sbdcsierra Chapter 1370: Young man doesn’t know how good his aunt is
Chapter 1370: Young man doesn’t know how good his aunt is
Chapter 1370: Young man doesn’t know how good his aunt is
How dare Mercedes be so audacious in mainland China, attempting to bribe and befriend senior executives of Hongxing Steel Group in an attempt to interfere with the group's decision-making regarding shipping agency business in Yingcheng Port Area.
If you simply say that this was all his own reckless and audacious behavior, even a fool wouldn't believe it.
Shantal knew in his heart that Li Xuewu could not be dismissed with just a few words. Realistically speaking, the Santayar Group's development opportunities and foundation in East Asia still depended on the Red Star Steel Group.
If someone's decision affects the foundation of cooperation between the two parties, then she doesn't have many options left.
However, selecting a vice president is not a simple matter, and dismissing a vice president is not an easy task either.
Mercedes represents not only itself, but also the regulatory attitude of some French companies towards the Santa Fe Group.
This is due to the double blow to Chantal's career and marriage last year, which forced her to make some concessions.
They wanted to solidify their industries in Europe, but they were also reluctant to abandon the cooperative relationships they had just established in East Asia. So they were juggling both ends, which was exhausting.
However, the case has been investigated thoroughly, and the truth and evidence are now before her. Regardless of how Mercedes is dealt with afterward, her most important task now is to explain herself clearly.
Explain what?
First, on behalf of the Santa Y Group, Shantal apologized to Red Star Steel Group for the impact of the incident.
Secondly, in her explanation, she emphasized that Mercedes' actions were entirely his own wrong decision and had nothing to do with the Santa Fe Group. Furthermore, this behavior violated the Santa Fe Group's consistent business practices, and the Group's board of directors has approved an investigation into his work procedures in mainland China.
Finally, Chantal reiterated the Santa Y Group's emphasis on the partnership and its confidence in future cooperation.
……
Saying anything is meaningless. Even if Red Star Steel Group is very dissatisfied with this matter, what can they do to Mercedes?
The other party was not only a foreign-owned enterprise manager, but also a core manager whom the company was focusing on cultivating.
Meetings are not the same as arguing, nor are they threats or extortion. Rather, they are about expressing one's attitude and gaining an advantage in future cooperation negotiations.
Li Xuewu didn't care at all about how the Santa Yonex Group would deal with Mercedes, or whether they would deal with him at all.
If Mercedes were a foreign affairs staff member or an independent journalist, he would have already notified the foreign affairs department to deal with the other party.
In this day and age, dealing with some unruly foreigners in mainland China is so easy that it barely makes a ripple.
Mercedes is different; after all, he represents the Santa Fe Group. Although his actions were despicable, his initial intention was to help the Santa Fe Group obtain shipping agency rights for the Yingcheng Port area.
Based on this alone, it's unlikely that the Santayana Group will impose serious penalties on him. Similarly, Li Xuewu doesn't want that either. It's not about the cooperative relationship between the two parties, but rather that a vice president who has made a mistake will inevitably lack confidence at the negotiating table.
Currently, there are no project negotiations between the two sides, but there are still frictions and conflicts in business communication.
Li Xuewu didn't pin his hopes on getting rid of the unruly vice president, so he thought of the opposite approach: making use of the bad situation could also have unexpected results.
Therefore, during the meeting, Li Xuewu repeatedly emphasized that the group was very angry and dissatisfied with the matter. He even pointed out Director Li Huaide's dissatisfaction, but he did not mention himself.
What is there for Li Xuewu to be angry about? The world is bustling with people coming and going for profit. As long as there is profit to be made, this kind of thing cannot be stopped. It has happened now, and it will happen again in the future.
Businessmen have a keen sense of smell; with such a long coastline in the interior, why are there so few ports open for construction?
Let's not even talk about Tianjin Port and Yangcheng Port; those ports are all invested in and managed by inland port companies. Yingcheng Port is unique in that it is independently built and operated by other industrial enterprises through financing and other means.
