Siheyuan: Taking over the steel mill

Therefore, he was particularly displeased with Su Chen's clean and gentle appearance.

But the dispute here did not attract much attention.

Su Chen's bold words actually made the workers turn their attention to him.

"Isn't he just saying it casually?"

"How much money can a newly returned educated youth have?"

"Maybe one of his distant relatives is interested in this factory?"

Su Chen ignored the gossip around him and walked quickly to Director Yang.

Success or failure depends on this one move, either make money and get rich, or spend the night under the bridge!

Su Chen looked at Director Yang firmly and said, "Director, I'm not kidding. I really want to take over this steel mill."

"Although I haven't been in the factory for a long time, I have some feelings for it. Don't worry, I can take over."

His sincere attitude touched Director Yang.

"Hey, Comrade Su Chen, it's really kind of you to have this thought."

Director Yang also understood that although Su Chen was young, in his impression, Su Chen was still just the young man who lived in the same courtyard with Xu Damao.

There is an opportunity right in front of him. Perhaps Su Chen can find some connections to take over this steel mill.

He guessed that Su Chen might want to introduce this factory to a distant relative, but he still held Su Chen's hand tightly and shook it several times.

If it weren't for his good reputation in the factory, how could such a person appear to help in times of need?

“Let’s go to the office and talk about it.

There are still many formalities to go through for the transfer of this factory, and the details need to be carefully discussed. I am a little tired standing outside."

Seeing this, the workers who had previously demanded payment of their overdue wages, seeing that someone was finally willing to take over the factory, made way and allowed the two to pass smoothly.

No one stopped them, and Su Chen and Director Yang arrived at the office smoothly.

A few onlookers wanted to join in the fun, but were driven aside by the late security team and several leaders.

Helpless, everyone had to leave cursing.

Director Yang closed the office door and motioned Su Chen to sit down.

"Comrade Su Chen, there are several hard conditions that must be followed when taking over the steel mill. These are also national regulations and cannot be circumvented."

Director Yang personally poured Su Chen a glass of boiled water and sat opposite him.

"I know, Director Yang, please tell me the country's requirements."

"The first thing is that after you take over, you need to pay the overdue wages to our factory employees."

Director Yang rubbed his hands together, looking somewhat embarrassed.

"You also know that the factory has not paid wages for three consecutive months."

"sure, no problem."

Su Chen already knew this. The employees in the factory had not received their salaries for several months.

"The second is to pay off the debt owed by the steel mill."

Such heavy industrial enterprises usually have to borrow money to continue operating, and most factories are actually operating at a loss.

In the past, government subsidies could keep people alive, but now every company needs to be responsible for its own profits and losses, which makes the debt problem more prominent.

Su Chen nodded slightly. This was also expected.

"no problem."

Seeing Su Chen nodded in agreement, Director Yang breathed a sigh of relief.

“These conditions must be met within three months. If not, the steel mill will be taken back by the state and you will be detained.”

Director Yang wiped the sweat from his forehead and felt under great pressure.

Today, the process of restructuring state-owned enterprises is quite strict and cannot be taken over by anyone at will.

If someone takes advantage of the opportunity and agrees to take over at first but then gives up halfway, the state will have very severe punishment measures.

"In addition, before you officially take over the factory, you need to pay a deposit to prove your financial ability."

Director Yang felt that each clause was extremely harsh and each item was a thorny issue: the unpaid wages to the workers were a large sum, and in addition the debts accumulated over this period had to be repaid. These two expenses were enormous.

Then you have to pay a deposit, and you have to invest tens of thousands of yuan before the factory even starts making money.

Director Yang originally considered keeping the factory to run it, but after careful calculation, he found that the expense was even less cost-effective than starting his own business.

Having been a factory manager for so many years, he knows very well that the current situation is becoming increasingly severe and keeping the factory will only lead to greater losses.

"If these problems can be solved, do you have any other requests?"

Su Chen took a sip of water and said without any fluctuation on his face.

For ordinary people, these requirements may be a bit difficult, but for Su Chen it is just a trivial matter.

In comparison, the debts in the factory are not worth mentioning at all.

Therefore, Su Chen nodded decisively.

Seeing this scene, the last bit of worry in Director Yang's heart disappeared. He smiled and stood up.

“I need to explain in advance that this deposit needs to be paid immediately.

Please rest assured that it will neither be deposited into the company account nor into my personal account.

This deposit will be sent to the bank and deposited into a third-party escrow account after we sign the contract.”

Director Yang took out a contract from his desk drawer.

"The contract you see already covers all the conditions I just mentioned. If you think they are all acceptable, you can sign it directly."

