sbdcsierra Is the octopus fat or not? (1437)
Is the octopus fat or not? (1437)
Is the octopus fat or not? (1437)
Has Old Li really gotten too big for his britches?
"I'm not getting cocky at all—"
On the other end of the phone, Li Huaide sighed and said, "Alright, I'll explain to Deputy Director Zhang. Let's proceed according to the original plan."
“If you find this too difficult, we can try a different approach,” Li Xuewu suggested sincerely. “At worst, it will just waste a little time and energy, and it will save you from having a hard time.”
"Forget it, there's nothing to be unhappy about. It's all for the sake of the company's work."
Li Huaide said firmly, "Comrades have been busy for so long and have done so much work. We cannot give up halfway."
He paused, then emphasized, "If we don't make a fortune this time, it would be a waste of all the suffering we've endured."
"Hehehe, I'll listen to you."
Li Xuewu chuckled and replied, "Director Bao of the credit union just called. He was a bit anxious, saying he's going to stake out Liu Bin and wait for him to come looking for you."
"Let him come, I'll outmaneuver him."
People don't mind any trouble or hardship when they're doing bad things, and Li Huaide was like that.
He was just complaining to Li Xuewu, but now he was chuckling mischievously.
What's a little suffering and hardship to myself? It's much more interesting and fulfilling to see others being completely outmaneuvered by me.
To be honest, Li Xuewu's series of schemes were really satisfying to execute.
He didn't care at all that he was also part of a scheme within a scheme, and he was just looking for fun.
"Unless it's a call from above, don't pay any attention to it. I'll handle it."
Li Huaide said confidently, "You just wait in Steel City for these fish to take the bait, and then we'll pull in the net in the capital and catch them all in one fell swoop."
Old Li's ambition was truly nurtured by Li Xuewu. He had never had a good life, and he had never fought a battle so thoroughly, one that so accurately predicted the changes in people's hearts. It was exhilarating.
He doesn't need to strategize or deploy troops; all he needs to do is put on a grand show.
This play not only trapped outsiders but also implicated members of the group.
Imagine this: Li Xuewu, the group's former secretary-general in charge of coordinating economic negotiations, is not in Beijing, and Li Huaide, the group's general manager, is out conducting research. If they can't find him, what will the other leaders' reactions be?
Before they could even react, those who couldn't find Li Huaide and Li Xuewu had already called the people who could reach them.
Of course, Gao Yaqin received the most phone calls here, because she has a background in foreign trade and economic cooperation and is also the person in charge of this negotiation.
Li Xuewu's move was called "cultivating both internal and external strengths," while Li Huaide simply went with the flow and reaped the benefits.
Just wait and see how many people will lose everything in this scheme orchestrated by the cunning duo, Big Li and Little Li.
According to Li Huaide's phone call, he told Li Xuewu to wait for the fish to take the bait in Gangcheng, and also said that he would lay a net in Beijing to catch all these fat fish. What does he mean by that?
"You look dangerous."
Seeing him hang up the phone, Gu Ning looked at him suspiciously and asked, "Is this how you do your job now?"
"What are you thinking? What do you take me for?" Li Xuewu said with a laugh, "Go ask around at Hongxing Steel Group. Everyone says your wife is upright and honest."
"Really? --" Gu Ning's tone was somewhat doubtful.
Every single thing Li Xuewu did made made her suspicious. Judging from his behavior, he was definitely a schemer.
It truly showed her what it means to speak human language to human beings and ghost language to ghosts.
before?
Gu Ning knew what kind of person he was before, and knew that he always talked nonsense with a straight face and never said a serious word.
But he never hides his thoughts when he talks to himself, and he's never pretentious. Watching him chat with others like that is actually quite amusing.
Gu Ning had never tasted, seen, or experienced the upbringing of children in hutongs.
Li Xuewu is not unusual; he's a smooth talker in the alleys, able to talk about anything and everything for three days and three nights without repeating himself.
Of course, those who can talk are not as capable as Li Xuewu, and those who are capable are not as eloquent as Li Xuewu. Finding a partner is also an art.
Being honest with family, shrewd at work, responsible in one's career, and sincere to friends—these qualities make one excellent.
