Chapter 576 Someone is coming
When Chen Qing arrived at the office, he found Wei Jianping already there greeting the two leaders. He had a fawning smile and was full of compliments, as if he was afraid that others wouldn't notice his flattery.
The two leaders in Zhongshan suits were members of a special team sent to investigate whether there were any corruption, waste or other bad practices in some places.
Chen Qingxing was sitting upright, so naturally he had nothing to fear. He greeted them openly, "Team Leader Zhou, Comrade Li, hello. I'm Chen Qing, the director of the Shengxia Sportswear Factory."
Team leader Zhou Min'an is a man in his fifties. He wears a dark-colored Mao suit that has been washed out and buttoned up meticulously. There is no expression on his face, but his eyes are so sharp that they seem to penetrate people's hearts.
He also introduced himself to Chen Qing: "Hello, Comrade Chen Qing, I am the leader of the investigation team, Zhou Min'an."
The slightly younger man sitting next to him, about thirty-five or thirty-six years old, wearing glasses, holding a notebook and a briefcase, said calmly, "Hello, Director Chen, I'm Li Heping."
Both sides greeted each other, and Chen Qing immediately asked Wu Changjiang to call the leaders of the garment factory to the conference room to hold a factory-wide meeting.
Chen Qing looked at the two of them and felt that they were both very hardworking.
Because Shengxia Garment Factory needed to receive a large sum of money at the beginning of the new year, they actually rushed to Guangdong Province on New Year's Eve and started the investigation as soon as the factory started.
When everyone had almost arrived at the conference room, Wei Jianping naturally led the two of them to sit at the main table.
This action is necessary and uncontroversial.
Chen Qing glanced at him indifferently, said nothing, and sat down in the lower seat on the left.
Everyone also sat back one by one. Fortunately, the garment factory had a small leadership team, otherwise some leaders would have to stand.
Everyone in the conference room was on edge.
Zhou Min'an got straight to the point, his voice low but powerful: "Comrade Chen Qing, we're here mainly to understand some specific conditions at your factory based on public feedback. First, which level of light industry department is your factory's production plan based on?"
Chen Qing placed his hands naturally on the conference table and replied, "Team Leader Zhou, our factory is collectively owned. It was originally established to fulfill export orders from the Canton Fair. Our production plan is mainly based on the contracts signed between our foreign friends and foreign trade companies."
"In other words, it's not incorporated into a unified national or local plan?"
Zhou Min'an asked, tapping the tip of his pen on the paper, making a slight clicking sound.
Chen Qing nodded. "Yes. But all our products are for export, earning foreign exchange for the country. The raw materials are also purchased with foreign exchange, which is not part of the national plan. We don't squeeze out the resources within the national plan."
"Foreign exchange!" Zhou Min'an seized on the word. "That's the second question we need to understand. Has all the foreign exchange earned from exports been turned in in full and on time? What was the remaining foreign exchange used for? Are there detailed accounts? Has it been used to purchase unauthorized equipment or samples?"
His questions came like bullets, each one hitting the most sensitive political nerve at the moment.
Everyone at the conference table had been on holiday for three days in a row. They had originally felt a little relaxed, but now they were too scared to even breathe.
The imperial envoy arrived.
Who dares to speak nonsense!
Wei Jianping packed quail.
Wu Changjiang also felt suffocated and his scalp was numb.
Lei Songyue clutched the cloth at her knees with both hands, her palms sweating from nervousness.
Chen Qing patiently replied, "All foreign exchange is settled through the foreign trade company, and the use of the retained portion is reported in detail to the higher authorities.
It was mainly used to purchase new sewing machine needles, special presser feet, and a small amount of nylon zippers from Japan. These are currently unavailable domestically and are necessary to improve the quality of export products. Every transaction is recorded and approved."
The two people at the main table frowned and looked through their own documents.
Chen Qing stood still and looked at them quietly.
Everyone at the conference table felt that the factory director was calm and composed, and his mood calmed down a little, but his movements were still stiff.
Zhou Min'an asked, "Your factory's management emphasizes efficiency and bonuses. How is political study conducted? Have you adhered to the principle of 'grasping revolution and promoting production'? Has the pursuit of profit led to a relaxation of the string of class struggle?"
Mention ideological education.
Chen Qing rarely participated, and the secretary or factory committee members always gave speeches.
Secondly, there is no bonus management, but there are material rewards.
"We have political studies every Monday morning and Wednesday afternoon without fail, reading newspapers and studying documents."
But Chen Qing also knew in his heart that compared with the enthusiasm of the workers when discussing bonuses and orders, the atmosphere of political study was indeed not that strong.
The investigation will take two days to complete, which will include: checking accounts, holding meetings, and having individual conversations with workers and cadres.
The atmosphere in the factory became subtle and tense. The machines were still running, but people were talking to each other more.
Chen Qing guessed that she would be criticized this time, or at least she would have to engage in self-criticism.
Because the ideological education of the workers in their factory is indeed much different from that of other factories.
Foreign exchange is inherently sensitive, and workshop directors pay more attention to production. Wei Jianping's ability is poor, and he relies entirely on Lei Songyue to support him.
Lei Songyue did a pretty good job.
But the ideas that were spread did not resonate with the workers.
The time is too short.
no way.
We must pay more attention to it in the future to avoid being caught by others.
Chen Qing rubbed her brows. She was not afraid of the audit, but the feeling of being scrutinized everywhere really made her uncomfortable. Never mind, it was time to get off work!
Li Heping followed her out. "Director Chen, your abilities are truly impressive. It's not easy to secure such large foreign trade orders and make a factory so prosperous in such a short period of time."
Chen Qing was stunned for a moment, then replied cautiously, "Comrade Li, you're too kind. This is all thanks to the leadership at the top and the hard work of all the factory workers."
Li Heping smiled and changed the subject slightly, "However, methods and approaches are very important. Relying entirely on the foreign exchange market is not a long-term solution and is also risky. Have you considered how to better... integrate it into the existing planning system framework?"
His words seemed like a reminder, but also like a test.
Chen Qing was silent for a moment, then said softly, "Comrade Li is right. I will consider it carefully."
Li Heping nodded and slowed down his pace.
Chen Qing went to the bicycle shed to ride his bicycle, thinking about the possibility of converting exports to domestic sales.
But the honeymoon period between the two great powers has lasted for almost twenty years. If she doesn't take advantage of this favorable situation to move up, and just wants to be a factory manager in peace, what's the point?
The shift from exports to domestic sales is inevitable, but it will have to wait until after the reform and opening up!
Today's garment factories need a sense of urgency and a drive.
The employees are.
She too.
Only in this way can we go higher and further.
Chen Qing got on his bicycle and rode quickly towards the train station.
(End of this chapter)
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