The client is the boss; whatever they say goes.
Even when Xing Baohua used the pretext of withholding workers' wages and deposits to pressure them to pay for the project, these construction companies accepted it.
Who told them to pay on time! These days, construction projects are so difficult; you can't just not do them, there's constant delay in payments, and cash flow is tight. To get the project funds, we can only divert them to other struggling construction sites first.
Even though there are contracts in hand, the client may not follow them, but the construction company that takes on the job is required to carry them out according to the contract, which often leads to a series of reactions.
The client, seeing that the project is nearing completion, pays the contractor a percentage of the progress payment. That's hardly enough! Something is better than nothing.
Well, the contractor deducts most of the fee and gives a little to the subcontractors below.
The foreman didn't have enough money, and the subcontractors stopped paying him. They just said the client hadn't allocated funds, and told him to wait and see!
The subcontractor has no money and won't pay the workers.
Workers can leave if they don't get paid, but if they want their wages, they'll have to wait! Sometimes it can take years, and they still won't get them. But these are exceptions.
Better contractors will pay you in three installments: after the wheat harvest, after the autumn harvest, and at the end of the year. These are usually small teams that are paid on time.
Contractors who are truly short of money will generally drag things out until the end of the year.
Xing Baohua had seen many news reports like those in his previous life, focusing on isolated cases. Most of these reports involved people being driven to extremes by desperate circumstances.
Even a hero can be brought down by a penny; if you can't even survive, what else can you care about?
Later, the G family established a special task force to handle the debt collection. Finally, some of these regulations were formalized as part of the legal system and protected by law.
There weren't so many good things in the 1980s; it was the poor people who suffered.
No one can guarantee them anything, and Xing Baohua is also afraid that some unexpected situations might arise. If pushed to the limit, they might shout that the electronics factory owes the workers their hard-earned money.
He himself, a billionaire, has become a heartless and cruel person.
In any case, this guy should at least cherish his reputation.
We can't let these bastards pay the price for their bad deeds.
A new agreement needs to be signed with all the major companies. As long as the construction companies pay the workers' wages in full and there are no complaints or workers who are unable to get their money back, the money will still be refunded.
Xing Baohua has a proven track record. Besides, he's wealthy and always pays for projects without hesitation, never delaying payment.
Almost all the local construction companies rely on him for their livelihood. What if he gets angry and refuses to give them projects? Who would they complain to then?
The leaders of these construction companies have all the connections and influence; the next step is to build the High-Tech Zone—what a massive project! This billionaire is driving the development of the High-Tech Zone.
The heads of the various construction companies readily agreed, and after the agreement was signed, they dragged Xing Baohua to a bar.
It would be a dereliction of duty for them not to sit down and build a better relationship with Xing Baohua, since they had finally managed to meet him.
Once a boss reaches a certain level, their only job is to drink, eat, and build relationships.
Xing Baohua wanted to refuse, but how could he resist these old foxes? As for the workers outside who weren't getting paid...
These are minor issues and easy to handle. The town's construction company will provide some initial funding to cover the costs. This will allow the workers to go home and prepare for the autumn harvest, buy fertilizer, and pay for their tuition.
This money will also be deducted from the subcontractors who owe the workers their wages; anyway, there's always money tied up. They can't run away; it would be better if they did.
Construction sites never lack people.
After visiting this place, we immediately head to the next one.
While Xing Baohua was out drinking, he instructed his secretary to do something: compile the contents of today's meeting into a document and distribute it to every worker.
Considering that many workers were illiterate at this time and needed explanation, it was essential to ensure the message was effectively communicated. The secretary was instructed to organize a dozen or so people to inform the workers that the factory had established a special office for handling unpaid wages, and that any worker who had not received their pay could file a complaint with the office.
If the investigation by the office confirms the arrears, Party A shall be responsible for advancing the wages.
Xing Baohua's words immediately changed the faces of the CEOs present; some even twitched, as they hadn't expected Xing Baohua to be so ruthless.
If a company receives three complaints in a newly signed contract, it will be subject to a fine and dismissal.
Nobody took it seriously at first, thinking it was just a matter of saving face, but who knew Xing Baohua would take it so seriously.
That construction site doesn't owe any wages. Once this loophole is opened, things get out of control; complaints flood in like a torrent!
Now that this incident is over, Xing Baohua wants to address another security issue.
Many workers don't wear safety helmets, which is unacceptable! We must learn from future generations that safety helmets must be worn when entering the site, and safety ropes must be worn when working at heights.
There are also high-rise safety nets and such. Although it is common for a few people to die accidentally on construction sites, the compensation of tens of thousands of yuan is very common.
Every era has its own way of handling things. Will Xing Baohua's premature implementation of some unconventional regulations cause resentment?
Is Xing Baohua afraid that these construction teams will resent him?
If you want to make money from him, you have to follow his rules, no questions asked! Who told him to be rich and the boss?
The event was organized by the head of the construction company. He was a legitimate, officially employed cadre. They were all seasoned veterans, drinking, chatting, and building relationships.
Xing Baohua was just a grandson to these old guys.
Despite Xing Baohua's wealth, he doesn't usually drink Moutai, but on occasions like this, it's almost always Moutai. One bottle in front of each person.
Goodness, they're all drinking about two jin (1 kg) at a time. People from central Shandong aren't exactly known for their persuasive drinking skills; they wouldn't dare claim to be number one in the country, but they'd certainly claim to be number three.
Xing Baohua was basically unable to resist the onslaught of these seasoned veterans, who offered him drinks under various pretexts, and he felt embarrassed to refuse.
We've almost finished a bottle, and the dishes haven't all been served yet; we haven't even eaten a few bites.
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