After Chen Hansheng returned from Xianning University Town, he looked at the time and estimated that the morning class was almost over.
Going to the classroom at this time was equivalent to dangling in front of the teacher when the class was about to end. It was a real provocation. He simply turned the steering wheel and went directly to the New Century Electronics Factory.
The executives in the factory knew that Chen Hansheng was coming, and all followed Zheng Guanti's instructions and politely asked people to send this week's report.
The most important thing is naturally the MP3 project. Chen Hansheng compared it and found that the sales volume this week was indeed gradually climbing, which was much better than the first two weeks after it was launched.
"This result probably met the expectations of other people in the factory, but Zheng Guanti's goal must be higher."
Chen Hansheng felt a little regretful. The MP3 product was launched too hastily. If there was another month of preparation time, the results would definitely be better.
He thought about it and drafted an email to Zheng Guanti.
"This week's sales are OK, and we can almost make back the investment. Director Lin and his team are quite satisfied. What do you think?"
After sending the email, Chen Hansheng leaned back in his boss chair, tapping his index finger unconsciously, waiting for Zheng Guanti's next instruction.
Not long after, Zheng Guanti, who has been a stay-at-home girl in Hong Kong, replied.
Zheng Guanti: From the trend point of view, it's not bad, but it's a little far from my expectations.
Chen Hansheng: It's okay. When you come back from the Chinese New Year, you can host the second round of production and research and development. At that time, add some innovative ideas, and it will definitely be a hit in the market.
Zheng Guanti: I have some problems here. The first and second wives are fighting for the family property. I can't decide on a time, and the market won't wait for us.
Chen Hansheng: Then calm down. There's no point in being anxious.
Zheng Guanti didn't reply to the message for a long time, and Chen Hansheng thought she had left the computer, so he drank coffee, casually browsed the web to read the news, and waited for lunch in the factory cafeteria.
But when it was almost time, Yahoo Mail suddenly popped up a new message notification.
Zheng Guanti: If you were asked to lead the second round of production and research and development, what would you do?
Chen Hansheng smiled and typed back.
Chen Hansheng: I can't do it.
Zheng Guanti: I just asked, and it can be regarded as adopting ideas from many parties.
Chen Hansheng: If I were in charge of production, I would first improve it according to the feedback from the current market, and then increase the variety of styles and colors, and then clean up the after-sales department. Products without after-sales service will not last long.
Zheng Guanti: My ideas are actually similar to yours.
Chen Hansheng: These are sparse and common opinions. Anyone who has studied management knowledge can think of them. I did well in school, so the difficulty is not thinking, but how to implement them.
Zheng Guanti: It is difficult for the management to work together.
Chen Hansheng: It is inevitable. The 20 or 30 managers have different personalities, and they are also very old and experienced. Probably, except for you, they are not convinced by anyone.
Zheng Guanti: Have you met Li Xiaokai, who I mentioned before?
Chen Hansheng: The chief technical engineer of the MP3 project? I have met him several times, but he is a doctor from Caltech, and I am from a second-tier university in China. We have few common topics. He seems to be not very sensitive to the factions in the factory and is on the edge of isolation.
Zheng Guanti: I see. Go to lunch. The cafeteria made braised chicken wings today.
Chen Hansheng was about to type "OK, good afternoon", but suddenly changed his mind. Zheng Guanti knew what dishes were made in the factory cafeteria even though she was far away in Hong Kong. This shows that she knew everything that happened inside New Century.
"Damn, there won't be any cameras in this room."
Chen Hansheng raised his head and stared at the corner of the wall: "I'll close the door and do a striptease. I wonder if Zheng Guanti will see it."
Of course, Chen Hansheng didn't do it in the end. It wasn't because he was shy. It was because there was no steel pipe here, and the dance lacked soul.
However, Zheng Guanti's words also conveyed information, which probably showed that she still had control over the factory. Chen Hansheng touched his chin and pondered for a while, and decisively sat next to Li Xiaokai at lunch.
"Brother Kai, let's eat."
