Siheyuan: I am the seventh uncle of Banggen

"Xiao Ming" Yan Jingkai was particularly excited when he saw Zhang Dabao.

"Uncle, have breakfast. I bought steamed buns, xiaolongbao, and tea eggs." Zhang Dabao handed over the breakfast.

"Xiao Ming, the task is difficult, but it doesn't matter. Just look for an opportunity slowly," Yan Jingkai said.

"Uncle, the mission is accomplished. I took the photos. Please develop them and tell them later," Zhang Dabao said while eating breakfast.

"Finished? How did you do it? It's true that heroes emerge from youth. I'm convinced." Yan Jingkai was a little excited and the tea egg in his hand almost fell to the ground.

"Isn't it good to have it accomplished? He should have died long ago. A traitor has brought us so much damage. Now his family is not having a good life either. He left behind so much money. Now it has become a disaster," Zhang Dabao said gloatingly.

"Today, I must have a drink, I'm so happy," Yan Jingkai said with a smile.

"What kind of wine do we drink so early in the morning? Do we have the habit of drinking early in the morning in our hometown?" Zhang Dabao said.

"Xiao Ming, actually we also have morning wine in our hometown." At this time, Zhong Daohao came over and bowed to Zhang Dabao. Zhang Dabao nodded and signaled Yan Jingkai with his eyes.

"Brother Yan, you had a very rich breakfast. I also happened to have something happy happen to me. Can I borrow your breakfast? Can we have a cup together?" Zhong Daohao said.

"I'll go get some wine." Seeing that he had drinking buddies, Yan Jingkai wanted to go into the house to get some wine.

"I'll get it. You serve the dishes and I'll serve the wine. I have wine in my car. We won't drink foreign wine today. Let's have a bottle of Xifeng. What I want most is the soju made in the workshop in my hometown." Zhong Daohao took a bottle of wine from the car, and the three of them started eating and drinking in the hotel opened by Yan Jing.

After breakfast, Zhang Dabao and Zhong Daohao left Yan Jingkai's hotel together. After Zhong Daohao left, Zhang Dabao handed the film in his pocket to Yan Jingkai.

This time I didn’t go to Zhong Daohao’s house, but came to his company.

"Hello, Mr. Zhong..."

"boss……"

The three of them entered the company and met white-collar workers who greeted Zhong Daohao one after another, and Zhong Daohao nodded in response.

Arriving at Zhong Daohao's office, Zhang Dabiao followed him in, while Wang Xing went to the office next door. "Xiao Ming, you did a great job. Someone called me early this morning and said something happened at Yong's house, but it was unclear what it was. Since Ying Mao had sealed off the scene, I knew you had taken action. Did you encounter any trouble?"

"It was no trouble. It was just a coincidence that his window on the second floor was open. I climbed in, stabbed him a few times, knocked the woman unconscious, put the knife in her hand, and then returned the same way," Zhang Dabia said with a smile.

"Xiao Ming, you've helped me so much this time. I'll buy you a villa, too? A Mercedes-Benz from West Germany. As a young man, you should act like a young man," said Zhong Daohao.

"Uncle Zhong, it's really not necessary. I'm not in Hong Kong most of the time, and these things are a waste. By the way, I remember you said that Yong Heqi wanted your land. Are you also in the real estate business?" Zhang Dabao asked.

"I'm in the real estate business and I also have a construction company. If you're interested, I can give you 20% of the shares in the real estate company," said Zhong Daohao.

"Uncle Zhong, I'm not interested in real estate for the time being. Does your company use steel bars? I have channels in China, the quality can be absolutely guaranteed, and the price is much cheaper than in Hong Kong," said Zhang Dabao.

"Xiao Ming, who are you?" Zhong Daohao was a little confused. Aren't you from Taiwan? What, did I guess wrong?

"Uncle Zhong, my identity is not important. What's important is that everyone can make money. If you don't make money, how can you buy a house or a car? You can only rely on yourself," said Zhang Dabao.

"That makes sense. This sentence is absolutely true. Having something yourself is not as good as having it from your parents. But Xiao Ming, can the quality of the steel bars there really be guaranteed?" Zhong Daohao is a big capitalist. He knows some of the domestic conditions and knows that the current domestic productivity is relatively backward.

"I can produce according to your quality requirements, and you don't have to pay if it fails the inspection," said Zhang Dabao.

"Xiao Ming, steel bars are used to build houses, and I must be responsible for the house. So you tell them our quality requirements and send samples first. Once the samples meet the quality requirements, we can sign the contract and pay the deposit," said Zhong Daohao.