Whether it's mainland enterprises or foreign companies closely watching the mainland's economic development, they should all think about whether the approval and construction of Yingcheng Port means that there will be more independent seaports in the future.
If so, it would be tantamount to formally informing both mainland and foreign companies that the door to foreign trade has been opened.
If not, then Yingcheng Port will become the most important seaport in Northeast Asia for some time to come. Even Jingu Port, which is under the jurisdiction of Tianjin, will not be able to match it.
Hongxing Steel Group has a big appetite and determination, and the amount of money invested in the Yingcheng Port project far exceeds that invested in the Jingu Port project.
Similarly, Yingcheng Port was designed and constructed to meet international advanced port standards from the very beginning, and the port's cargo throughput uses the most advanced container terminals.
Hongxing Steel Group itself, together with the railway department, has also established relevant standards and services for container rail transport.
In the steel city, a container manufacturing plant jointly invested and built by Hongxing Steel Group and Beijing Railway has been in operation for two years.
Shantal had no doubt about the sheer volume of cargo trade that would occur once Yingcheng Port began operations. International third-party shipping companies, like flies, had already set their sights on this area.
Hongxing Steel Group's wait-and-see attitude is quite clear. At this point, they can't be too docile; they need to act decisively and take advantage of their proximity. It would be foolish for the Santaya Group, which already has a cooperative foundation, to miss out on a piece of the pie.
Therefore, Mercedes' underhanded tactics cannot be discussed openly, but they are also somewhat understandable.
Don't you see that Catherine, the general manager of Jili Star Shipbuilding, has come to Beijing many times to lobby, and she's managed to get "who" into bed with her?
If she weren't so reserved, and if she had plenty of time, and if she knew better than anyone that Li Xuewu was a cunning wolf who would devour people without spitting out the bones, Xiangtar would have wanted to personally take the lead. She wanted to show Li Xuewu what it meant to be young and naive, mistaking a young girl for a treasure.
One more question: Is Mercedes at fault?
It was a real mistake. What Shantar just said wasn't entirely to appease or deceive Li Xuewu, but to stabilize the Hongxing Steel Group.
Now that this has happened, whether from a management perspective or from a personal standpoint, she needs to make Mercedes understand the root cause of this mistake; that's the most important thing.
Mercedes was a bit too arrogant. After arriving in the mainland, he completely disregarded the planned economy here, thinking that his upbringing and the economic theories he learned made him superior.
The results of it?
He didn't realize that the commercial nature of this place wasn't determined by the market at all, but by "policy" and "the people."
Mercedes' attempt to leverage business inertia and the inherent nature of profit-driven motives to operate this project was flawed from the outset.
His attempt to get close to the leaders of Hongxing Steel Group was a serious cognitive error. The leaders of Hongxing Steel Group are not like those in capitalist countries who prioritize personal gain.
The business owners here do not measure their own development and value by money, because money without tickets is worthless.
Job rank, salary, and power—these are the real assets. Mercedes may seem incredibly talented, but he's still quite young.
After arriving in mainland China, Shangtaer stumbled and suffered a lot before realizing that management there wasn't about fighting and petty scheming, but about human relationships and social dynamics.
Just like in this meeting, Li Xuewu, sitting across from me, spoke righteously and sternly, but what was he really like?
She was already planning to find a time to "meet" with Li Xuewu, even though that bastard wouldn't say a single definite thing.
How do you say that?
You can't catch a wolf without risking your cub; you can't catch a lecher without risking yourself.
The Santayana Group's current cooperation with Hongxing Steel Group appears to be very close, with business volume increasing year by year. However, given the rapidly changing international situation and the rapidly evolving economic and trade landscape, who can guarantee the legitimacy of the Santayana Group's cooperation in mainland China?
Furthermore, Hongxing Steel Group has obtained trade freedom from higher authorities through various means, and has also gained autonomy in external business communication, which means that Santayar Group is not the only option.
Maintaining the cooperative relationship between the two parties is becoming increasingly difficult for the Santayar Group. It not only needs to actively absorb the foreign trade capacity of the Red Star Steel Group, but also needs to meet the latter's growing technological and equipment import requirements.
