My Lord, you need to stand up!

Chapter 475 Coach, I Want to Play Basketball

The reason Wei Dong was put into making computers was not to make money, but to gain a competitive edge in the industry and support domestic products so that they would not fall behind at this time.

If this can be done...

That is the real talisman.

It was agreed that the general manager of the urban construction company would be sent from Beijing to Shanghai and then to Nanjing to conduct an on-site inspection and confirmation.

The other party even had a particular fondness for the stone exterior style of the White Building, and instructed that it must be made beautiful and grand within the budget.

Incidentally, they can also undertake the supply of new picture tubes for Shanghai Vacuum Electronics Factory and produce matching monitors for X Computer.

This can be integrated and developed with their existing complete television production line.

After lunch, the two sides took the opportunity to initial an agreement for the layout of the electronics building, which was "initiated" by Wei Dong, with both ends of the Yangtze River in the east and west.

Wei Dong was made to confirm that the other party was a well-known electronics manufacturer and wouldn't be able to scam him, so he took responsibility for initiating the incident.

But I never expected it would lead to a series of consequences.

Of course, this was just a time for everyone to enjoy themselves, and there was no business entertainment involved. In the afternoon, we had a meeting at the White Building, and finally went to the Golden Photo Studio to take a group portrait.

In the evening, we went to the Queen's Restaurant across the street to enjoy some delicious food, instead of going to the restaurant on the mountaintop.

Because Dong Xueqing, who rushed over, brought the factory manager of Jiangzhou Cosmetics Factory with her.

The introduction was very simple: "Jiangzhou Cosmetics Factory currently mainly produces shampoo products. Factory Director Hong said they are considering making foundation cream."

Hong Tiancheng, who was in his thirties and had only been transferred to this large collective enterprise in June, was quite surprised when he walked into the luxurious restaurant, clearly having never participated in such high-end consumption before.

He didn't notice the sudden glint in Wei Dong's eyes, which he quickly concealed, and then warmly greeted him and introduced him to the others.

They were both factory directors, so Wei Dong was also considered a deputy factory director.

But they are worlds apart.

Jinling Factory, with the strongest domestic electronic R&D capacity, had more than 7,000 employees, while Pingqi had 12,000. It also had the first and only complete integrated circuit import line in China, which absorbed more than 5,000 employees.

They are all top-tier manufacturers in their respective industries in China.

The Jiangzhou Cosmetics Factory has 120 employees, which is only slightly more than the number of employees in the street factories.

Therefore, as a factory director who was also appointed by the state, Hong Tiancheng was extremely apprehensive and remembered Rang Weidong's respectful attitude for almost half his life.

The factory leaders were quite agreeable to Wei Dong's attitude, but they were a little puzzled as to why we, who are in the electronics business, were dabbling in cosmetics.

Is it because of that very beautiful Hong Kong businesswoman?
Of course, considering that Wei Dong rose to fame by selling sanitary napkins, it's not surprising.

After having a few drinks with Wei Dong, they all felt that the alcohol content in the Southwest region was too high, and suggested that people in Jiangsu and Zhejiang drink yellow wine for better health.

Therefore, it was incredibly easy for Wei Dong to face them.

Hong Tiancheng thought he really liked drinking and secretly remembered it.

Without disturbing Wei Dong, he was able to freely discuss the future of computers with these big factory directors, computer experts, and chief engineers.

He sat quietly to the side, observing with a slightly reserved air.

Occasionally, I would notice Manager Dong, who was wearing a suit and skirt, and could keep up with the conversation about computers and equipment. In particular, the Jinling factory, as a telephone factory, also produced twenty-line switches, which was her specialty.

Therefore, it can effectively compensate for Wei Dong's lack of expertise in electronics.

They looked like a perfect match, like a golden couple.

Finally, they put all forty-plus computer team members and leaders from supporting manufacturers into a car and sent them back to the factory to rest.

Wei Dong then gestured for Hong Tiancheng to walk along the dimly lit streets of the city center.

"If we hadn't been drinking, I should have taken you home and chatted for a bit. Where do you live?"

Having found the direction, I walked towards the bus stop over there.

Lamu handed over the child she was taking care of to Dong Xueqing and then went back with the crew.

The sister-in-law, who had just had a few drinks, sat in the van with her child and waited.

Hong Tiancheng followed with some surprise. He thought that the man was so courteous and respectful on their first meeting.

Wei Dong has become a highly respected guest in Jiangzhou City.

The incident last summer made all the government employees in the city aware that this sanitary napkin factory had powerful connections and could get TV stations and the Central News Agency to help them recover.

Not to mention that the new factory in the Economic Development Zone has become a model for reform and opening up that has been visited by factories, mines and government agencies at all levels throughout the city.

With an annual output value of over 100 million yuan, it has also driven the successful restructuring of several companies.

Therefore, all the small and medium-sized state-owned enterprises in Jiangzhou are lining up hoping to be renovated, and now they are flattered but also full of doubts. Why our factory?
It didn't feel like winning the lottery at all, since gambling like lotteries is completely banned in mainland China now.

But he still asked, somewhat gambled, "Mr. Rang, our factory is facing many difficulties right now. I don't know in what ways I can cooperate with your work, but I'm sure I can do my best."

Wei Dong felt slightly tipsy, and chuckled to himself.

Even his temples, throbbing from the alcohol, couldn't contain his excitement.

