Rebirth of Bloody Romance

Chapter 386 Contributing to Society

In China, an ancient yet vibrant land, the manufacturing industry shines brightly like a shining pearl.

However, if the glory of China's manufacturing industry is attributed solely to the abundant labor force, it would be like a blind man touching an elephant, only seeing a part of it but not the whole picture.

India, Southeast Asia and even Africa also have huge labor resources, but why is it that only China's manufacturing industry has emerged globally?

The answer may lie in the Chinese people's spirit of hard work and perseverance. This spirit is not simply synonymous with sweatshops, but a kind of tenacity and perseverance deeply rooted in the bones.

When we talk about the Chinese people's hard work and perseverance, we should not ignore the efforts and sacrifices behind them, as well as their desire and pursuit for a better life.

However, equating hard work with sweatshops is undoubtedly a narrow and one-sided understanding. Just as it is rogue to talk about treatment without considering productivity, we cannot judge the hardships and efforts of an era based solely on subjective assumptions.

In the 80s, when material resources were scarce and the country was still poor, division of labor and cooperation became an important force to promote social progress. The Chinese people used their hands and wisdom to weave one piece of clothing after another and cook one delicious dish after another, solving the problem of clothing and food for hundreds of millions of people. In this process, hardship and fatigue became the grinding stone for their growth, rather than the stumbling block that hindered their progress.

So why do workers work so hard but only get so little pay? The reason is simply that the country is poor.

In fact, this is not entirely correct. The deeper reason is that China was at a relatively backward stage in terms of productivity at that time. In this context, improving production efficiency and expanding production scale became a top priority. All of this requires the accumulation of time and experience.

"Mr. Zhong, you are absolutely right!" Yu Guodong's voice was slightly low. At that moment, he seemed to no longer be just the person in charge of each OEM factory, but more like a witness of history, silently watching and recording the magnificent chapter of struggle written by countless workers with their hard sweat.

"Many of our OEM factories have always strictly followed our requirements and fully implemented the piece-rate performance wage system. Those workers are just like tireless machines, wishing they could stay on the production line 24 hours a day. Even if we drive them out, it will not work at all. I have to admit that these workers are really hardworking!"

As he spoke, Yu Guodong's eyes flashed with complicated emotions from time to time. Because he knew very well that in the bustling and busy production line, every worker was actually working hard for his own livelihood and that of his family.

In order to earn just a few dollars more in overtime pay each month, the workers are willing to work harder than ordinary people can imagine.

That kind of reckless spirit of rushing forward really makes people feel deeply moved and sincerely admired.

Zhong Yuemin nodded. "As you can see, the development process of a country's manufacturing industry is like this. At the beginning, there was nothing, but through unremitting exploration and hard work, it gradually went from zero to one. After having a certain foundation, it will continue to strive for excellence and strive to do better; then continue to break through itself and pursue excellence, and finally achieve the transformation from strong to even stronger. Among them, whether it is a qualitative leap or a quantitative accumulation, it has all been precipitated over a long period of time and requires a complete process."

Zhong Yuemin's voice is low and steady, as if every byte contains endless power.

Then, Zhong Yuemin paused for a moment and then continued to talk. "You know, behind this difficult process, there are countless workers who have shed sweat and wisdom. They are not just insignificant screws on the production line, but the solid foundation for the booming manufacturing industry of the entire country!"

"Therefore, we must not be indifferent to such a magnificent development process and forget it easily. Similarly, we must never ignore the contributions of those workers who have always stayed at their posts and made silent contributions. It is precisely because of their unremitting efforts and persistent perseverance day after day that our country's manufacturing industry has been able to start from scratch and gradually grow from a weak one step by step."

Yu Guodong gently picked up the teacup and took a sip carefully. The hot tea slowly slid down his throat, bringing a warm feeling. As he moved, a faint tea fragrance rose and then gradually spread, covering the entire space with a layer of light tea fragrance.

