Chapter 179 Find More Problems in Yourself
This man was, his rough big hands stroking the shiny enamel pot, and his Adam's apple moved up and down.
"Director Lu, I'm thinking that our newly established wool sweater workshop has top-notch equipment. This will be beneficial for us to increase our export volume. But—"
Lao Zhou's voice paused, and everyone in the conference room pricked up their ears unconsciously.
Lu Liangchen frowned slightly. Based on his understanding of Lao Zhou, he knew that the sudden change of subject must have a key point.
But he did not interrupt. Instead, he leaned forward slightly and gestured to Lao Zhou to continue with an encouraging look.
Old Zhou took a deep breath and continued, "Ultimately, our textile factory should focus on fabric weaving technology. However, the looms in our workshop are all old. Not only are the spindle speeds inadequate, but the yarn breakage rate is also alarmingly high. If we can learn from our fellow Hong Kong and Macao compatriots at this Canton Fair, perhaps we can find a way to improve things."
His words were full of worry about the current situation of the factory and his desire for the factory's textile machinery.
It's no wonder he's anxious. The factory has recently upgraded many aspects of machinery, but the machinery in their spinning workshop has not been improved. How can this be allowed? If this continues, won't they fall behind?
As soon as he finished speaking, coughs were heard one after another in the conference room, as if it was everyone's silent response to Lao Zhou's proposal.
Section Chief Wang of the Sales Department slammed the enamel pot heavily on the table with a "bang" and spoke arrogantly.
"Old Zhou, we have a planned economy now, and the equipment is allocated by the higher-ups. It's easy for you to say that! We haven't even met the grey cloth quota yet, so what's the point of talking about improvements?" Section Chief Wang shouted in a disdainful voice.
Several old comrades also echoed in agreement, and some even took out their pipes and started smoking.
Soon, the pungent smell of smoke filled the entire conference room, and the bright red slogan "Industry Learns from Daqing" on the wall was gradually blurred by the smoke.
Just as Lu Liangchen was about to speak up to resolve the chaotic situation, Director Li from the Quality Inspection Department suddenly stood up.
This middle-aged man who always carries the "Selected Works" in his arms now has a firm look in his eyes and speaks in a sonorous and powerful tone.
"We had two batches of fabrics exported from our factory rejected because they didn't meet color fastness standards. Everyone knows how much this impacted our reputation. However, we've made improvements to color fastness this year, and I'm confident we'll achieve good results at this year's Canton Fair."
"But we should also be aware that our current machinery and technology are relatively backward. I wonder if we can achieve the goal of improving our machinery by exchanging technology at the Canton Fair?"
"Nonsense!" Section Chief Wang stood up suddenly, and the chair made a harsh sound as it rubbed against the ground. Lu Liangchen couldn't help but frown.
"Li Changyu, have you become stupid from studying? Core technologies are state secrets, how can they be freely shared? You even want to trade our advanced technology for someone else's? What are your intentions?"
Section Chief Wang's face flushed red, and his finger almost poked Director Li's nose.
Director Li felt very aggrieved. He just thought that the proposal was feasible and wanted to contribute to the factory. But now he was being questioned like this, so naturally he argued with reason.
"That's not my intention. I just think it would be great if we could share what we have with our fellow manufacturers and achieve a win-win situation."
"I'm not saying anything bad about you, Comrade Li Changyu, but you should be down-to-earth and stop daydreaming about unrealistic things..."
"Director Wang!" Lu Liangchen slammed the table and said seriously, "Don't just look at other people's problems, but also look at your own faults."
His voice was deep and powerful, with unquestionable authority.
When Director Wang heard this, he immediately became unhappy and stiffened his neck.
"Director Lu, what you said is not pleasant to hear. Why do I only see other people's problems and not my own? I work in the factory in an orderly manner and do my work down to earth. How could I have done something wrong?"
"What a good thing about going to work in an orderly manner and working diligently. Are you saying you arrive at the factory at 8:30 every morning, drink tea and read the newspaper all morning, go home to eat and sleep, and then return to the office in the afternoon to gamble with others?"
Lu Liangchen stared at Director Wang with sharp eyes.
He had long disliked Director Wang. As the head of the sales department, his work attitude was extremely lazy.
If it weren't for the planned economy, the sales department would be able to ship goods normally without any tasks. With his work style, the fabrics in the factory would probably pile up into mountains.
"Director Lu, you can't wrongly accuse me..."
Director Wang was still making excuses, but his eyes began to avoid and his voice became smaller and smaller, and he was obviously lacking in confidence.
"Whether I have wronged you or not, you know it clearly, and so do everyone else! Don't treat people like fools!"
"There's only one month left until the Canton Fair, and we don't even have a learning attitude. How can we complete our national mission? How can we earn foreign exchange at the Canton Fair?"
"The leader said, 'Humility makes people progress, pride makes people fall behind.' As the head of the sales department, do you have a sales plan for this Canton Fair?"
Lu Liangchen spoke in a stern tone, and every word he said was like a hammer, striking everyone's heart.
Director Wang, however, remained nonchalant and said nonchalantly, "What plan do we need? When the time comes, we'll just put it out there and someone will come and talk to us. Why bother..."
