Siheyuan: Taking over the steel mill

Although most people are still in the dark, fortunately the factory director had already given him the office key during dinner yesterday.

After entering the factory gate, he walked calmly to the desk and sat down on the large sofa.

Su Chen lowered his head and found that Director Yang was very thoughtful and had already placed the appointment letter and the contract signed yesterday on the table.

"From now on, the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill will be managed by Comrade Su Chen. We hereby declare."

At this time, Su Chen had officially become the director and legal representative of the steel rolling mill.

The first task he needed to do now was to check the equipment files in the factory director's office.

At the dinner last night, Director Yang explained in detail the location of these important documents.

After a while, Su Chen successfully obtained all the equipment information.

He then casually put the thick stack of documents into the folder.

After carrying the folder on his back, Su Chen immediately called a driver from the factory and asked him to take him to the bank.

Now that Su Chen is the factory director, he naturally does not need to ride his bicycle to the bank to handle matters in person.

Now that he had such a convenient condition as a driver, it was natural for him to enjoy this benefit.

After arriving at the bank, Su Chen told the driver to wait for a while while he hurried into the bank with a folder full of materials.

"What business do you want to handle?"

Although state-owned enterprises are generally facing difficulties in their operations, in industries such as banking, waiters still maintain their familiar high profile.

Disapproving of their attitude, Su Chen put the folder on the counter and asked:

"Hello, how do I apply for a mortgage?"

The service staff in the counter took a look at him and said, "You need to find our account manager, who is next door. All loan businesses need to be confirmed by asset appraisal."

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Su Chen nodded, carrying the document bag and walking to the work area with cubicles.

Compared to the crowded situation outside the bank, it is obviously quieter and more orderly here.

"Hello, comrade. What kind of business do you need?"

Perhaps because this service area comes into contact with a wealthier population, the person in charge of customer service has a gentler attitude.

“My plan is to use this series of equipment information to obtain a loan.

I guess that should be enough to get a hundred thousand dollars as collateral, right?"

As Su Chen gently put the file bag on the table,

The account manager seemed a little surprised. Seeing such a young guy bringing so many loan-related documents to apply for a loan, he must have a complicated background.

"Please wait a moment. I will check these contents now."

In fact, according to the valuation of the production equipment and materials of the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill, their total value is at least over 200,000 yuan.

Even if it is mortgaged to a bank, the value can reach about 200,000 yuan after a series of formalities are completed. However, Su Chen has only applied for a mortgage loan of 100,000 yuan.

Because he urgently needed the cash to immediately meet the needs of factory employees and stabilize morale.

He really couldn't waste too much time waiting for the funds to flow.

Although he could obtain more loan funds, Su Chen had no time to take care of it at the moment.

This was only a temporary loan, and he was confident that he would be able to repay it smoothly in the future.

Otherwise, the technicians in the factory may resign and leave next month.

At this time, while Su Chen was mortgaging, the loudspeaker in the steel plant also began to convey the announcement.

"Dear technical workers, from today on, Su Chen from our factory will officially become the new director of the steel rolling mill. Please welcome and support colleague Su Chen!"

Because the loudspeaker had not been repaired for a long time, the broadcast repeated this sentence several times, but the content was clearly intelligible.

"Did that kid Su Chen really become the factory director?"

Xu Damao looked incredulous, staring with his round little eyes.

"Didn't you hear the previous Director Yang say that you have to pay a deposit of 10,000 to get the job? I think that guy just wants to experience the thrill of being a director, and he'll be gone soon."

Director Li shook his head, blew away the foam on the teacup, and slowly took a sip of hot tea.

"He is just messing around as the factory director. What problems can he solve? He can't solve any problems. He is just asking for trouble."

Sha Zhu, who was standing by, looked incredulous after hearing this, but still looked down on Su Chen.

"Hey, let me bet you guys that this kid can't last more than three days."

Xu Damao rubbed his hands and chuckled.

"Three days? One day is enough! I might not even make it through a day."

Sha Zhu said coldly.

"I guess it should last a week."

The second uncle counted on his fingers and said.

"You mean to say that next week is the payday, and he can at least hold out for a few days before then?"

Director Li continued.

"I didn't mean that. I was just guessing."

The second uncle grinned and said nothing more.

