The flowers in the factory of rebirth are too fierce

Li Zhenshan and Lin Zhiyuan did not speak, and they seemed to be lost in their memories.

"Zhenshan, Zhiyuan, what happened to you two?" Long Jihai felt very strange.

Li Zhenshan came back to his senses. "I'm sorry. When Huaying mentioned the galvanized sheet factory, I remembered some things from the past. Zhiyuan, what year was that?"

Li Zhenshan only said one sentence, and Lin Zhiyuan immediately guessed what he wanted to say, "It was in 1993! At that time, Gegang was preparing to build a galvanized sheet factory. Unfortunately, there was no ready-made production line in China at that time, so we had to go abroad to buy it. Our first choice was Germany. As a member of the purchasing team, I also went abroad. At that time, the German side asked for a complete galvanized sheet production line at least 100 million US dollars. Gegang simply couldn't afford that much money..."

Lin Zhiyuan's words opened the box of Li Zhenshan's memory. He continued, "I was so worried at that time that I couldn't sleep for several nights. Everyone knows what the galvanized sheet factory means to Gegang, but at that time we really had no money! Zhiyuan followed me to beg for alms everywhere. I invited the old minister to come out of retirement, and we went to the Ministry of Metallurgy together. At that time, Minister Xia was still in charge. The old minister had a lot of face. He said that Gegang had dedicated so many years to the country and the ministry should take care of Gegang. After running around, the ministry and the province approved some funds for Gegang, but the money was still not enough. Zhiyuan gave me another idea, selling the housing property rights that Gegang had previously allocated to employees. This was the first in the national state-owned enterprise system at that time, and it was also a precedent for the commercialization of housing. At that time, Zhiyuan and I bore a lot of infamy, but no matter what, we finally raised the funds."

Bai Mingde was also very emotional. "I know about this. Zhenshan could have chosen to form a joint venture with the German party at that time, but our technology level was too backward at that time. He was worried that the foreign party would ask for an exorbitant price and damage our interests in the equity distribution, so he insisted on purchasing the complete production line himself. It was indeed very difficult at the time, but we finally got through it. The galvanized sheet plant of Gegang is the first modern factory in the country that can produce steel sheets for automobiles. It was not easy, very difficult."

Jin Huaying was very moved. "It was because of the efforts of Director Li and Zhiyuan that Gegang started to turn losses into profits and gradually got better. When I took over, Gegang had already developed very well. I can say that I got a great bargain. This is the case of those who planted trees and those who come after them enjoy the shade."

"Huaying, you must not be modest. Your contribution to Gegang is obvious to all. When I left Gegang, although its economic situation had improved, the technology of many factories was very backward. After you arrived, you vigorously promoted technological innovation, which put Gegang on the fast track of healthy development."

Long Jihai raised his glass and said, "You two should stop flattering each other. Come, let's drink to the dedication of the two leaders, Ge Gang and Ge Gang."

Everyone laughed and raised their glasses and took a sip.

Bai Mingde looked at Lin Zhiyuan, "Zhiyuan, do you have anything to say?"

Lin Zhiyuan drank a big gulp of wine by himself, then he spoke: "I can still remember that in 1993, I followed my colleagues from the International Trade Company to Germany to purchase production lines. I still remember the arrogant look on the foreign personnel's face. They dared to ask us for more than 100 million US dollars for a production line. They calculated that we couldn't develop it ourselves. I was holding my breath at that time!"

The atmosphere in the private room immediately became quiet. Lin Zhiyuan exhaled a breath of alcohol. "But, look at them now. They have finally lowered their proud heads and asked to cooperate with us. I have been waiting for this day for seven years. In these seven years, through unremitting efforts and research, we have finally been able to produce our own galvanized sheet production line. What is called being proud? This is it."

"Seven years is neither a long nor a short time, but in the final analysis, it is Comrade Ge Gang who has carried forward the spirit of hard struggle, which has led to the good situation today." Long Jihai stood up and drank the glass without saying a word.

The others were infected and felt the blood rushing in their chests. The old fellows were not willing to be outdone and drank the wine in their glasses together. Even Jin Huaying, who was not very drunk, drank it all.

Jin Huaying's face was red, and under the influence of alcohol, she made a request to Li Zhenshan, "Director Li, if we enter the negotiation stage with the German side, I hope Zhiyuan can participate on behalf of the large-scale working committee. After all, he knows the situation of Gegang best. He is also the first director of Gegang galvanized sheet factory and an expert in the domestic galvanized sheet industry. With him, I believe we will be able to win greater benefits for the country in the negotiations."

Li Zhenshan agreed on the spot. "Huaying, even if you don't tell me, I will send Zhiyuan there. The steel enterprise is one of his responsibilities. The establishment of a joint venture steel plant involves the state-owned assets of enterprises directly under the central government. The large-scale working committee will definitely send people to supervise and guide the work. Zhiyuan is the most suitable person to go."

Jin Huaying was finally relieved. "That's good! I will speed up and try to enter the negotiation phase as soon as possible. I also welcome all the leaders present to come to Gegang to guide our work."

After saying this, Jin Huaying was obviously drunk, and his body kept sliding down.

The drinking party was over, and the secretaries took care of their respective leaders and went home.

Lin Zhiyuan was very happy. Although he had been working in the large-scale working committee for more than a year, he was always concerned about Ge Gang. When he heard the good news from Jin Huaying today, especially when it came to the galvanized sheet factory, he had an irresistible impulse.

After all, it was he who insisted on building the galvanized sheet metal plant despite all odds. The difficulties experienced back then are still vivid in his mind. Seven years have passed, and the German side has come to him and actively asked for cooperation with GG Steel. ThyssenKrupp is a well-known German industrial enterprise. The fact that it is willing to humble itself shows how powerful GG Steel is today.

After returning home, even Su Jin noticed his joy.

"Honey, what's wrong with you? You seem very happy."

Lin Zhiyuan hugged Su Jin and told her what Jin Huaying said that night. Su Jin was also very happy to hear that. She is still an employee of Gegang now!

"Hubby, you've given so much to Ge Gang over the years. I've seen it all. I'm so happy for you."

"I am indeed happy! Honey, how about we have a drink? Mr. Jin got drunk early in the drinking party just now, and I didn't drink enough."

"Okay, wait, I'll get you some wine." Su Jin put on his clothes and went out. Soon he came back with a bottle of Moutai and some snacks to go with the wine.

Under the lights, Lin Zhiyuan ate and drank, while Su Jin propped her chin up and stared at her husband infatuatedly...

He was the object of his admiration, both in the past and now.