Chapter 006: Persuasion

Watching the convoy of Zhang Kaishan and his group depart, Zhao Dongsheng couldn't help but shake his head in silence, then followed the crowd to the cafeteria for a meal

Hmm. Upon hearing this, Zhao Dongsheng could not help but envision the image of Bai Xin, who should now be only five or six years old. He then nodded towards Wang Jianjun.

"One year?" Zhao Dongsheng's response took Zhang Haishan by surprise

After visiting the factory, it was already noon, and Zhang Kaishan was surrounded by people as he headed to the Huangzhou Hotel for lunch

Although I have not been at the factory for long, based on my observations during this period, I believe that only Director Zhang can lead the factory to achieve great success Zhao Dongsheng said this with a serious expression, genuinely flattering Zhang Haishan.

Science and technology are the primary productive forces. After World War II, this statement was vividly illustrated as the economies of various countries surged forward rapidly, achieving high-speed development driven by technology.

Due to the invitation of Wu Kui to the chief steward of the provincial government -- Secretary Zhang Kaishan, Feng Shuisheng, who originally did not want to attend the launch ceremony, had no choice but to come. However, the smile on his face appeared somewhat stiff, as this was Wu Kui's achievement, and his presence seemed somewhat uninteresting.

On the morning of the second day, a grand assembly line commissioning ceremony was held at the Huangzhou Machinery Factory, with the West German company specifically sending a vice president to attend the event

The personnel from the provincial and municipal television stations are focused on capturing the scenes at the site. The team from the provincial station came along with Zhang Kaishan, and projects of this scale, amounting to several tens of millions, are certainly newsworthy for the provincial station.

In terms of emotions, Zhao Dongsheng has long been as calm as still water, with only Bai Xin in his heart, unable to accommodate any other woman. His entire focus and thoughts are now devoted to that production line, with no consideration for romantic relationships.

Huangzhou Hotel is an enterprise of the municipal government and also serves as the official reception hotel for the municipal party committee and the municipal government. Although it is not the most luxurious hotel in Huangzhou City, it is the hotel with the highest standards in Huangzhou City, symbolizing status and identity. Past officials have favored coming here

"What nonsense are you talking about? I help her because she is my friend, there is no need for all this nonsense." Upon hearing this, Zhao Dongsheng couldn't help but roll his eyes at Wang Jianjun, as if he were implying that his assistance to Qin Yuning was an attempt to take advantage of her vulnerability.

"Do you have a girlfriend?" Wang Jianjun felt that Zhao Dongsheng's attitude towards Qin Yuning seemed somewhat indifferent, so he asked tentatively.

At this moment, the only thing Zhao Dongsheng can do is wait, waiting for Zhang Haishan's response before making further plans

We are in the right regarding this matter. If the West German court delivers an unjust verdict or if the manufacturer employs delaying tactics, then we might as well escalate the situation and leverage public opinion to exert pressure on both the court and the manufacturer. Zhao Dongsheng understood Zhang Haishan's concerns and confidently said to him, "Foreign media are most interested in hot topics to capture public attention. Our lawsuit against the West German manufacturer will certainly attract their notice, which will inadvertently assist us greatly. After all, those who have nothing to lose are not afraid of those who do. I do not believe that the West German manufacturer does not care about their reputation."

In addition to Feng Shuisheng, Bai Keming also forced a smile; at this moment, he undoubtedly felt the most emotional. Although he was the director of the Huangzhou Machinery Factory, the spotlight was taken away by Wu Kui, as this production line was under Wu Kui's responsibility.

"Director, we will be able to repay the loan within a year." Zhao Dongsheng replied with a resolute expression after a moment of contemplation

Although the Huangzhou Machinery Factory has engineers in the field of machinery, this matter is a private affair between him and Zhao Dongsheng, and he would not allow anyone from the factory to be involved in it

Due to the Western blockade, coupled with a decade of turmoil within the country, the technological level across various industries in the country is generally stuck at the level of the 1950s and 1960s, with some even lower

Let's go watch a movie tonight, a new martial arts film from Hong Kong and Taiwan. The tickets are quite sought after, and I had to rely on connections to get mine. In the cafeteria, just as Zhao Dongsheng was pondering what expressions Zhang Kaishan and others would have if they knew that the assembly line they valued so much was just refurbished second-hand goods, Wang Jianjun sat down opposite him with a lunchbox, smiling as he placed a movie ticket on the table.

A look of doubt suddenly appeared on Wang Jianjun's face. Since Zhao Dongsheng entered the factory, he had not seen Zhao Dongsheng make a phone call or write a letter to his girlfriend, nor had he heard Zhao Dongsheng mention having a girlfriend. Therefore, he simply did not believe that Zhao Dongsheng had a girlfriend, considering it merely an excuse from Zhao Dongsheng.

You go watch it with Wang Yuanyuan, I won't be the third wheel for you two. Zhao Dongsheng glanced at the movie ticket, disinterestedly shoveling food into his mouth. Having seen many blockbuster films in later years, he had no interest whatsoever in this martial arts film that lacked special effects.

"Tengfei?" Zhang Haishan chuckled, first shaking his head slightly, then looking at Zhao Dongsheng with great interest. "The factory's profit last year was 3 million, and this year's profit will be below 1 million. Just that production line has taken out a loan of 23 million from the bank. Tell me, with the factory's current capacity, when will it be able to repay the loan?"

