Chapter 254 The First Batch
Uncle Lu sighed and Gong Xiaoxue didn't say anything.
Aunt Lu knew that there was no hope, but she was still unwilling to give up: "Why don't you guys say something~ What did he say?"
Uncle Lu then spoke and explained the situation in great detail. Finally, he looked at Gong Xiaoxue helplessly, wanting to say something else, but stopped himself.
Aunt Lu was a little indignant: "Hey~ this kid..."
Gong Xiaoxue on the side interrupted, "Aunt, please don't be angry. It's difficult for me to ask anyone for help. They are not related to us, why should they help us?"
Aunt Lu sighed and said comfortingly, "Xiaoxue, don't worry. If Ning Weidong fails, we can think of other ways."
Gong Xiaoxue hummed softly, but she knew in her heart that the so-called 'other way' was just a soothing pill. If Ning Weidong didn't work, then Uncle Lu and his wife didn't have any other connections.
Gong Xiaoxue had a headache. After thinking it over, she decided that she had to do something about Ning Weidong.
But, how can I impress him?
……
The next morning, Ning Weidong called Zhao's father as soon as he arrived at the unit.
At nine o'clock, he appeared in Zhao's father's office and told him what he heard from Wang Zipeng yesterday, that Wang Guoqiang was going to Bao Factory.
Father Zhao listened patiently while smoking a cigarette, and finally asked, "From what you said, you don't want Wang Guoqiang to leave?"
Ning Weidong moved closer and said, "It's not that I don't want him to leave, it's that he can't go to the Baochang."
Father Zhao raised his eyebrows: "Oh? Why?"
Ning Weidong said: "He has enough ability and qualifications, and with Tang Buz's support, once he goes to Baochang, I'm afraid he will...take advantage of the opportunity to rise in the future."
Father Zhao understood what Ning Weidong meant and asked, "Why are you so optimistic about Baochang?"
Ning Weidong said confidently: "The Baochang is a major project promoted after 76. It can only succeed, not fail. Do you think this project has the possibility of failure?"
Father Zhao pursed his lips. Although he agreed with Ning Weidong's statement, he still asked, "But Baochang has imported a full set of foreign technology and equipment. What if the wind changes?"
Ning Weidong chuckled: "Do you think the wind direction can change? The balance was broken two years ago. How can we go back? We have to take this step even if it means gritting our teeth."
Father Zhao's expression turned serious and he stared at Ning Weidong sharply.
Ning Weidong did not dodge, but looked up.
The father-in-law and son-in-law looked at each other for a few seconds before Ning Weidong took the lead in looking away and lowered his head slightly.
Father Zhao exhaled slowly without disguising, and said in a deep voice: "Weidong, you can just say this to me, but you must not say a word to anyone else, understand!"
Ning Weidong also said sternly: "Don't worry, I'm careful with my words. My father passed away early, and you are Ruyi's father, and you are my father. I will tell you everything I know."
Father Zhao showed a look of relief. The more he looked at this son-in-law, the more he liked him.
Originally, I decided to marry my daughter to Ning Weidong and I felt that my daughter was wronged. But when I saw Ning Weidong for the first time, I felt uncomfortable and thought that he was just a useless person.
But after these few months, Zhao's father's opinion of Ning Weidong completely changed.
Then he asked, "Why are you talking about this so early in the morning? What do you think?"
"We can't let Wang Guoqiang go to Baochang!" Ning Weidong said firmly, "Once he goes there, he will probably use the platform of Baochang to rise quickly, and then he will become a serious threat."
Father Zhao frowned.
Ning Weidong continued, "It would be best if we could keep him in the Red Star Factory and let Director Li keep him for another two years. As for the Bao Factory...if you have someone suitable, we can send them there. It will definitely not be a loss."
Father Zhao pondered and said, "I'm afraid this won't be that easy. Wang Guoqiang is very determined this time. It may not be a good idea to force him to stay."
Ning Weidong opened his mouth, but ultimately stopped trying to persuade him. He had said everything he needed to say anyway, and it was up to Zhao's father to make the next decision.
At this stage, Ning Weidong must learn to shut up. This is what propriety means.
Speak when you should speak, and don't talk too much when you shouldn't.
After waiting for a while, Zhao's father smiled, stood up and said, "Okay, I know about this matter and will consider it carefully."
Ning Weidong also stood up and said, "Then I will go back first and not disturb you from working."
After leaving Zhao's father, Ning Weidong didn't feel particularly conflicted.