If Li Xuewu were to speak to her in a coy and insincere manner, then their life together would be utterly meaningless.
However, Gu Ning was also surprised by his current work environment. How could it have become so terrible? Did it require such high-intensity work skills and emergency handling?
Look at the people calling here, and how he handles them.
The fact that the call was made here means that the metallurgical plant has already been contacted.
The Liaodong Industrial Leading Group Office, which is located in the metallurgical plant, acts as a filter, blocking many phone calls.
The reason for blocking the phone call is quite valid: the Secretary-General is on vacation and they can't contact him either. Maybe he's on a train or on the road. Where are they supposed to find him?
You said to contact us by phone, or say the duty phone number? How reliable is that?
Everyone knows how difficult it is to find someone by phone these days.
If Chan Ho-nam were in mainland China, he could call all day and still not be able to find his brothers who had planted their flag in Causeway Bay and fought against him.
Hey, you say it's that hard, it really is that hard.
Therefore, Li Xuewu did not answer invalid calls, treating these people as bait for his fishing, and no one thought of anything else.
It's easy to find out that Li Xuewu was indeed on leave, and he took leave before the negotiation meeting, so it seems he has nothing to do with this matter.
But if you say it's completely unrelated, who would believe you!
Go around asking around and find out who in the Red Star Steel Group has the most influence.
If you ask a hundred people, eighty of them will tell you that it's either Da Li or Xiao Li.
You suggest finding someone else? It's no use!
Da Li is the head of the group, the general manager, and his word carries the most weight.
Other vice presidents or deputy directors are leaders in charge of specific areas. It's fine to talk to them about and handle specific business matters, but it takes a bit more effort to deal with comprehensive business matters that are connected in a row.
Anyone who has done business with Hongxing Steel Group knows that Hongxing Steel has developed rapidly, has a clear organizational structure, and its leadership team is known for its unity and cooperation.
The implication behind this statement is that with the addition of new members, the adjustment period is over, the division of labor is clear, everyone performs their duties, and there is no mutual recrimination.
To put it bluntly, they've already tested the waters, and those who could have been squeezed out have already done so. Now, those who can't be squeezed out are left to their own devices.
You can certainly talk to them about unilateral business, but there are no unilateral business projects available right now.
Furthermore, the organizational structure of Hongxing Steel Group is very unique, and no one can bypass the management committee to exercise management responsibilities and powers independently.
In other words, if we want to get things done or do any projects, we can't do it without unity and sincere cooperation.
You hold my hand, I pull you along, and we pull each other along, achieving relative fairness.
If you say that Li has full authority and the other team members each have their own responsibilities, then what is Xiao Li?
Xiao Li is not responsible to any particular vice president or deputy director; he is responsible to the group's management committee and directly contacts and reports to Li Huaide.
In other words, the special role of the secretary-general is that he is only responsible for supervising and urging lower-level departments to actively complete the work resolutions discussed and studied by the management committee.
At the same time, he was also responsible for supervising relevant departments to complete the specific tasks assigned by the group's general manager, Li Huaide.
This is why other group vice presidents maintain sufficient respect and trust for him.
Due to the nature of his job, coupled with his work ability and past achievements, Li Xuewu was given more responsibility for comprehensive business management and project coordination.
This is why Da Li and Xiao Li have such influence in business projects.
The business vice president takes the lead in developing projects, with Da Li organizing discussions and making decisions, and Xiao Li responsible for supervision and execution.
So, if you need something, go to the eldest Li (the county magistrate) or the youngest Li (the local official).
Taking advantage of the newly built International Hotel and Guesthouse, Li Xuewu devised a grand scheme.
After he reported the plan to Li Huaide, the other party readily agreed and emphasized that the two of them should work together to complete it.
No more than five members of the group's management committee were aware of the details of this plan.
Dong Wenxue must know this. He is currently in charge of the construction and management of the Liangmahe Industrial Zone, as well as the overall work of technology introduction and transformation for the entire group.
Dong Wenxue knew that Li Huaide probably had this in mind and wouldn't be surprised, but he thought that probably not many people would know about it.
Does Gao Yaqin know this?
She might know some things, but only about business operations. As for the internal tests and plans of the group, she could only guess.
