Chapter 1074: I will definitely come again

"They're here, they're here, the cars are here!"

"That... that should be them, right?"

"What are we still waiting for!"

Li Huai De's grand ambitions had only been revealed halfway before he was interrupted by the messenger.

He didn't even have time to be annoyed; he followed the gazes of the others toward the street.

"Director Li, you should go down now!"

Seeing that he was still standing there watching, Li Xuewu walked over, grabbed his arm, and pulled him down as if he were leading a donkey.

"Oh, oh, okay—"

Old Li was clearly a bit flustered; he had probably told himself countless times in his heart to stay calm and not be nervous.

But when the moment arrived, he still couldn't help his legs from shaking; after all, the person he was about to meet wasn't someone he could see just whenever he pleased.

After being prompted by Li Xuewu, he came to his senses, walked forward in a panic, and was then squeezed on the arm by Li Xuewu. Understanding, he composed his thoughts and finally walked with a steady gait.

The signal command vehicle was parked not far away, and the radio communicator had contacted the security guards on duty; this section had already been cordoned off.

And when the motorcade slowly pulled over to the side of the road, Li Xuewu spotted Mr. Z's vehicle and gave Li Huai De a push.

Li Huai De felt his signal and, without looking back, trotted forward, while the others intentionally slowed their pace by a step.

The car door was opened by a secretary. Li Huai De stood still at a distance of two steps from the door, waiting with a face full of enthusiasm until Mr. Z stepped out of the car.

"That is the Director of the Management Committee of the Red Star Factory, Li Huai De."

Lu Yun, who had hurried over from the car behind, introduced him to Mr. Z in a low voice.

"Mr. Z, welcome to the Red Star Factory! Welcome—!"

After hearing Lu Yun's introduction, Li Huai De finally dared to take Mr. Z's hand. He was so excited that his voice trembled, not unlike De Hua's.

Mr. Z, however, shook his hand very warmly and then looked behind him.

"Mr. Z, welcome—!"

There were no welcome banners, no streamers, and certainly no lined-up colorful flags or gongs and drums. All there were were representatives of the workers, female workers, and students offering bouquets to Mr. Z, who had come to visit and inspect.

The welcome scene was warm but not boisterous, respectful but not ostentatious, pragmatic, truth-seeking, down-to-earth, and entirely sincere.

The somewhat ordinary welcome ceremony here formed a sharp contrast with the gongs, drums, and flying colorful flags over at the trade fair.

Mr. Z smiled as he accepted the bouquets from the three representatives and expressed his gratitude to them.

There were no primary school students with painted red cheeks here; the flowers were fresh blossoms picked along the banks of the Liangma River in spring, so simple and natural.

Looking at the small but spirited welcome team, Mr. Z nodded slightly.

When shaking hands with the Red Star Factory leadership team standing to the side, it was like a spring breeze brushing against their faces. Mr. Z's demeanor made even the factory leaders, who usually didn't show much emotion, admire him.

Li Xuewu stood behind the crowd, but he could still feel the greatness of Mr. Z.

Compared to their last meeting, in just one year, one could clearly feel Mr. Z's haggardness and fatigue.

Turning the tide, saving the building from collapse, never forgetting the original intention, studying for the rise of the nation.

Although Mr. Z carried a heavy burden, his walk remained firm and steady. Under Li Huai De's guidance, he stepped onto the temporarily reinforced platform.

During this short distance, Li Huai De tried hard to suppress his inner excitement and nervousness as he reported to Mr. Z the significance of choosing this piece of land to welcome him.

The spring scenery was bright and clear. Looking into the distance from the height, on the left and behind them was the wide Liangma River, and on the right was the bustling trade fair, lively like a market.

Looking out, to the front right was the Red Star Steel Rolling Factory with its layered buildings, and directly in front was a large construction site currently under work.

The Liangma River, cutting straight through from the left, split this prosperous scene into two, not appearing blocked, but rather full of vitality and spring.

"That must be the trade fair you mentioned, right?"

Walking onto the high platform, Mr. Z raised his eyes slightly to look. The trade fair, though not very large, had a liveliness and prosperity far exceeding that of a market.

