In the evening, in an alley on Yicheng North Road, in a newly opened small restaurant, Zhao Weicheng and Liu Junsheng encountered Jiang Tao and the owner Zhu Siqi explaining the dishes as soon as they entered the door. Zhao Weicheng said to Jiang Tao:
"Jiang Tao, things may have changed. When I was about to get off work, the general manager called me and said that the Water Conservancy Bureau project would be rescheduled. I guess the relevant customers have found the general manager." Zhao Weicheng said angrily.
Jiang Tao said quickly: "It doesn't matter. Don't worry. Let's drink first."
After a while, the food and wine were served. "Brothers, although this small shop is inconspicuous, there are several dishes that are particularly authentic. The ingredients used are wild products from the mountains, such as salted wild boar, wild bracken, wild bracken, and so on." Mushrooms, dried bamboo shoots, etc. are all ingredients that cannot be bought in the market. I was lucky enough to taste them here with a friend last time and felt very good. I thought I would invite the two brothers to try them if I had the opportunity, without asking for your permission. I ordered a few things without permission." Jiang Tao opened the bottle and poured some wine.
"It's rare that you think of us when you have something delicious, but it's really good. Even big hotels in Yicheng may not be able to serve it. This pickled wild boar tastes really good, without the original earthiness. The fishy smell is not greasy at all, and the texture is really good." Zhao Weicheng commented while chewing, as if he was a gourmet.
Liu Junsheng also smiled and said: "You are having a lively meal here, and Jiang Tao's heart feels so cold, so cold."
Zhao Weicheng looked at Liu Junsheng with some confusion and said, "I don't think you seem to be in a hurry at all. What's going on? Don't be so pretentious, just tell me."
Liu Junsheng took a sip of wine, picked up a piece of wild boar meat, chewed it a few times, and said: "At the beginning, I was puzzled. Lao Zhao has always been responsible for arranging the company's project division, and the general manager has never interfered. I privately asked Xiao Chen, the general manager’s secretary, and found out the whole story.”
Zhao Weicheng said: "Is it a big deal?"
"Executive Vice Mayor Peng Yueming's relative, the general manager can't refuse. I asked about this deputy mayor's relative. What do you think?" Liu Junsheng continued to say slowly.
"Do we know each other? Judging from your leisurely look, there must be something fishy?" Zhao Weicheng simply stopped urging.
"We don't have to worry now, let things ferment, and there will definitely be changes." Liu Junsheng continued: "These guys are a group of mixed society. Unfortunately, they were beaten this afternoon. The strange thing is The guy who was beaten was arrested instead."
"Brother, the situation is unclear now. It's useless for us to rush. What I should prepare is to continue. Sometimes it's up to people to make things happen. Brother Liu, what do you think? If it doesn't work, you can just change the project." Jiang Tao said .
"I think it's right to wait for the time being. Old Zhao, please leave the project drawings and related information to Jiang Tao. The preparations will continue. The results will be available in two days at most." Liu Junsheng picked up a piece of dried bamboo shoots and ate it. .
Zhao Weicheng took out all the information from his handbag and said, "The drawings and related information are here. You can come to the company tomorrow morning."
"The general manager has been going to the city for meetings in the past few days to discuss the restructuring of the enterprise. It is estimated that the difficulties will be relatively large and it will be difficult to implement." Liu Junsheng said leisurely.
Jiang Tao said with a smile: "Enterprise restructuring is imperative. If we don't take this step, it will be a matter of time before the enterprise goes bankrupt. Problems and difficulties do exist, but I think the key to the problem is not that."
Zhao Weicheng and Liu Junsheng looked at each other, and Liu Junsheng said with a smile: "Then tell me."
Jiang Tao said: "Actually, the question is very simple. Who will benefit from the enterprise restructuring and who will be disadvantaged? If the enterprise restructuring is successful, first of all, the government will no longer have to add fuel and blood to these struggling enterprises and solve huge financial expenditures. After a short cultivation period, , you can get tax returns, which is obviously beneficial to the government. Enterprise employees seem to have broken their iron rice bowl, but they will soon see returns in income; so who is disadvantageous? Some rely on corporate management loopholes to harm the public and enrich themselves. A few people have their own pockets, and some government officials rely on taking advantage of enterprises."
Jiang Tao took a bite of the food and said: "Actually, what the government has to do is one thing, and that is to make up its mind!"