Besides Dong Wenxue, who participated in the plan, and Gao Yaqin, who was in charge of economic construction, who else knew about it without Lao Li's knowledge?
It certainly couldn't be Gu Weijie; she's already powerful and her ambitions are obvious.
It's only because Old Li kept her firmly under control that she didn't break out long ago.
Her qualifications and achievements are sufficient. The Workers' New Village Project is a continuation and development of the employee housing improvement plan. She also contributed to the group's technological accumulation and organizational and personnel reforms.
Most importantly, she hasn't made a single mistake in the past few years.
This is so important that even General Manager Li Huaide and Vice President Cheng Kaiyuan, who is in charge of industrial production, cannot compare to her.
Li Xuewu had also heard the ratings given to her above, and the overall assessment was simply that she was stable.
If something were to happen to Lao Li, then Gu Weijie would definitely be at the helm of this large ship of the group. The higher-ups wouldn't allow the transition between the old and new generations to capsize too quickly.
Of course, the "what if" for Lao Li is only related to his physical condition; other factors need not be considered.
As long as he doesn't have any health problems, the higher-ups won't replace him during the group's rapid development.
If even Gu Weijie is not within Li Xuewu's trust sphere, then who else in the group's leadership team can he trust?
The answer is obvious: it's Jing Yunong, the chief accountant in charge of personnel and finance.
The group's organizational structure must be reformed by the end of the year, including changes to job titles.
Under the current circumstances, most enterprises and localities are blurring the lines of the management committee system, and many enterprises have already reverted to the original mechanism.
As Hongxing Steel Group expands, its previous aggressive approach has become more restrained.
Therefore, the management committee remains the group's main management body and policy-making body.
However, changes need to be made to the organizational structure and technology of the management committee regarding the group's professional titles.
Li Huaide and Li Xuewu had detailed communication and discussion on this issue, and they both agreed that the transition period should be extended.
How long should the transition period be?
Li Xuewu suggested that the company should follow the trend of personnel reform within the group and make a complete change when it truly becomes a group.
Li Huaide thought about it and decided to do it this way for now, and adjust it if the situation changes.
This plan was formulated and implemented starting with industrial enterprises located in Liaodong.
Li Xuewu was stationed in Liaodong to oversee the implementation of management systems for the restoration of factories by various industrial enterprises.
This was implemented in May, and the group followed suit in June and July, restoring the "one chief and three general managers" system. I'll explain what that means later.
Now, Hongxing Steel Group has gradually developed two sets of leadership teams: one is the management committee, and the other is the business management team headed by the general manager.
All the group's leaders are on the management committee, but not all of them are on the business teams.
For example, Gu Weijie, who is in charge of organization and publicity, is not in the business team.
Kumamoto Shigeaki, who is in charge of the union, was also absent.
In order to strengthen supervisory and management responsibilities and enhance the seriousness of supervision, Su Weide, who is in charge of quality, safety and environmental protection, is also not on the business team.
Judging from the work they were responsible for, a relatively high proportion of it involved abstract or theoretical tasks.
Another point is that while the group is implementing personnel and organizational restructuring, organizational development work is also underway.
Compared to the system before the establishment of the management committee at Hongxing Factory, Gu Weijie, Su Weide, and Kumamoto Che, together with Li Huaide, formed an organizational structure.
The business team members, including Vice Presidents Cheng Kaiyuan, Dong Wenxue, and Zhang Jingsong, as well as Chief Engineer Xue Zhifu, Chief Accountant Jing Yunong, and Chief Economist Gao Yaqin, along with Li Huaide, formed the business management team.
Some people have asked, do we still have the concepts of chief engineer, chief accountant, and chief economist in this day and age?
Isn't this the organizational structure of later generations?
This management structure was not designed and used in later generations. As early as the 50s, we set up the position of chief accountant in some large and medium-sized enterprises.
Note that this is a large, heavy-duty enterprise. The former Hongxing Factory was considered a medium-sized enterprise, but it did not have a chief accountant position.
To trace back to the beginning, in 56, we learned from and drew on the model of Beijing Mao Group, and formally established the "one leader and three chief engineers" system in the company.
The chief accountant, as an administrative leader, is responsible for the company's financial management and accounting.