Because they were the first to try something new, Santayar Group was able to seize the opportunity to cooperate with mainland companies. Similarly, they are now beginning to face competitive pressure from other foreign companies.
The agency contracts and cooperation agreements signed with Hongxing Steel Group are all short-term or project-based.
On the other hand, Hongxing Steel Group has also established a buyer's club in the port city, actively contacting international trading companies, and established a business club in Tianjin to connect with the buyer's club located in the port city.
She has received confirmation that future collaborations between Hongxing Factory and other entities will be facilitated directly through the Tianjin Binhai Club and the Port City Andrew Buyers Club.
This means that international traders do not need to bear the political risks of traveling to the mainland for inspections, and can conduct initial business contacts in the port city.
After establishing the basis for cooperation, traders can choose to sign the contract directly in the port city, or they can choose to visit the mainland for further inspection through the club's mutual invitation before or after signing the contract.
Although the relevant customs conditions are quite stringent and can only be restricted to specific commercial trade areas, there has been real progress.
Once the club opens the door to cooperation, Santayar Group will truly face challenges in price wars and cooperation in raw material and technology exports.
Therefore, we need to deepen and maintain our cooperation with Hongxing Steel Group, and we also need to secure the shipping agency for Yingcheng Port as soon as possible.
Having trade cooperation orders but lacking control over shipping, the Santayar Group felt like it had been crippled. She couldn't bear the thought of a large number of international shipping vessels arriving at Yingcheng Port without any cooperative relationship with the Santayar Group.
This brings us to Mercedes' second mistake: he shouldn't have gotten too involved in the ideological and business disputes within the Red Star Steel Group, which was a very dangerous move.
Secondly, if loyalty is not absolute, then it is absolutely disloyal.
From the very beginning, Santayah Group maintained close contact with Li Xuewu of Hongxing Steel Group. She never rejected the friendships of other leaders of Hongxing Steel Group, but always cherished her relationship with Li Xuewu, which is why they were able to cooperate smoothly on multiple occasions.
This time, Mercedes not only interfered with Hongxing Steel Group, but also contacted leaders of other groups. What kind of behavior is this? Li Xuewu's anger actually stems from this.
There's nothing I can do; he has a very short temper.
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Anger? What anger?
Li Xuewu was completely calm and respectful, as he was sitting in Director Du's office at the Ministry of Machine Building.
"Comrade Xuewu, you'll have to wait a little while longer."
Han Song, deputy director of the General Office, walked in. Seeing him stand up, he smiled and waved for him to sit down, explaining, "Director Du's meeting went overtime. He specifically asked to see you."
"You're too kind, Deputy Director Han."
Li Xuewu did not sit down immediately as he had requested. Instead, he waited until the other person stood in front of the single sofa and prepared to sit down before sitting down himself.
"I was a little nervous when I suddenly heard the leader's call, but now I'd like to calm down a bit."
"Hehehe—" Han Song chuckled and squinted at the young man sitting on the sofa. He didn't say anything, but he couldn't help but think to himself, "The younger generation is truly formidable."
He looks so young, only in his early twenties. If it weren't for the favorable circumstances and precedents, how could someone his age have such opportunities and achievements?
However, one must also say that times create heroes.
Like opportunities, circumstances are fair and equal for everyone. If you are always prepared and have keen insight, you deserve to be praised as a promising young talent.
Han Song hadn't had much contact with Li Xuewu, after all, Li Xuewu had only been the head of the security team at the Red Star Factory before, not someone Han Song was obligated to receive. But things are unpredictable, and in the blink of an eye, Li Xuewu was right under his nose. What can you do about that?
Although I haven't met Li Xuewu many times, his name is practically a household name. I wouldn't say I hear it every day; if I don't hear it this month, I'll hear it early next month.
When he was in charge of security, he was somewhat "neglecting his duties." Later, when he took over office work, he became unstoppable. He made outstanding contributions to the group-based development of Hongxing Factory in both industrial management and economic construction.
