As soon as Li Heng arrived at work that morning, he was called to the city hall for a meeting.
The content of the meeting was mainly focused on the issue of department store upgrades.
He had always thought that this upgrade was nothing more than changing the name of the department store to First Department Store, but he did not expect that the change was actually quite big, and it was not just as simple as changing the name.
They even put the roast duck restaurant in the north, the tailor shop run by Master Du, and a time-honored shop making cloth shoes under the department store.
In the past, these three stores were directly managed by the Commerce Bureau, but because of their small size, it was actually quite troublesome to manage them. This time, they were moved under the department store, and the bureau quite agreed.
There are many stores of the same type in other places in Forty-Nine City. If the distance factor were not taken into consideration, the bureau would wish they could all be grouped under department stores, so that their management would be much easier.
But Li Heng had a toothache.
Some people think that the more people are in charge, the greater their power, but they don’t think so. The power is great, but the corresponding responsibilities are also greater.
Fortunately, these three stores are all near department stores, and the farthest one is only more than a mile away. If the stores further away were included this time, this guy would be able to jump up and down in the venue just now.
No, as soon as the meeting ended, he walked directly to Bureau Meng and complained.
"I said to the leader, the bureau is doing a good job, why should we change the ownership? This will cause us so much trouble."
"Director Li, those who are able can work hard. Besides, those three stores are not far from you. It is convenient for management. They are better than those in the bureau. I haven't given you permission to go to the other places far away. What are you yelling about?"
Hey……
When Director Meng said this, Li Heng didn't know what to say. His head was a little confused and he almost burned out his CPU.
We took advantage of the co-authorship, and the distance is not far. If there are people from far away...
No, this is not our business in the first place. We are a department store. Even if we change the name, it will still be called a department store. What does it have to do with selling food? Is it possible that we need to build some kind of urban complex now? This is too trendy.
Alright.
"Director Li..."
"ah?"
Li Heng, who was standing there in a daze, was woken up. He turned around and saw that everyone in the conference room had almost left.
"Secretary Liu, hello to you."
"Hello, Director Li, the chief would like to ask you to come to his office. By the way, Director Li, the chief only has forty minutes to spare. You'd better make the most of it."
"Oh, okay, okay, I understand Secretary Liu."
"plz follow me."
Just like that, in a daze, he was brought to Leader Fu again. On the way, he kept muttering in his heart, you asked me to come here in forty minutes, and you asked me to control the time by myself. It was really a big mistake.
Leader Fu himself also knew that his time was limited. After Secretary Liu poured water for Li Heng and exited the office, he went straight to the topic.
"Xiao Li, I called you here today for two reasons. One is that I was entrusted by the leaders of the relevant departments to say thank you on his behalf for your support of their work.
Also, I am entrusted to say sorry to you again. Because of their negligence in their work, they have caused a lot of trouble to you and your family in this spy incident. I hope you won't be offended.
Also involved is the issue of receiving awards for meritorious service. In terms of policy, they are going through the procedures, and after approval, they will send it directly to you."
Oh, there is still a chance to make meritorious deeds and receive awards. This is an unexpected joy for Li Heng. Who wouldn't want to make meritorious deeds? No one would think this thing is too much.
"Thank you, leader, I just did what I should do."
"Well, I believe that." Leader Fu smiled and nodded: "Your resume has already explained everything."
"The second thing I want to say next is that you should think about it carefully after you go back. Don't the relevant departments need your cooperation to go to Hong Kong Island after the new year?"
"Yes, I have been notified."
"What I want you to consider is that when you go there, see if you can get some supplies that are currently in short supply in the country through personal relationships. Of course, you must pay the money you should pay, and you won't let others help in vain.
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But you should also know that we are currently short of foreign exchange. What I said does not mean not to pay. I just want to see if I can use certain materials to trade. I know that this matter cannot be successful in a day or two.
What I tell you now is not an order, I just hope you can think about it. I heard that those friends of yours are quite energetic over there."
Li Heng wanted to laugh when he said this. Does that mean he has energy? That guy is a gangster, right?
However, it can also be seen from this that the country is really anxious, and there is also a bit of non-vegetarianism in it.
Just like what was said more than 20 years later, it doesn’t matter whether the cat is white or black, as long as it catches mice, it is a good cat.
He thought for a moment and then nodded and said: "Leader, I understand what you mean. If they have the ability, I believe that my friends will definitely be willing to lend a helping hand. As for if they can save supplies, we will
What they exchange with him will depend on their own wishes at the time.
However, can you give me two lists, one is what we all need, and the other is what can be given, so that I can talk to them."
"This is a must." Hearing Li Heng agree so simply, the smile on Leader Fu's face became even brighter.
"Someone will give you the list later. This is using your personal relationship to do business. Don't worry, and please your friends to rest assured. We will never treat anyone who has sincerely helped here.
"
Leader Fu is quite relieved even if he doesn't mention Li Heng on this issue. After all, there are examples in later generations.
All the businessmen on Hong Kong Island who helped here later gave them more than just a few cents. It was returned in multiples and multiples, making them all make a lot of money.
Regarding this, whether it is the current leaders or the group of people decades later, the attitude is the same, which is true to the old saying in the past: treat them as national officials.
"This matter is a request, not an order. I also know that this matter cannot be successful at once, and the leaders above also know it very well, so just take it slowly and don't rush it."
Leader Fu later added this sentence. It wasn't until Li Heng left the city hall that he had some sense of it. He might have to go to Hong Kong Island more often in the future?
If it were twenty years later, he would still be happy now, but now he really can't be happy anymore.
He only knew many things as facts rather than what he heard from his parents in his previous life. As for what happened in those years, outsiders only see things in the fog. How many people can see clearly what the real situation is.
This also gave him a little headache at this time.