Later, in 1962, the "Thirty Articles on Industry" and the "Several Provisions (Draft) on the Establishment of Chief Accountants in Industrial and Transportation Enterprises" approved by the State Council and forwarded by the State Economic Commission and the Ministry of Finance in October 1963, provisions were made on the establishment, appointment, removal, responsibilities, and powers of chief accountants.
That's the present. Looking further ahead, in 78, the State Council issued the "Regulations on the Powers and Duties of Accounting Personnel," which further stipulated the establishment, duties, and powers of the chief accountant.
The "Decision of the CPC Central Committee on Economic System Reform" adopted in October 1984 proposed that enterprises should establish a "one-manager and three-general managers" system.
What is the "one leader and three general managers" system?
They are the factory director, chief engineer, chief accountant, and chief economist.
The same principle applies to group companies, except that the factory manager is renamed general manager.
The titles "Chairman" and "President" didn't exist back then; they came into use later.
That's the limit for general manager; usually, the general manager also serves as the director of the management committee, holding both positions.
After the management committee is abolished, everyone will know who will be appointed as the new director.
The chief economist needs to know some things about economic development, and the chief accountant certainly needs to know as well.
However, the fact that Jing Yunong knew about this plan in advance must be attributed to her special connections.
Li Xuewu's interactions with her weren't all about taking advantage of her; there were times when he gave her benefits.
If you're talking about giving hundreds of millions or billions, that's fine, but you can't keep giving them away.
Deputy Director Jing was willing to accept this on the premise that they would help each other at work.
When Li Xuewu was vying for control of the group's Liaodong industrial management, he also took the opportunity to scheme against everyone, including her.
Cheng Kaiyuan, however, had just experienced setbacks and was sensitive, so he took steps ahead to leave the circle.
Everyone else, including Jing Yunong, was dealt with by him.
She took over the personnel management authority that Li Huaide had to relinquish.
You think this is a good thing?
Of course it's a good thing; who wouldn't want more administrative privileges?
But think about it, is it normal for the chief accountant to also be in charge of personnel matters?
She had to take advantage of Li Huaide; was it possible that Old Li would forgive her?
Managing finances is a crucial role for the group, and she also oversees human resources.
Are the other team members envious, jealous, or resentful?
Do you think Jing Yunong had a good time these past six months? She both loves and hates Li Xuewu.
I feel happy that the work I'm responsible for is important, but I'm anxious because I'm afraid I won't be able to handle it.
Whether it's finance or human resources, to outsiders, it's all a lucrative opportunity.
In the past six months, has she paid any attention to Li Xuewu? Has Li Xuewu dared to go near her?
She was extremely vigilant and dared not be careless in the slightest, and she would not give anyone any reason to criticize her for not being capable of handling these tasks.
The clerks in the group's headquarters are all saying that Deputy Director Jing is becoming more and more serious, and his temper is getting worse and worse.
How could it be good? With that good-for-nothing Li Xuewu around, her temper will never be good.
***
"What the hell are you doing again?"
Jing Yunong asked irritably on the phone, "Can't you just calm down for a bit?"
"What are you saying? Do you think I'm some kind of restless monkey?"
Li Xuewu pointed to the tea cabinet in the office, indicating to Zhang Jing to refill his teacup with hot tea.
Do I need to tell you whether you'll behave yourself or not?
Jing Yunong said impatiently on the phone, "What was the economic and financial meeting at the end of last year like? Didn't we all agree that there would be no major investment projects this year?"
She said with some frustration, "Where am I supposed to find that kind of money for an investment of over ten million?"
"Let me tell you, you don't need to look for it, someone will bring the money to you on their own."
When Li Xuewu saw Zhang Jing handing over a teacup, he pointed to the table and told him to put it down.
After Zhang Jing put down his teacup, he picked it up, took a sip of the scalding hot tea, and said with a smile, "Now I need your help to properly arrange this fund."
"To assist you? To make proper arrangements?"
Jing Yunong found it both amusing and exasperating, and asked over the phone, "Tell me, where is this ten million yuan? How can I help you settle it?"
"I told you I would have the money, and I definitely will. Don't you believe me?"
Li Xuewu said confidently, "It is precisely because the money has not yet arrived that I am communicating with you to ensure the proper allocation of this money."