At this moment, the smile on Yu Guodong's face became brighter, as if the fragrance of tea had blended into his smile. His eyes narrowed slightly, and the crow's feet at the corners of his eyes became more lively because of his happy mood.

"Mr. Zhong, hearing what you said, it seems that what we did is as if it will be a great contribution to future generations, as if it is so great!"

Yu Guodong put down his teacup and said with a smile, tapping the table with his hands. Although there was a bit of self-mockery in his tone, it was more of a relaxed and joking tone. However, despite this, it was difficult to conceal the uncontrollable excitement and pride in his heart.

At this moment, Yuan Jun, who was sitting next to him, could no longer hold back his emotions. He slapped his thigh and started to tease. "Yuemin, it's a waste of talent to let you be a teacher! I think you are the material for being a political commissar! Look at your mobilization ability. All of us are excited by what you said."

Hearing Yuan Jun's words, Zheng Tong immediately became energetic. He came to the front with excitement and said with a smile, "Political Commissar Zhong, Leader Zhong, please continue your speech. We, a group of young soldiers, are all relying on you to show us the way forward!"

Zhong Yuemin rolled his eyes helplessly at Yuan Jun and Zheng Tong, but a smile appeared on his lips. He continued to say to Guodong, "I dare not say that it will be a great contribution to future generations, but at least it will contribute to society. Besides, it will benefit both the country and yourself. Don't you think that if you succeed in this, will you be on the Forbes wealth list one day in the future?"

Yu Guodong smiled when he heard this, and a glimmer of longing flashed in his eyes. "Mr. Zhong, it's really possible to hear you say that. Although I know this road is not easy, when I think about the smiling faces of those workers and what we can do for this society, I think it's all worth it."

As long as the Light Industry Federation is established, how many OEM factories will Yu Guodong have, how many products can he export, and how much money can he make! I guess Yu Guodong himself doesn't dare to imagine it!

"Do you know? Each of us is a small wave in the torrent of the times. But it is these seemingly insignificant small waves that converge into the huge waves that drive history forward. Your factory, your workers, they are not just screws on the production line, but also the cornerstone of the development of this country's manufacturing industry." Zhong Yuemin's words were full of affection and encouragement.

Yu Guodong nodded, his eyes more determined. "Mr. Zhong, you are right. Each of us is writing our own story in our own way. And I just want to tell this story more excitingly and meaningfully."

"And Old Yu, the technological transformation project at the foundry must be continuously promoted, and we must continue to provide them with loan support. Don't underestimate this investment, it is not just a simple investment behavior. What is more important is our careful layout for future development." Zhong Yuemin looked into the distance with deep eyes, as if he had already seen a future full of infinite possibilities.

After hearing what Zhong Yuemin said, Yu Dehua couldn't help but frowned, his face full of distress, he couldn't help but said. "Mr. Zhong, do you know? For this project alone, we have lost more than 1000 million RMB in foreign exchange rates! This is definitely not a small amount! In my opinion, it is very generous to be able to lend them money, not to mention that we have also given them such favorable conditions as a fixed exchange rate. For those OEM factories, this is simply a big pie in the sky! You know, there is a full 6 yuan difference between the official exchange rate and the market exchange rate! We lend out 200 million US dollars every year, which means that we have to silently bear the exchange rate loss of up to 1200 million RMB! It is no exaggeration to say that because of this, we will earn 1200 million RMB less a year!"

Zhong Yuemin understands Yu Guodong's concerns, but he values ​​long-term development more. "Old Yu, you are always realistic in your view of things, that's right. But sometimes, we need to have a longer-term vision. Although the technological transformation of these factories will not bring obvious benefits in the short term, in the long run, it will greatly improve their production efficiency and product quality. This is crucial to the stability and development of our entire industrial chain."

Yu Guodong sighed. Although he was still somewhat reluctant, he also understood that Zhong Yuemin's decision was always reasonable. "Mr. Zhong, I know you have a long-term vision, but I just feel sorry for the money. The money we worked so hard to earn is just wasted."

