As soon as the door opened, Section Chief Ma and three or four other staff members swaggered in.
"What are they doing here? Why didn't they notify us in advance?" Liu Hua looked at them and couldn't help but have a bad feeling in his heart.
"I'm not sure. We can only entertain you well first." Ye Li said and went to greet him.
"Section Chief Ma, what brought you here? Why didn't you notify us in advance so that we could organize workers to line up to welcome you?"
Seeing Ye Li warmly welcoming them, Section Chief Ma, who had originally had a stern face, finally smiled a little, but the smile was only on the surface and did not reach his eyes.
"You have been contracting the state-owned factory for more than a month. The secretary asked us to come and see if you have any difficulties so that we can help you solve them."
Chief Ma's words sounded very official, and it sounded like he was just following procedures.
"How dare we trouble the leaders? Thanks to you, the factory's revenue has been rising steadily since the contract was signed. We will strive to double the profit next year! Leaders, please come to the reception room quickly. I will report to you on our work progress in the past month while we drink tea." Liu Hua said, making a gesture of invitation and led several people to the factory's reception room.
"Ye Li, please go to the cafeteria and tell them to prepare some delicious dishes for the leaders at noon."
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"Um."
Ye Li went to the kitchen and asked Chef Cao to prepare six of his signature dishes. He also asked Chef Cao to send someone to prepare two bottles of white wine.
After everything was ready, Ye Li also went to the reception room. As soon as she entered the room, she heard Section Chief Ma praising her and Liu Hua for their good management of the factory.
As the saying goes, you are not afraid of being scolded by your leader, but you are afraid of being praised by your leader. The exaggerated praise made Ye Li and Liu Hua feel uncomfortable. There must be something wrong.
Sure enough, after praising others, Section Chief Ma began to talk about the purpose of his trip.
"Two factory directors, our city is planning to hold an exchange conference recently. We would like to invite several well-known scholars from other provinces to come and explain the future development direction to everyone." After Chief Ma finished speaking, he looked at Liu Hua and Ye Li.
Seeing that the two did not respond, he continued to hint: "However, if we invite well-known scholars here, there will be expenses. But the government cannot afford this expense. After all, it is my personal idea. But I also think that this matter will be very helpful to your newly transformed factories, right?"
Section Chief Ma made his words so clearly that he thought the two of them should understand what he meant.
"Section Chief Ma really cares about us. We also want to listen to the lecture and learn from it." After Liu Hua finished speaking, he looked at Ye Li.
Although Ye Li was reluctant in her heart, she knew that she could not reject Section Chief Ma and his people so bluntly. After all, the development of the factory still required building good relations with them.
"Yes, Chief Ma's idea is very good. But I don't know how much it will cost? Can we afford it?"
Hearing Ye Li's words, Section Chief Ma laughed and replied, "We can definitely afford it. The cost of food, lodging, tickets and hard work for several scholars is only 10,000 yuan. With such a big factory like yours, you can definitely afford it."
When Ye Li heard that it would cost 10,000 yuan, she frowned. She didn't expect the other party to ask for such a high price. You know, she only paid 60,000 yuan a year for the factory she contracted.
"Oh, what a pity! All the funds of the factory this month have been put into the construction of the factory building and the purchase of raw materials. Currently, there is only 2,000 yuan of working capital in the account. Chief Ma, how about you find a few more factories and we can share the expenses of several scholars together?"
Hearing what Ye Li said, Section Chief Ma, who was laughing just now, immediately turned grim-faced. It was obvious that he was not giving him face. He was unwilling to spend even 10,000 yuan, and wanted to fool him with 2,000 yuan. It was simply outrageous!
"Comrade Ye Li, you are wrong to think like that! You know, it is an honor to be responsible for the expenses of several scholars! Now several factory managers have approached me to ask for the opportunity to contribute money, but I rejected them all because I wanted to keep this opportunity for our weaving factory. You only contributed two thousand yuan, which is a slap in my face!" Section Chief Ma frowned, looking impatient.
"Yes, such a big factory can't even take out 10,000 yuan? So this is what you say about the good development? Then we have to go back and have a good talk with the secretary. What if you can't pay the contract fee next year?" Section Chief Ma's little follower was also sarcastic and threatening in his words.
Liu Hua glanced at Ye Li and thought that he might as well pay the money to avoid disaster. But seeing Ye Li's resolute look, Liu Hua didn't say much.
"Leaders, it's not that we don't want to spend money. Please look at the buildings under construction in the south, which require funds. And the warehouse is full of raw materials, which also require money to buy." Ye Li gestured to several people to look out the window, but they ignored him.
"Two factory directors, we understand what you mean. In that case, we will go back first." Section Chief Ma had a cold face and looked very angry.
"Let's go, Chief Ma. They don't value this opportunity. Let's go to the next one and ask."
After that, several people were ready to leave. Ye Li quickly stopped them and said, "Leaders, please stay. I have asked the kitchen to prepare a few special dishes. Please do me a favor."
"We're not here to eat! Let's go!"
Section Chief Ma looked down on the dishes cooked by the cafeteria chef. He glanced at the few followers behind him and walked out of the reception room first.
One of the little followers came close to Ye Li's ear and whispered, "Director Ye, since you are still young, let me remind you. If you want to run the factory well, you have to seize the opportunity, okay? Otherwise, you will regret it!"
After hearing this, Ye Li chuckled and said, "Thank you for the reminder, leader."
Seeing that Ye Li showed no sign of repentance, the little follower snorted and followed Chief Ma out of the reception room.
"Goodbye, leader!" Ye Li shouted to the few people, but did not go out to see them off.
Seeing this, Liu Hua hurriedly followed them out of the reception room and escorted them out of the factory.
Ye Li came out of the reception room and returned to the office. She frowned and looked out the window without saying a word.
"What are you thinking about? So serious." Liu Hua interrupted Ye Li's thoughts.
"I was wondering how they had the nerve to come here and ask for money! Do they think we are easy to control? What a bullshit academic exchange, it's simply a cover for them to enrich themselves!" Ye Li angrily slammed the table, causing the teacups on the table to clang loudly.
"This kind of thing happens all the time, you'll get used to it. But we've offended Section Chief Ma this time, so we have to be more careful in the future. We can't let them catch us. It would be terrible if they report us to the secretary." Liu Hua is well aware of the interests involved.
"Let them sue me. I'm upright and honest, so why should I be afraid of them?" Ye Li looked indifferent.
"We really have to be cautious. Pay more attention in the next few days. I think Chief Ma will have a backup plan." Liu Hua reminded.
"Okay, I understand." Although Ye Li was indignant, he also knew the fact that a higher-ranking official can crush people to death.
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