Chapter 156: Don't Let Qiao Ge Walk the Wrong Path

The weaving of sunflower seed baskets at the food factory was in full swing. Not only did Director Hu come to help, but Huang Juan and Sister Qiao also came to help process the materials when they had time.

Lu Qiaoge contacted Captain Lin of Guzi Village, asking the commune members to take advantage of their leisure time to cut a kind of wild grass called Gold-Thread Grass, which was one of the raw materials for weaving sunflower seed baskets.

Lu Qiaoge told Old Lin the processing method and set the price for exchanging materials.

These Gold-Thread Grass, which no one cared about, could now be exchanged for daily necessities, and the commune members were simply too happy.

They promised to complete it according to the standard and guaranteed there wouldn't be a single weed.

The days in Guzi Village were more than five times better than last year.

Vegetables in the vegetable garden could be exchanged for money. According to the pricing of vegetable types, the vegetable gardens of every household were no longer simple vegetable gardens, but golden chickens laying eggs.

In the past, every household had no money, but now every household could have dozens of yuan in their hands, which was something they couldn't even imagine before.

Lu Qiaoge's task was absolutely completed with quality and quantity guaranteed.

So there was no need to worry about raw materials; they would be sent over continuously.

The factory department also knew about this matter. For Lu Qiaoge's independent completion of the signing, some praised her, and naturally, some opposed it.

Those who opposed it mainly said that Lu Qiaoge didn't report to the superior leaders for approval when signing the agreement.

This matter was brought up at the factory department meeting.

Both Neighborhood Office directors were called over.

The other Neighborhood Office was called Qianjin Neighborhood Office, and the director's surname was Han. Although he had a mentality of watching the fun, he was also truly envious.

With such a capable soldier under his command, it would be difficult not to achieve results.

It was possible that Old Hu, this old guy, could even be promoted by one level.

Old Hu said righteously: "Lu Qiaoge reported to me in advance, but I didn't expect it to be so smooth. This is a small factory of the Neighborhood Office and is directly managed by the Neighborhood Office. Even if there are instructions, they should go through me first. Since when does a small neighborhood workshop have to report everything to the big factory director?"

Someone said: "But this is signing a contract with Hong Kong businessmen. Is this a small matter? Shouldn't you have called the factory director in advance to report it?"

Old Hu: "It is Hong Kong businessmen, that's correct, but they came with the inspection team and are special guests approved by the above to have friendly exchanges with local enterprises. Of course, I was negligent in this matter; I should have come to find Factory Director Hao immediately after Lu Qiaoge reported to me."

"Hmm, that's not right either. The one who manages me is the Comprehensive Office, so I have to report to the Comprehensive Office first, then the director of the Comprehensive Office finds the leader to ask for instructions. Is that the procedure? But we have a saying: 'Soldiers value speed.' Zhen Xi is leaving tomorrow; after we go through layer-by-layer approval, will we still be able to see him?"

The other party stared at Old Hu: "What kind of talk is this?"

It was simply unreasonable.

The other party said again: "If it's such a situation, the leader's approval will be fast, and it definitely won't be delayed."

Besides, isn't it good to ask the leader for instructions? If there is a problem, the leader will handle it. Even if there is really a problem, you don't have to take responsibility. It's truly not knowing good from bad; no wonder you've been squatting in the Neighborhood Office and can't get ahead.

Factory Director Hao said: "Your ideas are all correct. Old Hu, you should also humbly accept criticism; this is also good for Comrade Lu's growth."

Old Hu immediately said: "Good, I know. In the future, if there are similar things, I will definitely ask the leader for instructions first."

Seeing that Old Hu had indeed sincerely accepted the criticism, Factory Director Hao then gave praise to the Xiang Yang Neighborhood Office, especially praising Comrade Lu Qiaoge for solving the employment problem of unemployed youth and striving to earn foreign exchange for the country.

Factory Director Hao was also very happy. This morning, Director Zhou of the Foreign Trade Section called him, wanting to borrow Qiao Ge to go to the Foreign Trade Section, but he rejected it. This was their military factory's cadre, and he had his own things to be busy with; where would he have time to go there to help?

Besides, he really wanted to see if Lu Qiaoge could turn a small workshop into a real food factory.

You know, 516 had such a large volume that it could completely be self-sufficient.

But this difficulty was not ordinary.

After the meeting, he kept Old Hu alone and asked about Lu Qiaoge's situation.

This girl did things with a plan. When she went to sign the contract, she brought everyone who should be brought, except for not asking the factory department for instructions, but this couldn't be blamed on Qiao Ge; it was just that Old Hu liked to act first and report later.

He understood his little thoughts; wasn't it just worrying that if he reported it, the factory would send someone to replace Lu Qiaoge?

He wasn't that muddled yet. Besides, don't look at Lu Qiaoge's young age; just try to see if anyone dares to pick the peach!

A girl who could date Qin Hengzhi wouldn't be an ordinary person!

This time, Factory Director Hao told Old Hu seriously: "For Lu Qiaoge, we have plans to focus on cultivating her. As her direct leader, you must control it well, so you must start with yourself. Don't let Qiao Ge walk the wrong path. If a good seedling is ruined, I won't spare you!"

Old Hu stared: "How could she walk the wrong path?"

Factory Director Hao pondered: "Don't you find her very smart? Generally speaking, smart people like to take shortcuts and like to borrow strength to fight. Smart people also like to use the other party's plan against them and like the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind..."

Old Hu rolled his eyes: "You're talking too seriously, like telling a story. She's just a young person who has just started working; how could it be so complicated? Do you think it's a war, with the mantis stalking the cicada and the oriole behind?"

However, although he said that, Old Hu really took it to heart.

After returning from the factory department, he went to the food factory.

Lu Qiaoge didn't know Old Hu had been called by the factory director. Seeing Old Hu riding his bicycle over, she led him to see the handicraft group and the food group. Everyone was busy, and Old Hu even saw his son calculating accounts; it had only been a few days, and the abacus beads were clicking.

Although Old Hu was expressionless, he was very gratified in his heart.

Regardless of anything else, learning to use an abacus was also an amazing skill.

Lu Qiaoge took out a notebook; it was actually a suggestion collection book.

Above were customer comments. Although they were all written in pencil, every suggestion was very pertinent.

However, there were the most praises.

Basically, they all said the taste was great and hoped they could produce more.

"Director Hu, the first batch of raw materials is about to run out. See if there is any way to apply for another batch. This time we have money and grain coupons, no need to owe, we can buy directly."

Old Hu waved his hand: "Keep the money and grain coupons first. The factory was built without a penny from above, so you have to keep some for backup. Besides, the grain bureau settles accounts quarterly."

After thinking for a moment, Old Hu added: "I'll go to the grain bureau now to apply for the next batch, but grain and oil are very tight now, so you should be prepared for a shutdown."

Lu Qiaoge nodded: "I know, it's very difficult from top to bottom, I'm prepared for this."

It was indeed the case in this era, and it wasn't that the grain bureau was holding back grain and oil for benefits; you know, many places hadn't even solved the problem of food and clothing. ===== CHAPTER 157 =====