Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

Old Liu really couldn't refuse; as people get older, their hearts soften.

"Alright, I'm relieved to see that you're still the same as before, with no changes."

"Old boss, how are you feeling?"

"Okay, okay, it's just that there are too many people controlling it, always telling us not to eat this or drink that."

I'm just like one of those greenhorn soldiers in the barracks.

The two chatted about the past, and the carriage was filled with laughter. The secretaries and drivers waiting outside also smiled, nodded to each other, and formed a good relationship.

Yang Jianguo's proposal was discussed at the elders' meeting by three elders, and an answer was given.

It's a 50/50 split.

A conservative experiment involves first setting aside one production line to supply the free market.

Reduce the specifications and configuration appropriately, tailor it to the needs of the public, and see how it goes.

This matter naturally fell to the Ministry of Works.

Yang Jianguo immediately formulated a plan and invited the management and engineers from Hongqi to Beijing for a meeting.

"Compact, practical, meets daily needs, and most importantly, saves money."

"What ordinary people want is practical benefits. No matter how much you talk about it, it's not as practical as saving tens of thousands of yuan."

"Therefore, we need to create an economical and practical product, a completely new concept."

"The car can be small, but it can't feel cramped; the features can be basic, but it has to be easy to use."

In terms of details, we should learn from Japan; in terms of overall structure, craftsmanship, and standards, we should emulate Europe.

Yang Jianguo's request left everyone present speechless.

With such high standards, the vehicles produced cannot be directly exported; they must be kept to supply the domestic market.

Good products are sent abroad, compliant products are sent domestically, and substandard products are sent to rural areas—isn't this a well-known 'rule'?

Chapter 668 The Allure of Power: Which Foot Goes First?

"I don't care what your private standards or unspoken rules are."

"In short, everything will have to be done according to the standards I set from now on. First, we'll set up a special task force to be in charge of this matter."

"Now, can anyone tell me how long it will take to see a prototype?"

The crowd looked at each other, none of them having the courage to make a promise to his face.

He promised in front of other leaders that if he couldn't keep his promise, he would at most be punished with a beating.

If it were Yang Jianguo, things wouldn't be so simple.

Because you can use all sorts of complicated data, tables, documents, and rules to fool those leaders.

But you can't fool him.

He will carefully review all the data and files.

Identify the problems, then tell you which direction to strive in and how to resolve the current predicament.

Even if he can't solve it, at least he can understand the whole process.

Trying to deceive him with meaningless, fabricated data is like an old man drinking poison—it's like he's tired of living.

"Then I'll make the selection." Just because no one speaks up doesn't mean they can shirk their responsibilities.

"Chairman He will personally lead the team and set the standard. He'll take the lead and do his job. The rest of you can cooperate with him."

When you want to mobilize a team, all you need to do is get the leader moving.

Then, he will naturally mobilize all the resources at his disposal to complete the task that is placed upon him.

That's why so many people are desperate to climb up the ladder.

If he could climb to Yang Jianguo's position, then he wouldn't be so terrified by Yang's "selection of generals".

"Alright, everyone get back to work!" Yang Jianguo said, and left the meeting room first.

Once they were out of sight, the person in the front row jogged over and closed the door, saying, "What's going on? We were doing just fine, what are they trying to do?"

"What do you care what he wants to do? He's the boss, after all!"

Seeing that everyone's morale was low, the chairman straightened his tie, sat up straight, and said, "Alright, everyone, cheer up! Look at you all!"

“What kind of image do we have? Do we still have the temperament of elite backbone? What difficulties haven’t we Red Flag people encountered? When have we ever been defeated?”

"It's just about being economical and practical. Since the leader wants it, let's build it for him to see, and build it well so that he has nothing to say."

Hearing his rousing words, the crowd outwardly agreed, clapping and shouting, "Well said! When have we Red Flag people ever been afraid?"

He was already cursing under his breath, 'You make it sound so easy, why don't you just do it yourself!'

Those high-ranking leaders at least have real talent and ability; they worked their way up from the bottom.

You're just a sycophant, and you dare to shout slogans when you're involved with Zheng Zhi?

Oh ~

Forgot, what Zheng Zhi is best at is just shouting empty slogans.

That's all he knows.

……

Issuing a task does not mean that Yang Jianguo's work has come to an end.

Back in his office, he received a message from Zhu Hao: "Chairman Hirai would like to meet with you."

"What happened?" As a secretary, when receiving such a "sudden" request, you should first investigate the possibility of it.

"It should be related to Tsumura Company, which is also a member of the Kinyokai."

"Okay, schedule it for 40 minutes from now. I need to have a technical discussion first, so the small cafeteria will be fine."