"Li Xuewu, please explain in more detail."
As soon as Jing Yunong heard the word "diversion," she knew he was up to no good and was trying to trick her again.
Li Xuewu gestured to the person opposite him, indicating that Zhang Jing, who was waiting to report on his work, should sit down first, as his phone call was going to be long.
“I’ve spoken with Director Li, and this time we need to make the most of both.”
He tapped his fingers on the table, emphasizing, "We need to eat well, and we need to be able to eat our fill."
“I’d like to hear what exactly you mean by ‘two ways of cooking fish’,” Jing Yunong reminded him. “To be honest, there’s not much money left in the group’s accounts that we can actually use.”
"I know, do you think I don't know how much wealth we have?"
Li Xuewu calmly nodded and said, "Let me emphasize again, I can accomplish this without the group's money."
"That's good. Then we're still good comrades and can continue our discussion."
Jing Yunong felt a little relieved when he saw that he would not use the money in the account.
However, you still need to be wary of this bastard, because you never know when he'll suddenly dodge you, and by the time you realize it, it'll be too late.
"However, I must remind you that I cannot do anything that violates regulations."
"Look at you, what kind of person do you take me for, even violating regulations."
Li Xuewu complained, "When did I ever tell you to break the rules?"
There's no best option, just say what you think.
Jing Yunong was now really curious to hear what kind of plan he had that could swindle... no, that could gather so much money.
“This is a two-in-one approach. We’re planning to build an international hotel and a guesthouse, right?” Li Xuewu explained with a smile. “What Director Li and I discussed was that we could use one sum of money to do two things.”
"Is it a case of false advertising or a deceptive substitution?" Jing Yunong incisively exposed the true nature of his rhetoric.
Li Xuewu was somewhat unwilling and reminded her, "You're part of the group, you can't be biased at a time like this."
"Nonsense!" Jing Yunong reminded him, "Tell me your plan, don't ramble on about anything else."
Exactly, let's get straight to the point, stop with the biased and biased stuff.
For the past six months, she had been annoyed by Li Xuewu, and Li Xuewu had been avoiding her. This phone call between the two of them really left her feeling a little unsatisfied.
"The construction company's budget for the International Hotel project is 1150 million yuan, and the budget for the guesthouse project is 55 yuan..."
Before Jing Yunong could roll his eyes, Li Xuewu continued, "If the guesthouse is designed in Riverside Garden, the construction cost, including the Riverside Garden community and the overall green area, would be around 150 million yuan."
"What do you mean? Are you double-crossing me?"
Influenced by him, Jing Yunong has become quite sharp-tongued now, with every word hitting the nail on the head.
Li Xuewu, however, didn't take it seriously and explained, "This isn't called double-crossing; it's called a structural transfer of budget, which is normal business practice."
"Isn't that still a case of the thief eating the thief?"
Jing Yunong snorted and said indifferently, "I won't ask you how you got this money. Just tell me if you're going to use the money for the International Hotel to also build the Guest House and the Riverside Garden residential complex?"
"Is this what you meant by 'diversion of funds'? You want me to do the bookkeeping?"
"Let me emphasize one point first: the money used to build the guesthouse and the Riverside Garden residential area did not come from the construction costs of the International Hotel."
Li Xuewu said this first, and then explained: "The current budget of the construction engineering company is 1150 million yuan, but who can guarantee that this budget is sufficient?"
"What Director Li means is to make a larger budget so that we can tighten our belts later."
He said with a smile, "The construction cost of 1355 million is not much different from that of 1150 million."
"Working on three projects simultaneously can save some money on materials and engineering."
Li Xuewu chuckled and said, "I don't think it will even cost 1355 million. We can use it to cover other expenses later."
"You should get the money first. Are you crazy for money?"
Jing Yunong said irritably, "Who's a complete idiot? You've been fooling me like this, and the difference is almost two million."
"Is this a matter of two million?"
Li Xuewu raised his voice and emphasized, "This is a major project that everyone is looking forward to. This project didn't come for free. Do you think they can just invest or take a stake like that?"
"We have to pay some management fees, right?"
He raised his eyebrows and said, "I'm not saying this for any other reason than to understand your hard work and to share your burdens."
