Chapter 2854
The Debts Spent on Credit Over the Years
Chapter 2854 The Debts Spent on Credit Over the Years
Before the car had even left the gate, Old Chen was already rubbing his temples, his head throbbing with worry about how to report the situation to his superiors.
After thinking it over, I realized I had to go to the West Garden to investigate. If I reported it myself, it would probably cause a lot of trouble.
Thinking of this, Old Chen couldn't help but curse, "That brat, he's always causing trouble for others."
The driver in the front seat and Secretary Guo exchanged a glance, neither daring to speak.
But Old Chen persisted, saying, "This kid wasn't like this before."
"What an honest young man he used to be, how did he go astray again?"
"Why have they become increasingly cunning these past two years? Could it be due to environmental factors?"
The two people in the front row dared not say anything more and could only keep their eyes on the road ahead and speed up.
Then Old Chen said with certainty, "It's most likely that bastard Old Wang's influence."
"This guy, we haven't settled the score from the last battle yet, let's settle it all this time."
Secretary Guo almost burst out laughing.
He didn't know why the commander thought Yang Xiaotao was an honest person, but in his opinion, this Minister Yang was quite cunning.
He's not even worse than Old Wang.
The difference is that Old Wang relied solely on his thick skin to bear it.
Yang Bu is definitely a man of many schemes and ulterior motives.
Otherwise, would Old Chen have used "again" to go astray?
As for Old Wang, all I can say is that he was unlucky this time, and just happened to run into the line of fire.
Adding to the incident of threatening to take off shoes in the Ninth Division, Old Chen's impression of him was greatly diminished after he learned about it.
This time, the Seventh Ministry of Machinery Industry will likely suffer as well; it's truly an unlucky year for them.
On the other side, Yang Xiaotao watched the car leave before returning to his office building.
When Yang Xiaotao arrived at the office, Li Hongfeng and Lao Hong, having received the message from Liu Lixue, were already waiting there.
The worry that had been on their faces was gone, replaced by joyful anticipation.
Don't underestimate this 10% increase in the allocation ratio; remember, this is a computer.
One unit costs $50,000.
One percent is five thousand, which translates to more than ten thousand.
In this case, 30% is more than 30,000 yuan.
This is just one unit. If we sell a hundred or eighty of these, wouldn't that be millions?
In comparison, this investment is worthwhile!
"Xiao Yang, I heard we're going to sell computers? We need to get started right away!"
"They even increased the profit-sharing ratio?"
"Isn't this price too low? Even a photocopier costs tens of thousands!"
As soon as Yang Xiaotao entered and sat down, the others couldn't wait to ask him questions.
Yang Xiaotao picked up the enamel mug on the table, took a sip, and then nodded and said, "Old Chen still needs to consult his superiors, but it should be fine."
Upon hearing this, Li Hongfeng and Lao Hong were overjoyed.
"Great, now we're finally seeing a return on our investment."
Chen Gong burst out laughing, "The money I've been spending lately has been like a tap running, I just can't stop it!"
Old Hong nodded with lingering fear, "Who can argue with that? Who would have thought that a research project would be like a bottomless pit when it comes to spending money? If this continues, we won't last two months before we collapse from exhaustion."
Taking the opportunity, Yang Xiaotao arranged, "The research institute will allocate manpower to help set up the production line. The specific operation will follow the same model as the photocopier."
"Director Wang."
Wang Guodong, who was pondering the matter of photocopier production, looked up when he heard the sound.
Then Yang Xiaotao continued, "The production line will be temporarily located with the photocopier factory. In the early stages, the priority will be to train skilled workers. You will be in charge of this."
Wang Guodong immediately stood up upon hearing this, "Understood, leave this to me."
This is his original profession. He has been working on the front lines for many years and naturally knows the situation of the personnel there.
"Director Chen."
Chen Gong immediately tucked in his belly and put on a serious face.
"Director Chen, you are in charge of personnel and logistics, so prioritize the production of computers!"
"it is good."
"Old Hong, try to select people with a high level of education here, to lay the groundwork for the future."
Old Hong nodded silently.
After Yang Xiaotao made the arrangements, no one had any objections.
Seeing their expressions, Yang Xiaotao explained about the artillery reconnaissance radar.
As soon as the words were spoken, the previously lively conversation in the room immediately fell silent.
Chen Gong took out a yellow box of Glory from his pocket, with a blue seal on top.
I carefully flicked the bottom of the cigarette pack, and a cigarette butt popped up. Then I carefully took it out and put it in my mouth.
