In 1978, I was admitted to Harbin Institute of Technology

Chapter 134: Detention Center, Director Xie Refuses to Leave

"All right!"

Wu Tao felt a little disappointed, but he did promise during the recruitment that he would only supervise the finances and not interfere with the operations as long as Huang Zhijie's team did not affect the company's profitability.

"In that case, do as you wish. No matter what, Desheng Company must reach a cooperation agreement with Hongguang Factory!"

This is a hard requirement.

The company was registered with a capital of over one million Hong Kong dollars, and according to Xie Wei's proposal, the general manager was offered an annual salary of 18 Hong Kong dollars, and even more shockingly, a 10% dividend was given if the profit exceeded million Hong Kong dollars.

The two of them had long been numb.

According to such regulations, if Desheng Company makes a profit, General Manager Huang Zhijie will personally receive a dividend of 1000 million Hong Kong dollars, and the rest of the management team will also be able to get a high share.

"You have to think about it this way. If it weren't for their efforts, and we didn't give them higher profits, could we guarantee that we would make that much money? If we can't make that much, they won't get much either... and if they can get that much, they will make us more!"

This was the reason Xie Wei gave when the two expressed that they could not accept it.

There's no way to refute that.

"Also, international trading companies need experienced managers. To develop, the company needs more outstanding personnel. Salaries are not enough. How can we attract outstanding talents to join us and develop rapidly? Many of our achievements need to be transformed into international markets. As the person in charge of the school-enterprise office, you should know the future development direction better than me."

Xie Wei's words lingered in the minds of the two men all the time.

"Boss, don't worry. Hongguang Factory's kitchenware does have great market potential, and the cost is not high. It is suitable for the current situation of the company."

Huang Zhijie comforted the two.

He knew that the two had special identities.

Considering the high annual salary offered, he doesn't care about the boss's identity.

As long as they don't interfere with company operations.

"What do you think of the products of Huadu Oil and Fat Chemical Factory?"

Wang Zheng asked how many people there were.

"There have been cleaning products in the international market for a long time, but they are expensive. Huadu Oil and Fat Chemical Factory's various daily chemical products have good effects and low prices, and the market potential is very huge. Today we have taken a look and found that many large companies are vying for the agency rights. As a newly established company, we are short of funds and have no market channels in this area, so we probably won't be able to get the agency rights."

Chai Honghe replied.

Many new products appeared at this Canton Fair.

The most attractive thing is the new shampoo, detergent, shower gel and other daily chemical products launched by Huadu Oil and Fat Chemical Factory, which attracted many trading companies looking for cheap products at the Canton Fair.

"I think it's best for us to focus on the kitchenware business first."

"I've said before that you are responsible for the operation and we won't interfere. Before we established the company, we thought that these products have huge market potential..."

Wu Tao did not object to Huang Zhijie's proposal to abandon the daily chemical products business.

As long as the business of Huadu Oil and Fat Chemical Plant is good, it will be fine.

That is related to the profits of the school-enterprise partnership.

Whoever becomes an agent has to pay, right?

That night.

Even though it was already past eleven o'clock, the core leaders of the Huadu Oil and Fat Chemical Plant were still summoned to the conference room.

"… This is the situation. We have signed contracts with two companies today. The one in Hong Kong is 40 Hong Kong dollars, and the one in Malaysia is 38 dollars. As for the company in Japan, we need to take samples back for testing before we can get the results…"

Zhao Liangyu reported to the factory leaders the achievements he had made in the Canton Fair over the past two days.

"Whoa whoa whoa~"

Warm applause broke out.

Everyone's face was filled with excitement and joy.

Even Cao Bing, who had been opposing it, smiled awkwardly.

In this case, how can we fight Hou Guoyong?
"Everyone, this is just the first batch of orders. I guess the market's "response" exceeded expectations. The current production capacity of the factory is insufficient to deliver these orders. The factory's production capacity is mainly soap... I think, except for the higher-profit soap, we can give up the soap business..."

The factory's original main product was soap.

Even after some equipment and production lines were remodeled, the soap production capacity was still maintained at 60% of the original level.

Soap is consumed in large quantities in the country, and there are oil and fat chemical factories everywhere. Even the Huadu Oil and Fat Chemical Factory is not ranked high enough.

