Siheyuan: Returning to 61 to collect waste

"Haha, Brother Ye bought it from an island country some time ago. The total price was less than $200,000. How about it? Is it a good deal?"

"Two hundred thousand dollars..." Director Su was stunned. Even if he added one more zero, he would still think it was a good deal, because although transistor radios were not popular worldwide, they were already top-notch in China.

Thousands of units are produced every day, which is enough to make it the leader in the country.

The other party's words touched his heart, especially when he learned that the opportunity to become the deputy director would be higher than his current position. Even if the situation is good now, he is not sure that he can climb to such a high position in just three years. "Director Sun, are you telling the truth?" Director Su still confirmed unwillingly. "Old Su, what I said just now is the most conservative estimate. Brother Ye can develop four products in just over a year. He must be able to develop one in the next three years, right? The Second Electrical Factory is bound to prosper. You, the deputy director, are extremely valuable!" Director Sun patiently persuaded.

The factory director Su Xinsheng coveted the position of deputy factory director after being promoted, which was quite exciting, and becoming the deputy factory director of the top domestic electrical appliance factory made him even more coveted.

However, he still couldn't let go of his feelings for the Xiyong Electronics Factory, as if he was being sold to the other party at a low price of more than 60 yuan.

Director Su felt helpless. Although it seemed that there was a choice on the surface, in fact there was no other possibility.

No matter who is ultimately responsible, as the factory director, he cannot escape blame if problems arise.

If it weren't for the influence of Director Sun's long stay in the town, his ending might have been even more miserable.

However, Director Sun did not force the order, but proposed cooperation in the form of negotiations, which undoubtedly gave him a lot of respect.

At present, it seems that the Xiyong Electronics Factory has almost nothing - except for nearly a thousand employees and abandoned production lines, the only things that can be said to be usable are those flashlights.

But his opponent was the thriving Second Electric Appliance Factory. He was undoubtedly climbing up, and the other party actually benefited greatly from it.

Director Su had already made up his mind to compromise, but it was difficult to speak out for the sake of face.

Factory Director Sun saw through people's minds and asked with a smile: "Old Su, you are a little older than me, so I call you brother.

We have known each other for many years. For my brother's sake, how about providing us with the skilled workers there?"

Upon hearing this, Director Su's complexion improved. He not only saved his face, but also found a way to get out of the trap. "Okay! Director Sun, I'll have to trouble you to take care of me in the future." Director Su said.

Director Sun waved his hand with satisfaction and said, "What are you talking about taking care of me? Let's work hard together and make the Second Electrical Appliance Factory the best one in the country, the one-of-a-kind one!" The two smiled knowingly and held hands.

Soon after, news of the merger between the Second Electrical Factory and the Xiyong Electronics Factory came out.

The latter became a branch factory under the former, with Su Zhongcheng as the factory director. The original supply section chief Wang Yifeng became the only sacrifice this time and was demoted to deputy section chief of a small factory.

A week later, the integration process was completed and Xiyong Electronics Factory was officially affiliated to the Second Electrical Factory.

The three factory managers adjusted their deployment during the study, and about 500 workers were transferred to the parent factory, leaving nearly 5000 workers responsible for primary processing.

Due to the huge difference in status, no one objected, and the workers were even happy to see this move.

Most of them are skilled workers with more than 3 years of experience and can start production immediately after a brief training.

Not long after the merger, the new order was quickly established and all affairs got on track.

Thanks to this merger, although the Second Electric Appliance Factory has a small gap in personnel scale and factory area, it will catch up with the First Electric Appliance Factory within three years relying on its product advantages.

The sales and purchasing department of Xiyong Electronics Factory was streamlined, and all employees were incorporated into the main factory. Ma Jianshe was also assigned there under Ye Chuan's dispatch.

Just when everything was rectified and back on track for production, Ye Chuan suggested that the factory leadership take a group photo as an important commemoration of this journey.

Ye Chuan took out the famous brand Big F camera and asked Ma Jianshe to take pictures for everyone.

Unexpectedly, the moment he received the camera, Ma Jianshe was fascinated by it and couldn't let it go.

In a flash of inspiration, Ye Chuan decided to transfer Ma Jianshe from the Sales and Purchasing Department. After discussing with Director Sun, he took on the role of safety technician in the factory, with his daily work being the responsibility of the factory office.

The duty of a safety technician is to patrol each workshop, check the workers' safety compliance behavior, and record with camera any hidden dangers or operational details that are not in compliance with procedures, so as to provide a basis for factory improvements.

When Ma Jianshe learned that he could use the camera, he readily agreed.

Ye Chuan didn't mind this and delivered the camera and its operating manual.

After the group photo was taken, Workshop 1, a department that brings together five hundred of the most top-notch technical workers, officially started operations to produce the factory's next key project: the second-generation transistor radio.

In the early stages of the merger, Director Su was somewhat resistant.

But after seeing the performance of the second-generation transistor radio production line, all dissatisfaction disappeared in an instant.

Although his talents are ordinary, his years of experience in the industry have given him a unique vision.

When Director Su entered a workshop, his eyes never left the production line, and the amazement in his heart was beyond words.

A production line of this level obviously would not come from the other side of the strait, and even if there is a leak, it is impossible for it to flow into the country.

Therefore, his attitude towards Ye Chuan changed from resistance to admiration.

