Chapter 2743
Game Consoles
Chapter 2743 Game Consoles
The three of them quickly finished their meal and returned to their respective offices to continue their work.
Before he could even sit down in the office, Zhao Gang walked in with a document in his hand.
"Minister Yang, you're here to take a look!"
Zhao Gang handed over a document, which Yang Xiaotao casually took but asked, "Old Zhao, what's this about?"
Zhao Gang sat to the side and said, "This is about the internal audit of the automobile group. I went to see Factory Director Li Shengli to audit the accounts, but he said I need your approval!"
Yang Xiaotao glanced at the document after listening, then looked up at Zhao Gang and asked, "Is there a problem with this?"
Zhao Gang shook his head. "No, I just wanted to take a look."
“I looked at the internal audit files from last year and found that all the other departments had passed the audit, but the car factory was not included in the internal audit list due to time constraints. I just wanted to make up for it!”
Yang Xiaotao nodded in agreement, but still said, "Old Zhao, Great Wall Motors Group is essentially a joint venture, you understand that, right?"
Old Zhao nodded, "I know. Don't worry, I'll only check our area!"
Yang Xiaotao shook his head. "Old Zhao, you've misunderstood. What I mean is, if we're going to investigate, we should investigate together. We can't just investigate our side; we need to investigate the Persian side as well."
Zhao Gang was stunned, his expression freezing.
"Of course, things are a bit inconvenient in Persia, but we still need their cooperation. Just contact them if you need anything!"
"I'll have someone contact Alfat later, and we'll arrange for you two to meet when you have some free time."
Zhao Gang snapped out of his daze and immediately nodded, "That's perfect, it'll be a good opportunity for us to learn about management methods from abroad."
Yang Xiaotao nodded, then signed the document and handed it to Zhao Gang, saying, "Old Zhao, we've started quite a few projects recently, so your internal audit needs to keep up."
"Don't worry, Minister Yang, we have already made a plan and will ensure that we don't hold back."
Zhao Gang looked very confident.
"That's good!"
Yang Xiaotao replied, and Zhao Gang quickly left with the documents.
Not long after Zhao Gang left, Yang Youning walked in again.
The two had just finished eating, and Yang Xiaotao was still unaware of what was going on, so Yang Youning explained his purpose.
So they came for the helicopter.
Last time, I talked to the Fifth and Sixth Ministries of Machinery Industry. The Ninth Ministry is cooperating with Jinling Aeronautical College and getting both departments involved. When Vice President Cheng of Jinling Aeronautical College received the notification, he was incredulous and called Yang Youning to inquire about the situation.
"It's my fault, I got busy and forgot about it."
Yang Xiaotao knew that this was his fault, so he quickly picked up the phone and called Jinling.
A moment later, the call connected, and Yang Xiaotao quickly recounted what had happened.
"Dean Cheng, what we mean is to hand it over to them for mass production; we will only be responsible for the research!"
"Don't worry, Minister Yang, I understand what you mean."
After receiving a positive reply over the phone, Vice Dean Cheng was so happy he almost slammed his fist on the table.
What does this mean? It means that behind Lao Cheng, there are not only the Ninth Ministry, but now also the Fifth and Sixth Ministry of Machine Building.
With such powerful connections, who would dare to challenge him for the position of dean?
Who else can rival him?
On the phone, Comrade Cheng said a lot of nice things, and said that he would definitely give his full support and make the helicopter as soon as possible. He also said that we should just let him know if we needed anything.
Yang Xiaotao didn't stand on ceremony and subtly mentioned that the Ninth Department was lacking talent.
Old Cheng immediately understood and then made the decision to send teachers from the academy to lead the students to the Ninth Department for internships the following year.
It's another win-win situation.
After hanging up the phone, Yang Xiaotao smiled at Yang Youning, who shook his head speechlessly, then left with the words "the student surpasses the master."
This left Yang Xiaotao somewhat confused.
Regardless of the circumstances, the actions of the Nine Departments were proceeding in an orderly and steady manner.