"The deposit is 10,000 yuan. Do you have that much money?"

Director Yang confirmed it again.

Taking the contract, Su Chen quickly glanced through it and nodded slightly: "No problem, I can pay the 10,000 yuan."

With the assistance of the system and the confidence as a traverser, all of this is a piece of cake.

After reading the contract and confirming that the content was indeed just the terms mentioned above, he nodded and said.

"The contract is fine, can I sign it now?"

"Yes, please sign here and fill in today's date."

Director Yang's heart beat faster, worried that Su Chen would change his mind and not accept it.

"I have already signed it."

Su Chen handed the signed contract to Director Yang.

The latter quickly wrote down his signature and stamped the official seal. After checking and confirming, Director Yang kept a copy of the contract.

"The other one is for you. We'll go to the bank later. After you pay the deposit, the steel mill will be yours."

Director Yang looked at Su Chen expectantly.

"Okay, let's get going now."

The two then set off to the bank to complete the formalities.

"Hello comrade, we are here to deposit the transfer deposit."

There were not many people in the bank at that time, so the two walked straight to the counter.

"Deposit, right? Please tell me the account number."

"Ok."

Director Yang quickly recited a string of numbers. He had already imprinted these symbols deeply in his mind.

"The security deposit amount is 10,000 yuan."

The bank employee glanced at the information on the screen and said without looking up.

“Here’s your money.”

Su Chen reached out from under his clothes and took out a large sum of brand new money from his unique space system.

The sum of money was a full ten thousand yuan, and it flashed so brightly in his hand that Director Yang couldn't even open his eyes.

"Who would be willing to take over the Red Star Steel Mill in the current situation? If it weren't for such a kind-hearted Su Chen, I don't know how long this hot potato would have stayed with Director Yang."

After checking that the cash was correct and had been deposited into the designated account, the bank staff member couldn't help but glance at Su Chen. The young man looked to be in his early twenties, yet he could take out such a large sum of money so easily.

Is he a nobleman from somewhere?

After receiving the deposit certificate, Director Yang immediately felt relieved. He no longer had to worry about being involved in any problems of the factory.

Now, the responsibility of the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill can finally be completely transferred to others, which makes him feel like a huge stone has been lifted off his shoulders.

"Now that the handover has been completed, Comrade Su Chen, is there anything else that needs to be dealt with? How about we have a quick meal together?"

Leaving the bank and walking onto the street, Director Yang, feeling much more relaxed, strode beside Su Chen.

If Su Chen is convenient, then go ahead.

Su Chen readily agreed, because this meant that the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill officially became his asset. His joy was self-evident, so he also agreed to the invitation from Director Yang.

The two found a small restaurant nearby that had good business.

This is a time when many individual businesses are emerging, so state-owned canteens and restaurants are seeing fewer and fewer patrons.

**'s friendly waiters and excellent food have made places like the old state-owned enterprises, where attitudes are arrogant, increasingly disappear.

The two of them chose a seat that was crowded with customers, noisy but bustling, and the distance between them seemed to be shortened a lot.

"I'll pay for tonight's expenses. Thank you, Comrade Su Chen, for helping me a lot."

As he spoke, Director Yang picked up the menu and ordered several sumptuous dishes in one go.

Braised lobster, braised lion's head and Dongpo pork elbow...

Facing Director Yang's warm hospitality, Su Chen gladly accepted it and nodded, saying:

"Thank you for the hospitality, Director Yang."

At this time, Director Yang, with a smile on his face, changed his words and said, "I'm sorry, I almost forgot that you are now the new director. Thank you, Director Su, for your generous donation."

He felt extremely comfortable with the use of the new title, and Su Chen said, "This is just mutual help."

The restaurant serves food very quickly and soon, the table is filled with a wide variety of dishes.

Su Chen didn't eat much except for a simple lunch he brought with him.

My stomach is growling at this moment, so I quickly eat to appease my hungry stomach.

Director Yang also ordered a bottle of wine, which was not too strong. The two of them toasted each other and finished the drink quickly.

After eating and drinking, there were still a lot of dishes left, and Director Yang generously let Su Chen pack them up and take them away.

Su Chen doesn't lack this little money, but he tries to save it if he can.

The hard life in the past made Su Chen develop the habit of saving.

Carrying the packed food, Su Chen walked slowly back to the courtyard.

The alley on this side of the courtyard was too narrow, so Director Yang's driver had to stop the car at the entrance of the alley to let him get off.

It is past dinner time, but the courtyard is still filled with the faint aroma of food.

Su Chen had just eaten very full, so he didn't feel very greedy at the moment.