Yang Youning, who was standing nearby, casually joked, "Look, look, even our head butler doesn't have money to buy cigarettes. He can't even afford a 65-cent Zhonghua cigarette anymore."
Chen Gong looked up, pulled out two guns and handed them to the person next to him, "Old Yang, you don't understand, do you? I like this Glory now, it's strong and fierce."
Old Hong, who was standing nearby, reached out and took a sniff. He then nodded and said, "Indeed, it smells fierce."
The group chatted happily, completely ignoring what Yang Xiaotao had said.
Seeing this, Yang Xiaotao was speechless. He took out a box of peony tea from his pocket, lit it, and then Xu Yuanshan reached out and took it from him.
The room was quickly filled with smoke. Lou Xiao'e and Liu Lixue looked at each other, then immediately opened the door and left.
It's best for them to leave this group of heavy smokers as soon as possible.
Yang Xiaotao ignored Liu Lixue and the other person's actions and just kept smoking.
After a while, he finally spoke up, "Let's make a prototype first. If the higher-ups are satisfied and want to mass-produce it, then we'll build a factory and start production."
"If the results are not satisfactory, then we will continue to improve."
Hearing Yang Xiaotao's words, the others conceded a step, and Li Hongfeng then expressed his agreement.
No one else had an opinion either.
At this moment, Lao Hong suddenly spoke up, "I have something to tell everyone."
When Old Hong spoke, everyone looked over.
Old Hong squinted and finished smoking his cigarette with his palm facing inward before saying, "Recently, I've been going over the income and expenditure of our Ninth Department with Director Zhao Gang and the logistics team."
"Among them, we discovered that we have accumulated a lot of debts over the years, some of which have been settled, while others that are older are being settled."
"But one thing is certain: these accounts add up to more than eight figures."
Even Lao Hong himself found it hard to believe.
They must be incredibly wealthy; the money they've put out on credit alone is close to ten million.
Is he really rich?
At least for this period of time, the Ninth Department has been facing a tight budget.
When Lao Hong recounted this story, everyone in the room was stunned by the final eight-digit figure.
Li Hongfeng stretched his hips and asked seriously, "Old Hong, are you serious about this eight-figure sum?"
Old Hong nodded, then looked at Zhao Gang standing to the side.
Upon seeing this, Zhao Gang said, "Minister Yang, Secretary Li, we have checked twice, and it has indeed reached this value."
Even Zhao Gang said so, so it's almost certainly true. Yang Xiaotao took a deep breath, "Director Zhao, what exactly are they?"
"According to the bills, there are many items that have been there since the machine factory days, from various machine tools and instruments back then to engines and armored vehicles now, and many of them have not been paid for."
"Then we provide computer services to other departments. The use of computers is quite costly, and the expenses are substantial. However, most departments tend to delay or even default on their payments."
“Some departments have been using it for several years now, and we’ve urged them several times but haven’t received a response.”
"And the computers we gave to other departments haven't been collected yet."
"Finally, there are our various processing resources, such as the various engines produced, aviation, marine, and helicopter engines, most of which exhibit this phenomenon."
"We've negotiated with the relevant airports and military industry departments, but the result is always the same: no money!"
Zhao Gang briefly explained a few points, and everyone else in the room listened in silence.
Among the crowd, Yang Youning, Chen Gong, and Yang Xiaotao all showed a hint of embarrassment.
Because in the early morning, they collected a lot of IOUs to support construction projects in various places.
There were several more cultural performances organized afterward, which also cost a considerable amount.
In addition, armored vehicles were given to the Northwest King Hu Zi and the Southeast Han Xuanfeng, for which IOUs were also received.
Yang Xiaotao felt that some of this money was unnecessary to accept.
If you ask Wang Huzi to come up with several million, how will his farm continue to operate?
Therefore, Yang Xiaotao considered this money as a contribution to the revolution.
Yang Xiaotao thought he would repay some of the IOUs later, but after several reminders, he always said he had no money, and he really did not.
Over time, they forgot about it.
Of course, the main point is to understand the actual situation in the area; even if you go to ask, you won't get it.
On the contrary, it will affect the relationship between the two parties.
This time, however, Lao Hong brought it up, and surprisingly, he had so much money.
That's no small sum.
"Sigh, talking about money hurts feelings."
Li Hongfeng suddenly spoke, and the people in the room nodded silently.
Old Hong shook his head after hearing this, "I told Old Zhao about this not to collect a debt."
"It's a reminder that we can't let things continue like this!"
