Chapter 55 Advisor

"Alright," Chen Geng smiled and agreed, "Let's continue with what we were discussing earlier. Just setting up a database still doesn't seem secure to me. With insufficient penalties, there will inevitably be people who take risks for profit. Therefore, to control the risks to the greatest extent and prevent others from exploiting loopholes, I have designed two control mechanisms: First, every company that receives our authorization must pay us a deposit. If a company is found to be falsifying information, they will receive a warning the first time, the deposit will be deducted the second time, and the third time, their certification will be immediately revoked. Second, we welcome employees of our certified companies to report and supervise their own companies."

Liu Qianjin didn't have any objections to the deposit, as he thought it was normal and didn't even consider the possibility of the deposit being returned. He saw it as the cost for certified companies to buy technology from him. However, he was quite surprised by the idea of employee supervision: "Have their employees report and supervise? How is that possible? Who would do that? What benefit would it bring to them?"

As for the deposit, he was also a bit worried: "Moreover, everyone is having a hard time now. They might not be able to afford the deposit."

"The deposit is simple. For example, we can increase the price of the parts purchased in the first three months by 20%, and that would cover it. As for your concern that no one will report, that's not a problem," Chen Geng smiled. "What if we tell their employees that half of the deducted deposit will go to the whistleblower? Do you think the workers in these repair shops will be eager to act as our voluntary supervisors?"

"Half of the deducted deposit to the whistleblower?!" Liu Qianjin and Peng Guangming both gasped in unison, feeling a sharp pain in their teeth.

The two were stunned by Chen Geng's harsh move. Although they didn't know how much the deposit would be, they assumed it would be at least 10,000 to 20,000. If it were 20,000, the first deduction would be 10,000, and half of that would go to the whistleblower, which is 5,000. Two reports would make someone a ten-thousand-yuan household.

Good heavens!

Workers' wages were only 50 yuan a month. If they could get 5,000 yuan for reporting their factory's use of counterfeit parts, that would be equivalent to 100 months' salary. Two reports would make them a ten-thousand-yuan household. People would surely be watching their units with keen eyes!

As the old saying goes, people die for wealth, and birds die for food. Another saying is that with a heavy reward, there will be brave men. Neither Peng Guangming nor Liu Qianjin believed that anyone would collude with their repair shop to deceive Huayi Industry under such a heavy reward. Even if a certified repair shop could win over one or two people, there are always those who are tempted by money. As long as one person reports to Huayi Industry, the factory will be in trouble.

Peng Guangming shook his head with a bitter smile: "This way, the employees who come for training will probably hope their factory uses counterfeit parts."

Liu Qianjin also agreed: "With this move, no one will dare to use counterfeit parts anymore."

But even so, Chen Geng still felt it wasn't enough: "I still think it's not secure. What if the leaders of the companies tell the workers that doing this is for everyone's good, and that the factory's collapse would be bad for everyone? To be safe, we should add another rule: After three reports, if all three are from the same person, we will transfer the certification to the whistleblower and lend them money to start their own business, making them the boss..."

That's harsh!

Too harsh!

Before Chen Geng could finish, Liu Qianjin already had a blank look on his face: "This way, even their last bit of hesitation will be eliminated. Working for someone else, no matter how much the factory pays, it won't be as much as being the boss. Once this reward measure is in place, all employees will hope their factory uses counterfeit parts so they can report and become the boss. This way, even the factory managers and secretaries, for their own interests, won't dare to use counterfeit parts."

Liu Qianjin looked relieved and patted his thigh: "This way, as long as we ensure the quality and price of the parts, we don't have to worry about our partner companies plotting against us."

Previously, he had doubts about Chen Geng's approach of licensing technology and training externally, thinking it wasn't feasible. But with these three layers of security, Liu Qianjin immediately felt that it would be a shame if Huayi Industry didn't make money.

Praising Chen Geng, Liu Qianjin said, "Chen, I now realize that the political arena is naturally suited for someone like you. It's a waste that you're not in politics. If you don't succeed in politics, I'll cut off my head and kick it to you."