"Thank you, Uncle Zhong. I'll arrange it in a moment." Zhang Dabiao was mainly thinking about the task of earning foreign exchange at home. Domestic productivity is not good now. Russia has not only withdrawn its experts, but also demanded early repayment. We have no foreign exchange, so we can only tighten our belts and repay the money with primary products. The price is particularly inappropriate. If we can earn foreign exchange, it will be an opportunity for Li Huaide and Yang Weihua, and a ladder to climb up.

Chapter 259 Industry

"Xiao Ming, for the import of steel bars, are you going to set up your own trading company or use my company?" Zhong Daohao asked.

"Is there any difference?" Zhang Dabao didn't quite understand.

"There's a big difference. If I use your company, I will buy your goods, and I don't care how much money you pay them. But if I use my company, I will pay them and they will give you a commission. Can they give you a commission? Otherwise, I will lower the price and give you your share directly," said Zhong Daohao.

After hearing what Zhong Daohao said, Zhang Dabiao did not answer immediately. Instead, he thought about it and decided that he would definitely have to work in Hong Kong. It would be better to do it sooner rather than later. So he said to Zhong Daohao, "Uncle Zhong, let me start a company and do trade first. Can I import grain from here and sell it back home?"

"It may not be possible to sell grain to the country. Britain and Mao are very hostile to the country now. The inspections at the docks are very strict and the ships cannot leave the port." Zhong Daohao shook his head without any hesitation.

"Damn, Yingmao is so mean, he won't allow this or that," Zhang Dabao said angrily.

"What can we do? They have the final say now. If you run a trading company, you can import some other things from China and then sell them to the West from Hong Kong. Domestic ceramics, textile products, and especially handicrafts are very popular in the West now," Zhong Daohao suggested.

"Thank you for your advice, Uncle Zhong. I will contact the agent today to register a company first, or I can buy a company directly." Space has a lot of money. Zhang Dabiao certainly has the confidence to say this.

"Buy a company. It seems that you have enough money, Xiao Ming. Don't look for an agent. I'll let Wang Xing go with you. There is a textile factory in the suburbs that went bankrupt. The boss owed me money, so he gave the factory to me. I give this factory to you. You saved my life and helped me a lot. I can't not express my appreciation." Zhong Daohao did not allow Zhang Dabao to refuse, and went out to call Wang Xing in.

"Axing, register a new company for Xiao Ming and transfer our suburban Xinghe Textile Factory to Xiao Ming's name. Leave the security personnel to Xiao Ming, and wait until he recruits workers, and then you can withdraw them back," Zhong Daohao said to Wang Xing.

"Uncle Zhong, it's not appropriate. I have money..." Zhang Dabao didn't want his factory and didn't want to owe him a favor.

"No, you have the money so it's yours, but I have to give you the things. Xiao Ming, you said we are fellow villagers and we should help each other in this place. My three sons are not very promising, so I will need your help in the future," said Zhong Daohao.

"No problem, Uncle Zhong, thank you then." Zhang Dabao also bowed and left Zhong Daohao's office with Wang Xing.

In just one morning, Zhang Dabao owned a factory covering an area of ​​20 acres in Hong Kong, with a three-story office building, three-story employee dormitory, two large workshops, a finished product warehouse, and a matching canteen and toilet.

"Xiao Ming, no, I should call you Mr. Yan now," Wang Xing said jokingly.

"Brother Xing, thank you. Go back and tell Uncle Zhong that I thank him. Remember to ask if you have anything else." Zhang Dabao said to Wang Xing while standing at the factory gate.

"Be sure to pass on the message. Let's go in and take a look." Wang Xing introduced Zhang Dabao to the security guards who were watching the house, and told them that this was Mr. Zhong's nephew from his hometown and the new boss of the company.

The two went to the workshop, warehouse, staff dormitory, canteen, and finally came to the office building. "Xiao Ming, the entire third floor was where the boss used to work. There is a lounge and tea room. It's very convenient." Wang Xing brought Zhang Dabao to the third floor.

The office is indeed very luxurious, many times better than the office of Yang Weihua, the deputy director and director of a large factory with thousands of employees. It has a large solid wood desk, a table, a sofa, and a telephone.

"Brother Xing, can I make a phone call?" Zhang Dabao asked.

"You can't do that now. I haven't paid for a long time. You can activate it after you pay the money," said Wang Xing.

"Okay, that's great. Now that we have a company, the next step is to recruit employees," Zhang Dabia said proudly at this time.

Wang Xing didn't say anything, but nodded in agreement. The two went downstairs, left the factory, and returned to the city. Wang Xing returned to Zhong Daohe's company by himself, while Zhang Dabao returned to his apartment.

