"Director Hou, Director Sheng, this is my brother, the boss of our Meng Hui Radio, Chen Yang."
"Brother, this is Director Hou Yong of the Shanghai Administration for Industry and Commerce, and Director Sheng Changqing of the Shanghai No. 3 Radio Factory. They both strongly support our merger."
Zhang Weiyang was quick, and the two leaders gave him face by agreeing to meet that afternoon. Chen Yang searched for a while before finally finding a teahouse.
In those days, finding a place to conduct business was truly difficult.
"Director Hou, Director Sheng, your spirit of reform truly shocks me."
"However, regarding the merger of state-owned factories, I think we should all be more cautious. I don't know if you have faced pressure from various units and leaders."
"But, I think, our Meng Hui might not have that much energy, and this step might be difficult to take."
Chen Yang did not hide his intentions. Shanghai No. 3 Radio Factory was definitely impossible to take over at this moment.
Since the facts could not be changed, he could only shift his thinking and strive for maximum benefits in the current phase.
"Boss Chen, we had already discussed everything with Boss Zhang."
"Are you changing your mind as soon as you arrive? Are you trying to make fools of us?"
Hou Yong, who had been smiling all along, suddenly stood up, his expression extremely displeased.
Wang Baolin and Liu Xiangyu had never seen such a scene before. Hou Yong was a leader and already possessed an imposing presence. His anger instantly intimidated these two inexperienced students.
Let alone them, even Zhang Weiyang was breaking out in a cold sweat.
However, Chen Yang remained calm, unhurriedly picking up the teapot and pouring tea for Hou Yong and Sheng Changqing.
"Director Hou, don't get agitated, don't get agitated. Have a cup of tea first, and then decide whether to be angry after you've heard me out."
Chen Yang's composed demeanor made Hou Yong somewhat puzzled. Having been a leader for so many years, he had never seen such composure and calmness in a young person.
"What exactly are you up to? Hurry up and tell me. Damn it, I didn't even talk this much to the Americans out of annoyance."
Although Hou Yong's words were fierce, it was clear he was prepared to listen to what Chen Yang had to say, otherwise, he wouldn't have sat down.
"Director Hou, please calm down. Your and Director Sheng's original intention was simply to find a way out for the No. 3 Radio Factory."
"I know the factory has its difficulties, but you are too hasty. Believe me, as soon as you submit the report for public-private partnership, within three days, the people complaining will stretch from Puxi to Pudong."
"At that time, forget about public-private partnership. You two, and my foolish brother here, might not even have the chance to come down and talk."
Chen Yang took a sip of tea. Zhang Weiyang stood behind him, not daring to breathe.
Chen Yang's few words were not loud, but they seemed to strike a chord with Hou Yong and Sheng Changqing.
During this period, they had indeed been under immense pressure. If it weren't for both of them earnestly wanting to save the factory, they would have given up long ago.
It was precisely because they had withstood so much pressure and not given up that Hou Yong became furious when Chen Yang suddenly said he didn't want to talk anymore.
The troublemaking workers were almost filling the suggestion box. They had endured such pressure, and now Chen Yang wasn't going through with it, so how could they not be angry!
"I've already prepared myself for this. As long as the factory can be revitalized and these hundreds of workers can keep their jobs, I don't care about losing this position."
"Even if I have to clean latrines, I accept it!"
Hou Yong put down his teacup and abruptly sat up.
This person was straightforward, no wonder he was so angry earlier.
"Director Hou is right. I followed the leader back then. Wherever he pointed, I went. Whatever he told me to do, I obeyed."
Well, they had encountered two old comrades who had crawled out of the trenches together, both stubborn as mules, and firm in their convictions.
"Director Hou, Director Sheng, you both always think of sacrificing yourselves for the people. While this spirit is commendable, sometimes, the most that happens is that you fall, and those who oppose you rise. Do you think they will allow what you want to achieve smoothly?"
"You who have been on the battlefield should know better than I do, what will be the fate of the masses behind you if the enemy wins."
Different people require different approaches. The correct communication method is always more effective than wasting words.
"This, this..."
This time, even Hou Yong was speechless. He was stubborn, but definitely not foolish.
Chen Yang's very simple analogy made him easily understand his current predicament. Although he desperately wanted to help the workers of the No. 3 Radio Factory, if he were to fall for this cause, those hundreds of workers would likely still face dismissal.
"Director Hou, don't rush, don't rush, I haven't finished speaking yet."
"I understand your desire to save the Shanghai No. 3 Radio Factory. I'm only saying no to public-private partnership, but I didn't say I wouldn't help you salvage the factory."
Chen Yang cast out the bait, now waiting for Hou Yong and Sheng Changqing to willingly take the hook.
Fishing requires patience. You can't just throw the hook into the fishpond; you won't catch any fish that way. You need to bait the area first, then attach the bait to the hook.
With this bait, all that's left is to patiently wait for the fish to bite.
"Boss Chen, don't beat around the bush. If you can truly help the No. 3 Radio Factory, then consider it helping me, helping Xiao Sheng. As long as it's within our capabilities, feel free to ask us for help in the future."
Although Hou Yong was stubborn, he was not foolish. Chen Yang was deliberately playing with their expectations, which meant he had something he wanted.
However, at this moment, he and Sheng Changqing also had something they wanted from Chen Yang, so he couldn't pretend to be oblivious as usual.
"Director Hou, your desire for public-private partnership is essentially about needing capital to purchase television assembly lines to complete the product production and manufacturing transformation of the No. 3 Radio Factory."
"What we can provide to the No. 3 Radio Factory is merely capital and sales channels. As for the factory and skilled workers with mature technology, you lack neither."
"Now, public-private partnership is not needed. I will provide you with funds, and then, the televisions produced can also be sold in our radio stores. However, you will need to offer a lower ex-factory price. As for how much we sell them for, you cannot interfere."
The Shanghai No. 3 Radio Factory wanted to complete product upgrades, and Chen Yang also needed televisions to maintain sales in his stores.
Since he couldn't produce them himself, he could consider the No. 3 Radio Factory as his own contract manufacturer. After all, the televisions produced by the No. 3 Radio Factory would be sold by him, which would be equivalent to him having his own factory!