Honestly.
If it were anything else, Wu Changfeng would still consider offering help.
For example, Zhou Huanxiong started working in his own factory.
Alternatively, if you want to open a franchise store, you can get some fees reduced or waived; these are all options.
We're all from the same hometown and have even worked together before.
Since he already had a solid foundation, Wu Changfeng would naturally give him this much face.
But you want me to help your factory find work?
I have no work to do.
Isn't this utter nonsense?
Wu Changfeng sighed: "Old Zhou, to be honest, look at my factory in Chishui County, there's really nothing good to process."
"There's only one toothbrush factory operating, and they're all plastic products, so they don't need lathes, right?"
"You may have heard that I'm going to launch a new product."
"But even without outsourced processing, the factory can still complete the assembly."
"To put it bluntly, it's still just a production line."
"It's not that I don't want to help you, it's just that I have no work for you."
"If I have any work to do, just ask, and I'll give it to you without hesitation. Seriously, I don't have any!"
Old Zhou was taken aback for a moment, then said, "Boss Wu, you've misunderstood. I don't need the work in Chishui County, I need it somewhere else."
"Huh?" Wu Changfeng was a little confused.
Zhou Huanxiong said, "That's right, we're all close friends, so let's speak frankly."
Wu Changfeng gestured for him to proceed.
Zhou Huanxiong whispered, "Boss Wu, do you have connections in the smelting department?"
"Hmm?" Wu Changfeng asked, "Who told you that?"
"Your deeds have spread throughout the leadership circles of Jiangcheng."
"Ah, this..." Wu Changfeng instantly understood: "You guys have your eyes on a big job?"
Old Zhou nodded: "I won't beat around the bush either. I know I'm a bit shameless."
"But I'm really unwilling to not come to you."
"I heard that Dahua Steel Plant is building a new steel rolling production line, which requires a lot of supporting equipment."
"Boss Wu, you helped me, Old Zhou, out of my way by connecting me with you. I have no way to repay you now, but in the future, whatever you say, I, Old Zhou, will never hesitate to do it!"
Wu Changfeng leaned back on the sofa, frowning as he looked at the two of them.
When Zhou Huanxiong mentioned the smelting department, we knew why they had come.
That's even more bullshit!
Is that equipment so easy to connect?
Even large state-owned enterprises in Jiyang Province dare not take on this project. Is your small private enterprise playing a bit too big a game?
Wu Changfeng didn't answer the question, but instead asked, "Old Zhou, let me ask you, is there absolutely no work at your factory?"
"They only process small, odd jobs; it's not enough to fill our stomachs."
Old Zhou sighed: "You don't know, when I go out to get a big job, people don't look at whether your factory has the strength, but rather what famous projects your factory has done in the past."
“I said you have to create a famous project for me before I can become famous.”
"They said, 'You didn't do it, so how can we give it to you?'"
"Boss Wu, look, it's completely stuck!"
Wu Changfeng was taken aback.
It's a bit like a graduate: you can't be hired if you don't have work experience, but if you don't hire me, how am I supposed to have work experience?
Wu Changfeng said, "Old Zhou, let me put it this way, I have connections in the smelting department, and they're very strong."
"If you want the matching equipment, it's just a matter of saying a word."
"but……"
"Do you know what happened?" Wu Changfeng couldn't help but light a cigarette. "All the leaders of the major heavy industrial plants in Jiyang Province came. Do you know what their attitude was?"
"What's your attitude?" Old Zhou asked nervously.
"No way! I wouldn't dare!" Wu Changfeng declared emphatically.
Old Zhou and Zhou Huanxiong exchanged a glance.
"Afraid to do it? Is the equipment inadequate?"
Wu Changfeng shook his head: "It's because the island nation's technical requirements are too high, and moreover, it's a key project for the mainland. Any mistakes will result in accountability!"
"It's better to lie down and not take on any problems than to lift a rock only to drop it on your own foot."
After a moment of silence, Old Zhou simply said, "If they won't do it, I will!"
Wu Changfeng gasped: "Wasn't I clear enough?"
"Understood!" Old Zhou said solemnly, "At worst, I'll lose everything and spend another few years in jail!"
"If a businessman doesn't dare to risk his life, how can he make a pittance? Boss Wu, don't you agree?"
This time, Wu Changfeng remained silent.
He took a deep drag on his cigarette.
After a long silence, he said, "Old Zhou, I really don't want to screw you over. This is a very complicated business. Only large state-owned enterprises can take on this kind of work. Do you even know your own capabilities?"
Old Zhou said, "Boss Wu, you probably haven't been to my factory. I've invested all the three million or so I've earned over the years into it. I bought processing equipment from a bankrupt state-owned enterprise, all kinds of lathes and machines. You could say it's absolutely comparable to the state-owned enterprise!"
"Although I may lack some skills in terms of technical workers."
"But that's not a problem. I can spend a lot of money to hire a master craftsman. 100 a day, or 300 if that's not enough! I'm willing to pay 500 or even 1000!"
"Only by getting the factory involved in the manufacturing of large equipment and gaining a reputation can my factory escape its near-death state and reach new heights!"
"Boss Wu, making money is one thing, but running a factory is like raising a child. Tell me, who doesn't want their child to grow up healthy and strong?"
Wu Changfeng stared at Lao Zhou.
Silence again.
quite a while.
Wu Changfeng said, "I'm telling you, wouldn't it be better to save your money for retirement? Why do you have to go through all this trouble? If you get burned, you can forget about getting back on your feet."
“Boss Wu, you caused quite a stir back then, now it’s my turn,” Old Zhou said firmly.
Wu Changfeng then asked Zhou Huanxiong, "Is that what you think too?"
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