Chapter 403

Lu Qiaoge received Qin Hengzhi's call and went to the entrance of the food factory to wait for him.

Qin Hengzhi arrived quickly, but when he saw Lu Qiaoge standing at the entrance, even though she was wearing a down jacket, a wool hat, and a scarf, and even had cotton gloves on her hands.

He still felt heartache and walked a few steps quickly to open the car door, letting Lu Qiaoge get in the car quickly.

The temperature was very low today, and it seemed that every breath could condense into frost. Although Qiao Ge didn't look cold at all, Qin Hengzhi felt guilty and thought that he would not call Qiao Ge in advance in the future.

Lu Qiaoge saw his expression and knew what he was thinking. She took off her scarf and said, "If you don't call, how can you know where I am? Isn't it troublesome to run around? Don't worry, I will wait for you in the office in the future."

Actually, she wasn't cold, really. With her space and supernatural abilities, it would be a big joke if she were frozen by this temperature.

Qin Hengzhi glanced at her.

Only then did he give a soft "hmm" and then started the car.

Without waiting for Lu Qiaoge to ask, Qin Hengzhi said, "Chu He is here, and he is in Deputy Bureau Chief Zhou's office."

Lu Qiaoge was stunned for a moment, and then thought that Director Zhou had been transferred to the Foreign Trade Bureau and was now a Deputy Bureau Chief.

Although it seems like a quick promotion, Old Zhou had actually been in the director's position for more than ten years.

As for Chu He...

Isn't that the heir to the Shunhe Group who sent the second aunt's husband back?

"... Chu He is a patriotic young man we are developing. Last year, we cooperated to execute a task together. He is a trustworthy person. However, coming this time is purely to talk to you about cooperation. Talk as you should. Business is business. If you make concessions for your second aunt's husband's sake, he will feel ashamed."

Lu Qiaoge nodded, understanding. Chu He is not short of money, but if Qin Hengzhi hadn't reminded her, she really would have wanted to make concessions. After all, he was the one who safely sent the second aunt's husband back.

But now it seems this was a task, not the same thing, so that's easy to handle.

In Deputy Bureau Chief Zhou's office, he was talking to a young man.

That young man had a slender figure, was about twenty years old, was wearing a wool coat, had a handsome face, a gentle smile, and carried the unique temperament of overseas Chinese.

He should be Chu He.

Old Zhou saw that it was Qin Hengzhi and Lu Qiaoge, and introduced both sides with a face full of smiles.

Chu He said with a smile, "Xiang Yang instant noodles didn't advertise on our side, but just through word of mouth, they became a food item that was snatched up. I think it's the same in other places, so I seized the opportunity to come here in person to talk to your factory about the next step of orders or cooperation."

He spoke Mandarin with a slight Minnan accent, and his speaking speed was not fast, which sounded very comfortable.

Old Zhou said, "Then let's all sit down and talk."

But in his heart, he was thinking, I also want to cooperate with Qiao Ge, but I haven't found an opportunity yet.

Moreover, there seems to be no precedent for cooperation now.

I'm afraid it won't work.

Chu He took a few pages of paper from his black leather briefcase and pushed them to Lu Qiaoge.

"Factory Director Lu, the market prospects for instant noodles in Nanyang are visible to anyone with a discerning eye."

Chu He smiled even more gently, "Look, can we cooperate to build a branch factory here in Nanyang? Our Shunhe Group can provide land, factory buildings, and even local worker training, while the Xiang Yang factory is mainly responsible for technology, management, and core raw materials. This can not only greatly reduce costs and improve supply efficiency but also radiate to the entire NY market faster!"

Build a branch factory?

The idea is good, but it is 1975, and the domestic environment... and many things are complex and changeable. Factory-run collective enterprises are all exploring, and investing directly in building a factory abroad is too big a step, almost like dancing on the edge of a cliff.

Lu Qiaoge also smiled and said, "President Chu, thank you for your trust and this boldness!"

Her tone was very gentle, "The primary task of the Xiang Yang Food Factory is still to base itself domestically and build our foundation more firmly. And the technology and production process of instant noodles are still in the stage of constant optimization and improvement, and the accumulated experience has not been fully absorbed. At this time, going out to set up a branch factory, the timing is not ripe, and the conditions are not sufficient. Please understand our difficulties at this stage."

Chu He seemed to have expected this and was not disappointed. He pondered for a moment and said, "Understand, understand, everything is difficult at the beginning."

He quickly switched topics, "Factory Director Lu, since that's the case, I can't force it, but I have a request. I don't know if you can ensure the supply volume of Shunhe? Our distribution channels are the widest and deepest."

Hmm, Lu Qiaoge was actually waiting for him to bring up this topic.

"President Chu, it's not that we don't supply, it's really that raw materials are tight! A clever woman cannot cook without rice. The biggest bottleneck in the factory now is the grain and oil quotas, especially high-quality wheat flour. Domestically, it is unified purchase and marketing, and our share is tightly controlled. The same goes for oil. The amount given to us by the state-owned oil factory, if calculated carefully, is really a drop in the bucket."

A flash of light appeared in Chu He's eyes. This is exactly where he shows his strength and sincerity!

"Factory Director Lu, for our Shunhe Group, grain and oil materials are not a problem. When we do business, we all exchange what we have for what we need!

How about this?

I will arrange for ships to transport a batch of high-quality wheat flour and first-grade soybean oil from over there. I guarantee the quality and price. On your side, prioritize the supply share of the Shunhe Group. Let's sign a long-term supply agreement, mutual benefit, how about it?"

Qin Hengzhi listened quietly from the side, with a hint of an imperceptible smile on the corner of his mouth.

This office didn't just have the four of them; there was also Chu He's secretary and comrades from the Beidu Foreign Trade Reception Office.

Although Chu He is of Chinese descent, he is also a foreign guest.

There are relevant regulations for receiving foreign guests now.

So there were three other people sitting in the office.

But none of them spoke.

And their expressions were very peaceful, without scrutiny or suspicion.

Qin Hengzhi retracted his gaze faintly.

Lu Qiaoge did not hesitate in her heart, but her gaze looked at Xiao Qu from Beidu Foreign Trade and Old Zhou from the Foreign Trade Bureau respectively.

These are leaders, so she always has to ask for their opinions.

Xiao Qu came from Beidu, and he was definitely the first to express his position, smiling and saying, "Little Factory Director Lu, our leader said that coming this time is just to learn."

Old Zhou didn't even need to say it, with a smiling attitude that Lu Qiaoge could make the decision.

Lu Qiaoge had a bottom line in her heart.

This was all explained in advance from above, and everyone knew it in their hearts.

"President Chu, your proposal is too pragmatic and solves our practical difficulties. On behalf of the Xiang Yang Factory, I express my sincere gratitude to President Chu. As for the specific details and quantities, let's discuss them in detail and strive to set a framework today."

Using Nanyang's raw materials to expand production can not only complete export tasks to earn foreign exchange but also alleviate domestic quota pressure. In her view, this is a win-win or even a three-win.

The country also benefits greatly. This is long-term and continuous. Not to mention abroad, domestic consumption is also astonishing.

If viewed globally, the profits are simply unimaginable.