Chapter 1078: Dust of the Times
For a short while, the only sound was Director Wu nodding his head in response of "yes".
No more protests or complaints were heard.
All the factory workers became surprisingly obedient.
Lu Miao glanced over.
Those faces, some dark, some thin, and some sallow, were all looking at her.
For a moment, Lu Miao was filled with emotion.
A large part of the reason these people are making trouble is not because they are really rebellious or bad.
It is just the dust of some misunderstandings in a specific historical context.
There are countless dust particles like this in every era and every world.
Looking at it from another perspective, these people are pitiful and even sad.
But it doesn't make people feel scary.
Because the ones who truly have the dominant influence are the higher-level entities behind these groups.
Director Wu frowned and took a deep look at these faces. He then made a "please" gesture. Lu Miao then withdrew his gaze and went back to the office to talk with Director Wu.
Unlike his previous evasion and prevarication, Director Wu's attitude this time was earnest.
It is true that factory workers’ unrest has always been a problem, but it is also true that factory goods are difficult to sell.
Director Wu also noticed it now.
The little girl in front of me does have some skills.
If they had given them a few more compliments, their cotton mill might actually have been saved!
Thinking of this, Director Wu said:
"Director Lu, I've seen your leadership, and it's truly worthy of recognition! I just don't know what we should do now, uh, next?"
Lu Miao didn't know what he was thinking.
But this time, with the intention of resolving the issue, Lu Miao raised a few points:
"I just checked the warehouse and saw a few types of backlogged materials that looked OK. I've also spoken to the people at the Xisan Garment Factory, and they're willing to buy materials from you later, but for the time being, we need to discuss the price first."
Director Wu was stunned for a moment, then immediately expressed his opinion:
"Please rest assured, Director Lu, if the garment factory is willing to use the materials from us, we will strictly control the supply price and will not charge a single cent more!"
Lu Miao raised his eyebrows and looked straight at Director Wu.
Director Wu was feeling uneasy, wondering if he had said anything wrong.
Seeing that he really didn't seem to understand what she meant, Lu Miao directly said:
"Right now, the garment factories are in no better shape than the cotton mills. I hope everyone can unite at this critical juncture and fight a great turnaround. As for the price the garment factories pay for the fabrics here..."
Lu Miao smiled faintly, and suddenly said with a firm tone:
"I'm afraid the market supply price won't do. I want your cost price."
“This, this isn’t…”
Before Director Wu could say anything to refuse, Lu Miao interrupted him and continued:
"Director Wu, don't worry. This supply price is only for now. We'll adjust the price based on the market price later."
Just like before, Lu Miao fought for more benefits for the cotton mill at the garment factory.
Now, Lu Miao is also fighting for the garment factory.
But Director Wu and Wang Yuehua are obviously different.
When Director Wu heard that Lu Miao wanted to buy the goods at cost price, even though she had explained it clearly, it was just like this for a while, and Director Wu still shook his head like a rattle:
"Director Lu, please don't embarrass me. This is simply not going to work! You've never been the director of a state-owned factory, so you don't understand the difficulties we face. The government has operating quotas every quarter!"
Lu Miao looked at him seriously:
"so?"
Director Wu slapped his thigh and said anxiously:
"If I can't finish it, how can I run this factory?"
"So how is your factory doing now?"
“…”
How's the factory going?
Lu Miao asked Director Wu questions so directly that he was speechless.
The office was quiet for a moment, and soon Director Wu's voice, with a wry smile and pleading, was heard again:
"Director Lu, I know I'm not very good at being a factory director! But this is really not okay! How about this, do you think it's okay? If the garment factory is willing to use the material from me, I can send them as much material as they need, so they don't have to come here to get it, okay?"
Lu Miao stared at Director Wu for a while.
Director Wu felt uneasy under her gaze and was about to say something when Lu Miao suddenly nodded again:
"OK."
Lu Miao stood up and handed a few file bags to Yu Hong. As they walked out, he said:
"That's all for today. Wait for my news in the next two days."
"Well, then you're busy. Take care. I'll be waiting for your call these days, Director Lu!"
Director Wu breathed a sigh of relief and sent Lu Miao out with a series of "Ah".
Director Wu thought he had withstood the pressure and handled the matter, but he didn't know that Lu Miao had kicked him out in his heart.
For state-owned factories, the state has production and operation targets every period.
But special cases require special treatment, especially since rules are dead but people are alive.
Facing the same desperate situation, how come other garment factories can respond differently according to the situation?
This Director Wu is really...
He is not good at handling things and has poor adaptability.
The cotton mill has already made such a big hole.
Now that others are trying to find ways for him to fill the hole, not only does he not actively cooperate, he also acts as if others are trying to cheat him or take advantage of him.
He refuses to make any concessions. What's wrong? Does he only think it's appropriate if others pay him to advertise for him?
Originally, the garment factory agreed to use the material from the cotton mill, and it was Lu Miao who fought for it.
Director Wu didn't even think about it.
With the same supply price, they already have their own regular cooperating factories. If he doesn't show some sincerity, why would others choose him?
Lu Miao was filled with anger, and after getting in the car, he said directly:
"To the garment factory."
In the garment factory, Wang Yuehua was communicating with the pattern maker, and someone said that Director Lu from the Ministry of Finance had arrived.
Wang Yuehua quickly closed the manuscript and handed it to the plate maker to take a look at first, while she herself had to rush to the office.
When I arrived at the office, I saw Lu Miao sitting beside the small coffee table, pouring himself some tea as if he was familiar with the place.
Yu Hong saw Wang Yuehua and was afraid that Wang Yuehua would think that they were too familiar with her, so she hurriedly explained:
"Senior has been busy at the cotton mill all morning and hasn't had a glass of water. He must be really thirsty."
Wang Yuehua was surprised:
"No one's going to pour me a drink?"
Isn’t it?
Lu Miao shook his head helplessly, thinking: Why else would they say that Director Wu is not good at handling things?
Despite this, Lu Miao did not say much about this matter, but only emphasized:
"I've looked at the warehouse over there, and there are several very good materials. I'll tell you what I'm referring to. You can pick any two to show your appreciation. For the rest, if you want to get them from the regular manufacturers, you can get them from the regular manufacturers."
Lu Miao has been going in and out of the garment factory frequently recently, and Wang Yuehua has become familiar with her.
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