Golden Color Xiangjiang: A Young Man's Dream in a Siheyuan

Li Huaide finally put his mind at ease. After all, the food problem had been solved and he no longer had to worry. Moreover, it would be a great achievement if he did it well. A relaxed smile appeared on his face.

Zhou Jin looked at the two factory managers and continued, "Two factory managers, this time the purchase of materials must be announced in your name. Just say that you have found a channel to purchase materials, and I will be responsible for the actual operation."

Hearing this, Director Yang and Li Huaide looked at each other and saw confusion in each other's eyes.

Director Yang frowned and asked in confusion, "Why? This is all your credit. We are not the kind of leaders who take advantage of our subordinates. We will not take credit for your achievements."

Li Huaide also quickly agreed: "That's right, Xiao Zhou, this is your credit, so you can't think too badly of me."

Zhou Jin smiled and patiently explained: "Two factory managers, you have misunderstood me. I have my reasons for doing this. Please listen to my explanation.

First of all, purchasing materials in your name can avoid some unnecessary troubles and doubts. After all, you are the factory director and have higher authority and credibility.

Secondly, this can make the entire purchasing process smoother and reduce possible resistance.

The last thing I care about most is my own safety. If other people knew about such a big piece of cake, I would not be able to keep it with my ability.

If things go wrong, it will affect my comrades and the forces behind them, so I will provide you with food and you will block some risks for me.

If things are done well, it will be a political achievement for you and can enhance your image and status.

And I can get some benefits from it, so that everyone can win together, what do you think?"

After listening to Zhou Jin's words, Director Yang and Li Huaide fell into deep thought. They realized that what Zhou Jin said made sense, and doing so would indeed help the progress of things.

Director Yang nodded and said with emotion: "Xiao Zhou, I didn't expect that you are so young but can think things through so thoroughly. Well, since you said so, let's do it according to your wishes.

However, when this is over, I will report your contribution to my superiors and let them know your efforts.”

Li Huaide also agreed and patted Zhou Jin on the shoulder, encouraging him to keep working hard.

Zhou Jin smiled and nodded, saying that he would do his best to complete the task. Then, the three of them began to discuss the specific procurement plan and details to ensure that everything could go smoothly.

Because Zhou Jin knew that they would definitely agree. For them, they only needed to take a little risk to achieve huge political achievements. Moreover, he gave them the handle to reassure them.

Liu Jun realized that he no longer had to worry about food, and he would not be scolded by several factory leaders every month, so he could finally sleep peacefully.

"Okay, two factory directors and section chiefs, this matter has been decided. We will finalize the first batch of purchase lists later, and I will handle the rest. Of course, I hope you three can keep this a secret. After all, the fewer people who know about this kind of thing, the safer it is."

"Ok, no problem."

"Oh, I have something else to discuss with you, which is about the situation in our procurement department.

Everyone is aware of the current situation outside. Procurement of materials is indeed very difficult. Purchasers work hard for a month but can often only complete one-third of the task.

But now the material problem has been solved, so I think there is no need to issue them specific procurement tasks in the future. They can be allowed to play freely and purchase materials according to their own abilities.

Of course, this does not mean that we can leave it alone completely. We can set a three-month assessment period. If someone can persist in purchasing and procure more supplies, we can give him or her additional positions.

As for those employees who choose to just slack off and live a lazy life, we can transfer them to the workshop to avoid wasting labor resources. I wonder what the two factory managers think of this proposal? "

"I think Xiao Zhou's suggestion is very good. Now that the big problem has been solved, there is really no need to push these buyers so hard, and it's not of much use anyway." Li Huaide expressed his opinion directly.

"I also think this suggestion is very good. Instead of letting everyone work hard every day and still fail to purchase supplies, it is better to release the pressure and let them play freely. In this way, we can screen and keep those who are really suitable to be buyers, and the rest can be put to good use." Liu Jun also expressed his opinion.

After listening to the suggestions of several people, Director Yang also thought that this method was good and agreed.

"Okay, we approve Xiao Zhou's proposal, and we'll do as you say. Deputy Director Li, you, Section Chief Liu, and Xiao Zhou will finalize the material list and ship the materials back as soon as possible."

"Okay, Director, then I will take Chief Liu and Xiao Zhou to my office." After Li Huaide finished speaking, he took Zhou Jin and Liu Jun out of the director's office and walked towards his own office.

After seeing the three people leave, Director Yang immediately picked up the phone and called the big boss. This big boss was the person that Sha Zhu often went to cook for in the original drama. He is now the first deputy minister of the Ministry of Industry and is also Director Yang's backer.

