Zhou Chen's words immediately made Zhou Jianguo and Han Huifang confused. They were still very confused.
Weren't we talking about work and factory matters, why did we suddenly talk about taking over the textile factory? This span is too big.
Han Huifang asked cautiously: "Son, are you okay? Why did you start talking nonsense?"
Zhou Chen smiled bitterly and said, "Mom, I'm fine and I didn't talk nonsense."
"You're not talking nonsense, how could you say such a thing about taking over a textile factory? Is such a big factory something we ordinary people like us can imagine? All of our family's belongings combined are not even a fraction of the factory.
Where can I take over the factory?"
Han Huifang still felt that her son's idea was too abnormal. Although the textile factory was very poor now, it still had nearly a thousand employees and was a big factory. She didn't know how much the textile factory was worth, but to them, it must be astronomical.
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Zhou Jianguo then said: "Your mother is right, this matter is not as simple as you said, and the textile factory is not something a family like ours can afford."
Of course they want to make money and have a better life with Zhou Chen, but they are self-aware. In their opinion, Zhou Chen's idea is simply too whimsical.
"Don't say we don't have money. Even if we had money to take over the factory, your mother and I wouldn't be able to manage it."
Zhou Chen said: "Dad, Mom, everything starts from scratch. If you don't know it, you can start learning now. And this matter is not as absolute as you think. If it is a normal textile factory, we
Naturally, there is no chance at all, but are the current textile factories normal?"
Zhou Jianguo felt that there was something in his son's words, so he asked, "What do you mean?"
Zhou Chen sat upright, ready to start class, no, to explain to his parents.
"The value of a company, uh, a factory does not depend on its size or the number of workers, but on its profits and expenses. According to what you said, the current textile factory can no longer make ends meet, and it is no longer one or two.
The problem last year was that even the wages of workers could not be paid, which shows that the textile factory is now heavily in debt."
"Now the most valuable things in the factory should be the land, machinery, factory buildings, etc. If there are too many debts, I am afraid these will be enough to compensate. Let's put it this way, the textile factory can persist until now only because of the support of the state. If
Without state support, bankruptcy would be a matter of minutes."
Zhou Jianguo said: "I understand this, son, you are right. I heard the deputy factory director say before that if it were not for the support of the state, the factory would have closed down long ago."
As Zhou Chen expected, the deputy director of the textile factory is definitely a state cadre. If he can say this, it means that the factory is really bad to a certain extent.
"I don't know the specific liabilities of the textile factory, but it will definitely not be small. The biggest reason why the country does not allow the factory to go bankrupt is probably that the employees in the factory, especially those with formalities, have scarce jobs now. If
Laying off hundreds of registered workers at once will definitely cause great chaos. This is the last thing the leaders want to see, so they make the textile factory struggle to support itself."
Speaking of this, he couldn't help but sigh that workers in this era are really simple. They can continue to work without being paid for several months.
If this were done decades later, let alone not paying wages for several months, if you did not pay wages on time for one month, the company would be in trouble.
The main reason for this is that people in this era trust the country more. They feel that even if they suffer for a period of time, the country will definitely compensate them.
It is this kind of trust among workers that prevents leaders from letting companies and factories close down easily. After all, trust is mutual.
"Then, what does this have to do with us?"
Zhou Jianguo and Han Huifang were both poorly educated. Even if Zhou Chen said this, they still didn't understand what Zhou Chen meant.
Zhou Chen was not discouraged and continued to explain patiently.
"What I mean is that, in fact, the value of the textile factory is not as great as you think, and the money to acquire the textile factory does not necessarily need to be a lot. As long as we can help the city solve the biggest trouble, they may pay a very low price
Sell it to us at a price.”
Han Huifang still didn't quite understand, but Zhou Jianguo frowned and thought for a moment, then asked: "Are the workers in the factory the biggest trouble?"
"Yes, dad, according to what you said, the textile factory was originally a large factory. There were hundreds of employees in the establishment alone. The other scattered employees added up to a total of thousands. If we can
To solve their employment problem, the city will definitely give priority to our acquisition."
