Chapter 318 Setting up a branch factory: For this one imported sedan, I paid a heavy price...
Jiang Dayou set up a makeshift shed near the warehouse to barely keep out the rain, and together with three other veterans who knew a little about mechanical repair, they began to work closely with that pile of "scrap metal".
Their shed even has a sign that reads "Flying Swallow Auto Repair Team".
Before he could develop any new relationship with the scrap metal, many passing drivers came to him for car repairs.
"You guys... do car repair here?"
Jiang Dayou: "We...repair cars? To earn some extra money, it's still earning money, right?"
"That's perfect. Let's get the car fixed, do some shopping, and grab something to eat."
Jiang Dayou: "..."
Once there's one, there's two; once there's two, there's three. Their transport team hasn't even gotten going yet, but their auto repair shop business is booming. Plus, Wei Shanhe has led a group of people to form a "patrol and security team," so ordinary thugs don't dare to come here and cause trouble.
These passing drivers had all experienced highway robbery and lived in constant fear on the road. They knew that the Feiyan Market near the factory office was a safe place, with the famous "Factory Director Qin" as the factory manager, her husband being a naval commander, and veterans patrolling for security. After all, the People's Liberation Army was protecting them. After a long journey filled with anxiety, they finally found a safe place to rest. As a result, more and more drivers flocked to this area.
"There's a 'veteran's repair shop' here!"
"It's safe. They're all veterans."
...
Faced with an increasing number of car repair drivers, Jiang Dayou was also on the verge of collapse: "We're a transport team!"
Fortunately, Jiang Dayou quickly trained several new apprentices to deal with the situation. The repair requests from passing drivers were mostly simple, such as tires and engine oil, which the apprentices could easily learn.
After outsourcing the car repair work, Jiang Dayou began his own assembly project, gathering all sorts of scrap metal, diesel engines, discarded tires, truck chassis, and manually piecing together electrical systems...
Using only their hands, Jiang Dayou and several veterans managed to build a "Flying Swallow No. 1" truck.
After more than half a month of "auto repair journey", everyone has become battle-hardened and extremely familiar with the structure of trucks.
They were all quite envious of these drivers.
Now, their Feiyan Textile Factory, under difficult starting conditions, has finally managed to handcraft a truck and even modified a diesel generator, which can be described as a "breakthrough from zero".
"Try it—drive it out, try it—"
Amidst the expectant gazes of the crowd, the Flying Swallow No. 1 truck, billowing black smoke, rumbled out of the repair shed. Although its appearance was dilapidated, it could easily carry a load of three to five tons.
Qin Xiangxiang was shocked. "A big truck?"
Jiang Dayou said with great confidence, "Factory Director, I guarantee that this is even more effective than the new ones. The new ones aren't as durable and reliable as this! It's made by our military, so it's absolutely durable!"
Qin Xiangxiang: "..."
Okay.
After having their first "baby," their Flying Swallow Transport Team was officially able to operate. Now they have contracted all the cargo transportation in the Flying Swallow Market, quickly realizing an internal transportation cycle and no longer relying on external supplies.
In addition, Jiang Dayou and his group of veterans also had the military style of not being afraid of hardship or fatigue. They took turns driving the same vehicle, and in addition to transporting goods for Feiyan Market, they also began to undertake short-distance transportation business from Pengcheng to Yangcheng.
"When driving, we'll also bring along products from our Feiyan Textile Factory and sell them sporadically as we pass through different places."
"Two skilled brothers should always be on the vehicle. They must pay attention to road safety and take turns watching the vehicle day and night."
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After the transport team started operating, the profits were astonishing, and veterans like Jiang Dayou were also quickly building their local connections, getting acquainted with local Hong Kong businessmen and other truck drivers.
With his network of contacts, a Hong Kong businessman introduced Jiang Dayou to a boss who dealt in second-hand equipment. This allowed Feiyan Transportation Team to obtain better quality second-hand truck parts at lower prices, thus enabling the team to become self-sufficient.
One car gives birth to two cars, two cars give birth to three cars...
"Li Jianzhi... when am I finally going to go home?" Qin Xiangxiang rested her chin on her hand, realizing that she had inexplicably been staying in Pengcheng for two or three months. She had only come here for a simple inspection, but the business had grown bigger and bigger. If this continued, she would be rolling in money here.
The food stalls, the textiles from the Feiyan Textile Factory, and the transportation teams all began to make huge profits, with money and wealth pouring in. The factories and offices in the special economic zone were thriving.
However, her research on cosmetics is still at a standstill.
She had indeed been away from home for too long and missed her deadbeat husband and children.
Li Jianzhi chuckled: "Give up your car?"
"Hmph! I'm just one step away from the finish line. I've been here all this time. I'm going to take my imported car back to Shanghai and drive it back to show you and the kids."