This wasn't a conclusion Han Song drew for Li Xuewu, but rather something Li Huaide of Hongxing Steel Group confirmed a few days ago when Director Du spoke with him. Han Song was present at the time.
Now, looking at this young man sitting right in front of me, I see a gentle yet sharp temperament, a calm demeanor brimming with youthful vigor. He is truly a rare talent, a dragon among men.
People may start to value talent once they reach a certain status and level. If they encounter a promising talent, they will be genuinely happy and pleased.
"Director Du's schedule was full today and he didn't have time to see you, but he was worried about you and was going to arrange for Deputy Director Yang to talk to you."
Han Song said in a very gentle tone, "Deputy Director Yang cares a lot about your group, including you."
As he spoke, Li Xuewu listened attentively. He knew perfectly well why Director Du was "worried" about what, and why Deputy Director Yang cared so much about the group and him.
Deputy Director Yang is Yang Yusheng, the deputy director of the First Ministry of Machine Building. At the beginning of the year, he was the one who sent several group leaders to the steel group.
In fact, the relationship between superiors and subordinates is not that complicated. Three of the management team members of Hongxing Steel Group were sent down by him, which created a connection. In short, Deputy Director Yang is more concerned about the group.
This is just a common saying within the company. Who really cares? Maybe Deputy Director Yang just asked about it once, and other people exaggerated or misinterpreted it, making it seem like they really care.
If you think about it in detail, Hongxing Steel Group is now a rising star in the Ministry of Machinery Industry, so isn't it normal for the ministry leaders to pay attention to it?
He knew it in his heart, but he didn't need to show it on his face. He just responded humbly, since Han Song was passing the time anyway.
To be honest, it was this Deputy Director Han who was truly "paying attention" to him; the probing look in his eyes was like a searchlight.
"As luck would have it, there was an emergency meeting at the ministry, and our schedules just overlapped. But Director Du still decided to talk to you in person."
Han Song had been observing Li Xuewu for a while, and both his mental state and his responses were those of a promising young talent.
What's particularly striking is his composure; no matter how he went around in circles, the young man remained calm and clear-headed.
Han Song had learned about the young man's background, but he had only been married for three years. Moreover, that Gu Can had gone to Jinling not long after, so he didn't believe that Li Xuewu's success today was entirely due to his father-in-law's support and guidance.
If they really had that ability, wouldn't all the Gu family's children be prodigies? Even if Li Xuewu had that kind of comprehension, he would have become a talent long ago.
The old saying goes that it's extremely difficult for a child from a poor family to become a great one. The reason for this saying is that such children are very rare.
"It's my honor." Li Xuewu smiled and nodded, replying, "Director Li instructed me to learn diligently from the leadership."
"Hehehe—" Han Song chuckled, then, hearing the commotion behind him, he pointed at Li Xuewu, stood up, and said, "One who stays near vermilion gets stained red, and one who stays near ink gets stained black."
Li Xuewu had sharp ears and had heard the noise in the corridor long ago, but he wasn't sure if it was really him. When he saw Han Song get up, he knew that the footsteps must be Director Du returning.
Sure enough, the half-open office door was pushed open, and Director Du hurriedly walked in with his secretary.
Upon seeing Han Song and Li Xuewu standing on the sofa, he waved his hand, said nothing, and went straight to the teacup on the desk.
After Dongdong took a sip of warm tea, he looked at Han Songtong and Li Xuewu, who were still standing, and nodded, saying, "Sit down, you must have been waiting anxiously."
Hey, what kind of question is that? How is Li Xuewu supposed to answer? Are you suggesting I come back sooner when you knew I was getting impatient?
Fortunately, knowing that Li Xuewu was having a hard time answering, and not wanting the atmosphere to become awkward, Han Song smiled and explained, "We chatted for a while."
"Yes, that's perfect. You two are now in the same industry."
Director Du is not a serious or rigid person. In industrial management, being serious and rigid is undesirable.
He handed the teacup he was holding to his secretary and gestured for Han Song to say something to Li Xuewu.