Although Wang Guoqiang's going to Bao Factory may cause some trouble in the future, Ning Weidong will not get hung up on this matter.
His coming to see Zhao's father today was already a very proactive defensive measure.
If Zhao's father did not stop Wang Guoqiang after weighing the pros and cons, he must have had more realistic considerations.
Ning Weidong's few words can't change anything.
On the contrary, Ning Weidong should take care of his own business. Even if Wang Guoqiang becomes powerful in Baochang in the future, as long as Ning Weidong is strong enough and has enough cards in his hand, he does not have to be afraid of him.
Thinking of this, Ning Weidong thought of the winery again. The top priority now is the winery.
As long as Flame Vodka can gain a foothold in the Far East, the subsequent situation will open up.
According to the current progress, the first batch of one thousand boxes of wine will be ready to ship out in a few days at most.
……
Three days later, in the winery workshop.
Wang Kaixuan was wearing a brand new Zhongshan suit, his leather shoes were polished to a shine, his medium-long hair was combed back and greased, as if it had been licked by a calf.
If you put a red flower on your chest, you can become a groom.
Hu Bayi standing by was a little more restrained than him, but he couldn't suppress the smile on his face.
Just last night, the distillery's one thousandth box of vodka was packed and packaged. Early this morning, Wang Kaixuan called Ning Weidong to come over and take a look.
This is a milestone of great significance for both Wang Kaixuan and the winery.
Similarly, it is also extremely important to Ning Weidong.
The day before yesterday, Ning Weidong received a telegram from Xie Liaosha.
There was a lot of content in the telegram, but the core one was just one, which was asking when Ning Weidong's vodka could be shipped and whether there was any problem.
Obviously, the other side is getting anxious, and the long wait is wearing out their patience.
In fact, Ning Weidong was more anxious than them, but he couldn't show it, nor could he pass the pressure on.
As a leader, it is natural for you to bear this kind of pressure.
Ning Weidong knew very well that Hu Bayi and Wang Kaixuan had tried their best, and putting more pressure on them would not squeeze out much of their potential.
Fortunately, the situation was not that bad, and good news came just one day later.
Ning Weidong received a call from Wang Kaixuan as soon as he arrived at work in the morning, and rushed to the winery immediately. In the winery's warehouse, boxes of freshly bottled vodka were neatly stacked, and when he got closer, he could see the production date printed on the cardboard boxes.
There was a faint smell of alcohol in the air, but Ning Weidong did not feel intoxicated, but rather refreshed.
"Fatty, well done!" Ning Weidong turned around and punched Wang Kaixuan lightly.
Wang Kaixuan staggered, but laughed loudly, rubbing his chest muscles, and said without any modesty: "I must have done a good job!" But then he changed the subject: "But the speed of the train depends on the locomotive. I can do a good job because of your good leadership."
Ning Weidong was in a good mood, but at this moment someone suddenly ran in from outside: "Director Wang! The factory..."
Ning Weidong looked back and saw a young man in his twenties. He was at his strongest age, but he ran too fast and his face turned red.
Ning Weidong frowned.
Wang Kaixuan took a step forward and asked, "What happened?"
The young man gasped: "The workshop~the main motor of the workshop suddenly stopped!"
Wang Kaixuan's face was gloomy. Isn't this a slap in the face?
It would be fine if it was just a small accident, but Ning Weidong never came. Today he finally came, but he did this. Isn't this eye drops~
However, Wang Kaixuan was calm and said immediately: "Notify the technical department! Restore it immediately."
The young man said, "Director Liu has already called, and he should be here by now."
When Wang Kaixuan heard this, a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes. This kid is quite smart.
There are a lot of things to do in the factory. Although the winery is not big and there are only about a hundred people working there, all aspects involved are extremely complicated and it is impossible for nothing to go wrong.
The key is how to deal with problems, whether to panic or remain calm.
Apparently we got through it this time, at least nothing went wrong.
Wang Kai turned around and came to Ning Weidong, smiling as he turned around: "Leader, there is a small problem in the workshop, the technical department has already gone there, how about you go over and take a look?"
Ning Weidong certainly knew that Wang Kaixuan didn't want him to go. It wasn't because he was hiding something, but mainly because it was shameful.
Deliberately inviting someone shows that you are open.
Ning Weidong waved his hand and said lightly: "What's the big deal about an accident in the factory? Solve it as soon as possible and resume production. I trust you."
