"Alright, Yucheng, load these ten antennas onto the vehicle. I'm going to the ministry; the higher-ups are still waiting for news!"
"Yes, Chief." Zhang Yucheng accepted the order and left.
After the installation was complete, Sun Zhengguo got into the car, and the car sped off towards the Ministry of Machinery.
Soon, the car arrived at the machinery department, and with Sun Zhengnan's help, the two carried ten antennas to the third floor.
Minister Li, seeing that the finished product was produced so quickly, couldn't wait to open a box and examine it carefully.
"Comrade Zhengguo! It's not assembled yet, is it?"
"Minister Li, it's very simple. As you can see, I have the instruction manual and assembly diagram here. Anyone with a little basic knowledge can figure it out at a glance."
"Oh! Shall I give it a try?" Minister Li became interested and prepared to assemble one himself, referring to the blueprints.
Sun Zhengguo was very cooperative, handing over two small tools and watching from the side the whole time.
In a short time, Minister Li completed the installation according to the requirements on the drawings.
He also tried shaking it with his hand and found it to be very sturdy.
"Haha! Not bad, not bad, it's really simple, and the appearance is also very beautiful, better than the one I saw before. Plus the packaging, there's no reason why it won't sell well."
Minister Li liked it more and more as he looked at it, and kept praising it with a smile.
Sun Zhengguo wasn't stupid; he understood what the leader liked, so he immediately said something to please him.
"Minister Li, you can't say that. New products always need to be tested. Since you assembled this antenna, why don't you go back and test it for us first? You can decide what to do with the rest?"
"Comrade Zhengguo, you're really cunning. Don't you know if this counts as bribing a leader?"
"Does it count?" Sun Zhengguo gave a sly smile.
"Minister Li, what about the remaining sets? Don't you also need to take them to the higher authorities so they can test them at home? Does that count as bribery?"
"Well…?"
Minister Li was speechless for a moment, but then quickly realized what was happening.
"So you were waiting for me here! Well, we old guys will take the loss and help you take it back to test it out."
After the two finished joking around, Minister Li inquired about prices and many other issues.
Sun Zhengguo was prepared for these questions and simply handed over a report.
This document not only covers the cost issue, but also describes other related issues, which are easy to understand at a glance.
"Wow! You were prepared!"
Minister Li accepted the report with a smile and then began to read it carefully.
After a moment, he nodded in satisfaction and said with a serious expression.
"Comrade Zhengguo! I can't give a reply right now. Here's what you should do: when you get back, you should first consider the candidates for the branch factory leadership. Choose from the leadership team of your research institute."
This involves considering all aspects; we need to strike a balance, maintain unity, and keep things under control. I trust your judgment, and this matter should be put on the agenda as soon as possible to avoid any unforeseen circumstances.
"Yes, I guarantee the mission will be completed."
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On the way back, Sun Zhengguo kept thinking about the candidates for the branch factory leader.
Originally, he thought it was just a small factory and even wanted to transfer Zhou Weimin there to be the factory director.
However, it was not hard to tell from Minister Li's serious expression that he had underestimated the situation.
First, Zhou Weimin lacks the necessary qualifications, not even for a branch factory; he severely lacks experience in this area.
Secondly, Zhou Weimin is still very young and probably won't be able to hold his own; some of the veterans will definitely be dissatisfied.
The third point is the most important: if the factory becomes popular one day, Zhou Weimin's connections will make it impossible to protect.
In summary, it's better to benefit our own people than to let outsiders benefit.
This way, you gain favor with others, and everyone has something to strive for.
Along the way, Sun Zhengnan noticed that his elder brother was lost in thought, so he didn't dare to ask.
It wasn't until they returned to the research institute and saw that Sun Zhengguo was still lost in thought that he weakly offered a reminder.
"Brother, we've arrived at the station."
"Oh~!"
After realizing what was happening, Sun Zhengguo gave a faint reply, then got out of the car and returned to his office, still deep in thought.
During the afternoon work hours, after much deliberation, Sun Zhengguo had sorted things out in his mind.
He then went to Deputy Director Zhang's office.
As soon as he entered, Zhang Huaibei warmly stood up to greet him.
"Oh! Director Sun, you're a rare guest. Is there something you need?"
"Old Zhang, stop with the nonsense. I really need to talk to you about something. Go make some tea!"
"Alright, alright! Please have a seat."
Soon, after brewing the tea, the two sat down, and Sun Zhengguo slowly began to speak.
"Old Zhang, we're not strangers, so I'll be frank! I wonder if you're interested in the position of factory manager for the soon-to-be-established branch factory?"
"So, I'm quitting the research institute?" Zhang Huaibei immediately retorted.
If that's the case, then he won't even consider it.
"No, no, no, Lao Zhang, don't misunderstand. You are still a member of the Standing Committee of the Research Institute and the Deputy Director. The branch factory director is a part-time position."
After hearing Sun Zhengguo's explanation, Zhang Huaibei became slightly interested, but not much.
"Director Sun, are there any other issues here? Please tell me so I can consider them."
Seeing Zhang Huaibei's reluctance, Sun Zhengguo felt that the two needed to have an open and honest talk.
“Old Zhang, I’ll be frank then. I originally planned to have Zhou Weimin do it, but after Minister Li reminded me, I realized he’s completely unsuitable. Do you know why?”
Zhang Huaibei shook his head. "I don't know. Is this branch factory very large?"
“It certainly won’t be big for now, but I firmly believe that this factory will become a hit in the future. Think about it, if someone tries to take advantage of it, Zhou Weimin will definitely lose his position. Rather than letting someone else benefit, it’s better to let you benefit.”
After listening to Sun Zhengguo's analysis, Zhang Huaibei revealed a wicked smile.
"So, you're planning to have me stand at the front and help you share the firepower."
"Old Zhang, if that's how you put it, then just pretend I was never here. Goodbye."
After saying that, Sun Zhengguo stood up and pretended to leave.
"Play hard to get, keep pretending." Zhang Huaibei remained unmoved, showing no intention of calling him back.
Actually, Sun Zhengguo wasn't faking it. If Zhang Huaibei hadn't stopped him, he had a backup plan: he could simply take matters into his own hands.
Let's see who dares to pluck the peaches from my peach.
"Alright, alright, I was just joking. You actually took it seriously. You said this factory would be a hit, so you have to give me a reason, right?"
Just as Sun Zhengguo was about to leave, Zhang Huaibei finally called out to him.
Hearing the shout, Sun Zhengguo stopped, turned around and returned to his desk, looking down at Zhang Huaibei.
"Old Zhang, if this factory is set up well, it might bring in tens of millions in revenue a year. I wonder if that's enough of a reason?"
Upon hearing Sun Zhengguo's words, Zhang Huaibei was momentarily stunned, taken aback by the number.
"Director Sun, you're not kidding me, are you? You can make tens of millions a year from just a small antenna?"
"Hehehe! Look how startled you are. Hold on tight, I'm talking about US dollars."
Sun Zhengguo dropped another bombshell, this time stunning Zhang Huaibei so much that his mouth remained agape for a long time.
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