The atmosphere in the office immediately became lively.

Factory Director Liu and several cadres exchanged glances, their faces showing joy.

How much do you want?

Director Liu asked impatiently.

"Is it the same size as last time?"

Su Jianguo held up two fingers.

"Ten tons."

"Ten tons?"

The head of the finance department, Lao Zhou, exclaimed in surprise, nearly dropping his notebook.

"This...this is a huge order!"

Factory Director Liu was so excited that he stood up and paced back and forth in his office.

"Ten tons...ten tons...Brother Su, are you planning to expand the greenhouse?"

"That's right."

Su Jianguo nodded.

"The output of our four greenhouses can't keep up with demand. I plan to build six more, making a total of ten, so that the winter vegetable supply can be stabilized."

Factory Director Liu rubbed his hands together, unable to hide the smile on his face.

"That's wonderful! That's wonderful! Brother Su, you're truly our lucky star!"

But then, Director Liu's expression turned somewhat troubled.

"However...this price..."

Su Jianguo understood immediately.

"Don't worry, Director Liu, the price will be exactly what it should be. Last time it was 1,000 yuan per ton, right?"

"this..."

Factory Director Liu hesitated for a moment, then turned to look at Old Zhou, the head of the finance department.

Old Zhou pushed up his glasses and coughed lightly.

"Mr. Su, to be honest, raw material prices have gone up. The price of polyethylene is now 15% higher than last month, putting a lot of pressure on our costs..."

Su Jianguo listened calmly, but his mind was racing.

He had already inquired about the price of plastic film. Although the price of raw materials had indeed increased a bit, it was definitely not by as much as 15%.

"So, what does Section Chief Zhou mean?"

Su Jianguo asked deliberately.

Old Zhou glanced at Factory Director Liu, and after receiving tacit approval, he spoke.

"We simply can't afford a price of one thousand per ton. It has to be at least one thousand..."

"One thousand and one?"

Su Jianguo frowned.

"Section Chief Zhou, we've been friends for a while now, isn't this price a bit..."

Factory Director Liu quickly tried to smooth things over.

"Brother Su, don't be anxious. How about we compromise and settle for 1,050?"

Su Jianguo shook his head, took out a cigarette case from his pocket, and handed one to everyone present.

He slowly lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and then spoke.

"Director Liu, let's be frank. Things aren't going well for plastic factories right now. State-owned enterprises are barely surviving, and many factories are facing the risk of bankruptcy."

He paused, observing Director Liu's expression.

"I'm here today because I genuinely want to help our factory. A ten-ton order would be a huge client for any factory. But regarding the price, I think one thousand yuan per ton is more reasonable."

"one thousand?"

Old Zhou almost jumped up from his chair.

"This doesn't even cover the cost!"

Factory Director Liu's expression also turned rather unpleasant.

"Brother Su, this...this is way too low..."

Su Jianguo calmly flicked his cigarette ash: "Director Liu, please don't rush. Let me finish."

Su Jianguo took out a stack of banknotes from his cloth bag and placed them on the table.

"This is a deposit of one thousand yuan. I will pay the remaining eight thousand yuan in one lump sum a month later."

The office fell silent again.

"This...this..."

Factory Director Liu stammered.

"Brother Su, it's not that I don't trust you, but the factory really needs the money right now..."

Su Jianguo nodded in understanding.

"I understand. But think about it, ten tons of plastic is no small amount, and I can't come up with that much cash all at once. The vegetable business is just starting out, and our funds are all in working capital."

He paused, then added.

"Furthermore, I can sign a formal contract. If I fail to make payment on time after one month, you are welcome to sue me in court."

Factory Director Liu faced a difficult choice.

On the one hand, the factory desperately needed this order to save its life.

On the other hand, the risk of selling on credit is too great. If Su Jianguo is unable to repay the money, the factory manager cannot bear the responsibility.

"Brother Su..."

Factory Director Liu spoke with difficulty.

"I need to discuss this with the factory leadership..."

Su Jianguo nodded calmly.

"Of course. But Director Liu, opportunities are fleeting. If I can't secure this ten tons of plastic today, I might have to go to another factory tomorrow."

This sentence became the last straw that broke the camel's back.

Factory Director Liu suddenly stood up, paced back and forth in his office a few times, and finally made up his mind.

"Okay! We'll do it your way! Nine hundred per ton, one thousand as a deposit first, and the balance to be paid in a month!"

Su Jianguo smiled with satisfaction and extended his hand.

"It's a pleasure to work with you!"

Factory Director Liu grasped Su Jianguo's hand and said with a wry smile.

"Brother Su, you absolutely must repay on time, or my job as factory manager will be over..."

Don't worry!

Su Jianguo patted Director Liu on the shoulder.

"I, Su Jianguo, keep my word. The eight thousand yuan will be delivered to you in full a month!"

Subsequently, both parties began signing the contract.

Su Jianguo signed his name on the contract.

Factory Director Liu took the contract, his face beaming with a smile, yet tinged with embarrassment.

"Mr. Su, I'm really sorry, the factory only has six tons of plastic film in stock right now."

Factory Director Liu rubbed his hands together, fine beads of sweat forming on his forehead.

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