"Think about it, if we get this money, our group's finances will be much better, and your workload will be lighter, right?"
"So what?" Jing Yunong asked casually, "Should I thank you?"
"We're all comrades, no need for thanks, it's just about caring for each other."
Li Xuewu smiled and glanced at Zhang Jing sitting opposite him, saying, "What do you think of the budget for the new office building and exhibition hall project that the metallurgical plant has submitted for approval..."
"Hmm, you were waiting for me here, weren't you?" Jing Yunong said with a smirk, "I was wondering why you were so generous, saying you didn't need to thank me, but you've already spent it all on this, haven't you?"
"Look at you, always in such a hurry—"
Li Xuewu said with a smile, "I've already saved you two million, so a 20 project is nothing to you?"
Two million? Where?
Jing Yunong chuckled and asked, "Is Secretary-General Li always this generous in his dealings?"
"I understand, I get it. We won't act until we see the results, right? No problem."
Li Xuewu tapped the table and said, "The money is in the account, the budget is in the account, right?"
"Let's talk about it once the money arrives in the account."
Jing Yunong's lips curled slightly, and without waiting for Li Xuewu to say anything more, he reached out and hung up the phone.
The thought of Li Xuewu still holding the microphone on the other end of the phone made her want to laugh.
revenge?
Of course not, this is just collecting some interest first. The day of revenge is yet to come.
As long as Li Xuewu works in the local area, he will definitely need financial support.
For the past six months, she hasn't really restricted Liaodong's budget, but she hasn't been overly generous either; she's just treated the same as other units.
She wasn't proactive, and Li Xuewu was also keeping a low profile; project applications were all handled by his subordinates.
Jing Yunong wanted to see how long he could hold out.
To be in charge of local operations or to be the top leader, results are essential.
To achieve results at work, you have to do things, and doing things requires money.
If you follow the proper procedures, maneuver around the money, or even set up slush funds to fund projects, you can raise funds. For example, the new office building and exhibition hall project that Li Xuewu just mentioned was funded by the economic surplus he generated after arriving in Liaodong.
If we build first and then report, and she approves the budget, then the money will just go back into the pocket of the Liaodong Management Group.
This shows that Li Xuewu is capable; otherwise, he would have to run for government funding from the group.
She's the chief accountant, and her pen is incredibly powerful; you can't get paid without her signature.
Li Xuewu went to Liaodong to gain work experience and improve his professional qualifications. This would inevitably require a large number of projects to support economic development and construction, and to achieve outstanding results.
The small treasury in Liaodong alone wouldn't be enough, so Li Xuewu would eventually have to come and beg her for help.
Look how eloquent Li Xuewu is! He handles things skillfully and speaks beautifully.
Whether or not to proceed with the international hotel project is not a matter for Li Xuewu to decide; it involves many complex interests.
Li Xuewu is capable of actively facilitating the establishment of an international hotel project.
His goal was to tie the group's guesthouse and the riverside residential complex to the international hotel project, exploit the inflated budget of the construction engineering company, and then ask her, the chief accountant, to turn a blind eye and cover up the project's financial statements.
Who benefits most from doing this?
Personally, it's definitely Li Xuewu. Ultimately, Li Xuewu is in charge of liaison for the Santa Ya Group, and he's the one who pushes many projects forward.
Anyone who mentions the Santayana Group's cooperative projects will think of Li Xuewu's actions.
It is an indisputable fact that Li Xuewu and she jointly laid the foundation for Hongxing Steel Group's foreign trade and economic work.
If any project of the Santa Y Group achieves any success, they should also be credited.
But that's the truth, yet Li Xuewu insisted on making it sound nice and even offering to help her solve her problems.
Indeed, including the construction of the guesthouse and the Riverside Garden residential complex in this project will help the group save 200 million.
What does two million mean?
A pound of pork costs 7 cents. Just think about it. The cost of the entire steel rolling mill taken over by the Xinjing No. 6 Factory didn't even amount to two million.
It is an indisputable fact that Li Xuewu has contributed to the group and benefited her.
So when Li Xuewu asked for benefits, she didn't immediately refuse, but wanted to see if he could actually get the money back.
No matter how nice the words are, it's all for nothing if the matter can't be accomplished.
