Chapter 92: Tycoon Friend Brings a Range Rover

212 went huffing and puffing toward Ha Gong Da.

After Qin Miao set down the three rules, the broken-down 212 that had brought them over was finally repaired; it drove into the Red Flag Boiler Factory and picked them up.

In the car, the usually silent Zhou Ding finally spoke.

"San Shui, from Ha Gong Da's perspective, I don't think choosing the Red Flag Boiler Factory is correct, but when I saw the factory's condition, I knew we might need to lend them a hand; after all, they're also trying to adapt to the market economy, they just haven't found the right way."

"Ah, Professor Zhou, you're still only suited for research, not for administration."

"What's wrong?"

"Sending charcoal in the snow versus adding icing on the cake—which is better? If we take over the Red Flag Boiler Factory, they'll surely be grateful and obedient; we have plenty of projects but no factory, and that would solve our urgent need—a win‑win! If we switched to the Long March Boiler Factory, I'd make those three demands—do you think they'd agree?"

They definitely wouldn't!

In those days, workers had iron rice bowls—showing up late, leaving early, lazy attitudes, loafing… as long as they didn't commit a major fault, the factory couldn't fire them; otherwise… the Section Chief of Personnel had to watch his back every day, lest someone hit him with a brick.

And the conditions Qin Miao proposed were absolutely strict! Three instances of tardiness or early departure meant dismissal—no other factory would agree to that!

Without strict discipline, the factory wouldn't have high enough quality or efficiency; in the end it might even collapse, and things like personnel authority and financial control are absolutely crucial!

"Huh… damn!"

Qin Miao's words startled Zhou Ding again; he saw Qin Miao looking out the window and moved over to see what it was.

A tall, mighty SUV appeared at the school gate—tall, wide, long… This vehicle had never appeared in the East before! Not even the army had one like it!

"What kind of vehicle is this?"

"Range Rover."

"What tiger?"

212 stopped, its door opened, and Qin Miao had already walked over; despite the snow, he circled the vehicle a few times, liking it more and more.

Last time I went to Yue Tuo, I drove it for a day or two, hadn't had my fill, and it was over!

Wait, this car looks… somewhat familiar?

"Qin, you're finally back!" At that moment, the driver in the car didn't move, while someone leapt down from the passenger seat, face full of excitement: "I heard you'd suffered a great injustice; we have nothing to compensate you with, and since automobiles are backward here and there are no good cars, we flew over the vehicle you drove in Yue Tuo—this car is yours from now on!"

"This tycoon actually gave me a Range Rover?"

Qin Miao looked at the other person: "Ha Sang, my friend, this is no good—the gift is too valuable; I can't accept it!"

"No, you must accept it, otherwise we won't consider you a friend!" Ha Sang insisted.

"How… how can I feel okay about this… Ha Sang, my friend, come on, I'll take you to the best restaurant in Ha Cheng for a meal!"

"Your wife should be there too, right?"

"Yeah, I need to go find her……"

Ten or so minutes later, the tall, mighty Range Rover, a Mercedes-Benz, was on Ha Cheng's city streets, drawing countless stares along the way.

Whoever can ride in such a car must be some big shot.

Main building, conference room.

"The Red Flag Boiler Factory's situation is not good—its old models won't sell, developing new ones has cost a lot, the factory has no working capital, and it's even borrowed over five hundred thousand from the bank……"

Zhou Ding gave a brief rundown of the factory's situation, and everyone present frowned—this city is really terrible! In meetings they'd always say how great the factory was, but it turns out it's a real tough nut to crack!

"We can't take this factory." Director Lu of the Mechanical Engineering Department shook his head.

"Exactly, we really can't take it." Director Tao of the Aerospace Department also spoke up.

Currently, the school-run factories mainly produce the products of these two departments, so they have the most say.

President Liu looked at Zhou Ding: "Keep going with the introduction—don't stop halfway!"

"Well… but when we came out, we saw the factory workers' families… and then Qin Miao promised to do his utmost to help them; his idea was to take over the factory……"

"Old Zhou, why didn't you say so earlier? Since Qin Miao is willing, our eight departments definitely have no objection."

"Our four departments have even less objection—Qin Miao is one of us; if we don't support our own, who would we support?"

Zhou Ding wondered: "You really trust Qin Miao that much?"

Speaking frankly, Zhou Ding also wanted to take over the factory, but… these two people are just… something else—they started out firmly opposed, then as soon as Qin Miao said he wanted it, they instantly changed their minds; what's your stance? What are your principles?

"Qin Miao's father's factory has already been set up by the capital as a model for military-to-civilian conversion; this kid has what it takes—whatever he sets his mind to will surely work out!"

"Exactly, he's brought in deals worth over a hundred million dollars—Qin Miao is Ha Gong Da's god of wealth; we wouldn't even blink at filling a fifty-thousand gap, let alone throwing down five million! By the way, where's Qin Miao?"

"At the gate, we met a foreigner and gave him a car……"

"This kid's made a great friend! His theory is actually interesting—if you want to do business, make friends first……"

"Well, he's out entertaining his friend with a meal—we can't let him pay, so the entertainment expenses will come from the school!" President Liu said: "Also, we need to hear his opinion on how to spend the money from selling equipment……"

Qin Miao is absolutely Ha Gong Da's backbone and god of wealth—he must be supported! If he suffers even a slight grievance, Ha Engineering could snatch him away in a minute, and all those colleges in the capital are surely eyeing him too!

The assembled department leaders exchanged glances, made up their minds, and decided to talk to Qin Miao once he returns!

Meanwhile, at the Liuhe Shun Restaurant, Qin Miao ordered six halal dishes in one go, entertaining Ha Sang and his driver‑bodyguard, catching up while they ate.

"Qin, I heard you came back and still got criticized by higher‑up leaders……"

"Never mind, brothers don't bring that up—come on, eat, eat; this braised beef is one of the restaurant's three halal specialties, I guarantee you'll like it."

"Qin, I heard that after you came back, the capital wouldn't let you stay, so you were forced to come to this desolate place……"

"Never mind, friends don't bring that up—come, try this fried southern dumpling!"

"Qin……"

"Don't mention it—come, eat."

"No, Qin, I want to know if there's anything with a longer range than a truck cannon……"