Reborn in 1985, starting from a machine factory

It was noisy and chaotic.

Most of the village came to help.

Whether they are gossipy or idle.

Even if you can't get involved, just staying on the sidelines for a while will still make them there!

The sound of suona horns!

Sound of gongs and drums!

The dark coffin was placed in the middle of the courtyard, and even the most mischievous child would not run around at this moment.

White flowers and mourning sticks appeared in the courtyard.

More and more people were wearing mourning clothes, and the cries grew louder and louder.

Chen Rui has gone back!

Chen Mo glanced at it a few times, then leaned closer to Li Guihua: "Mom, let's go back. You can't help here!"

"I'm going to the factory with Chen Rui this afternoon, and I can't go without someone at home!"

Li Guihua kept an eye on the room, her right hand resting on her right abdomen.

Hearing Chen Mo speak, she clutched her clothes tightly: "Second brother, didn't you go and ask how He Yumei died?"

"Complications! They say she already had heart problems, and this time she developed other complications, which caused her to collapse!"

Li Guihua's lips were pale, and she couldn't even use her arms.

"Mom, what's wrong?" Chen Mo grabbed Li Guihua's arm.

"It's alright, second brother, help me up!"

Chen Mo gently lifted Li Guihua up.

Not far from home, Li Guihua walked slowly, and several times she wanted to look back.

Chen Mo didn't urge her, and after a while he spoke up: "Mom, did you take your medicine this morning?"

Li Guihua did not speak.

"Mom, many things are fate, and we have no control over them. Look at Zhao Degui, who could have imagined this would happen?"

"However, some things really aren't fate!"

"You're saying that if you don't treat an illness properly and it gets worse, isn't that just bad luck?"

Li Guihua stared wide-eyed at Chen Mo.

Chen Mo continued walking towards home without stopping: "Mom, from now on you need to take your medicine every day. I'll have Chen Fen remind you too!"

"We'll go to the hospital every week. Liu Yue is there too; let her take you through some thorough treatment!"

"Once the illness is cured, medicine will naturally be unnecessary!"

"We save on medicine costs, and our health improves—what's not to like?"

Li Guihua couldn't help but look back in Zhao Degui's direction, then nodded.

...

Red Star Antenna Factory!

Factory Director's Office.

Zhou Rui looked at Chen Rui and Chen Mo in front of him and took a deep drag on his cigarette.

"What do you two mean?"

"We don't have a single unit yet. You two said you sold two thousand sets?"

"And, there are a thousand sets, and payment is received this afternoon?"

Chen Rui smiled, but her eyes held little mirth: "Director Zhou, how many people came today?"

Zhou Rui tapped his cigarette ash: "We've found all one hundred people you wanted, and we even recruited twenty extra!"

"It would be absolutely impossible for these people to become proficient enough to produce in less than three to five days!"

"No, what I mean is, how about we hire another 120 people, working in two shifts, day and night?" Chen Rui blinked.

Zhou Rui stared intently at Chen Rui, then shoved the cigarette into his mouth and took a deep drag: "Director Chen, what kind of work did you do before?"

"With over a hundred people, do you know how many squad leaders and directors you need? Factory Director Chen?"

Chen Rui shook her head: "A group should have a maximum of six to twelve people. Any more than that, and the group leader won't be able to manage them!"

Similarly, a workshop should have a maximum of six groups; any more than that and the workshop foreman will be thrown into chaos!

"In the production department, there should be a maximum of six workshops per department; otherwise, the main person in charge must be assigned an assistant."

"This is how the Third Light Industry Plant is set up, Director Zhou. Are their settings correct?"

"Since Director Chen knows this, you must have a way to handle all these vacancies for team leaders and directors, right?"

"And as for quality and standards, I'm sure you have a way to verify that, right?" Zhou Rui tossed his cigarette butt aside.

"A generous reward will surely bring forth brave men!" Chen Rui said.

"Director Zhou, shall we make the arrangements, or shall we?"

