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Chapter 434 Jianghu
The next day, Director Zhou personally took Suning to the Zhongyuan Factory to take up his post. At the gate of the Zhongyuan Factory, the leaders of the Zhongyuan Factory were already standing there in line to welcome them.

"Mr. Zhou, welcome back to your old unit for guidance." Ling Yunshan, secretary of Zhongyuan Factory, greeted their former leader with a smile on his face.

"Haha, Xiao Ling, this is Suning, the chief engineer of your Zhongyuan factory."

"Ah? Chief Engineer Su, you are actually so young!" Looking at Su Ning's young face, the leaders of Lingyunshan and other Central Plains factories were all a little astonished.

"Hello Secretary Ling! I hope you will take care of me in the future." Su Ning humbly extended his hands and shook hands with Secretary Ling.

"You're too polite, Chief Engineer Su. Let me introduce you to my colleagues from the Zhongyuan Factory."

"Okay! Thank you, Secretary Ling."

"This is Director Chu Shijian of our Zhongyuan Factory." Secretary Ling pointed to a leader in his fifties or sixties and introduced him.

"Hello, Director Chu! I hope you will take good care of me in the future."

"Haha, Chief Engineer Su, you're too polite. I hope your arrival can inject some new vitality into the Zhongyuan Factory." Director Chu said with a smile on his face.

"Chief Engineer Su, this is Director Ma Baoping, the deputy director of the Zhongyuan Factory." Secretary Ling continued, pointing to another leader in his fifties or sixties and introducing him.

"Director Ma, nice to meet you!" Suning realized that this person was Zhou Si's close subordinate and would also be the future leader of the East China Sea project team.

"Chief Engineer Su, welcome."

"This is Director Gao Xiangrong, the director of the Second Branch of the Zhongyuan Factory and also the deputy director of the main factory."

"Director Gao, nice to meet you!"

"Hello, Chief Engineer Su!"

After seeing that Suning and the leaders of the Zhongyuan Factory had all met, Director Zhou smiled and said to everyone, "Chief Engineer Su is a highly skilled talent I recruited from the Jinzhou Factory. I hope everyone can work together to further enhance the glory of the Zhongyuan Factory."

"Yes! Zhou Si."

Next, Zhou Si and Su Ning went to a sumptuous welcome banquet with the leaders of the Zhongyuan Factory. Then Zhou Si said goodbye to everyone. Before leaving, Zhou Si patted Su Ning on the shoulder in public and said to him with a smile of encouragement, "Suning, I have high hopes for you. Do a good job!"

"Yes! Zhou Si, I will never let you down."

After bidding farewell to Director Zhou, Secretary Ling looked at Su Ning again and said, "Chief Engineer Su, Director Gao is not only in charge of the work of the Second Branch, but also the logistics of the Central Plains Factory. Director Gao will take you to your welfare housing."

"Thank you, Secretary Ling."

Wearing a pair of thick glasses, Gao Xiangrong, who looked very shrewd and cunning, looked at Su Ning and said, "Chief Engineer Su, come with me!"

"Well, thank you, Director Gao."

"You're welcome."

Soon, Director Gao brought Su Ning to the residential area of the Zhongyuan Factory, and then to an obviously newly built residential building. He went straight to the third floor of the building and introduced it to Su Ning, saying, "Chief Engineer Su, this residential building was just built last year. Several factory leaders live here. Secretary Ling, Director Chu, and Chief Engineer Su live on the third floor.

Director Ma and I live on the fourth floor. The fifth and second floors are occupied by leaders from various branches, and some older leaders mainly live on the first floor.

"Oh? It seems Director Gao does a really good job with the logistics."

"Haha, Chief Engineer Su, you're too kind. Compared to you technical talents, I'm nothing." Gao Xiangrong seemed a little complacent when he heard Su Ning's praise. "Chief Engineer Su, the things in the room have just been replaced. If you need anything else, just let me know. We are all subordinates of Mr. Zhou, and we will definitely satisfy you, Chief Engineer Su."

"Haha, thank you very much, Director Gao."

"Well, I won't disturb you, Chief Engineer Su, so I'll take my leave now."

After Gao Xiangrong left, Suning took a closer look at the welfare house. The furniture, appliances, telephone, and bedding inside were almost all brand new. The boiler and tableware in the kitchen were also a complete set of brand new. The large space of three bedrooms and one living room was much more spacious than the house provided to him by the Jinzhou factory.

Looking at the extremely modern housing conditions, Suning felt that the leaders of the Zhongyuan Factory had already entered the modern life in advance. After Suning opened the bedroom and took a look, he felt really satisfied. When he opened the study in the room, he immediately saw that the study was filled with all kinds of brand new chemical books. At this time, Suning was really impressed by Gao Xiangrong. This is the real manipulating people with long sleeves.

After walking around, Su Ning picked up the phone on the table and called Song Yunping who was far away in Jinzhou. "Pingping, it's me."