"To put it simply, we are currently in a period where we need money. All research projects require funding, so the resources of our Ninth Department must be used wisely and not wasted."
"Looking at it from a broader perspective, our approach is fundamentally flawed, as it disrupts the normal order."
"It might encourage the other party's wrong values."
After Lao Hong finished speaking, Yang Xiaotao expressed his opinion, "I think Lao Hong is right. Just because we did some things in the past doesn't mean we have to do them again in the future."
"Since this has been brought up today, let's draw up some rules to prevent the amount of money we've been owed on credit from getting bigger and bigger."
"If we can't even collect the last point, then it's a joke."
Li Hongfeng also spoke up, saying, "This matter needs to be taken very seriously. It's no longer just a simple matter of credit; it involves the development of revolutionary spirit."
"We need to be vigilant, and even more importantly, we need to make our comrades realize their mistakes."
After Li Hongfeng finished speaking, everyone in the room turned their attention to Yang Xiaotao.
There's nothing else to it, but Yang Xiaotao has the most debts he's ever incurred.
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Yang Xiaotao coughed twice, then nodded firmly, "Don't worry, everyone, I will definitely not make the same mistake again in the future."
Old Hong smiled, and everyone else laughed too.
Seeing this, Yang Xiaotao asked directly, "Old Hong, who owes us the most right now?"
"I'll go get it back."
Old Hong narrowed his eyes. "You really want to go ask for it?"
"Nonsense, it's only right to pay back debts."
Old Hong smiled at everyone and said, "Listen up, everyone. This is what Director Yang said himself."
He then gave Zhao Gang a wink, and Zhao Gang immediately said, "Minister Yang, after our discussion, the one that owes us the most right now is the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building."
Upon hearing this, Yang Xiaotao opened his mouth, as if he wanted to curse.
Li Hongfeng, Xu Yuanshan, and the others watched with amusement, waiting to see what Yang Xiaotao would do.
Taking a deep breath, Yang Xiaotao adopted a self-righteous and righteous demeanor, slamming his hands on the table. "I knew it was Old Wang."
"Don't worry, this time we'll settle both the old and new scores together."
The others looked at each other, their eyes filled with disbelief.
That's Old Wang, known for his thick skin, stinginess, and shamelessness.
Seeing that no one believed him, Yang Xiaotao felt his self-esteem had been insulted, so he said again, "Don't you believe me? I'm telling you right now, this time I will definitely make them pay back the money."
"What I say, I will definitely do."
"I can't do it! If I can't, I'll go to the Seventh Ministry of Machinery Industry and take off my shoes!"
Instantly, he received a barrage of eye-rolls.
At that moment, while Mr. Wang was inspecting the newly made camera lens, he felt an itch in his nose and kept sneezing.
After he finished hitting me, he rubbed his nose, then noticed a layer of fog on his glasses before cursing, "Which bastard was talking about me?"
The people standing by didn't dare to speak, but Old Wang wasn't embarrassed. He then instructed everyone, "Make this, this single-shot camera, and tell the Ninth Department later."
"Since it's a collaboration, we need to adopt a collaborative attitude."
"We can't keep letting others pay for things; we also need to produce results."
"Be quick and easy!"
As he spoke, he walked out of the meeting room and headed towards his office, pondering how to resolve the camera issue.
"Without money, nothing can be done."
The people behind him looked at him strangely. How could it be so natural for someone else to pay for it?
However, no one dared to speak up, since this was their boss.
At this moment, someone remembered something and whispered to the person next to them, "Brother Hu, when did we start cooperating with the Ninth Department?"
"Didn't we say we'd make this camera ourselves?"
The man called Brother Hu immediately put his hand to his mouth to shush, saying, "You think nobody knows?"
"Then why didn't anyone remind the commander?"
Brother Hu gave a meaningful smile, "You still don't understand our leader at all."
The young man looked curious, and then he heard Brother Hu whisper, "If the leader says we can cooperate, then we definitely can."
"As long as the leader takes charge, there will definitely be no problem."
What if?
"Don't worry, there won't be any 'what ifs'. Who is our leader? Let me tell you, last time..."
Such discussions quickly spread throughout the Seventh Ministry of Machinery Industry, and then grew in number until the entire Seventh Ministry knew that they would be collaborating with the Ninth Ministry to develop a camera.
Although the Ninth Department had no idea about this, it was already a done deal for the Seventh Department of Machine Building.
Who can blame them? They have a good relationship with the Ninth Division.
(End of this chapter)