"Shut up!" Lu Liangchen could no longer bear it and roared, shocking everyone in the conference room so much that they couldn't help but tremble. The entire conference room fell into dead silence in an instant.
Director Wang's face flushed red, but he was still dissatisfied in his heart. However, he knew the situation well, so he was dealt with by Lu Liangchen. He didn't dare to speak and could only hold back his dissatisfaction.
Secretary Tan spoke at this time. He glanced at everyone, his eyes full of disappointment and expectation.
"Today's meeting is about hoping that everyone can offer effective opinions and suggestions, rather than immediately rejecting whatever others say and having no plan for their own work!"
Although he didn't mention anyone by name, everyone knew that he was speaking mainly to Director Wang. Several people even secretly glanced at Director Wang, who looked uncomfortable.
They all knew about Director Wang's casual attitude and had been feeling uncomfortable about it for a long time. Today, when they saw him being disciplined by the factory director, the others were very happy.
Accountant Zhang from the Finance Department pushed his glasses, which were covered with tape, and spoke cautiously, "Director Lu, leaders, if we can apply for special funds for technical transformation, we may be able to replace some key components..."
His voice was not loud, but it was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing a thousand waves.
"I remember that we cooperated with the Shanghai No. 3 Textile Factory at the Canton Fair in 1958. Their printing technology is very popular in Southeast Asia. If we can resume contact..." Director Chen of the Marketing Department hurriedly opened the kraft paper notebook and continued.
Lu Liangchen watched as the atmosphere grew increasingly lively, and he felt very satisfied. When he encountered constructive opinions, he would ask for specific details and discuss them in depth with everyone; for less appropriate suggestions, he would also patiently guide and give reasonable advice.
The atmosphere of the meeting was getting better and better, and it felt like things were getting better and better.
"This is the plan for the Canton Fair that I compiled last night based on Comrade Jiang Haitang's ideas. Secretary Tan, please take a look." Lu Liangchen handed a few sheets of paper to Secretary Tan and said in a low voice.
Secretary Tan took the plan with a look of suspicion on his face and looked at it carefully.
As he looked, his eyes became brighter and brighter, and the smile on his face became more and more intense.
This plan is well-considered, practical, and more in line with current reality than some of the suggestions put forward at the meeting.
"That's right, Director Lu. Let's prepare accordingly. I never expected that Comrade Jiang Haitang is not only an expert in technology, but also excels in all aspects."
Secretary Tan couldn't help but admire, but there was also a hint of regret in his tone.
This girl is too young. It’s hard to say how much she will grow up to be in the future.
Others craned their necks curiously, but could only catch fragments of information.
Only Lao Cheng, the union chairman next to Secretary Tan, came closer to take a closer look.
He had only been in office for a week and didn't know much about the situation at the textile factory, but just looking at this plan, he had to admit that it was indeed good.
The clock on the wall was ticking and before I knew it, it was twelve o'clock.
Lu Liangchen looked at the meeting minutes filled with dense handwriting, his eyes full of satisfaction, and circled the words "technological innovation" and "horizontal integration" heavily.
Lu Liangchen stood up and scanned the crowd with sharp eyes.
"Clearly define the division of labor before the meeting. The Technical Department will compile a list of equipment improvements within three days, and the Marketing Department will be responsible for contacting previous partners. Remember, the Canton Fair is a window for the country to showcase its industrial achievements. Even if we have to tackle a tough challenge, we must make a name for ourselves!"
After the meeting, several cadres were still discussing heatedly as they walked to the cafeteria.
"Maybe we can really break a new path."
"I heard that the sock machines at the machinery factory are about to be completed. I wonder if they can give our factory more when that happens."
"That's for sure. You can't deny it to us if you don't give it to anyone else!"
"That's not necessarily true. Our relationship with the machinery factory wasn't very good before."
"Haven't you heard? Even the production drawings for the sock machine were provided by our factory worker Jiang."
Someone immediately expressed doubt: "Isn't Engineer Jiang betraying her own company? How could she give her drawings to the machinery factory? They belong to the textile factory."
The person next to him rolled his eyes at him and said unhappily, "Give it to us, can we produce it ourselves? Rely on a few of us to knead mud with our hands? Give it to the machinery factory, and we can use the machines. Wouldn't that be better?"
The man who questioned it rubbed his head and smiled innocently: "I was confused. I just felt that our factory's products should not be given away to others for free."
"What do you mean by giving others a discount? This is a win-win situation, understand? Look, our wool sweater machines are made in the machinery factory, aren't they? Our wool sweaters are selling very well right now."
"I heard that Engineer Jiang is not only an engineer at our factory, but also an engineer at the machinery factory, and he also gets a salary there."
"Is it true?" Several people immediately came closer and asked.
Mr. Jiang’s salary at the textile factory is already very high. If he were still working at the textile factory, he would earn much more per month, right?
"It must be true. My second uncle's niece's sister-in-law's cousin's husband works in the machinery factory."
Several people were chatting animatedly and didn't notice that there was a sneaky figure eavesdropping with his ears perked up not far away.
This person was none other than Li Qiulan.
She was arranged by Wu Xiuyun to contact Jiang Haitang and find ways to coax Jiang Haitang.
But this morning, I looked around but couldn't find any trace of Jiang Haitang. I was about to go home in a bad mood, but I didn't expect to hear such a big secret.
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