Chapter 288 Military Gunpowder Formula
Jiang Ling listened attentively, occasionally asking questions such as the reliability of raw material procurement channels, whether waste disposal was compliant, and whether employee insurance was adequate.
Her questions were detailed and professional, which surprised Xie Penghui and Liu Ming. They obviously did not expect that this seemingly delicate young girl was not ignorant about the management of fireworks production.
This is thanks to her frequent visits to factories when she was young, where she was exposed to the technology firsthand, and also to her father occasionally talking to her about management and technology when he was in the mood.
More importantly, having experienced various changes at the factory, she deeply understands the importance of safety and regulations.
Jiang Ling looked at the two of them and said solemnly, "Safety is the bottom line. We absolutely cannot relax our efforts in pursuit of progress or cost. Profits can be less, and development can be slower, but the safety red line cannot be compromised in the slightest. This is a lesson my father learned with his life, and it is my only requirement now."
Reopening this factory isn't expected to be very profitable.
Instead, she wanted to use the fireworks factory's resources to do something more important.
Liu Ming nodded emphatically: "Jiang Ling, don't worry, we will definitely remember this!"
Xie Penghui nodded in agreement: "I will continue to monitor this aspect."
Next, accompanied by Xie Penghui and Liu Ming, Jiang Ling inspected several of the main production workshops.
The brand-new machines stood quietly, and the workers were familiarizing themselves with the operating procedures under the guidance of technicians.
Upon seeing Jiang Ling enter, some of the older employees recognized her and stopped what they were doing to greet her excitedly.
"Jiang Ling is back!"
"The factory is open again, that's great!"
"President Jiang..."
Jiang Ling responded to each of the uncles and elders who had watched her grow up, calling them by their old names and inquiring about their families.
However, the respect that juniors show to their elders was gone, replaced by a sense of estrangement from the boss towards his subordinates.
She knew she was young and couldn't command respect. Constantly trying to please others would only make them look down on her. Sometimes, a certain level of authority was necessary.
After inspecting the workshop, Xie Penghui left because he had other business to attend to at the company.
Jiang Ling and Liu Ming returned to the office.
Jiang Ling said sincerely, "Uncle Liu, we will still need to rely on you more for the daily management of the factory in the future. I... may not be here often. If there are any important matters, you can contact me directly by phone or discuss them with Manager Xie. Decision-making matters will definitely be approved by you."
Liu Ming nodded understandingly: "I understand, you young man have your own career to attend to. Don't worry about the factory, we old guys will definitely take good care of it for you!"
They discussed some specific details, such as the types of fireworks to be produced in the first batch and the direction of market development. Jiang Ling noticed that it was getting late and prepared to leave.
Stepping out of the office, the afternoon sun was still scorching.
The afternoon sun streamed through the café's glass windows, casting bright spots of light on the table.
Jiang Ling stirred the latte in her cup, but her gaze kept glancing towards the doorway.
When Mo Chen's familiar tall figure came into view, she sat up slightly.
Mo Chen sat down opposite her, ordered an Americano, and without much small talk, took out a thin brown paper document bag from his briefcase and gently pushed it in front of Jiang Ling.
"What you want is inside."
"Thank you." Jiang Ling nodded in thanks.
Mo Chen's voice was low, and his expression was unusually serious. "Although I don't know exactly what you're here for, Jiang Ling, I must remind you that the things here are completely different. The country has extremely strict control over this type of military-grade explosives, and the flow of every gram of raw material is tracked."
He paused, then emphasized, "Moreover, you own a fireworks factory, which is public information. If any related small workshops have an accident, it will be easy to trace it back to you by following the raw materials or technical clues."
Jiang Ling could sense the concern in Mo Chen's words.
He thought he needed the information so he could conduct experiments at his own fireworks factory.
If the truth comes out one day, he, the person who "helped," will also be implicated.
Jiang Ling met his gaze, her tone clear and firm.
"Mr. Mo, rest assured, I understand the risks better than you do. The fireworks factory is my father's life's work, and I will not do anything there that could cause trouble."
After saying that, Jiang Ling's tone softened a bit: "Thank you for helping me without even asking why."
He sighed: "This information is not a difficult thing for the Mo family. You have always been sensible, but I still hope you know what you are doing."
"I understand," Jiang Ling nodded. "I will be very careful."
After the business was finished, the atmosphere relaxed a bit.
The two chatted briefly about the progress of the fireworks factory's reconstruction before Mo Chen prepared to leave, his tone tinged with regret.
"I've always wanted to have a meal with you, but I've never had the chance. Either you're busy, or I'm busy."
Jiang Ling knew that as the heir of the Mo family, he naturally had a lot of work to do.
"Mr. Mo is very busy with work, and I am already very grateful that you were able to take the time to see me. Next time, I will treat you to a meal at a certain time."
Mo Chen paused for a moment, "It's not really about work. Today is my grandmother's 70th birthday, and the family banquet is scheduled for tonight. I need to go there early to prepare."
Jiang Ling was taken aback.
So today is Grandma Mo's 70th birthday?
The Mo family helped her a lot, using their connections to exonerate her father and find markets for her antiques. Without the Mo family's help, her fireworks factory wouldn't have been able to open.
Since it's Grandma Mo's 70th birthday, I should at least prepare a gift for her.
Just then, Mo Chen spoke, his words revealing his helplessness at being pressured to get married:
"But if I go back alone like this, I'm afraid I'll get nagged again."
Jiang Ling didn't take it to heart and simply said, "Since it's Old Madam Mo's birthday banquet, I should prepare a gift to express my good wishes. I just don't know what Old Madam Mo's usual preferences are, so I can prepare accordingly."
She had met Grandpa Mo before; he was an old man who loved antiques.
She hadn't met Grandma Mo yet and didn't know what her preferences were.
“Speaking of which, Miss Jiang is quite destined to be with our Mo family. My grandfather loved that openwork gold wine vessel from last time and has treasured it ever since. He also praised those three porcelain pieces highly and kept asking me to find an opportunity to invite you back as a guest so that I could thank you in person.”
He paused slightly, then extended an invitation, "There's no time like the present. I wonder if Miss Jiang is free tonight to grace my grandmother's birthday banquet with her presence?"
Jiang Ling was stunned by his question. She only planned to send a gift and had no intention of visiting in person.
How could she possibly understand attending a birthday banquet of that caliber held by the Mo family?
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