"Mr. Andrew? Of course we are friends! There is no doubt about it!"

Li Xuewu stood up and went out to greet him. He smiled and held the other person's hand and said, "Why are you here? You didn't even say hello in advance so that I could welcome you."

"I cherish Mr. Li's friendship very much, and I have sincere hopes for him."

Andrew said with a straight face: "But now I have doubts about my sincerity. I feel that I have been treated unfairly."

"Where do you start talking about this? Sit down quickly!"

Li Xuewu asked the other party to sit down on the sofa, waved to Peng Xiaoli who followed him and said: "Make me a cup of coffee and bring it to Mr. Andrew. Don't add sugar -!"

Peng Xiaoli responded and went to the tea cabinet to work. The last time he prepared coffee for Deputy Director Jing, he also left a can here.

Although Li Xuewu does not entertain many foreign businessmen here, it is inevitable that a few will come. These foreigners like coffee.

But you can make tea for them, but they are not very good at drinking it and are not used to it.

Of course, there is a tacit understanding between Li Xuewu and Peng Xiaoli. There are secret codes for making tea and coffee, and it is impossible to emphasize anything casually.

Making tea with the best tea leaves is one, making coffee without adding sugar is another one that Li Xuewu said, meaning to find out the reason quickly.

What was Andrew doing in such a hurry when he came to the steel rolling mill? If Li Xuewu didn't know what he was doing, he wouldn't dare to say hello to him. This was considered foreign affairs work.

"Mr. Andrew, please be patient. Let's talk about it slowly. I will definitely solve it if I can. You will never be wronged."

Li Xuewu said seriously: "I respect friends the most, value friendship the most, and I hate to cheat my friends. Please believe me."

"Of course I believe you. I see everything you do and do."

Andrew was calm, sitting on the sofa and said: "But why don't I know that Yingcheng Shipyard has changed its new shipbuilding project?"

"I want to explain this to you."

Li Xuewu glanced at Peng Xiaoli who came in with coffee and said with a smile: "The production changes at Yingcheng Shipyard belong to the new project plan and do not conflict with the original plan."

"In other words, the new projects currently being implemented are only for large cargo ships, and they are larger cargo ships. They will not interfere with small ships."

"Mr. Li, I am an upright person. I will not hide and beat around the bush when I have something to say."

Andrew said seriously: "The production base of a factory is quantitative, not variable. Even if it is a variable of dynamic balance, I do not believe that Yingcheng Shipyard has the ability to maintain it."

He shook his head slightly and said, "My family has been running shipyards for generations, so I should know more about business management and operations than you do."

The meaning of Andrew's words was obvious. Li Xuewu could not deceive him whether it was production, technology, or corporate management.

According to Li Xuewu's answer, he did not believe that starting a new project would not affect the existing small boat project.

As for what Li Xuewu told him at the beginning about friends, friendship, not cheating, etc., he wouldn't even believe it. He is already in his forties.

It is understandable that someone in their twenties is easily deceived. But if someone in their forties is deceived by a young man in his early twenties, what will happen?

"It seems that you have learned about the new project we are about to start and build at Yingcheng Shipyard, right, Mr. Andrew?"

Li Xuewu was not stopped by the other party's question, but asked back with a smile.

Then, without waiting for the other party's answer, he continued: "Of course I agree with your knowledge base and management experience in the shipbuilding industry."

"However, what you have learned must not be as complete as mine." He raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "After all, I am the cadre of the Red Star Factory, or the cadre in charge of this business, what do you think?"

"I want to hear your explanation, Mr. Li." Although Andrew came in a hurry, he came prepared and did not come to quarrel.

He picked up the coffee and took a sip. He felt that the taste was okay, but it didn't have the aroma of hand grinding.

The secretary who saw the other party dug out a can of coffee from the tea cabinet, but this kind of office coffee is also used for entertainment in Europe.

"I have no doubt about your company's investment and enthusiasm in the shipbuilding industry, nor do I doubt the foundation and future of our cooperation."

Andrew put down his coffee cup and said, "I'm just worried about your factory's expansion plan. Please understand this."

"Of course, only helping each other is true friendship. I completely agree with your concerns and feel honored and gratified about it."

Li Xuewu first confirmed the other party's suspicion, and then explained seriously: "Actually, what you learned is not very comprehensive."

"What I mean is that the expansion of Yingcheng Shipyard and the addition of new projects are only preparatory plans, and everything will have to wait until subsequent plans are implemented."

He folded his right leg and said: "This is a relatively large set of business adjustments and additions, including the ecological industrial zone plan that Hongxing Factory is preparing."

"We want to integrate 16 medium and large enterprises and merge their production tasks, equipment, personnel, land, raw materials and other resources."

Li Xuewu spread his hands and said: "The manpower reserve you are worried about is actually a burden in our opinion. We have too many people."

He raised his hand and opened his palm to signal: "From now to the end of the year, we will have more than 56,000 cadres and workers on duty."

"Some of the existing workers at Yingcheng Shipyard will also be transferred to shipbuilding production positions, including various technologies and equipment."

"As for the lack of technology you mentioned, I would like to briefly explain this to you."

Li Xuewu said more cautiously: "We are negotiating with the French, which is the Sentaya Group you know."

Under Andrew's clear eyes, he introduced: "We will carry out a package of cooperation projects, including the introduction of manufacturing technology and production equipment for large ships."