Although he knew this was merely a corner of prosperity under a planned economy, Mr. Z still saw the hope for the country's future prosperity.

Coming here today, he wanted to see what the future would look like for the cause they had sacrificed for, were willing to dedicate themselves to, and had struggled for their whole lives.

The development achievements of the Red Star Factory had stood out since the "Great Learning" activities began last year.

Far exceeding factories and units of the same level, they had quickly achieved ideological unity, condensed the core driving force for development, dared to struggle, dared to take detours, dared to try and fail, and finally were about to walk out onto a clear path.

On his desk was a list of enterprises he was most concerned about and most missed. This list was the foundation of the country's strength and the hope of national industry.

In the list, the newly entered Red Star Steel Rolling Factory had emerged suddenly like bamboo shoots after rain, with its development momentum rising step by step.

In the national economic summary work at the end of 1966, the Red Star Steel Rolling Factory performed very brilliantly among heavy industrial enterprises.

Not only did they exceed the planned targets for industrial production, but they also completed the transformation work of mixed development of light and heavy industry.

Importantly, in the face of the changing situation last year, the Red Star Factory quickly adjusted its development ideas, catered to the development requirements of the new era and new period, and walked out a path with its own characteristics.

Good news came frequently last year, and victories continued this year. While other factories were still trapped in the circle of ideological rectification and team rectification, the Red Star Factory's products had gone abroad, invited foreign trade clients into their home, and achieved a new breakthrough in efficient capacity conversion.

Based on heavy industrial production capacity, they broke through the barriers of the industry's upstream and downstream, cleared the obstacles to industrial cooperation, and realized the innovation and goals of joint industry and joint tertiary industry.

In practicing the instructions on industry, construction, and cultural education issued on May 7th last year, the Steel Rolling Factory achieved innovations and results that other factories did not.

In Mr. Z's list, for every achievement of the Steel Rolling Factory filled in, the record on the list added a few more lines of text; the fresh handwriting revealed that it was updated from time to time.

"The trade fair is merely the Red Star Factory's practice and verification of the service concept of industrial products for the people, together with joint enterprises and joint industry."

Li Huai De stood in front of a display board, introducing the content of the Red Star Factory's hospitality today to Mr. Z and his accompanying staff.

The display board was not a traditional wooden blackboard, but a display stand welded from rolled steel plates.

The tabletop was tilted at forty-five degrees, allowing one to see the design drawings on the stand without bending over.

This was the construction effect map of the Steel Rolling Factory's ecological industrial zone, unfolding like a scroll before everyone, making it more convenient to look into the distance at any time and mark the location of the plots on the map.

On the effect map, buildings such as factories, research institutions, schools, shopping malls, residential areas, service areas, and stadiums were reasonably distributed on both sides of the Liangma River, forming an ideal picture of harmony between man and nature, and man and industry.

"With our current position as the core, that is the location of the future group office building."

Li Huai De stood in front of the stand, pointing at the planning map to give a concise and efficient introduction.

Every sentence, every word, every character had been carefully discussed and finalized by Li Xuewu and him, absolutely concise and clear.

"Expanding living space forward, facing each other across the road, accompanied by the Liangma River water."

He raised his hand to indicate the construction site on both sides of the Liangma River and introduced: "Based on the park landscape created on both banks, we are expanding humanistic, educational, living, and medical spaces to both sides."

"Your factory is going to be a group, right?"

Mr. Z asked him, then pointed to the location of the Steel Rolling Factory on the drawing and the location of the tertiary industry and joint factories adjacent to another branch of the Liangma River, and asked: "How is this side being handled?"

This branch line was not a dead end, but connected directly to the moat.

"This is the second section of our factory's ecological industrial zone plan, which is the industrial and scientific research section."

Li Huai De had adapted to the rhythm of the introduction and spoke very naturally: "The Red Star Factory has already invested in a new steel rolling factory project in Steel City. Here, the existing steel rolling production equipment and supporting production equipment will be dismantled in the future."

"Our scheduled time is to complete this major investment target within three years."

"That is a very decisive choice, no less than tearing down and rebuilding. It must have made the comrades in the Ministry of Industry sweat, right? Huh?" Mr. Z turned his head to look at Du Xian from the First Ministry of Industry, who had come with him, and asked.

