OBS Chapter 552 Reorganization
Chapter 552 Reorganization
When he returned to the factory, Ma Qingfu was already waiting for him.
"How is it? What's the matter?" Ma Qingfu asked impatiently.
Li Xiangyang gave a detailed account of the situation in the county, and Ma Qingfu's eyes lit up as he listened.
"This is great news!" Ma Qingfu exclaimed excitedly. "With the county's support, we won't have to worry about development anymore."
“That’s true,” Li Xiangyang said, sitting down. “However, this project involves a wide range of issues and carries considerable risks.”
"What risks?"
“The first risk is funding,” Li Xiangyang analyzed, counting on his fingers. “Although the county said it would provide support, the exact amount is uncertain. If the funds don’t arrive, the project will have to be abandoned halfway through.”
"anything else?"
“Market risk,” Li Xiangyang continued. “Even with increased scale and product range, whether sales can keep up is still a question.”
Upon hearing this, Ma Qingfu's expression also turned serious: "So you mean you won't participate?"
“I didn’t say that,” Li Xiangyang shook his head. “This is a rare opportunity, we definitely need to seize it. But we must be fully prepared and minimize the risks.”
As they were talking, Ma Laosan rushed in.
"Xiangyang, I heard the county is looking for you?" he asked as soon as he entered the door.
"You're really well-informed." Li Xiangyang smiled. "Yes, that's true."
"What's going on?" Ma Laosan sat down. "Is there some good project?"
Li Xiangyang explained the situation again, and Ma Laosan remained silent for a while after listening.
“Xiangyang, I think this is interesting. But there’s no such thing as a free lunch. If things go well, all will be well. If they go wrong, there will be a lot of problems. We absolutely cannot be blindly confident,” Ma Laosan said earnestly.
Li Xiangyang nodded; Ma Laosan's words made a lot of sense.
"So what do you suggest we do?"
“Participation is fine, but we need to have a backup plan,” Ma Laosan said. “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.”
"How exactly do we do it?"
"First, don't invest too much money at once," Ma Laosan analyzed. "You can do it in stages, see the results, and then decide on subsequent investments."
"Secondly, a detailed cooperation agreement needs to be signed with the county government, clearly defining the responsibilities and obligations of all parties."
Finally, it's crucial to maintain the stability of existing businesses; new projects shouldn't negatively impact our core operations.
Li Xiangyang found it increasingly reasonable as he listened: "Third Brother, you're very thoughtful."
"I've learned this the hard way," Ma Laosan said with a wry smile. "I was impulsive when I was young, but later I realized the importance of taking a steady and cautious approach."
The three discussed the matter in the office for more than two hours and finally reached a preliminary consensus.
“Then it’s settled,” Li Xiangyang decided. “We’ll proceed with this project in three phases. The first phase will involve an initial investment of 50,000 yuan to assess the county’s sincerity and the level of actual support they can provide.”
“That’s a safer approach,” Ma Qingfu nodded. “If anything changes, we won’t suffer serious consequences.”
Ma Laosan stood up: "I'm going back now. Let me know as soon as there's any news. Information is very important in these situations."
After seeing Ma Laosan off, Li Xiangyang asked Ma Qingfu to prepare a detailed feasibility report, planning to go to the county tomorrow for further discussion.
When Li Xiaoyun returned home in the evening, dinner had already been prepared.
"How did it go? How did the discussion with Qingfu and the others go?" Li Xiaoyun asked while serving rice.
"I have a basic idea," Li Xiangyang said, washing his hands and sitting down at the table. "However, this matter definitely needs to be considered carefully."
"Isn't the investment huge?" Li Xiaoyun asked with some concern.
“It’s not about the money,” Li Xiangyang said, taking a bite of food. “It’s mainly because it involves so many aspects; if something goes wrong, the consequences will be huge.”
Li Wangchen, who was listening nearby, suddenly interjected, "Dad, is something big happening again?"
"Don't interrupt when adults are talking, you little kid." Li Xiaoyun gently patted her son's head.
"It's alright, it's good for him to hear it," Li Xiangyang said to his son with a smile. "Dad is indeed considering something important, but I haven't made a final decision yet."
"What's the big deal?" Li Wangchen asked, blinking his big eyes.
"It's about whether or not to expand the factory and help more people make money," Li Xiangyang explained simply.
"Isn't that a good thing? Why do we need to think about it?" Li Wangchen asked innocently.
Li Xiangyang paused for a moment, then laughed: "You're right, it is indeed a good thing. But good things must be done well, not badly."
The next morning, Li Xiangyang returned to the county with a detailed plan.
After reviewing the plan, Liu Jianjun nodded repeatedly: "President Li, you've considered everything very thoroughly. A phased approach is indeed a good method."
"Section Chief Liu, could we finalize the specific support measures from the county first?" Li Xiangyang got straight to the point.
“Of course.” Liu Jianjun took out a document. “We have drafted a preliminary cooperation framework. Please take a look and see if there are any modifications needed.”
Li Xiangyang read the document carefully, his brows furrowing more and more as he read.
"Section Chief Liu, the land use rights mentioned in this framework are only for a ten-year term?"
“Yes, according to current policy, the maximum is ten years,” Liu Jianjun explained.
“Ten years is too short,” Li Xiangyang shook his head. “Building a large processing plant requires a huge initial investment, and it takes ten years just to break even. The risk is too high.”
Liu Jianjun frowned: "Then how long do you think is appropriate?"
"At least twenty years, preferably thirty," Li Xiangyang said. "Only then will companies dare to invest with confidence."
"This... I need to report to my superiors." Liu Jianjun said, somewhat embarrassed.
“And then there’s the loan guarantee,” Li Xiangyang continued. “The document says the county will coordinate bank loans, but the specific guarantee measures aren’t clearly defined.”
"How exactly will the guarantee be provided?"
“At the very least, the county government needs to issue a formal guarantee letter,” Li Xiangyang said. “Otherwise, the bank won’t easily grant the loan.”
Liu Jianjun took notes, clearly indicating that he hadn't considered these details beforehand.
“Mr. Li, the questions you raised are very practical.” Liu Jianjun put down his pen. “Here’s what I’ll do: I’ll report this to the county immediately and try to give you a reply within a week.”
"A week..." Li Xiangyang calculated in his mind. This time was not too long, but it was not short either.
After leaving the house, Li Xiangyang didn't rush back. Instead, he wanted to see how other businesses in the county were developing.
Li Xiangyang stopped as he passed a state-owned cannery.
The factory gate was deserted, with a few workers sitting listlessly in the sun.
"Excuse me, is this factory still open?" Li Xiangyang asked as he stepped forward.
"What kind of work are we doing?" an older worker said with a wry smile. "We haven't been paid for almost three months, and the equipment is so old and worn out. Who has the energy to work?"
Li Xiangyang was deeply moved. He had heard about the plight of state-owned enterprises before, but seeing it with his own eyes still touched him deeply.
"Then the county doesn't care?"
“What do they care about?” another worker chimed in. “The county itself is short of money, how can it have the resources to care about us? I heard there’s going to be restructuring, but who knows what it will look like.”