As time went on, various projects were gradually launched.
Time flies, and the end of the month has passed in the blink of an eye, just in time for the Lunar New Year.
Yang Xiaotao got up a little late in the courtyard house, and went out after getting dressed.
As soon as I stepped out the door, I saw Ran Qiuye looking after the child, and many people in the yard were busy decorating the yard.
This year, the Little New Year, is also a good day for the courtyard house.
Wang Jun has finally gotten married.
"Brother Tao, you still have things to do today!"
Wang Xiaohu, dressed in new clothes and looking even more dashing than the groom, immediately ran over to Yang Xiaotao upon seeing him.
People nearby gathered around when they heard the commotion.
Wang Dashan strode forward, "Xiao Tao, you absolutely have to come to officiate the wedding today, no matter what!"
"I've already made an appointment with my in-laws, you can't not come!"
As they spoke, Wang Dashan gripped Yang Xiaotao's arm, afraid he might change his mind.
"Uncle Dashan, don't worry, I certainly wouldn't forget something this important!"
Yang Xiaotao quickly assured him, "I have a meeting this morning, I'll be right back after it's over!"
Hearing Yang Xiaotao say this, Wang Dashan didn't dare to say anything more, afraid of delaying Yang Xiaotao's business, and quickly changed his words, saying, "Then you go ahead and do your work."
"If we really can't come back, let's have another drink tonight!"
To be honest, as long as Yang Xiaotao shows up at the wedding, that's fine.
In the past two years, not only have there been happy events in the courtyard, but even in the courtyards outside the alley, people would invite Yang Xiaotao to their weddings. The purpose, well, those who know, know.
Of course, Yang Xiaotao didn't go with everyone.
Being busy is part of it.
It's mainly because it's too much trouble.
Of course, even if they couldn't attend in person, Ran Qiuye would still bring them a gift of money, as a way of showing consideration for their neighborly relationship.
As for what happened in the courtyard this time, Yang Xiaotao will still get involved in whatever way he can.
Not to mention that they were familiar with Wang Dashan's family and had even received a lot of help from them in the early years.
"Please save me a seat, I'll be right back!"
Yang Xiaotao shouted to Wang Dashan, and then saw Wang Jun running out wearing a big red flower. Yang Xiaotao nodded to him before walking out.
Inside the house, Ran Qiuye was learning the wedding process from the elderly people in the courtyard, remembering how to do each step.
"Qiuye, make sure your Duanwu rolls around on the bed a couple of times later!"
Wang Dashan's family huddled up to Ran Qiuye and said something, which made the older women in the house laugh.
In the past two years, people have almost become professional bed rollers during the Dragon Boat Festival.
The older generation believed that if a boy rolled around in bed with his bride, she would give birth to a boy.
So whenever someone in the neighborhood got married, a boy would go up and roll around a couple of times.
However, it is more popular during the Dragon Boat Festival, so it has become a common item for everyone.
Of course, there's also a saying that if a smart child rolls in bed, the child born will also be smart.
In the courtyard, everyone was watching, and it was clear that Duanwu was an exceptionally bright child.
Even if he's mischievous at times, Yang Xiaotao's character is what it is; who dares to say that Duanwu won't be like his father?
You know, all the elderly people in the nursing home have mentioned it.
Yang Xiaotao used to be just an ordinary person, but he suddenly rose to prominence as he got older.
The old man calls this "great wisdom appearing as foolishness, and not revealing one's true nature."
Perhaps the Dragon Boat Festival will be the same.
So, Duanwu happily benefited from his father's success and earned money to treat the neighborhood kids to milk candy.
At the entrance, Yan Fugui was also dressed smartly. He had Yan Jiekuang sweep the gate while he set up a table to help collect the betrothal gifts.
"Xiao Tao, you still have to go to work?"
"It's almost the Little New Year, why aren't you taking a break?" Yan Fugui asked hurriedly when he saw Yang Xiaotao rushing out.