"I support enterprises in self-reliance, self-strengthening, and bravely forging a world of their own."

Du Xian smiled as he looked at Li Huai De and nodded: "Since the Red Star Factory dares to transfer the steel rolling industry to Steel City, it shows that they have this need, and even more, the preparation to bear the investment pressure."

"We will definitely be able to complete this goal of heavy industrial transformation and transfer. Please believe in our determination, Mr. Z."

After Li Huai De stated his position, he pointed his finger toward the direction of the Steel Rolling Factory and explained: "The steel rolling industry relies heavily on energy resources and transportation resources."

"In our enterprise strategic planning, we have studied the future development pattern and needs of Beijing's industry. Heavy industry is no longer suitable for unlimited development within the city."

"Moreover, although the Steel Rolling Factory's current equipment and technology, capacity and products maintain a leading level in the country,"

"we can more clearly feel that the gap between this level and the world's first-class level is huge, and it is still not too late to catch up now."

Li Huai De said very seriously: "If you are not willing to sacrifice the child, you cannot catch the wolf. We are not throwing away the watermelon to pick up the sesame seeds, and we are certainly not giving up on heavy industry."

He pointed to the factory's workshop location and explained: "In the future, these production areas will serve scientific research and light industrial manufacturing."

"The leading edge of scientific and technological advantages will create the trend of industrial development. We must not only build heavy industrial products, but also build them well, build them fast, and build them advanced!"

"Is it complementary advantages? Hmm—"

Mr. Z listened very carefully, nodded to Du Xian and said: "Develop light industry with current heavy industrial advantages, supplemented by the laying of trade channels, while accumulating strength, and then turning back to feed heavy industry, reciprocating and circulating, endless."

Mr. Z said while thinking, his eyes looking keenly at the planning map, and also at the Steel Rolling Factory in the distance.

"Mr. Z, I dare not say whether this path is right or wrong, but in practicing the spirit of self-reliance and hard struggle, the Red Star Factory is correct."

Du Xian appreciated Li Huai De's actions in the Red Star Factory very much; otherwise, he wouldn't have helped them take sides last time.

Mr. Z nodded and said: "Industrial development, we are also crossing the river by feeling the stones now. How can we say what is right or wrong?"

He pointed to the scientific research location marked on the planning map and asked: "How is the foundation laid?"

"Currently, three universities have completed school-enterprise cooperation agreements with the Red Star Factory, and there are twelve laboratories and R&D centers already in operation."

Li Huai De reported: "Including the engine R&D center, transmission R&D center, physics, chemistry research institutes, etc."

He showed the Steel Rolling Factory's scientific research reserve strength very confidently, pointing out the divided areas on the drawing to introduce future scientific research strength.

Upon hearing that the Steel Rolling Factory had united with Huaqing University and the Iron and Steel Institute in Beijing to complete the accumulation and creation of scientific and technological skills, Mr. Z fell silent.

This was the news he had heard since 1965 that attached the most importance to scientific and technological development and academic development; previously, it had always been bad news.

The future 20 million scientific development investment mentioned in Li Huai De's report truly made him feel the Steel Rolling Factory's emphasis on scientific research.

Especially when hearing Li Huai De mention that the Steel Rolling Factory was cooperating with many universities to form its own educational institutions and guarantee teaching and practical needs, his somewhat thin hands clenched, as if he were willing but unable.

The Steel Rolling Factory was walking at the forefront of the era, its development exceeded conventional limits, and it occupied the high ground ideologically.

Therefore, the development model here was becoming faster and more excellent, and it was not easily replicable or learnable.

Wanting to promote and implement it nationwide, not to mention the ideological understanding of cadres, even such development opportunities were not creatable.

Some people said that the Steel Rolling Factory developed because it borrowed the east wind of the Yangcheng Foreign Commodity Trade Fair.

Whether others said this as sour grapes or biased talk, Mr. Z knew very clearly that this was the inevitable result of accumulation and correct thinking.

The Yangcheng Foreign Commodity Trade Fair had been held for dozens of sessions; how many Red Star Factories had come out of it?

Not many. He would be satisfied if one came out every session, but was it possible?

