That year the flowers bloomed 1981

Chapter 1351 We Only Care About Money Now

Although Zelyushinko was labeled as a "capitalist lackey" on the list provided by Sofia, Li Ye believed that he was the person who best fit the "Red Sofia" banner he had met since arriving in Sofia.

Stubborn, headstrong, and arrogant, he was willing to befriend most ordinary workers even after gaining power.

So when Li Ye saw that he was "selling" his former working-class brothers to work outside the country for prices ranging from $200 to $500, he immediately became very interested in this person.

It's worth noting that Li Ye studied economics, and after his trip to Suzhou, he'll still be writing a paper about the dramatic economic changes in Suzhou.
So, isn't Zelyushinko, this seemingly insignificant figure who underwent such a dramatic transformation, a rather good individual for research?

So when Zelyushinko took the money and was about to leave, Li Ye suddenly stopped him.

"Comrade Zelyushinko, would you like to have a drink together?"

Zelyuchenko, who was initially in a hurry to leave, immediately burst into laughter.

In Soviet Russia, no man would refuse an invitation to "have a drink," and if he did refuse, he would be invited to "have two drinks."

The two of them didn't go anywhere else. They found a room in Jin Peng's building, and Xiao Qi acted as their translator. They had wine and food, and drank and had a great time.

After downing two glasses of wine, Zelyushinko's face flushed red. Then he looked at Li Ye and said, "When you saw me just now, did you feel something was strange?"

Li Ye smiled and actually admired Zelyushinko quite a bit.

However, considering that Zelyushinko was able to become the head of the union in a large company, his eyes must be sharp and his observation skills must be beyond those of ordinary people.

Li Ye put down his wine glass and said calmly, "I am indeed a little surprised, because I heard a few days ago that you started a business selling daily necessities. I didn't expect you to also be a part-time labor broker."

"Labor agency?"

Perhaps Xiaoqi's translation was a bit off, because Zelyushinko's eyes lit up, and he chuckled, "Labor intermediary? That sounds like a good job. A few days ago, some people said I was trafficking people, and I couldn't even refute them. I won't do that anymore."

Li Ye looked at the smiling Zeliu Shenko and asked gently, "Have you gotten used to being misunderstood by now?"

Zelyushinko paused for a moment, then finished the drink in his glass in one gulp, and calmly said, "Why wouldn't I be used to it?"
Last month, it was on TV that we said goodbye to the past and embraced a completely new economic model; now we only care about money.

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Li Ye fell silent.

Although China also has the saying "everything is about money," it is not encouraged in spirit. However, Jiangsu has completely succumbed to the world of money.

This is a complete 180-degree turn without any buffer.

So, although Zelyushinko said he wasn't uncomfortable with it, he kept drinking one glass of wine after another.

After Li Ye had drunk three cups in a row, he asked softly, "If you only care about money, then why are so many people unwilling to work in China even when you offer them high salaries?"

"Because they're so stubborn! Hahahaha!"

Zelyushinko laughed heartily, almost maniacally.

After laughing for a long time, he wiped away his tears and said, "My grandfather once told me that whenever a country suffers a major disaster, the most miserable are those who are stubborn and inflexible, while those who are the first to make changes are the winners in the end."
For example, the engineers I've been trying to persuade these past few days have families who are already starving, but they still refuse to leave Kamas, stubbornly believing that everything will get better.
But I'm certain that even if everything gets better, they'll be among the last to recover.

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After drinking, Zelyu Shenko became somewhat rambling, but Li Ye listened patiently to his story until Zelyu Shenko started wiping away tears again before revealing his own plans.

"Tomorrow, inform those engineers and technicians that a charity in Hong Kong Island has invited their families to a dinner party. Remember, it's an invitation for their entire families; their wives and children can all attend." Zelyuchenko looked up at Li Ye, puzzled, and asked, "A charity in Hong Kong Island? Isn't it a machinery company?"

Li Ye hired these Suzhou workers to go to the mainland under the name of the Hong Kong joint venture company because their wages were to be paid in US dollars, and the Suzhou workers nowadays were more inclined towards the West, so the name of the Hong Kong company was more attractive than the mainland machinery factory.

"Just take the people there first, and then I will give them a reasonable explanation."

Li Ye didn't say anything more to Zelyu Shenko, but instead turned to Xiao Qi and asked her to get the money for Zelyu Shenko.

"You can choose the hotel for the dinner. It should suit the tastes of your Su'e people, and they should eat their fill and have a good meal. Also, don't worry, if they are willing to work in the mainland, you will receive your referral fee in full."

Zelyushinko held a thick wad of cash in his hand. Despite his doubts, he had no reason to refuse.

You want free food, drinks, and freebies?
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Zelyuchenko, as expected of the head of the union of a large enterprise, was very capable. When Li Ye arrived at the dinner party the next day, the number of people who came to the dinner party was more than double what he had expected.

Zeliu Shenko said apologetically, "I'm sorry, Mr. Li, there are quite a few people here, some of whom are not engineers, but just ordinary technical workers."

Li Ye waved his hand and said, "It's alright, it's very good. Your work ability is outstanding. Believe me, a true talent will always be outstanding."

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Zelyushinko smiled sheepishly and then asked, "So, are you going to go up on stage and give a speech now?"

"I don't need to speak."

Li Ye took out a speech and handed it to Zelyushinko, then said, "Let everyone eat first, but control the alcohol intake so they don't get drunk. When everyone is almost full, read the speech from this script."

Zelyuchenko asked in surprise, "Is it that simple?"

Li Ye nodded: "It's that simple."

Zelyushinko opened the speech manuscript with a puzzled look, wanting to see what kind of spell was written on the two thin sheets of paper.

"Ok?"

Zelyushinko stared wide-eyed and gaped after reading only one page of his speech.

The workplace and work address listed above are the same as what he said when he poached the employee, but the method of salary payment has changed.

Wages are paid in US dollars, with individuals receiving 30% and family members receiving 70%.

In other words, while engineers work abroad, 70% of their salary is received by their wives and children who remain in Su'e.

"Is this okay?"

"Whether it works or not, let's give it a try!"

Looking at the pillars of these families in the hotel, Li Ye suddenly felt a pang of guilt.

Sorry, I just wanted to help you speed up the version iteration process. You'd have to go through this eventually, wouldn't you?

(End of this chapter)