Chapter 303 Is going abroad really that good?

Tang Mingtai knocked on the door of the office of the Third Machinery Factory, and Li Ye and others could only wait outside.

"Director Yu, the customer who ordered the sewing machine has arrived. Please tell Director Qu to open the warehouse so that they can inspect the goods!"

"Xiao Tang, have you explained your problem clearly? You still want to inspect the goods? Who are you inspecting? This is the confidential property of the factory. What if it is leaked to the spies?"

"What do you mean by a spy? He is the director of a garment factory and has a letter of introduction. Besides, this is not the work of our three factories alone. My classmates from the Beijing Institute of Technology and the Institute produced the blueprints, so everyone has a share."

"No matter which company it is, we will handle it impartially. No one can see the equipment before I receive official notification.

Besides, which garment factory can give out US dollars so easily? You should hand over the US dollars first and wait for the investigation to be handled."

"I paid out of my own pocket to buy bearings from Shanghai's motors and Luocheng's bearings for the purpose of testing new equipment. My pants are almost ruined."

"When did Tang Mingtai become so selfless and even pay out of his own pocket?"

"Director Yu, we must speak with conscience. You issued a notice last year that the technical improvement team can advance funds for technical improvement under special circumstances. If there are results, the factory will not only reimburse but also reward them."

"I'm in charge of the technological reform, so why haven't I seen your funding application report? You didn't even report such a big thing? Tang Mingtai, what are your intentions? Do you really think I'm a fool?"

“.”

Listening to the growing quarrel in the office, the people outside had mixed feelings and different expressions.

Cao Zhisheng from the Industrial College and Duan Zixiong from the Research Institute both had red faces, and they were so angry that they gritted their teeth and breathed heavily.

They did receive some research funding before, but they were so excited that they actually paid out of their own pockets to trial-produce the equipment. Although they didn't spend their entire trousers on it, they still paid a small half of the cost.

The factory produced a lot of materials, and they even paid the overtime pay for the workers' spare time.

As a result, he just opened his mouth and swallowed it all into his stomach.

Hao Jian and Jin Peng were self-employed from the beginning, and they also implemented Li Ye's performance management method, so they only understood half of what they heard and just watched it for fun.

However, they were both good at dealing with people. Seeing Cao Zhisheng and the others were angry, they hurriedly tried to persuade the two science and engineering men.

Li Yeke has said it long ago, although these old factories look decadent, these technical backbones are the gold buried under the sand.

It took three people only two months to develop a new device. Even if they may have had ideas for improvement before, how could they sacrifice such efficiency and level for a few thousand dollars?

Well, you better break it a little harder, otherwise why would people follow you for a living?

As of 1983, the brands of large enterprises were still well-known and powerful. Although they had strong financial resources, they did not have an overwhelming advantage that could crush the enemy in every way.

Ten minutes later, Tang Mingtai came out of the office with a face so gloomy that it seemed as if water could be wrung out of it.

He was too embarrassed to talk to Pei Wenhui, so he pulled Li Dayong over and whispered, "You find a way to talk to them. Give me two days, and I promise to get the equipment out for them."

Li Dayong immediately understood what "pull it out" meant.

His grandfather's family worked in the electricity industry, and people often "pulled things out" from the company.

Li Dayong told Li Ye and Hao Jian about his concern. Hao Jian smiled and waved his hand to call his financial officer over.

The finance officer took out two thick bundles of banknotes from his bag and handed them to Hao Jian.

Tang Mingtai was stunned for a moment, then quickly said: "No, no, no, you don't need to be so generous. You can't spoil them."

But Hao Jian shook his head and chuckled, then went into Director Yu’s office.

"Hey, hello, Director Yu. Please forgive me for coming here uninvited. We do want to purchase some sewing machines. You see, we have even paid the deposit. As long as the machine is suitable, we can sign the contract immediately."

"This is against the rules. Our factory hasn't decided yet!"

"Then we must re-study it! This is my business card."

“.”

Li Dayong was very distressed because he thought it was embarrassing to let Pei Wenhui next to him see these things.

So he whispered to Pei Wenhui: "This is a special situation. We did not make plans in advance and violated some regulations."

But Pei Wenhui looked at Li Dayong and smiled: "Why are you explaining this to me?

This kind of thing happens everywhere! My brother was a manager in a large group, but the performance he worked so hard for was taken away by others, so he was so angry that he started his own business. "

Li Dayong: “.”

Yes, people understand!

. . . . . . .

Hao Jian was in the office for only five minutes and then came out.

Tang Mingtai was about to speak to Pei Wencong, but Pei Wencong smiled and waved his hand, putting the two bundles of banknotes back into the finance officer's bag.

It was the same amount when I went in as when I came out, not a single dollar was missing.

After a while, Director Qu was called by Director Yu, who also brought people from the security department and took Pei Wencong and others to see the equipment.

But when they arrived at the warehouse door, Tang Mingtai, Cao Zhisheng and others were not allowed to enter, so Pei Wencong and two technical workers were allowed to enter.

Duan Zixiong from the research institute whispered to Tang Mingtai: "Are we being left behind? Didn't we tell them that we had something in reserve?"

Cao Zhisheng said sullenly: "People have to believe it! People who don't know much would think a sewing machine is just a piece of iron!"

But Tang Mingtai shook his head and said, "I don't think so. Just wait and see if you don't believe me! Our equipment will definitely not meet their requirements."