"No wonder you want to hold an industrial trade fair yourselves. This is the confidence of technology, and also the confidence of production."

Mr. Z did not comment on the Steel Rolling Factory's education, nor did he ask for more.

It was not that he didn't care about education, nor was it that he had opinions on the Steel Rolling Factory's education model, but that he hoped too much that the Steel Rolling Factory's education could be established.

But he also knew that once he cared too much, it would inevitably cause the seedlings that had just developed here to be watched and destroyed by wind, frost, rain, and snow.

With the purpose of protection, he turned the topic to the direction of technology transforming into production.

This also made an interpretation and definition for the Steel Rolling Factory's development in technology and education.

Everything for production, everything for the economy, everything for the people.

"I can see it, your factory is developing well, and the trade fair is also well organized."

He looked at the construction site not far away, the Steel Rolling Factory currently in production, and the trade fair; this truly responded to the contradictory relationship between the future, the present, and reality.

"Comrade Zhi Nan, when can our other industrial enterprises be as confident as the Steel Rolling Factory, letting citizens try, look at, and choose their own products?"

Zhao Zhi Nan, Deputy Director of Foreign Trade, smiled bitterly: "Mr. Z, if I had ten teams as capable as the Red Star Factory in my hands, I wouldn't need you to tell me; I would also set up a formation to show off our muscles."

"Hahaha—!"

The accompanying cadres and the Steel Rolling Factory's cadres all laughed softly.

Du Xian, Director of the First Ministry of Industry, smiled and took the conversation: "Not to mention you, Deputy Director Zhao, even in my hands, there is only this one precious baby!"

"Hahaha—!"

From the moment Mr. Z got out of the car, the impression he gave Li Xuewu was that he was serious, wise, approachable, had a serious attitude, and was very charming.

But after close contact, one could feel his humor and wit in work and conversation.

"How is the construction of the industrial zone? Are there any difficulties?"

"Mr. Z, I am Liu Wen Tao, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Red Star Factory Ecological Industrial Zone Construction Project Headquarters."

Under Li Huai De's signal, a cadre wearing work clothes and a safety helmet stepped forward and reported: "The project construction is stable and orderly. We will hold the safety pass, technical pass, and quality pass, and resolutely complete the construction target within the time limit!"

Mr. Z was satisfied with the Steel Rolling Factory's report, especially standing here, looking at the planning map, looking at the construction site, and listening to the construction personnel's personal report.

He nodded to the Deputy Commander-in-Chief who saluted him, looked at Li Huai De, and asked: "What is the investment of the Red Star Factory?"

Li Huai De replied seriously: "Mr. Z, at least 20 million."

"Oh? Isn't it said that your factory is going to take out 80 million to build?"

Under Li Huai De's signal, Mr. Z led the team down, while asking about this rumor.

Li Huai De was a bit nervous, and replied: "80 million is the total investment, 20 million is the Beijing project investment, and the new factory and worker village in Steel City need at least 40 million."

"There are also trade and scientific research construction, which also need at least 20 million investment, totaling an 80 million investment budget."

"Moreover, we are not taking out this 80 million all at once for investment." He wiped the sweat from his forehead and explained: "We set an 80 million investment target in the five-year plan. The rumor is wrong."

"Hehe—I was even fooled!"

Mr. Z wittily pointed at him and said: "This proves that your factory's propaganda work is done well. Use the false to make it real, use the real to make it false."

Li Huai De didn't dare to take this. Where would he have the guts to lie to the leader? It was completely a case of hitting the mark by mistake. Propaganda work had never been his focus, because Gu Weijie managed it very well.

"Tell me, where was this 80 million spent, and when are you prepared to spend it?"

On the way to the industrial trade fair, Mr. Z listened to the reports of several other leaders of the Steel Rolling Factory.

Including Cheng Kai Yuan's introduction to the design and significance of the ecological zone construction: ecology, education, medical care, residence, industry, technology.

Jing Yu Nong's introduction to the Steel Rolling Factory's group target construction, coordinated development of light and heavy industry, brand diversification, opening up upstream and downstream channels, etc.

And in creating a trade union, financial economic union, financial settlement and enterprise credit guarantee system, as well as setting up import and export trade channels, creating a trade platform and port economy, he made a detailed introduction according to Mr. Z's requirements.