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "As for Yingcheng Shipyard, I can guarantee you that the yacht manufacturing industry will never be affected."

Li Xuewu smiled and patted the armrest of the sofa and said: "If you think there is a problem with the current production process or construction speed, please contact me at any time, and I will let the shipyard give you a satisfactory answer. What do you think?"

"Of course I believe you, you are a trustworthy friend."

Andrew thought for a while and asked: "Can I know more about the business changes at the shipyard? It's more convenient."

He was very cautious, knowing that the negotiations between Red Star Factory and Santaya had not yet been completed, so he maintained a cautious attitude during the inquiry process.

"Of course, we are not just friends, but also trading partners."

Li Xuewu heard that he was interested in the shipyard's next business development, and he already had more ideas in his mind.

He signaled to Peng Xiaoli: "I think the cantaloupe you eat is good. Bring it to Mr. Andrew to try it."

"Okay, Xiao Yang brought it here." Peng Xiaoli explained with a smile: "His mother made the shed herself, and it's quite sweet to eat."

Li Xuewu nodded, translated Peng Xiaoli's words to Andrew, and then said with a smile: "Our factory will complete the ecological industry layout this year. Maybe next year you will be able to eat fresh fruits and vegetables produced by us."

"I have heard Mr. Xu say that the development speed of your factory is really amazing and eye-catching." Andrew shook his head and praised: "I thought this was an impossible task."

He looked at Li Xuewu and asked: "If your factory completes the integration and merger of the 16 medium and large enterprises you mentioned, will the number of workers reach 100,000?"

"Not yet, probably less than 90,000 people."

Li Xuewu explained with a smile: "There are some differences between our production management model and your old-style capital management."

"For example, in terms of logistical support and welfare benefits, we do everything ourselves, and we must provide factory employees with the best guarantees in terms of housing and life."

He took a sip of hot tea and said: "The industrial development of the shipyard that you are concerned about is actually part of the ecological industry."

Seeing that Andrew listened carefully, he said seriously: "Sentaya has put forward an order for a 10,000-ton cargo ship. We also want to take this opportunity to start a cargo ship manufacturing project during the construction period of the shipyard. This is an opportunity.

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Li Xuewu spread his hands and said: "Your Geely Star has brought fiberglass, powertrain and generator and other technical projects to Hongxing Factory."

"We have since seen ways to obtain advanced technology through cooperation and use cheap labor to improve industrial standards in the early stages of development."

When he saw Peng Xiaoli coming in with a plate of cut cantaloupe, he smiled and raised his hand to give way, and then continued: "Ms. Chantal is more concerned about the trade market and will not conflict with your business."

"But there is one thing I still want to remind you. It is a small suggestion."

Just when Andrew picked up the cantaloupe to taste, Li Xuewu said: "I know that you also have a shipping layout in the port city. I wonder what you think of the current economy in Southeast Asia?"

"Mr. Li, if you have anything to say, you might as well say it directly. I actually don't care much about shipping operations. My main focus is on yachts."

Andrew ate the cantaloupe, smiled and nodded to Peng Xiaoli, and then said to Li Xuewu: "You mean you have ideas about shipping?"

"No, it's not that we have any ideas about shipping. We have too many restrictions on shipping. The capital model alone has obstacles."

Li Xuewu shook his head slightly, looked at Andrew and said, "You have been operating in Southeast Asia for many years, so you should have resource connections in this area."

"Judging from some of the information I have learned, although Southeast Asia is still in the development stage, its economic level is relatively backward."

"After the economic crisis, there has been a decline in productivity and a weakening of the production economy, but I believe this is temporary."

He raised his eyebrows and said: "My friend is also engaged in shipping trade. He has a relatively confident attitude towards this business and feels that it has great potential."

"Are you suggesting that I expand shipping?"

Andrew frowned slightly and said: "I don't understand what you mean, can you be more detailed?"

"Not entirely, or not just, it depends on your choice."

Li Xuewu said bluntly: "When the economy goes down, it must rise. The foundation must be industry. The impact of cheap labor on the capital market will inevitably bring about a reverse revival of industrial goods."

"The shipping trade is about to usher in great development, and it is impossible without ships. Are you interested in developing the ship sales market in Southeast Asia?"

"I'm talking about medium and large cargo ships."

Li Xuewu finally emphasized: "Medium and large cargo ships with standardized loading capabilities."

"You also want to build container ships?"

Andrew looked at him in surprise and said: "You don't even have the ability to connect with shipping alliances, how can you develop this kind of transportation industry?"

"But we have a larger population, a broader industrial base, a larger trade market and a demand market for industrial products."

Li Xuewu said seriously: "I also know that the current shipping price of containers is US$23 per cubic meter. I am very envious and anxious."

He pursed his lips and said: "If we can have our own maritime trade alliance and connect with the world's industrial system, we will earn the money."

Andrew raised his eyebrows after hearing his words and asked tentatively: "Then do you know how many maritime shipping trade alliances there are in the world?"

"More than 20, no more than 30 companies, the competition is quite fierce."

Li Xuewu nodded and said: "But you must also see that shipping has just developed."

"Of course! Of course, of course I can see it, because I have investments and businesses in this area, and I am also aware of these situations."

Andrew thought about it and said, "You want to get involved in the World Industrial System Trade Alliance through the shipbuilding industry and take an unconventional path, right?"
To be continued...