I didn’t sleep well yesterday, so I decided to make up for it first. Lying on the bed, with the air conditioner on, Zhang Dabao fell asleep.

The next day, as the boss of Huabang Trading, the most important thing for Zhang Dabao was of course to recruit workers. With money and a company, he naturally had to show off and could not do everything by himself. There should be no talent market now, and the best way was to advertise in the newspaper. As a foreign trade company, he had to find two people who knew foreign languages, and then find a manager, and let the manager arrange the rest. He would wait until he returned to China and find a few security guards. In Zhang Dabao's subconscious mind, Chinese people were the most trustworthy.

Before placing the advertisement, Zhang Dabiao paid the phone bill and left a note on the job posting.

In such a large office, there was a large double bed in the suite. What did the original boss want to do? No wonder the company did not do well, because there were too many female employees in the textile factory. After changing all the bedding and disinfecting the lounge and office furniture, Zhang Dabiao sat down at his desk.

He dialed the number in his hand, and the number he called was Li Huaide's office. After a long wait, the call was finally connected, "Hello, this is Li Huaide."

"Cousin, it's me. Please remember a few parameters and see if our factory can produce such steel products. Isn't the country short of foreign exchange? It just so happens that a comrade here has a relative who is a big boss. If our products can meet the requirements, he can import steel from our factory, and they will pay in Hong Kong dollars or US dollars," said Zhang Dabao.

"You tell me, I'll write it down." With an excited heart and trembling hands, Li Huaide wrote down the several parameters Zhang Dabao mentioned. He told Li Huaide that the quality must meet the standards, and agreed that Zhang Dabao would call Li Huaide again in three days.

Putting down the phone in his hand, Li Huaide was very excited. In fact, he was over 40 years old and in a leadership position, so his emotions were no longer visible on his face. However, this matter was too big, and as a leader, he certainly knew the significance of foreign exchange to the country.

"Old Wang, come here quickly, I have something urgent to discuss with you," Li Huaide called Wang Cheng.

"What's the matter? Why are you in such a hurry?" Wang Cheng came over after receiving the call.

"See if we can make a product like this?" Li Huaide handed the parameters in his hand to Wang Cheng.

"We can make it. Our Red Star Factory is so big, can't we make steel bars?" Wang Cheng said after taking a look.

"I'm talking about thousands or tens of thousands of tons. Can the product quality be like this? If it's not up to standard, the other party won't pay a penny," Li Huaide said, looking at Wang Cheng's indifferent face.

"So strict? The project there? It's quite a big undertaking." Wang Cheng became serious and picked up the paper again.

"If you can meet the requirements, you can exchange it for US dollars," Li Huaide said again.

"What? US dollars? Lao Li, do you have channels?" Wang Cheng stood up directly.

Chapter 260: Rumors about the Steel Mill

"Sit down. You are in your forties and you don't have the composure at all," Li Huaide motioned Wang Cheng to sit down. "He has a relationship with Da Biao. He just called me. If you think you are capable, we will go to find the factory director. If you think the quality standards cannot be met, if Da Biao calls again, I will reject him," said Li Huaide.

"Li Huaide, do you still have any sense of responsibility? You are the first deputy director of the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill. Is this what you should say? Is it not okay if I say it? It must be okay. Can't it be converted into US dollars?" Wang Cheng was a little anxious.

"Really? The requirements there are not the same as in our country. The inspection is very strict. If you don't meet the standards, you won't get a penny, and the products may not be able to be retrieved," Li Huaide continued to ask.

"If you fail to meet my requirements, you can cut off my head and use it as a chamber pot," Wang Cheng swore.

"Let's go find the factory director." Li Huaide and Wang Cheng came to Yang Weihua's office. Xu Sinian was reporting on his work at that time. When the two heard about this, they found Liu Le again. The Red Star Steel Rolling Mill held a temporary factory director's office meeting. At the meeting, they unified their thoughts and required that the samples must be completed to high standards and that this order must be won to earn foreign exchange for the country. Whoever drags his feet will be the enemy of Red Star Steel Rolling Mill, and whoever affects the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill's order will be a sinner.

After the meeting, Wang Cheng organized a meeting of the quality and technology department, and Liu Le arranged capable personnel in the production workshop to start work.

After the meeting, Xu Sinian came to Li Huaide's office and sat down.

"Sinian, this is an opportunity for our entire team. Have you heard that Director Mao of the Metallurgical Bureau is going to be transferred?" Li Huaide said to Xu Sinian.

Xu Sinian was a little confused and didn't quite understand what Li Huaide meant.

"Now that Director Mao is gone, who will be the director? The deputy directors in the bureau are all old and not professional cadres. I heard that this time the higher-ups want to choose someone who understands technology and has management skills to be the director." Li Huaide mentioned Xu Sinian again.

