"I know our city is a major coal producer, but that doesn't mean we don't need coal!"
"Shouldn't our city use its own coal? Since it's closer, the shipping cost must be cheaper!"
Du Bin still couldn't understand Xiao Fei's thoughts.
"Du Bin, you don't know this. I've done some research. We're a major coal producer in the country, but most of Yun City's coal is supplied nationwide, especially to cities in the south. So our local coal supply isn't particularly plentiful."
"There used to be many small coal mines that supplied local people, but as regulations became stricter, those small, privately-owned mines gradually disappeared. Now, formal state-owned enterprises are mining, and the vast majority of the coal they produce is supplied to other parts of the country. As a result, it's become difficult for us to get coal locally!"
Xiaofei carefully explained the problems of the coal industry to Du Bin.
"Dad, Uncle Ding, is this really the case?"
Du Bin turned around and asked Comrade Lao Du and Lao Ding.
"Of course. Otherwise, how do you think our railway development relies on? What are the trains running out of the locomotive depot every day for? Is it just to transport people?"
Hearing Xiao Fei's detailed investigation, Comrade Lao Du nodded with satisfaction. Only by personally investigating could he have the right to speak. Otherwise, Comrade Lao Du was also worried that these little guys would make irrational decisions. After all, money is not so easy to make, and it costs a lot to run a coal washing plant.
"It's actually like this. I thought we had no shortage of coal here!"
Du Bin was extremely surprised. He was a major coal producer, but his own people did not have enough coal. This was really confusing.
"Larger companies can certainly reach agreements with coal mines to guarantee their own coal usage, but many small and private companies, as well as individuals, don't have access to these channels, so there's still a significant coal shortage. Furthermore, heating our bungalows here relies on stoves and kangs, which adds up to a considerable income."
Xiao Fei talked about his plan. Compared with the coal consumption of larger units, Xiao Fei had no idea at all. He was targeting retail investors in the market, and this way he would not attract the covetousness of other cities.
"Dad, what do you think?"
Du Chen did not express his own thoughts, but asked Comrade Lao Du directly.
"Xiao Fei, your consideration is quite comprehensive, but I have two questions for you, Xiao Fei."
"Brother, you say!"
Xiao Fei asked Comrade Lao Du very respectfully. This was the boss of his boss's boss, so he had to be careful.
"Your ability is unquestionable. You don't have to worry about whether the coal washing plant can be opened, and I'm not worried about sales either. These days, there's no shortage of coal sales. But there are two things: how are you going to handle the black and white issues? That's the most important thing!"
Comrade Lao Du’s question goes straight to the core. In fact, any business that wants to grow bigger and stronger will face the issue of right and wrong, but the coal industry is particularly prominent.
"Brother, you know about the black side. We started out as small thugs. Although we weren't very successful back then, we knew a lot of big brothers. And in recent years, everyone's development has more or less intersected with these people. So I don't have to worry about this back then. Everyone has to give me some face. As for the white side, I can only cultivate relationships bit by bit."
“Relationships in this area are not easy to cultivate.”
It's not that Comrade Lao Du is questioning this, but in this regard, you really can't handle relationships well just by having money. After all, you don't even know which way the yamen gate opens.
"Well, brother, I know this too. It turns out that I have some connections with the water plant, but they're not particularly relevant. Do you have any good ideas?"
Xiao Fei asked Comrade Lao Du very tactfully.
"I don't have one, but the guy next to me does! Lao Ding, it's up to you!"
Comrade Lao Du poked Lao Ding with his finger, indicating that it was Lao Ding's turn to go on stage.
"I know quite a few people here, and I think I can handle some of the issues."
Lao Ding said this very calmly.
"Xiao Fei, how about this? Let Uncle Ding invest in the company, and ask Liu Yuying to come along. After all, Liu Yuying has been in this business for so many years, and she can help us. What do you think, Xiao Fei?"
Du Chen directly put all the problems on the table. Of course, he did this for many reasons.
Xiaofei was a little hesitant.
"Brother Chen, can I discuss this with Boss and Xiami? After all, Boss and Xiami are involved."
"Of course, you guys can chat freely!"
Du Chen nodded.
Seeing Du Chen nodded in agreement, Li Dewen, Xiami, Kiki and Xiaofei walked to the house next door to discuss it.
"Chenchen, don't you want to go over and listen?"
Comrade Lao Du smiled and teased Du Chen.
"What's there to listen to? You'll know everything soon."
"So what do you think?"
Old Ding asked Du Chen again, curiously. He had only come to join in the fun and had no intention of getting involved. Furthermore, given his relationship with Old Du, if anything really happened in the future, how could he not help? He hadn't figured out why Du Chen had dragged him into this.
"Uncle Ding, if you don't join us, it wouldn't be right for me to ask you for help. It's just like the 4S shop. If you weren't in charge, I'm not sure who would lend a hand!"
Du Chen complimented Lao Ding with a smile.
"That's right, you have good taste!"
Old Ding nodded in satisfaction. Although he was also in the railway system, he still had certain connections between the Railway Public Security Bureau and the Municipal Bureau. Moreover, he was also a leader, big and small, so he still had a say in this regard.
"That's why I wanted to get you involved!"
"What about Liu Yuying?"
"After all, Liu Yuying has been in this industry for so many years. He's very experienced and has good character. If we really encounter any problems, he can really help. He also knows all the connections and channels. That's why I wanted to bring him in."
"That's all? No other ideas?"
Comrade Lao Du looked at Du Chen with a smile on his face. Based on his understanding of his second son, Du Chen couldn't have thought it was so simple.
"It's just what you think!"
Du Chen smiled awkwardly, knowing that he couldn't hide it from his father.
"What are you thinking?"
Old Ding asked Comrade Old Du curiously, he still didn't understand what the two were talking about.
Comrade Lao Du whispered his guess in Lao Ding's ear.
"Du Bin, what do you think Chenchen thinks?"
Ding Miaomiao also asked Du Bin curiously. She also had some guesses and asked Du Bin just to verify her ideas.
"I think Chenchen is preparing to provide checks and balances."
Du Bin's answer was uncertain, but his tone was very certain.
"I think so too. After all, Chen Junfeng is an example!"
While Du Bin and Ding Miaomiao were chatting here, Lao Ding was already looking at Du Chen curiously on the other side. Obviously, Comrade Lao Du's answer made Lao Ding curious, but he wisely did not say anything. It would not be too late to talk about it when they returned to the glasses store.
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