"Suning, have you arrived at the Zhongyuan factory?" Song Yunping's surprised voice came from the phone.

"We're here. I'm calling you from the welfare housing provided by the Zhongyuan Factory."

"Haha, that's good. How are the housing conditions?" Song Yunping finally felt relieved, and then asked Su Ning with a smile, "Will my child and I be able to stay there when we go there?"

"Well, of course! It has three bedrooms and a living room, which is even better than the house we have at Anyun University."

"Haha, are you used to eating there?"

"It's not bad! Spicy soup, big steamed buns, not much different from the ones in Jinzhou."

Suning chatted with his wife Song Yunping for a while, then took a shower and went to bed. He had been worrying about his future and destiny these past two days, and he felt a little irritable. After all, this was the first time he had worked so hard within the system, and he still cared about these things.

The next day, Suning began to inspect the various branches of the Zhongyuan Factory. He needed to understand the specific situation of the Zhongyuan Factory as soon as possible. After several days of high-intensity work, Suning finally figured out the specific situation of the Zhongyuan Factory and found that the Zhongyuan Factory did have a better foundation than the Jinzhou Factory.

"Chief Engineer Su, the secretary and others are calling you back for a meeting." Secretary Ling's secretary found Su Ning who was investigating the situation and said.

"Okay! Let's go right over there!"

When Su Ning and his secretary arrived at the conference room, they found that all the leaders of the Zhongyuan factory had already arrived. Su Ning quickly apologized to everyone, "Sorry! I'm late."

"Haha, Chief Engineer Su has been busy with research these days. He's really worked hard." Secretary Ling said with a smile as he looked at Su Ning, then asked about Su Ning's progress. "Chief Engineer Su, how have you been doing recently?"

"Secretary Ling, Director Chu, and all the factory leaders, my research is nearing completion. I'm very impressed with the basic conditions at our Zhongyuan Factory." Suning smiled and outlined his plan, hoping to gain the support of all the factory leaders. "Next, I'd like to apply for a technological upgrade for all of the production lines at the Zhongyuan Factory. Not only will the cost be extremely low, but it will also significantly increase production capacity."

"Chief Engineer Su, you may not know this, but before you came to Zhongyuan Factory, our leadership team had already decided to continue introducing new technologies." Ma Baoping, standing by, immediately explained to Su Ning with a smile, "We have preliminarily identified the Japanese production line, so our Zhongyuan Factory will be organizing a delegation to Japan for an inspection in the near future."

"Oh? So that's how it is." "Chief Engineer Su, you are the chief engineer of our Zhongyuan Factory. You will lead the team this time." Secretary Ling also looked at Su Ning and said.

"Secretary Ling, who was the one who decided who would lead the team?"

"Yes, it's Director Chu and Director Ma."

"Secretary, Director, I think we can't just rely on introducing new technology. We should also transform the existing production lines," Su Ning said with a smile, still hoping to gain the support of the factory leaders. "Actually, upgrading the existing production lines and continuing to introduce new technology don't conflict. Upgrading doesn't cost much, and we can also negotiate patiently with the Japanese manufacturers."

"Secretary, Director, what I mean is that the delegation going to Japan will still be led by Director Chu and Director Ma, while I will stay in the Zhongyuan Factory to be responsible for the transformation and upgrading of the production line. This way, we will be the safest to walk on two legs."

After hearing Suning's idea, all the factory leaders in the conference room were stunned, because everyone would be vying to go on an overseas inspection, but they didn't expect Suning to refuse so directly.

"Chief Engineer Su, the opportunity to go abroad for inspection is still very rare. Would you like to reconsider it?" Ma Baoping and Gao Xiangrong already regarded Suning as their own faction, so they couldn't help but persuade him.

"Ma Chang, all the factory leaders, I'd better stay. This way, we can reserve an extra spot for everyone to go abroad for inspection."

"Well, since Chief Engineer Su insists on upgrading the technology, let's vote now." Secretary Ling was unsure of Su Ning's true intentions, and then said to everyone in the meeting room, "Those who agree that Chief Engineer Su should stay and carry out the upgrading should raise their hands."

"I support!"

"I support it too!"

Soon everyone voted by raising their hands. After all, one more spot for overseas study would not affect their own interests. Ma Baoping and Gao Xiangrong looked at each other in confusion and also raised their hands.

Seeing that everyone supported Su Ning's proposal, Secretary Ling nodded noncommittally. "Since everyone supports Chief Engineer Su's proposal, then Director Chu and Director Ma will continue to lead the team to Japan for the inspection. Chief Engineer Su will lead the Biotechnology Department and the workers of the Zhongyuan Factory to carry out technical upgrades and renovations. I hope everyone will work together to continue the glory of our Zhongyuan Factory."

"Yes! Secretary."

"Well, let's adjourn the meeting."

After the meeting, the leaders of the Zhongyuan Factory left one after another, looked at Suning and nodded. After everyone else left, Ma Baoping and Gao Xiangrong hurried to Suning.