From the sound of the equipment running, Director Su concluded that the production line was in peak condition, with a basic daily output of one thousand, and breaking through one thousand two hundred, or even one thousand five hundred, was just around the corner.

However, due to the limitations of engineers' capabilities, production is always less than optimal, and therefore remains stable between one thousand and two hundred.

After visiting the production line, Director Sun and Director Ye Chuan took Director Su to see the solar water heater.

There is a clear gap between theory and the actual products seen.

He was amazed by this product that can heat without electricity. After trying it himself, when he saw the boiling water flowing out of the faucet, Director Su was so excited that he couldn't calm down for a long time.

Facing consultant Ye Chuan and the factory directors, Factory Director Su said with emotion: "Consultant Ye, I really admire you now! With your joining, Factory 2 will definitely become stronger and stronger!"

With the incorporation of Xiyong Electronics Factory, we began to focus on the production of solar water heater parts, with only some core components that were not manufactured independently. We then achieved independent research and development as a whole to prevent technology leakage.

Approval of the factory's new equipment resolved previous disputes.

As production is being pushed forward at full speed, the historical myth of Factory 2 is quietly unfolding, indicating that the road to their future rise in the domestic electronics market has been paved.

As the factory was thriving, a shocking incident occurred in the courtyard.

After get off work, Qin Huairu deliberately dawdled and was not in a hurry to go back, which made Grandma Yi a little confused, because she should have come to pick up her grandson Xiaodang at this time normally, but it was almost six o'clock and there was still no sign of her.

Yi Dahai looked at the time and decided to let Xiaodang stay for dinner.

Sha Zhu was also in a state of anxiety. He originally wanted to bring back two lunch boxes to share with Qin Huairu, but he didn't find her waiting for him at the door.

Passing by Jia's house, he saw the closed windows, and his curiosity grew. Why were the windows closed in such hot weather? Sha Zhu couldn't help but ask, "Zhu Zi is back? Are the uncles and aunts eating? Why is Xiao Dang here today? Why hasn't Sister Qin come back yet?"

Yi Dahai shook his head and said, "They haven't come back yet. Maybe Huairu was delayed by something." Then he was surprised to find that "I heard that all the windows of Jia's house were closed just now. Maybe they haven't come back yet."

"Are all the windows closed?" Yi Dahai was stunned. The temperature in Beijing was nearly 40 degrees Celsius at the moment. Even if the windows were open, the room would still be extremely hot and stuffy. Wouldn't it be extremely uncomfortable or even life-threatening if the windows were closed?

Suddenly, he felt uneasy and stood up abruptly and said, "I have to go see Dongxu!"

After seriously informing his family, Yi Dahai left in a hurry. Sha Zhu was stunned for a moment and then followed him.

When I arrived at the door of Jia's house, I saw that all the windows and doors were locked. Through the gap, I could see Jia Dongxu slumped on a chair at the side.

Yi Dahai had a bad feeling. He pushed and pulled the window hard and found that although it was closed, it was not locked, so he quickly pushed it open.

After jumping into the door, he frowned. The temperature in the room was at least 50 degrees Celsius, and the damp heat was mixed with a pungent smell of urine. He suppressed the feeling of nausea.

He walked over quickly, shook Jia Dongxu's shoulders and called his name: "Dongxu! Dongxu! Wake up!" But no matter how he shook, there was no response, and Jia Dongxu still leaned against the chair.

After confirming that there was no breathing, he anxiously ordered: "Shazhu, come and call someone! Break the door lock!" He carried the weak Jia Dongxu flat on the bed and saw the disgusting scene, which almost made him want to vomit.

Soon, Sha Zhu and a group of neighbors such as Ye Ziyongshun, Yan Bugui, Yan Jiefang, as well as Liu Haizhong and Ma Xieyan also came.

No one cared about destroying the house. The door lock fell off easily with the sound of hammers, and everyone rushed into the house. "Brother Yi, what's the situation?" Ye Yongshun and Yan Bugui, who were the managers of the yard, asked nervously.

Yi Dahai shook his head helplessly: "It's no longer viable. It looks like he died of dehydration."

Everyone looked at the seriously ill Jia Dongxu. His dry lips were as pale as paper without a trace of blood. The people around him could only cover their noses with their hands.

Jia Dongxu smelled bad all over, was extremely thin, and had pointed cheeks that showed severe malnutrition.

But no one could interrupt. After all, Qin Huairu was the only one supporting the family. It was not something that ordinary people could do to take care of such a patient. "How could he be dehydrated?" Ye Yongshun asked in confusion. Obviously, everyone was also puzzled as to why this happened. "When we came in, the doors and windows were locked. The high temperature in the house is self-evident." Yi Dahai said in a deep voice, staring ahead, his guess was silently hidden in his heart.

At this moment, the familiar voice of Qin Huairu was heard outside the door. "What's wrong? What happened?" Qin Huairu pushed the crowd away, squeezed to the front, and looked at Jia Dongxu and others lying on bed 470 in surprise. "Dongxu, what's wrong with you? Can anyone tell me what happened?" Her tone was a mixture of shock and panic, and it sounded in the room, and her expression was just right. "Dongxu has left us." Yi Zhonghai said this slowly. "Dongxu!" Hearing this, Qin Huairu completely ignored everything else, and suddenly threw herself beside Jia Dongxu, tears in her eyes, and said in a sad voice: "You just leave us like this? Abandoning me and our lives without caring? Dongxu, you are too cruel!"