"Director Li, do you mean that Director Yang has a chance?" Xu Sinian understood now.

"He had little chance before, but it's different now. We can earn foreign exchange. Which steel rolling mill in the country can do that now? The output of Shanghai No. 5 Steel Mill and several factories in Northeast China are greater than ours, but can they earn foreign exchange?" said Li Huaide.

"Now that Director Yang has gone up, will the higher-ups send another person over?" Xu Sinian had his own concerns.

"Of course it is possible, but we have to let Director Yang take over first. If Director Yang doesn't make progress, how can I make progress? If I don't make progress, how can you make progress? Si Nian, we can't be hesitant when doing things, we must move forward courageously. There is a bad rumor in the factory now, especially against Director Yang. Have you heard about it?" Li Huaide asked.

"I heard about it, but no one believed it. Who could believe that Zhang Cuihua and Director Yang were having an affair?" Xu Sinian laughed as he said this.

"Of course no one believes it, but what is the purpose of these people spreading this news? Zhang Cuihua has just been promoted to an officer. Working in a place as simple as the Women's Federation, she has no conflict of interest with most people. Are they trying to stir up trouble? They want to ruin Director Yang's reputation and prevent him from making progress. This matter should have something to do with Zhang Cuihua of the Women's Federation. The Women's Federation is under your charge and you must pay attention to it. If necessary, let the Security Department investigate it," said Li Huaide.

Xu Sinian had heard about this rumor a long time ago. Rumors spread quickly, and most of them come and go without a trace. When Xu Sinian heard about it, he burst out laughing. Zhang Cuihua and Director Yang were having an affair. How hungry was Director Yang to do it? He was a deputy director-level cadre. There were many young girls and wives who wanted to throw themselves into his arms but couldn't find a way. If Director Yang had such an idea, there would be many 18-year-old girls who wanted to throw themselves on him. Would he choose Zhang Cuihua? Regardless of Zhang Cuihua's beauty or ugliness, she was 47 years old this year. Not only was she so old, but she was also fat. She was 1.5 meters tall and weighed more than 150 kilograms. Who could accept this?

Xu Sinian didn't take it seriously, and the people in the factory all thought it was a joke and didn't pay much attention to it. The person who spread the news probably didn't expect that the original news was a romantic scandal, but everyone treated it as a joke.

After listening to Li Huaide's words, Xu Sinian took it seriously. Now is a critical period for Director Yang and Director Li, and it is also a critical moment for himself. He can't be in charge of work in such an unclear way. As long as the factory exports and earns foreign exchange, the higher-ups will naturally commend him, and his further progress will be a natural thing.

Xu Sinian began to investigate, but in fact, Zhang Cuihua, the victim of this rumor, had already launched an investigation.

When rumors spread, the parties involved are usually the last to know. But Zhang Cuihua is different. She has her own Women's Federation team, as well as friends like Sister Chen, and relatives like Zhang Lianhua and He Yuzhu. She knew about the rumors as soon as they spread.

As a senior widow, Zhang Cuihua had heard many rumors. Such news did not make her furious, but she was a little angry. After she got over her anger, she started to investigate both in the factory and on the street. In the factory, her women's team, plus Chen Jie and other female employees, plus Liu Lan and Meng Wutong, she found Huang Xinsheng in the security department, and these people were enough; in the street, she only found two people, one was Zhao Chunyan and the other was Liu Chuncao.

After the director's office meeting, the entire steel mill became busy. All departments and workshops set strict requirements for their employees and raised the work standards. Yang Weimin, who worked in the publicity department, sensed something unusual was going to happen at the Red Star Steel Mill, and his chance to pay back the money had come.

After Zhang Dabao placed the advertisement in the newspaper, people started signing up the next day. Zhang Dabao did not say much and asked the job seekers to come directly to the factory for the interview.

After screening, Zhang Dabiao chose a former bank manager in his thirties to serve as the deputy general manager of Huabang Commerce. The general manager was naturally his responsibility. This deputy general manager had just lost his job a few days ago because his company was burned down in a fire. By the way, he used to work at HSBC. He is 32 years old this year and has two children. The key is that he has to pay off the loan to buy a house, which puts him under great financial pressure. The reason for choosing him is that he has a family. Zhang Dabiao believes that people with families have a stronger sense of responsibility and can be serious and responsible at work under financial pressure.

After selecting the deputy general manager, he also selected an accountant and a foreign trade manager. All three of them were directly responsible to Zhang Dabao. Zhang Dabao handed over other work to the deputy general manager Hu Yongjia.