The years of red flags

"Two days ago, China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation suddenly came to visit us," Xu Guanglian said helplessly. "It was a surprise visit without any prior notice. They came directly to our company. I took them to Huaxing Shipbuilding, which was also a surprise visit without any prior notice."

Jiang Hua frowned and asked, "What did you say during the visit?"

"They asked some very professional questions, which were answered by the two chief engineers of Huaxing Shipbuilding. I couldn't understand them either. Other than that, the visitors didn't say a word except taking notes."

“When will you ask for shares?”

Xu Guanglian smiled and said: "I received the call early this morning. I was stunned for half an hour, thinking about the interests involved."

“So you just think it’s no big deal to be bought into their business.”

Xu Guanglian nodded: "It's really no big deal, but the final decision is still up to you, boss. You have to look at the problem from your own interests, because in the end, you are the only one whose interests may be damaged."

"Pretty honest." Jiang Hua nodded: "Call them and arrange a time and place. I want to have a good chat with them."

"I think so too. It shouldn't be a bad thing." Xu Guanglian reassured Jiang Hua: "At least I don't think they are here to pick peaches. If they wanted to pick peaches, they wouldn't be so polite."

"Nonsense, he dares to be rude to me." Jiang Hua said angrily: "How dare he be so bold? He thinks I am some small fry."

"Okay, okay, you're awesome." Xu Guanglian said with a smile, "I'll contact them right away. When the time comes, just talk nicely and don't get angry. I think it's definitely not a bad thing. They also said it's not a bad thing. With your background and qualifications, who would dare to force it on you?"

It should be said that China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation was very sincere. Within two hours after receiving Xu Guanglian's call, a powerful vice president led a team to Huaxing Group and brought gifts, including the finest tea and 40-year-old Fenjiu.

"You're too polite. You guys are so polite that I feel embarrassed to attack you." Jiang Hua said with a smile: "Why do you suddenly want to invest in our Huaxing Shipping?"

The vice president did not answer, but smiled and said: "Let's find a quiet place to talk. There are still some important things to discuss. Let's talk about it in detail."

"Go to my office."

After the two arrived at the office, Jiang Hua took the tea leaves and said to Xu Guanglian's assistant, "Use this high-quality tea to make a pot of tea."

The assistant brought a pot of tea into the office, then went out and closed the door. Then the vice president's assistant stood at the door.

"Go ahead. No one is around now. There are definitely no eavesdropping devices in my office." Jiang Hua said bluntly, "Just tell me what your purpose is. I don't like playing dumb."

The vice president smiled and said, "We have money now."

"I know." Jiang Hua shook his head: "But we have money, which is not the reason for you to want to invest in my company. I need a convincing reason."

"We have always put the economy first, and we have wronged the soldiers stationed in the national defense. Now that we have money, shouldn't we improve their conditions?" The vice president said with a smile: "The higher-ups have determined the final strategy. From now on, we will start to produce ships in large quantities."

Jiang Hua slammed the table excitedly: "We should have done this a long time ago. Why would I, a wealthy man, smoke cigarettes instead of cigars?" The vice president smiled and said: "I didn't expect that you, Mr. Jiang, are a radical."

"You're wrong. I'm a conservative. I always think the radicals are too conservative." Jiang Hua laughed: "So you bought shares in my company to build ships for the navy?"

"That's what I mean." The vice president nodded. "There are only a few shipyards in the north and south that can build warships. Your Huaxing Shipbuilding technology has reached the level and your position can stand the test. The higher-ups will consider including you in the plan."

"Really? That's great." Jiang Hua said with a smile, "If we are really chosen, I would be willing to pay even a little bit. Moreover, all the best equipment and the best workers in the factory will be tilted towards this goal to ensure that we can build the most test-worthy ships."

"This is why we want to invest in your Huaxing Shipping."

Jiang Hua frowned: "Can't we just assign the tasks directly?"

"It has to be done for the sake of face, right?" The vice president shook his head. "We have never assigned this task to a private shipyard before."

Jiang Hua struggled for a moment, unclenched his fists and asked, "Tell me, how many shares do you want?"

"It's just a token of our appreciation, as long as it's acceptable on the surface." The vice president held up three fingers: "We only want 30% of the shares, and we will pay you in real money according to the market price without any less."

"Although we are not listed, Huaxing Shipbuilding is worth a lot of money according to the valuation. For 30% of the shares, your China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation will also have to pay a lot."

The vice president smiled and said, "Didn't I say this before? We have money now. In the past few years, we have won most of the world's shipbuilding orders. There is a lot of money in the account of our national shipbuilding industry. Now some people are clamoring to invest this money in financial institutions. I think it is better to give it to you than to financial institutions."

"Deal." Jiang Hua said with a smile: "Thirty percent of the shares is not a problem. Since you are not stingy, then I am not stingy either. The country has assigned me the first task, and I will build it for free. It will be considered as my donation."

The vice president shook his head and said, "You are just messing around. Even a private enterprise like you has this awareness. If you donate one ship, then shouldn't our state-owned enterprise donate ten? The country knows the situation. We should not lose what we should earn. We must maintain the healthy operation of the enterprise."

"This matter has caused so much trouble that I can't even give my best." Jiang Hua said regretfully: "Then I will earn less."

"The purchase price is set by the government." The vice president said with a smile: "We are not qualified to have any say on the price."

"What a pity." Jiang Huapai's big shot said, "I'll call Huaxing Shipbuilding right now and ask them to vacate a dock and a slipway for me. All resources should be shifted in this direction. Oh, and prepare a company-wide craft competition to prepare the best shipbuilding workers for the warships."

"That's thoughtful." The vice president nodded. "Your head office should prepare a negotiation team. We will have professional personnel to negotiate with you when the time comes. The amount will be what we want. This is also what the higher-ups have told us."

Jiang Hua smiled and said, "You won't cheat me."

"Don't worry." The vice president shook his head: "Follow the normal process, I won't cheat you, but there are people who may not know."

(End of this chapter)