President Gao was about to make a promotion, and the atmosphere in the branch suddenly became strange. President Gao's appointment as Vice President of the city branch was basically finalized, and before leaving, he wanted to make a surprise promotion to thank those who had worked so hard for him.
But after thinking it over, he finally felt that Li Cheng seemed to have done the most for him, always helping him at the most critical moments. However, Li Cheng had only been working at the branch for a little over two years, and in a place where seniority was valued, it seemed a bit inappropriate to suddenly promote him.
Just when President Gao was thinking about how to find a way to help Li Cheng make progress, he suddenly received news that the investment company where Li Hui worked had taken control of the new printing and dyeing factory.
President Gao was stunned for a moment after hanging up the phone. He had a vague feeling that Li Hui's company's holding of the New Printing and Dyeing Factory must be related to Li Cheng.
After a moment's hesitation, he picked up the phone and called Li Cheng. Not long after, Li Cheng arrived. Upon seeing President Gao, he smiled and said, "Congratulations, President Gao! Congratulations, President Gao! You'll soon be taking up your new position at the city branch. Our backing will be even stronger. And, President Gao, you'll be at the city branch. That's when you'll be the real President Gao."
President Gao's face was gloomy, and he stared at the playful Li Cheng without saying a word. Li Cheng had already noticed that his face was not right, but he just pretended not to see it.
Seeing that President Gao's cup was empty, Li Cheng picked up his water cup and poured him a glass of water. As he poured the water, he said, "I'll pour another glass of water for our beloved President Gao. If I want to pour water for you again in the future, I'm afraid it won't be my turn."
President Gao couldn't stand it any longer and yelled, "Are you done yet?"
Li Cheng smiled, placed the water cup in front of him and said, "Okay, I won't say anything more. You go ahead."
President Gao leaned forward and said, "Did you know that Li Hui's company holds a controlling stake in the new printing and dyeing factory?"
"I know! Even the name of the new factory was given by Li Hui and his team. It's called New Era Printing and Dyeing Co., Ltd."
President Gao had already learned about the naming, but what he wanted to know was that Li Hui's company controlled the New Era Printing and Dyeing Factory, and whether Li Cheng was doing anything in it again.
President Gao asked, "What do you think about this?"
Li Cheng said indifferently: "What can I do? I'll just stand aside and watch!"
President Gao glared at him, then leaned back in his chair without saying anything. He didn't believe Li Cheng would just stand by and watch. Looking at his performance in the printing and dyeing factory's bankruptcy, he definitely wouldn't stand idly by.
"I remember you said you wanted to find a guarantor for the loan. Did you mean Li Hui's company?"
Li Cheng nodded and said, "It's their company, an investment company under a provincial government. Is there anything more reliable than having them act as a guarantor? I guess not."
President Gao agreed with this, but how could the company that provided the guarantee suddenly become the owner? Also, I only realized it after the matter was already settled. Do you really think I'm not worth it?
All sorts of questions shot out from President Gao's eyes and finally fell on Li Cheng's face. Li Cheng wiped his face, as if to wipe away all the questions that President Gao had cast on his face.
Then, he sat down and said slowly, "It's true that I found Li Hui, and it's also true that he agreed to guarantee the six million. But before we let him take responsibility, we have to let him see what this new printing and dyeing factory is like. We can't just put such a big responsibility on them without any words. They have their own systems and various assessments."
President Gao didn't say anything, just looked at him, his hand slowly reaching above his head...
Seeing him like this, Li Cheng thought to himself, "I'm going to make sure your hair doesn't fall out today." Just as President Gao's rake was about to touch the sparse hair, Li Cheng quickly said, "So, Li Hui is here, with the intention of serving our branch and also sharing your concerns and bringing honor to you."
President Gao's fingers suddenly stopped. He stared at Li Cheng in a daze, as if he didn't understand what Li Cheng meant.
Li Cheng smiled inwardly at his expression and continued, "President Gao, you're about to be promoted. It can be said that you've made significant achievements and outstanding contributions during your tenure at the branch. Otherwise, the higher-ups wouldn't have promoted you to vice president of the city branch, right?"
President Gao was very happy when he heard this, but he couldn't show it on his face.
Li Cheng continued, telling President Gao that when Li Hui learned that his investment company would be required to guarantee a 6 million yuan loan for the printing and dyeing factory, he returned from the provincial capital overnight.
He didn't even go home, and immediately went to the printing and dyeing factory that was under construction. After getting to know the current situation of the printing and dyeing factory, Li Hui sighed deeply.
As the vice president of an investment company, he had seen countless projects, large and small, but he had never seen a project as shabby as the printing and dyeing factory.
"'Sloppy' was Li Hui's exact words." Li Cheng emphasized.
President Gao remained silent, and Li Chengjiu continued, "Li Hui said the new printing and dyeing factory was sloppy. That's because he said that after walking around that garbage dump a few times."
President Gao couldn't help himself and suddenly said, "Let's get to the point."
Li Cheng was startled by him and frowned and said, "President Gao, you haven't even taken office yet, why are you so irritable?"
President Gao glared at him fiercely, and Li Cheng hurriedly said with a smile, "Don't worry, I'll get to the point soon. Li Hui was not satisfied with the current situation of the printing and dyeing factory, so he told me that he could not guarantee this project.
He also concluded that this factory would never be put into production, and even if it did, it would face bankruptcy again in a few years, just like the old factory. "President Gao, don't you think Li Hui's words are a bit like a veto on our hard work?"
Hearing this, President Gao shifted his posture, his expression turning grim again. He knew that what Li Hui said was right. After years of dealing with struggling companies, he had already developed a skill: the ability to judge whether a company was good or bad.
Although the dyeing and printing factory had been relocated and rebuilt, its management remained the same. Although the factory director had been replaced, the new director was appointed from among the original management staff. This practice of changing the name but not the substance would inevitably perpetuate some of the factory's shortcomings.
Eventually, the new mill will go the way of the old one and once again become a problem for the city and the bank.
President Gao coughed and said, "What Li Hui said is not without reason. However, as a bank, we can't control so much."
"So, Li Hui, who came here full of enthusiasm, was determined to do something for our branch and for his hometown. So he contacted the relevant municipal authorities and set up a holding company. Now, the full name of the new printing and dyeing factory is New Era Printing and Dyeing Co., Ltd., or simply New Era Printing and Dyeing Factory."
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