Comfortable life in Siheyuan

"Comrade Liu Qingshan, you can go to the Beijing Suburban Leather Factory in a few days to clarify the situation and ideas, do the preliminary work, and start construction directly when everyone arrives. We are still very tight on time!" Deputy Minister Kong arranged.

Now every penny of foreign exchange is precious and can be exchanged for a lot of what we need.

"Yes, Minister, I will arrange the work at hand in the next few days and be ready to go at any time." Liu Qingshan responded seriously.

"I'll have someone send you the letter of introduction in a few days. Take the next few days to sort out your thoughts."

After Deputy Minister Kong finished speaking, he looked at Director Nie and continued, "You will also be leaving in a few days. I have found a person in charge for your branch factory. You can go directly to him when you get there. I will tell you the details once the letter of introduction is issued."

"Yes, Minister. I promise to complete the task." Director Nie said in a loud and firm voice with a very firm attitude.

Next, Deputy Minister Kong and comrades from the External Liaison Department talked for a while about the leather factory’s achievements, which made everyone excited.

After the meeting, Team Leader Chen and his team found Liu Qingshan again and asked with a smile, "Comrade Qingshan, I heard that you contributed to the garments exported by the textile factory in recent years?"

"I just came up with some ideas, but I can't say I have made any contribution. You are praising me too much." Liu Qingshan said modestly.

"You don't have to be so modest. We have all heard about what you have done. In fact, after our leaders heard about you, they wanted to transfer you to Hong Kong. Once you get there, I believe your horizons will be broadened and you will be able to play a greater role." Sister Gu said with a smile.

"Qingshan, do you know English? How is your spoken English?" Team Leader Chen suddenly asked.

"Look, there's no problem writing these. But speaking them is not okay. It's like dumb English!" Liu Qingshan laughed at himself.

"Yes! Most people who learn foreign languages ​​now have this problem. But you can also find some people who have returned from studying abroad and learn from them!" Team leader Chen encouraged with a smile.

"Okay, I got it!" Liu Qingshan replied with a smile.

"By the way! I just mentioned the textile factory. Since you haven't been out for the past two days, you should go there and work with them to design clothes for our brand. I have seen some of the clothes you designed before, and they are very fashionable abroad. You have to do this matter carefully." Team leader Chen reminded seriously.

"Don't worry, Team Leader Chen, I will definitely pay attention to it." Liu Qingshan said confidently. He knew the importance of this task. If he could successfully design clothing that met market demand, it would bring more possibilities.

"Okay, that's it. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions." Team Leader Chen nodded with satisfaction.

Liu Qingshan was secretly thinking about how to integrate his design concepts into the brand.

After the discussion, Vice Minister Kong organized a name-changing ceremony.

When the sign of 'Kyoto Box Factory' was hung up, the whole factory was filled with a festive atmosphere. The employees applauded excitedly, with joy and pride on their faces.

The factory director also seemed particularly excited. He specially arranged for people to set off two strings of firecrackers, and the crackling sound of firecrackers echoed throughout the factory.

Afterwards, the leaders refused the factory’s attempt to retain them and left resolutely.

"Deputy Director Liu, let's have lunch together in the cafeteria's private room at noon. I'll pay for the cafeteria to add two more dishes!" Director Nie was very excited now, and his mouth was grinning as he spoke.

"Then I won't be polite. Today's event is indeed worth celebrating." Liu Qingshan said with a smile.

"Yes, today is a big happy event. By the way, call Xiao Tang as well, and talk to her about staying behind at noon. She will be busy when we are both away." Director Nie said with a smile.

"It will probably only take a while. Once we complete our mission this time, our factory's leadership team will definitely be fully staffed. It's just temporary now." Liu Qingshan said with a smile.

"I'll also call Chief Ma Bin from the Security Department. He can also help Xiao Tang if there's anything."

"The factory manager has thought it through. It's a good idea. One is civil and the other is military. This way, there will be no mistakes."

At noon, everyone celebrated in the cafeteria. Liu Qingshan and Xiao Tang talked about the work arrangements during their stay, and the factory director also explained some precautions to Ma Bin.

"Today is a big happy event. We should have some wine to celebrate, but we've been very busy at work these past few days. Let's drink tea instead of wine. Cheers." Director Nie raised his teacup and clinked it with everyone else's.

"Director, will our factory no longer belong to the steel rolling mill in the future? Will it be considered independent?" Section Chief Ma looked at Director Nie with anticipation, and even spoke with some trepidation.

"I can tell you responsibly, yes! Our factory is no longer a branch of the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill. It is now completely independent. But it is still our mother's home. We have to go there if we have any problems. What's more, Deputy Director Liu is still serving as the deputy director there!" Director Nie joked with a smile.

"Then are we on the same level as the steel rolling mill?" Tang Xiaoling looked at the two factory directors expectantly and didn't even notice that her chopsticks had fallen on the table.

"It's not that we are on the same level, we are on the same level now. After the two of us build the branch factory, we will be almost the same size as them." Director Nie said happily.

Section Chief Ma and Tang Xiaoling fell silent for a moment, with an expression of disbelief clearly on their faces.

"Okay, let's eat. We still have to work in the afternoon."

"It would be inappropriate to have no wine for today's meal, eh!" Director Nie sighed.

After the meal, Section Chief Ma and Tang Xiaoling left. Director Nie lit a cigarette and smoked it with a satisfied look on his face.

"Director, you have more time there than I do. When you go there, it's best to bring two people with you so that they can take care of you if anything happens."

"Don't worry, I know all this. Qingshan, now both of us are real directors and deputy directors." Director Nie said with some relief.

"This is a good thing, but it also means that the burden on our shoulders is heavier." Liu Qingshan said with a smile.

"Yes! There are three factories with a total of thousands of people. How can the burden not be heavy? But I feel at ease with you here." Director Nie has known Liu Qingshan for quite a while, from the steel rolling mill to now. He is very clear about Liu Qingshan's abilities and the achievements he has made over the years.

"It is also thanks to you, the factory director, that you have done a good job in planning. You have put in the most effort in the construction and production of this factory." Liu Qingshan missed the preliminary work of building the factory and the construction of the new workshop. These were completed by Director Nie later.

"Let's stop being polite. Let's get back to work." The factory director interrupted Liu Qingshan with a smile.

In the evening, Liu Qingshan returned home excitedly and told his family the good news.

"Your factory is no longer under the management of the steel rolling mill, but it is now a big factory as well?" Liu's mother said in surprise.

"Yeah, it's no longer their responsibility. This is equivalent to a promotion for me!" Liu Qingshan said with some pride.

"Go wash your hands before eating. You don't even wash your hands after coming back!" Feng Yu pretended to be displeased.

"What's wrong? This is good news for me, why are you still unhappy?" Liu Qingshan asked with a smile.

"The gap is getting bigger and bigger. I'm still a clerk here, and you've come so far."

After hearing Feng Yu's somewhat sour words, everyone in the room laughed.