If this problem is true, then the next things will be much more difficult.
"We did one thing wrong. We got the order of things wrong. We should have taken these four big factories first. Once we took these four, we wouldn't care about the others. As for whether we could take over the other companies, that wouldn't be a problem at all." Lu Jinshui said in a slightly heavy tone.
Lu Jinshui was right. If they had taken over these four major factories at the beginning, they would not have so many troubles now.
"Road engineer! What should we do next?" asked Tan Sheng.
Lu Jinshui thought for a moment and said, "Let's leave Factory 10 behind for now. Let's keep the ones we can secure first. We can split up and sign contracts with Factory 7 and Factory 14 first. If that doesn't work, we'll report to General Wan."
"Okay! Then let's take action."
Lu Jinshui took Yang Jianguo to Factory 14, and Tan Sheng and Zhou Liming to Factory 7.
It turned out that Qu Yunfeng, the director of Radio Factory No. 14, had some friendship with Lu Jinshui.
"Lao Lu! Our factory has stopped production now. I am the factory director in name only. I want to join your Huaguang, but I can't represent others!"
"Even if you can't represent others, you've been prestigious at Factory 14 for so many years, and your words still have a certain influence."
"Lao Lu! We've known each other for many years. To be honest, there's a foreign company that wants to acquire our factory, and the employees here are inclined to join a foreign company."
A large Ghanaian company has expressed its intention to cooperate with Factory 14.
"Old Qu! We know a little bit about this, but I just want to ask: Foreign capital is owned by capitalists. Can they guarantee that all 1,744 employees of Factory 14 will stay?"
Factory 14 had 1,744 employees, including 365 technicians. One-fifth of the workers were over 50 years old, and over 200 were over 45 years old.
Capitalists are not philanthropists. Wouldn’t they just glare at these 200-plus old workers and send them home?
This is not fake. Some joint ventures in Shanghai now operate in this way.
Qu Yunfeng frowned. He had considered this question before.
In 1988, Factory 14 had held joint venture negotiations with the American Bell Telephone Equipment Co., Ltd., but the deal fell through because they could not reach an agreement on employee screening.
Bei'er Company laid off all employees who were about to retire in a few years, leaving no one behind. This became the biggest disagreement between the two parties.
"Can you accept them all?"
"What did I tell you a few days ago? We will accept all the people from your company."
"Who knows if you accept them now and then find a reason to dismiss them in the future? Who will you turn to for justice?"
"A man should have credibility. If he doesn't keep his word, how can he still be called a man?"
Qu Yunfeng sighed, "Lao Lu! Haven't you noticed that people are becoming less and less reliable these days, and promises are worthless. Besides, can you really represent the people behind you?"
Qu Yunfeng meant to talk to the boss behind Lu Jinshui.
"How about I call Boss Huaguang over and you talk to him?"
Qu Yunfeng pretended to think for a moment and nodded: "It would be nice to get to know the boss behind you."
"Okay! I'll call right away and ask him to come over."
Lu Jinshui called Wan Feng on the spot.
Lu Jinshui at least managed to gain a chance, while Tan Sheng and Zhou Liming's group ran into a direct setback.
"Feilipu Company is now looking to cooperate with our Seventh Factory. Since there are foreign companies, we naturally won't consider domestic companies. This is because the technology and equipment of domestic companies are too backward and will not help our company's growth. So we decided to cooperate with Feilipu and will not consider other companies. You can go back now."
The director of Factory No. 7 blocked the door with just one sentence.
After Wan Feng received Lu Jinshui's call, he knew that there was trouble in Shanghai.
He hurriedly arranged his family affairs and flew to Shanghai the next day. That evening he met Lu Jinshui and others.
After listening to their report, Wan Feng did not show any disappointment.
With Component Factory No. 5 in hand, he doesn't have to worry about anything. He can do his best with other companies, and there's no big deal if they can't.
"So, there's no hope for Factories 7 and 10 now, but there's still room for recovery for Factory 14?"
"The director of Factory 14 and I have a good relationship. He's mainly worried about the acceptance of the old employees. He doesn't believe what I say."
"Let's make arrangements for tomorrow at noon. Finally, invite all the core members of Factory 14 over. Find a restaurant that's similar. I'll have a chat with them."
Wan Feng also heard what the director of Factory 7 said and laughed at himself.
Shanghai probably once had the experience of being a foreign concession, so it was unusually kind to foreigners.
When faced with competition from foreign companies, they really have no advantages, at least they cannot give the same impression as the other side.
The right to speak is still very important.
At noon the next day, Wan Feng met all the key personnel of the 14th Factory in a hotel with exquisite decoration not far from the 14th Factory.
These people include more than 20 representatives of the leadership, technicians and employees of Factory 14.
After the food and drinks were served, Wan Feng raised his glass and said, "Let me introduce myself. I'm the founder of Huaguang Technology. My last name is Wan, and my given name is Wan Feng. I'm very happy to meet you all today. Even if the deal doesn't work out, there's still friendship. No matter what we discuss later, and whether you can drink or not, let's drink this glass to celebrate our acquaintance today."
Everyone at the table raised their glasses, and with the sound of clinking glasses, the first glass of wine was drunk.
"Everyone, please feel free to eat!"
After three rounds of drinks, Wan Feng opened two packs of Dunhill and passed out cigarettes to everyone. When they were all gone, he said, "Now I've gotten to know everyone. Feel free to ask any questions you have. The more tricky, the better. I'm best at answering tricky questions."
As soon as Wan Feng finished speaking, people started asking questions, and then a barrage of random questions came pouring down.
These people come here to ask all kinds of questions, so of course they won't be idle.
These questions are varied, including what projects Huaguang is going to do in Shanghai, the company's strength, the various benefits for employees, and even issues such as marriage and childbirth.
Wan Feng was like a martial arts master, not panicking at all. He responded to each question in detail and without any mistakes.
This phase took about half an hour, and in the end no one asked any more questions.
Obviously, Wan Feng's answer satisfied the questioners.
"Director Qu! Everyone in your unit has raised almost all of their questions. Now it's your turn to summarize. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask."
Qu Yunfeng considered for a moment and said, "Then I'll say a few words."
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