He had rarely seen Yang Xiaotao these days, but he also knew why Yang Xiaotao had been leaving early and returning late, without taking a single day off for more than half a month.
The workers in the yard all understood why Yang Xiaotao was doing this.
It's all because of those things involving the Ninth Division.
But this side of Yang Xiaotao made the workers more convinced and made the courtyard more united.
"Uncle, you're back to your old ways again!"
Yang Xiaotao took out his keys, opened the car door, and casually made up some stories.
Yan Fugui wasn't angry. Instead, he smiled proudly and said, "That's all I'm good at. I'm just doing my job for the courtyard. In the future, when people take this out, they'll remember that it was written by one of the old men in our courtyard!"
After saying that, Yan Fugui looked up and said, "Don't worry, I did this voluntarily, I didn't scheme!"
Yang Xiaotao got into the car, rolled down the window, and gestured towards Yan Fugui with his lip, "To be honest, Uncle San, I still prefer your shrewd way of doing things!"
"Get lost!"
The car started, and laughter came from the people in the yard behind.
After arriving at headquarters, Yang Xiaotao parked his car and headed to the conference room.
"Sorry I'm late, there was a happy occasion in the courtyard!"
Yang Xiaotao said apologetically to the people in the room, but he wouldn't admit that he had overslept.
In the conference room, Li Rong and several people from the foreign trade industry immediately stood up when Yang Xiaotao entered, and smiled knowingly when they heard what Yang Xiaotao said.
After Yang Xiaotao sat down, Li Rong said with a smile, "Looks like today is a really good day!"
"We encountered several people wearing big red flowers on our way here."
Yang Xiaotao immediately nodded, "You know what, there's one in our courtyard, and another one getting married in the next alley."
Yang Youning, who was standing nearby, laughed and said, "Since today is an auspicious day, let's make it even better and settle this matter as soon as possible."
As he spoke, Yang Youning looked at Yang Xiaotao, Li Hongfeng, and Liu Huaimin on his side, and then at Li Rong and the others on the other side.
Yang Xiaotao nodded in agreement. "Old Yang is right. This matter can't be delayed any longer. I think we should come up with a result this morning."
"I have to go back at noon to officiate at someone's wedding."
Li Rong nodded in agreement; this matter indeed could not be delayed any longer.
His expression immediately turned serious. "Alright, let me explain the current situation."
"First of all, the leader has agreed to support the establishment of a factory in Hong Kong and has entrusted this matter to the relevant personnel of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and the Ninth Department."
"We in the foreign trade sector are very sincere in our desire to cooperate with you, and we hope that you can demonstrate sufficient sincerity to work together to make this a success..."
Li Rong's voice was clear and crisp, but the foreign trade staff who knew her secretly shook their heads. Their boss used to be the one who had the final say. She could make a decision with just one sentence, and no one would dare to disagree.
Moreover, this is not only about their foreign trade, but also an order from their superiors.
Why does it stop working at the ninth level?
It's been almost a week already.
Then everyone turned their attention to the young man opposite them.
There was no other way; everyone present except Yang Xiaotao was middle-aged.
But it was this young man who made their boss speak to them politely; it was this young man who made them take him seriously and even be careful with their words.
"Aunt Rong is right. This is an instruction from our superiors, and our Ninth Department will definitely cooperate fully!"
Yang Xiaotao looked sincere, but Li Rong snorted coldly, "Don't give me that. You said the same thing at the beginning."
"But who slammed their fist on the table and then turned and left?"
Li Rong stared directly at Yang Xiaotao, looking aggrieved.
Yang Xiaotao, however, was not afraid at all. He spread his hands and said, "Aunt Rong, it's not that I'm not giving you all face!"
"I agree with your idea of building a factory in Hong Kong, but we can't let others benefit from our good products there!"
“Take another look at the report you submitted. Yes, France also produces insulin, and other countries have bought production patents, but that doesn’t mean they can make it.”
"We were hoping to sell a batch of machines and make some money."
