Reborn as a Noble’s Son
Chapter 1034 - Chapter 1034 Chapter 990 Meeting with Business

Chapter 1034: Chapter 990 Meeting with Business Representatives Chapter 1034: Chapter 990 Meeting with Business Representatives The issues at Hongcheng Machinery Factory had Nie Zhenbang furrowing his brow. It’s long been the case that in the process of enterprise restructuring, there are no small matters. Governments at all levels take this very seriously because these issues are often the most prone to problems and incidents.

The main problems are twofold: on one hand, there’s the placement of workers, and on the other, there’s the issue of national asset dissipation and undervaluation.

It can be said that state-owned enterprise reform has always been a headache, whether for local or central authorities. Over the years, they’ve been exploring and searching, hoping to find an effective path for reform. Many methods have been tried, including factory technology upgrades, shareholding system transformations, and full transfers, among others. However, the final outcome indicates that, although there are many successes, there are also numerous failures, and the results are not always satisfactory.

With these thoughts in mind, Nie Zhenbang nodded, pushed open the door of his office, and said to He Yusheng, “You’re here so soon, Old He. Work is important but so is taking care of your health. I remember you’re fifty-four years old this year, aren’t you? You must pay attention to your health.”

After welcoming He Yusheng into his office and having him sit down on the sofa in the reception area, Nie Zhenbang’s words were very approachable, as if they were neighbors chatting.

Nie Zhenbang’s words surprised He Yusheng, who showed a touched expression and said with a smile, “Thank you for your concern, Secretary. Please rest assured, I will definitely take care of myself. You should also watch your health, Secretary. I heard from Secretary Hong that you often work overtime until one or two in the morning; although it’s not a big issue, you should still be more careful.”

Nie Zhenbang waved his hand dismissively, while Hong Feng had already brought tea cups for both, saying, “Secretary, Vice Governor He, please take your time talking.”

At this point, Nie Zhenbang raised his hand to signal and said with a smile, “Hong, I remember your parents worked at Hongcheng Machinery Factory. You must be quite familiar with the place. Don’t rush off; sit down and listen with us.”

He Yusheng was somewhat surprised by this, but maintained a calm demeanor. He thought highly of Hong Feng, realizing that Secretary Nie’s trust in Hong Feng had deepened. The fact that Hong Feng was being involved in such a major matter of Hongcheng Machinery Factory was a demonstration of absolute trust and also a form of training for him. It appeared that his relationship with Hong Feng would need reevaluating.

Having organized his thoughts, He Yusheng began, “Secretary, following our last discussion at Su Garden where I reported on the situation of Hongcheng Machinery Factory, as per your instructions, I conveyed your opinions to the Hongcheng City Municipal Committee, the provincial State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, and Hongcheng Machinery Factory. I also urgently met with the corporate representative from Ling San Heavy Industries, Mr. Lin Jianyi, the President of the Huaxia Region.”

“On behalf of the Hongjiang Provincial Committee and the provincial government, I made our stance clear to Lin Jianyi. On the matter of restructuring Hongcheng Machinery Factory, we have three conditions. First, preferential policies will be implemented according to normal standards. Second, the worries of the retired and current workers of the factory must be resolved. Third, if the original site of Hongcheng Machinery Factory is to be repurposed, it’s imperative to ensure the workers’ benefits are protected. Additionally, Hongcheng City can offer industrial land to Ling San Heavy Industries in the development zone, but the land price should be calculated according to market value.”

Listening to He Yusheng’s report, Nie Zhenbang nodded his head in satisfaction. These three principles were basically in line with his directives, which fully demonstrated his influence and authority in Hongjiang Province.

After a pause, Nie Zhenbang turned to Hong Feng and asked, “Hong, your parents are workers at Hongcheng Machinery Factory. What are their thoughts on the restructuring of the factory at the moment?”

Neither He Yusheng nor Hong Feng were surprised by Secretary Nie’s call to action. Since Nie Zhenbang had invited Hong Feng to join, it was natural that he wanted to hear Hong Feng’s views, which was quite normal. On the contrary, it would be surprising if he didn’t ask anything.

After a pause, Hong Feng also spoke, “Secretary, while I’m not very knowledgeable about the details of Hongcheng Machinery Factory, in general, the mood among the staff is relatively stable, The main issue right now is wages; as far as I know, the factory hasn’t paid its workers for nearly eight months, and many families are struggling. Additionally, what the workers are most concerned about is their future prospects. They actually have quite a positive and welcoming attitude towards the restructuring. Also, the leadership of Hongcheng Machinery Factory has been very committed at work. They’re always actively seeking a way forward, but sadly, the factory is too deep in debt to be saved.”

In his concluding remarks, Hong Feng still said a few good words for the leadership of Hongcheng Machinery Factory. Although few, they were sufficient. For a unit like Hongcheng Machinery Factory, the thought of promotion was out of the question, unless one managed to bring the factory out of its predicament and turn losses into profits, which might then offer a glimmer of hope. Under the current circumstances, avoiding punishment would be fortunate.

