Chapter 444 Have you forgotten what our foundation is?
After the office door was pushed open, Wang Qinshan only said half a sentence angrily before he began to sweat coldly.
Because the people who came in were the ones that Wang Qinshan usually had to put on a smile to receive, and they were also the people that Wang Qinshan least wanted to see.
"Old Wang, you have a bad temper!"
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Director Wang's heart skipped a beat, and beads of cold sweat crept up his forehead.
Looking at the other person's face, it was as cold as the frost in the coldest days of winter, and the words he said were even colder, which was completely different from his usual kind and generous image.
Something is going to happen today!
After the visitor came in, he didn't say anything. He sat down on the sofa and then questioned Wang Qinshan coldly.
"You promised me that the profit would exceed 50% in two months, 100% in three months, and the bank loan would be paid off in three years.
But it’s been less than three months and we can’t even pay salaries. Are you going to ask me to coordinate funds to help you pay salaries in Changbei next month?”
"How did you manage to turn a thriving and profitable company back to where it was two years ago in just three months?"
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"No, I haven't gone back. Leader, we are not unable to pay wages, but the factory has an important production task recently, so we have to tighten the workers' belt first to ensure the products are shipped."
Wang Qinshan stood in the office and explained to the other party in a low voice, but the other party obviously didn't have time to listen to his reasons.
"I helped you to bear the protests of Hong Kong investors, not because I asked you to tighten the belt on the workers. On the contrary, you said that you would definitely let the workers live a good life, greatly increase their wages and benefits, and prove that our own path is better than the other way."
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Director Wang listened to the other party's lecture in silence, his heart full of bitterness, frustration and unwillingness, but he did not feel ashamed.
Because he really believed that he could make Changbei Machinery Factory prosperous again by relying on himself.
The factory is still the same factory, the workers are still the same workers, and even the products produced are still sold to those garment and bedding factories in the mainland.
Why do we have to give half of the profits to outsiders and let them lead us by the nose?
In fact, if Li Ye was at the scene, he would understand Director Wang's feelings.
After all, it takes a process to cross the river by feeling the stones. Not to mention the era of constant disputes in the early 1980s, even in the 1990s, there were still many people like Director Wang.
They worship the glory of the past and are neither adaptable nor trustful of sudden changes and violent shocks.
I remember that in a certain year, there was a place called a certain village, which became a sacred symbol in the hearts of people like Director Wang.
Collective rationing was strictly implemented, and every villager had a small Western-style house. Tuition, medical expenses and various living expenses were all free. They entered a well-off society ahead of schedule.
There are not just one or two such villages emerging in the mainland.
One of Li Ye's elders once used this example to denounce various changes in private ownership, saying that it was exploitation. If we had continued on the original path, we would have lived in a small Western-style house and driven a car long ago.
but
He didn't know that there were more than 20,000 temporary workers in a certain village. They had no small Western-style buildings to live in, and no free things. The surplus value they created supported the small Western-style buildings and the free things.
This is actually the same as in some developed countries, where their high welfare also comes from the technological plunder of certain other regions and groups.
Director Wang still doesn't understand that the reason why Changbei Machinery Factory was able to turn losses into profits is not only because of the funds provided by Hong Kong capital, but also because, just like taking away the surplus value of temporary workers, it took away the mechanical technology, business philosophy and other "values that would be a waste if not taken" provided by Hong Kong capital.
Director Wang still believes that even without Hong Kong capital, he can still revive the factory as long as he has a bank loan.
"Our factory is different now than it was two years ago. Our warehouse is full of new products, and there are a lot of raw materials that can be exchanged for hard currency at any time. We just need a little working capital. Can you discuss this with the bank?"
"You still want to take out a loan? Haha, don't you know that Changbei owes the bank several loans? You haven't paid the interest this month, did you forget?"
When Hong Kong capital cooperated with Changbei Machinery Factory, there was an agreement on the previous bank debts. Only a part of it was assumed, and the rest was absorbed by Director Wang himself.
However, Changbei has been taking out loans for more than ten years, and it is definitely not easy to pay them back. Wang Qinshan has been working hard in the past two months, and it seems that there is a lot of funds, but suddenly he is unable to turn over the money. He can't even pay the interest. How can he expect to get another loan?
"Ring, ring, ring~"
The phone on the table suddenly rang, saving Wang Qinshan from extreme embarrassment.
Although the telephone receiver was in tatters because it was thrown by Wang Qinshan just now, it became a life-saving fig leaf at this moment.
Wang Qinshan hoped that the call could last for a long time, preferably until lunchtime, and then he would muster the courage to drink and vomit blood to seek a turnaround.
"Hello, where are you from? Who are you looking for?"
"We are from Pengcheng Zhongai Machinery Company. We are looking for Director Wang Qinshan."
"What do you want from me?"
"Hello, Director Wang. Our third batch of mechanical parts has arrived at Hong Kong. Please remit the payable amount to our designated account as agreed in the contract. We will ship the goods immediately after receiving the payment."
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Wang Qinshan felt as if someone was gagged with a smelly sock. He wanted to curse but couldn't. It was so disgusting.