Gu Weijie introduced the problems the Red Star Factory was facing: land, resources, technology, equipment, channels, talent cultivation, etc.

She also joined Xue Zhi Fu to report to Mr. Z on the solutions and ideas for these problems.

Mr. Z listened very seriously to this systematic report from the Steel Rolling Factory. Compared with the notes in his list notebook, this time it was more detailed and more real.

Especially regarding the development concept of the ecological industrial zone, he had already kept it in his heart when Li Huai De introduced it just now.

Now listening to the detailed introduction by the factory leadership team, he understood the Red Star Factory's purpose and goals.

It was not just to build a factory, a group, but to respond to the development of the era, the development of the city, and to lay out the development of the enterprise for the next few decades.

The pressure they were bearing today was all to lay the foundation and do construction for the future.

Standing at the entrance of the trade fair, looking at the masses cordoned off by security, Mr. Z felt the liveliness here very personally.

"This road is not easy to walk; you must walk steadily."

He said this to Li Huai De and others, and also to the accompanying cadres. It seemed to be about the road of the trade fair, but it was actually about the road of market-oriented development.

Mr. Z heard the cheers and greetings of the masses and waved back enthusiastically. When visiting the industrial booths, he looked at the products of the Steel Rolling Factory and joint factories very seriously.

For some fresh products, tools, and food, he even took the initiative to ask the nearby masses.

When hearing unanimous praise, there was finally a more gratified smile on his face.

In the automotive industry exhibition area, looking at a whole row of various vehicles, including real models standing on and beside the cars, he was very interested.

Even though the time had exceeded his scheduled deadline, he still walked onto the exhibition stand, looked at it personally, and tried it out.

The models were not the kind of girls wearing simple clothes in later generations, but corresponded to the exhibition cars, with workers wearing professional uniforms standing there simulating operation.

For example, for the security patrol car, the security guard on the car was using a walkie-talkie to contact, and there were fully armed security guards standing with guns showing off weapons and equipment.

There were also drivers repairing and maintaining cars checking the vehicle situation.

Looking at the fire tool truck, the operator and firefighters cooperated to work and demonstrate, showing the vehicle's purpose vividly.

Mr. Z was very interested in the beautifully designed and stylish-looking Hongxing Lingyang car. Under Li Huai De's invitation, he got on the car and tried it out personally.

There were factory reporters squeezing into the crowd of accompanying reporters, clicking and taking pictures. This was a task specially requested by Deputy Director Li.

"Hmm, the functions are very complete, very advanced, and the seats are also very comfortable."

Mr. Z looked carefully in the car and nodded to the group of people standing at the car door: "I see that many new materials are used, right?"

"That's right. New-style alloys and fiberglass replaced the original heavy non-load-bearing parts, reducing the vehicle weight and increasing the load capacity."

The introduction personnel standing by the car explained the car's functions and design ideas to Mr. Z very enthusiastically.

Mr. Z was particularly respectful to grassroots workers. After listening to her introduction seriously, he nodded and praised her for speaking well.

When he just came over, he heard this guide patiently explaining and introducing to the masses.

"Thank you, sir. It is my honor to serve you."

The guide thanked him excitedly and raised her hand to introduce the car's selling price and maintenance plan.

When hearing that the selling price of this car was only one-fifth of the price of the Beijing Automobile Factory's popular 212 Jeep, Mr. Z was still surprised.

He looked at the car in front of him suspiciously, not feeling where it was cheap.

At this time, Du Xian walked up and asked Li Huai De if this was the credit of the supply chain system that your factory built?

Li Huai De borrowed his words to talk about the Steel Rolling Factory's full-system supply chain, especially the automotive parts production supply chain.

"Subdividing the task of car manufacturing, outsourcing it, and only being responsible for core technology R&D and assembly R&D and production is the secret weapon for achieving the car's price advantage."

"No wonder, this idea is very good."

What Mr. Z saw was not just the success of the Red Star Factory, but this new model of business cooperation, profit sharing, and achievement sharing.

Li Huai De then connected the joint tertiary industry and joint industry together through the supply chain, completely linking the content introduced by the several factory leadership team members earlier into a whole.