Such cases often drag on for a long time, and we cannot afford to delay. Hearing that there is a need to go to West Germany to sue the manufacturer, Zhang Haishan appeared to lack confidence. Although he had never been to West Germany, he had heard that such cross-border economic disputes can be very troublesome, often lasting several years, and there is no guarantee of a favorable outcome. After all, the courts in each country tend to favor their own citizens, and he did not believe that they could win the lawsuit. However, he had also heard that such cross-border economic disputes can be very troublesome, often lasting several years, and there is no guarantee of a favorable outcome. After all, the courts in each country tend to favor their own citizens, and he did not believe that they could win the lawsuit

Zhang Haishan, a military veteran, despite having learned some mechanical knowledge over the past two years, absolutely cannot comprehend those data and blueprints. Zhao Dongsheng is certain that Zhang Haishan will seek assistance from professionals.

As Zhao Dongsheng had speculated, Zhang Haishan could not comprehend those materials. A few days later, he seized an opportunity to have someone send the leather bag to the provincial capital for expert appraisal.

As the highest-ranking leader on site, Zhang Kaishan personally pulled down the power switch of the assembly line, and the entire assembly line immediately began to operate. Subsequently, under the guidance of Wu Kui, he toured the operation of the workers on the assembly line along with several other leaders

"Why are you being a third wheel, and what about Qin Yuning?" Wang Jianjun laughed upon hearing this, looking at Zhao Dongsheng with a grin. "I must say, Qin Yuning is quite a famous beauty in our city. She is talented in singing and dancing, and she won first place in the city's first singing and dancing competition held this year. There are quite a few people who have their eyes on her."

Inside the leather bag is the documentation for a precision machining tool, including drawings and data, which is extremely detailed. This was designed by Zhao Dongsheng, who integrated various sources of information, achieving a level comparable to that of the early 1980s as per international standards. It is quite rare in the domestic market

Factory director, it all depends on human effort! Zhao Dongsheng observed that Zhang Haishan's attitude seemed to have softened, so he spoke in a deep voice

Even if this compensation can be obtained, for the factory, it is merely an additional sum of funds, and this money is likely to be taken away by the city. Without technology as support, how can Tengfei even talk about it? Zhao Dongsheng's response surprised Zhang Haishan greatly; he did not expect Zhao Dongsheng to be so bold. However, he soon shook his head and pointed out the crux of the matter - technology

Given the current situation, the manufacturers in West Germany have already violated the contract, and we can file a lawsuit against them in the courts of West Germany to protect our interests. Zhao Dongsheng had already devised a strategy and spoke methodically, stating, "Although pursuing a lawsuit in West Germany may take considerable time, if we can find a good lawyer, we will definitely win the case and obtain a substantial compensation."

Interesting! After Zhao Dongsheng left, Zhang Haishan opened the leather bag and began to examine the materials inside. A hint of a smile quickly appeared at the corner of his mouth as he shook his head with a smile. He was curious to see what was so special about these materials.

Due to having promised Wang Yuanyuan to take Zhao Dongsheng to the cinema in the evening, Wang Jianjun persistently pressured Zhao Dongsheng, even following him to his office, ultimately causing Zhao Dongsheng to be unable to bear it any longer and reluctantly agreeing to go to the movies that night

Zhao Dongsheng stood among the crowd, casually clapping his hands along with everyone else, casting a sympathetic glance at Wu Kui, who was confidently trimming at the edge of the group.

The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. If that batch of instruments really encounters problems, then Wu Kui will have to bear the consequences.

With the deepening of domestic market reforms, under a market economy, once the privileges of the planned economy are lost, if state-owned enterprises do not have technology as their backing, they will typically be eliminated in market competition

"Are you really unaware or just pretending to be foolish? Can't you see that Qin Yuning is interested in you?" Wang Jianjun put down his chopsticks and said to Zhao Dongsheng with great interest, "You two are a perfect match, a natural pair. Moreover, you saved her grandfather; in ancient times, she would have pledged herself to you in gratitude."

No municipal party secretary wishes to see a powerful mayor, as this would be detrimental to their grasp of the overall situation

"What does it have to do with me?" Zhao Dongsheng detected the insinuation in Wang Jianjun's words and asked casually

Do not tell anyone about this matter for the time being. Zhang Haishan glanced at Zhao Dongsheng, who gave him a very strange feeling. He then made a decision to wait and see how things would unfold

"Factory Director, this is something I designed while I was in school. It is not yet very mature, and I hope the Factory Director can provide valuable feedback." After some more pleasantries, Zhao Dongsheng stood up to take his leave. Before departing, he handed Zhang Haishan an item wrapped in a kraft paper envelope.

In this way, this precision machine tool will undoubtedly attract attention within the industry, much like a small stone thrown into a calm water surface, which will inevitably create ripples, thereby providing Zhang Haishan with reassurance and allowing him to feel at ease staying at the Huangzhou Machinery Factory

As Zhang Kaishan and a group of leaders cut the ribbon for the opening ceremony, two sets of firecrackers, each with one hundred thousand shots, erupted with a loud bang, and the surrounding crowd burst into thunderous applause, creating a very lively atmosphere