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Chapter 659 The Art of Leadership
The next day, Suning and the five-member leadership team of Donghai Chemical Plant left the capital and took an ordinary train directly to Shanghai to Donghai City. At this time, Suning and the other five were full of anticipation for their future career.

"Director, I heard that Song Yunhui and Fang Ping from Jinzhou Factory will bring technical personnel to our Donghai Chemical Factory next?" Ma Baoping, who was sitting opposite Suning, asked Suning with some confusion.

"Yes! With the addition of Song Yunhui and Fang Ping, our Donghai Chemical Plant can be said to be strong." Su Ning smiled and nodded at Ma Baoping, knowing that Ma Baoping had always believed that the position of factory director should be his.

"Director, you are already a domestic chemical expert. With Han as the deputy director in charge of technology, I don't think it's necessary to transfer Song Yunhui and Fang Ping here, right?"

"Director Ma, I believe you've also heard from Director Zhou that the Ministry places great importance on our Donghai Chemical Plant. It's difficult for Director Han and I to achieve perfection alone. With Song Yunhui and Fang Ping, our construction will be accelerated. This is a great thing."

"Director, I understand. How should we arrange for Song Yunhui and Fang Ping?"

"Ma Factory, the department has confirmed the rank of deputy factory director for Song Yunhui and his team. Together with Han Factory, they will be responsible for the construction of the three connections and one leveling, as well as the subsequent equipment installation. It just so happens that the three of Han Factory and his team can be divided into three areas. Every day, we will publicize the areas they are responsible for. This will also allow us to form healthy competition within the company."

"Director, will this cause conflicts within our leadership?" Upon hearing Suning's competitive arrangement, Ma Baoping couldn't help but feel shocked and sigh in his heart, because this was very different from the "peaceful" leadership relationship in his mind. He thought that young people still did not understand the art of leadership.

"Mr. Han, what do you think?" Suning did not answer Ma Baoping directly, but turned to look at Han Zegang on the side and asked.

"Director, I agree with your decision. We who are engaged in technology should talk about technology." Han Zegang is a straightforward technician. He can't understand the twists and turns in the words of Suning and Ma Baoping.

"Haha, Ma Chang, look at our harmonious working atmosphere, how could there be any conflicts?"

"Director, you are right. I may have been a little inconsiderate."

"Ma Chang, our Donghai Chemical Plant is a new factory, so we should put aside all burdens and move forward together. Only in this way can we bring into play all the advantages of our Donghai Chemical Plant."

"Director, I know what to do."

Soon, Suning and his five companions arrived in Donghai, and then they started working hard, eating and living together. Then, when Song Yunhui and Fang Ping arrived with technical personnel, the temporary command center of Donghai Chemical Plant had been established by the five-person team.

"Song Yunhui, Fang Ping, welcome to join the Donghai Chemical Plant." Looking at the two people who had "fought bloody battles" together at the Jinzhou Chemical Plant back then, Suning led the leadership of the Donghai Factory out to greet them.

"Suning, you haven't come back to Jinzhou to see us for so many years." Song Yunhui looked at Suning in front of him with resentment, and his eyes seemed to say that Suning was a "heartless man."

"Haha, where do I have the time? When I was in the capital, I wanted to break it into pieces for myself."

"That's true! I heard that you are now an associate professor at China University of Petroleum?"

"Yes! I go back to school once in a while and reminisce about my youth."

That evening, Suning organized a grand welcome banquet. In addition to Suning and Ma Baoping, seven factory leaders, Suning also invited technical personnel transferred from Jinzhou Chemical Plant. Then all the backbones of Donghai Chemical Plant celebrated with great enthusiasm.

After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, they returned to the temporary dormitory at the Donghai Chemical Plant to rest. When Song Yunhui and Fang Ping arrived at the same dormitory as Su Ning, Song Yunhui, unable to contain himself any longer, looked at Su Ning and asked, "Suning, I heard that our Donghai Chemical Plant uses Japanese equipment?"

"Yes! It was decided by Director Lu of the Planning Department of the Chemical Industry Headquarters."

"Lu Xiaola?"