Mr. Z finally understood. He touched the Red Star Hongxing Lingyang Jeep car lovingly and smiled satisfactorily: "This is the 'Serving the People' marked on the car logo!"

This scene was being captured by the factory newspaper reporter. He continued to capture it excitedly, but he knew that the scene just now was what Deputy Director Li wanted.

This was not in vain for Deputy Director Li specially helping them purchase the most advanced cameras from abroad.

If he hadn't captured the scene of Mr. Z touching the car, even if it wasn't captured well, he would have had the heart to run away.

He was afraid Deputy Director Li would kill him!

"How long does it take to produce such a car?"

"The plan is that by September this year, the daily output can reach over 100 units."

Li Huai De reported: "The factory's construction has entered the late stage, and imported equipment and technology are being installed and debugged."

"100 units a day, 3,000 units a month, the annual output can reach 36,000 units!"

Hearing this output and this price, Mr. Z could no longer suppress his inner excitement. He patted the car body hard and said: "This is the people's car!"

"The Red Star Factory strives to practice the concept of serving the people. All products are set for this goal."

Li Huai De guided Mr. Z to the motorcycle booth and introduced several products including tricycles and motorcycles.

Heavy-duty cargo tricycles, light-duty cargo tricycles, motorcycles, light motorcycles, etc.

Upon hearing that the selling price of the Comet motorcycle would be set within 500 yuan, Mr. Z was no longer surprised, but without Li Huai De's invitation, he got on the motorcycle with the help of the guide.

"Its power is only 50CC, but the overall body structure uses new alloy steel, which is sturdy, light, and has a stable load-bearing capacity."

The guide introduced very enthusiastically: "The scope of use includes but is not limited to household, transportation, postal, communication, patrol, etc."

"Is this also the credit of the supply chain system?"

Mr. Z nodded satisfactorily, even though there was always a reporter capturing photos of him looking at the car, he didn't care.

This car was designed very exquisitely, and it was beautiful and generous. The details of the car body parts could be seen as precision work, far from being comparable to those silly, big, stupid, and rough industrial products now.

Although some materials of the car body looked like plastic and were not as sturdy as steel, the bumper and body structure were indeed as the guide said.

Even if the car body tilted or fell, as long as it wasn't a particularly serious bump, these parts wouldn't be used.

And encountering a serious collision accident, the legs were outside the parts, so even solid steel was useless.

People died and the car body was still there, passed down from generation to generation?

The guide knew how to grasp the essence of sales and explained that this alloy material had good ductility and the plastic had good flexibility, which could protect the driver's body even if there was an impact.

Getting off the motorcycle, Mr. Z was satisfied no matter how he looked at this motorcycle.

It further confirmed the Steel Rolling Factory's sales slogan, which was serving the people.

Build the people's cars, build the people's motorcycles, transport vehicles.

Subsequently, Mr. Z also visited the engineering vehicles, especially the fire vehicles.

He gave high praise to the Steel Rolling Factory's development ideas and the quality of striving for excellence.

In front of the platform, Mr. Z mentioned the miracle of the Red Star Factory's nail clippers at the last Canton Fair, and also mentioned small hardware, saying that the Steel Rolling Factory's development truly took a big step every time, giving people surprises.

Talking about car manufacturing, he joked that these cars should be sent to Yangcheng for exhibition. Even if they weren't sold, it would be good to exhibit them.

The trade fair was not particularly large. The Steel Rolling Factory only chose a few characteristic booths to take Mr. Z to visit.

For other booths, they just walked and looked, and just listening to the masses' discussion was enough to prove the excellence of the products.

Walking out of the trade fair and returning to the entrance, Mr. Z's motorcade was already ready.

He looked at the Red Star Factory's team very gratified, nodded, and under Du Xian's request, said a few words to the comrades of the Steel Rolling Factory.

"Seeing that you are developing well and have strong combat effectiveness, I am happy from the bottom of my heart."

Mr. Z's body was a bit thin, but his words were very sonorous and powerful.

"I will say a few requirements, which are also hopes."

"First, accelerate the pace of development and consolidate the foundation of production and construction."

"Second, do a good job in trade exchange work, and service and quality must be prioritized."

