Chapter 253 Gong Xiaoxue's Visit The 1-word update will resume on January 2nd. -------- Ning Weidong received a call from Chen Baohua, saying that the problem at the soda factory had been almost resolved, and asked Ning Weidong to send someone to take over. But there was also a problem. After hearing the news, the original employees of the soda factory seemed to want an explanation as if they were encouraged by something. Ning Weidong had actually anticipated this situation a long time ago. The reason is very simple, it all comes down to two words - interests. Originally there was a soda factory, and these people could get a good wage by working for a few months in the summer, and they could work normally on the farm the rest of the time. Now that the factory has been sold to Ning Weidong, these people must make a choice: whether to continue working at the soda factory or give up their jobs at the soda factory. It means that two incomes become one.
Since I expected it, there is nothing surprising about hearing this situation again. Just let Ning Wei go over and see how he performs. …… After the storm, the winery successfully completed the trial production, bottling, labeling and produced the finished products in the next two days. "Leader, what do you think?" Wang Kaixuan excitedly placed two bottles of the finished product of 'Flame Vodka' on Ning Weidong's desk. The Erguotou bottle, metal twist cap, and carefully designed trademark, although not very high-end, is definitely not a shoddy and inferior liquor. Ning Weidong picked it up and looked at it carefully, then said "good!" and asked about the production. Wang Kaixuan said: "It is currently a trial production, and the staff and equipment are not at full capacity. If it is running at full capacity, it can reach 100 tons a month." "One thousand two hundred tons a year!" Ning Weidong had a flash of thought: "That's two million four hundred thousand bottles!" According to previous rough calculations, the profit of a bottle of vodka sold in the Far East is about one to two rubles, which is nearly seven million yuan in RMB. The population of Speedlink Far East is 30 million, of which at least one-third are alcoholics. These people drink at least one bottle of vodka every week. 480 million bottles of vodka are consumed every year. If Ning Weidong's Flame Vodka could capture just one tenth of the market share, it would bring in profits of over 100 million rubles. Ning Weidong said: "We need to improve the technical process as soon as possible, and then immediately invest in increasing production. The annual output should be at least five times higher than it is now." Wang Kaixuan was surprised. He didn't expect Ning Weidong to have such a big appetite. He thought that 1,200 tons a year was big enough, but Ning Weidong actually expanded it by 500 tons in one go, which means the output is 6,000 tons. What he didn't know was that this was the final result calculated by Ning Weidong after considering the current size of the winery. Ning Weidong continued, "Fatty, you have followed this whole process, no one is more familiar with it than you. Once the factory in Beijing is stable, you should be mentally prepared to continue building the factory in the Northeast. The final output must reach more than 20,000 tons."
Wang Kaixuan couldn't help but swallow. He originally thought that he was broad-minded enough, but compared with Ning Weidong, it was nothing. Producing 20,000 tons of vodka per year, what the hell does that mean! One ton of vodka can be filled into 2,000 bottles, so 20,000 tons can be filled into 20 million bottles. But he still didn't understand how much alcohol was consumed by Sulian. With a population of more than 300 million, each person drinks nearly ten liters, or twenty bottles of alcoholic beverages, mainly vodka, each year. In other words, the total market volume of Sullivan's vodka is as high as billions of bottles. In such a large pool, Ning Weidong's 20 million bottles are just a drop in the bucket. Ning Weidong patted Wang Kaixuan's hand on his knee and said, "Fatty, don't make a fuss. Our business has just begun. Let's work hard and keep going." Wang Kaixuan came back to his senses, and an irrepressible look flashed in his eyes. Because before that, Ning Weidong wrote the agreement in person. Although in name the winery belongs to Dongyi Company, a collective enterprise affiliated with the Ministry of Machinery, in reality Dongyi Company has no public investment. Beforehand, Ning Weidong promised Wang Kaixuan that he would be in charge of the winery and get half of the shares. Wang Kaixuan didn't feel anything at the time, but now his heart couldn't help but pounding when he heard it. If what Ning Weidong said is true, and the winery is to be expanded to a scale of 20,000 tons in the future, his half-share will be of great significance. Why the hell do we need approval documents? An output of 20,000 tons means 40 million bottles. Even if the net profit per bottle is one yuan, it would be 40 million in a year. The dividend for his half of the shares is two million. When this number appeared in his mind, Wang Kaixi felt a little dizzy. It was not ten thousand or twenty thousand, but two million! After eating the pie that Ning Weidong had promised, Wang Kaixuan left in a hurry. At this moment, he seemed to have a fire burning in his heart. …… In the evening, Ning Weidong sent Zhao Ruyu back and returned to the slum. In the past few days, Yang Zhengdong has completed the procedures for the courtyard house, spending a total of 12,000 yuan. Ning Weidong did not buy it in his own name, but still used the Dongyi Company's account. The progress of the other two-bedroom, one-living-room apartment in the Normal University residential area was a little slower because it involved Bai Fengyu's job transfer. But it must be said that Yang Zhengdong, my cousin-in-law, is really a man who gets things done. He does things step by step in an orderly manner. Correspondingly, Ning Weidong was happy to give the money as he was not afraid that the other party would act like a rogue after taking the money. If that really happens, he has countless ways to deal with them. It's December now, and the weather in the capital is getting colder. It snowed yesterday afternoon, and the cleared snow piled up under the wall. Ning Weidong walked in along the alley. Just then I saw Wang Zipeng coming out wearing a military coat, holding toilet paper in his hand and a cigarette in his mouth.
