The factory had just purchased new machines, and the output had more than doubled, and it was almost out of stock. This caught Zhang Jiaqiang a little off guard.
The main reason is obvious, that is, there are more export orders.
The weather in Screw Country is cold and light industry is scarce. High-calorie foods and plastic products, especially lighters, are particularly popular.
These coincide with the products of Zhangjiaqiang's two factories. New biscuits, lighters, and plastic products have become in short supply.
This has put tremendous pressure on the factory, which already had good sales. Now the machines are running continuously and the workers are working in three shifts, but they still cannot complete the order.
The only solution is to add more machines and workers.
But this cannot be done in a short time, and it is useless to have funds in hand. Machines must be bought or ordered, workers need training, etc.
"I'll figure out the production volume, what else can I do?"
Zhang Jiaqiang has an idea in his mind that can solve the lighter production problem, but it requires some sacrifices and is still being weighed.
Gao Jie said, "For the second batch of goods, the little sister said that the other party cannot pay in cash and needs to exchange items. I dare not ship the goods for the time being. I would like to ask for your opinion!"
In the 1990s, after the disintegration of the Screw Country, due to the lack of daily necessities and the crazy depreciation of the currency, bartering with neighboring countries became the norm.
This allowed other countries to gain a lot of advantages, especially China, which exchanged agricultural products for many of the high technologies of the time.
But it’s already 1994, and you’re still bartering?
Zhang Jiaqiang didn't think he could get any advantage, so he asked immediately.
"What are they going to give in exchange for it?"
Gao Jie smiled awkwardly and said, "The other party is from the navy over there. He said he wants to exchange it for a warship, and an aircraft carrier is also fine!"
Several aircraft carriers were indeed replaced that year, but they were all empty shells, and the high technology inside had long been dismantled.
But even the shell has research value here. After the research is completed, it can be sold for scrap metal.
Of course, selling scrap metal is just a joke, and it will never reach that level.
Zhang Jiaqiang said, "Just wait a moment!"
He turned around while holding the phone and asked, "Two old men, please interrupt. Let me ask something, do we need to scrap the aircraft carrier?"
After saying this, Zhang Jiaqiang was a little embarrassed, feeling like an international gangster and a liar.
puff!
Zhou Lusheng had just taken a sip of tea, and when he heard this, he turned around and sprayed all the tea into Zhao Jianqiang's face.
Old man Xie also coughed violently and was speechless for a while.
Zhou Lusheng hurriedly brought a towel to Zhao Jianqiang, whose face was dripping with tea.
Zhang Jiaqiang added, "What I said is true!"
Zhou Lusheng said, "This is a big deal, don't ask me!"
Old man Xie patted his chest several times and finally regained his breath.
"Returning the aircraft carrier, why didn't you talk about the space shuttle?"
Zhang Jiaqiang shook his head and said, "The space shuttle is suspended, and there may be scrapped battleships!"
After speaking, he briefly introduced the situation and looked at the two old men expectantly.
Old Man Xie stroked his beard and said, "Ask your godfather directly about this, and he will definitely give you a satisfactory answer!"
Zhang Jiaqiang said, "Isn't he retired? Why does he still care about this matter?"
Old man Xie waved his hand and said, "What do you know? He is still using his residual energy. Come on, I will help you ask in a while. I happen to have other things to ask him!"
Zhang Jiaqiang turned around and picked up the phone, "Let's ship the goods. Don't waste time. With the two of them here, I don't think we can suffer a loss!"
He doesn't have much confidence in Xiao Yao, but Pu Zhenhuai's skills are quite convincing.
She is the only one who can deceive others. It will be difficult for others to deceive her, except of course Zhang Jiaqiang.
After taking Gao Jie's call, he called Gao Shou again and asked him to start selling those junk stocks at high prices tomorrow. Neon had to continue to hold them and wait for the best time.
Now that we have decided to develop industry in Longcheng, we can't delay it. Once it starts, funds will be tight. Therefore, those indifferent stocks are good at cashing out, and having more funds will also be a help.
Zhang Jiaqiang buttoned up the phone and was about to get up when his eyes were caught by several old photos pressed under the glass on the table.
In this era, few people use photo albums. Most people have the habit of using photo frames to put some precious photos in them.
Of course, there are also some that are directly pressed under the glass plate on the table, which seems more convenient.
Most of these photos are of Zhou Lusheng and his wife when they were young, and there are even photos of him in uniform when he was in the army.
Among them is a family portrait of a family of four. Middle-aged Zhou Lusheng is holding his son, and Mrs. Zhou is holding her daughter. The whole family is standing in the garden in front of a small building and laughing very happily.
What made Zhang Jiaqiang curious was that their daughter looked very familiar, a sense of deja vu, but he couldn't remember where he had seen this person.
According to time, this little girl should be in her twenties and thirty at the moment.
Maybe he saw it wrongly, Zhang Jiaqiang shook his head.
Mrs. Zhou brought a cup of tea, placed it in front of Zhang Jiaqiang, and said kindly, "Jiaqiang, please drink some water to moisten your throat after talking on the phone for a long time!"
Zhang Jiaqiang quickly stood up and thanked him.
Mrs. Zhou liked this young man very much. Seeing that he was paying attention to the photo just now, she pointed at the glass plate and said.
"This is when the People's Republic of China was just founded. This picture is when Lao Zhou and I just got married. This picture is before we came to Dragon City..."
Zhang Jiaqiang lost no time and said, "Auntie, you were so beautiful when you were young!"
The old lady was so praised that she covered her mouth and laughed, "This kid really knows how to talk!"
Lao Zhou shouted from the other side, "My wife looks good now too!"
"Go away, you are not serious. I am talking about photos with my children. What are you meddling in!"
After scolding Lao Zhou, she continued to introduce the photos. When she mentioned the family photos, she paused obviously and said in a calm tone.
"This photo was taken before the earthquake. Just a few days ago, there was an earthquake. My daughter was also in that earthquake. Hey, if she were still here, she would be two years older than you. I won't mention it. Let's have dinner. go!"
Zhang Jiaqiang didn't want to be comforted, so he just held the old lady's arm and walked to the dining table. Before leaving, he turned around and took another look at the little girl in the photo.
It looks so familiar!
"The fight is finally over. It's my turn. You eat first and don't wait for me!"
Old man Xie hurried to the phone, grabbed the receiver and started dialing.
"Hey, you should fight after eating, old man!" Zhou Lusheng complained.
Old man Xie held the phone and muttered for a long time, but his voice was too low and he was far away, so Zhang Jiaqiang couldn't hear what he said clearly.
It's better for everyone to start eating first, and wait until he comes back from playing before the banquet officially begins.
Lao Zhou and Lao Xie told many stories, Zhang Jiaqiang made the elderly laugh with his jokes, Zhao Jianqiang cheered from the side, making the atmosphere more lively, but Xiao Zhen looked very reserved with his head bowed and silent.
The atmosphere of the meal was quite harmonious. In the end, the guests and hosts had a great time, and it was not until nearly nine o'clock that Zhang Jiaqiang said goodbye.
Lao Xie was left overnight by Zhou Lusheng.
Zhao Jianqiang also had to act as a driver to take Zhang Jiaqiang and others to the garage to meet Tiezhu and others.
As he was going out, Old Man Xie grabbed Zhang Jiaqiang and said, "Jia Qiang, as an elder, I have something to advise you. It's up to you whether you listen or not, but it's up to me whether to say it or not!"
Zhang Jiaqiang pretended to be listening attentively, "Just say it, I know it must be for my own good!"
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