This is not hard to understand. Li Xuewu is a leader of the group, and Han Song is the director of the general office of the department. They are indeed colleagues.
Li Xuewu exchanged a glance with Han Song, smiled, revealing his white teeth, and said politely, "I will learn a lot from Director Han."
"Hehehe—" Han Song shook his head, amused, and said, "Why does that sound so familiar?"
He said it on purpose. In his prime, how could he forget that Li Xuewu had just said those words, about learning more from the leaders? Now, following Director Du's lead, he'd pinned the blame on him.
He's the kind of guy who'll climb any pole he sees; no wonder he's so promising at such a young age.
"He just told me this while we were chatting, saying that Li Huaide told him to learn more from you."
"Li Huaide—" Du Xian sat down on the sofa, and after seeing the two of them sit down, he chuckled and shook his head.
Although he didn't say anything, Han Song and Li Xuewu both understood the deeper meaning behind his laughter.
Leaders can adopt this attitude, but Li Xuewu cannot respond to it, much less "understand" it too much; a basic understanding is sufficient.
Fortunately, Du Xian didn't call him in for a talk just to criticize Li Huaide in front of his subordinate.
"Li Huaide took a risk by putting you in Liaodong." Du Xian's time was precious, and seeing that his secretary had set out the teacups, he got straight to the point: "I told him, but he's still not convinced."
This put Li Xuewu in an even more difficult position. No matter what he said, it would seem like he was too hasty, too eager to defend himself. In fact, at this moment, it was better to remain silent and listen to the other person.
Explanations are useless; Du Xian will not overstep his authority, and Li Xuewu has no need to report his lofty ambitions to him.
At this moment, what Du Xian needs to see is not what he says, but the person himself, his attitude, and whether he wants to tell Li Xuewu what he wants to say.
So when Du Xian spoke, Li Xuewu listened attentively, even placing his pre-prepared notebook on his lap and taking notes with a fountain pen. That's quite a serious attitude, isn't it?
Han Song saw Li Xuewu's reaction, and although he didn't show it on his face, he nodded in approval in his heart.
Officials should never be without their pens and notebooks. A bad pen is worse than a good memory; it will look good when displayed to the leader.
Just like now, Director Du's tone was a bit urgent when he first started talking, but now that I see him taking notes, his speaking speed has unconsciously slowed down and his tone has softened a lot.
This is what it means to overcome strength with gentleness.
“Li Huaide praised you highly to me, telling me about your work achievements and contributions over the years.”
Du Xian, perhaps tired from talking, with a dry mouth, picked up his teacup and looked at Li Xuewu, asking, "What are your thoughts?"
"Isn't it a bit untrue to say that achievements are attributed to the collective and contributions come from unity?"
Li Xuewu's answer was somewhat unexpected; he answered Du Xian's question with a single question, which made Du Xian smile.
He was drinking tea when he heard Li Xuewu say that, and he almost choked on his tea. His gaze drifted to Han Song, who was sitting to the side.
Han Song was not surprised by Li Xuewu's wit and listened to his answer with a smile, as if he appreciated it.
Li Xuewu did not laugh, but said seriously: "To be honest, without the support and help of my comrades, even if I had three heads and six arms, how much work could I do? Without the spirit of unity and hard work, how can we talk about making contributions?"
He looked at Director Du frankly and said, "To be honest, I do not deny my own efforts and achievements, but I will not forget the support and unity of my comrades."
"Hmm, is that your answer?"
Du Xian's face betrayed neither satisfaction nor dissatisfaction. He nodded noncommittally, put down his teacup, and said, "Can you tell me why you want to go to Liaodong? Don't you like your current job?"
"I was a little confused when Deputy Director Han said that you care a lot about the development of our group, but now I understand."
Li Xuewu said something meaningful before continuing, "I am a member of the organization, and I should not choose a position based on my own preferences. I should work diligently and do what I am capable of."
He stated quite frankly, "In my past work experience, every position was worth my effort and learning."
"As a member of the young cadres of Hongxing Steel Group, I have the obligation and responsibility to stand up, innovate, and forge ahead when the group needs us."