Seeing Ning Weidong, Wang Zipeng's eyes lit up and he quickly came up to him and said, "You just came back~" Ning Weidong responded with a smile, but it was cold outside so he didn't want to say much. Wang Zipeng said slyly, "You may not know what I did wrong this time. I heard that the higher-ups are going to transfer him to Baosteel in Shanghai~" Ning Weidong was stunned. Why did going to Baochang feel like being exiled? Then I realized that it was still 1979 and the Bao Factory, which had just been established last year, was indeed not a popular company. It is far inferior to the famous Angang, and the Baosteel factory uses a full set of equipment imported from the West and Japan, which involves great political and technical risks. No one could have predicted that the reform and opening up would continue to develop smoothly for more than 40 years. Most people of this generation are very wary and distrustful of Europe and the United States. Moreover, transferring from Red Star Factory to Bao Factory is not a good thing from the perspective of personal development. Although the scale of Hongxing Factory is not as large as Bao Factory, it has an advantage that other factories cannot match, which is that it is located in Beijing. As the same director and factory director, how can the Beijing officials be compared with those outside? However, Ning Weidong knew how great the development potential of Baochang was, and there was no so-called political risk. If Wang Guoqiang really went to Baochang, he would be like a fish in water and a tiger with wings. Wang Guoqiang’s situation this time should be related to the trouble he had suffered before, but it is not the main reason. With Wang Guoqiang's qualifications and the help of Tang's father, he will not be punished too severely for this shameful matter. Then it is very likely that Wang Guoqiang himself intends to be transferred out. After Wang Kaifeng was taken away by Ning Weidong, facing the situation at that time, Wang Guoqiang had the idea of being transferred away. It was not worthwhile for him to spend time with Li Weibing at the Red Star Factory. Li Weibing is very old, but Wang Guoqiang is young and strong. It is a good time for him to strive to get ahead. Wang Zipeng gloated over the misfortune and reported the good news to Ning Weidong. He knew that Ning Weidong and Wang Guoqiang didn't get along, so he would be happy to hear this news. He wanted to say a few more words, but his facial features frowned: "No, I can't hold it anymore, I'll see you later." After saying that, he ran out. Ning Weidong watched him leave and couldn't help frowning. Turning around and entering the Moon Gate, he was still thinking about the fact that Wang Guoqiang was going to Baochang. Then he made up his mind that he couldn't let this happen. It’s not that Ning Weidong holds a grudge. He and Wang Guoqiang have had a feud for a long time. Wang Guoqiang is a capable person with connections to support him. If he really goes to Baochang, he might just take advantage of the situation and it’s hard to predict where he will go in the future. At that time, even if Wang Guoqiang didn't come to trouble him, Ning Weidong would have to be on guard all the time, and would be laying a hidden danger for himself. Ning Weidong returned home, thinking about discussing the matter with Zhao's father early tomorrow morning. Just at this moment, footsteps were heard outside the door. Ning Weidong subconsciously thought that it was Bai Fengyu who came, but when he got to the door he found that it was not him. The footsteps were obviously heavier, and it was a man.