Director Yang thought that he had to report the matter to his leader, so he made a phone call and said that he would go there to report on his work in the afternoon.

Li Huaide took the two back to his office, first made a cup of tea for Liu Jun and Zhou Jin, and then asked his secretary to call the canteen director and warehouse director.

After the two arrived, they began to calculate how much unplanned materials the entire steel mill needed to purchase, in addition to the planned quantity, to ensure that the steel mill could restore its peak productivity.

Finally, after the three people's calculations, they found that at least 30,000 kilograms of cornmeal, 10,000 kilograms of cornmeal and 10,000 kilograms of flour would be needed per week to feed the workers. If 1,000 kilograms of pork or 3,000 kilograms of fish were added, the workers' meat needs could be guaranteed.

After getting the results, Li Huaide asked the two directors to leave, and then began to discuss the specific purchase quantity with Zhou Jin and Liu Jun.

Finally, after discussion among the three, they decided to purchase 30,000 kilograms of cornmeal, 10,000 kilograms of cornmeal, 10,000 kilograms of flour, plus 1,000 kilograms of rice every week for improvement and reception meals.

After all, the staple food of people here in the old city is still noodles, and rice is used for banquets and for those southerners who are not used to eating noodles.

Originally, there was no cornmeal in Zhou Jin's planting space, but considering the current environment, he decided to take out some corn to make cornmeal. However, it was ground very finely, so at least it would not make his throat uncomfortable when eaten.

Then, another 1,000 kilograms of pork and 1,000 kilograms of fish are required every week. This is the amount that needs to be purchased every week. When Li Huaide learned that such a large amount was needed every week, he was a little worried.

However, after getting Zhou Jin's affirmative answer, he was really relieved. Then Li Huaide thought of another question, so he said to Zhou Jin.

"Xiao Zhou, you said before that the supplies must be transported by you personally, so can you drive?"

"Of course I can. I've been in the army for five or six years. I can drive all the vehicles in the army, and my skills are top-notch."

"Okay, that problem has been solved. There is still one problem. The trucks in our factory are all five-ton Jiefang trucks. How can you transport these supplies back by yourself?"

“Director Li, don’t worry about this. You just need to prepare six trucks and I will take care of the driver issues.

It's not that I don't trust the comrades in the Transportation Department, it's just for the sake of security and confidentiality, I hope Director Li can understand."

Zhou Jin now has five robots in his hands. Although they will be responsible for the black market in the future, it is no problem for them to help him act as drivers from time to time.

There's nothing that can be done about it. Zhou Jin has been back for too short a time, and there's no one under his command that he can trust. They'll have to work harder for him.

Even though he was naked, he had to thank the system for being considerate, otherwise Zhou Jin would have to load the goods in each truck by himself, which would be exhausting.

"Hahaha, Xiao Zhou, your words are a bit polite. When doing something like this, the first requirement is safety. I can understand that. Don't worry. Since you can solve the driver's problem, I just need to get the truck ready.

By the way, Xiao Zhou, when can this batch of grain be brought back?"

Zhou Jin lowered his head, pretended to calculate, and then said.

"Director Li, I will go back and inform my comrades in a moment. From the time he prepares the goods to the time they are sent to the warehouse we have booked, it should take at least three days at the earliest.

How about this, we'll tentatively set it for three days later, and if there are any changes, I'll let you know in advance."

"Okay, no problem. As long as we can get the food back, Chief Liu, you must assist Xiao Zhou. This is the most important thing for our steel mill now."

Liu Jun nodded quickly.

"Director, don't worry. From now on, Xiao Zhou will be mainly responsible for this matter. I will also help to keep an eye on their team's affairs. I will definitely not delay the factory's production tasks."

When Li Huaide heard Zhou Jin's answer, he thought there was no problem and nodded.

"Okay, then you guys hurry up and do it. I have to see with my own eyes that the supplies have arrived at the factory warehouse before I can really rest assured."

"Okay, Director Li, we'll leave first. Don't worry, there will be absolutely no problem."

Then Zhou Jin and Liu Jun returned to the purchasing department's office together. Along the way, Liu Jun was full of envy and gratitude towards Zhou Jin.

After all, whoever has such a channel will be envied by others, but Liu Jun knows that the power behind the person who can accomplish this is not something he can touch. Anyway, he will also have the credit if the thing is successful, and this also solves a big problem of his own.

After arriving at the purchasing department, Liu Jun went back to his office, and Zhou Jin also came to the office of purchasing group three.

Today is the beginning of the month, and it is the day to announce the purchasing tasks, so everyone came to the factory today. However, because the factory held a cadre meeting, Zhou Jin went to a small meeting later, so today was delayed and everyone waited for almost two hours.