boyutpedia Chapter 144 The New Director Chen?
Chapter 144 The New Director Chen?
Upon hearing what the security guard at the gate said, Liang Ming frowned slightly.
The other person's attitude didn't seem like they didn't know him, but rather like they were being instructed by someone.
I usually get along fairly well with Director Qin of the Second Sports Equipment Factory, and I don't think I've ever offended him...
Why did they suddenly turn him away?
"Sir, is there some misunderstanding? I'm quite familiar with Director Qin from your logistics department..."
Liang Ming took out a pack of Bai Tou Li Qun cigarettes from his pants pocket, lit one, and was about to stuff it into the security guard's hand.
They say it's easier to see the King of Hell than to deal with his underlings.
When you're out doing business, it's okay to bow your head a little sometimes.
Unexpectedly, the gatekeeper stopped Liang Ming from offering him a cigarette and said:
"Take it away, take it away! What Director Qin? Our sports equipment factory's logistics department only has one Director Chen!"
Upon hearing the gatekeeper's words, Liang Ming's face showed a look of surprise:
"Director Chen? What happened to your Director Qin?"
No wonder the gatekeeper stopped me from entering; it turns out the head of the logistics department has been replaced.
A new emperor, a new court.
The new director didn't want to accept his duck feathers anymore, so naturally he wouldn't let him in.
Upon hearing this, the gatekeeper glanced at the white-haired Liqun cigarette in Liang Ming's hand and smiled without saying a word.
Noticing the guard's expression, Liang Ming immediately understood and smiled as he stuffed the bottle of Bai Tou Li Qun cigarettes into the guard's pocket: "Brother, tell me?"
Seeing how cooperative Liang Ming was, the gatekeeper lowered his voice and said to him:
"This matter is normally kept secret, but seeing that you've had a tough time, I'll say a few words to you..."
After listening to the gatekeeper's words, Liang Ming understood the situation.
The original director of the Second Sports Equipment Factory was transferred to another state-owned factory recently, while Director Qin of the Logistics Department was a close associate of the original director.
After the new factory director arrived, he replaced Director Qin and transferred his trusted confidant to the position of director of the logistics department.
Director Qin's former rivals have also filed complaints alleging that he abused his position for personal gain during his tenure.
As a result, Director Qin was left idle at home.
After the new director of the logistics department took office, he stopped all the cooperative projects that Director Qin had previously negotiated with the factory.
Liang Ming's duck feather business was also among them.
"This is a disaster I didn't deserve."
Liang Ming gave a bitter laugh and murmured softly.
The Second Sports Equipment Factory has a new factory director and a new head of logistics. I'm afraid my duck feather business won't last long.
But we can't let these 500 jin of duck feathers go to waste today.
"Brother, I wonder if the director of your factory's logistics department is at the factory right now?"
Liang Ming smiled and asked the gatekeeper.
"What do you want to do?" the gatekeeper asked Liang Ming warily.
Liang Ming gave a wry smile, pointed to the hundreds of kilograms of duck feathers on the truck, and said, "Your factory has a new leader, so I can't let these hundreds of kilograms of duck feathers go to waste."
"I'd like to try and sell these several hundred kilograms of duck feathers."
Hearing Liang Ming's words, the gatekeeper was skeptical.
Seeing this, Liang Ming took another packet of Bai Tou Li Qun and stuffed it into the other person's pocket.
Seeing this, the gatekeeper's lips curled up slightly. Just then, the sports equipment factory was letting out for the day, and many workers came out of the factory.
"That man with glasses is Director Chen, the new head of our factory's logistics department..."
The gatekeeper quietly pointed to a middle-aged man with glasses surrounded by many workers in the crowd and said to Liang Ming.
Upon hearing this, Liang Ming memorized the other person's appearance and waited outside the factory.
Soon, the middle-aged man with glasses came out of the factory.
"Director Chen, may I have a talk with you?"
Liang Ming hurriedly went to greet him and said politely.
"It seems like we don't know each other?"
Director Chen glanced at Liang Ming and said calmly.
"Director Chen, my name is Liang Ming. I used to have a cooperative relationship with your Second Sports Equipment Factory, supplying duck feathers."
Liang Ming stated frankly.
Upon hearing this, Director Chen knew that the person who had come was a materials supplier who had previously cooperated with Director Qin.
His face immediately turned cold, and he said in a deep voice, "I think the gatekeeper has already made it very clear to you that Director Qin is currently unemployed at home due to some issues."
"All cooperation with you material suppliers has been terminated."
"From now on, you no longer need to send materials to our Second Sports Equipment Factory."
Director Chen's attitude was very cold, as if he were shooing away flies, and he gestured for Liang Ming to leave.
Liang Ming had originally intended to have a proper talk with the other party, but seeing that Director Chen was unyielding, his expression darkened.
"Director Chen, I have signed a material supply contract with your Second Sports Equipment Factory."
"The contract stipulates that if your factory unilaterally terminates the contract without giving a reason, or if the reason is insufficient, you will be required to pay me a penalty for breach of contract!"
This clause was added to the contract by Director Qin specifically to cultivate a good relationship with Liang Ming.
Now it gives him the right to negotiate with Director Chen.
Upon hearing Liang Ming's words, Director Chen stopped in his tracks.
He turned to look at Liang Ming, frowning as he said, "Are you threatening me?"
"Director Chen is joking. I'm just a small businessman. How could I dare to threaten a leader of a state-owned enterprise like you?"
Liang Ming smiled faintly and said:
"It's just that when you're out and about, you can go anywhere if you're in the right, but you can't get anywhere if you're not."
“I have no say in the personnel transfers at your Second Sports Equipment Factory.”
"But the contract I have is indeed signed with your factory."
"You can't just say one thing and I'm stuck with this duck feather, can you?"
Director Chen frowned slightly upon hearing Liang Ming's well-reasoned words.
He had assumed that the duck feather supplier was from the countryside, uneducated, and easy to manipulate.
I didn't expect the other party to have such clear logic, and even know how to use the contract to negotiate with him.
"What if I insist on terminating the contract?"
Director Chen looked at Liang Ming and said.
"Then I can only take this contract to the county and find the relevant department leaders to seek justice."
Liang Ming spoke calmly to Director Chen.
Finally, he added, "You and the new factory director are new here, and there's a lot going on at the Second Sports Equipment Factory!"
"You don't want things to escalate and attract the attention of higher-ups, do you?"
Although Liang Ming was not a member of the system, he knew that the first thing these leaders of state-owned enterprises did after being parachuted in was to eliminate dissidents, consolidate power, and build their own teams.
At times like these, what they fear most is trouble happening to the previous dynasty.
If I make a big fuss and attract attention from all sides, the newly appointed leader and the newly promoted management team will also be in trouble.
really.
Upon hearing Liang Ming's words, Director Chen's expression turned serious, and his gaze towards Liang Ming became colder and more stern.
“Boss Liang, you don’t seem like a simple, honest countryman at all.”
The other party's cold gaze did not make Liang Ming back down. He met Director Chen's eyes and smiled faintly:
“We kids from the countryside may not like to cause trouble, but we're not afraid of trouble either. If anyone tries to bully us, we'll definitely make them suffer…”