"I'm not leaving! I traveled thousands of kilometers to get here! I'm determined to show your factory manager the universal joints we make. You'll regret it if you don't..."
Lu Guanqiu was incredibly stubborn; he just clung to the pillar next to him and refused to leave.
The two sides remained deadlocked, attracting a large crowd of onlookers.
However, at that moment, a brand-new black Zhonghua sedan drove up to the gate.
It was Lin Huowang who drove it; he was just about to take Liao Gong to the test track for a spin.
"What's going on? Why are you making such a racket?"
Lin Huowang frowned and asked.
Upon seeing that it was Consultant Lin, whom even the factory director treated with respect, the security officer immediately said, "Reporting to Consultant Lin! There's a junk collector trying to sneak in, saying he's here to sell some parts. I'll kick him out right now!"
"Selling parts?"
When Lin Huowang saw the face clearly, he immediately recognized it.
In his previous life, he was Lu Guanqiu, the renowned founder of Wanxiang Group and a godfather-like figure in China's auto parts industry!
But at this point in time, he is still just a blacksmith who is looked down upon and runs a small workshop on the banks of the Qiantang River.
But can you believe it?
He relied on this kind of tenacious spirit to turn a small workshop into a world-class enterprise!
That's how legendary they are. In this chaotic era, those who dared to roll up their sleeves and get to work were all outstanding figures of their time.
It was this era that gave them opportunities, enabling countless entrepreneurs like Lu Guanqiu to break through step by step.
"stop!"
Lin Huowang never expected that this big shot would actually travel all the way to FAW to do sales.
So he immediately turned off the engine and got out of the car.
"Comrade, what did you just say your name was?"
Lu Guanqiu was stunned by the question.
Looking at the obviously distinguished young man in front of him, he nervously said, "I...I'm Lu Guanqiu. I'm from Ningwei Agricultural Machinery Factory in Xiaoshan, Zhejiang."
"What are you carrying on your back? Are you trying to sell this to FAW?"
"It's a... a universal joint!"
As he spoke, Lu Guanqiu quickly opened the dirty snakeskin bag and pulled out several metal lumps, saying:
"Boss! Look! This was made in our factory! Although we are a township enterprise, we sell all the defective products as scrap metal!"
What remains is the best! Its hardness and precision are definitely better than most state-owned factories!
Lin Huowang immediately pulled out a pair of calipers from his pocket and started measuring on the spot.
One minute later.
Lin Huowang showed his appreciation and said:
"Great! It's good stuff!"
He turned to Factory Director Huo Qingyun, who had just arrived, and said:
"Director Huo! Come and take a look! The precision of this universal joint is 0.02 millimeters higher than the ones we use now! And the steel tempering is done exceptionally well!"
"What? Really?"
Factory Director Huo was taken aback at first, then took it and measured it. "Wow! It really is! The workmanship... is even more meticulous than that of our supporting factory!"
"This...you made this?"
Factory Director Huo looked at Naru Guanqiu with some surprise.
"Yes! It was me and the workers who worked day and night to get it done!"
When Lu Guanqiu received recognition for the first time, he was so excited that his eyes turned completely red.
"Director Huo, Mr. Liao."
Lin Huowang, holding the universal joint in his hand, loudly addressed everyone:
"Today, I'm going to establish a rule for everyone!"
"When we manufacture 'Zhonghua' cars, we aim for world-class quality! As long as the parts are of high quality, we welcome any company, whether it's a state-owned enterprise, a township enterprise, or even a small business!"
"Heroes come from all walks of life! True masters are found among ordinary people!"
After saying that, he walked up to Lu Guanqiu and firmly grasped his rough, calloused hands, saying:
"Director Lu, we'll take your goods!"
"Let's order 10,000 sets first! From now on, as long as you can guarantee this quality, you can make all the universal joints for the 'Zhonghua' sedans! We'll take as many as you have..."
"thump!"
Lu Guanqiu was so excited that his legs went weak and he knelt down before Lin Huowang.
This man, who had stood in the cold northeast wind for three days without shedding a single tear, was now so happy that tears streamed down his face as he said:
"Boss... thank you! Thank you for thinking so highly of our township enterprise! Don't worry! If I produce even one defective product, I'll jump into the Qiantang River and feed the fish!"
Seeing this scene, Liao Gong and Factory Director Huo were filled with emotion.
They never expected that a small township enterprise could have such a persevering, idealistic, and capable leader.
Lin Huowang quickly stepped forward to help Lu Guanqiu up. Over the past year, he had rejected countless opportunists with impure motives. Those he truly wanted to support were people like Lu Guanqiu who were genuinely committed to real business.
This is the path that Chinese industry should take!
Real industry builds a nation; empty talk harms it!
"Let's go! Director Lu, let's go in and sign the contract!"
Lin Huowang, holding Lu Guanqiu's hand, strode into the FAW factory, which represented the highest level of China's current automobile industry, amidst the admiring gazes of everyone.
The brand-new "Zhonghua" sedan, gleaming in the spring sunshine, heralded the arrival of a new era of industrial development for China.
...
Having dealt with matters at FAW, he carried with him the glory and joy of the new car rolling off the production line, as well as the strategic planning for the future industrial chain.
A few days later, Lin Huowang boarded the train back to Beijing once again.
This time, a joyous family celebration awaits him in the courtyard.
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