Zhou Chen's words made Han Huifang turn pale with fright, "Son, this is no joke. How can we support thousands of employees?"
Zhou Jianguo also nodded and said: "According to what you said, acquiring a factory may not cost a sky-high price, but it can accommodate thousands of workers. This is no joke. If it cannot be completed, you will be shot. No, no, too
It’s such a scary adventure.”
It’s not that the couple is timid, it’s really because they don’t have the ability or courage at all. Just hearing that they have to feed thousands of workers makes their legs start to tremble, and they don’t even talk about running a factory.
Zhou Chen comforted: "Mom, Dad, what can you do now that is risk-free? I know you are worried about not being able to manage the factory or the workers well, but I can teach you slowly in this regard. In fact, the workers are very good."
As long as the management pays them wages and gives them a head start, most people will be very obedient, so the most critical issue is how to make a profit."
Zhou Jianguo and Han Huifang both looked at each other. Listening to their son's tone, it seemed that the things they were worried about were no longer a big deal when it came to Zhou Chen?
"Profit, yes, it means profit. Xiaochen, this is not something that can be solved with just a few words. There are so many knowledgeable leaders in our factory, but they can't solve the factory's predicament. Do you have any ideas?"
Zhou Chen smiled and said: "Dad, you are looking down on people. Who am I, your son? The top scorer in the college entrance examination is just a trivial matter. Your son is a real genius. I have studied the domestic economic situation over the years. Your textile factory is like this
Difficulties are indeed troublesome, but they are not hopeless."
"If you want to make a textile factory profitable, you must first change the model of the textile factory, starting from..."
After talking for a minute, he saw his parents looking confused and confused, so he sighed.
"Okay, Mom and Dad, I'm telling you this, but you probably don't quite understand. So, I'll write a plan report during this period and show it to you then."
Zhou Jianguo asked hesitantly: "Xiaochen, are you serious?"
Zhou Chen smiled bitterly, "Of course I am serious, Dad, Mom, you have to believe in me and yourself. Weren't you just ordinary workers before? Now, you are already middle-level cadres in the factory."
"This is different." Zhou Jianguo muttered.
As for Han Huifang, although it was also a big shock, she believed in her son.
"Okay, Lao Zhou, if my son says he can do it, then he can definitely do it. We will just listen to him. My son is a Wenquxing who came to earth, so there is nothing he doesn't understand."
Zhou Jianguo's mouth twitched. How could he take the words that others were praising seriously? But he didn't refute it. Instead, he felt pretty good in his heart.
"Okay, Xiaochen, even if what you said is right, buying a textile factory is not a trivial matter. It is a national factory. Although the policy is now a little more open, but if you want to own it, those
I’m afraid the leader won’t agree.”
"Dad, I have naturally considered this issue. As I said before, the key issue is whether we can arrange the workers in the factory. As long as we accept them all, I think the leaders will be happy to hear it, and at least they will not be too embarrassed.
us."
Zhou Chen is very confident that the current domestic economy is different from what it was a few decades ago, but this problem will not trouble him.
"Dad, think about it carefully. If you are willing, take this time to inquire about the debt situation of the textile factory and the various problems of the factory. Summarize them to me and I will formulate a specific plan."
"As for whether the acquisition can go smoothly, I already have a way. I have a good classmate whose father is a big leader in the province. I can take a shortcut when the time comes."
Zhou Jianguo's eyes lit up and he asked: "Really? You still have a classmate like this. How old is the leader? Can he help?"
Thinking of Xiang Nanfang's family background, Zhou Chen replied: "The top leaders in the province will definitely be able to help. Dad, I know what you want to say. Don't worry, I have a very good relationship with that classmate.
We'll pay a normal visit sometime and we'll see if it works out."
"But that will have to wait until a few years ago. My classmate went to the capital to attend university and will not come back until the Chinese New Year holiday."
"Is she a female classmate?" Han Huifang suddenly asked.
"Well?"
Zhou Chen had a weird expression. He didn't expect his mother to jump so fast. Why did he ask such a question?