"If they were allowed to adopt a floating exchange rate system, I'm afraid that few of these factories would be able to survive!" Zhong Yuemin shook his head helplessly. In fact, he knew very well that in order to achieve long-term and stable development of the enterprise, taking such measures would bring pain, but it was imperative.

In order to upgrade and transform their technology, some factories did not hesitate to use foreign exchange loans to introduce advanced equipment. After some efforts, they did succeed in improving production efficiency and earning a lot of foreign exchange.

However, the problem is that these hard-earned foreign exchange cannot directly fall into the pockets of the factories themselves. According to regulations, they must eventually be converted into RMB according to the official exchange rate.

But what happens when the time comes to repay the loan? Due to fluctuations in the market exchange rate, the factory can only purchase foreign exchange at a price higher than the official exchange rate. As a result, the factory not only fails to make a profit, but also loses a lot of money.

Hearing this, Yu Guodong couldn't help but grumble, "Hey, Mr. Zhong, just do whatever you say. I'm just complaining."

In fact, Yu Guodong was not really opposed to this situation deep down. After all, in the past few years, because he was responsible for dealing with various manufacturers, he really enjoyed the treatment of being served and flattered by many manufacturers.

Those manufacturers were extremely respectful and flattering to him, and he heard all kinds of nice words all the time, so much so that he felt that the compliments he had heard in his entire life were not as many as those he had heard in just a few years.

Nowadays, wherever he goes, Yu Guodong is always surrounded by people, looking very impressive. Sometimes, he even dares to brag about his wide network of contacts and many friends.

At four o'clock in the afternoon, the sun shone obliquely on the green tiles of the courtyard, covering this ancient and peaceful place with a golden coat.

As the last ray of noise faded away, the courtyard finally became quiet. Zhong Yuemin walked out of the gate slowly, his steps brisk and relaxed, as if he was carrying the fatigue of the day, but in a relaxed mood.

I strolled to the door of Song Xiangjun's house, where there was laughter and joy. Song Xiangjun was playing with her two children, Song Siqi and Song Sihai.

The two little guys are now one year old, and they still walk crookedly, like little penguins who have just learned to walk. They are both adorable and worrying.

Suddenly, Song Sihai staggered and seemed to fall. However, at this critical moment, he did not forget to reach out to pull his sister Song Siqi in front of him. As a result, the two of them lost their balance and fell to the ground together.

Zhong Yuemin was quick and came to the two little guys in almost an instant. He easily picked them up, one in each hand, as if he was carrying out a silent rescue operation.

Song Siqi stared at Zhong Yuemin with a pair of bright eyes, curiously, and shouted "Ah, Ah, Ah". Her voice was clear and pleasant, but people couldn't understand what she was saying. Maybe she was expressing her gratitude to Zhong Yuemin, or maybe she was curiously asking him why he was here.

Song Sihai was giggling on the side, as if he was both excited and proud of his "adventure".

Seeing this, Song Xiangjun couldn't help but laugh. "Yuemin, these two little guys are so naughty."

"Children are like this!"

As he said this, he bent down and put the two cute little guys back on the ground.

Then, he took out four brand new big unity notes from his pocket. Zhong Yuemin smiled, his eyes full of love and affection, and slowly handed the notes to the two little guys. "Here, babies, this is your New Year's money."

The two little guys blinked their big round eyes, stared at the colorful paper bills in front of them with curiosity for a while, then stretched out their chubby little hands, grabbed them, and laughed.

Little Siqi couldn't wait to open her mouth, revealing a few small teeth, and pretended to take a bite of the banknote. Seeing this scene, Zhong Yuemin couldn't help laughing. "You two little guys are really little foodies!"

Song Xiangjun on the side was not happy to hear this. She rolled her eyes at Zhong Yuemin and said angrily, "Hmph, you still have the nerve to say that other people's children are foodies? I think you are the biggest foodie! Girls and sons, please don't pay attention to this bad guy."