Mutual support is not just a matter of words or a partnership in bed; it involves real money and resources.
Li Xuewu needs a reliable person to act as a liaison while he is away, and Dong Wenxue's goals are too obvious, making it inconvenient for him to do many things.
She had been playing a pawn alongside Li Xuewu for a long time, putting on quite a show for him.
He's utterly wicked. In the past six months, not a single member of the group's leadership team has dared to provoke him, but he's still not at ease and insists on dragging Li Huaide along to give these people another warning.
Li Huaide is the same. Cooperating with him is like asking a tiger for its skin. How can you expect to get anything good out of it?
It must be admitted that Li Xuewu's scheming and methods were truly exceptional. It was precisely because he had thoroughly warned everyone before leaving Beijing that Dong Wenxue was able to return to Beijing smoothly and complete the handover.
At the same time, it also gave him enough time to integrate resources in Liaodong.
You can tell just by looking at her. In the past six months, she's been busy enough just dealing with personnel matters. Other leaders are in the same boat.
Everyone was busy with their work and trying to stabilize the situation, so naturally no one stepped forward to cause trouble.
Once everyone has secured their basic positions, then the real battle will begin.
Li Xuewu is cunning. He doesn't want to cause trouble for innocent bystanders. Before everyone has stabilized their own base, he wants to make an example of them and stir up some trouble.
By leveraging public opinion, some of the negative sentiment can be infiltrated into the management team. If anyone is restless at this time, they will jump out and make irresponsible remarks.
This is exactly what Li Huaide wanted to see; he had no chance to make an example of someone.
Li Xuewu's stability in Liaodong also means that Li Huaide's stability within the group.
With Dong Wenxue's help, he was able to free up his hands to do many things, including human resources work.
Now that both of them have secured their positions, how could they possibly let these people in the group off the hook?
To strike first is to be strong, but to strike later is to suffer disaster.
Based on her understanding of Li Xuewu, if he stabilizes his position in Liaodong, he will turn his attention to the capital and return with overwhelming force.
Don't forget that early next year is a crucial time for Hongxing Factory to be officially listed as a group enterprise. If Li Xuewu plans well, he can take it a step further, which is not impossible.
At his level, age and seniority are no longer the core criteria for evaluating him.
Ability is the most crucial factor.
So, is Li Xuewu capable?
Both the international hotel project and the comprehensive cooperation project with Shenyang Aircraft Corporation were stepping stones for Li Xuewu to pave the way for his return to Beijing for development.
Once these projects are completed, the group's industrial enterprises in Liaodong will become his reliance, and his influence within the group will certainly increase.
This isn't about undermining Cheng Kaiyuan's authority as vice president in charge of industrial development; Li Xuewu's real goal for achieving results is to start with industrial enterprises.
She had heard that Li Xuewu had a good relationship with Zhang Jingsong and Cheng Kaiyuan.
Don't dwell on their past conflicts. Just look at the current trend. If Zhang Jingsong and Cheng Kaiyuan can see things clearly, they definitely won't care about what's past.
With the formal restructuring of Hongxing Factory into a group, how many more years can Li Huaide work at Hongxing Steel Group?
Five years at most, that's the limit. The higher-ups won't allow Lao Li to continue operating in Hongxing Steel Group indefinitely.
Even Old Li himself wouldn't have wasted so many years in this position.
Even if Lao Li were to work for the group for five years, plus these few months, it still wouldn't be enough for six years at most.
Given Li Xuewu's current momentum, how likely is it that he could succeed Lao Li within five and a half years?
Jing Yunong didn't know how others viewed this issue, but she had confidence in Li Xuewu.
Even if she wanted to continue working for the group, she needed Li Xuewu's support.
Why do you say that?
The factory's transformation into a group is thanks to these decision-makers. Given their contributions, how could they possibly stay and work for the group indefinitely?
Within two years at most, if Li Huaide remains in office, at least half of this team will need to be replaced.
The new hires are very likely to remain in their positions, but the specifics will depend on their actual work performance.
Cheng Kaiyuan should know that his path at Hongxing Steel Group is blocked, and he has absolutely no chance of succeeding Lao Li.
His only way out is to perform well, take advantage of the group's momentum, jump to another company, and make new contributions.