Du Xian raised an eyebrow at his words but made no comment. He then asked a few more questions.
His intention was not without the desire to force Li Xuewu to make mistakes, and under pressure, he inevitably fell into a predicament of self-doubt.
Throughout the entire process, Li Xuewu's answers remained calm and composed, without the slightest hint of eagerness or blunder.
After asking a few questions, Du Xian had to admit that he had underestimated this young talent.
“I called you here today not because I don’t trust the steel group, nor because I doubt your abilities.” Du Xian’s reply to Li Xuewu’s initial teasing remark was, “Making such a fuss over a personnel change? I, as the top leader, am not that free.”
"Hehe—" Han Song couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Li Xuewu just jokingly said that Director Du was "very concerned about the development of the steel group," implying that he was meddling in other people's business.
Perhaps Director Du felt a bit uncomfortable with what he said, because he even made an explanation, which sounded ridiculous.
Du Xian glanced at him and smiled, his gaze towards Li Xuewu softening somewhat.
"I'm really curious about you."
He didn't beat around the bush and looked directly at Li Xuewu, saying, "Li Huaide praised you, and Yang Jun will praise you when he comes back too."
"You just said you don't have three heads and six arms, but from what I've heard and seen, you have quite a few left and right arms."
"Unity is strength," Li Xuewu said with a smile, not understanding his motives. "It's all for the sake of work."
"Yes, neither humble nor arrogant."
Du Xian looked at him and nodded, saying, "I hope you will continue to maintain this composure and humility in your future work."
"Thank you, sir. I have remembered your request."
Li Xuewu nodded earnestly, his back straight, and his answer was firm and powerful, showing the composure and vigor of a young man.
Du Xian didn't ask him anything more. He stood up, waved his hand, and said, "Alright, go back and get back to work."
"Sir, I have a favor to ask."
Seeing that Director Du had decided to end the conversation, Li Xuewu took the initiative to show his sincerity, looking at him earnestly.
Du Xian turned around and looked at him with surprise. Even the secretary who had just entered and Han Song who had stood up were somewhat surprised.
"It is a commemorative model of a 25,000-ton container ship that was recently developed and built by Yingcheng Shipyard of our Red Star Group."
As he said this, he walked to the office door and carried over a cardboard box that was over a meter long and thirty centimeters high.
Han Song didn't even notice when Li Xuewu was brought in, nor did he notice the box next to the coat rack by the door.
"This is--"
Du Xian frowned slightly as he watched Li Xuewu open the box, only then realizing what his so-called commemorative model was.
A large steel ship, its hull painted in two colors: black below the waterline and white above it. The ship is not empty; stacks of containers are piled up in the container bays.
Han Song and his secretary were also drawn to the model, and the office fell silent for a moment. The model was so exquisitely made that it looked as if a large ship loaded with container cargo was sailing towards them.
Li Xuewu placed the stand on the small table next to the sofa, and then placed the large ship on it, making it both beautiful and fashionable.
Du Xian's brows had long since relaxed. He raised an eyebrow at Li Xuewu and said with a smile, "I can't accept a gift without doing something right. Besides, I don't accept gifts."
"This isn't me thanking you for your guidance, but rather me reporting to you on behalf of the group based on our actual work."
Li Xuewu's answer was very clever, both denying the idea of a thank-you gift and circumventing Du Xian's rule of not accepting gifts.
He said this was not a gift, but a demonstration and report of achievements.
"Hehehe—" Han Song smiled and looked at Director Du, teasingly saying, "It seems you have no choice but to accept this report."
"Was it your idea or Li Huaide's?"
Before Li Xuewu could answer, Du Xian pointed at him and laughed, "This Li Huaide, he's even showing off in my office!"
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On January 9, the third 15,000-ton cargo ship ordered by Dongfeng Shipping underwent its sea trial, and the news was published in the United Industries Daily.
These days, if you don't have some financial strength, would you dare to order three 10,000-ton cargo ships at once? And they're all state-of-the-art container ships.