"She's a female classmate, a freshman in junior high school."
Han Huifang smiled knowingly. She is a woman and has a more delicate mind. She just noticed that Zhou Chen's expression was a little unnatural when he talked about that classmate, so she guessed that it was a female classmate.
It seemed like she really guessed it right.
"She is your female classmate in the first year of junior high school. It seems that you are both about the same age. Now that you are both in college, are you dating?"
"Mom, what are you talking about? Why did it come to this? No, we are not dating. Please don't talk nonsense."
Zhou Chen quickly stopped his mother. Although Xiang Nanfang was indeed interested in him, he even had a meal with him when he left Jinling.
But he had worries in his heart. In order to complete the task, he must be with Qiao Sanli. What's more, he already had a good impression of Qiao Sanli. Xiang Nanfang was a good girl and he really didn't want to hurt her.
Zhou Jianguo suddenly said: "Xiao Chen, are you really not dating that female classmate? I think you are also very good to that little girl from the Qiao family. You must not make a mistake."
"Yes, Xiaochen, Mom has also heard about the incident between you and that little girl from the Qiao family."
The couple stared at Zhou Chen at the same time. Zhou Chen had no choice but to evade and said: "Dad, Mom, I make the decision on this matter myself. Don't worry about it. Just think about the textile factory. This matter is more urgent."
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After getting through, Zhou Chen quickly found an excuse to escape. If he stayed, he didn't know how long he would be interrogated.
After leaving home, Zhou Chen had nothing to do, so he went to the city wall.
Just as he was about to go to his usual place, Zhou Chen was suddenly startled when he looked ahead. He saw two people, a man and a woman, beside the city wall.
Although it was just a back view, he still recognized the man among them, and it was Qiao Yicheng.
The woman next to him, wearing a dress with half of her calf exposed, was very close to Qiao Yicheng. It was obvious from a glance that the two were very close.
Zhou Chen's eyes flashed and he quickly guessed the identity of the woman standing next to Qiao Yicheng. She must be Qiao Yicheng's first girlfriend, Miss Wen Ju'an from the beginning of the plot.
"What a pity."
I remember that in the plot, Qiao Yicheng's love affair seemed to have ended without a problem. After Wen Ju'an returned to the capital, he soon forgot about him, and finally seemed to have developed a relationship with another teacher of his.
Although it was not shown in the TV series, you can roughly guess it from Qiao Yicheng's disappointed look.
What to say about this woman? You can't say anything bad about her. After all, the two of them are so far apart and have no contact. It is impossible to wait for Qiao Yicheng all the time.
At least it was much better than Qiao Yicheng's later wife Ye Xiaolang. As for the later Xiang Nannan...
Thinking of Xiang Nanfang, Zhou Chen suddenly felt uncomfortable. He had never thought about developing anything with Xiang Nanfang, but when he thought that Xiang Nanfang might marry Qiao Yicheng in the future, he felt very uncomfortable.
"They say first love is beautiful. How about I help Qiao get it? If it happens, he will be grateful to me, right?"
This idea suddenly came up, and Zhou Chen thought it was feasible. If it were other things, he might not be sure about it, but when it came to matching people, he had a cheat.
God-level Yue Lao, this skill has been gathering dust for a long time, it’s time to put it to use.
Zhou Chen has always been aware of the power of this skill, so he doesn't dare to use it easily. He is a person with his own moral values.
If this skill is used well, it can be regarded as accumulating good deeds and blessings, but if it is used blindly, it is really a sin.
He is not afraid of returning, but he still has some bottom line and scruples in his heart, so he has never used this skill even when dealing with enemies, or in other words, there is no one worthy of him using this skill easily.
Now is a good opportunity. Two people who like each other might be able to get married if he uses the skill of God-level Yuelao.
Thinking of this, he walked over slowly regardless of whether it would disturb the two of them.
"Hey, Qiao Yicheng."
Qiao Yicheng was enjoying the tenderness with Wen Ju'an when he suddenly heard someone calling him. He felt very unhappy and turned away.