If he can bring the management style of Red Star Group to other companies, and even help them achieve group-level development, then the ceiling above his head will be lifted; otherwise, he has no chance in this lifetime.
If you ask about things two or five years from now, can Jing Yunong really calculate them?
That's not difficult; the difficult part is calculating what will happen two or five months from now.
Jing Yunong rummaged through the pile of documents and found the relevant documents about the international hotel construction project that had been forwarded from the general manager's office. He made comments on them and specifically appointed Li Xue as the financial representative to be in charge of the project's financial management.
This tactic is called "returning a favor" or "striking the mountain to scare the tiger," letting Li Xuewu know her feelings while also reminding him not to go too far.
He dared to let the construction engineering company turn a project worth 1150 million into a project worth 1355 million, exceeding the budget by 17.8%. How audacious and greedy he is!
Putting Li Xue on the list now indicates both that she will help and that she won't help unconditionally.
Li Xue is in charge of this project, and she will definitely achieve results from it. This will be her experience and will help her advance in the future.
No matter what Li Xuewu does, he wouldn't harm his own sister, would he?
"Boss, Director Bao is here again."
Zhang Jing waited until Li Xuewu hung up the phone before he began his report.
Of course, he heard the conversation between the leader and General Manager Jing. To be honest, it was quite an eye-opener; he never expected that the group's leaders would get along like this.
"You've been arranged to stay at the guesthouse?"
Li Xuewu was not surprised at all by Bao Peigang's arrival; this was the fish he had been waiting for.
How many people came?
"Seven people came, three of whom were unit leaders."
Zhang Jing reported, "Including Director Bao, everyone is waiting for you at the guesthouse."
"Oh—not in a hurry—"
Li Xuewu narrowed his eyes slightly, pondered for a moment, and asked, "Help me ask the banking system in Steel City if they have time to talk."
He tapped his fingers haphazardly on the table and continued, "Contact Director Hu of Liaodong Industry and tell him what I said: Liaodong Capital can enter the market, but to ensure the correctness of the relevant procedures, we must go through the cooperation channel of the United Savings Bank."
"Leaving aside the bank executives from Beijing, let's talk about the banks in Liaodong first?"
Zhang Jing was somewhat surprised and reminded him, "I see that Director Bao and the others are very anxious."
"Let them worry."
Li Xuewu raised his eyebrows and instructed, "When I meet with these bank executives later, just say that they came to me on their own initiative. They can't refuse to talk to me if they block my door."
"Oh—" Zhang Jing seemed to understand what the secretary-general wanted to do, nodded as if he had a sudden realization, and said, "I'll go and do it right away."
"As soon as possible, send as many as you can."
Li Xuewu waved his hand and said, "You handle this personally, and be careful to keep it a secret."
"Understood, I'll take care of it myself."
Zhang Jing repeated the sentence, then stood up and asked, "What if Director Bao comes after us? Should I stop him or not?"
“It’s fine if we don’t stop them, but we should at least make a show of it.” Li Xuewu thought for a moment and said, “Have someone in the office stop them, but don’t take it too seriously. It would be best if they made a commotion.”
"Alright, I'll do as you say."
Zhang Jing chuckled and gave him a thumbs up, saying, "That was a brilliant move!"
"High? The high ones are yet to come."
Li Xuewu smiled as he organized the documents in front of him. Even if Bao Peigang and his men blocked him today, he would not agree to anything they said.
Didn't we agree with Lao Li that he was just fishing and playing the fish here, and the real catch would be made in Beijing?
Even if he wanted to close the net in the steel city, he didn't have the means. He couldn't represent Hongxing Steel Group, and Bao Peigang couldn't completely trust him to sign cooperation agreements with the group's subsidiaries.
There are reasons why some people are eager to be deceived.
From building public opinion to laying a net, Li Xuewu and Li Huaide were willing to use the net if the fish weren't fat enough or too small.
Over 13 million! We'll rip off as many companies as we can, since we'll be a conglomerate next year anyway.
The seal they're using now still belongs to the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill; that mill will be gone next year.
If they make money, they'll definitely acknowledge it; if they lose money, they can sue wherever they want, they'll just deny it anyway.
(End of this chapter)