Chapter 78: Asking for a price to pay back

"I am a high school student and I have to prepare for the midterm exam," Zhang Ke smiled and said, "For the current division of labor, Xu Si is responsible for the company's preparations. You are responsible for negotiating with the Chengnan District Government about contracting and operating a paper mill. The conditions I proposed with Song Peiming yesterday were used as the basis for negotiations, and it does not involve the specific business plan after contracting a paper mill..."

"Do you know what conditions he proposed to Song Peiming yesterday?" Jiang Wei couldn't help complaining to Xu Si. Before dinner last year, Xu Si had been staying in the yard for preparation. He only heard Zhang Ke mentioning that he would contract Xinguang Paper Factory and spread rumors to Chen Qi that all employees were required to be laid off and diverted. Zhang Ke proposed the specific contract management conditions to Song Peiming, but he did not listen to him in detail.

Seeing that Xu Si was not clear about this, Jiang Wei thought that Zhang Ke’s so-called reposting Xie Wanqing last night was actually Zhang Ke’s own intention, and the new company was mostly Zhang Ke’s personal shares.

With experiences of nearly two months ago, Jiang Wei had no doubt that Zhang Ke was able to run a company and said: "The conditions proposed yesterday are a bit demanding. It seems that it is difficult for the Chengnan District Government to accept such conditions..."

"You ask for a price all over the place and pay it back," Zhang Ke said with a smile, "What you can negotiate in the end depends on Sister Jiang's ability!"

"Look at how you laugh..." Xu Si held his chin with his hand. Seeing Zhang Ke's smug smile, his eyes showed the sly sensation that should not be a young man at all, and he couldn't help laughing at him.

Jiang Wei saw Zhang Ke's confidence from this. He knew very well how important the symbolic significance of the Xinguang Paper Mill contracted by a new company was to Song Peiming. Song Peiming held him seven inches and couldn't help but feel pitiful for Song Peiming.

Zhang Ke looked at Jiang Wei who was thinking, and asked her with a smile: "Sister Jiang will not reveal our details to Song Peiming, right?"

"How could I do this?" Jiang Wei blushed and concealed her face, "Besides, what are your ideas? I don't know the specific business plan after contracting the paper mill."

"As for the prospects of paper mills, I think Zhou Fu, the director of paper mill, is more clear than others. Sister Jiang wants to know the situation of Xinguang paper mill, just look for Zhou Fu. The information we collected is definitely not as detailed as Zhou Fu's content. The new factory has a large investment and has borrowed a lot of money from the bank. It is also one of the current burdens of the paper mill. It also makes the investment of the new factory unable to keep up in the later stage, forming a large capital gap. However, compared with the backward technology and equipment in the domestic paper industry, the new factory can produce medium and high-end paper products that are currently in short supply in China. As long as the fund gap is solved and the production will resume, it will produce considerable benefits. This is indisputable. In addition, it is the placement of paper mill employees and the rational reuse of resources of old factories. I have some ideas. I think Zhou Fu and the management of the paper mill also have some ideas. I hope Sister Jiang can help me communicate in advance.

Although the conditions we have put forward are harsh, as long as we can make the new factory run smoothly and generate continuous benefits, the Chengnan District Government is willing to accept the conditions." Zhang Ke said seriously, "The current situation of the paper mill, new factories and old factories are all at a standstill, equipment is unmanned, new equipment will rust, and wages cannot be paid, and employees have difficulty in living, causing social instability. The equipment and technology of the old factory are backward, causing great pollution to the urban area. Whether the city or Chengnan District's decision to shut down the old factory is correct, but under the boycott of the paper mill employees, it is very difficult to shut down the old factory. I think Song Peiming began to shake in his heart. After contracting, we are responsible for shutting down the old factory and starting the production of the new factory, which can solve the two major contradictions that the Chengnan District Government is currently urgent. For other conditions, why can't the Chengnan District Government give in?"

Jiang Wei smiled and said for a long time. Zhang Ke had not planned to reveal his plan in advance. The assets of the new company may be increased to more than three million by some financial means, and the actual funds are only 600,000 to 700,000, which cannot solve the paper mill's desire for funds at all. Of course, the background of Haiyu Company cannot be ignored. I believe that Xie Wanqing's ability to coordinate funds is definitely better than that of the entire Chengnan District Government.

Seeing that Jiang Wei had nothing to say, Zhang Ke continued, "I discussed with Sister Wanqing that Buick, Ford, and Haitai are using it. We bought a new car. The early conditions are more difficult, so we will be equipped with Audi. I remember Sister Jiang has a driver's license and the car is used for you."

Jiang Wei opened her mouth. The new company's funds are very limited, and most of the car can be used up. But she also admires Zhang Ke's courage. People nowadays, looking at cars, clothes, and people, but having a good car can eliminate too many doubts in the eyes of others. This is also why Xie Wanqing transferred Haiyu's company only two good cars to Haitai for use.

It would be much easier to work with such a boss. What are Jiang Wei’s concerns?

