The Grandmother in the Siheyuan

Chapter 284 Dumbfounded
"I don't care how your subordinates treat you perfunctorily, but you can't treat me perfunctorily." Liu Hua shook his head: "I will wait for you for another three days. I hope to see the raw materials I want. I think the funds you can allocate for the materials within the plan are still limited. If you want to increase the welfare of the workers and enjoy some good things yourself, it all depends on things outside the plan. I won't give you a penny less."

Yang Weimin found the meal tasteless. He now understood why Liu Hua invited him to such a small restaurant for dinner, because there was no need to go to a big restaurant. Liu Hua did not invite him to dinner at all, but wanted to give him a warning.

He himself did not think about the fact that when Liu Hua and Li Huaide were still small minions, they were able to trip him up. Now that they are in a higher position, it would be easy for them to deal with him.

The most important thing is that Yang Weimin reflected on himself. His old leader had already retired, which meant he had no backing. How could he still be so arrogant?

After reflecting and realizing his own shortcomings, Yang Weimin returned to the office, quickly asked someone to ship the goods to Liu Hua, and took the initiative to lower the price.

Although the price is still higher than the planned price, it is quite reasonable for unplanned supplies.

Fortunately, the steel rolling mill had Li Huaide as the factory director, so the operation basically did not stop during those ten years, and there were some breakthroughs in materials.

The materials needed to produce engines basically meet the standards. In addition, the people in Liuhua Factory are basically veterans, including some senior workers at the sixth and seventh levels.

Using a relatively high-precision lathe and with high technical skills, the first 125cc engine was manufactured.

Liu Hua has never worked on an engine, so he doesn't know the ins and outs of it, but he does know that after the engine is produced, it must be tested in a professional laboratory.

So he found the most professional laboratory in the Ministry of Industry and commissioned them to test the new engine. The laboratory was very happy to earn extra money.

He happily accepted the order, and then told Liu Hua that it would take at least six months to test. Liu Hua was dumbfounded.

Why do we have to test for six months? Why do we have to test for six months? No one told me that we have to test for six months.

During the six months of testing, what did our factory do and what could it do?
Liu Hua was scratching his head in worry. As a new capitalist, he couldn't just support so many workers for six months for nothing. This was not in line with Das Kapital.

Ju Wei could only persuade him: "Boss, how about this? Divide the workers into two groups. One group has better skills and let them produce new engines. And I heard that you have designed several engines. Don't you produce all of them and send them for testing?"

"Another group?"

Ju Wei said helplessly: "I'll see if I can get some odd jobs, or do the maintenance work I used to do, so that those workers with less skills can practice first."

"That's the only way." Liu Hua nodded: "How about we just do the OEM?"

There is no such word as OEM in this era, at least not in the mainland. Ju Wei asked curiously: "Boss, what is OEM?"

"OEM means processing for others." Liu Hua said with a smile: "We can take some orders from other large factories and help them produce at a low price. This can make money and train our team at the same time."

Ju Wei nodded first, then shook his head: "Boss, I don't think you can get this kind of job."

"Why?" Ju Wei said helplessly, "Which big factory doesn't have countless supporting processing plants? For example, our Beijing Jeep, those important parts such as engines and gearboxes are all produced by its own processing plants."

If Ju Wei hadn't mentioned it, Liu Hua would have really forgotten about it. This is a factory enterprise with the characteristics of the times. Nowadays, large factories would like to be an independent small country behind closed doors.

Not only their own products, but they can also take care of everything from raw materials to finished products, and even their own employees from birth to death.

Liu Hua could only shamelessly say: "It seems that I can only use my old face to save my reputation."

"What do you mean?"

Liu Hua smiled and said, "Back then, I had some connections with Beijing Jeep. I can sell my reputation and get some engine orders from them. As long as I can get through these six months, that's enough."

Thinking back to the Bobcat project, such a good project was handed over to Beijing Jeep by the leader without hesitation. They should be grateful.

You know, even though the situation of domestic cars in the country is not good now, Beijing Jeep can still make a lot of money every year thanks to the Bobcat. The demand of the army is so great. This is a rigid demand, and it cannot be left to ordinary companies to produce.

This was Liu Hua’s first visit to the leadership of Beijing Jeep. They were very enthusiastic and invited Liu Hua to the highest-standard reception room and served him the best tea.

Within two minutes, the two top leaders of Beijing Jeep came to the reception room with a smile on their faces. As soon as they saw Liu Hua, they extended their hands.

"Mr. Liu, welcome, welcome, a very warm welcome." Director Yu of Jingcheng Jeep said enthusiastically, "We have been looking forward to seeing you for a long time. More than ten years ago, when I was just the office director, our then director said at a meeting that we must recruit you. Unfortunately, Jingcheng Jeep has not been able to accomplish these things for more than ten years, and the old director retired with regret."

Secretary Li on the side also nodded: "I know about this matter. Although I came to Jingcheng Jeep later, we at Jingcheng Jeep owe you a big favor, and we can't repay it yet."

Liu Hua smiled and said, "Now the chance to repay you has come. I came here with a thick skin, begging you to give me a chance."

Director Yu said happily, "Oh, Mr. Liu, you are in trouble. If you have any difficulties, just tell us. As long as we can do it at Jingcheng Jeep, we will definitely find a way to get it done for you. If I say something to shirk responsibility, it means that I, Yu, am not doing things right."

"I went into the sea. I don't know if you know it."

Secretary Li slapped his thigh and said, "You are a senior intellectual and a senior engineer. How can you go into business? If you are not satisfied with your work at the company, just come to our Jingcheng Jeep. The position of chief engineer of our factory is prepared for you."

"You're flattering me." Liu Hua said with a smile, "Isn't this a new era? Everyone wants to be a trendsetter. I also want to catch up with the trend and ride the wave head on."

Director Yu asked doubtfully, "Are you planning to sell some spare parts from us?"

"It is related to spare parts, but I am not selling them from you." Liu Hua said with a smile: "I want to sell some spare parts to you."

(End of this chapter)