Chapter 723 The recruitment and initial training of the down-and-out personnel progressed smoothly, and the factory's machinery and equipment also completed the final debugging.
On the eve of the official production, Lao Bao handed Lu Qingyang a few small white porcelain jars.
"Qingyang, come and take a look." Lao Bao handed over the porcelain jar, his eyes sparkling. "According to the recipe you gave me, I adjusted the process a few times. These are the first few batches of samples. They look like they're made."
Lu Qingyang took the porcelain jar, his hands were slightly cold.
He opened one of the lids, and a light medicinal fragrance wafted out. The paste was a uniform light brown, smooth and oily, and looked very good indeed.
This is one of the products he plans to put into production first, an ointment for treating skin eczema, minor burns and anti-inflammatory analgesic.
The prescription is a combination of medicinal materials found in this era and some classic prescriptions from the future. The effect is better than similar products on the market.
Because it is mass-produced, spiritual spring water cannot be added.
In addition, Lu Qingyang also took out several other original research drugs that have not yet appeared in China, and even abroad.
There are also some that are said to be imported, but in fact they are exchanged by Lu Qingyang from the space.
There was originally a shortage of medicines in the country, and Lu Qingyang built a pharmaceutical factory with support from the Japanese government.
Just when everything was on the right track at the Suicheng Pharmaceutical Factory, a gloomy figure appeared in front of Lu Qingyang. It was Mr. Kong who had disappeared for almost a year.
Different from when I first met him, the old man in front of me looked much thinner, with a frown on his face.
When he saw Lu Qingyang, he sighed before saying anything.
"Brother Qingyang..." Elder Kong's voice was a little hoarse. He rubbed his hands together, looking a little restless. "I... I really don't have the face to come to see you, but now... I'm really desperate!"
Lu Qingyang was startled, but remained calm. He poured him a cup of hot water and said, "Brother, don't be impatient. Tell me slowly. What happened? Aren't you doing well in Hong Kong?"
"Good? Alas——" Mr. Kong sighed heavily and began to tell about his experiences in the past six months.
It turned out that with his flexible mind and daring spirit, he had indeed quickly established himself when he first arrived in Hong Kong.
People are never satisfied. Seeing that the business under the control of the gang is very profitable, he wants to borrow some strength to expand the business, get rid of the identity of "water passenger" as soon as possible, and become the real boss.
"At that time, I was obsessed with the idea of using the 'He Sheng He' wharf to transport goods. It would save a lot of trouble and help me get started faster."
Mr. Kong pounded his thigh in regret, "But that way, getting in is easy, but getting out... is as difficult as ascending to heaven!"
His so-called "independent portal" angered the gang leader.
Not only did the other party swallow up most of his savings, but also threatened the safety of his family at home, forcing him to continue working for the gang.
Although Mr. Kong likes doing business, he is unwilling to do anything improper that would harm others.
"I really can't get away." When Mr. Kong said this, his voice trembled a little. It was obvious that he had experienced a lot of shock and mental torture in Hong Kong.
He finally found an opportunity and sneaked back.
Mr. Kong looked at Lu Qingyang, his eyes full of pleading, "I don't dare go back to Gangcheng now. People over there are looking for me. And here in the inner city, my previous relationship is probably broken off... Please... Please... Please give me a way out? I'm willing to do any job in the factory, from sweeping to guarding the gate! I just want a place to settle down and avoid this storm."
The port city is a mixed bag of people, with gangs intertwined and complex. If a person without any foundation in the past wants to stand out quickly, it is inevitable that he will have ties with these forces.
"For the sake of my previous help... or, in other words, would you like to return the money I invested in you?"
Lu Qingyang shook his head: "The most correct thing you have done in these years is to invest in the pharmaceutical factory. However, it is just in the production stage and has not yet started to make a profit, so I will not give you this money. But I can promise you that there will be dividends every year, and I can also find a place for you to settle down first."
Mr. Kong looked for many of his former good brothers, but no one was willing to help him.
Only Lu Qingyang was willing to say such words.
Mr. Kong, a man who had licked blood in Hong Kong without shedding a tear, had completely red eyes and thanked him repeatedly with a choked voice: "Qingyang... No, Director Lu!... Mr. Kong will follow you for the rest of my life and be your slave!"
"There's no need for cattle or horses, just focus on your work."
He acted quickly and found a clean house near the factory through Sun Xiangqian to temporarily house Mr. Kong.
He was also given a sinecure position as a "Logistics Procurement Coordinator" in the factory, responsible for some simple material inventory and interface work, to give him a stable identity and a steady income.
Mr. Kong was so grateful for this "leisure" job that he worked extra hard and became much more low-key and calm.
However, a few days later, when Lu Qingyang stopped by Kong Lao's residence to see how he was settling in, he was surprised to find that he was not alone in the house.
The door was opened by a haggard but neatly dressed young woman, holding a little boy about two years old in her arms, who looked at him with big black eyes. When the woman saw the unfamiliar Lu Qingyang, she shrank back timidly.
When Mr. Kong heard the noise, he came out from the inner room. When he saw Lu Qingyang, a look of great embarrassment and awkwardness flashed across his face. He rubbed his hands, his old face flushed red.
"Lu... Director Lu, how come you're here... Come in quickly."
He quickly said to the woman, "A Xiu, don't be afraid. This is what I'm telling you, Director Lu, your great benefactor."
After inviting Lu Qingyang to sit down, Mr. Kong stood there, at a loss as to what to do. After a long pause, he finally explained, "Director Lu, I'm sorry... I didn't explain clearly to you beforehand. This is... This is Ah Xiu, whom you met in Hong Kong... A poor person. That... is... is your son, named Xiaobao."
He lowered his head, his voice becoming increasingly quiet. "I originally thought I was destined to be a bachelor for the rest of my life, but... I didn't expect... to meet Ah Xiu while I was hanging around there. She was also deceived and had no one to rely on... We... have been making do with each other like this. If you run away this time, I won't leave you and your daughter there to die... I'll just... bring you back together."
After Mr. Kong finished speaking, he looked at Lu Qingyang anxiously, fearing that because of this unexpected situation of "dragging the family and children", Lu Qingyang would change his mind and think that he was a bigger trouble.
Lu Qingyang was slightly startled and glanced at the woman named A Xiu. Although she was nervous, her eyes were clear and she held the child tightly.
Looking at the chubby little boy again, he instantly understood.
The fact that Mr. Kong brought the mother and son back home when he himself was in danger shows that he still had affection and responsibility in his heart.
"This is a good thing, brother. Once you have a family and someone to look after, you can truly feel settled. You'll be more stable in your future work. Sister-in-law, this will be your home from now on. Come and live here with peace of mind."
The word "sister-in-law" relaxed Ah Xiu's tense expression a lot. Tears welled up in her eyes and she lowered her head quickly.
Mr. Kong was so excited that he didn't know what to say. He could only keep saying, "Thank you, Qingyang. Don't worry, I will work hard and never cause trouble for you again."
Lu Qingyang looked at the three of them and thought to himself: Settling one person has become settling a whole family. Although the responsibility is heavier, it also means that the thread of Mr. Kong has been completely tied.
A man with a family is often more trustworthy than a loner.
Perhaps, this unexpected "drag" will become a stronger driving force for Mr. Kong to work steadily in the future, and even for the pharmaceutical company to expand the southern market.
He simply asked Ah Xiu if she could cook, sew, etc., and after learning that she was diligent, he suggested:
"If you're bored, my sister-in-law, the factory cafeteria is in need of a helper. Washing and picking vegetables is not a heavy job, and it can also help supplement the family income. What do you think?"
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