Siheyuan: Buyers get rich from hunting

In the dead of night, the moonlight penetrated the gaps in the curtains like a fine thread, gently brushing over the sleeping faces of Liu Ping'an and Qin Jingru, adding a touch of soft brilliance to the quiet night. Under the incredible power of the dream props, Liu Ping'an's consciousness seemed to be swept up by a gentle wind, crossing the boundaries of time and space. When he opened his eyes again, the world in front of him had changed into another look. A factory full of memories of the 80s came into view. The smoke rising slowly from the chimney intertwined with the glimmer of dawn, outlining a retro and vivid picture.

He stood in front of the factory gate, feeling an indescribable excitement and novelty. At this moment, a worker in blue overalls passed by him, looked at him curiously, and then quickened his pace. Liu Pingan smiled and decided to take the initiative to talk to the passerby.

"Hello, Master! I'm new here and not very familiar with this place. Can you tell me where this place is?" Liu Ping'an asked politely.

The worker stopped, looked back at him, and said, "Oh, you are new here! This is the National Day Factory. We are a time-honored brand. Although it is not doing well now, it was once prosperous!"

Liu Pingan nodded to express his gratitude, and then continued to ask: "Can you tell me what the situation is like in the factory now? What are the guys busy with?"

The worker sighed, shook his head and said, "Ah, life in the factory is not easy now! The market competition is too fierce, and our products are old-fashioned and can't be sold at a high price. Although everyone is busy, they are all holding back their energy. I don't know if this factory can survive."

Liu Pingan heard this and thought to himself. At this time, another passerby passed by and heard their conversation, and interrupted: "Yes, if this factory continues like this, I'm afraid it will not be able to survive. I heard that some large factories have already started to carry out technological innovation and develop new products. If our factory still keeps these outdated equipment, I'm afraid it will be eliminated by the times!"

Liu Pingan turned to look at the passerby, only to see that he had a serious expression and deep worry in his eyes. He knew that what the two passersby said was not groundless, but a true reflection of the current situation of the factory. So he decided to reveal his identity and discuss the future of the factory with them.

"Masters, let me tell you the truth. I am actually the new director of this factory. I am well aware of the factory's current difficulties and understand everyone's concerns. But I believe that as long as we work together and face difficulties together, we will be able to find a solution." Liu Ping'an said sincerely.

The two passersby were surprised when they heard this. They didn't expect that this ordinary young man was the new director of the factory. However, they soon regained their composure and began to discuss the future of the factory with Liu Ping'an.

"Director, if our factory wants to survive, we have to come up with some new ideas. Look at those big factories, which one of them doesn't rely on new technologies and new products? We also have to keep up with the pace of the times!" said one of the passers-by.

Another passerby added: "Yes, Director! We have to act quickly and can't drag it on any longer. If we keep wasting time like this, our factory will be doomed!"

Liu Pingan felt a strong sense of responsibility and mission when he heard this. He knew that as the factory director, he had to lead the entire factory to face the difficulties together and find solutions. So he calmed down and began to discuss the factory reform plan with the two passers-by.

After in-depth discussions and exchanges, Liu Pingan gained a more comprehensive understanding of the current situation of the factory and received a lot of valuable suggestions and opinions. He decided to incorporate these suggestions and opinions into his reform blueprint to open up a new path for the future of the factory.

After bidding farewell to the two passers-by, Liu Pingan continued on his way home. He knew that the road ahead was full of challenges and difficulties, but as long as he had firm beliefs and moved forward courageously, he would be able to lead the National Day Factory out of the predicament and usher in a new life.

In order to think about the reform plan more comprehensively, Liu Pingan decided to return to his home in the 80s to find inspiration and clues from the details of life. After leaving the factory, he embarked on the road home. The scenery along the way was like a slowly unfolding painting, vividly showing the style of that era.