The market competition is fierce and the profits are not high.

As the first factory director after the factory restored the factory director responsibility system, Hou Guoyong not only has keen market insight, but also has a strong spirit of adventure.

Give up soap production!

"Director, isn't this too risky?"

The conservative Cao Bing raised his doubts with a worried look on his face.

"Taking a risk? This is an opportunity. If we fail to seize it, we will miss it! The people in the Harbin Institute of Technology's School-Enterprise Office had bad intentions from the beginning. They divided the domestic market by region... This means that several domestic factories will obtain their production technology and processes, and obtain core raw materials from them!"

When this was mentioned, Hou Guoyong angrily cursed Xie Wei in his heart for proposing to divide the market into regions.

It is completely in line with the capitalist world's approach of pursuing profit maximization.

The other party controls the core raw materials and there is nothing we can do about it.

"At present, we don't know whether there are other competitors in the country. But from the beginning, we must make a name for ourselves. This is the best opportunity!"

Facing Cao Bing's questioning, Hou Guoyong said in a deep voice.

The conservative cadres who were originally in the same group with Cao Bing immediately looked towards Cao Bing.

A foreign exchange order of 40 Hong Kong dollars and 38 US dollars may not seem like much, but this is just the beginning.

They are a chemical factory, not a company that exports basic raw materials, various handicrafts and agricultural products. This is also the first time that the entire Huadu chemical system has exported daily chemical products to the international market.

The leaders of the Chemical Industry Bureau already valued Hou Guoyong, and later...

"Director Hou, you are the director. You are in charge of the development direction. We will take care of the logistics."

Under the gaze of everyone, Cao Bing calmed down and decisively bowed to Hou Guoyong.

There is no way to fight.

If you continue like this, you will either be marginalized, retire early, or be transferred.

The factory is becoming more and more prosperous, who would be willing to leave?
Maybe the position will be promoted.

"Since no one objects, let's do this. Further expand the production capacity of shampoo, shower gel, and dishwashing liquid, and transform the soap production line into a perfumed soap production line... In addition, transfer 50 yuan in dividends to Harbin Institute of Technology in advance, and ask them to increase the supply of AES and fragrances."

"The factory's technical department is expanding and stepping up the development of new products."

"Director, the supply of AES from Harbin Institute of Technology has always been a problem. Now that we have established a technical department, we can conduct reverse research based on the AES and essence provided by Harbin Institute of Technology. Once successful, we will not be restricted..."

After Hou Guoyong issued a series of orders, especially regarding the expansion of the technical department, Cao Bing immediately put forward his own suggestions.

"Deputy Director Cao is right. We have won the order. Harbin Institute of Technology not only controls the supply of core materials, but also needs to take almost half of the profits..."

"The way they do things is restricting the development of our factory..."

"Only if we control the production of core raw materials can we avoid being controlled by others..."

Led by Cao Bing, many people directly expressed their dissatisfaction with Harbin Institute of Technology.

Zhao Liangyu looked at the noisy people, then looked at Hou Guoyong.

Hou Guoyong just looked at Cao Bing and others silently.

He was unhappy in his heart, but did not show it. When everyone had finished speaking, he reached out and patted the conference table to get everyone to quiet down.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the problems you raise do exist objectively. However, I hope everyone will consider whether, no matter how the factory's technical department develops, it can find a large number of top technical R&D talents who can become university professors."

"..."

Everyone fell silent immediately.

"It seems that we have indeed suffered a loss by cooperating with Harbin Institute of Technology."

Hou Guoyong took in everyone's expressions and then continued, "Technology research and development is the core competitiveness of a factory. Who can guarantee that the company can develop more advanced technology with the profits and technology royalties it receives? Once the research and development fails, not only will all the research and development investment go down the drain, but the company will also be at a disadvantage in the competition. Can the factory bear such consequences?"

A series of questions made many people lower their heads.

They just saw that HIT took a share of the profits, but did not think about how much risk HIT took.

"Director, if this is the case, is it necessary to expand our technical department?"

Cao's soldiers still refused to give up.

I feel that Hou Guoyong's words and actions are contradictory.