"Chief Engineer Su, going to Japan for inspection is a rare opportunity. Why did you turn it down?" Ma Baoping looked at Suning in confusion.

"Yeah! It's such a pity when I think about it now." Gao Xiangrong also looked regretful.

"Ma Chang, Gao Chang, we're both old subordinates of Director Zhou, so I won't hide anything from you." Looking at Ma Baoping and Gao Xiangrong, Su Ning explained with a smile, "In fact, Director Zhou also agrees with my idea of upgrading the technology of the Zhongyuan Factory. As for introducing new technology, we can discuss it slowly. We must get the best technology at the lowest price."

"Oh? Director Zhou knows about your proposal?" Ma Baoping and Gao Xiangrong felt a tightness in their hearts, and then looked at Suning excitedly.

"Yes! Director Zhou heard my report at the Ministry of Chemical Industry in Beijing."

"Well, that's great." Gao Xiangrong was pleasantly surprised and excited, and then he assured Su Ning, "Chief Engineer Su, if you need any technical upgrades or renovations from now on, our logistics department will fully cooperate."

"Haha, thank you, Director Gao." With the support of Gao Xiangrong from the logistics department, the next work will be much easier.

Suning really had no interest in Japan in the 1980s. He did not feel that it was a paradise on earth. His identity within the system also imposed many constraints on him, and it was impossible for him to be as free as a free businessman.

Thinking about the plot described in the original book, Ma Baoping, who was later promoted to the director of Donghai Factory, seemed to have been dismissed in Japan because of a woman's problem. Suning did not want to get too close to Ma Baoping.

Ma Baoping looked at Suning, who really had no interest in Japan, and felt that Suning's behavior was really hard to understand. It was mysterious and weird everywhere, and he was rejecting him intentionally or unintentionally.

This was very difficult for Ma Baoping to understand, but thinking that everyone belonged to the same school, Ma Baoping did not think much about it and stopped paying attention to the matter.

Where there are people, there will be gangs, not to mention large enterprises within the system. Everyone has his or her own faction, and the so-called factional struggle is a struggle for personal interests. Suning's voluntary withdrawal from the inspection team successfully allowed the factory leaders of the Zhongyuan Factory to temporarily accept Suning. After all, everyone likes new colleagues who are humble and courteous.

With the unanimous support of the Zhongyuan factory, Suning's work became easy. Before the inspection team to Japan set off, Suning had already started the technology upgrade work.

Gao Xiangrong is a very scheming person, otherwise he would not have been able to do the logistics work to this extent. He did not believe Suning's explanation. As soon as he returned home at night, he secretly called Beijing and got a definite answer from Zhou Si. Only then did Gao Xiangrong begin to strongly support Suning's work.

Secretary Ling and Director Chu were watching all this quietly. Their mentality was very complicated at this time. Zhongyuan Factory was the direct line in Zhou Si's mind. Although Zhou Si had left Zhongyuan Factory, his influence on Zhongyuan Factory was increasing instead of decreasing. This made the two people who were the top leaders of Zhongyuan Factory very depressed.

At Jinzhou Chemical Plant, Cheng Kaiyan came to the new workshop again with two lunch boxes. Seeing Song Yunhui busy at work, she really felt the joy of seeing her lover.

"Song Yunhui, I'm here to bring you food."

"Ah? Kaiyan, thank you for bringing me meals so often recently."

"Song Yunhui, why are you so polite all of a sudden?" Cheng Kaiyan said pretending to be angry.

"Haha, I've troubled you so much these days. I feel a little sorry about it." Song Yunhui looked at Cheng Kaiyan with a smile, then took out a small gift box from the drawer, "This is the women's watch I bought for you. I hope you like it."

"Ah? Thank you, Song Yunhui." Cheng Kaiyan took the small gift box with surprise and opened it.

"You're welcome! You've been working hard to bring me food during this period."

"Song Yunhui, my parents asked you to come to my house for dinner tonight."

"Huh? Thank your parents for me, but it's really not appropriate to go to your house now."

"What? It's just a meal, what's the big deal."

"Kaiyan, we're developing too fast, which isn't necessarily a good thing." Song Yunhui looked at Cheng Kaiyan with a wry smile, then explained with a stiff upper lip, "Don't bring me food in the future. I'll just go directly to the cafeteria."

After Suning's reminder, Song Yunhui began to think slowly. Through observation, he found that although Director Cheng was a low-key person, he did things in a bureaucratic manner.

He was also particularly unsuccessful in educating his children. His son Cheng Qianli behaved like a yanei in the Jinzhou Factory and could not stay in any workshop for more than a year. Now, all departments of the Jinzhou Factory have been rotated by Cheng Qianli.

As for Cheng Kaiyan, it was even harder to describe. Beneath her playful and cute appearance lay her willfulness and arrogance. At the same time, he also learned some information indirectly from the children of Jinzhou Factory and felt that he was indeed too impulsive.

(End of this chapter)