Both managers looked at Jiang Tao with shocked eyes. Jiang Tao said with a smile: "I usually like to read some domestic and foreign information in this regard, and some of them are very reasonable. Enterprise restructuring is the general trend. First, we must completely break the rules and regulations of the planned economy at the national level and lead enterprises to On the track of market economy. In fact, the Soviet Union set a good example for us."
Liu Junsheng calmly thought about Jiang Tao's remarks, and then said: "So what issues need to be paid attention to in enterprise restructuring? For example, what are the Soviet Union's aspects in this regard that we need to learn from?"
Jiang Tao continued: "Whether it is beneficial to the country in the long run to strictly prevent the loss of state-owned assets, we cannot simply look at the government getting rid of its burdens. After the restructuring of state-owned enterprises in the Soviet Union, many important enterprises related to the lifeblood of the country fell into the hands of private oligarchs, such as : Oil, electricity, rail transportation, etc.”
Zhao Weicheng nodded and said: "You really need to study a lot. Your views are indeed very novel. You have changed a lot during this time."
The three of them drank the wine in their glasses together. Jiang Tao said with a smile: "Brothers, I told the owner of this shop that you two will each bring back a salty ham later. Next time I have a reason to go to your house. Drink.”
Zhao Weicheng and Liu Junsheng smiled at each other and did not refuse. Zhao Weicheng said: "It's strange for you kid. Compared with before, it's like a different one. I'm not that good for you. I'm indeed much more agile than before. Old Liu, what do you think?"
Liu Junsheng stared at Jiang Tao and said: "The change is obvious, but it is normal for a boy to change with just a hint or an inducement. However, this boy is lucky enough to be chosen by your old man. It’s not easy for Zhao to be optimistic. The company’s current performance is not very good. It looks promising, but the future is uncertain. I also hope that you will become prosperous in the future, but don’t forget to support us two brothers. "
"Do you know why I like to help Jiang Tao?" Zhao Weicheng took a sip of wine, put down the glass and said to Liu Junsheng:
"Lao Liu, have you seen my third brother?" Lao Zhao continued to speak slowly.
"I've seen it before. I saw it when I went to your hometown the year we changed jobs and came back..." Old Liu suddenly stopped as he spoke.
"Doesn't he look a lot like my third brother, especially his silly smile?" Zhao Weicheng put down his chopsticks, took out a few napkins, and wiped his eyes a few times, "I owe my third brother a lot. From the first sight When I saw Jiang Tao, I thought it was my third brother coming from home."
Jiang Tao was stunned. He had never known that such a thing existed. He just thought that Zhao Weicheng was more modest and easy to get in touch with. He looked at Liu Junsheng in confusion.
After Liu Junsheng understood, he said to Jiang Tao: "Jiang Tao, Lao Zhao is the second eldest child in the family. The eldest sister is the elder sister. She got married very early. There is a younger brother in the family who is the third eldest child. There is also a younger sister below, and the third eldest child is working at home. My parents were not in good health at home, so I relied on my younger brother to earn work points and take care of his parents. There were many lakes and rivers in his hometown. Unfortunately, he contracted schistosomiasis early and could not be cured for a long time, which caused his body to collapse. At that time, Zhao Qianqiu Everything was great. There was really no way for Lao Zhao to apply for transfer of employment and return to his hometown. However, it was already too late. In the end, the third child was seriously ill and passed away. He was not yet twenty years old when he died. He should be about the same age as you now. What a good young man. Ah, he always smiles when he talks. Lao Zhao is very sad, saying that he has given such a heavy burden to such a weak brother. Back then, when Lao Zhao joined the army, the third child was only thirteen or fourteen years old. I always feel that he is dragging my brother down. Don’t tell me, your boy is really similar, he is almost born from the same mold. I said that I feel an inexplicable familiarity with you as soon as I see him."
He turned around and held Lao Zhao's shoulders and said, "Old Zhao, don't be sad. It's God's arrangement, and it's also Lao San's eternal attachment to you. Let us have this opportunity. Let's take good care of Lao San together!"
Jiang Tao was also moved by this story, with tears in his eyes. He stood up and walked to the two of them, and said excitedly: "Eldest brother, second brother, in comparison, your third brother and I have the same experience. Due to special circumstances, It was difficult. I was admitted to university but had no conditions to study. My father was seriously ill and my mother was in poor health. I also had younger brothers and younger sisters who had to go to school. I had no choice but to go out to work. I am very grateful for this coincidence and very willing. I have this opportunity to be worthy of my two brothers.”
Then, three pairs of big hands held each other tightly.