On the street, bicycles are constantly flowing, and the ringing of bicycle bells is like playing a cheerful symphony. Occasionally, a few old cars slowly pass by, leaving behind a string of exhaust and the attention of pedestrians. Liu Ping'an walks on the sidewalk, and from time to time he passes by pedestrians coming towards him. They are dressed simply, with the colors mainly blue, gray, and black, and occasionally embellished with bright red scarves or women's floral clothes, which are particularly eye-catching.

Passing by a small street shop, Liu Pingan stopped and saw the salesperson calculating accounts with an abacus, his fingers flexibly jumping between the beads, making crisp sounds. Customers lined up patiently, some carrying baskets, some carrying school bags, everything seemed so orderly, yet still full of the flavor of life.

"Young man, what would you like to buy?" The salesperson looked up and saw Liu Ping'an and greeted him enthusiastically.

"Oh, just looking around." Liu Ping'an responded with a smile, and his eyes scanned the store before landing on a bottle of soda on the shelf, "Give me a bottle of soda."

"Okay!" The salesperson picked up the soda quickly and handed it to Liu Ping'an, "Two cents."

Liu Pingan took the soda, handed over the money, and then asked casually: "Sister, how is business recently?"

"It's okay, just a little harder than before. However, we ordinary people have to find a way to make a living." The salesperson sighed but still maintained an optimistic smile on his face.

After leaving the shop, Liu Pingan continued walking. Not far away, two passers-by were standing on the roadside chatting, and their voices faintly reached Liu Pingan's ears.

"I heard that the National Day Factory is going to reform. I wonder if it's true?" said one of the passers-by.

"Reform? We need to reform! Our factory lacks innovation, and our products are outdated and can't keep up with the times." Another passerby responded, "If we continue like this, I'm afraid we will be eliminated by the market."

Liu Pingan thought to himself after hearing this. He knew that the words of the two passers-by were not groundless, but a true reflection of the current situation of the factory. He decided to incorporate these voices from the people into his reform blueprint to find a more suitable development path for the future of the factory.

When taking the bus home, the carriage was crowded and lively. Passengers were standing or sitting, chatting about family matters, occasionally discussing the current situation. Liu Pingan sat by the window, looking at the scenery outside the window, and an inexplicable sense of intimacy surged in his heart. The unique charm of this era made him feel the reality and beauty of life.

When he got home, he found a typical residential building from the 80s, with mottled exterior walls, revealing traces of time. The home was simply furnished, with wooden furniture exuding an ancient atmosphere. A black-and-white TV was quietly placed in a corner of the living room, as if telling the scarcity and preciousness of entertainment in that era. Liu Pingan sat on the sofa and turned on the radio, which played melodious tunes and news reports. He closed his eyes and let his thoughts drift away with the music, thinking about how to combine modern management concepts with the reality of the 80s and find a suitable development path for the National Day Factory.

As night fell, Liu Pingan sat at his desk and began to record his thoughts and plans under the dim light. He knew that in order to rejuvenate the factory, he must deeply understand the market demand of this era, grasp the psychology of consumers, and combine the factory's own advantages to innovate and reform. He wrote stroke by stroke, as if he was drawing a grand blueprint for the future of the National Day Factory.

The next morning, Liu Pingan returned to the National Day factory in high spirits after a sleepless night of thinking and preparation. He knew that time waits for no one and reform is imminent. So he immediately called together the factory's management - engineers, deputy factory managers and section chiefs of various departments, to hold an emergency meeting.

In the conference room, everyone sat together, the atmosphere was solemn and serious. Liu Pingan stood in front of the conference table with a firm gaze. He slowly spoke and explained his analysis of the current situation of the factory, the findings of the market research, and the future reform ideas. His words revealed his firm belief in the future of the factory and his deep expectations for team members.

"We can no longer sit and wait for death. We must take the initiative and find our own market position." Liu Ping'an's words were sonorous and powerful, resonating with everyone present.

