Chapter 67
When it comes to the word "contracting", most people's first reaction is the rural household contract responsibility system, which involves contracting fields, forests, etc.
However, the wind of reform also blew to the cities, and the same was true for "contracting". The only difference was that the object of contracting changed from farmland to enterprises.
For reasons that are well known, many state-owned enterprises now have various problems. Factories only produce, and the products they produce are all sold by the state. Many enterprises are not only unable to make profits, but have become a burden on the finances.
After the reform, the state no longer monopolized the sales link, and this situation became increasingly obvious. The dual-track system of market and planning immediately left these companies, which were not very competitive, stranded on the beach.
At this time, the enterprise contracting system suddenly became a panacea in many places. Individuals signed a contract, and the specific process was similar to rural land contracting. They paid their dues, and the rest was theirs.
Chen Lanjun had met several bosses who made their fortunes from contracting businesses.
"Back then, when the enterprise contracting system was first proposed, few employees dared to speak up." A boss once lamented to Chen Lanjun, "Originally, once a contract is signed, a person will have to take on a debt of hundreds of thousands or even millions of yuan. At that time, the monthly salary was only a few dozen yuan! Who would dare to do that? I was really excited and scared at the time, but fortunately it was done."
If the contract can be negotiated in Guangzhou, Sister Brand instant noodles will be able to expand its sales area and easily open up the mainland market.
It's just that it's too early now, and I don't know if a precedent has been set. In Chen Lanjun's impression, it will take another two years for the typical person who contracts state-owned enterprises to become popular.
Facing this question, Pang Xiaopeng was completely confused: "Contracting...enterprises? Sister Lan, I've never heard of that. Or do you mean contracting land?"
Chen Lanjun was not surprised. She nodded to show that she understood and concentrated on eating her popsicle.
After chatting for a while, the friends left one after another. They all left, leaving Chen Lanjun alone in the window covered by thick shadows.
She didn't have classes today, so she just had to get back to the University of Minnesota before sunset. She hadn't told her roommates and teachers about moving out yet, so she still had to say hello.
In her rare free time, Chen Lanjun took out a piece of stationery from the drawer with mottled mint green paint, and facing a half-open window, she wrote a letter to her sister accompanied by the last chirping of cicadas.
There were two or three pens in the drawer. Her fingertips paused in mid-air and then she reached for the pen farthest away - the one that Shao Qinghe had dropped.
The golden pen tip slid across the paper, making a rustling sound. Chen Lanjun briefly explained how she had successfully enrolled in school, and also told Chen Fengjun that her high school classmates might go to Pengcheng City, and asked him to make arrangements as appropriate.
When she was writing the last sentence, Chen Lanjun looked up and saw a person walking slowly along the green path in the distance.
Chen Lanjun squinted her eyes and saw who it was. She quickly put the pen in her hand into the drawer and randomly grabbed another one.
When he looked up again, he could see a faint smile on Shao Qinghe's handsome face.
"It's a really nice house. I wonder if there's any vacant house next door."
"Why? You still need a house to live in?"
"That's exactly what's missing."
Chen Lanjun raised her lips and looked down at Shao Qinghe: "Mr. Shao, do you want to learn from Jin Yanxi?"
"That's a good idea," Shao Qinghe said, "but I'm not someone like Jin Yanxi. Even if I were, you're not Leng Qingqiu. Do you like reading novels?"
"good."
Chen Lanjun went downstairs to open the door. Shao Qinghe looked at the decoration with interest. His eyes rested on a chipped porcelain jar in the sunny corner, where a small bougainvillea was planted.
"Is this something that comes with the house?"
"It's a broken jar, and I picked the flowers from the roadside." Chen Lanjun said, "It looks more lively."
There was a square table, Chen Lanjun sat on the north side and Shao Qinghe sat on the south side.
She picked up the enamel kettle, poured a glass of water, and placed it in front of Shao Qinghe: "Are you not busy today?"
Shao Qinghe thanked him, held the enamel cup in his hand, and said, "Not bad."
He took a sip of boiled water, took out the briefcase he brought with him, and searched for a while: "Since it's a new house, I brought gifts. One was suggested by my friend, and the other was brought by myself. I'm not sure what you like, so choose it yourself."
With his palm open, there is a diamond necklace on the left and three candies on the right.
Chen Lanjun smiled: "If I take the necklace, will you look down on me? You will think that I am a person who despises the poor and loves the rich."
"No, because I am rich," Shao Qinghe said, "so I can't ask for it."
This answer made Chen Lanjun stunned for a second, then she laughed out loud: "Mr. Shao is so good at talking, even if he doesn't rely on being rich, he can win the hearts of many girls."
"What other girls think is none of my business. So, did I succeed in coaxing you?" Shao Qinghe asked.
Chen Lanjun deliberately picked up the diamond necklace and looked at it against the light: "I think it's difficult."
Shao Qinghe smiled faintly and slowly peeled off the candy wrapper: "I think this orange candy tastes good, do you want to try it?"
Chen Lanjun took the candy, put it in her mouth, and felt the sweetness of the candy.
"Did you buy it from the supply and marketing store here?"
Shao Qinghe nodded: "I tried it, these candies taste good, not worse than those in Hong Kong."
Such an arrogant-looking nobleman goes to a department store and tastes candy leisurely?
Chen Lanjun blinked, finding it hard to imagine the scene: "Do you like candy?"
"I like desserts." Shao Qinghe answered calmly, "If there is a chance in the future, I will take you to a dessert shop in Xiangjiang. It has been open for many years and the taste is good."
Chen Lanjun nodded, holding an orange candy in her mouth, and asked, "By the way, let me ask you something. You deal with officials in Suicheng quite a lot, and I want to know what their attitudes are towards new policies and new things."
Shao Qinghe raised his eyebrows: "Generally speaking, I support it, but there will always be voices of opposition. Do you have any new ideas?"
"What? To find out business secrets." Chen Lanjun asked with a smile.
Shao Qinghe peeled another candy: "Yes, I am trying to bribe you. Do you want another sugar-coated bullet?"
He peeled the candy wrapper carefully, leaving the remaining half wrapped in paper to make it easier for Chen Lanjun to grab it.
She stared at the candy and said slowly, "It's okay to tell you. You can't get ahead anyway with your status. I'm considering the state-owned enterprise contract."
Shao Qinghe was quick-witted. Although he had just heard the term "state-owned enterprise contracting" for the first time, he immediately responded: "As far as I know, there seems to be no precedent in the mainland."
After the orange candy was completely melted, Chen Lanjun said, "As the saying goes, 'dare to be the first in the world.' Isn't this just right? I'm the one who set this precedent."
Chen Lanjun turned her head to look at him and smiled: "Since you gave me candy, I will give you a show of excitement."
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