Seeing the tense atmosphere between the two sides, the director of the Planning Commission also began to act as a peacemaker.
"Comrade Chen, your development is indeed very good, and the idea of a virtuous cycle is good, but you need to be more cautious. I heard that there is some internal chaos in your clothing department..."
Chen Qing smiled: "Indeed, but I represent the light industry. My existence proves that our light industry has enormous potential. Whether it is foreign exchange earnings, tax payment, or solving employment problems, our Shengxia Garment Factory is second to none."
The leaders of the light industry system all stood tall and proud.
That's right!
Chen Qing is the most profitable person in the entire industrial system!
This is from their light industry!
Heavy industry workers: "..."
I dislike young people.
Showing off to no end.
They have absolutely no respect for the elderly or care for the young.
The director of the State Planning Commission felt a headache seeing her sharp tongue and lack of humility: "Yes, our Shengxia Garment Factory is one of the top factories in our country. The Party and the organization, as well as the people, highly recognize your contributions. The achievements of heavy industry are more likely to gain international recognition."
Seeing that he was slightly biased, Chen Qing glanced at the relationship between the director of the State Planning Commission and Shen Yaopeng and decided to take a step back: "The director is right, but our light industry is the export of culture, while heavy industry is the fist, which is needed to conquer the world. However, our light industry is more likely to export ideas. Whether it was the panda in my first year at the Canton Fair or the oriental elements that have appeared since then, they have all helped foreigners understand our Chinese culture. So no matter what the director chooses, I will strongly support him."
The director of the planning commission almost rolled his eyes.
Chen Qing's move was a blatant test of his fairness!
During the rest of the meeting, Chen Qing barely spoke, leaving the stage to them.
However, no one could ignore her presence.
Considering that Chen Qing had Li Lao standing behind him, the director of the Planning Commission decided to be fair, and in the end, the light industry won!
Chen Qing smiled slightly. Regardless of the outcome, they had won the first battle, but she didn't want to strain her relationship with Shen Yaopeng. At the end of the meeting, she suggested, "Our garment factory plans to purchase a large number of electrical appliances. If Director Shen has any recommendations for state-owned factories, please let us know."
Shen Yaopeng laughed: "Okay, thank you for your high praise, Director Chen!"
Chen Qing: "You're too kind. We're all family, and it's only right that we help each other out."
Everyone: "..."
"Quick-witted" is not enough to describe her!
She is utterly shameless!
Even after winning, they still have to provoke the enemy, who can't refuse.
The meeting ended and it was time for lunch. Shen Yaopeng invited Chen Qing to eat together, and also to discuss the number of appliances Chen Qing needed. The director of the Planning Commission was also invited, so everyone ate together.
Chen Qing purchased items in units of thousands: "Two thousand radios, watches, bicycles, refrigerators, and washing machines each; three thousand black and white televisions; fifty motorcycles... If the regulations on cars aren't so strict in the future, I'll buy those too."
"Such a big deal?!"
Shen Yaopeng was stunned.
He thought Chen Qing was just trying to comfort him by giving him an order worth about 100,000 yuan.
The internal price for a single black and white television set was 300 yuan, and 3,000 sets would cost a whopping 900,000 yuan!
Adding all of this up, even at the internal wholesale price, it's over four million.
Chen Qing nodded: "We may need to make more purchases later. You can send someone to talk to our purchasing department."
Shen Yaopeng clicked his tongue in amazement: "I heard that your most ordinary employees can earn fifty yuan a month, plus such great benefits. Your employees must be willing to follow you to the death."
"They sacrificed a lot, and they deserved it all."
No matter how you look at it, garment factories are just more tiring than other state-owned factories.
While most workers in other state-owned factories were slacking off, the workers in her garment factory were still working diligently, and the total number of people slacking off was negligible.
They've already been working hard, and as the factory manager, I have to consider their needs.
Basic wages cannot be increased drastically, lest it violate the rules of state-owned factories.
But at least she can solve her life problems.
Life always needs something to strive for.
Shen Yaopeng was impressed: "You're really something, just like a protective mother hen."
"I'm just fulfilling my duty as a 'protector of chicks.' Besides, where do I come from? I'm a child of our machinery factory. Who did I learn from? You. I was deeply influenced by you because you always provided us with better opportunities for promotion. That's why I learned your methods after becoming the factory manager."
Upon hearing Chen Qing's words, all the cadres eating together at the table trembled.
Even the director of the State Planning Commission found it hard to accept.
Just now at the conference table, she seemed to want to crush Shen Yaopeng.
Now that's great, they're complimenting me.
Shen Yaopeng felt a little relieved. This girl, it's really comforting to hear nice things from you: "It's a wonder you still remember how good I was to you in the past."
"I will never forget this, which is why we are family. It is true that I am in charge of Shengxia Garment Factory, but your influence is also there. Tell me, since the garment factory needs so many electrical appliances, can we, as a family, make it cheaper and use better materials?"
Everyone: "..."
The true intentions are revealed!
Shen Yaopeng was also convinced: "Couldn't you have kept it a secret a little longer?"
His joy lasted less than two seconds.
Chen Qing laughed and said, "I'm speaking from the bottom of my heart. Besides, if I say it again, you might not be used to it and suspect that I have some ulterior motive. Isn't it more comfortable for you to say it directly?"
Shen Yaopeng was speechless: "Alright, I'll find you a good factory."
Chen Qing offered tea instead of wine, saying, "I cannot express my gratitude for your great kindness."
Shen Yaopeng: "..."
So annoying!
She always gets me into trouble!
They're willingly getting scammed; I don't even know what they're after!
Shen Yaopeng casually clinked glasses with her.
Their attitude was extremely perfunctory.
Chen Qing didn't mind; as long as she achieved her goal, that was enough.
The lunch party ended quickly, and everyone took their cars back to their respective workplaces.
As soon as Chen Qing returned to the garment factory, he called Lei Songyue for a small meeting: "I have ordered a batch of electrical appliances. You should come up with a plan on how to reward them. Also, have the purchasing department contact Director Shen Yaopeng."
Lei Songyue inquired about the specific amount, and upon learning it, exclaimed incredulously, "Does our factory have that much money?"
Chen Qing said dismissively, "Our state-owned factory only needs to pay a deposit. We are a large factory, so they won't worry about us defaulting on the payment. By the time they finish producing this batch of appliances, it will probably be June. In June, we will have funds allocated by the state and funds from the province. In addition, the magazine will start to make a profit, and the garment factory will also be profitable. It will be more than enough to buy a batch of appliances. We may need to purchase more as soon as we receive the goods. We need to ensure that the workers have a high level of recognition for our garment factory, and at the same time, we need to make the employees feel that we value them!"
Lei Songyue realized: "Our garment factory may have strict rules and regulations, but we always keep our workers in mind."
Chen Qingle said, "That's right, that's exactly what I mean."
Lei Songyue knew what to do.
Chen Qing also believed in her abilities and devoted himself wholeheartedly to handling the garment factory and the two major projects to come. (End of Chapter)
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