When you meet the other party, you can solve the lunch problem at the same time.

He also invited the other party to try the food from the company cafeteria, as Yang Jianguo had always been very satisfied with the cafeteria's dishes.

Although it's not as good as Sha Zhu's, it's impeccable as far as the cafeteria is concerned.

Clang clang~

Wu Mei opened the door and poked her head in, saying, "Boss, Team Leader Xiang has arrived."

"Please invite him in..." The technical discussion with the research institute focused on the materials Yang Jianguo had given him last time.

"minister."

"sit."

Yang Jianguo looked up and saw that almost all the key members of the research institute had arrived.

Moreover, they are all related to the nuclear industry.

"Everyone's here, so let's get straight to the point. If there's anything you don't understand, ask away. I still have..."

Yang Jianguo glanced at his watch and said precisely, "33 minutes."

It takes five minutes to walk to the canteen, and even when facing the Japanese, he wouldn't use the trick of being "unpunctual" to fool them.

He preferred being friends with the Japanese to such petty tricks.

As friends, we should share good things with each other.

He was eager to make the advanced technologies of the Japanese his own.

In every field, we will surpass our opponents in every aspect.

Whether or not to break off relations will depend on whether the other person enters the room with their right foot first or their left foot first.

The discussion process was extremely simple: someone would ask a question, and Yang Jianguo would answer it.

It was more of a lecture than a discussion meeting.

Thirty-three minutes later, Yang Jianguo announced the end of the 'course'.

"Alright, I'm leaving now. There are still people waiting for me in the cafeteria."

"Minister, but we still have a problem..."

"Tomorrow, I will ask Wu Mei to set aside some time for us to discuss this further."

"That's all we can do," Xiang Shaodong said, following him out of the office.

Once they were on the road alone, Xiang Shaodong asked curiously, "Jianguo, who are you meeting? And why are you meeting at the cafeteria?"

Xiang Shaodong felt that this must be an old acquaintance.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have placed it in the small canteen; that would have been too informal.

“Chairman Hirai of Mitsubishi,” Yang Jianguo said.

"...The small canteen?" Xiang Shaodong asked, puzzled. "Have you become so close to Mitsubishi now?"

Yang Jianguo calmly replied, "It's not about being close; it's just about saving time."

"Is the canteen still open to the public today?" Xiang Shaodong's rank also allows him to dine at the canteen.

He planned to go and see what was going on, and maybe even meet the head of Mitsubishi Inland.

“Of course, why don’t we meet together?” Yang Jianguo invited him to meet with Hirai together.

"Is it suitable?" She clearly wanted it, but she still pretended to be coy.

This made him wonder once again, where did that simple, honest, and good child from before go?

Is this guy's head filled with a little dwarf?!

Chapter 669 Attitude: Guest or Enemy, the Choice is Yours

"Chairman Hirai, haha, I've kept you waiting."

"Minister Yang, not at all, I just arrived too..."

The Japanese had mastered the art of small talk; they could make people feel comfortable with just a few words.

To Yang Jianguo's surprise, he saw a familiar face.

"Miss Akina, what are you doing here?" Yang Jianguo greeted Nakamori, who was sitting in the last row of the Japanese side, in a very open manner.

Seeing this, Chairman Hirai was overjoyed. 'This time, we chose the right stake.'

"Your Excellency, Ms. Nakamori is our new brand ambassador. We invited her here to better promote the company's culture and products..."

Chairman Hirai looked at the two with slight surprise and hesitated before asking, "You two... know each other?"

"Yes, Ms. Nakamori received me during my last exchange trip to Japan."

As the two were talking, the Japanese side spontaneously made way for Nakamori, inviting him to the front of the line.

"Yang-san, it's been a long time." Nakamori, who was thin and had a gaunt face, did not look well.

He exuded a sense of desolate silence, as if he had experienced some severe blow.

"Long time no see... Let's sit down and talk!" Yang Jianguo smiled slightly, as if he hadn't noticed her state.

“Alright, Minister Yang, please.” Chairman Hirai bowed modestly and stepped aside to invite him to sit down first.

After Yang Jianguo sat down in the main seat, Chairman Hirai moved a step to the right and pulled out the chair next to him.

"Since Minister Yang and Ms. Nakamori know each other, then please have Ms. Nakamori sit here."

"This will also make it easier for Minister Yang to better understand Mitsubishi's corporate culture."

Hirai sat down one seat away from him, but he smiled very happily.

In his view, everyone has weaknesses.

Yang Jianguo remained unmoved by power and wealth, demonstrating extreme principle.

Therefore, he must have weaknesses in other areas.

Now, Hirai believes he has found that weakness—women.