"Yes! It's him, the most famous second-generation talent in the chemical industry."

"Suning, the Suning I know is not so easy to compromise. What happened to you in the past few years?" Song Yunhui knew that Suning would never compromise so easily, and was annoyed that Suning had changed so much.

"Song Yunhui, Suning may have his own difficulties. You can't blame Suning entirely!" Hearing Song Yunhui's accusations against Suning, Fang Ping on the side thought that Suning had his own difficulties.

"Xiaohui, Fang Ping, I treat you two as brothers. Today, I want to tell you something from my heart."

"Suning, tell me! I want to hear how you explain it." Song Yunhui's tone still sounded like a resentful young wife who was betrayed by a "heartless man".

"Xiaohui, Fang Ping, I'm not compromising with that Lu Xiaola guy. I'm compromising with the embargo for a while."

"What? Embargo?" Song Yunhui and Fang Ping both looked at Suning with their eyes wide open in shock.

"That's right! Although the news hasn't really been released yet, my information is absolutely reliable. That's why I compromised and used Japanese equipment to avoid unnecessary arguments. I also imposed a one-year delivery limit."

"Suning, is the news about the embargo reliable?" Song Yunhui also felt the urgency of the situation at this time, and then looked at Suning in front of him with a nervous face and asked.

"Xiaohui, even though it's just some Western parliamentarians colluding right now, it's definitely true! I'm really worried that blindly arguing about equipment selection will waste our precious time, and we'll end up with nothing."

"Suning, why haven't I heard Liang Sisen mention the embargo?"

"Huh? Song Yunhui, do you think that little girl Liang Sishen knows everything?"

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"Song Yunhui, Fang Ping, this is the equipment procurement list for our Donghai Chemical Plant. You may wish to study it first."

Soon, the "leaders" Song Yunhui and Fang Ping fell into deep thought. At this time, Song Yunhui and Fang Ping both believed that under the background of the embargo, this was the best equipment procurement plan. Then they had no objection to the next work and were full of enthusiasm. Suning also arranged for Song Yunhui to be responsible for the construction of the wharf, which was also the greatest recognition of his ability.

"Boom boom boom!"

Suddenly, there was a knock on his office door. Su Ning, who was slacking off in the office, looked up in confusion and saw Ma Baoping walking in with a young, capable girl with short hair. "Director, this is the dock professional sent to us by the chemical headquarters."

"Oh? Haha, welcome!" Suning quickly stood up to greet the short-haired girl in front of him.

"Director, this is my work certificate. My name is Feng Xuehua. I graduated from Ocean University and have been working at Tianjin Port." The short-haired girl smiled and introduced herself to Su Ning in front of her. Her eyes narrowed when she saw that Su Ning was as young as the rumors said.

"Mr. Feng, it seems that the chemical headquarters really values our Donghai Chemical Plant and really sent you, a dock professional, to us." Suning looked at the girl in front of him with surprise, and kept praising her.

"Director, you are too kind." The short-haired girl Feng Xuehua couldn't help but feel shy at the compliment.

"Ma Chang, you should go back to work first!" At this time, Su Ning suddenly looked at Ma Baoping and told him his next arrangements. "I will take Engineer Feng to the dock myself. Song Chang is right there."

"Okay! Then I'll trouble you, Director." Ma Baoping suppressed his surprise, said a few polite words and left.

After Ma Baoping left the office, Su Ning looked at Feng Xuehua again and said, "Mr. Feng, please take a seat! Let me first give you a brief introduction to the specifics of the Donghai Wharf."

"Thank you, director."

"Engineer Feng, this is the information for the Donghai Factory dock. According to our plan, we are planning to build a high-standard dock integrating warehousing and transportation, with a minimum carrying capacity of over 300,000 tons."

"Ah? Director, this task goal is quite difficult!" Feng Xuehua took the information in surprise, and couldn't help feeling shocked in his heart.

"That's right! This task is indeed very difficult." Suning nodded in agreement, then smiled and explained again, "The person in charge of the terminal project at our Donghai Chemical Plant is Deputy Director Song Yunhui. He is also responsible for some of the infrastructure work at the Donghai Plant. Now that you, a shipping expert, are here, Director Song will have a much easier time."

