The next day, Lu Haifeng called Li Shaozhong to his office. "Shaozhong, yesterday I met with Wu Liren, the director of Haizhou Daily Chemical Factory No. 1, and told him about your intention to cooperate with them. However, Director Wu refused. He is still determined to cooperate with BJ Company."
Li Shaozhong was not surprised to hear the news while sitting in Lu Haifeng's office. He had already prepared himself mentally for being rejected.
Lu Haifeng sighed and said, "I've shared your analysis with Director Wu. He believes that cooperating with BJ Company won't require any additional investment on their part. They already have the site, workers, and market, and their investment helps them support so many workers."
Li Shaozhong shook his head and smiled helplessly after hearing what Lu Haifeng said. "Of course they need such cheap workers from our country. Do you know how much a worker in Country M earns? It's several times, dozens of times, or even dozens of times what a worker in our country earns.
They say it's an investment, but what they brought in were their obsolete equipment, the technology wasn't the most advanced, and they used our cheap labor, and then they made a ton of money.
They say they've invested so much, which means we know the actual cost of building the factory. But when it comes to purchasing machinery and equipment, we're just taking whatever they say. They say a set of equipment will cost millions, but it might actually be nearly obsolete and only worth a few hundred thousand. It's like getting something for nothing.
If we were to invest, we would be putting in real money, and we would definitely use advanced equipment, and we would never fool people with inferior products."
Lu Haifeng frowned upon hearing this. "It can't be that bad, right? Well, he said they need BJ's technology. He simply doesn't believe you have more advanced technology."
Li Shaozhong sighed and shook his head, saying, "It's inevitable. We can't stop them from falling into that trap. Since they refuse to cooperate with us, we will find other manufacturers. We won't just watch those foreign companies snatch away the domestic market."
Besides Haizhou Daily Chemical Factory No. 1, isn't there also a second factory? Could you help me contact the second factory?
Lu Haifeng was delighted to hear that Li Shaozhong hadn't given up on his plans for daily chemicals. "It's very feasible for you to cooperate with Haizhou Daily Chemical Factory No. 2," he said. The factory director of Haizhou Daily Chemical Factory No. 2 has been quite worried lately. Factory No. 1 is about to introduce foreign investment, and without new technology and funding, Factory No. 2 will surely be left behind. Zeng Bosheng, the factory director of Factory No. 2, is also looking for partners.
"Factory 2 used to be pretty much the same as Factory 1, so it's a good idea for you to work with Factory 2. Tomorrow I'll talk to Factory 2's director, Zeng Bosheng, about your investment. I think he'll be very eager to work with you."
Li Shaozhong said, "Then I'd be grateful for your help. Xiao Ning and I have discussed it and have decided to build a laboratory in Haizhou."
Lu Haifeng was even happier when he heard this. "Great, it will be more convenient for us to travel together in the future."
Li Shaozhong chatted with Lu Haifeng about the negotiations and then went home.
Ye Shuning knew from her husband's expression that the cooperation was impossible, "Haizhou Daily Chemical Factory No. 1 refuses to cooperate?"
Li Shaozhong nodded. "Director Lu personally contacted the director of Haizhou Daily Chemical Factory No. 1. He's determined to cooperate with BJ Company and doesn't believe we have advanced technology."
Li Shaozhong recounted the content of their conversation.
Ye Shuning had anticipated this as well. "It's okay, it won't work. Pushing too hard isn't a good idea. We have such a huge advantage, there's no need to push too hard. That would put us in a passive position. People are often blinded by immediate gains. Only those with a long-term vision can achieve great success."
Since Director Lu has explained the pros and cons to the other party and he still insists on going his own way, we won't do anything about it. Once he experiences everything we've said, he'll regret it."
Li Shaozhong said, "I asked Director Lu to help us contact Haizhou Daily Chemical Factory No. 2. Factory No. 2 is not bad either."
Ye Shuning nodded. "As long as the second factory agrees to cooperate, we will negotiate immediately. There's no need to be so fussy about internal negotiations. We can just give up a little more profit. We should reach a cooperation agreement as soon as possible and start technical reform as soon as possible. We must develop the joint venture factory into a leading enterprise in the daily chemical industry.
We must continue to promote the Second Factory's established brand and improve its technology. Then we can show BJ and the First Factory that we have superior products. The M countrymen are dreaming of controlling our country's daily chemical market."
In the evening, Li Shaozhong also called his father to tell him their thoughts. After Li Shaozhong's analysis, Li Jianye also felt that their decision was correct. At the same time, he also knew that his son and daughter-in-law were going to make another big move.
The higher-ups are paying close attention to Li Shaozhong and his wife and are very willing to give them the green light. Li Jianye will of course be helping the children behind the scenes.
Without any delay, Lu Haifeng went to see Zeng Bosheng, the director of Haizhou Daily Chemical Factory No. 2 the next day.
Zeng Bosheng was very happy that Lu Haifeng came to see him, "Old Lu, if you hadn't come to see me, I would have gone to see you."
Hearing this, Lu Haifeng asked curiously, "What do you want from me?"
Zeng Bosheng said, "You also know that Factory One is in contact with BJ Company in Country M. If nothing unexpected happens, they will reach a cooperation. Our Factory Two cannot fall behind. However, it is not so easy to find a partner and get them to invest.
A few days ago, someone pointed me to a way to discuss cooperation with Li Shaozhong and Ye Shuning, a powerful couple who have built several factories in Shenzhou. Ye Shuning is a chemistry major and is said to have a lot of technical skills.
I've heard from someone that Li Shaozhong used to work at the Haizhou Automobile Factory and is currently involved in your negotiations with BC Company. You know him well, so I'd like to ask for your help in making some connections."
Lu Haifeng burst into laughter upon hearing this. "It seems like Heaven wants you to cooperate. I came to you today to talk about this. Li Shaozhong and his wife also want to cooperate with your Second Factory and wanted me to help them connect them. Aren't you two thinking the same thing?"
Zeng Bosheng was delighted when he heard this. "That's great. If both parties are willing to cooperate, it will be easier to talk. But why did they suddenly think of entering the daily chemical industry?"
Lu Haifeng did not hide anything and told everything that had happened before.
Zeng Bosheng pondered for a long time after listening to Lu Haifeng's words. "Li Shaozhong's analysis makes a lot of sense. Those who are not of our race must have different hearts. Western countries have been suppressing us for a long time. How can they change just because we have reformed and opened up? We must be on guard against what Li Shaozhong said."
"After hearing what you said, I'd like to meet Li Shaozhong even more. It's remarkable that he has such foresight at such a young age."
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