Although Dongfeng Shipping is just a shell company, it has been purchasing thousand-ton cargo ships one after another in the past two years, and its coastal and inland waterway shipping operations have been expanding rapidly.
Especially in terms of crew training and logistical support, after more than three years of development and refinement, Dongfang Shipping has established a complete education and training system.
These three cargo ships were originally arranged by Li Xuewu, and the publication of this news in the United Industries Daily now seems more like a symbol.
The news of the department leaders summoning Li Xuewu has been widely circulated within the group, with everyone saying that he has caught the leaders' eye.
And that seems to be true. If it weren't for the attention of the leadership, why would they have singled him out for a talk in the department?
Simply being sent to Liaodong to oversee industrial management is not enough; Dong Wenxue had never enjoyed such treatment before.
If we have to be serious, then it can only be as everyone says: he has reached that position, has access to the leaders of the ministry, and has the qualifications to "reach the highest levels of government."
This qualification is indescribable, invisible and intangible, yet it truly exists.
The specific impact manifested in the fact that after the group's management committee finally decided before the new year that he would go to Liaodong to take charge of industrial management, the attitudes of several parties were somewhat hesitant and resistant.
However, thanks to Director Du's summons, and even some well-informed sources who learned from higher-ups that the leadership was very satisfied with Li Xuewu's report, the situation changed.
There's no smoke without fire. If this hadn't happened, the higher-ups wouldn't have been spreading it around with all sorts of rumors.
However, what is certain is that Director Du's office now contains a model of a 10,000-ton container ship manufactured by Yingcheng Shipyard.
Many people who went to report on their work saw it; four small red characters were engraved on the wooden handle of the model: Great Power Ships.
There's no doubt that this was Li Xuewu's doing. Anyone familiar with the Hongxing Factory's foreign affairs work knows that Li Xuewu approves a special fund every year specifically for making these gifts.
It's about reciprocity, and you can never refuse gifts, but giving cigarettes, alcohol, tea, or candy seems vulgar.
Li Xuewu requested that the group uniformly customize event gifts, including small nail clippers, stainless steel water cups, development brochures, and so on.
We've also made quite a few scaled-down ship and helicopter models. These things are quite fashionable and can attract attention as decorative items.
No one needs to show off; Director Li's office is already decorated with quite a few items, but they are all expensive pieces.
Three types of helicopter iron models, various cargo ship and fishing boat models, and automobile models produced by the Red Star Factory.
Whether you keep it as a decorative item or give it as a gift, it's a thoughtful gesture that's both stylish and tasteful.
If you're talking about preciousness, this is a work of art made of cast and polished metal. How much is a lump of iron worth?
But if you say they're worthless, these models represent something extraordinary—they showcase the development achievements of Hongxing Steel Group. To look down on these achievements is to look down on Hongxing Steel Group; Old Li will definitely ask you if you're jealous.
If the United Industrial Newspaper publishing a news article about a ship's sea trial wasn't a big deal, then the group's leadership summons was understandable. But shortly afterward, the director of the Liaodong Industrial Administration Bureau led a delegation to visit and investigate the group, completely exposing Li Xuewu's pretense of having secured his power.
The director of the Liaodong Industrial Administration Bureau is Hu Ke, the deputy director who was transferred back from the Liaodong Liaison Office in Beijing last year.
It can be seen as returning a favor, or more like remembering where one's blessings come from.
Hu Ke's visit was incredibly timely. After the two sides met, he welcomed Li Xuewu to work in Liaodong, and the attitudes of the team members changed accordingly.
Li Xuewu is a native of Beijing and has a father-in-law with a powerful background. It's one thing that his network of connections in Beijing is solid, but now that he's gone to Liaodong, why are people still rushing to pick him up?
This absolutely could not be related to Dong Wenxue. Who would be foolish enough to celebrate with drinks before the handover was completed?
Besides, the group would definitely avoid discussing such overt relationships; the ones that are truly publicized are the real ones.
Those who know Hu Ke already understand, while those who don't can't help but mutter to themselves that Li Xuewu has connections everywhere.