Then, he proposed a bold idea - manufacturing fans. In that era, as people's living standards improved, the demand for home appliances also grew. Fans are a must-have item for cooling off in the summer, and the market potential is huge. Guoqing Factory has a deep foundation in mechanical manufacturing, and the transformation to manufacturing fans is undoubtedly a direction worth trying.

Once this proposal was put forward, it aroused heated discussion. Engineers analyzed the feasibility and technical difficulties of manufacturing fans from a technical perspective, and the deputy factory director and section chiefs of various departments put forward their own views and suggestions from the aspects of production, sales, and supply chain. After a fierce discussion and weighing, everyone finally agreed with Liu Ping'an's proposal and decided to go all out to invest in the research and development and production of fans.

After the meeting, Liu Pingan walked out of the conference room with a full sense of accomplishment and vision for the future. He knew that this was only the first step of reform and there was still a long way to go, but with the support and joint efforts of the team, he believed that the National Day factory would surely usher in its spring.

The next morning, Liu Pingan returned to the National Day factory in high spirits after a sleepless night of thinking and preparation. He knew that time waits for no one and reform is imminent. So he immediately called together the factory's management - engineer Zhang Wei, deputy factory director Li Qiang, production section chief Zhao Mei, sales section chief Wang Li, and supply chain section chief Chen Gang - to hold an emergency meeting.

In the conference room, everyone sat together, the atmosphere was solemn and serious. Liu Pingan stood in front of the conference table, his eyes firm, he slowly said: "Ladies and gentlemen, our Guoqing factory is currently facing unprecedented challenges. The market competition is fierce, our product line is single, and the technology is lagging behind. These problems have seriously restricted the development of the factory. However, I believe that as long as we unite as one and work together, we will be able to find our own market position and give the factory a new life."

Upon hearing this, Engineer Zhang Wei pushed up his glasses and said seriously, "Director Liu, you are right. We have a deep foundation in mechanical manufacturing. As long as we find the right direction, we will definitely be able to make a difference. However, regarding the proposal to transform into fan manufacturing, I think there are still certain technical difficulties, such as the selection of fan motors and blade design, which require further research and efforts."

Deputy Factory Manager Li Qiang also nodded and added: "Zhang Wei is right, there are indeed technical challenges. However, I don't think they are insurmountable. We can organize a technical team to tackle the problems, and at the same time strengthen cooperation with scientific research institutions to introduce advanced technologies and concepts. In addition, from a production perspective, we need to transform and upgrade the existing production lines to meet the production needs of fans."

Zhao Mei, head of the production department, continued: "Deputy Director Li is right. The transformation and upgrading of the production line is imperative. However, this also requires us to plan and prepare in advance to ensure safety and efficiency during the transformation process. At the same time, we also need to strengthen employee training and skills improvement so that they can better adapt to new production requirements."

Wang Li, head of the sales department, expressed her own opinion: "From a sales perspective, I think the fan market does have huge potential. However, we also need to do a good job of market research and demand analysis to understand the real needs and preferences of consumers so that we can make products that better meet market demand. At the same time, we also need to strengthen the expansion of sales channels and brand building to improve product awareness and competitiveness."

Chen Gang, head of the supply chain department, also expressed his opinion: "In terms of supply chain, we need to establish a closer cooperative relationship with suppliers to ensure the stable supply and reliable quality of raw materials. At the same time, we also need to strengthen inventory management and logistics distribution to improve the efficiency and responsiveness of the supply chain."

After intense discussions and considerations, everyone finally agreed with Liu Ping'an's proposal and decided to go all out to invest in the R&D and production of fans. Liu Ping'an nodded with satisfaction and said, "Very good, everyone's opinions are very pertinent and practical. I believe that as long as we work together, the National Day Factory will surely usher in its spring."

After the meeting, Liu Pingan walked out of the conference room with a full sense of accomplishment and vision for the future. He knew that this was only the first step of the reform and there was still a long way to go, but with the support and joint efforts of the team, he believed that the National Day Factory would be able to overcome all difficulties and achieve a brilliant turnaround.