Chapter 345

Chen Yang did not return to Qingshui City together with Lin Wei; instead, he stayed in Xingcheng waiting for Wu Junhui's "good news" upon his return from the capital city.

After seeing Lin Wei off, Chen Yang went to the bank and withdrew ten thousand yuan to give to Xiao Jian, counting it as travel expenses and temporary living costs for their family to go to Deep City.

Moreover, Chen Yang handed his camera to Xiao Jian, asking him to stay temporarily to monitor the raw material import issue of Xingcheng Food Limited Company. If they were still importing dead pig meat, he should take photos and keep a record.

This was mainly to prevent Wu Junhui from playing petty tricks to retaliate against him.

Wu Junhui, the chairman of Dongjiangsheng's first publicly listed company, first had the stock price of Xingcheng Heavy Industry disrupted, and then had Zhao Songtao snatched away. Under normal circumstances, he could not possibly swallow this insult. He would definitely find a way to make up for it in the days to come.

Chen Yang was not afraid of competing openly with Wu Junhui; he feared the other side would use underhanded tactics. If they hired someone to smear Ordinary People Meat Industry Limited Company, it would only take a small trick. But Chen Yang would have to pay several times the cost to handle crisis public relations.

Therefore, as long as Chen Yang held onto the "dirt" on Xingcheng Food Limited Company, Wu Junhui would not dare to act too arrogantly.

As for whether the sausages of Xingcheng Food Limited Company would cause problems if eaten, Chen Yang did not want to meddle. There are countless counterfeit and shoddy products in the world; he does not need to make a living by exposing fakes, so there is no need to create trouble for himself. As long as he ensures his own company's products do not harm the public's interests, that is enough.

After giving Xiao Jian his instructions, Chen Yang went straight to the Provincial State-owned Enterprise Reform Group Office. It was easiest to get news there about when Wu Junhui would return to Xingcheng.

As for Chen Yang ending his vacation early and returning to work, Liu Jianghua and Huo Yunyan both found it very surprising.

"Chen Yang, the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission only went to Qingshui City before New Year's Day. The corruption case involving Qingshui City Feed Factory is still under trial, and I haven't even received the latest updates here, yet you've already solved the problem?"

"No." Chen Yang said to Liu Jianghua: "Since the issue with Qingshui City Feed Factory is related to corruption, the follow-up handling is simple. As long as we straighten out the financial problems and deal with the implicated management, we can proceed with normal equity handover."

"As for the feed factory's subsequent production and sales issues, since it has direct business ties with Ordinary People Meat Industry Limited Company, we can let Factory Director Song Yajun handle the liaison directly."

Liu Jianghua was very satisfied with Chen Yang's handling. Although the problem seemed complex, Chen Yang always grasped the key point and quickly found a solution.

Of course, Liu Jianghua also understood that only in Chen Yang's hands could such matters become simple. Because he had sufficient financial resources and connections to simplify the problem. If it were someone else, they would already be at a loss when facing corruption issues.

"Chen Yang, since the Qingshui City Feed Factory issue is settled, please also take charge of the Provincial Automobile Manufacturing affair!"

Upon hearing Liu Jianghua again want to toss this hot potato of Provincial Automobile Manufacturing onto him, Chen Yang felt a headache.

"Governor Liu, Stellar Brilliance Financial Investment Company has already taken a stake in Provincial Automobile Manufacturing; let them cooperate with Comrade Pan Ruoyun to handle the subsequent reform work!"

"You probably can't push this aside for now?" Liu Jianghua sighed and said: "Provincial Automobile Manufacturing has already held a meeting discussing the possibility of producing electric cars and electric bicycles, and almost everyone raised objections. This even includes your Stellar Brilliance Financial Investment Company."

Chen Yang froze for a moment; Yexin actually hadn't even given him a heads-up about this.

"Governor Liu, if we don't switch tracks, we can only focus on product quality and product innovation. As for product innovation, I can actually offer a few suggestions. Regarding quality issues, can Provincial Automobile Manufacturing's Technical Department solve them?"

Liu Jianghua fell silent instantly; Chen Yang's question had also been troubling him these past days.

Because if Provincial Automobile Manufacturing's Technical Department could solve the product technical issues, the Provincial State-owned Enterprise Reform Group would not need to initiate a project for their reform.

And to solve the technical problem, so far there are only three approaches.

First, hire a more capable expert team to develop the technology independently. But according to the evaluation report he received, even if experts could be hired, it would take at least five to ten years to see results. Given the current situation of the provincial automobile manufacturer, it can't even last half a year, let alone five to ten years.

Second, introduce advanced automobile production technology domestically. However, only a handful of domestic firms possess outstanding technology, and they are all direct competitors. How could they possibly transfer their core technology?

Given that the above two options are unfeasible, introducing technology from abroad is the only choice. Moreover, the result of the provincial automobile manufacturer's management meeting also leans more toward introducing technology from abroad.

The problem is, nobody has any idea who should be sent abroad to inspect and negotiate technology transfer with the other party. The meeting has been held several times, yet no one is willing to step forward to take on this heavy responsibility.

"Chen Yang, are you interested in representing the provincial automobile manufacturer to go abroad and introduce patented technology?"

Chen Yang is completely ignorant of automobile patent technology, and he only speaks English and a little simple Japanese; having him represent the provincial automobile manufacturer to introduce patented technology, he feels Liu Jianghua is overestimating his abilities.

"Governor Liu, for discussing patent technology transfer, we should let a professional handle it. I'm afraid I cannot bear this heavy responsibility."

Liu Jianghua understood Chen Yang's concerns and immediately explained: "The factory will send experts and translators to accompany you; you only need to make the final decision."

"Governor Liu, sorry. I really cannot handle this job." Chen Yang did not want to get himself into trouble. He had visited the provincial automobile plant and seen the production process, which was extremely complex. If they were to introduce foreign technology, it certainly wouldn't be as simple as one or two things. The patent fees involved would cost at least tens of millions, possibly even hundreds of millions.

With such a huge investment, if the introduced technology turns out to be unsuitable, he, as the decision-maker, would become an eternal sinner of the provincial automobile manufacturer.

Seeing Chen Yang reject his proposal without hesitation, Liu Jianghua frowned slightly. "Chen Yang, do you have any concerns? We can discuss this between us."

Chen Yang also wasn't afraid of making Liu Jianghua unhappy, and said directly: "Laypeople directing experts is a major taboo in the industry. As someone completely ignorant of automobile technology, for me to be the decision-maker on this technology transfer is a bit ridiculous. If problems arise, I don't mind being blamed, but you, as the recommender, would likely bear the blame as well. I'd rather not work in the provincial state-owned enterprise reform group than implicate you."

Upon hearing this, Liu Jianghua also became hesitant. In fact, he had a more ideal candidate in mind, but that person is temporarily not in Xingcheng.

Seeing Liu Jianghua silent, Chen Yang continued: "Governor Liu, I think having Chairman Wu Junhui serve as the decision-maker would be more appropriate."