Chapter 100

1986, Zhang Ruimin took over the position of factory director of Qingdao Electric Refrigerator General Factory; upon arriving the first day, he walked around the factory and then wrote down the famous Management Thirteen Articles.

No tardiness, no early leaving, no absenteeism…… These basic rules in later factories could not be effectively enforced at the time; this is also why some enterprises went downhill, eating from the communal pot ultimately leads to this outcome.

However, there are still some clauses in it that, looking back now, are completely incomprehensible, for example, prohibiting urinating and defecating anywhere in the factory.

Originally, Qin Miao didn't think much of it, so after taking over the Red Flag Boiler Factory, he put forward requirements such as no tardiness and early leaving, but he didn't mention prohibiting urinating and defecating anywhere; and now……

The fact is right before our eyes!

The young fellow was pss pss while whistling, the flow was smooth and satisfying; after finishing, he shook a few times, then lifted his head and suddenly spotted Qin Miao.

「Huh, how is it you again? 」

They knew each other! When Qin Miao and Teacher Zhou first came to the factory to scout, they encountered that kid who was pushing a bicycle and secretly selling factory scrap iron!

「Well, I came here to work. 」 Qin Miao said: 「Old brother, what's your name? 」

「Wei Ji. 」

「Well, this name sounds nice and auspicious; lately…… has the scrap iron price gone up? 」

The question was asked lightly, but in reality it could decide this guy's life or death!

「I don't know. 」

「You haven't been selling scrap iron lately? 」

That's natural; selling scrap iron back then was unavoidable, with winter approaching and no coal at home, one would freeze to death; now Ha Gong Da has taken over, giving us two months' back pay and preparing 300 jin of coal for each household, we can't be ungrateful……

Really? I think it's not just that reason, right?

Wei Ji smiled and said: 「Frankly speaking, even if people nowadays had the thought, they wouldn't have the guts; if caught, they'd be fired—who would give up this job nowadays…… Besides, there are soldiers watching in the factory; I've observed, their guns are loaded with live rounds……」

Human nature is greedy; strict rules still need strict management to work; of course, income must also keep up—double-pronged approach.

「By the way, how did you come to work here? The factory's personnel management has been handed over to Ha Gong Da; getting into the factory isn't easy; using connections or paying money—those tricks don't work anymore; that Professor Yuan is just stubborn……」

Qin Miao smiled; it seems Professor Yuan really is suited to manage this factory—he doesn't play favorites, so no one can exploit loopholes, allowing the factory to develop healthily.

Superior leaders want to place their people; with the school backing them, those below who want to use connections have Professor Yuan covering for them……

Not bad, not bad!

「Well, I……」

Qin Miao was about to say something when he heard a voice: 「Professor Qin, you're here! News from the Capital says the first batch of Mercedes-Benz trucks have already been loaded onto ships in Germany, roughly……」

Wei Ji widened his eyes and opened his mouth.

Professor Qin? From Ha Gong Da?

The first time Qin Miao came here, these people mistook him for a teacher, and thereafter they called him that; the factory workers also know that Professor Qin and Professor Zhou hold unusual positions at Ha Gong Da.

「Hey, kid, what are you doing here? 」 Wei Guoqiang looked at Wei Ji.

「Dad, I……」

These two are still father and son!

「He's urinating here. 」 Qin Miao said.

Wei Guoqiang's face instantly darkened; he glanced around, happened to see a steel bar, picked it up casually, and swung it at Wei Ji.

「You little brat, actually urinating in the workshop! Watch me not beat you to death! 」

「Dad! 」 Wei Ji dodged while shouting: 「Going outside to use the toilet takes a round trip of twenty minutes; I'm not doing this to save time……」

「You little bastard, you still dare to argue! 」

Qin Miao also recalled another incident: back then, Shoudu Qiche Chang joint-ventured with Americans to produce jeeps; this first attempt was a total failure—even when Americans repaired the toilets in the factory, workers saw it as capitalist indulgence; as a result, the fixed toilets were soon smashed.

Eastern industry needs development; there are many things that need to be changed!

「Master Wei, stop hitting, this is work time. 」

Wei Guoqiang immediately stopped.

「Next, the factory needs to strengthen discipline management; the rule prohibiting urinating and defecating anywhere in the factory should also be written into the factory's regulations. 」 Qin Miao continued: 「First offense, deduct one month's wages; third offense, dismissal. 」

Wei Ji's body trembled; 「Old brother, you're a teacher at Ha Gong Da—you should have said earlier; you're not harming people, are you? 」

「You brat, did you hear? This month's wages, you just don't collect them! 」 Wei Guoqiang said.

「No, no, before this regulation is enacted it doesn't count, but once it is enacted it must be strictly enforced. 」 Qin Miao said.

「You little bastard, hurry up and thank Professor Qin! 」

Having kept one month's wages, Wei Ji was overjoyed and quickly said: 「Thank……」

「Show some sincerity! 」

Plop!

Qin Miao quickly turned aside to avoid the kneeling; you father and son, are you putting on a double act? I can't accept such a big ceremony.

「San Shui, San Shui! 」 At that moment, Professor Yuan's voice rang out: 「The school called, telling you to go back! 」

「Okay. 」

Watching Qin Miao's retreating back, Wei Ji suddenly spoke.

「San Shui, from now on my life, Wei Ji, belongs to you! 」

Slap! Another slap on the head from Wei Guoqiang: 「You brat, put away those airs—will Professor Qin become sworn brothers with you? Get going, hurry up and work! 」

Ha Gong Da, main building conference room.

「President Liu, rest assured, although our troops' main force has been moved south, the garrison troops are not pushovers! Elder Yuan specially sent a telegram from the south, asking me to look after Ha Gong Da. 」

「I never expected this matter to even alarm General Yuan. 」 President Liu also sighed.

「Ha Gong Da's projects, although for export, can be converted to domestic military use at any time; as long as the military needs it, our troops can have a say! 」

「Hmm, please rest assured, General Yuan, this matter has been resolved; that Wang leader in the city has been removed from office and is under investigation. 」

「If you encounter such a situation again, don't go to the Capital; just come find me directly. 」

At the doorway, Qin Miao, hearing a few sentences, felt waves of excitement; he pushed the door open and entered: 「Many thanks for the troops' support; with this handling result, I believe no one will dare treat our Ha Gong Da as Tang Seng's flesh anymore! 」

Huh, I also know this person, Representative Zhao?

Representative Zhao chuckled: "Qin Miao, you've finally come back! How's the Red Flag-2 missile modification going?"