and went to the gatekeeper to pick up the person.

As he walked, he wondered why He Dazhuang had come to visit without even saying hello.

After Li Ye picked up He Dazhuang, the other party was still as enthusiastic as ever, looking around as they walked and talking nonstop.

"Wow, Li Ye, your unit is really something! It's even harder to get into than a military unit."

"Hi, we are a joint venture, and the requirements from foreign investors are quite high."

"Really? I heard your company is doing very well! Why does this office building look a bit shabby?"

"The filling in a steamed bun isn't on the pleats; an office building doesn't generate revenue."

"Tsk, your idea is brilliant, unlike my workplace, where they have money to fix the main gate first, and then build the building."

The two walked and talked, and by the time they arrived at Li Ye's office, He Dazhuang was sweating.

It was August, and he was quite overweight, so it's no wonder he was sweating.

Li Ye brewed him a pot of tea and then asked, "What's up? Are you here to learn from our experience?"

He Dazhuang shook his head and said, "No, I only come here to ask for help.

Li Ye remained outwardly calm, but inwardly he recalled Chen Xiaoling's instructions.

"You're begging me?"

Li Ye said in surprise, "We're at the same level, but your side is far from the emperor's reach, and even a stomp of your foot can cause tremors. Here, if I throw a brick, it could kill eight deputy section chiefs. How are you going to beg me?"

"Sigh, I really have no other choice!"

He Dazhuang said with a bitter face, "I had a frank talk with Zhen Rongrong yesterday, and she said that we live in different places and can't have a relationship, so after thinking it over, I can only come to beg you to take me in."

"You want me to take you in? You want to transfer to our unit?"

"Yes! As long as I come to Beijing, Rongrong can date me. I've asked around, and your company has talent recruitment standards. They're accepting college and university graduates from the 77 college entrance examination. I fully meet the standards."

Li Ye was truly speechless.

When He Dazhuang mentioned the requirements for him, he guessed what was going on, which is why he said, "We're on the same level."

But when He Dazhuang actually said those words, Li Ye still couldn't understand or accept them.

Putting aside the fact that Li Ye is only a deputy director, how could he possibly transfer another deputy director from Qing Province, which is thousands of kilometers away? Even if he could transfer him, how would he arrange things for him?

Are you going to give you my deputy factory director position? What do you mean? You want me to make room for you?

Also, what do you mean by "As long as you come to the capital, Rongrong can date me"? You call Rongrong that?

(End of this chapter)