It was all because of the phrase "shampoo products" that Dong Xueqing mentioned when she came to introduce them.

As a resident of Shangzhou, which is hundreds of kilometers away, and as a citizen of Jiangzhou, the largest prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of the municipality after it became a municipality.

Does Jiangzhou have shampoo?
Anyone who lived through the turn of the century would probably say yes, and there was only one.

Aoni Shampoo.

There is another more famous brand called Bai Nian Run Fa.

That advertisement was the most amazing work Wei Dong had ever seen in his sixty years of mediocre life.

In an era when almost all shampoos were imported, this was practically the only domestic brand that enjoyed such a glorious decade.

Then, somehow, they disappeared without a trace.

Just by looking at Hong Tiancheng, Wei Dong was almost certain that he was the one who brought out the brand.

After all, Wei Dong had met countless people in the past two years.

Great people always have certain qualities.

At least as the manager of a small factory with a hundred or so employees, he was able to adjust himself with neither arrogance nor servility, and he was not as afraid of taking responsibility or overly cautious as the state-owned enterprise cadres at that time.

It's most likely him.

At this moment, Wei Dong even forgot about the major shareholders. Making computers was to seize the commanding heights of technology, which was more about public good. Doing this is the real business that will last for a hundred years.

Moreover, the prospect of leading my own sales team to battle with well-known imported shampoo brands for years is already quite exciting.

So I controlled my emotions for several seconds before trying to remain calm and asking, "Could you first tell me about the factory?"

Hong Tiancheng said skillfully, "Jiangzhou Cosmetics Factory was established in 1975. It was a collectively owned enterprise. At that time, it was Wuxing Auto Parts Factory, which made parts for the neighboring Jiangzhou Bus Factory..."

Wei Dong couldn't help but laugh out loud. Under Hong Tiancheng's probing gaze, he inadvertently showed off: "I'm now the vice president of the Pingjing Automobile joint venture, in charge of the localization of auto parts. It seems Jiangzhou really has a history in auto parts. Go on."

Hong Tiancheng was extremely surprised!
The deputy general manager of Pingjing Automobile Factory? That's such a distant past that he was speechless for several seconds in shock.

Seeing Wei Dong's expression, I might as well unleash some more power: "The new director of Pingjing Automobile Manufacturing Plant is the same director of Xishan Factory who worked with me to develop the People's Camera. He followed me through many battles and achieved great results. The First Ministry of Machine Building took him from the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building to fight tough battles. We want to truly establish advanced modern automobile industry into domestically produced high-quality products. So if you have lofty ideals and are not just a small factory leader struggling to make ends meet, you can wholeheartedly join us. I will give you the biggest stage."

This is also a test.

Hong Tiancheng's eyes flashed with excitement, but he quickly suppressed it, took a deep breath, and said, "I will join wholeheartedly... I will continue to report. In 1981, the factory received a restructuring and began producing shampoo. Because the other side of the factory was Jiangzhou Daily Chemical Factory, it was renamed Cosmetics Factory at that time. I was assigned to take charge of the work this June and explored the transformation route."

This made Wei Dong start to focus. If he had taken over this shampoo...no, cosmetics factory earlier, he might not have had to send Hong Tiancheng to carry out the restructuring.

The future of this factory will definitely be completely different.

"In the past six months, while maintaining shampoo production, I have clarified the details of the enterprise's restructuring. Currently, the 124 employees own an average of 75% of the factory's property rights, while state-owned assets account for 25%. The matter is currently being submitted to the Light Industry Bureau for approval."

For an instant.

The old tax security guard then realized why Bai Nian Runfa had disappeared.

This is a classic example of the consequences of all the messy and chaotic plans from the 1980s!
Hong Tiancheng entered the factory as a state cadre, and would inevitably share ownership with the more than one hundred employees. He was only a leader in position and did not have controlling ownership.

When this factory was just a small, run-down street stall, nobody cared what difference it made if these hundred-plus people shared 75% of the shares.

But when this factory suddenly became the number one domestic shampoo brand in the country, it became a highly sought-after commodity.

Hong Tiancheng is like the owner of that cigarette factory, and like Murong in the south and Qiao Feng in the north. These reformers, after bringing the factory back from the brink of bankruptcy, are still just official managers, at best contractors.

They do not own the company, but at least they have controlling rights.

Hong Tiancheng might be considered a shareholder to some extent as it is a collectively owned enterprise, while the others are simply working for state-owned assets.

This has led to a huge gap in property rights, which has overturned many well-known enterprises and individuals that emerged during the reform and opening up.

After thinking for a moment, Wei Dong skillfully presented a solution: "Too many boatmen can capsize a boat. When we're poor, a lot of people talking can be lively and energetic, but once we share wealth, it becomes unequal. Here's what we'll do: you manage the cosmetics factory's production, and I'll set up a separate sales company that owns the product brand, new product formulas, and sales rights. I, the Hong Kong businessman, and you will each own 5, 3, and 2% of the shares, respectively. The cosmetics factory will only be an OEM manufacturer; it will produce and deliver whatever is needed to sell. As for expanding production, whether the cosmetics factory funds it itself, starts a new operation, or receives investment from the cosmetics factory, that's up to you to manage."

Hong Tiancheng was stunned again. "I just came to ask how to restructure the factory. How did I suddenly become a capitalist?"

Even so, he still managed to squeeze out, "Mr. Rang, I want to work in sales."

They had already submitted.

(End of this chapter)