Chen Geng ignored Liu Qianjin's words and smiled humbly: "Comrade, Director, Huayi Industry is a group of inexperienced young people who rely on their enthusiasm. I'm a technical person, and we all lack experience in managing and operating a business. I've been on edge, afraid of being cheated without even knowing it. Today, I'm taking the liberty to invite you two to serve as business advisors for Huayi Industry to guide and supervise us, so we don't get cheated. Huayi Industry is like a child of the repair factory, and you can't let us be bullied, right?"

Liu Qianjin and Peng Guangming immediately understood that this "business advisor" was just an external title. With this title, Chen Geng and Huayi Industry had a legitimate reason to transfer benefits, and no one could say anything about it. Paying advisors for their advice, who could say anything?

What was originally an embarrassing matter was now framed by Chen Geng as using their rich experience to help inexperienced young people, making it seem almost necessary. Moreover, both felt that the "advisory fee" they would receive each month would not be a small amount.

The question was, were young people nowadays so capable? How did this kid come up with such an idea?

Liu Qianjin was somewhat tempted. His income was not high, and even with various allowances, it was only a hundred or so yuan a month. However, his living expenses were covered by the military, so he didn't have much to spend on. But his child was about to get married, and there were many expenses. Peng Guangming's situation was similar, and neither had enough money.

Liu Qianjin bit his lip and asked Peng Guangming, "Old Peng, what do you think?"

Peng Guangming couldn't deny that he was tempted. He frowned and thought for a moment before saying, "What this kid said is true. Huayi Industry is our third industry office, and it's our duty to help them."

"Only the two of us might not be enough, right?" Liu Qianjin hesitated and said softly.

He was worried that if only Peng Guangming and he went to Huayi Industry as advisors, there would be gossip. But the problem was easy to solve.

"You're right, I didn't think it through," Chen Geng agreed. "Huayi Industry is just getting on track, and many areas need guidance from our seniors. I plan to form an advisory team. Additionally, we hope that our retired master craftsmen will be willing to guide us and help us improve our technical skills..."

"That's the best solution," Liu Qianjin and Peng Guangming both sighed in relief.

...

In the following days, the news of Chen Geng's technical equity in the third industry office became the most sensational event in the Third Armament Repair Factory. Although after several years of development, everyone was used to company leaders taking over businesses, directly using non-physical assets like technology as equity was still beyond many people's imagination.

However, after the initial surprise, everyone was happy to see Chen Geng's involvement in the third industry office. Before Chen Geng took over, the situation was clear to everyone. In the first month of Chen Geng's leadership, the children earned at least 70 to 80 yuan, except for those like Liu San who were often late or absent. Nothing is more convincing than earning money. As long as someone could help their children earn money, everything else was fine.

Although there were some objections, they were quickly drowned out by the public's approval: "You say Chen Geng can't do it? If you can, you do it."

Chen Geng, however, remained particularly calm. Well, he couldn't be calm, as Qianmo was back, carrying a large carp weighing about seven or eight pounds in one hand and two books in the other.

The little girl said brightly, "Brother Chen Geng, this bighead carp was caught by my dad yesterday. My mom said that bighead carp in a clay pot with tofu is the best for brain health, so she asked me to bring it to you."

Carp can grow very large, reportedly up to two meters long. But even a one-and-a-half-meter carp was something Chen Geng had never seen. In the future, even such large wild carps were rare. Thinking about the delicious bighead carp in a clay pot with tofu, Chen Geng's mouth watered: "We'll have a treat tonight, but it's a bit small. If it were a 15 or 16-pound bighead carp, we could stew half the head in a clay pot with tofu and make the other half into spicy fish head. Mmm..."

"Spicy fish head?" Qianmo's big eyes twinkled as she looked at Chen Geng. "Is it very delicious?"

PS: I'm so frustrated. The kids downstairs are setting off fireworks, and the noise is really loud. I'm almost driven to the brink by these naughty kids. Considering it's the 15th day of the first lunar month, I expect it to be even more lively tonight, so I'm taking a break today and only updating once.

Secondly, I have a relative's child's birthday tomorrow, and I have to go. I'm not sure if I can update two chapters. If I can only update once, please bear with me.

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