Because he had reported to Pengcheng Zhongai Machinery Company many times in the past few days that an industrial sewing machine with better performance and lower price appeared on the market, causing his Changbei brand sewing machine to be unsalable.
However, Zhongai Machinery Company did not respond at all. Instead, it continued to fulfill the contract and purchase the remaining core components.
If there was no one else in the office, Wang Qinshan would definitely curse him to death, and would force the other party to feel ashamed with his high-spirited indignation.
But there are people sitting next to you! What are you scolding?
Could it be that we were originally promised that the sewing machines we are currently producing are the best in the mainland, but now an industrial sewing machine has been released that is both easy to use and cheap, so you guys are all liars?
Wouldn't that be telling the person next to me that the "major technological breakthrough" I presided over is that the sewing machines now piled up in the warehouse are all unsaleable and unsalable products?
So even though Wang Qinshan was extremely upset, he still suppressed his anger and said, "We don't want your goods for now. Others' goods are good and cheap. You don't have to beg me. Think about your problems carefully."
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There was a pause on the other side, as if someone whispered something, and then Naoto Nakamura's voice came over.
"Director Wang, we have already investigated the problem you raised. That Xinxing brand sewing machine is only slightly better than our current products in some aspects.
We have designed an improvement plan and produced trial samples, which will be put into production next month, greatly improving our technological advantages."
Director Wang was about to hang up the phone, but when he heard Naoto Nakamura's words, it was as if he had suddenly grabbed a life-saving straw.
"How much can your technological advantage be improved?"
"35%, and the price remains the same. However, Director Wang, we must be honest in doing business. The batch of products you ordered in advance must be completed on time before we can proceed with the next step of cooperation."
"And we can sign a bet agreement. If our new product is not as good as the Xinxing sewing machine, all transaction costs can be refunded."
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After hanging up the phone, Director Wang was stunned. He felt conflicted and uneasy, but more importantly, he was eager to win back all the cards.
"We need a mortgage loan. Our factory still has products and raw materials worth five million. Can you help coordinate with the bank? We only need to borrow three million."
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“Heh~”
"You want to borrow another three million? What are you going to do with three million?"
"It is used to complete the contract with Pengcheng Zhongai Machinery Factory. If we fail to complete it, we will be held accountable. In addition, we can also introduce more advanced technology. With advanced technology, making money is not a problem."
But the person on the sofa interrupted, "If you don't pay the workers, why aren't you afraid of the workers holding you accountable? If you're holding back on paying back the bank's money, why aren't you afraid of the bank holding you accountable?"
You can’t owe other people money, but you can owe your own people money? "
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Wang Qinshan did not owe a penny to Zhongai Machinery Company, because if he owed them the money, the company would not ship the goods, and if a lawsuit was filed, it would be difficult for him to handle it.
As for owing wages and banks, it’s not like we haven’t owed them before. What’s the big deal?
Director Wang swallowed his saliva and whispered, "Please believe our workers. They are the best workers. Our difficulties are only temporary and can be overcome. Once our factory gets the loan, we will do it as soon as possible."
"Well, you can't wait until then."
The person sitting on the sofa pointed outside and said, "First, the products and raw materials you mentioned are not yours. They are shared with the Hong Kong side. They may not agree with your decision."
"Second, do you still not know how serious the situation is? If you don't know, just stand in front of the window and look out."
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Director Wang was a little surprised and puzzled. What did you ask me to look at in front of the window when the factory was busy? To look at the empty playground covered with tarpaulins to store products?
But when Director Wang walked to the window in confusion, he was so shocked that he couldn't react for a long time.
I don't know when the playground outside the window was already filled with people.
The workers at the Changbei Machinery Factory have always had training in emergency assembly, and everyone will gather in an orderly manner after three whistles.
But this time, perhaps because Director Wang was so lost in thought that he didn't notice what was happening outside the window, they actually reached a level of silence and Director Wang didn't notice it.
"Wang Qinshan, do you remember what our foundation is? Our foundation is the support of the masses. Do you think the workers in Changbei still support you now?"
"Today, some workers complained to the higher authorities, saying that you embezzled all the factory's money under false pretenses. I believe that you, Wang Qinshan, are not that stupid. But what if the workers complained to the higher authorities tomorrow? What do you think will be the consequences?"
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Wang Qinshan was sweating profusely and his face was pale. He certainly understood what the result would be.
But he still struggled and said, "I can guarantee that I didn't make any mistakes. I didn't take any money. I can guarantee it with my future."
"Bang~"
The coffee table in front of the sofa was slammed loudly.
"Who are you making promises to? What's your future? How many more people do you want to implicate?"
Wang Qinshan closed his eyes in pain.
He knew that the pillar he relied on most had collapsed.
Over the years, those silent workers supported and believed in him countless times. However, in just over a year, those simple workers were completely brainwashed and lured by the unhealthy trends brought over by Hong Kong capital.
Ten seconds later, Wang Qinshan opened his eyes, revealing a tenacious look of enduring humiliation.
"I am willing to reconcile with the Hong Kong side and resolve the workers' misunderstanding as soon as possible. The bank interest will be repaid in three days at most."
"You still want to be the factory manager?"
The person on the sofa said disdainfully: "Why don't you go out and host a public election and see how many people still support you to be the factory director."
(End of this chapter)
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