On the one hand, they are expanding the factory's technical department, but on the other hand, they are unwilling to invest in the research and development of key raw materials.

"Why not? Harbin Institute of Technology is a university that trains talents for the entire country. They study basic technologies, and our technical department needs to further develop more related products based on these technologies to enrich the factory's production types and enhance the factory's market competitiveness..."

As one of the first factory directors to pilot the factory director responsibility system, Hou Guoyong was not given the position for nothing.

It’s not that he wants to share the profits with Harbin Institute of Technology.

Even though the conditions proposed by Xie Wei were difficult for him to accept, after comprehensive consideration of various aspects, he found that, no matter what, cooperation with Harbin Institute of Technology would be more beneficial to the development of the factory.

What we get from school is the most basic technology. But schools cannot compare with production factories in developing newer technology or products that are more suitable for the market based on basic technology.

"I have no objection."

Cao Bing thought about it seriously, and although he was still unwilling to give up, he really couldn't come up with a better solution.

If this continues, the relationship that had just been eased would probably break down in an instant.

"Since no one has other opinions, let's do it this way. The Canton Fair is still a few days away, and there should be new orders later. Deputy Director Cao, I'll trouble you with production. Please entertain the technicians sent by Harbin Institute of Technology..."

No one objected, so Hou Guoyong made the decision directly.

Rongcheng.

After returning from Xie Wei, he returned to the life of a technician. Every morning, he rode his father's 28-bar bicycle from home to the technical department of Hongguang Factory, where he worked with Xu Changshuai and the factory's technicians to debug the production line for large-scale production of rice cookers.

"Minister Gan, the production capacity of various parts in the workshop does not seem to be high. The production capacity of the assembly workshop is 5 per month..."

When the production line was almost debugged, Xie Wei went to the original stamping workshop and finally found the problem.

The stamping workshop had not changed at all since he left.

Even if we work in two shifts, it is impossible to produce about 1700 rice cooker inner pots every day.

Gan Song, the head of the technical department, was transferred from another factory after Xie Jianguo became the factory director.

"This is Director Xie's request. Our factory's production capacity is indeed insufficient, and most of the parts are to be supplied by other factories...Didn't Director Xie say that this was the plan you proposed, and we should work on it together with our sister companies?"

Gan Song looked at Xie Wei in confusion.

He has not been at Hongguang Factory for long, only half a year so far.

People in the factory have long known Xie Wei's influence on Hongguang Factory.

Even Xie Jianguo's position as factory director was won by Xie Wei.

“I said we should develop our own supply chain from the beginning…”

Xie Wei replied with a wry smile.

The previous production processes of antimony pots and pressure cookers were not complicated, and the spare parts used were not many. The Hongguang factory was enough, and there was no need to build or cultivate a supply chain.

The production process of electric rice cookers is more complicated and there are not many parts and components, but some parts and components that are not technically difficult can be outsourced to other rice cookers for production.

The factory's mechanical equipment has not increased, and the development of Hongguang Factory has begun to deviate from Xie Wei's previous expectations.

For details, you can only ask the old man.

Detention center.

"Director Xie, how about you leave first? The matter has been investigated clearly, and you have not violated any regulations..."

"It's useless for you to say that. We have to ask our bureau to speak up. I told you before when you arrested me that it was easy to get me in, but it's not that easy to get me out."

Facing Director Hu, Xie Jianguo looked calm and then explained, "Xiao Hu, I'm not targeting you."

"..."

Director Hu was speechless. He then looked at the detention center leader next to him and shrugged helplessly.

The Industrial Bureau had previously sent a letter asking them to arrest Xie Jianguo.

Unlike Xu Zhihui, Director Hu knew that Xie Jianguo had not committed any illegal or disorderly behavior, and at most he was just being treated to meals and drinks by a client.

"Director Xie, you have a conflict with the leader of the Industrial Bureau. It will be easier to resolve it if you leave."

The detention center leader was anxious.

Xie Jianguo refused to leave, so he couldn't force him out of the detention center, right?

Logically, the person shouldn't have been sent here in the first place.

But I couldn't resist the orders from the leaders above.

"Why go out? Being a factory manager is exhausting. It's so comfortable here. I don't have to do anything every day and I don't have to bear any pressure..."

