A few seconds later, Xing Baohua asked Director Wang, "Director Wang, what guidance do you have for me today?"

"I wouldn't dare to offer guidance! To be honest, the provincial electronics company isn't under our bureau's jurisdiction, but we still care about it! There are too many bureaucrats in the provincial capital, making things even more complicated."

Director Wang's opening remarks left Xing Baohua completely bewildered, not understanding their meaning. "Then let's hear what he has to say!"

Director Wang continued, "The provincial computer company is also a key research and development unit in the province. We heard that you can produce chips, so we came here to place an order with you."

"Director Wang, let's put the order aside for now and talk about it later. I don't quite understand why provincial public institutions are using your bureau for procurement!" Xing Baohua asked.

“The provincial budget is insufficient, but the municipal bureau still has some surplus. We will play a role in paying the bills. Don’t worry, the settlement will be handled by the municipal finance department.” It was Director Wang’s reassurance that made Xing Baohua uneasy.

If it doesn't drag on for a year or two, the money won't be seen. Good government orders won't become bad debts. Only strong companies can wait until the money arrives.

Does Xing Baohua have that ability?

That's incredible! He's one of the richest people in the country, and in Hong Kong, he's known as Asia's richest man.

From any perspective, Xing Baohua didn't want to take this order. First, he had some old scores with the provincial electronics company. Second, he didn't even have enough chips for himself, yet he was going to owe money to export them. Was he out of his mind?

He could ship the product immediately if he used it on his own machine, but when he gave it to the provincial electronics company, he felt he wasn't that great.

What era are we living in? Still talking about contributions?

I really can't afford to contribute.

Xing Baohua didn't respond to Director Wang for the moment, but turned to Xu Hanwen of the Provincial Computer Company and asked, "Zhang Xuebao, is Engineer Zhang still on duty?"

"Still in the technical department, leading a small project, developing a network-based program-controlled switch! Do you know Engineer Zhang?" Xu Hanwen said.

"Not only do we know each other, we're very close. You haven't heard of me?"

The other party shook his head and said, "I was only transferred to Sheng Computer Company last year. In the past two years, there have been quite a few changes in senior management. You should be able to guess that we both work in electronics, so it's normal for us to know each other. Director Xing must go to the provincial capital often, right?" Xu Hanwen said.

Xing Baohua shook his head slightly and said, "I don't go there often. I only know one person in your company, Zhang Xuebao. If it weren't for Engineer Zhang's desire for your position, I would have poached him long ago. Do you know that your company has a shared hard drive array?"

"I know!"

“You bought it from me for 200 yuan.”

"Ah! I really didn't know that."

Do you know about the Rice Learning Machine?

"I know!"

"Back then, I took the blueprints to your company to sell, and not only did they refuse to pay, they tried to rob me. So, I have a grudge against your company!"

"ah!"

I was stunned by Xing Baohua's frank tone; I didn't know he had such a past!

When Xing Baohua said, "I have a grudge against your company," Zhong Bin and Director Wang's expressions changed. Even if they had a grudge, they shouldn't have said it to each other's faces! They were acting like hotheads. How were they going to get them out of this mess?

"It's better to resolve conflicts than to let them fester! The provincial computing company is also planning to acquire shares. Some people behaved terribly before, and the higher-ups were watching. So, the change in leadership is to better develop new products to serve the people. Right? Xiao Xing, let bygones be bygones. Look forward and don't dwell on the mistakes of the previous leadership. Manager Xu will apologize to you first, and we'll have a few more drinks for you at noon. Let's let bygones be bygones." Director Wang quickly interjected, giving Zhong Bin a wink.