Chapter 915

In just a few short months, the mental outlook of the radiator factory's employees had taken on a brand-new look.

The popularity of the new radiators exceeded everyone's expectations and had reached the point where supply could not meet demand.

Even the custom customers for special-shaped radiators had lined up.

The employees worked in two shifts 24 hours a day. Although they were very tired, with the monthly salary plus bonuses and overtime pay, the highest could get more than 300, so even if they were tired, they were happy in their hearts.

From afar, Zhou Andong saw a long line of small trucks or vans parked at the entrance of the radiator factory. In the shade of the trees and in the shadows of the walls, groups of people were gathered.

The gate was closed. Inside the gate was Old Liu, who watched the gate. Outside the gate was a group of people, noisy and loud, as if Old Liu wouldn't let them in.

"Beep beep beep..."

Wu Chao honked the horn. Old Liu had a very good memory. Seeing the license plate, he recognized that this was Chairman Zhou's car. Originally looking impatient, he immediately showed a flattering smile.

"Move aside, move aside, don't block the gate. Our Chairman is here."

Zhou Andong didn't know what had happened. He pushed the car door open and got out, and Jian Qiu also got out.

"Old Liu, what's wrong?"

Old Liu took the key and nimbly opened the gate. "They are all from the miscellaneous goods stores in the surrounding counties and towns. They came to ask for goods, but our own sales orders are already lined up until next month. Where would we have goods to give them?"

"Chairman?"

They all knew that the radiator factory's director was called Gao Zhen, and the deputy directors were Peng Lin and Zhou Wang. How did another Chairman come out?

Someone with sharp eyes recognized Zhou Andong and shouted, "He is Zhou Andong."

Those who had heard the name Zhou Andong naturally knew him, but there were those who hadn't. After all, the information flow in this era couldn't be compared to more than ten years ago.

Although televisions were relatively much cheaper now than in the 70s and 80s, households without televisions still accounted for a significant proportion. Naturally, it was impossible for everyone to know Zhou Andong.

"Who is Zhou Andong?"

"You don't even know Zhou Andong?"

"You tell me then."

"Do you know the Yugong Group?"

"Don't know!"

"Damn, what the hell do you know?"

"Do you know Jiangzhou Yugong Wine and Jiang Xiaobai?"

"I know this. Last month, my boss treated me to Jiang Xiaobai. The taste is really good, it's just expensive. I wouldn't be willing to buy it myself."

"Jiangzhou Yugong Wine and Jiang Xiaobai are both produced by the wineries under the Yugong Group, and Zhou Andong is the boss of the Yugong Group."

"And also, do you know Sunrise? That's the beverage factory that produces Iced Black Tea and Very Cola."

"I know. I buy a bottle of Very Cola every few days, keeping the bottle cap waiting to redeem the prize."

"Sunrise is also a beverage factory under the Yugong Group."

"My god, this Zhou Andong has such a big background."

"Indeed, I didn't expect it either. The radiator factory is also his. No wonder it went bankrupt and suddenly produced this kind of new radiator. It turns out the boss is Zhou Andong. That makes sense."

"Chairman, is that a bigger official than the Director?"

"Isn't that nonsense? The Chairman is the boss, of course, he's a bigger official than the Director."

"If the Chairman could approve some goods for us, the Director wouldn't dare to say anything and would definitely give us the goods."

It wasn't just one or two people who had this idea. Once someone shouted Zhou Andong's name, many people surrounded them.

"Chairman Zhou, Chairman Zhou, I'm from Dasheng Miscellaneous Goods. I just want to get a few sets of Rifeng radiators. I don't want much, just approve a slip for me."

"Chairman Zhou, I'm from Daxing Plumbing and Hardware Store..."

"Chairman Zhou, I am..."

"..."

It was noisy, and Zhou Andong couldn't hear what they were shouting. "Everyone, everyone, everyone be quiet."

"Stop shouting." A man roared, "Listen carefully to Chairman Zhou's speech."

The crowd quieted down in an instant, and Zhou Andong nodded at the man.

"Everyone, I don't interfere with the operation and sales of the radiator factory. However, I can give them suggestions to invest funds to expand the scale. By then, you will be able to get the goods you want."

"How long will that take? We want the goods now."

"Exactly. By the time production scale is expanded, the day lily will be cold."

At this time, Wu Chao ran over with a group of security guards, separated the crowd, and brought Zhou Andong and Jian Qiu out.

At first, when Zhou Andong and Jian Qiu were surrounded, he got out of the car and wanted to squeeze into the crowd. But he didn't succeed several times and was pushed out again and again. He didn't dare to use brute force for fear of hurting people, so he could only run into the factory to find security guards.

At this time, Gao Zhen, Peng Lin, and Zhou Wang, who had received Old Liu's call, ran out from the factory office.

"Brother Dong!" Gao Zhen happily gave Zhou Andong a warm hug.

"Chairman Zhou!" Peng Lin reached out and shook hands with Zhou Andong. "We were looking forward to the stars and the moon, and finally, we have looked forward to your return."

"Chairman, you are back, and we have a backbone." Zhou Wang shook hands with Zhou Andong excitedly.

Zhou Andong asked, "What happened?"

"It's about the factory expansion and production." Peng Lin said, "We must invest at least 15 million, and the production capacity must reach more than five times the current capacity to keep up with the growth rate of sales.

But Director Gao and Deputy Director Zhou disagree. They think it's too risky. Expanding production scale is necessary, but it can't be so aggressive."

Several people walked and talked. Those who came to get goods were all blocked outside the gate by security guards. Old Liu took a big padlock and locked the gate with a 'click'.

Zhou Andong asked Peng Lin, "Does the factory have that much money?"

"No!" Peng Lin shook his head. "But we can take out a loan. We must accelerate expansion because imitations may appear next year.

If we don't seize the opportunity in this year and quickly occupy the market, then in future competition, we will have to pay a greater price to compete for the market with competitors."

Zhou Andong smiled. "Your idea is correct, but it's still a bit conservative. 15 million is too small-minded; it has to be 50 million."

Peng Lin gave a wry smile. "I'm not even sure I can get a loan for 15 million; it's impossible to get a loan for 50 million."

"It doesn't matter." Zhou Andong said, "You can borrow as much as you can, and Qiudongfang will lend the rest to you at the bank's loan interest rate."

"That's great!" Peng Lin said happily. "Chairman, with your strong support, if I don't make Rifeng number one in the country, I'll write the two characters 'Peng Lin' upside down."

"Young people should have this kind of momentum of 'I will go even if there are thousands of people'." Zhou Andong said with a smile. "When the winery was reformed, I held the idea of success or death."

As he spoke, Zhou Andong looked at Gao Zhen and Zhou Wang. "You two are older than Peng Lin, but he is a college student. For some things, you should learn more from him and listen more to his opinions."

"Understood!" Gao Zhen and Zhou Wang nodded obediently.