The men of all ages in the yard were now gathered in the open space in the middle yard to chat.

What happened in the factory today made them very excited, especially Sha Zhu who was the most active.

"That Su Chen is quite popular in the factory today!"

"He also said he wanted to take over the steel mill! He really doesn't know his own limitations."

"With his weak body, the family property is barely enough to fill his teeth, let alone take over the factory."

"Then the factory manager called him to his office. He hasn't come back yet. Maybe he got punched."

Sha Zhu stood in the crowd, talking fluently, spitting, with one foot on a stool and gesticulating with one hand.

The relationship between Banggeng and Shazhu on the side had eased a little. He squatted aside, eating melon seeds with a smile on his face.

"How dare that kid Su Chen say such a thing?"

"How dare you! How can you afford to buy a steel mill with just that little house?"

Sha Zhu looked down on Su Chen, and Bang Geng also didn't treat him well.

At the beginning, Banggeng did not go to the countryside and had nothing to do at home. The family expenses were supported by Shazhu's work alone.

Banggeng thinks there is nothing wrong in relying on others, and now he is leisurely eating melon seeds.

Since Shazhu is very capable, he naturally has to work harder.

Mr. and Mrs. Yan Jiecheng next to them are now dressed neatly and look very energetic.

The restaurant they opened was extremely popular thanks to the skilled chef Sha Zhu.

They could not have imagined in the past that they would have to count money until their hands cramped every day.

So now they feel a little more grateful to Sha Zhu.

When they learned that Su Chen was going to take over the steel mill, they also thought that Su Chen was too stupid.

"He's such an idiot. He actually wants to take over such a shabby factory. I don't know where he got the money."

"A factory needs so much money. I think he is just bragging and talking nonsense."

Several old men were sitting in the lounge chairs in the middle courtyard, fanning themselves.

"I think he's a bit impulsive. What's his purpose in taking over such a poorly performing factory?"

An old man shook his head, feeling deeply sorry for hearing these rumors in the yard.

Although he and Su Chen were not very familiar with each other, they lived in the same yard after all.

“This guy is really crazy, I think you should stop worrying about him.

Maybe he deliberately used this incident to show his face so that everyone would remember him."

The second uncle shook his head and said.

In the factory, although the second uncle didn't say anything, he looked down on Su Chen.

After all, this kid always behaves disrespectfully towards his elders and never takes the initiative to greet him.

Every time the second uncle wanted to show off his official power, Su Chen would either remain silent or simply hide far away.

In contrast, the third uncle took a sip of tea leisurely and shook his head secretly.

Su Chen has always lived in the backyard and was previously taken care of by a deaf old lady. He has never been able to take advantage of her. Therefore, in Uncle Shan's eyes, Su Chen is a transparent person and he cannot be said to have any good impression of him.

While everyone was talking, Su Chen came into the yard carrying the packed food.

As soon as he came in, everyone stopped discussing.

Sha Zhu glanced at Su Chen sideways but said nothing; while the old man lowered his head, as if the armrest in his hand had suddenly turned into a flower, and he did not dare to look Su Chen in the eye.

In fact, it was the uncle who secretly manipulated Su Chen to replace Bang Geng and go to the countryside as an educated youth for his own benefit.

If it weren't for the policy of allowing educated youth to return to the city, Su Chen might have stayed in the countryside.

Looking around the yard at the people in the yard, Su Chen was too lazy to pay attention to them.

These people always like to stir up trouble and gossip about other people, so he doesn't want to get involved.

He went straight back to the backyard and closed the door, then put the food on the table.

Finally returning to his own territory, Su Chen decided to collect the last reward given to him by the system - the mysterious design drawings.

As soon as the thought came to mind, the design drawing immediately appeared before my eyes.

That familiar feeling made his heart warm again.

Looking closely, although the drawing is a bit rough, its content is clearly visible: a simple ** gas tank design.

Su Chen couldn't help but smile bitterly. Who would dare to use a flammable and explosive gas tank? Then he suddenly had an idea.

Wait a minute, right now, it seems that some people really need this thing! No, it should be said that some countries need it!

He was thinking about how to use this set of drawings and how to reorganize the steel mill. Only when everything was sorted out did he feel a little tired.

Just like that, Su Chen gradually fell asleep amid the chaotic noise outside the window.

Su Chen woke up at dawn in the morning.

After washing his face with cold water, the icy water gave him a shiver and made him feel much more energetic.

The people in the yard were not awake yet, and he was too lazy to say hello to them, so he went to the steel mill alone.

Su Chen, who was once just an ordinary worker, has become the master of his own business today.

He went directly to the director's office of the steel mill.