Chapter 90

Hmmm?

As Chen Geng's words fell, the disappointed crowd, who had just been feeling dejected and disheartened, suddenly raised their heads: What's going on? Could there still be a chance for us?

Even the heads of the five selected units perked up their ears. Although they didn't know what was happening, listening couldn't be a bad thing.

"This is how it is. Next, our Runhua Industrial will sign formal technology authorization and cooperation contracts with the shortlisted enterprises. According to the cooperation agreement, these five units will need to dispatch technical personnel to receive our Runhua Industrial's technical training. But let me be honest, even for the selected units, the proportion of your technical personnel is still below our requirements. I know this might be hard to hear, and you might not accept it, but that's the reality."

For those who had already secured their spots, some subconsciously opened their mouths, but ultimately said nothing: If Chen Geng says they don't meet the requirements, then they don't.

"So, I have an idea. Could everyone consider dispatching some of your technical backbone staff... We could set a ratio, like 50%, or 30%, and this can be negotiated among yourselves... to lend to these five selected units? This way, the technical strength of these five units would be enhanced, and they would basically meet our Runhua Industrial's requirements.

Of course, for the five units borrowing the personnel, you must ensure that the borrowed workers receive the same wages, bonuses, and other benefits as your own employees. At the same time, you should pay a certain rental fee to the units providing the human resources. That's my idea. What do you think?"

What do you think? It's great!

As Chen Geng finished speaking, the eyes of both the unselected and selected unit heads lit up:

To be honest, the five selected units were currently worried about their technical capabilities. If they could borrow some technical experts from the unselected units, that would be excellent. As for paying the same wages and benefits to the borrowed personnel, that wasn't an issue. Why would they come to your unit if you didn't offer the same pay and benefits? And paying a rental fee to the units lending the personnel was also not a problem; this was a long-standing tradition.

For the unselected units, this wasn't a bad deal either. Their own workload wasn't heavy, and lending a few technical personnel wouldn't affect their normal operations. Instead, by lending people out, they would save on personnel costs and earn rental fees, which wasn't a small amount and could even allow them to give bonuses to their staff.

Everyone subconsciously started calculating how many people their units could lend out. Some of the more impatient ones even shouted, "Manager Chen, we have no objections, but how should the rental fees be calculated?"

"Shouldn't you be asking each other about this?" Chen Geng smiled. "This is something you should negotiate among yourselves. Isn't it inappropriate for me to decide?"

As soon as Chen Geng finished speaking, the same person immediately shouted, "Manager Chen, you handle things fairly. We trust you."

"Right, Manager Chen, we all trust you."

"Yes, yes, Manager Chen, whatever you say, we'll do it..."

...

Faced with this chorus of agreement, Chen Geng didn't lose his head. He knew these guys just wanted him to take the lead, and although he didn't mind, in handling this matter, the old man Xie Mingsheng was clearly more experienced: "Old man, what do you think?"

"Simple," the old man said, sipping his tea with a contented look. To him, who had weathered countless storms, this was a trivial matter. "Just have them pay double the wages and bonuses. One part goes to the workers, and one part goes to the units where the workers are from."

Chen Geng thought this was a good suggestion. As for whether the employing units would think the "rental fee" was too high... that was something they could negotiate among themselves, not something to ask him about.

Chen Geng thought the solution was good, but he didn't expect that neither the units lending the personnel nor the units using the personnel were very satisfied with this suggestion. This result left both Chen Geng and Xie Mingsheng quite surprised.

Liu Qianjin explained to Xie Mingsheng, "Old man, Haizhou is a small place, different from Shanghai. People here prefer a fixed number. Bonuses can vary and are easily manipulated, so people are not happy with this. Please understand."

Xie Mingsheng nodded in agreement. "Every place has its own realities. Comrade Qianjin, do you have any good suggestions?"

"Not a good suggestion, but I think the rental fee should be set at 1.5 times the salary," Liu Qianjin said.

Immediately, someone expressed dissatisfaction: "1.5 times? That's too little?"

"Too little?" Liu Qianjin laughed. "The usual rate in Haizhou is 1.2. Is 1.5 too little?"