"Director, I didn't expect our Donghai Plant's project to be so large." Feng Xuehua looked at Su Ning with admiration, his heart filled with emotion and anticipation for the upcoming work. "To be honest, when I was first transferred to the Donghai Chemical Plant, I was a little reluctant. I originally thought that our plant could build a 50,000-ton wharf, which would be great."

"Haha, if it really is a small 50,000-ton terminal, we only need to transfer personnel from the East China Sea Port Authority. Why would we need to apply to the Chemical Headquarters for a transfer?"

"Director, when can I report to the dock?" Feng Xuehua looked at Suning with a smile, feeling full of energy at this moment.

"Haha, let's do it now! I'll take you to the dock myself." Seeing Feng Xuehua's positive work attitude, Su Ning simply struck while the iron was hot and said, "The dormitories have already been built at the dock. Anyway, I think the conditions are pretty good in all aspects."

"Thank you, director."

Then Suning took Feng Xuehua downstairs and left the simple temporary office building of Donghai Chemical Plant under the surprised gaze of his colleagues in the factory office. He then got into his Land Rover SUV and took Feng Xuehua straight to the Donghai Factory Pier on the seaside.

Speaking of this Land Rover off-road vehicle, we have to mention Gao Xiangrong's excellent logistical work. I don't know how he contacted the Guangdong Customs, but he got a batch of seized original imported cars from the Guangdong Customs. Suning fell in love with this latest Land Rover off-road vehicle at first sight, and then this off-road vehicle became his own private car.

"Mr. Ma, it seems that our factory director values Engineer Feng very much!" Gao Xiangrong saw Ma Baoping looking out the window at the SUV going away, and then whispered meaningfully in Ma Baoping's ear.

"Haha, maybe it's because they young people can chat with each other!"

"Director Ma, you must not be complacent!" Hearing Ma Baoping's casual words, Gao Xiangrong worriedly reminded him, "Once the wharf is truly built, our factory will definitely set up a wharf storage branch. I'm afraid our factory director has already started planning it."

"Hmm? Old Gao, that's quite possible." Seeing Gao Xiangrong open up to him so openly, and the two of them now being "dependent on each other," Ma Baoping finally began to speak his mind. "Our factory director always likes to think three steps ahead. It's difficult for others to catch up with him, and his age always makes people overlook his abilities and methods."

"Ma Chang, should we also transfer some dock personnel here?" Seeing that he had finally aroused Ma Baoping's greed, Gao Xiangrong suddenly revealed his true purpose.

"Huh? Lao Gao, our Zhongyuan factory is located in the inland area, but there are no suitable dock talents!" Although Ma Baoping agreed with Gao Xiangrong's proposal, he was faced with the embarrassment of having no one available.

"Ma Chang, ever since I took charge of the logistics for our Donghai Factory, I've gotten to know a mid-level manager at the Donghai Port Authority. I feel like his amateur skills are quite high." Seeing Ma Baoping approaching his pre-set, Gao Xiangrong introduced this "talented person" with surprise. "No matter her qualifications or abilities, she's definitely much better than this young lady, Feng Xuehua."

Ma Baoping suddenly glanced at Gao Xiangrong meaningfully. They had worked together for so long, having been transferred from their old unit, the Zhongyuan Factory, to the Donghai Chemical Plant. How could he not understand his old buddy's intentions? He was simply trying to use the opportunity to position his trusted aides. Thinking of how Suning and Song Yunhui had transferred many technical personnel from the Jinzhou Factory, and how Han Zegang, the naive man, had been brought in by them, Ma Baoping felt that the power of the Zhongyuan faction was truly diminishing.

"Okay! I'll take care of this."

"Haha, that's great." Seeing that Ma Baoping finally agreed, Gao Xiangrong couldn't help but feel pleasantly surprised. "Ma Chang, we just can't be too honest. Look at how Suning and Song Yunhui were placing their men. Each one was more ruthless than the other."

"Well, what you said makes sense, Lao Gao. Honest people always suffer the most."

