Chapter 108 What's the point of exchanging foreign currency?
Jiang Haitang's eyes were firm: "Although our equipment is temporarily outdated, I believe that dignity is not built on equipment, but on the bones."
"Okay, okay!" Director Hu suddenly slapped his thigh hard, causing the table to shake slightly.
"For so many years, our factory has been lacking young people like Haitang who are brave enough to speak and act!"
He reached out and pushed his reading glasses that had slid to the tip of his nose, and excitement gleamed in his shrewd eyes.
"We can't just let this go. I'm going to the organizing committee tomorrow and report the details!"
Jiang Haitang quickly waved her hand and said sincerely, "Director Hu, as long as Leonard is willing to apologize, we can let it go. Our top priority is the development of our factory. This time, perhaps we can find a way to facilitate more cooperation."
Lu Liangchen suddenly said, "Don't forget their expressions today! They want us to bow our heads. It's absolutely impossible!"
Jiang Haitang gently held his hand and said softly, "We are not bowing our heads, we are seeking equal cooperation. The country needs development now, and our factory needs technological innovation even more."
Han Zhiqiu listened from the side, nodding repeatedly, his eyes full of admiration. "Haitang is right! When I was chatting with Ms. Wu Huiting today, she also mentioned that many companies in Hong Kong are willing to cooperate with mainland China, as long as we show sincerity and strength."
Factory Director Hu pondered for a moment and then said slowly, "Haitang, can the equipment renovation plan you mentioned earlier be combined with this cooperation? If we can introduce advanced foreign technology and combine it with our own renovations, we might be able to completely transform the factory."
Jiang Haitang's eyes lit up.
"Although our existing carding machines are old, their core frameworks are still usable. If we can introduce a new transmission system and control system, combined with Professor Gu Yundi's renovations, our production capacity will definitely increase by more than 50%!"
As she explained, everyone's mood gradually became more excited.
As Director Hu listened, he took out a pen and paper and quickly took notes, muttering, "Good idea, good idea! But we have to be cautious about this cooperation, especially with these people today..."
At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps suddenly came from outside the exhibition hall.
A few people looked up and saw Team Leader Wang running in with sweat all over his forehead. The collar of his Zhongshan suit was open and the reception team badge on his chest was crooked.
"Finally I found you!" Team leader Wang panted and took out a gold-embossed envelope from his pocket.
"Robert just sent a letter of apology through someone. He also said that their chairman takes this misunderstanding very seriously and hopes to discuss cooperation with your factory."
Jiang Haitang took the envelope and pulled out the letter inside. On the letter was a neatly written apology in Chinese and English, with a letter of intent for cooperation attached at the end.
She quickly glanced through it, her brows furrowed slightly. "The terms of cooperation seem generous, but the clauses regarding technology transfer are a bit vague. We need to consider them carefully."
Lu Liangchen snatched the letter, staring intently at the terms and conditions, and snorted coldly, "Sure enough, they have no good intentions! These so-called 'advanced technologies' are probably obsolete. Thinking of trading garbage for our market? Dream on!"
Team Leader Wang nodded in agreement. "Director Lu is right. However, after this incident, the organizing committee has also realized the problem. There will be a symposium tomorrow morning to discuss the protection of rights and interests in foreign cooperation. I would like to invite Comrade Jiang Haitang to speak as a representative."
Jiang Haitang was a little surprised and quickly declined: "How can I be qualified..."
"You are qualified!" Director Hu said firmly.
"Xiao Jiang, your performance not only safeguards the dignity of our country, but also teaches us old-fashioned people a lesson. Young people today should have this kind of courage to think and act!"
Han Zhiqiu clapped excitedly from the sidelines: "Haitang, you must go! Then speak in English and let them see."
English?
Director Hu looked at Jiang Haitang.
Did he hear it right?
Han Zhiqiu was talking about Jiang Haitang speaking in English?
"Haitang understands English." Lu Liangchen whispered.
"That's great, hahahaha, God really treats me well!"
Encouraged by everyone, Jiang Haitang finally nodded and said, "Then I'll give it a try, but I'll need more guidance from Director Hu and Team Leader Wang."
As dusk fell, the people from the textile factory returned to the guesthouse. They sat around the table and continued to discuss cooperation plans and speeches.
Outside the window, cargo ships on the Pearl River are still busy, and the whistles sound one after another, as if playing hymns for the hard workers of this city.
The people from the machinery factory also learned the news and took the initiative to come to the people from the textile factory to study the issue with them.
Director Zhu ran to the front desk of the guesthouse alone to make a phone call.
Comrade Jiang Haitang's excellence has been demonstrated sufficiently. He must report to the factory director as soon as possible and make sure to recruit Comrade Jiang Haitang to the machinery factory.
