That year the flowers bloomed 1981

Chapter 1386 Loans, I Have a Way

"Old Niu, we've reviewed your situation and believe that you've performed admirably at the light vehicle company over the years. So, whatever the outcome, don't overthink it; just be understanding."

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As Niu Hongzhang listened to the gentle voice on the other end of the phone, his throat, which had just been moistened, became terribly dry, and he couldn't speak for a long time.

His work at the light vehicle company was certainly "competent." There had been no disciplinary problems at the company in recent years. The increasing smiles on the workers' faces showed that the overall atmosphere at the light vehicle company was very healthy and positive.

But this was not his real mission at the light vehicle company.

With a choked voice, Niu Hongzhang asked with difficulty, "Leader, after the merger is successful, will Ma Zhaoxian be in charge of the work?"

"Maybe! His management skills are quite good."

The person on the other end of the phone didn't give Niu Hongzhang a clear answer, but at this point, not explicitly denying it was tantamount to confirming it.

Niu Hongzhang suddenly seemed to lose all his strength, and a sense of desolation filled his heart.

In the years he'd been with the light vehicle company, he'd always been at odds with Ma Zhaoxian, since he was older and more experienced than Ma Zhaoxian. Now, however, Ma Zhaoxian was trying to "take charge" of things from his head.

Although Niu Hongzhang could ignore Ma Zhaoxian, from then on the two were, after all, in a superior-subordinate relationship.

Suddenly, Niu Hongzhang remembered something and hurriedly asked, "Sir, what about Li Ye? What's been done with Li Ye?"

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone, then a deep voice said, "Li Ye's situation is complicated; there are unexpected people supporting him."

Niu Hongzhang was completely convinced.

He and Ma Zhaoxian loathed each other, but he hated Li Ye to the core.

A young, arrogant, unruly, and disobedient individual is about to become a leader at the group headquarters.

Niu Hongzhang finally lost his temper and asked emotionally, "So, am I going to be under Li Ye's command?"

"No, it's not that bad. Old Niu, are you upset?"

I have no emotions.

A mocking smile appeared on Niu Hongzhang's face: "Sir, can I be transferred?"

The person on the other end of the phone asked curiously, "Why do you want to transfer? I've already said you're competent at your job, and the light vehicle company is doing better and better. There's no better place for you to go right now."

"Okay, I understand, boss. I will follow your instructions."

"Hmm, Lao Niu, you're a veteran comrade, your ideological awareness is truly high."

The person on the other end of the phone praised Niu Hongzhang for a long time before finally ending the call.

"Bang~"

Niu Hongzhang's teacup was thrown out and shattered.

This is the fourth cup he has broken since he came to the light vehicle company, and each time it has been related to Li Ye.

But this time, after smashing the cup, Niu Hongzhang picked up the pieces one by one.

"Unexpected people are supporting you; it seems you're really lucky! Hehehe~"

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In mid-September, several important notices were suddenly posted on the bulletin board of the light vehicle company.

The merger between Light Truck Company and Southwest Heavy Truck has finally been finalized. The two companies have merged to form Jingnan Automobile Group, mainly engaged in heavy trucks, light trucks, light buses, and commercial passenger vehicles. Among them, the No. 1 Plant, which has attracted the most attention, still maintains its "independent operation" status, and Southwest Heavy Truck's attempt to intervene has failed.

However, the light vehicle company also made concessions. Only Lao Meng was promoted to deputy director level, while Li Ye's rank remained unchanged. However, he was appointed as the "acting deputy general manager" of Jingnan Group, in charge of all the work of the first branch factory, and guaranteed to support the research and development and production of Kamaz heavy trucks.

The people at the light vehicle company immediately realized that Li Ye's "acting" title probably wouldn't last long. Once Kamaz successfully went public, he would most likely be promoted to a permanent position. Given the previous R&D efficiency of the first factory, it would be a matter of at most two years.

Niu Hongzhang's "stagnation" may seem somewhat unexpected, but upon closer examination, it is quite reasonable.

Why should someone who constantly makes things worse enjoy the hard-won fruits of victory?
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"Li Ye, the meeting is starting."

"Okay, here we come."

After the group was established, Li Ye originally wanted to meet with the technical staff of Southwest Heavy Truck to see how capable they were. However, Ma Zhaoxian and Shang Bin, the two "new big shots", insisted on solving the office address problem first.

Light truck company has a factory and office building in Haidian, while Southwest Heavy Truck has a Beijing office on the North Second Ring Road. Logically, it would be fine to make do with either one for now, but both Ma Zhaoxian and Shang Bin insisted on building a new office building and even held a special meeting to discuss it.

Ma Zhaoxian generously said, "Our light vehicle company just acquired a piece of land in the north last year. We originally planned to build staff dormitories, but why don't we build office buildings first?"

Shang Bin smiled and said, "Wouldn't that be inappropriate? Although this is official business, we can't let it affect the employees' family matters. We can't have the workers cursing us out so soon after the group was established."

Ma Zhaoxian glanced at Shang Bin and tentatively asked, "So, Secretary Shang, where do you mean to build the building?"

Shang Bin, who was prepared, took out a map of Beijing and pointed to a place, saying, "I've inquired and there are plans to relocate people in the Sanlihe area. Let's make some moves and build an 18-story corporate building here."

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Ma Zhaoxian paused for a moment, not immediately offering his opinion, but the solemnity on his face revealed his feelings.

He was very unhappy.

Putting aside how troublesome relocation is, how can you not be extravagant if you build an office building with 18 floors?
This is Beijing, not your southwest. Do you know how much money and effort it will take to relocate someone here? You dare to forcibly demolish the house of a powerful figure in Beijing?

And will you pay for the relocation and construction? Won't you still have to take out a loan? And you don't have to repay the loan, right?

However, Shang Bin seemed oblivious to Ma Zhaoxian's displeasure, and instead turned to Li Ye and asked, "Comrade Li Ye, what do you think?"

Shang Bin had already inquired about Li Ye's connections to get loans. Back then, people from Zhongxin Bank came to his door and directly asked him, "How many hundred million do you need?" So, Li Ye would have to take on more responsibility in this matter.

You think being a deputy general manager is so easy? Hmph!

But Li Ye didn't even look up and said, "Sanlihe is nice, it's close to my home."

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Everyone looked at Li Ye, thinking his answer was completely absurd.

If it's close to your home, you'll support it? But if it's far from your home, would you oppose it?
However, Li Ye's next words were even more puzzling, leaving people wondering if he was being sarcastic.

"However, I don't think building eighteen stories is appropriate; it should be at least twenty-eight stories."

Shang Bin clicked his tongue and asked with a crooked mouth, "Twenty-eight floors...that must be a lot of money!"

Li Ye narrowed his eyes and said with a smile, "Loans! I have connections."

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The real estate market hadn't even started in 1992, so people didn't know that housing prices in Beijing would skyrocket in the late 1990s. If they had known, only a fool wouldn't have built buildings outside the Second Ring Road and inside the Third Ring Road!
(End of this chapter)