At this moment, the pager beeping around Jiang Wei's waist, picked it up and looked at it. It was the number of the Chengnan District Government. She smiled and said to Zhang Ke: "It may be the phone number of District Mayor Song..."

The digital communication network in 1994 was not very perfect, and the sound would be distorted. In addition, holding a mobile phone on campus was a bit silly. Zhang Ke did not think about using a mobile phone. He watched Jiang Wei take out Motorola's pager. The green fluorescent display screen was only wide for thumb. He thought that the largest mobile phone manufacturer in China in the future, Bodguide Group, also took the first step in producing pager in 1993.

Jiang Wei took the phone from the office and the expression on his face gradually became serious. After a while, he covered the microphone and said to Zhang Ke: "The employees of the paper mill are surrounded by the district government and asked the district government to give a clear statement on production arrangements and employee placement..."

"Didn't something happened just yesterday?" Zhang Ke frowned and looked at Jiang Wei calmly, "Didn't Song Peiming make some promises in public yesterday? First, the district finance will subsidize part of the living expenses for employees who are in difficulty?"

"Some people are rumored that all the employees of the paper mill in the district were laid off, so the employees of the paper mill thought that District Mayor Song was lying to them yesterday. Now District Mayor Song cannot settle the situation. The employees of the paper mill asked Secretary Wang to come forward to make a promise. At this time, they didn't understand where Wang Qijiang was hiding and could not find others." Jiang Wei said anxiously, " District Mayor Song wanted to ask if we are indeed sure we want to contract the paper mill?"

Xu Si looked up at Zhang Ke, but unexpectedly, a sentence yesterday really forced Song Peiming to a dead end.

Zhang Ke looked at Jiang Wei, reached out, picked up the phone, and said, "Uncle Song, it's me, Zhang Ke..."

"Oh," Song Peiming's voice on the other end of the phone was a little urgent, "Haiyu Company is sure to have the intention to contract a paper mill..."

"The specific issues have not been discussed. This uncertain news cannot comfort the employees," Zhang Ke said calmly. "I can only say that I have the intention to cooperate. I will tell my father clearly about the intention to cooperate. I think Uncle Tang will know soon..."

“That’s better…”

Song Peiming certainly knew the weight of Zhang Ke's words. He is currently isolated in the Chengnan District Government, the mayor of the empty shell and the paper mill causing trouble. The district party secretary Wang Qijiang escaped with other district leaders. He wanted to maintain order, but he could not command. If he could get support from the city, the situation would be completely different.

Zhang Ke pressed the phone and hung up the phone for his father. He was busy first. After a while, he answered: "Dad, where are you?"

"I'm in the city government. Where are you guys? The midterm exam is about to be taken. Don't let your mother and me look too ugly!"

"Where do you have time to care about this? Do you know that the paper mill employees are hitting the Chengnan District Government?"

"Well, the city is paying attention to this matter. The emotions of paper mill employees are still stable. Did Song Peiming call you?"

"Well, I'm at Haitai Company and I just received a call from Song Peiming."

"What happened to what you said yesterday?"

Why didn’t Tang Xueqian dare to clearly express his support for Song Peiming? It was because the 718 major traffic accident incident was there. This is a major drawback of the domestic bureaucracy system and a fact that cannot be changed in a short period of time. Even if Xu Xueping did not want this, he could not stop Xiaoyi from speculating below.

To understand the best intentions is the greatest knowledge of being an official in China!

Zhang Ke said: "Last night, Sister Wanqing and I were on the phone and planned to contract and run the Xinguang Paper Mill. But everything was just in contact, so we can't use this information that has not been confirmed to appease the employees. Moreover, the employees of the paper mill are so strong that after contracting, it will be difficult to operate in the future. Song Peiming and I were on the phone..."

"It's good to have this plan," Whether Zhang Zhixing or Tang Xueqian only wants to confirm Xu Xueping and Xie Wanqing's attitude towards Xinguang Paper Factory, this is the basis for them to make a decision. "Let me tell your Uncle Tang, who is responsible for this matter in Haitai Company?"

Zhang Ke glanced at Jiang Wei: "We will build a new company, and the manager of the new company will be responsible for this matter. Do you want to talk to her?"

"No need, how to deal with this matter, the Chengnan District Government will eventually have to come forward."

Zhang Ke hung up the phone and said to Jiang Wei: "The city has been paying attention to what happened in Chengnan District. I think after this call, there will be a reaction soon. You represent the company to the Chengnan District Government. Don't make a statement now, see how Song Peiming handles this matter."

"Do you want to call Song Peiming first?" Jiang Wei asked with some concern.

"Do you think it's necessary?" Zhang Ke stared at Jiang Wei with a bright look. The subtle relationship between her and Song Peiming can only be used well to the company, but it cannot be an obstacle. "If Song Peiming can get support from the city, do we still need to comfort him?"

Jiang Wei was a little afraid to look at Zhang Ke's eyes. His eyes were so enchanting that they made people stand up. He forced a smile and was about to push the door out. Zhang Ke called her: "Ford is downstairs, please get the keys with Sister Cai..."
Chapter completed!