"Third, do a good job in ecological demonstration construction and get the industrial park up. I want to see it!"

"Fourth, firm up ideological consciousness, be a diligent and honest old ox, and don't be a toad looking up at the sky!"

Clatter—

Applause rang out in unison from the Steel Rolling Factory cadres and masses team who came to see him off.

Just as Mr. Z waved his hand and was about to leave, Gu Weijie took the gift box handed over by Li Xuewu and took the initiative to walk up and said: "Mr. Z, welcome to the Steel Rolling Factory. This is a gift from all our factory staff to you."

"Oh? You want to give me a gift too?"

Mr. Z also felt it was fresh. When inspecting below, he had never encountered any cadre or unit giving him gifts so blatantly.

There were some, but they were all fruits or food, which were meals eaten on the way of inspection.

It was different now. The gift box handed over by the Steel Rolling Factory was beautifully packaged, and from the appearance, it must not be anything cheap inside.

It was even less likely to be steamed buns or eggs.

Lu Yun, who was following behind, was very calm and not particularly surprised, even though he didn't know the Steel Rolling Factory would do such a thing.

Lu Yun knew very well that the Steel Rolling Factory would not pick up a stone to hit its own feet.

Today's visit schedule was already perfect. This move must have been prepared.

He didn't say anything and waited to see, but it scared the other accompanying cadres.

Zhao Zhi Nan of Foreign Trade looked at the Steel Rolling Factory's cadres in surprise, and Du Xian of the First Ministry of Industry was full of surprise, but tried hard to restrain this expression.

City Directors Qiu Li Ming, Deputy Director Liu Xiang Qian, and Deputy Director Zheng Shusen, who came with him, were all surprised by the Steel Rolling Factory.

Especially Mr. Z's sentence when facing the Steel Rolling Factory cadres giving gifts, the meaning was unclear.

Looking at Mr. Z's gentle tone but slightly teasing words, Gu Weijie took the initiative to open the gift box.

"Mr. Z, this is a set of 'local specialties' from the Steel Rolling Factory."

Since everyone misunderstood, she insisted on speaking in the direction of the misunderstanding.

But she opened the gift box, and this misunderstanding was naturally resolved.

Everyone looked curiously at the items inside the gift box, and all showed a sudden realization.

Attracting enough attention, Gu Weijie introduced with a smile: "Here are the Red Star Factory's 'Three-Year Plan' and 'Five-Year Plan'."

"There is also the 'Red Star Factory History Development Evolution Introduction Manual' that every client who comes to the factory to visit will be given."

She handed the gift to Lu Yun, who came to help receive it, and raised her hand to indicate: "This gift box contains the first nail clipper produced by the Steel Rolling Factory, the first thermos cup, and the Red Star Hongxing Lingyang car you just test-drove."

Of course, the car couldn't be put into the gift box. What was placed in the gift box was a car model.

Full-size alloy casting, proportional reproduction, and even the car paint used the same quality.

Mr. Z looked at this "local specialty" and suddenly laughed. He praised: "Very exquisite, very beautiful."

"This is an idea from Comrade Li Xuewu, who is responsible for product R&D and economic work in our factory."

Li Huai De returned the favor, thinking of Li Xuewu's hard work in his job and his loyalty, and specially named him at a critical moment.

"Comrade Li Xuewu is not only a combat hero who transferred to civilian work, but also an industrial labor model, and even more an excellent cadre in the field of security and garrison."

He beckoned Li Xuewu, who was behind the team, to come over, and introduced: "He has even made suggestions and plans in the development and construction of the Red Star Factory."

"This gift, besides the plan and plan, and the special products, will also be given to guests who come to the factory to learn and visit."

Just as Li Xuewu walked over, Li Huai De specially emphasized: "Including foreign businessmen."

"Oh, it's Comrade Li Xuewu. I remember you."

Mr. Z nodded to indicate that Lu Yun could accept the gift box, raised his hand to be held by Li Xuewu, and shook it, saying: "People's Guardian!"

"Thank you for coming to the Red Star Factory to guide us."

Li Xuewu's tone was a bit excited, but he said enthusiastically and seriously: "The development of the Red Star Factory is the glory of all our Red Star people."

