Chapter 403 Chu He is here

After Lu Qiaoge received a call from Qin Hengzhi, he went to the gate of the food factory to wait for him.

Qin Hengzhi came quickly, but when he saw Lu Qiage standing at the door, he was still wearing a down jacket, a woolen hat and scarf, and even cotton gloves on his hands.

He still walked a few steps quickly to open the car door with concern, and asked Lu Qiaoge to get in quickly.

The temperature is very low today, and it seems that even a breath can condense into frost. Although Qiao Ge doesn't look cold at all, Qin Hengzhi feels guilty and thinks that he will not call Qiao Ge in advance in the future.

Lu Qiaoge knew what he was thinking from his expression. She took off her scarf and said, "How can you know where I am if you don't call me? Isn't it troublesome to run around? Don't worry, I'll wait for you in the office later."

In fact, she was not cold. Really, if she, who possessed space and superpowers, was frozen by this temperature, it would be a big joke.

Qin Hengzhi glanced at her.

Then he nodded softly and started the car.

Before Lu Qiaoge could ask, Qin Hengzhi said, "Chu He is here, in Deputy Director Zhou's office."

Lu Qiaoge was stunned for a moment, then remembered that Director Zhou had been transferred to the Foreign Trade Bureau and was now the deputy director.

Although it seems that he was promoted quickly, in fact, Lao Zhou has been in the position of director for more than ten years.

As for Chu He...

Isn’t that the heir of Shunhe Group who sent my second uncle back?

"...Chu He is a patriotic young man we've recruited. We worked together on a mission last year. He's a trustworthy person. However, this time, I'm here simply to discuss cooperation with you. We'll discuss it as business. He'll be ashamed if you give him a discount because of your second uncle's matter."

Lu Qiaoge nodded and understood. Chu He was not short of money, but if Qin Hengzhi hadn't reminded her, she really wanted to give him a discount. After all, it was he who sent her second uncle back safely.

But now it seems that this is a task, not a matter, so it is easy to deal with.

In Deputy Director Zhou's office, he was talking to a young man.

The young man was tall and slender, about twenty years old, wearing a tweed coat. He had a handsome face and a warm smile, with the unique temperament of overseas Chinese.

He should be Chu He.

When Old Zhou saw that it was Qin Hengzhi and Lu Qiaoge, he introduced them to each other with a smile on his face.

Chu He said with a smile, "Xiangyang instant noodles didn't have any advertising in our area. It just spread like wildfire through word of mouth, and they became a hot commodity. I imagine it's the same in other places. I'll seize the opportunity to come here in person and discuss further orders or cooperation with your factory."

He spoke Mandarin with a slight Minnan accent, and his speech was not fast, which was very comfortable to listen to.

Lao Zhou said, "Then sit down and talk."

But I was thinking in my heart, I still want to work with Qiao Ge, but I haven’t found the opportunity yet.

Moreover, there seems to be no precedent for cooperation now.

I'm afraid it won't work.

Chu He took out a few pages of paper from a black leather briefcase and pushed them to Lu Qiaoge.

"Director Lu, the market potential of instant noodles in Nanyang is obvious to anyone with a discerning eye."

Chu He's smile grew increasingly gentle. "Look, can we cooperate and build a branch factory in Nanyang? Our Shunhe Group can provide the land, factory buildings, and even local worker training, while the Xiangyang factory will be responsible for technology, management, and core raw materials. This will greatly reduce costs, improve supply efficiency, and radiate the entire NY market more quickly!"

Build a branch factory?

The idea is good, but it is 1975 now, and the domestic environment... and many things are complex and changeable. Factory-run and collective enterprises are all groping for the truth. Directly investing and building factories abroad is too big a step, it's like dancing on the edge of a cliff.

Lu Qiaoge also smiled and said, "Boss Chu, thank you for your trust and courage!"

Her tone was gentle. "Xiangyang Food Factory's current priority is to establish a strong domestic presence and build a more solid foundation. Our instant noodle technology and production processes are still undergoing continuous optimization and improvement, and we haven't fully grasped the accumulated experience. The timing and conditions aren't right for us to expand internationally and establish branch factories right now. Please understand our current difficulties."

Chu He seemed to have expected this and was not disappointed. He pondered for a moment and said, "I understand. Everything is difficult at the beginning."

He quickly changed the subject: "Director Lu, if that's the case, I can't force you. But I do have a request. I wonder if you can guarantee Shunhe's supply? Our distribution channels are the widest and deepest."

Well, Lu Qiaoge was actually waiting for him to talk about this topic.

"Boss Chu, it's not that we don't have supplies, it's simply that we're short on raw materials! Even the best cook can't cook without rice. The factory's biggest bottleneck right now is the grain and oil quotas, especially high-quality wheat flour. Domestically, we have a tight quota on our supply. The same goes for oil. If you carefully calculate, the amount the state-owned oil plant provides us is truly a drop in the bucket."

A gleam of light flashed in Chu He's eyes. This was exactly where he showed his strength and sincerity!

"Director Lu, grain and oil are not a problem for our Shunhe Group. When we do business, we always share what we have!

How do you like this?

I'll arrange for a ship to bring in a batch of top-quality wheat flour and first-grade soybean oil. I guarantee the quality and price. On your side, prioritize Shunhe Group's share of the supply. How about we sign a long-term supply agreement for mutual benefit?

Qin Hengzhi listened quietly at the side, with a barely perceptible smile on his lips.

There were not only the four of them in this office, but also Chu He's secretary and comrades from the Beidu Foreign Trade Reception Office.

Although Chu He is of Chinese descent, he is also a foreign guest.

There are now relevant regulations for receiving foreign guests.

So there were three other people sitting in the office.

But no one spoke.

And their faces were very peaceful, without any scrutiny or suspicion.

Qin Hengzhi withdrew his gaze indifferently.

Lu Qiage did not hesitate in his heart, but his eyes looked at Xiao Qu from Beidu Foreign Trade and Lao Zhou from the Foreign Trade Bureau.

These are all leaders, so we always have to ask for their opinions.

Xiao Qu was from Beidu, and he was definitely the first to express his opinion. He said with a smile, "Director Xiao Lu, our leader said that we are here to learn."

Not to mention Old Zhou, who smiled and acted as if Lu Qiaoge had the final say.

Lu Qiaoge felt relieved.

This was explained in advance by the higher-ups, and everyone knows it.

"Mr. Chu, your proposal is very practical and will solve our practical difficulties. On behalf of Xiangyang Factory, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Mr. Chu. As for the specific details and quantities, we will discuss them in detail and try to finalize the framework today."

Expanding production using raw materials from Nanyang can not only complete export tasks in exchange for foreign exchange, but also alleviate the pressure of domestic indicators. In her opinion, this is a win-win or even a win-win-win situation.

The country has also benefited greatly. This is a long-term and continuous source of benefits. Not to mention overseas, domestic consumption is also astonishing.

If you look at it from a global perspective, the profits are simply unimaginable.

(End of this chapter)