Xie Jianguo made it clear that he would not go out.

This makes the detention center leaders even more worried.

In desperation, they could only report the situation to the Industrial Bureau, hoping that the Industrial Bureau would intervene.

"He's rebelling! I'm trying to control a rehired factory director here?"

After getting the news, Hu Chunlin slapped his hand hard on the desk.

The teacup with the words "Serve the People" written on it jumped for a while.

With a livid face, he turned his head to look at Luo Chengye who was staring at him eagerly in the office, "You patted your chest and promised to find evidence before, but such a long time has passed..."

"Leader, Xie Jianguo is too secretive!"

Luo Chengye certainly didn't believe that Xie Jianguo was innocent, but no matter what method he used, he could not find evidence to convict Xie Jianguo.

"Hidden? At the beginning, you swore that he violated the law! I believed you, but what about now? You reported that Xie Jianguo used state assets to buy a mink coat for his lover. He provided the invoice, and Harbin Institute of Technology also explained the situation. It was not bought by Xie Jianguo, but the school rewarded Xie Wei!"

Hu Chunlin was extremely angry.

He is also very passive.

Xie Jianguo was arrested at his instruction. He has been detained for quite some time now. The superior leaders of the Industrial Bureau have begun to inquire about the matter. Without evidence, he must be released.

In particular, good news came from the Canton Fair. Hongguang Factory, which participated in the Canton Fair for the first time, won foreign exchange orders worth more than 200 million Hong Kong dollars!
This made Hu Chunlin feel tremendous pressure.

Hu Chunlin had no choice but to notify his connections in the public security system and ask them to release the person.

As a result, Xie Jianguo refused to leave the detention center!
"Director Hu, this is not our fault. Xie Jianguo himself said that he bought it for his lover..."

"Bang~"

Hu Chunlin slapped the table hard, "He said it! Is Xie Jianguo a man of honor?"

"..."

Faced with this situation, Luo Chengye said nothing more.

Hou Yongjun on the side just watched silently without saying anything.

"Okay, you guys go back first, I'll think about whether there is any way to solve the problem at hand."

Hu Chunlin felt a headache.

His superiors had talked to him, and although they didn't say anything explicitly, the well-tested and experienced Hu Chunlin keenly felt that if Xie Jianguo's matter wasn't handled well, he would be in trouble.

And what he has done over the years cannot stand up to scrutiny.

The key lies in Xie Jianguo.

Bow your head and apologize to Xie Jianguo?

impossible!

Thinking of this, Hu Chunlin's face became even gloomier.

As a leader, if he apologized to Xie Jianguo, who was just an ordinary technician, and it got out, would he still be alive?

Besides, your superior may not really want to do anything to you.

It is impossible for Xie Jianguo to stay in the detention center forever.

I will be retiring soon. Even if I have not made any contributions, I have worked hard over the years. I think my superiors should understand this.

Thinking of all this, Hu Chunlin's original worries suddenly disappeared.

Xie Wei didn't pay any attention to these.

The construction of large-scale production capacity of Hongguang Factory progressed rapidly after he joined the team because he had a better understanding of the factory and the surrounding supporting facilities in Chengdu.

However, the large number of orders for antimony pots and pressure cookers brought about by the price reduction has squeezed the production capacity of rice cookers.

"First, produce the antimony pot and pressure cooker and complete the delivery. As for the production of rice cookers, we will talk about it after the Canton Fair is over and Qin Bailin and others come back."

When Xie Jianguo is not in the factory, what Xie Wei says is more effective than any management in the factory.

"Xie Wei, Section Chief Qin has sent back a telegram. The factory has already signed an order worth more than 200 million Hong Kong dollars..."

Gan Song reminded Xie Wei.

The factory has actually given up on antimony pots and pressure cookers, which have reduced their profits.

The profit of an antimony pot is only more than one yuan, which is incomparable to the previous profit of more than seven yuan.

The profit of pressure cookers is higher, but it still cannot be compared with before.

"It's just for this period of time. Don't worry, my dad hasn't come out yet!"

Can it be produced?

If Dad doesn't come out, we won't be able to meet production needs, and then we'll have less bargaining chips.

Xie Wei would never do such a thing.

(End of this chapter)