Chapter 408 He is a bit depressed
Li Zhongfa lit a cigarette and smoked it silently, not speaking for a long time.
Director Wang also followed Li Zhongfa in silence for a long time, staring at this pioneer of the older generation, hoping to get the answer he wanted.
Ever since he met Li Zhongfa, Wang Qinshan felt that he was a "natural comrade-in-arms" who came to him.
Both of them were born into a military family, and both shed their blood and youth for this land. Both of them also experienced the red era of hard work and honorable dedication.
Now they are both in charge of a company, and almost simultaneously introduced foreign investment, and are both troubled by the ideological impact of new foreign values.
No matter from which perspective you look at it, Li Zhongfa and he are comrades who share the same stance and can support each other.
But Wang Qinshan overlooked one point, that is, Li Zhongfa had a grandson named Li Ye.
Li Zhongfa slowly finished a cigarette, then slowly said: "To be honest, I have been thinking about similar questions for some time, but it was just a vague thought, so I put it aside for the time being."
"But after seeing the situation of Pengcheng Red Bull today, I knew I couldn't wait any longer and couldn't think about it any more."
When Wang Qinshan heard this, he immediately became energetic. He took out a cigarette and handed it to Li Zhongfa, ready to have a good chat with him.
"Brother Li, I know you have seen it too. We must unite and fight against Hong Kong together."
"No~"
Li Zhongfa blocked the cigarette that Director Wang handed over, shook his head, and said seriously: "What I mean is, if we don't learn from them, I'm afraid we won't even have time to think. It will be too late."
“.”
Director Wang was stunned.
He couldn't understand it. Li Zhongfa was obviously more than ten years older than him. He had obviously experienced that tragic war and was a staunch supporter of the founding of the New Flower Movement. Why was he so cowardly now when facing the invasion of overseas ideas?
Director Wang stared at Li Zhongfa for five or six seconds, then suddenly threw the cigarette in his hand to the ground and said angrily, "Old Li, how could you be blinded by a few dollars?
What have we relied on for so many years of hard work? It is the belief in unity. But once we learn their way, we will use money to talk about everything.
It’s fine when you have money, but what do you do when you don’t have money? "
Director Wang was obviously furious. He stood up and walked back and forth, saying as he walked: "Do you know how our factory managed to survive these two years when we had no money?"
"We got through it by relying on our unity and dedication."
Director Wang suddenly stopped and waved his hand vigorously, saying, "Our efficiency is not good, so we all work together to promote the spirit of saving and carry out conservation activities. Not only did we not waste a single cent, but we also came up with many good ways to save materials.
We had a cash flow problem, so I went to ask for funds, and the workers at home collectively voted to delay the payment of wages to ensure normal production."
"Our production plan was cut, but none of the workers slacked off. Even when there were no production tasks, they all stayed at their posts and maintained the equipment as good as new, laying the foundation for our subsequent revival."
“.”
Director Wang talked about many things about Changbei Machinery Company in one breath, and finally pointed in the direction of Pengcheng Red Bull and asked: "Old Li, tell me honestly, do they have such a spirit?
Can they survive such a hard time like us? They can't, they can only go bankrupt, do you understand? "
Li Zhongfa sat quietly and listened to Director Wang's words, then he said softly, "They have no choice."
"What?"
Director Wang was stunned, obviously not understanding what Li Zhongfa meant.
"I said our workers are willing to live a hard life because they have no other choice."
Li Zhongfa said in a heavy tone: "I admit that our fine traditions cannot be lost, and I also admit that some spirits must be passed on.
It was with this spirit and this energy that we were able to build a great country in the past few decades. But I want to ask you a question."
Li Zhongfa pointed in the direction of Pengcheng Red Bull and said, "If we were to compete with a factory like Pengcheng Red Bull, would you be able to beat them?"
"Let's not talk about the salary. Look at what other workers eat in the cafeteria. Then think about what our workers eat. Don't you feel embarrassed?"
"Our workers are willing to work hard, but other workers are not? People are all made of flesh and blood. If this continues, who can win?"
“.”
Director Wang was speechless for a moment, but after reacting, he said more passionately: "We will not fight with them, we will unite to change them.
I came to Pengcheng this time to talk to the mainland head of Pengcheng Red Bull. We have let foreign investors make money, but we must not let them lead the way astray. We must have the final say on our own territory. "
“.”
Li Zhongfa was not very surprised after hearing what Director Wang said.
The two of them often discussed some ideas these days, and Li Zhongfa could understand Wang Qinshan's thoughts to some extent. After all, the conflict between Changbei and Hong Kong had existed for a long time.
It's not impossible for us to unite and negotiate with Hong Kong. Only through mutual communication can we make progress together, right?
However, the situation at Pengcheng Red Bull was beyond their expectations, and gave rise to completely different ideas in their minds.
Li Zhongfa thought for a moment and said, "The atmosphere must not be bad, but workers are not soldiers, so we can't ask too much of them, and there's no need to do that."
"Old Li"
Seeing that Director Wang was about to speak again, Li Zhongfa said, "Your question is also very good, but we still need to think about it and verify it.
But don’t worry, we are definitely different from the Western ideology, and the higher-ups won’t let us be captured by any evil trends. In addition,
Li Zhongfa paused and said, "In addition, I once heard someone say that as an entrepreneur, we must preserve some valuable traditional spirit and let the workers live a good life.
We should make workers identify with our spirit of hard work and make them as wealthy as workers in developed countries. This is what we should do. "
Seeing that Director Wang was stunned, Li Zhongfa softened his tone and said earnestly: "As the head of a factory, we must first consider our workers, right?