Mao Desheng, director of the machinery factory, expressed doubts after hearing Zhu Zhengzhong's telephone report.
When did such a powerful female comrade come to the textile factory?
How come he had never heard of it?
"Just stay calm. I'll arrange for someone to go to the textile factory tomorrow to inquire about Jiang Haitang's situation. No matter how urgent this matter is, we have to wait until the Canton Fair is over and you return."
Director Zhu thought about it and it made sense. Now that the people were not there, it was impossible to poach them.
The next morning, Jiang Haitang, wearing a neat Dacron shirt, walked into the meeting room of the Canton Fair Organizing Committee.
The conference room was already full of people, including business representatives from all over the country and government staff.
When she walked in, many people looked at her curiously.
Although the Canton Fair is bustling with people, if you attend it regularly, you will find that they are all familiar faces.
But Jiang Haitang is a stranger.
After the symposium began, Jiang Haitang was scheduled to speak third.
She took a deep breath, walked up to the podium, glanced at the audience, and began to speak: "Dear leaders, yesterday..."
She recounted the incident in detail, speaking in a neither humble nor arrogant tone.
When Leonard's insulting remarks were mentioned, angry murmurs were heard in the meeting hall; when she argued for her position, many people showed admiration.
"We are eager for development and cooperation, but all of this must be based on equality and respect."
Jiang Haitang's voice was firm and powerful.
"Like our factory, although our equipment is old, we have the technology, the talent, and the determination. We don't need charity, we need fair cooperation, a win-win situation that can truly promote the development of both parties!"
After her speech, there was silence for a moment, and then burst into warm applause.
A leader sitting in the front row stood up and led the applause: "Well said! This is the attitude Chinese companies should have! For a long time, for the sake of foreign exchange, we have put ourselves in a too humble position, encouraging the arrogance of foreign investors. From now on, we need to reconsider establishing new relationships."
After the symposium, many business representatives gathered around and expressed their desire to cooperate with Jiang Haitang's factory.
In addition, several experts from universities showed great interest in the equipment modification plan she proposed and invited her to discuss it further.
On behalf of the factory, Jiang Haitang sincerely invited several experts to visit Jincheng Textile Factory when convenient.
Just then, Robert hurried over, followed by several foreigners in suits and ties.
When he saw Jiang Haitang, he immediately stepped forward and bowed deeply.
"Ms. Jiang, I'm very sorry. Our boss couldn't come in person due to some urgent matters. He entrusted me to express his sincerest apologies to you. Leonard left for home this morning. Mr. Eisen will be fully responsible for the rest of the work."
Robert didn't expect that this matter would become so serious in the end. Leonard and the boss are relatives and have always been highly respected.
But this time, the situation almost reached the embassy, and the boss was very angry, so he changed the general at the last minute.
If nothing unexpected happens, Leonard will not be reused after he returns this time.
After all, many manufacturers look down on China, but no one says it as bluntly as Leonard, and no one says it as harshly.
Most importantly, the company has to clean up his mess.
A foreign businessman behind him stepped forward and said in broken Chinese, "Ms. Jiang, we admire your courage and wisdom. We are willing to offer our real technology and establish long-term cooperation with your factory."
Jiang Haitang smiled and shook hands with them, replying in English: "I hope our cooperation can bring development to both sides. I also hope that in future cooperation, everyone can uphold the principles of equality and respect."
That afternoon, Director Hu signed a preliminary letter of intent for cooperation with the other party.
Director Zhu watched the whole process, his eyes so red that they seemed to be bleeding.
What does it mean to participate in the Canton Fair and sell products in exchange for foreign currency?
They have been able to export goods in recent years and earn a lot of foreign exchange, but so what?
What Jiang Haitang got in return was technology!
Maybe, after this time, the textile factory will take off.
He regretted again, why didn't he poach people earlier?
Of course, Director Hu noticed Director Zhu's little expression, and he raised his eyebrows proudly.
Even if the other party does not provide the most advanced production technology, as long as it is better than their current technology, his requirements are not high.
In the afternoon, Jiang Haitang and others were busy in the exhibition area. Director Hu is now full of confidence. He feels that he can work for another 30 years.
"Haitang, it's great that you can speak English. Some foreign companies bring translators, but not all of them are reliable. We've lost orders before because of translation issues."
Director Hu was working with great enthusiasm and did not forget to arrange translation work for Jiang Haitang.
"Director Hu, the salary you give me does not include the salary for translation." Jiang Haitang said with a smile.
"Here, here, here. I'll give you a bonus when we get back this time. Not only Xiao Jiang will get a bonus, but everyone else will get a bonus as long as they work hard."
When Director Hu said this, he sounded quite wealthy.
When the others heard that they could get a bonus, they laughed happily.
At this time, another familiar person came.
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