Reborn in 1985, starting from a machine factory

"Director Chen, leave this to me!" Sun Dapao volunteered.

"Since I sell this thing, I'll definitely need to install and debug it for people."

"I'll fix it while I'm at it. If we really can't keep up later, we'll figure something out."

Chen Rui nodded and wrote Sun Kang's name down in her notebook.

"Alright, there's one last thing left." Chen Rui closed the notebook.

"That's production volume!"

"If this antenna project goes smoothly, we should be prepared to recruit more staff at any time."

"At that time, Factory Manager Zhou might need to plan ahead regarding materials, site, and workstations!"

"I haven't seen the product's effects, but if what you're saying is true, then this area is definitely not enough!" Zhou Rui said.

"However, I don't think there's any rush. Let product sales speak for themselves."

Chen Rui nodded.

Sun Dapao stood up: "I've hired a lion dance troupe for tomorrow afternoon at People's Park. If you have time, you can go and join in the fun."

"Hmm?" Chen Rui and Chen Mo looked up at the same time, and even Zhou Rui did not.

"When the gongs and drums sound, the whole street will be alerted. Just you wait and see!"

"We guarantee our antenna will be a resounding success!"

Sun Dapao revealed a hint of smugness.

A man of the martial world!

He only vaguely understood what kind of output and materials were being used in production.

But how should it be arranged to be appealing?

All the people present combined are not as good as him.

"Sun Kang, wait a minute, you still have a few agreements to sign."

"Also, your friends, if things are stable, will need to sign agreements as well."

"Only with this agreement can the factory pay your wages," Chen Rui said.

Sun Dapao shrugged: "I'll listen to Factory Director Chen."

Chen Mo also closed his notebook; he had chatted with Chen Rui until very late the night before.

She came from the Third Light Industry, so even if she didn't know the details, she at least had a general idea and understood it quickly.

As for how to manage people and how to understand them thoroughly, there's no way to explain that; you can only work on it little by little.

Management is, after all, about people.

There are fixed procedures for resolving issues, but not for dealing with people.

...

Beiyang Heavy Industry!

Monday afternoon!

The conference room was full of people.

All the ministers sat around the table, while the directors each had a stool.

The factory manager sat at the top of the table, and Secretary Liu sat next to him.

"Knock knock!"

"Quiet down!"

Secretary Liu tapped on the table.

"Today is the factory's weekly meeting. Let's start by discussing the first item: the simplified approval process for Assistant Engineer Chen Mo."

Please state your opinion on this matter!

Director Li's face stiffened; he couldn't speak directly.

Yang Hui's rank was not high enough to attend such a meeting.

He glanced unconsciously at the head of the Equipment and Power Department, then quickly looked away.

It's no use talking to anyone!

This was arranged by the factory manager, and none of those people dared to openly go against him.

He sighed silently.

Suddenly, Deputy Factory Director Qian raised his hand.

Secretary Liu blinked: "Does Factory Director Qian have any objections?"

"No, no, no, I have no objection!" Deputy Factory Director Qian, a chubby middle-aged man, waved his hand.

"This young man is hardworking and technically skilled; he would be a top-notch talent anywhere."

"I heard that the aid project in Africa will be delayed by at least a week, and it seems to be related to this person!"

"I wonder if we should discuss this first?"

"Need not!"

"One at a time!" the factory manager began. "After we finish discussing this matter, we can move on to the next one."

"Alright, then I have no problem!" Deputy Factory Director Qian withdrew his hand.

"Okay!" Secretary Liu looked around. "Then please sign off. This matter is approved."

Although Director Li was extremely unwilling, he swallowed all his words.

"The second item concerns implementing production responsibilities!"

"Have you all read the article 'Production Early Warning Mechanism'?"

"Do any of you have any opinions?"

Director Li's heart sank.

The pace of the meeting was clearly being deliberately controlled.

If this order is followed, the responsibility for delaying the project will become extremely clear.

He looked at Deputy Factory Director Qian, and the Production Manager did the same.

Deputy Factory Director Qian gently tapped the table.

Director Li stood up: "Director Liu, this document has a serious problem."

"Oh? Director Li, tell me about it!" Secretary Liu said with a smile.

"According to what Chen Mo said in this document, what does he consider his comrades to be?"

"We're all comrades in arms at Beiyang Heavy Industry, but does Chen Mo trust us even a little?"

"Or is it that without this document, if the equipment breaks down, no one will repair it?"

"Is no one going to take responsibility for the construction delays?"

Director Li spoke up: "This is purely a lack of trust in comrades, and it's superfluous!"

"Oh! That makes sense!"

Secretary Liu directly pulled out another document.

"Let's discuss this matter first: the delays in the construction of the aid project in Africa."

"What are Director Li's thoughts on the delays in the construction of aid projects in Africa?"

Director Li cursed under his breath. Chen Mo first refused to sign, and then took several days off in a row.

They didn't find an opportunity to solidify the evidence.

However, with Secretary Liu pressing him, he couldn't back down.

"Ahem!"

Director Li cleared his throat: "I believe this matter is inextricably linked to the operators of the main equipment."

"Furthermore, the equipment is outdated, and the technical department's request to upgrade the equipment should be approved."

"Third, if the shift supervisor fails to handle the situation properly, resulting in secondary damage to the equipment, they should also be held accountable."

"Director Li is right. I've also received several complaint letters!"

"First, a report against Yang Hui of the Equipment and Power Department for neglecting the machines at a critical moment!"

"Chief Zhao of the Equipment and Power Department, are you aware of this matter?" Secretary Liu asked, looking at someone.

"I have already reported this matter to the personnel department and requested that they confiscate the special allowance for this position," one person said calmly as he stood up.

"Does anyone have any objections to the punishment?"

"This is inextricably linked to the project's delays," Secretary Liu said.

There was complete silence below; not a single person spoke.

Secretary Liu nodded slightly: "The second letter, this one says a bit more!"

"The project delay is primarily the responsibility of Director Li. As the workshop director, he should be 100% responsible for the workshop's delay."

"What are Director Li's thoughts on this? What are Minister Liu's thoughts?"

Deputy Factory Director Qian suddenly interjected, "A technician, who just became an assistant engineer, did he explain it clearly?"

"With the factory manager in charge, and the entire factory under his responsibility, shouldn't this matter also be attributed to him?"

"Knock knock!"

The factory manager tapped the table: "I have already explained this matter to my superiors. Deputy Factory Manager Qian is right, everything in the factory is my business."

"But when it comes to the specifics of the workshop, I'll have to ask you all!"

The atmosphere around them turned cold.

Secretary Liu continued, "The second person responsible is Yang Hui!"

"The purpose of the technical department is to ensure the normal operation of equipment. If the project is delayed due to equipment issues, the technical department cannot shirk its responsibility."

"The third person responsible, Squad Leader Song..."

Sentence by sentence, there are no twists or turns.

Even the person who wrote this document had no intention of hiding their identity.

It's Chen Mo!

These straightforward statements, however, leave no room for rebuttal.

Even Deputy Factory Director Qian sighed.

"Ministers of Production and Technology, this matter involves both of you. Please explain the relevant circumstances!"

"That's what Secretary Liu said."

No one spoke or moved in the meeting room.

The production manager couldn't help but want to wipe his sweat.

"etc!"

Director Li raised his hand: "I wonder if Secretary Liu saw my complaint document?"