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After arranging Feng Xuehua at the dock, Suning suddenly felt a lot more relaxed. Now the Donghai Factory has officially become regular, and there is very little that he, as the factory director, really needs to do.

"Director Song, I'm leaving Engineer Feng to you. You must train her well!" Su Ning said to Song Yunhui, who was wearing a white safety helmet.

"Director, don't worry. I am definitely not inferior to you in cultivating talents." Song Yunhui was very confident in his abilities, and said to Suning indifferently.

"Director Song, a transportation and warehousing branch will be set up at the port as planned. Please see if there are any suitable talents in this area. I plan to find a factory director to be responsible for the management of the branch." Seeing that Song Yunhui did not understand what he meant, Suning suddenly explained the plan in detail.

"Ah? Director, there is only one Engineer Feng at the dock of our Donghai Chemical Plant. Isn't it too early to consider this issue now?" Song Yunhui looked at Suning in front of him with some surprise. He felt that what Suning thought about every day was endless.

"Xiaohui, do you believe that other dock workers will be transferred to our Donghai factory soon?"

"Suning, are you talking about Ma Baoping and Gao Xiangrong?" Song Ronghui immediately had his own guess. After all, he had also learned about power struggles in recent years.

"That's right! I guess even the usually honest Han Zegang would have his own ideas."

"Huh? Suning, what you said makes sense." At this time, Song Yunhui nodded in agreement.

"Xiaohui, I don't mind who is chosen as the director of this branch factory, but he must be a worthy talent. Good-for-nothings are not allowed to appear in our Donghai factory." Suning suddenly told Song Yunhui his own standards for employment, believing that Song Yunhui could understand his intentions.

"Okay, I understand. I will observe these people carefully." Sure enough, Song Yunhui nodded in understanding.

"Xiaohui, you should also check on the infrastructure construction site more often. After all, you own one-third of the area. Besides, Han Zegang is a bit of a pushover. Fang Ping's experience is relatively low, so he can't control him. I'm worried that Han Zegang won't be able to hold his ground."

"Okay! I know what to do."

Suning drove directly from Donghai to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, which took about two or three hours, and it only took two and a half hours to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao to Beijing. As long as he knew the accurate flight schedule, Suning could easily return to his home in Beijing.

When Zhang Kejian and his wife saw Su Ning suddenly come back, they couldn't help but be surprised, "Su Ning, how come you suddenly have time to come back?"

"Daddy!" Su Kaiyue, who is four years old this year, rushed towards Su Ning in surprise.

Suning took his son in his arms, and then little Hyatt hung on his father Suning's neck like a little kangaroo, with his two little legs wrapped around Suning's waist, and he was reluctant to let go.

"Uncle, aunt, the work at the Donghai factory is now on track, and I have time to come back and rest for a few days." Su Ning, holding his son, looked at Zhang Kejian and his wife in front of him with a smile.

"Suning, it's okay for you to come back to Beijing often, but you must take care of the internal affairs of the factory." Zhang Kejian couldn't help but remind Suning, worried that Suning would be careless and have his home robbed by others.

"Uncle, don't worry! I'm not a fool." Suning certainly understood what Zhang Kejian meant, and then explained with a nonchalant smile.

"Well, Suning, just keep it in mind."

"Haiyue, we don't have much stuff left at home. Can daddy take you out to buy some?" Suning said to his son lovingly.

"Okay! Daddy, I want to eat chocolate." Little Hyatt said his request in surprise, feeling very happy at this moment.

"Haha, great! Buy chocolates for our Hyatt."

"Suning, you just got home, you should take a day off first!" Zhang Kejian's wife looked at the tired Suning with some heartache and said.

"Auntie, I'm fine! I just happened to take Hyatt out for some fun." Suning explained to the old woman with a nonchalant smile.

"Well, then just buy less, don't buy too much."

"Auntie, I understand."

"Ah!" After seeing Su Ning carrying Su Kaiyue out, Zhang Kejian's wife sighed helplessly, and then said to Zhang Kejian beside her with emotion, "Old Zhang, look at what a good child this Su Ning is! Our Zhang Ting just doesn't have the luck to enjoy such a life."