“Our bird’s nest is selling exceptionally well here. The military wives’ handicraft workshop must be overwhelmed with orders now, right?”
Li Jianzhi smiled and said, "Yes, everyone is saying that you, Factory Director Qin, are a great money god, and that I have a wife who is a money god."
"Honey, your resume is truly amazing!"
Li Jian thought to himself that his wife was a carbon copy of Long Aotian, she had everything, and her career was going smoothly.
Qin Xiangxiang sighed, "I shouldn't have come here."
"Stop saying such things. But, wife, remember to keep a batch of every different style of your 'Special Economic Zone Good News Swallows'."
Qin Xiangxiang: "Why?"
"Donate it to a museum later!" Li Jianzhi smiled brightly. Although he was a forty-year-old man, he was a little mischievous at this moment.
Qin Xiangxiang asked in disbelief, "This thing can go into a museum? I think you've lost your mind, you deadbeat man."
"At least antiques should be displayed in a museum."
Li Jianzhi: "In thirty or forty years, they will become old relics. Perhaps when Pengcheng, the special economic zone, becomes a megacity, a city museum will be built, and a special economic zone development history exhibition hall will be set up. You can preserve these 'special products' of the special economic zone, and they will become museum collections in the future. We will set up a special area for you called Flying Swallow."
Li Jianzhi once visited the Pengcheng Museum, which has many exhibits related to the reform and opening up, including daily necessities used by migrant workers, such as combs, mirrors, floral quilts, pillowcases and towels, as well as some company uniforms and dolls.
Although it may seem abstract, it is a testament to history.
Qin Xiangxiang: "..."
Is there nothing left to exhibit?
However, it doesn't matter if we keep a batch; we can keep them as souvenirs.
"I've sacrificed so much for this imported car."
The inspection vehicle from the Special Economic Zone Management Committee finally arrived at the "Factory Office Window" of Feiyan Textile Factory, much to Qin Xiangxiang's anticipation. When this group of people arrived, they almost thought they had come to the wrong place.
The factory office window, which was expected to be quiet, was actually bustling with people. The aroma of food wafted in the air, and veterans in blue overalls maintained order at the stalls. Each stall displayed a business license.
The clothing stalls at Feiyan Textile Factory were packed with customers, and the "Peaceful Swallow" and "Fortune Swallow" were in high demand. The nearby Feiyan Auto Repair Shop was also packed with drivers waiting for them.
Director Tang, who was leading the delegation from the management committee, was dumbfounded. He asked incredulously, "Director Qin, are you... are you sure this is just a 'reception window'?"
Qin Xiangxiang said, "The initial plan was like this, but somehow it turned out like this."
Factory Director Qin was also helpless!
Wang Youyou, who was standing next to him, quickly said, "Leaders, these are some improvement measures that our Factory Director Qin has taken to stabilize the lives of employees and make it more convenient for customers. By the way... let's also take this opportunity to revitalize the economy."
Director Tang and his team walked around the Feiyan Market for a long time, and the more they looked, the more shocked they became. This was no ordinary factory office window; it was practically a miniature industrial cluster!
This could be considered a typical development case of a special economic zone!
After the visit, the management committee members were all very excited, and at the debriefing meeting, everyone actively spoke:
"Comrades, the factory office window of Feiyan United Textile Factory that we see today is a typical example of 'revitalizing the economy,' and it fully demonstrates the power of the people! This is not just a window, but also a vivid manifestation of the unique spirit of our special economic zone!"
"Feiyan Textile Factory's import quota for cars has been approved! We also need to contact newspapers and media to widely publicize our achievements!"
After the meeting, Director Tang and Qin Xiangxiang shook hands warmly, and Director Tang sincerely invited, "Factory Director Qin, as decided by the Management Committee, we are now formally inviting 'Feiyan United Textile Factory' to set up a branch factory in the Special Economic Zone! We will offer you the most favorable industrial land price, and you will also receive the maximum tax reduction within the policy scope..."
Director Tang enthusiastically promoted the special economic zone's preferential policies to Qin Xiangxiang, talking non-stop, as if he wanted to say: "You should hurry up and set up a branch factory! You'll miss this opportunity once in a lifetime."
Qin Xiangxiang: "..."
Is this never going to end? They set up a factory office window, and now they want you to build a branch factory, making the industry bigger and bigger.
Qin Xiangxiang felt a strong sense of suffocation, as if there was a carrot hanging in front of her. Once she ate one, there would be a second one, making her unable to stop.
Fortunately, I got the license plate for the imported car.
"Your Feiyan Market should be designated as a 'Demonstration Site for Economic Development in the Special Economic Zone,' and other organizations should be invited to visit and learn from it!"
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