Liu Qianjin's words silenced the person. Indeed, the usual rate in Haizhou was 1.2, so 1.5 times was not too little.

Liu Qianjin continued, "Moreover, the selected units are the strongest in vehicle repair in Haizhou. But their focus will shift to the 212 Jeep modifications, which will inevitably divert some of their business to others. So, in the long run, everyone's situation will actually improve. From this perspective, is 1.5 times still too little?"

That's right, how could I not think of that? As Liu Qianjin finished speaking, the eyes of the unselected units lit up again.

Indeed, there were over 20 auto repair shops in Haizhou, and about half of the repair business was taken by the top five. The remaining nearly 20 shops struggled. But now, the focus of these five selected units would shift to the more profitable 212 Jeep modifications, and they would inevitably drop some of their repair business. This way, the others could also get a share of the pie, and their lives would be a bit easier.

Thinking this way, everyone immediately broke into smiles.

...

"Comrade Chen, I represent the Third Repair Factory to thank you." At the banquet that evening, Peng Guangming and Liu Qianjin found Chen Geng with their wine glasses and formally toasted him in gratitude.

The reason for their gratitude was, of course, that Chen Geng had successfully facilitated the expansion of the 212 Jeep modifications, greatly alleviating the pressure of the military downsizing and layoffs on the Third Military Equipment Repair Factory. Just by ensuring that the Third Repair Factory could complete the tasks assigned by the superiors, Peng Guangming and Liu Qianjin had to thank Chen Geng.

Chen Geng couldn't accept this, and hurriedly declined, "Director, Secretary, please don't say that. I am also a part of the factory. It's my duty to do what I can for the factory. I would be ashamed if you said that."

"We should be ashamed," Liu Qianjin laughed heartily. "This issue kept me and Old Peng awake at night, but you solved it so easily. For this, shouldn't we thank you?"

Chen Geng tried to decline again.

After some polite exchanges, Liu Qianjin and Peng Guangming finally explained their purpose: besides thanking Chen Geng, they hoped he would report this matter to the military leadership.

"I don't think it's necessary," Chen Geng felt it was too trivial to mention.

"Chen, Chen, you're not thinking clearly. You've done a good job, but even if you have, you need to let the leadership know, right?" Peng Guangming said with a pained expression, as if disappointed in Chen Geng.

"That's right, Chen, your thinking is wrong. I have to criticize you," Liu Qianjin said bluntly. "This isn't about seeking credit. The leaders in our military region value you highly, but the more they value you, the more you shouldn't disappoint them.

You've done a good job, but if you don't report it to the leaders, how will they know? If they don't know, might they think you haven't achieved much in your work? Further, might they think they misjudged you? This would also affect how they view me and Old Peng. They might think we are suppressing you, the new talent, and not giving you opportunities to showcase your abilities. This is a very serious issue, do you understand?"

"..." Chen Geng was stunned: Could it be understood this way?

"So, Chen, listen to me," Liu Qianjin patted Chen Geng's shoulder and earnestly advised, "Compared to other young comrades in our military region, you have a clear advantage. The leaders in our military region pay a lot of attention to you, but you can't let them down. You should frequently report your work and study progress to the leaders, understand?"

Chen Geng swallowed hard. "I understand."

He said he would go, and he would go the next morning without delay. But when Chen Geng was about to ride his Changjiang 750 to the Political Department of the military region the next morning, he encountered a problem...

"Sure, you can have the car, but when will you help me get the paperwork for this car done?" Jin Deli held the keys, looking at Chen Geng with suspicion.

Chen Geng was a bit embarrassed: It's just that I've been busy and forgot about it. Do you have to remember it so precisely? But who is Chen Dajing? He snorted, not showing any guilt, and instead looked at Jin Deli with annoyance. "What? Do you have a problem?"

"I... I..." Under Chen Geng's gaze, Jin Deli couldn't help but shrink back, but then, perhaps feeling he had no reason to back down, he straightened his chest. "You promised me..."

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PS: Brothers, sorry for the slight delay.

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