Cao Zhisheng said anxiously: "How is this possible? We have added test equipment to test it. 6500 revolutions per minute is no problem. The vibration and noise are several times smaller."

Duan Zixiong was also confused and very unhappy.

"Alas~"

Tang Mingtai sighed and said, "If you two could figure it out, why are you still lecturers and assistant researchers? You would have mentioned it a long time ago."

“.”

"You are just a workshop director, or even a deputy. Who are you making fun of?"

"That's right. It seems like we three are smarter than each other."

"I'm just smarter than both of you."

"Pfft~"

"Pooh~"

But half an hour later, it turned out that Tang Mingtai was the smartest person.

After the two technicians brought by Pei Wencong came out, they said with disgust on their faces: "What kind of crap is this?

Other machines from overseas, and they are second-hand, run at 8,000 rpm without shaking at all, but this machine shakes at 6,000 rpm like an 80-year-old with epilepsy."

"The problem is that it not only shakes, but also moves. If you don't step on it properly, the fabric will slip away. It feels like your hands are about to be bitten."

“.”

Everyone at the scene was poured a bucket of cold water, and even Li Dayong felt bad.

Is it true that the mainland is not as good as overseas? Can't even make a sewing machine?

It is true that the material quality in the mainland is a bit worse, but the technical requirements have also been lowered!

Director Qu locked the warehouse door and took Pei Wencong back to the office to report.

Tang Mingtai grabbed a technical worker from Pengcheng Factory No. 7 and handed him a cigarette.

The worker waved his hand and said, "Thank you, I've quit smoking now."

Tang Mingtai apologized: "You see, I haven't prepared any cigarettes yet. I can't afford good ones with that little salary."

The worker said with a smile: "Don't get me wrong! I used to smoke even less than you! But now the fire prevention regulations in the factory are strict, so I just quit smoking."

Tang Mingtai put away his cigarette and asked with a smile, "Master, judging from your accent, you are from Xicheng, right? May I ask your name?"

The worker said, "Your surname is Tong. You used to work at the Yuejin Garment Factory in Xicheng. From your accent, you seem to be from the north?"

Even though they are all from Beijing, there are actually differences in accents in the east, south, west and north. The north is hard, the south is smooth, the west is straight and the east is mixed. Tang Mingtai started with the accents and immediately narrowed the distance between them.

Tang Mingtai raised his thumb and said, "Master Tong, you understand that you from Changping were invited to come and give them a look?"

"No, no," Master Tong shook his head and said, "I'm retired now, right? Pengcheng Seventh Factory doesn't mind my age and gave me a job as a workshop director. I can use my remaining energy to make a second contribution to the country."

"That's great, you're getting double pay. How much do they pay you every month?"

"That's not true. If I do a good job, it's fine. But if I don't, I won't make much money. But I'm just sitting there doing nothing anyway, right? There are two children at home who haven't gotten married yet! I have to make the three big pieces and thirty-six legs for them."

"Thirty-six legs. Hey, Master Tong, you are really generous."

Tang Mingtai chatted with Master Tong for a long time before he suddenly asked, "Master Tong, can you tell me the truth? Is our equipment really that unacceptable to you?"

Master Tong narrowed his eyes and said with a half-smile: "Brother, you are asking the wrong person, understand?"

Tang Mingtai glanced and followed Master Tong's gaze to Li Dayong and Li Ye.

Li Ye, Li Dayong and Wang Jianqiang stayed at Pengcheng Factory No. 7 for three days, which led to Pengcheng Factory No. 7 making intensive rectifications for three months. As a witness, Master Tong could roughly guess what happened.

Tang Mingtai smiled and bowed to Master Tong to express his gratitude. Although the other party didn't say anything, it was actually very good.

Tang Mingtai found Cao Zhisheng, whispered to him for a while, and asked him to call Li Dayong over.

Cao Zhisheng said somewhat embarrassedly: "Li Dayong, can you ask what's going on?"

Li Dayong was about to ask, but Tang Mingtai smiled and said, "It would be better to ask Master Tong how much he gets paid a month."

Li Dayong said: "I know roughly what Master Tong's salary is. I went to the factory for internship in the summer, and he seemed to have paid 470 yuan that month."

“.”

"How much did you say?"

"Four hundred and seven, RMB."

I know it's RMB, but a department-level official can't earn 470 yuan!

. . . . . . . .

Two hours later, Pei Wencong was escorted out of the gate by the people from Machinery Factory No. 3, and he was reluctant to leave.

Then the three technical talents were invited by Pei Wenhui to join Volga.

"Three teachers, let's find a place to discuss the technology transfer fee!"

“.”

Cao Zhisheng and Duan Zixiong are both in their thirties, but they were suddenly speechless.

For the first time, they felt the value of technology.

But Tang Mingtai cleverly asked: "Can all the payments be made in foreign exchange?"

Cao Zhisheng and Duan Zixiong blushed instantly. They had never seen anyone so unreasonable.

Pei Wenhui smiled and said, "Of course, but why do you need foreign exchange?"

“.”

Foreign exchange is very useful! You give us the currency at a ratio of 1 to 2, and we can exchange it at a ratio of 1 to 6.

But who has the nerve to say this? All science and engineering guys have to be proud, right?

Tang Mingtai said cleverly: "We want to study abroad, so we need foreign exchange."

"Oh~"

Pei Wenhui blinked and said, "Going abroad, is it really that good? If you can get all kinds of treatment and conditions overseas by staying in the mainland, do you still need to go abroad?"

(End of this chapter)