The saying "having connections to heaven" doesn't refer to the heavens above, but rather to the heavens of Fengtian. After all, the guests who have come this time are from Fengtian.
Hu Ke's visit to Beijing for research and investigation was not solely to cheer on Li Xuewu; she had a specific purpose.
First, he needed to determine whether Li Xuewu would go to work in Liaodong, as this would determine the future development relationship between Liaodong's industry and Hongxing Steel Group. Hu Ke had already implicitly regarded Hongxing Steel Group as a stepping stone and a guide for Liaodong's external development.
It cannot be said that Red Star is indispensable, but at this time, Red Star represents the general trend of foreign trade and is the only one in the industrial system to independently develop foreign trade and establish shipping ports.
Li Xuewu was the key figure behind the Red Star Group's expansion into Liaodong, and Hu Ketong, the Liaodong Industrial Group, naturally welcomed him to work there.
Secondly, he came to Beijing to determine the next steps for Hongxing Steel Group's industrial layout in Liaodong, as well as its future development plans.
With its massive size and involvement in so many industrial categories, Hongxing Steel Group is no longer the small Karami it once was; it has the right to stand in the spotlight and give a thumbs-up.
Finally, Hu Ke, representing Liaodong Industry, expressed his intention to maintain the existing relationship with Hongxing Factory and prepared to meet with Li Huaide to discuss the matter.
As the head of the Liaodong Industrial Administration Bureau, he needs to send a positive signal to Hongxing Factory, supporting and guiding Hongxing Steel Group to increase investment and accelerate its development.
The progress and development of Hongxing Steel Group has driven the outward development of the entire Northeast economy.
Although Northeast China was not lacking in industrial products at that time, this land occupied a strategic position that was too far forward.
Having missed opportunities for development time and again, and having experienced ups and downs in the economic tides, it has ultimately found itself in an awkward situation.
If we start planning trade cooperation in Northeast Asia from this point on, the Bohai Bay economic and trade zone has great potential for the future.
Hu Ke's visit was not entirely directed at Li Xuewu, but once the propaganda machine was set in motion, it was used to promote and create momentum.
Now that the Group Management Committee has made a decision, the United Industrial News will naturally do a special report and review Li Xuewu’s work achievements and resume over the past few years.
Li Xuewu's work experience is relatively short, especially in terms of time span, but his work achievements are truly substantial.
The United Industries Daily focused its publicity efforts on his contributions to industrial management and economic development.
Li Xuewu knew who did it and called Ding Zigui to remind him to be more discreet and careful. But Ding Zigui didn't take it seriously. He felt that he could be low-key and cautious within the group, but since he was going to Liaodong to take charge of the work, he couldn't afford to be underestimated.
Li Xuewu had no idea when he had been looked down upon, but he had to admit that Ding Zigui was right.
Influence and power are built up little by little in daily work. It's not enough to just be amiable; you also need to be sharp.
Ding Zigui did not believe that Li Xuewu went to Liaodong to be a good teacher; sooner or later he would make a big move.
Rather than letting those people look down on us, we should make a show of force now and demonstrate our authority.
He reminded Li Xuewu that the group had indeed developed in the past two years, but the personnel structure had also changed. It couldn't be said that it was a mixed bag, but it could be described as a motley crew.
It's fine within the group; everyone knows his background and work ability. But it's hard to say what will happen if he goes to a private company.
He wasn't worried that Li Xuewu would be bullied; he just felt that it wasn't worth getting angry over small fry messing with him.
Therefore, the latest issue of the United Industrial News includes a photo of Li Xuewu at work in his resume.
A side-profile ID photo of him in a Zhongshan suit, and a photo of him conducting research at a food factory, were printed very clearly.
This is both a publicity stunt and a reminder to those treacherous individuals in Liaodong that Li Xuewu of the group is not a dragon crossing the river.
Of course, you can't write about "battle achievements" on your resume, but a series of defense achievements are real.
Once the atmosphere was set up, naturally someone would promote and explain how many people Li Xuewu had sent away.
(End of this chapter)