Chapter 451 Private Contracting of State-owned Enterprises
Early spring of 86.

Luo Tianbao is already in the fifth grade of primary school. He has good academic performance. Because he lives with his sister, he has been very well-behaved and sensible since he was a child.

This is not to say that Su Mingzhe and Luo Yuzhu abused or mistreated him.

But children who live away from home without parents are more or less emotionally sensitive.

In addition, due to the severe crackdowns in recent years, many of the alley urchins and various old gangs on the streets have been killed.

There were no bad people around Luo Tianbao, so he grew up carefree.

When Luo Tianbao returned home from school at noon that day, he heard his nephew's giggling laughter before he even entered the house.

"Brother-in-law, I'm back."

"Tianbao is back, your sister is cooking in the kitchen."

Su Mingzhe was about to ask Luo Tianbao to go to the kitchen when Su Yize, who was playing Cuju, twisted his butt and ran towards his uncle, shouting, "Uncle, uncle..."

"Brother-in-law, let me hold Yi Ze."

Luo Tianbao, who was only twelve years old, was particularly affectionate to his nephew. He carried his nephew who ran over and walked towards the kitchen.

In the kitchen, Luo Yuzhu had already cooked three dishes and was steaming noodles in the pot. When she saw her brother coming over with her son, she instructed him to help her wash the dishes:

"Tianbao, dinner is almost ready, take Yize to wash hands."

"Okay, sister."

Soon the family of four sat around the kitchen table and started eating.

Luo Yuzhu has a strong sense of family. She is particularly attentive to her younger brother, son, and husband. Knowing that Luo Tianbao is in the growing period, she prepares so-called nutritious meals for every meal.

Luo Tianbao ate more nutritious meals and has become taller and stronger than when he came a few years ago.

After lunch, Luo Tianbao played with his nephew for a while and then went to take a nap.

It is said to be a nap, but in fact it is just meditation.

This is what Luo Yuzhu asked her husband to teach her brother.

"I'm going to the company."

After lunch, Su Mingzhe kissed his wife and children, picked up his coat and walked out the door.

Seeing the man was about to leave, Luo Yuzhu remembered that today was Friday, so she asked casually:

"Are you having any social events tonight?"

"Yes, someone from my hometown in Pujiang is coming again, and I have to entertain them."

"Who is it this time?"

Luo Yuzhu particularly hates people who come from her hometown to ask for money.

These people basically have indirect relationships and no real relatives.

But if you ignore these people, they will go back home and speak ill of your family.

In order to save face, Su Mingzhe has spent a lot of money over the years.

"Xiaoyan said that he was the leader of the Puxi Sock Factory, which is where your mother used to work."

Su Mingzhe's words made Luo Yuzhu fall into memories.

Because she was a girl and due to the times, she never went to school since childhood.

Her mother took her to the Puxi Sock Factory and let her play with other workers' children in an abandoned house.

Now, someone from the Puxi Sock Factory came, and Luo Yuzhu couldn't say anything even out of consideration for the relationship between the two.

Su Mingzhe arrived at the company and was busy all afternoon.

Mingzhu Technology has now reached the forefront of the world.

Especially the lithography technology, which is unique in the world.

In the field of chips, it can be said to be invincible.

After Su Mingzhe developed these technologies, they were naturally widely reported in the news, shocking the Chinese people.

Then...Mingzhu Technology was boycotted by many countries.

Under the influence of government propaganda, ordinary people in the United States, Japan, Britain and other places would rather spend a lot of money to buy inferior goods than use Mingzhu Technology's high-quality and low-priced products.

Mingzhu Technology's products are currently sold mainly in China and to neighboring countries and regions with good relations.

Of course, this is what is happening on the surface.

When expanding sales channels, Su Mingzhe changed his thinking.

Since these countries boycott 'Made in China', they can just change their brand and put the label 'MICHN' on it. If that doesn't work, just put 'Made in PRC' on it.

Anyway, these countries all implement happy education. Ordinary people in their countries may not even be able to recognize all 26 English letters, let alone know that these labels actually mean the same thing.

It's about five o'clock.

Su Mingzhe brought his female assistant Xiaoyan to Pujiang County's guesthouse in Beijing.

It is said to be Pujiang Beijing Guesthouse, but in fact it is a branch of Jinhua Beijing Guesthouse.

Pujiang is a county-level unit and is not yet qualified to set up a guesthouse in Beijing.

This guesthouse in Jinhua was also specially approved.

Normally, in this era, a Beijing office needs to be a provincial-level unit to be established.

Jinhua City is not even qualified to set up an office in Beijing.

This guesthouse in Pujiang can only be operated under the name of a branch of Jinhua Guesthouse.

Su Mingzhe is also a frequent visitor here. Before he even entered the door, Director Zheng of the Puxi Sock Factory was standing at the door to greet him.

The director of the guesthouse also came out to greet them.

After everyone exchanged greetings, they arrived at the box.

Su Mingzhe didn't need to order any food, as the director of the guesthouse had already prepared a sumptuous banquet.

After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.

Factory Director Zheng then shamefacedly stated the purpose of his dinner invitation to Su Mingzhe: "Boss Su, I am ashamed. I failed to maintain the customers you helped me contact last year. Problems have arisen frequently in the factory in the past two years. Now the factory...is about to fail."

"Director Zheng, doesn't the sock factory have orders? How come it can't continue?"

Su Mingzhe was a little surprised because he had brought a lot of customers to the Puxi Sock Factory.

As long as these customers are there, the hundreds of thousands of orders each year are enough to support the employees of the sock factory.

"Alas, those orders...are all cancelled."