Xu Damao stared at the loud speaker in the factory and pondered, muttering to himself how an unknown little worker could suddenly become their leader.

"A kid who doesn't even have hair on his mouth wants to be a factory manager? That's ridiculous!"

"Xu Damao, what are you mumbling about?"

Hearing Xu Damao mumbling to himself, Sha Zhu thought he was targeting him again, so he stepped forward and questioned him.

"It's okay. I'm just wondering where Su Chen got the 10,000 deposit."

"Yes, I heard that his parents were factory workers before. Although they received some subsidies after the accident, it was definitely not enough for 10,000 yuan.

I don’t know how he saved all that money.”

Director Li was equally confused.

"Who cares? If this is illegal income, just let the security team arrest him."

Sha Zhu waved his hand and didn't want to dwell on this matter anymore.

"I'll bet you an old hen that this kid won't last a day."

“I’ll also raise the stakes, just for three days.

If I lose, I'll give you half of my old hen."

Xu Damao said with full determination.

"It looks like I'm going to win this time. I'll bet for a week."

The second uncle looked at the two of them with great joy.

He felt that this was like getting two free opportunities to replenish his body with chicken soup.

Director Li thought for a while, shook his head and did not interrupt.

He felt that this was meaningless. Instead of guessing here, he might as well use his connections to quickly transfer the real person out of this steel plant.

Everyone said goodbye to each other and returned to their respective posts.

On the other side, in the bank, the verification procedure is very fast.

After all, the amount Su Chen applied for was not too large, and with the new policy of **, banks would like to lend money to everyone to stimulate capital flow.

In this way, the 100,000 yuan was quickly approved and fell into Su Chen's hands.

The customer service manager of the bank even suggested that Su Chen could double the amount if he waited another two days to complete the full review.

But Su Chen rejected all of them.

Finally, Su Chen returned to the car carrying a big black bag full of money.

"Back to the factory."

He said to the driver.

In this era, one hundred thousand was equivalent to a million in later times.

Even some higher-paid workers only earn a few dozen yuan a month, less than a hundred yuan.

The 100,000 yuan is enough to pay the wages of all the workers in the factory, and there will be some surplus for production.

After Su Chen returned to the factory with the money, he immediately asked someone to notify all employees to attend an emergency meeting.

"We just had a staff meeting yesterday, why do we have to have another meeting today?"

The announcer muttered to himself, but still made the announcement as Su Chen requested.

"Attention all workers, all workers are now requested to gather in the factory.

The factory manager requires all staff to attend this staff meeting.”

This information was broadcast three times in a row. When the workers in the workshop and cafeteria heard the news, they were all surprised - they didn't know what new tricks this new leader would come up with.

But after all, this was the first meeting convened by the new factory director, so they were willing to give him some face. They immediately stopped their work and gathered in the factory.

Su Chen did not stand on the shabby platform, but chose to stand on an unused table and look around at the crowd below.

Yesterday he was just one of the workers, but now he has become the core leader of the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill.

Su Chen took the loudspeaker handed to him by someone and began to speak:

"Everyone, I called you here because we are going to pay you all your salaries today.

Our factory has been in arrears of wages for three months, but today all wages will be paid in full at once.”

"Really? Don't lie to us!"

"We haven't received salary for such a long time, but now we can actually receive salary this time? I really want to thank this new factory manager!"

"Why didn't I think this college student was so rich?"

As soon as Su Chen finished speaking, the people below began to discuss excitedly.

Many families have been struggling to make ends meet after having no income for three consecutive months.

Now, Su Chen brought the solution like timely rain.

"Where on earth did he find so much money?"

Xu Damao said to himself.

"Where did the new factory director get the supplementary funds?"

An old man squinted his eyes, puzzled.

"Anyway, I'd rather make some money than waste it."

Although Sha Zhu did not value Su Chen's abilities, he was happy to be able to get a few months' salary without any effort at such a special moment, because the family's living expenses were really high and this could be considered to ease the financial pressure.

"Dear workers, please be quiet for a moment."

The moment Su Chen spoke, the surroundings quickly returned to silence. Money does have a strong cohesive force.

Seeing that everyone's attention was focused on him again, Su Chen began to explain his next plan:

"At this stage, the factory is still facing certain financial challenges, so we will first pay the wages of grassroots employees this month, and the salaries of management will be delayed by one month, including myself."