"Ah! The children's problems are all my fault. When I was young, I was only focused on work and neglected my children's education. That's why Zhang Bin and Zhang Ting have no family affection at all."

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The next day, Suning brought carefully prepared gifts and went to the homes of Zhou Si and Yin Fang respectively. Because Suning knew that Zhou Si was a hidden chemical tycoon, he still needed to establish a good relationship with him. As for Yin Fang, he was also his true mentor. There was no reason for him to forget his former benefactor after he became successful.

Seeing Suning's sudden visit, Zhou Si was obviously a little stunned, "Suning, why did you suddenly run back to Beijing?"

"Leader, I'm here to report to you in person, and I'd also like to ask you to guide our next work." Suning explained the purpose of his visit with a smile.

"Haha, Suning, you are such a little rascal." At this moment, Zhou Si's joy was beyond words.

Su Ning quickly put down the gift in his hand, and then followed Zhou Si to his study. He took out the work results of this period and the specific plans for the future from his briefcase and handed them to Zhou Si, the big boss of the chemical headquarters in front of him.

Director Zhou was really satisfied with Suning's attitude now, but he felt more comfortable with it than with his direct subordinates Ma Baoping and Gao Xiangrong. Everything they did made people feel like they were in the spring breeze. Suddenly, he couldn't help but examine in his heart who was his confidant.

"Director Zhou, our focus lately has been on infrastructure and the dock. I've divided the infrastructure into three areas, assigning them to Han Zegang, Song Yunhui, and Fang Ping respectively. This will bring the construction schedule forward by three to five months."

"Well, very good! While pursuing speed, we must also pay attention to quality issues." Zhou Si nodded very satisfied, and then couldn't help but give instructions to Suning.

"Please rest assured, leader. Song Yunhui, Han Zegang and the other two, who are specifically responsible for the infrastructure work, have formed a good competitive relationship. There will definitely be no cutting corners. Moreover, our Donghai Chemical Plant has also received strong support from the local government, which allows us to have almost no worries."

"Well, Suning, it's really exciting to see you and Song Yunhui working together. Now everyone in the chemical headquarters is expecting you to achieve brilliant results." Zhou Si looked at the well-mannered Suning in front of him and suddenly felt more and more satisfied. He also told Suning a good news, "Suning, the equipment from Japan has started to be shipped. I believe that all of it will be delivered within a year."

"Great! Zhou Si, it seems that Lu Si's ability is really strong."

“Although Brother Lu is a second-generation person with a poor background, his abilities are still quite good.”

"Boss, in order to facilitate the hospitality work of Donghai Chemical Plant in the future and not distract us from non-core business, we are planning to contact a hotel company to affiliation with us. We will build a five-star hotel in Shanghai and a four-star hotel in Donghai."

"Oh? Was it discussed at the meeting at the Donghai factory?"

"Not yet! I just want to ask your opinion first, and then submit it to the meeting schedule of the Donghai Factory."

"Well, this matter is very complicated. I also need to ask the higher authorities." Seeing that Suning was doing things so steadily, Zhou Si was really delighted.

"Haha, then I'll trouble you, leader."

"Suning, I saw that your Donghai Chemical Plant's plan is to build a branch factory at the Donghai Wharf?" Soon Zhou Si looked up at Suning again in confusion and asked.

"Yes! Leader, only by standardizing the docks of the Donghai Chemical Plant can we better support the development of the Donghai Chemical Plant."

"Yeah, that makes sense! Do you have a suitable person in charge?"

"Not yet! We will continue to introduce professional talents in the terminal, and then judge their work ability based on their work performance." Suning smiled and said his way of selecting the person in charge.

"Well, this method is very safe." Zhou Si nodded in agreement.

"Leader, I want to record their respective work performances, and then I will come to the capital frequently to ask for your instructions."

"Oh! That's not necessary. It's too hard for you to do this." Zhou Si couldn't help but smile, but he kept refusing.

"Leader, it's very convenient to travel back and forth from Shanghai to Beijing. It's not as troublesome and tiring as I imagined."

"Suning, I will consult with your superiors about the hotel company affiliation as soon as possible."

"Thank you, leader."

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(End of this chapter)