"And this glory cannot be separated from your concern, and even more cannot be separated from the attention of all leaders."

"I am just an ordinary employee of the Red Star Factory. I have done what I should do, and I will continue to work diligently and seriously in my own job like my 32,000 colleagues."

Li Xuewu let go of Mr. Z's hand, saluted, and said forcefully: "I sincerely hope that I can invite you to visit and guide us again on the day the Red Star Ecological Industrial Zone is completed."

"Good—I am waiting for this day to come!"

Mr. Z nodded with a smile, patted Li Xuewu's arm, and turned to get into the car.

Li Xuewu was not taking this opportunity to give a long speech about slogans.

This was Li Huai De's arrangement, and also an invitation to Mr. Z to inspect again as a representative of workers and cadres.

If Li Huai De had said this, it wouldn't have been as appropriate as Li Xuewu saying it.

Why did he mention his past identity and achievements when beckoning Li Xuewu over?

A combat hero who transferred to civilian work was one identity, an industrial labor model was another identity, and an advanced worker in the field of security and garrison was another identity.

He had truly received commendations and awards for these identities and achievements.

And finally, setting off the gift box, pointing out the core and theme of industrial development, it was also an annotation for Li Xuewu's talent and contribution in the field of economy and production.

Then, who else had the qualifications to bypass Li Xuewu, who had added so many BUFFs, to issue an invitation to Mr. Z as a worker representative?

Listen to what Mr. Z said when he heard Li Huai De's introduction about Li Xuewu.

I remember you, People's Guardian.

Mr. Z knew Li Xuewu, and this title of People's Guardian was not concretely mentioned for the second time from Mr. Z's mouth.

The people around naturally didn't know the allusion of this title of People's Guardian, and why he would say this when mentioning Li Xuewu.

They naturally didn't know the calligraphy in Li Xuewu's hand, nor did they know the background of this matter.

So Li Xuewu's identity was becoming more psychedelic and special, especially the words he said at the end, which really made the cadres who came to visit have to notice him.

And as Mr. Z got into the car, these cadres also got into the car under the farewell of the Steel Rolling Factory's cadres.

Regarding the name Li Xuewu, during the return trip in the car, it would not be very difficult to find out his background relationship.

Ordinary family background, real combat experience, outstanding work ability, brilliant achievements.

Especially his other identity, which was Gu Haitao's son-in-law.

Is this identity special?

No, it's not special at all now, and it even doesn't have much impact on Li Xuewu's work.

Gu Haitao had left Beijing for a long time. He had been in the south for a long time, and later asked to retire to the second line.

Now he is just a vice principal, and his influence has been reduced to the point of not being noticed.

Then his son-in-law is so amazing, did Gu Haitao have a sharp eye, or was there a layout early on?

Li Xuewu didn't know these guesses, and didn't want to know, because the motorcade had already left, the reception work was over, and he still had a lot to be busy with.

The Steel Rolling Factory's industrial trade fair was still continuing and would last until the evening.

Especially after Mr. Z left, the restrictions on the crowd were completely released, and the enthusiasm of the citizens and masses was released once again.

The special forces of the Security Department withdrew, but the security guards didn't all withdraw; they still had to maintain the public order at the scene.

The leaders were standing on the side of the road still talking to the three leaders from the city.

Mr. Z was gone, but they were not gone.

Li Huai De mentioned the city's support for ecological industrial construction in the previous introduction, saying that the city would divide plots and specially approve industrial zones. This was an attitude of reconciliation.

And Mr. Z didn't mention the matter of filling the river, nor did he mention the city's matter. This was a kind of tacit understanding.

Now that Mr. Z had been here and said that he must come to see it after the industrial zone was completed, it showed his attitude and attention to this matter.

Therefore, eliminating misunderstandings, eliminating influence, and continuing cooperation was the core and main theme of the Steel Rolling Factory and the city's next relationship.

No one wanted to have conflicts or disputes, and Li Huai De was not a combative Teddy.

If it weren't for Liu Xiang Qian and other situational pressures provoking this old rabbit, would he bite people? ===== CHAPTER 1075 =====

If it weren't for Liu Xiangqian and other pressures of the situation riling up this old rabbit, would he be able to bite anyone?