Once this was conveyed, the management's faces suddenly turned ugly.

After years of hard work, one finally climbs to a management position, only to have to watch ordinary workers happily take the money and leave; it is a heartbreaking feeling.

They were still a little unconvinced, but when Su Chen said that even his salary would be delayed, everyone had nothing to say.

"We don't want too much, at least give us one month's salary first, Director."

Liu Haizhong couldn't help but speak.

Although the second uncle has two married sons and his family conditions are pretty good, the loss of this income makes him feel uneasy and uncomfortable.

“The situation at the factory was really difficult, and the comrades in management had no choice but to overcome it together.”

Su Chen didn't seem to notice the expression on Second Uncle's face as he was signaling to him, and he continued speaking seriously.

Director Li also looked very unhappy.

All the other staff members received salaries, but they were the only ones who had none, which made them feel even more frustrated.

Su Chen's arrangement made the management team somewhat dissatisfied.

"I know everyone has a lot of difficulties in life, but the factory does have problems with capital turnover at the moment. Once the new project goes into production, we will be able to pay the wages.

Please hold on for another month, and we will be able to reimburse the management by then.”

Su Chen promised sincerely, but actually he had other plans.

Although he had borrowed 100,000 yuan from the bank, enough to cover the entire factory's salary problem, if he did this, there would be less money for gas cylinder production.

Managerial salaries are much higher than those of ordinary workers, and suspending their salaries can save a lot of money.

On the one hand, it saves money, on the other hand...

Su Chen knew that although Director Li, Xu Damao and others seemed to be working diligently on the surface, they were actually parasites in the factory.

They come to the factory to clock in on time every day, and are rarely seen after signing out, or they go out to do their own side jobs.

For example, Sha Zhu would bring food back from the cafeteria for his own use; Xu Damao would also use public resources for personal gain.

Their main focus has long ceased to be on this factory, so naturally they will not worry about the factory's interests.

Even if you can occasionally see them in the factory, they are only working for their own personal interests.

Su Chen saw these situations very clearly. He had already understood the behavioral characteristics of these managers when he was a worker.

We need financial support at this stage. How can we give this money to such parasites?

Su Chen had already made a plan last night. He planned to temporarily stabilize them by delaying the salary payment for one month.

Then act according to their subsequent performance, and if you can find evidence against them, fire them immediately;

If they can perform their duties conscientiously, Su Chen will also give them the opportunity to correct their mistakes.

However, the habits of the people in the Siheyuan are difficult to change, and he did not have much hope of it.

Once these people's emotions have calmed down, the workers will naturally not slack off as they will benefit more, thus speeding up the production of gas cylinders.

By that time, the steel mill will naturally not lack funds for salary payments.

The workers didn't care whether management received wages or not; in their memory, management always seemed to be in high esteem.

This time, Su Chen's actions made them feel happy.

"The accountant will calculate the wages of all workers immediately and make a list. I will pay everyone their wages one by one."

Su Chen got down from the table, sat on the chair next to him, and picked up the black leather bag at his feet.

He unzipped his wallet, revealing stacks of brand new bills.

At first, the workers were a little bit skeptical of Su Chen's words.

Although they were happy to receive their wages, there was always some doubt in everyone's mind until the money actually came into their hands.

However, when they saw the black leather bag that Su Chen placed on the table, everyone consciously lined up to calculate their salaries with the accountant.

"How much money is in that bag?"

“Why are there so many?”

A worker pointed guiltily.

"Fifty thousand? I can't save that much money in my lifetime."

The crowd whispered for a few words, then completed the salary settlement in an orderly manner and came to Su Chen to line up and wait.

"Zhang Jianguo, you are a first-class fitter in the factory. Your monthly salary should be thirty yuan. The salary for the first three months should be backpaid, a total of ninety yuan."

Su Chen read aloud the form provided by the accountant, took out ninety yuan and handed it to Zhang Jianguo.

Zhang Jianguo, who is usually taciturn, took the money and his eyes lit up instantly.

Because he was lucky enough to get the first place in the ranking, he didn't expect that he would be able to receive the salary as he wished.

"Thank you, thank you, Director."

After saying this, Zhang Jianguo quickly bent down and left.