Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 1029 Not Getting Involved

Xiao Wei said, "Isn't it good that we've agreed on the same conditions? He can't possibly raise the price further. It's much easier than negotiating with each company individually, and the housing issue is resolved. Isn't that great? What should we do these next couple of days? Should we go back?"

Chen Hui said, "Why don't we go back? My dad is busy and doesn't have time to deal with us. We've already finished talking, and it'll save Liang Gaoyou the trouble of making a trip here."

Xiao Wei said, "Okay, let's go back then. We'll come back after the business registration is done. We can have Lao Liang and the others come over then. I don't want to keep running around."

Chen Hui said, "Anything is fine. My dad will go back for the New Year, and my parents will have to stay here next year. The worst off is me; I'll have to travel back and forth between the two places and take care of the kids."

Xiao Wei asked, "If you come over, will you stay at your dad's place or will you need to find another place?"

Chen Hui said, "I don't know. I don't even know if my dad's current place is permanent. Anyway, it's all the same. If it doesn't work out, I'll just move into the courtyard you bought. We need to tidy it up properly."

Xiao Wei said, "That works too. When we start operating, we'll need some people to come over, so it's convenient for them to work here."

Chen Hui said, "We need to modify a few garages and see how big we can make them. If it's a three-section garage, that would be enough."

Xiao Wei said, "Wasn't this the arrangement you made when you were telling them just now? I thought you had a plan in mind."

Chen Hui said, "No, I just said it offhand. There has to be a reason for wanting to expand."

Xiao Wei said, "Let's decide on this. If it's a three-section layout, we can use one section as an office area and convert it into a few garages. We can use one section as a dormitory or something, and keep one section for ourselves. That should be enough. I think that section has about ten rooms."

Chen Hui asked, "So, when do we go?"

Xiao Wei said, "Why don't you talk to Uncle Chen and see what he thinks? If there's nothing wrong, you can do it anytime. Shouldn't you also inform all three sides?"

Chen Hui said, "Okay, I'll make the contact. I'll call the three parties tomorrow, or I'll ask my dad to arrange someone for us first."

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On the third day, the two arrived in Tianjing.

This was like returning to a familiar place. After checking into my accommodation, I took a taxi to the Xiali factory.

Section Chief Han warmly greeted the two people. This agency deal was definitely worthwhile; it opened up the taxi market in several cities, and the delivery time for the cars was scheduled until mid-93. This was all thanks to Section Chief Han's achievements.

The three men sat down, and Section Chief Han asked, "What made you decide to come here? Are you here on business?"

Xiao Wei said, "I came to take a look. I'm planning to develop a piece of land in the city center after the New Year. I also wanted to talk to you about imported cars. We don't have any connections in this area, so we'll have to rely on you, Brother Han."

Section Chief Han poured water for the two men and asked, "Is this for your own use or to resell?"

Xiao Wei tapped the table lightly to express his gratitude, and said, "I'll use some for myself. Now that the company is bigger, I plan to provide each manager and deputy manager of the various companies with a car. The Xiali is a bit too low-end. Also, I'm thinking of diversifying our product mix. There are more and more wealthy people now, and their needs are becoming increasingly diverse. We need to prepare some imported cars."

Section Chief Han nodded and asked, "Are there any specific targets?"

Xiao Wei smiled and said, "I'll still have to trouble you to put in a little effort, Brother Han. Cost is quite important. How about getting a batch of brand new cars like last time? Something high-end enough."

Section Chief Han nodded, thought for a moment, and asked, "What level do you want? You set a limit."

Chen Hui said, "Three or four hundred thousand, that's about right. Anything higher or lower won't be suitable."

Xiao Wei said, "We need to divide it up. The branch vice president's share is around one million, the company managers' shares are 500,000, and the deputy managers' shares are 300,000. We can't make them all the same."

Section Chief Han said, "Yes, Xiao Wei's idea is right. Salaries, benefits, and company cars should all reflect the differences. There should be a set standard. This is a psychological need; we can't just average it out. Give me some figures, and I'll ask around. How about this: for your own use, I'll add a small handling fee; for the resale, we'll go with the market price. Is that okay?"

Chen Hui said, "Okay, we definitely can't let you work for nothing, Brother Han. Five units for the head office, and fifteen for the company managers, fifteen units each. Is that enough?" He turned to ask Xiao Wei.

Xiao Wei said, "It's okay if there are a few more, we still need to sell them."

Section Chief Han said, "Okay, I'll make a contact. Do you want Japanese or European/American products?"

Xiao Wei looked at Chen Hui, who thought for a moment and said, "The first two slots are for European and American films, the rest are fine too, it depends on what's convenient for you, Brother Han."

Section Chief Han thought for a moment, then stood up and said, "You two sit for a while, I'm going to make a phone call." He then turned and left.

Chen Hui asked Xiao Wei, "How much do you think he can add? It would be great if we had our own channels."

Xiao Wei said, "We can't have too much. This time it's not the same as last time. This is a long-term business, and he knows what's going on. Besides, it's still cheaper than normal imports, so it doesn't matter. We don't deal with this stuff, and it's not like we're the ones paying extra. After all, it's not a good thing."

Chen Hui said, "The whole country is doing this now, is everything alright?"

Xiao Wei shook his head: "It's their business, we have nothing to do with each other. If we have to start all over again, let's just forget about it. Not only now, but we won't get involved in this kind of thing in the future."

Xiao Wei took a sip of water and said, "Our business is big enough now, why take that risk? Besides, where would you get the manpower for that? That involves bloodshed. Do you really think you can just go out and bring it back? We need to go up and down the mountain, right?"

Section Chief Han pushed open the door and came in, saying, "We'll have to scrape together some money. Will it be alright to wait a few days?"

Xiao Wei said, "It's okay, it'll be fine before the New Year. I plan to give it out at the year-end meeting."

Han Dechang sat down and said, "There's still time." He reached out and flipped through the calendar on the table: "This year, the Lunar New Year is on January 22nd. There's still time. Don't worry, I'll arrange transportation as soon as I can gather the money."

Chen Hui said, "Okay, cash on delivery. Our payment won't arrive until a few days at the end of the year, so this is perfect."

Section Chief Han looked at Chen Hui in surprise: "You still need to wait for the money?"

Chen Hui said, "Nobody printed all that money themselves. We've spent too much this year. We've acquired another 4,000 mu of land in Fengtian, and construction is underway at Xidu, which is scheduled to open next summer. We've also negotiated three more plots of land in Beijing, and we're planning to acquire a larger one in Tianjing. It's all just money, isn't it?"

Section Chief Han gave a thumbs-up and said, "How's your payment collection going? Not worried, right?"

Chen Hui shook his head and said, "No worries. Our major projects are all with the military and the government, so they won't be bad. We sold some houses this year. The smaller ones are all cash flow, and we still have some houses we plan to sell next year. The main issue is that we expanded quite a bit this year."

Section Chief Han said, "You guys are capable and competent. That's the good thing about doing things yourself—you're free. You can do whatever you want. Unlike us, who have to apply for and report, it all depends on the mood of the higher-ups."

Xiao Wei asked, "Hasn't the shareholding system reform started now? Aren't you doing anything? Things will be better after the shareholding system is implemented, right?"

Section Chief Han shook his head: "It's the same old story, just a change in name. Unless we go for a joint venture, that's not something we should be thinking about, and it's pointless anyway. Have you arranged your accommodations?"

Xiao Wei said, "I came over after it was all set up."

(End of this chapter)