"No, no," Wu Changfeng said, feigning difficulty. "How can we use a public printing press? That's not right."
"Whether it's good or not depends on the circumstances," Director Zheng said earnestly. "Ms. Liu has devoted herself to the education cause in Chishui County, and everyone has seen her great contributions."
"What problems could there be with just manufacturing a few packaging boxes?"
"I've made the decision. We can't let Ms. Liu worry about such a small matter, can we?"
Wu Changfeng exclaimed, "Director Zheng, you've really solved a huge problem for us!"
“In this way, the cost of the outsourcing will be fully covered, and you can decide on the conditions for the scholarship. We trust Director Zheng’s abilities.”
Wu Changfeng put down another 10,000 yuan as a deposit for the packaging boxes.
"To be honest, I shouldn't have taken your money, but it's difficult to process the accounts with the finance department, and if they investigate, it will be hard for us to explain ourselves."
Wu Changfeng and Director Zheng exchanged pleasantries for a while before shaking hands and saying goodbye.
Back at the factory, Wu Changfeng made a gesture: "Done!"
Willow gave a thumbs up: "You're really amazing, but... I have a question, did we exaggerate a bit too much?"
"A million-dollar scholarship! Are you really going to give it to me? If you don't, that's an official policy, they could crush you in no time."
"If they give it to us, where are we going to get so much money?"
Wu Changfeng sat on the sofa, legs crossed: "Taking my money isn't that easy."
Willow's expression instantly changed: "What about me? It's not easy for me to earn money either, is it?"
"We're all in this together, you'll be part of it."
Wu Changfeng got up and left: "Go take a stroll around the workshop when you have time, try to participate in management. If you can't keep up with me, I'll have to eliminate you."
Where are you going?
"To pay off debts!"
Wu Changfeng returned home.
It's deserted. I've been eating and sleeping at the factory these past few days since it started operating.
The house was covered in dust.
There were no signs of anyone moving around.
It seems his wife is still sulking in the countryside.
A few shouts summoned the creditors.
Wu Changfeng didn't hesitate; he took back the IOUs and settled the debts at the same time.
The creditors examined the banknotes repeatedly with suspicion.
Wu Changfeng said irritably, "They're all real. How could we possibly print counterfeit money?"
"The key is that you're too cunning; who knows what tricks you're up to?"
"How did you earn that money? It's only been a few days."
"You've hit the jackpot, kid? Want to give us a ride?"
Wu Changfeng waved his hand: "Take the money and leave, otherwise I'll have to borrow money from you to eat."
The creditors immediately dispersed.
Back at the factory, Liu Tiao was accompanying Director Chai on an inspection of the workshop.
Goodness, it was quite a scene, with people jostling and pushing from all sides.
Wu Changfeng almost laughed. What a small factory! They act like some big leader has come to visit.
Ignoring him, I figured the willow branches would suffice, and I turned and left.
"Wu Changfeng, come here, come here. Are you trying to hide from me?"
Director Chai gestured for them to enter.
"Hey, what wind blew Director Chai here?"
Wu Changfeng said with a smile.
"Let's go over there and talk."
Director Chai left the group and went to a corner with Wu Changfeng.
"You ask me what kind of wind? I'll tell you, it's the wind of whistleblowing!" Director Chai said sternly.
Wu Changfeng sighed. What was bound to happen would happen.
Wu Changfeng said, "Director Chai, this is an order from Ms. Liu. Her business thinking is different from ours. She doesn't care about face, she only cares about value."
"Don't give me that excuse. My employees say it was your decision. I don't care if you're Ms. Liu's henchman or her spokesperson. You've violated the agreement, do you know that?"
Director Chai then declared emphatically, "Those three employees must be properly settled!"
Wu Changfeng said righteously, "Leader, an agreement is an agreement, and reason is reason. You can ask the other employees, have I ever mistreated them?"
"I offered everyone a raise with kind words, but these three people were not only greedy, they also led the trouble!"
"How should we deal with malignant tumors? We must be ruthless and merciless, like the autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves!"
"Otherwise, how am I supposed to lead this team? They want a whole pig after just one bite of meat. How are you going to satisfy their appetites?"
"Should we cut flesh from our own bodies to feed them?"
"We are a private enterprise, we value profits, and every penny must be invested in legitimate businesses."
Director Chai frowned as he looked at Wu Changfeng.
Although the words are rough, the principle is sound.
But there are some things you can't do like that!
If all employees are fired, a large number of unemployed people will appear in society.
While it's true that society is focusing on economic development, maintaining stability is also a top priority for the country.
In some declining heavy industrial cities, layoffs are already emerging.
The local government in charge is in a real bind.
If an employee is fired at this tractor factory, the higher-ups will remain indifferent and won't say a word.
What if other factory directors of affiliated tertiary industries follow suit?
Wouldn't that create chaos?
Director Chai said earnestly, "No one will say anything if you pursue profits. But what we in the mining bureau pursue is stability!"
"The big picture, the big picture! Can't you broaden your perspective?"
Wu Changfeng replied, "I understand Director Chai's meaning. But what is the foundation of stability?"
"It means that employees have work to do and money to earn!"
"If these three workers return and incite everyone to demand more, disrupting the current production order, what will be the result?"
"Everyone's finished!"
Wu Changfeng suddenly raised his voice and shouted:
"Director Chai, let me reiterate Ms. Liu's point: the mining bureau has the right to terminate the contract, and we also have the right to withdraw our investment and leave!"
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