Sure enough, there was a knock on the door, and Uncle Lu's voice came: "Weidong, are you home?" Ning Weidong responded, and Uncle Lu came in from outside, followed by someone. "Uncle Lu..." Ning Weidong was slightly surprised. Now Gong Xiaoxue was well again. Her face was rosy and her eyes were watery. Under the incandescent light, there seemed to be a layer of warm light filter, making her look particularly beautiful and charming. Uncle Lu said, “Weidong, you helped me a lot last time, Xiaoxue must thank you in person.” Gong Xiaoxue stepped forward and bowed deeply: "Comrade Ning Weidong, thank you very much. The last time you sent me to the hospital, the doctor said that I was already in shock and my life might be in danger if I delayed any longer." Ning Weidong was stunned. He didn't realize that the situation was so serious at that time. But this is the other party's attitude, there is no need to take it too seriously. He waved his hand and said, "It's okay, it's okay. Uncle Lu and Aunt Lu and I have been neighbors for many years. It's just a small matter of helping out." Gong Xiaoxue pouted and said seriously: "You think it's a small matter, but it's a life-saving favor to me." Then she took out a jade pendant from her pocket: "This is a piece of jade passed down in my family. Legend has it that jade can protect its master. I have nothing to repay you, so I'll give you this jade." How could Ning Weidong accept it? He quickly declined it, feeling a little strange. In theory, he just drove her there last time, and it was not as weird as Gong Xiaoxue said, let alone a life-saving favor. To take a step back, even if Ning Weidong was not there at the time, Uncle Lu and his wife would still be able to send the person to the hospital. Gong Xiaoxue pushed and gave way, but Ning Weidong refused, and the two of them pulled and tugged at each other's hands until they were finally holding each other's. After noticing this, Gong Xiaoxue blushed and quickly withdrew her hand. Ning Weidong had a slightly playful expression on his face. He quickly glanced at Uncle Lu next to him and said with a smile, "Comrade Xiaoxue, I really can't accept your jade. If you do this again, I will be angry." Gong Xiaoxue held the jade in her hand, gritted her teeth, raised her head and said, "Actually... Actually, in addition to thanking you, I have one more thing..." Ning Weidong listened and suddenly understood. No wonder Gong Xiaoxue insisted on giving him a piece of jade on some excuse. When the other party took it out just now, Ning Weidong could tell that this piece of jade was extraordinary. It was top-quality Hetian white jade. Before Ning Weidong traveled through time, he had experienced the collecting craze and had handled many real things, especially various jades and jadeite, so he had some understanding of them. So when Gong Xiaoxue took out something, he knew something must be wrong. However, Gong Xiaoxue's great deeds were nothing to Ning Weidong. To put it bluntly, it is money and beauty that move people. Gong Xiaoxue is so beautiful that people have targeted her. There is a section chief in their unit who has some background and wants to date her. Gong Xiaoxue was not happy, but the other party refused to give up. Recently, two movies wanted to borrow her to perform, but both were rejected by the drama troupe with various reasons. Although the reason was legitimate, anyone with a discerning eye could tell that someone was deliberately blocking her. As a young girl from another place, she could only endure such things.
The only relatives here are Uncle Lu and his wife, but they are unable to help. Ning Weidong thought about it, shook his head and said: "This matter is not easy to handle~" Uncle Lu had been silent the whole time, but now he spoke up: "Weidong, you must help me think of a solution. You are the most promising person in our hospital..." Ning Weidong raised his hand to interrupt, "Uncle Lu, I understand what you mean. If I can help, I will definitely help. But this matter...how to put it~" Then he looked at Gong Xiaoxue: "Comrade Xiaoxue, I understand your desire to act in a movie. But the drama troupe's decision is not against the rules, and the man who pursued you did not do anything radical after being rejected. How can you ask me to help? I can't just go to your leader and force him to release you against the rules~" Gong Xiaoxue was speechless for a moment. She came to Ning Weidong just for privileges. If she followed all the rules, she would never be able to leave the drama troupe, let alone act in a movie. Uncle Lu next to him didn't know what to say either. In fact, for Ning Weidong, it is not a difficult task. The key is whether others are willing to put in the effort. Judging from Ning Weidong's attitude now, he obviously doesn't want to get involved. He didn't even like the jade pendant that Gong Xiaoxue took out. For a moment, Ning Weidong and Gong Xiaoxue were silent. Seeing that the stalemate was not going to work, Uncle Lu quickly coughed and said, "Well, it's getting late, Weidong, we won't disturb you from resting." Ning Weidong nodded: "Okay, take your time, and tell me if you have anything to say in the courtyard." Gong Xiaoxue came back to her senses, her eyes filled with resentment, and she had no choice but to leave. When she reached the door, Gong Xiaoxue was still unwilling to give up and turned back to look into Ning Weidong's room. Uncle Lu sighed and walked forward and said, "Let's go home first~" The two returned to the front yard. Aunt Lu was waiting in the house, but she didn't need to ask too many questions. She knew that the deal had not been concluded after seeing the two's state. She still held on to a glimmer of hope: "Old man, Xiaoxue, what did Ning Weidong say?" (End of this chapter)