"I can't do it, so I'll trouble Director Chen to take care of it!" Zhou Rui cupped his hands in greeting.

"Okay!" Chen Rui nodded with a smile.

Seeing Zhou Rui leave the office, Chen Rui turned around and asked, "Second brother, what do you think we should do about this?"

"What's up?" Chen Mo asked.

"I didn't realize Director Zhou was dissatisfied!" Chen Rui leaned back in her chair.

Why is he dissatisfied?

"You're asking me?" Chen Rui's eyes widened.

"Hey, auntie, what does that old fogey Director Zhou want?"

"How would I know!" Chen Rui said.

"He wants the factory to be revitalized in his hands, and to make money according to his methods!"

"As a result, you sold a lot of products very quickly without asking for his opinion."

"The decision to expand enrollment was also yours."

"He feels like he's just your subordinate, and you don't understand anything, so naturally he has complaints!" Chen Mo said.

"Ha! Second brother, wasn't this your idea?"

"I didn't say no!"

"What should we do then?"

"Give Lao Liu a 500 yuan bonus!"

"What are you doing?"

"Let's wait for Director Zhou to leave on his own!" Chen Mo said in a low voice.

"There's nothing we can do, Auntie, those distributors will be here soon."

"If you can withstand the pressure of delivery, then follow Director Zhou's approach," Chen Mo said.

"Second brother, what did Factory Director Zhou do wrong?"

"That's all true! It's just that our thinking is outdated. We want products now, and we have to produce them no matter what!"

"Workers come to earn money; these 120 people certainly didn't come because labor is glorious!"

"Director Zhou thinks it's wrong because it's different from what he remembers. We can't change his memories!" Chen Mo said.

"Okay!" Chen Rui pulled out a handful of ten-yuan notes.

"Aren't you worried that Factory Director Zhou will replicate this thing?"

"So what we need to do isn't an antenna, but a Red Star antenna!" Chen Mo tilted his head.

What's the difference?

"Red Star is a brand!" Chen Mo smiled.

Chen Rui didn't understand, so she counted the money in her hand.

"Oh, right, Director Zhou just mentioned the inspection..."

"Squeak!"

Suddenly, the office door opened.

Chen Mo and Chen Rui both looked towards the doorway.

Sun Dapao strolled leisurely into the office, carrying a plate of sunflower seeds.

"Second Brother Chen, you say you're holding a meeting, and you don't even allow people to smoke, let alone provide any sunflower seeds or anything?"

Is this appropriate for you?

Chen Mo smiled and said, "Brother Sun, please have a seat!"

Chen Rui lowered her head and continued counting the money.

"Brother Sun, I have something to tell you!"

"What's up?"

"You're about to have a few competitors in this area!" Chen Mo said with a smile.

Sun Dapao's expression remained unchanged, but a glint of shrewdness flashed in his eyes: "How many?"

"About ten, there are some in every area!"

"I understand!" Sun Dapao said in a deep voice.

"Don't be upset. You're the sales manager for this region; this is a deal you're supposed to handle!"

"I've negotiated the initial price; that's the price for the first batch. The rest, you'll have to work out for yourself!"

"I won't make up for any losses you incur!"

Sun Dapao blinked: "Second Brother Chen, what did you say? I didn't understand?"

"Did you really not understand?" Chen Mo looked up.

"Auntie, explain it to him concisely!"

Chen Rui rolled her eyes at Chen Mo; the money she had just finished counting was now a mess.

"Sun Kang, someone contacted me wanting to buy goods, and I've already finalized the deal with him!"

"This is your area. You'll be responsible for handling these kinds of matters yourself."

"This will not be repeated!"

Sun Dapao wasn't unaware of what he was saying; he couldn't suppress the joy in his eyes.

Is it that simple?

The distribution channels are even counted as their own sales.

They'll pay for this?

How much would that cost?

However, upon hearing Chen Rui's words, he still looked up: "Director Chen, what can we do? This is a one-time exception!"