Now that we are open, look at the Pengcheng Red Bull factory. It is just a joint venture. What if overseas companies come in in the future? Can we help the workers earn a living? Can we help them become wealthy? "
"We all work in enterprises and employ workers from the mainland. Are we worse than others? Do people coming from overseas have three noses and six eyes? We have to fight them hard with our own abilities!"
“.”
Director Wang was confused, and was completely confused by Li Zhongfa's persuasion.
[Shouldn't he be convinced by me? Why did he end up leaving me speechless? ]
Facts have proved that someone like Li Zhongfa, who can not only survive the hail of bullets but also become the top leader in the unit, is most likely not a weakling.
What did Director Wang want to talk to him about dedication and sacrifice?
Li Zhongfa nearly died and became a martyr countless times. Doesn't he understand better than you what the wind is blowing and what to do?
Now the superiors want efficiency and tax revenue, and the subordinates want to be well fed and well clothed. As a factory director, without violating principles, you must first be able to make money, right?
You can't ask your boss for money all day long. If you ask for money every other day, even the best boss will get annoyed.
This is just like the national hero Yue Wumu. According to folk legend, he was a military commander who could defeat a thousand men with one horse and was the bravest among the three armies.
But according to official historical records, his ability to make money was higher than his martial arts ability. Yue Family Army had its own business and could give bonuses to a group of arrogant and brave soldiers.
"Brother Li, I'll go get a bottle of wine. We need to have a good talk tonight. I think there's something wrong with you."
Director Wang thought about it over and over again but still couldn't come to a conclusion, so he decided to have a tough battle with Li Zhongfa first.
If our own people do not have unified thoughts, how can we fight for more rights and interests with the Hong Kong side?
But unfortunately, at this critical moment, a phone call came in looking for Li Zhongfa.
"Your mother called me over? She didn't say anything?"
"It's nothing serious, I just want you to come for dinner."
"Oh~"
Director Wang looked through the window at Li Zhongfa hurrying out and couldn't help feeling a little puzzled.
"Where is this Lao Li doing? Why is he so secretive?"
. . . . . . .
Li Ye drove an inconspicuous passenger and cargo vehicle and waited for almost an hour at where Li Zhongfa was staying before he saw Li Zhongfa coming over.
Li Ye first let Li Zhongfa get in the car, then asked, "Grandpa, what are you doing? What's taking you so long?"
Li Zhongfa said: "I was caught by Wang Qinshan and talked to him for a long time. He is a little confused now. He keeps talking to me in the same old way. He is stubborn and won't change his mind."
"Can't figure it out?" Li Ye laughed as he drove. "What can't he figure out? Why are the workers getting paid more than him?"
“.”
Li Zhongfa looked at Li Ye in surprise. He never expected that his grandson could hit the nail on the head.
Li Ye said calmly: "Don't look at my grandfather like that. Salary distribution is one of the main conflicts between managers and front-line workers. It's not surprising that he can't figure it out.
Next time he can't figure it out, tell him that rising tides lift all boats, and the general manager of Pengcheng Red Bull earns six figures a year, and there's no upper limit."
Li Zhong was stunned for a moment, then asked Li Ye: "Does your mother earn a six-figure salary every year?"
Li Ye also smiled and said, "What's so strange about this? But Grandpa, you have to understand that the premise for getting a high salary is that he can create a scale and benefits like Pengcheng Red Bull.
If he makes the factory lose money year after year, will he be embarrassed to take the money? "
“.”
Li Zhongfa didn't say a word for the rest of the time.
After arriving at Fu Guiru's residence, Li Ye said, "My mother is a little afraid of you, so when you meet her later, try to talk less about family affection and discuss more about the characteristics and style of overseas companies, so as to learn from each other's strengths and make up for each other's weaknesses."
Li Zhongfa nodded, and then suddenly said: "Your mother is a little afraid of me, and I am afraid of her too. When your father left to join the army, it was your mother who gave him a big red flower, and then the two of them kept in touch through letters and fell in love freely.
So when the overseas letter was reported, I scolded your father for not being able to do things properly and only cared about your mother's beauty.
As a result, those few complaints somehow found their way to your mother's ears, and within a few days she filed for divorce from your father.
To be honest, I came to Pengcheng this time because I felt that since your mother is still alive, I, as a father, cannot always pretend to be ignorant.
Some things can't be explained clearly even if you siblings pass on the message. It would be safest if I could discuss it with her face to face, but I'm also afraid when the time comes.
If your mother hadn't called me today to ask me to come, I wouldn't know how to ask for help. After all, I am responsible for what happened back then."
Li Ye looked at Li Zhongfa in surprise and asked, "Grandpa, there is such a story here?"
Li Zhongfa sighed and said, "This is not a story, it's a sin!"
“.”
"Duoduoduo~"
Li Ye led Li Zhongfa to knock on Fu Guiru's door.
There was a flurry of footsteps inside, and then they stopped at the door.
After several seconds, the door slowly opened.
Fu Guiru stood inside the door and looked at Li Zhongfa, while Li Zhongfa also looked at Fu Guiru from outside the door.
Both of them opened their mouths to speak, but when they saw the other open his mouth, neither of them said anything, waiting for the other to speak. Then they were like two mutes, which was very awkward.
Li Ye wanted to push his grandfather in, but he felt that he should not intervene at this time.
After a long time, Fu Guiru sniffed and called out indistinctly: "Dad~"
“.”
"Hey~"
Just the words "Dad" and "Hey" were enough to make the eyes of these two people with extremely tough tempers red and they both shed tears.
(End of this chapter)
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