"Furthermore, as you know, Hong Kong is a free port with a lot of trade. Doesn't that mean the medicines produced there are taking away our Ninth Department's profits?"
"And all the taxes we pay end up benefiting outsiders!"
After Yang Xiaotao's explanation, Li Rong was speechless.
She never expected that Yang Xiaotao knew so much about things in Hong Kong.
Taking a deep breath, Li Rong knew that the Ninth Department would not make any concessions on the matter of medicine.
He didn't want to drag it out any longer, otherwise he wouldn't be able to explain it to his superiors. The project in Hong Kong was also in a hurry to start and couldn't wait any longer, so he nodded and said, "Alright, then let's forget about the medicine!"
Yang Xiaotao and Yang Youning breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.
The profits from this drug are the pillar industry of the Ninth Department. Currently, all eleven projects of the Ninth Department rely on it for funding. How could it possibly be shared with others?
Just as the group relaxed, Li Rong spoke up again, "Since the medicine won't work, how about a car?"
Upon hearing this, both Yang Xiaotao and Yang Youning turned their heads away.
This woman is really outspoken.
Although Great Wall Motors is now a joint venture, the majority of its profits come from domestic production.
Moreover, we have just opened up the overseas market and it is the time to make money. If we build a factory in Hong Kong, wouldn't that be just like making pharmaceuticals?
Yang Xiaotao was a little reluctant to part with it.
But he didn't dare look at Li Rong's expression, so he kicked Chen Gong under the table.
The latter understood, but his face turned bitter.
Finally, he shook his head at Li Rong, "Comrade Li Rong, the automotive industry is still somewhat immature."
"And we don't have enough skilled workers to go and provide support right now."
"How about we change it?"
After Chen Gong finished speaking, Li Rong leaned back in his chair and coldly surveyed the people of the Nine Departments.
Seeing the other party's attitude, Chen Gong didn't know what to say.
"This won't work, that won't work, so tell me, which one is suitable?"
Li Rong asked in an annoyed tone.
The nine members remained silent.
“You yourselves know that some industries involve confidentiality, I understand, so I didn’t dare to mention things like airplanes or engines.”
"These suggestions I made were carefully considered and discussed with my superiors. Why is it that when they come to you, this won't work and that won't work? What exactly do you mean by this?!"
In the end, she even became a little spoiled because she was so angry.
Yang Xiaotao almost burst out laughing, but was then elbowed by Yang Youning, who was standing next to him, which helped him regain his composure.
Seeing Li Rong standing to the side looking very angry, Li Hongfeng felt a little embarrassed, so he coughed and said, "Um, Comrade Li Rong, what do you think of the pressure cooker and the friendship pot?"
Li Rong glanced at Li Hongfeng, then shook her head. "Comrade Li Hongfeng, we've considered these things too, but are you aware of them?"
"The market for pressure cookers and rice cookers in Hong Kong is almost saturated now. You can tell by looking at the profits over the years. I don't need to say more."
"We're building the factory not so that it will cause them to lose money."
Li Hongfeng gave an awkward laugh, then looked at Yang Xiaotao and said, "Minister Yang, you decide!"
Everyone looked at Yang Xiaotao after hearing this.
The next second, Yang Xiaotao stood up from his seat.
This startled everyone in the conference room.
Li Rong was even more worried that the boy would slam the table and leave again, so she quickly sat down.
"Aunt Rong, the automotive industry involves many fields. I can't push it out, otherwise it won't do us any good!"
Yang Xiaotao directly rejected Li Rong's suggestion, but before Li Rong could speak, he continued, "However, rest assured, since our Ninth Division has taken on this task, we will naturally give a satisfactory answer!"
After speaking, Yang Xiaotao took a document from his backpack on the table and handed it to Li Rong with both hands.
Li Rong took the folder with suspicion, then carefully opened it. After glancing at it, she looked up and asked without hesitation, "What is this?"
Yang Xiaotao smiled and said, "This thing is called a game console!"