Wang Kaixuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He had been a little discouraged and felt ashamed, but he was motivated again by Ning Weidong's word "trustworthy".
After Ning Weidong gave a sweet gift, he also reminded him: "But production safety and labor protection must not be lax. If a machine breaks down, it can be repaired, but if something happens to a person, it cannot be repaired."
Wang Kaixuan straightened his chest and said, "Leader, I will definitely remember your instructions."
Ning Weidong said, "Okay, stop talking nonsense to me. Go to the workshop first and I'll wait for you in the office."
Wang Kaixuan exclaimed "Oh" and hurriedly took people to the workshop to check the situation.
About half an hour later, he returned to the factory director's office and said with a smile as soon as he entered the room: "Leader, it has been solved. There is a problem with the power motor."
Ning Weidong nodded, knowing that the actual situation must be more serious than what Wang Kaixuan said, but he didn't want to pursue it.
The factory has just been built and various things have not been sorted out yet. It is not the time to be nitpicking.
Moreover, in Ning Weidong's eyes, the top priority now is no longer the production problem, but to deliver the first batch of one thousand boxes of vodka to Sulian as soon as possible.
All things are difficult at the beginning. Whether he can open up the situation and turn the big promises he made to others in Birobidzhan into actual benefits depends largely on whether the first shot can be fired.
Ning Weidong said: "I have contacted the wagon, it will be sent this afternoon and shipped tomorrow morning."
Wang Kaixuan was well prepared: "Don't worry, I'm ready here. I have five trucks ready. It will take only two trips to complete the transportation."
Ning Weidong nodded and reminded, "Remember to prepare fifty more boxes to prevent any damage during transportation."
Wang Kaixuan pursed his lips and said, "Leader, fifty boxes, five percent, ... is that too much?"
Ning Weidong smiled and said, "Listen to me and get ready."
If it is normal loss, fifty boxes will definitely not be used. But as I said, the county magistrate might as well take care of it now. These fifty boxes of wine are just to get rid of those little devils who are blocking the way.
……
After returning from the winery, the first thing Ning Weidong did was to send a telegram to Sulian so that they would be ready to receive the goods.
The second thing is to arrange things at home. This is the first trip. No matter what situation or what has not been considered, Ning Weidong will need to make decisions on the spot, and he must go with him.
The domestic part is easy, mainly when it comes to Sulian.
Another one is the soft drink factory of the Agricultural Science Bureau. Although Ning Wei was sent there, Ning Weidong cannot just be a hands-off boss.
After all, that place is different from the capital.
Although the winery was openly handed over to Hu Bayi and Wang Kaixuan, it was under Ning Weidong's nose. Just like a few days ago, if anything went wrong, Ning Weidong could intervene immediately.
In Heilongjiang Province, even though there is the local tyrant Chen family, Ning Wei's influence alone is definitely not enough to speak to the Chen family.
Besides, after returning from Sulian, the technicians who come to learn the cola formula and guide the production should also have arrived. Then they can come back together and set up the soda factory.
Ning Weidong also has high hopes for this soft drink factory.
He traveled through time from the future and knew how big the market for cola drinks was. In the future, the entire world's cola market, including China's, would be controlled by America.
There were some colas in China before, but they were all eventually suppressed and killed, leaving only a few barely surviving.
If we can plan ahead and directly utilize Speedlink's cola formula and technology, we may have a chance to compete with foreign-funded colas in the future.
……
The next morning, at the railway freight depot in the south of the city.
Ning Weidong, Hu Bayi, Wang Kaixuan and others stood by and watched the workers load the goods into the sealed carriage.
It started snowing lightly in the early hours of yesterday morning, but strangely a south wind blew, stirring the snowflakes into flying shapes.
In fact, a thousand boxes of vodka are not a lot, not even enough to fill a sealed carriage.
After loading is completed, a staff member signs to confirm, and then with a "bang", the door of the sealed carriage is closed and locked, and it will set off in more than an hour.
This freight train will first arrive in Harbin, then transfer from Harbin and arrive in Suifen for exit.
Although Ning Weidong said he would go with them, he bought a sleeper ticket.
Watching the carriage locked, Ning Weidong turned and walked out.
The snow was still falling, and facing the flying snowflakes, Ning Weidong's face did not show much joy because the first batch of vodka was officially shipped.
In his mind, he was recalling his meeting with Zhao's father last night.
The attitude above is likely to change.
(End of this chapter)