Thus, the purpose of his words was not promotion, but to avoid punishment.

Hearing Hong Feng’s words, Nie Zhenbang nodded in agreement and said to He Yusheng, “Old He, restructuring enterprises is not an easy task; on the contrary, it’s a headache and also a trouble. I am reassured with you personally taking charge. It seems that the mood of the workers at Hongcheng Machinery Factory is quite good. This is a positive sign. The party committee, government, and restructuring team need to fully grasp and make good use of this sentiment, which will be greatly beneficial to the restructuring process. If there are any difficulties that require my intervention, you can also come to me. I fully support anything that helps the economic construction and development of the Hongjiang River.”

With these words, Nie Zhenbang made his stance very clear, which was necessary. As the Secretary of the Provincial Committee, Nie Zhenbang could sometimes be ambiguous, such as when subordinates have differences of opinion and he has to consider team unity, Nie Zhenbang might adopt a “fifty-fifty” strategy. However, on certain issues, it was critical to have a clear stance.

As a leader, one must possess decisiveness. When it’s time to be resolute, one must be resolute. That is the only way to be qualified.

Upon hearing Nie Zhenbang’s statement, He Yusheng’s face broke into a smile, very pleased. Nowadays, in Hongjiang Province, Secretary Nie’s support was more important than anything else. He Yusheng then said with a smile, “Secretary Nie, speaking of which, there’s actually a matter that requires your personal attention. After I met with Lin Jianyi from Ling San Heavy Industries, Mr. Lin expressed a wish to meet with you. What do you think?”

Meet with me?

Nie Zhenbang repeated the question, thought for a moment, and then nodded, “That’s fine. Ling San Heavy Industries, by any means, is one of the world’s top 500 companies. If we can successfully bring them in, it will also promote the image of Hongjiang. Old He, could you take the trouble to arrange a time?”

…

The next day at nine in the morning, Nie Zhenbang’s car arrived punctually at the VIP tower of the Hongjiang Provincial Committee’s guesthouse. On the steps, He Yusheng stood to one side, flanked by leaders of the relevant provincial departments, while on the other side stood representatives from Ling San Heavy Industries.

As soon as he got out of the car, He Yusheng approached with a middle-aged man, and Nie Zhenbang extended his hand with a reserved air, shaking hands with each of them.

At this point, He Yusheng began, “Secretary Nie, let me introduce Mr. Lin Jianyi, the representative from Ling San Heavy Industries.”

For Dongying people, Nie Zhenbang had always lacked a favorable impression. He nodded slightly and made a welcoming gesture, “On behalf of the Hongjiang Provincial Committee and the Provincial Government, I extend a sincere welcome to Mr. Lin’s investment in Hongjiang Province. I think it would be best if we go inside.”

The banquet hall of the VIP building.

As the Provincial Committee’s guesthouse, it primarily undertakes important reception tasks for the Hongjiang Provincial Committee and Provincial Government. Naturally, receiving foreign guests is also a major function here.

In the banquet hall, the interior was lavishly decorated, with bright and magnificent crystal chandeliers and thick carpets on the floor. The parties took their seats on sofas, with Nie Zhenbang and Lin Jianyi, the representatives of their respective sides, seated like state leaders meeting foreign dignitaries on television, each with an interpreter by their side.

After the routine welcoming words from Nie Zhenbang, Lin Jianyi from Ling San Heavy Industries rattled off a long stream of sentences. The interpreter by his side said, “Respected Secretary Nie, first of all, on behalf of Mr. Ling San Kentaro, president of Ling San Heavy Industries, I extend to you our most sincere greetings. Ling San Heavy Industries, as a renowned global enterprise, being one of the world’s top 500 companies, is an undisputed giant in the heavy industries sector. We believe that Ling San Heavy Industries and Hongjiang Province will have a highly pleasant cooperation.”

Nie Zhenbang dismissed these insincere pleasantries with a laugh, “Firstly, on behalf of Hongjiang Province, I warmly welcome Ling San Heavy Industries’ investment in Hongjiang. I believe that as long as both sides adhere to the principles of mutual benefit and good faith, we will undoubtedly have a perfect cooperation.”

His words, relayed by the interpreter to Lin Jianyi, immediately caused Lin Jianyi’s expression to darken.

The message in Nie Zhenbang’s words was clear — if Ling San Heavy Industries wanted to invest, they had to go through the proper channels, without expecting any preferential treatment.

The atmosphere in the meeting room became somewhat awkward, not entirely harmonious. After a short pause, Lin Jianyi spoke again, “Secretary Nie, I think that as a world-renowned large company, if we invest in Hongjiang, we will surely bring an intangible influence to Hongjiang Province that ordinary companies cannot match. I believe this alone should suffice for us to receive more inclinations and support.”

No sooner had Lin Jianyi finished speaking than Nie Zhenbang firmly said, “That is impossible.” (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcomed to vote for it on Qidian (NovelFire.net). Your support is my greatest motivation.)