Director Zheng explained the situation without waiting for Su Mingzhe to ask in detail.

Since 84, the factory has experienced frequent safety accidents, including fires and production accidents.

Every time an accident occurs, the company has to suspend production and rectify the situation. Those orders basically have time limits, and if they are delayed, it will be a breach of contract.

The little profit the factory made was not enough to cover the losses, and the employees’ salaries and bonuses were increasingly in arrears.

Since the factory does not pay wages and bonuses to its employees, the employees have no motivation to work.

Employees’ lack of enthusiasm in work increases the frequency of safety accidents.

Su Mingzhe felt speechless when he heard this. Will this factory soon fall into a vicious cycle?
After thinking about it, Su Mingzhe could only frown and ask:
"So what does Director Zheng mean by coming to see me this time?"

"Here's what I think. Didn't the higher-ups recently allow private companies to contract state-owned enterprises? I've discussed this with some leaders. Mr. Su must be very capable to be able to manage a company as big as Mingzhu Technology. Why don't you contract the company in Pujiang..."

Director Zheng spoke in a cautious tone, with a look of humility in his eyes.

He may not be capable, but his feelings for the Puxi Sock Factory are genuine.

Now that the authorities allow private enterprises to be contracted out, he wants to find a capable person for the sock factory.

And the most talented person he knows is Su Mingzhe.

"Director Zheng, which leaders have you discussed this with?"

Su Mingzhe was left in tears and amused by Director Zheng's words.

The assets under its control, not to mention Weilong Communications, just Mingzhu Technology, is expected to have an annual profit of more than one billion yuan this year.

But now you want to give me a sock factory that is in debt and loss-making, with an annual turnover of less than one million, to manage.

What's going on in your head?

Haven't you ever thought about whether you are willing to do it?
"Of course, we also know that Mr. Su has a big company like Mingzhu Technology to take care of. He certainly can't take care of all the enterprises and factories in Pujiang personally. That's what we think. Although you are the contractor, you don't have to come to Pujiang in person. You just need to arrange a few experts to come... The leaders of Pujiang have only one request, which is to keep these enterprises and not let the workers in Pujiang lose their jobs..."

Director Zheng's words were extremely sincere.

After hearing this, Su Mingzhe was too embarrassed to refuse.

"Director Zheng, let me think about this matter again."

If other businessmen were faced with such unreasonable demands, they would either lose their minds and think about making huge profits, or refuse to do so to avoid getting into trouble.

Su Mingzhe also thought that it was not easy for the people in his hometown, and he did have the ability, so he planned to go home and think about it before replying.

When Director Zheng heard that Su Mingzhe did not directly refuse, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as there is something to discuss, my trip to Yanjing will not be in vain.

At the dinner table, several people toasted Su Mingzhe repeatedly.

Su Mingzhe carefully inquired about the details in Pujiang.

The banquet started at six o'clock and several people drank until after nine o'clock.

Assistant Xiaoyan hadn't drunk any alcohol, so she happened to be sending Su Mingzhe home.

When Luo Yuzhu heard the noise and came out to open the door, she saw her cousin Luo Yuyan supporting her man. She immediately felt unhappy:

"Xiaoyan, why did your brother-in-law drink so much today?"

"Maybe the people back home are too polite."

Luo Yuyan is the youngest daughter of Luo Yuzhu's second uncle. When Luo Yuzhu was pregnant and about to give birth the year before last, she had just graduated from high school and was sent by her family to take care of her during the confinement period.

Seeing that she was quite clever and capable, Luo Yuzhu wanted to give her some advice, so she asked her to help with some matters.

Later, Su Mingzhe wanted to find an assistant to handle miscellaneous matters, so Luo Yuzhu introduced Luo Yuyan to her man.

Luo Yuyan and Luo Yuzhu look 50% similar. Both are under 20 years old, young and beautiful.

As soon as Luo Yuzhu introduced her to her man, she began to regret it.

After all, there is no cat in this world that doesn't steal fish.

Fortunately, over the past year, there has been no sign of conflict between Su Mingzhe and Luo Yuyan, so Luo Yuzhu couldn't find an excuse to transfer her cousin away.

On weekdays, she can only guard against her man.

The two women helped Su Mingzhe to the bedroom, and Luo Yuyan was sent away by Luo Yuzhu to rest.

Su Mingzhe lay on the bed with his eyes closed, and Luo Yuzhu fed him a bowl of sour soup that had been prepared long ago. The effect of the alcohol was slowly suppressed.

(The gods and demons in "Soul Ferryman" will also get drunk if they drink too much. Don't say anything about bringing alcohol into private spaces.)
"Why did you drink so much today?"

Luo Yuzhu asked this question again.

Although Su Mingzhe often drinks when he is out socializing, he has a good alcohol tolerance and can drink a thousand cups without getting drunk. But today he was a little dizzy after drinking, which must be unusual.

"Hey, do you know why Director Zheng wants to see me today?"

Su Mingzhe was drunk today even though he didn't drink. Just now at the banquet, he was thinking about how to help Pujiang's enterprises and factories develop, so he drank a little too much without realizing it.

At this time, the alcohol had worn off and his mind had become clear again.

After hearing what the man said, Luo Yuzhu started to act as a supporting role and asked:

"What's the matter that's worth drinking so much?"

"The leaders in Pujiang want to let me run the factories in my hometown. I'm worried about how to open up the situation."

Su Mingzhe said he was worried, but in fact he already had an idea in his mind.

However, it would be extremely difficult to fully implement this idea.

In this era, it is difficult to carry out reforms.

(End of this chapter)