Chen Hansheng greeted him with a smile while holding the plate, not at all shy.
Li Xiaokai was in his 30s, wearing black-framed glasses and a slim-fitting suit. He should be the youngest in the factory management. His clothes were also trendy, unlike the current orthodox corporate managers.
The factory director Lin Zhaohui and his people were all dressed more seriously, with neat ties, and they spoke and acted in a formal manner.
"Hello, Consultant Chen."
Li Xiaokai responded politely and lowered his head to continue eating.
"No, the weather is so cold that I don't have the chance to travel."
Chen Hansheng smiled and asked, "Brother Kai has been in China for so long, have you visited the beautiful mountains and rivers of the motherland?"
"No chance, too busy with work."
Li Xiaokai sighed, "I haven't even been to many scenic spots in Jianye City."
Chen Hansheng encouraged, "Then you have to go around. The maple leaves in Qixia are particularly beautiful at this time, and Jiming Temple is also good. Although Meihua Mountain is relatively remote, it will bloom in December. If you go there when it snows, it will be more charming."
Chen Hansheng did not mention the well-known places such as Confucius Temple, Qinhuai River, and Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum. He specifically picked some scenic spots that ordinary people are not familiar with but have some fame.
Jianye is the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties. It was also the political and cultural center of Jiangnan. There are many cultural landscapes hidden in it. Although Li Xiaokai grew up in the United States, he is Chinese after all, and he still has a unique feeling for these places of interest.
The two had not had much contact before, but Chen Hansheng found the right topic to chat, and Li Xiaokai listened very seriously.
As for Chen Hansheng, if you ask him to do scientific research, it will definitely not work, but when it comes to eating, drinking and having fun, Chen Hansheng has a lot of social experience.
They talked enthusiastically, and other forces in the management watched coldly.
"Why did Chen Hansheng get involved with that American?"
"Probably they are both relatively young. Chen Hansheng is just a college student, and Li Xiaokai is only in his 30s this year. They may have common topics."
"Li Xiaokai's technology is still good, and his views are also very advanced, but he doesn't understand the warmth and coldness of human feelings."
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No one else took Chen Hansheng and Li Xiaokai seriously.
After all, one is just a college student, relying on Zheng Guanti's "favor".
Chen Hansheng is usually low-key and doesn't fight for the limelight, so the management is generally unwilling to provoke him, and everything is fine.
One is a Chinese who grew up drinking milk, has no foundation in China, and is not enough to pose a threat, and it is difficult to shake the power faction in the factory.
As other management left the cafeteria one by one, Chen Hansheng and Li Xiaokai's topic has extended from cultural attractions to ancient myths and legends.
"You said that college students like you grew up and went to college in China."
Li Xiaokai asked curiously: "Do you believe that there are creatures like dragons in China?"
"Yes."
Chen Hansheng immediately replied: "Although the dragon is a totem, it is very lifelike and we often encounter it in our lives."
"Damn, it's true!"
Li Xiaokai became interested: "Are there any strange things in your hometown?"
"I haven't heard of it in my hometown."
Chen Hansheng said seriously: "But my current leader Zhong Jiancheng always asks after dinner, "Do you want to go to Hansheng's one-stop service?" You see, this is everywhere in life."
Li Xiaokai was stunned for a while, and suddenly laughed "hahaha": "I didn't expect you to be so humorous."
The two then went downstairs together, Li Xiaokai returned to the office, and Chen Hansheng returned to school.
In the evening, when Chen Hansheng was playing games in the dormitory, Zheng Guanti suddenly sent a message.
"What do you think of Li Xiaokai as deputy factory director? Let him be fully responsible for the research and development and production of the second round of MP3s, and you can also take up a specific position in the factory."
Chen Hansheng's first reaction was that Zheng Guanti was too impatient. Li Xiaokai's ability was definitely no problem, but others might not obey him.
MP3 cannot be completed by the scientific research department alone. Someone needs to coordinate, just like Zheng Guanti at the beginning.
If Li Xiaokai takes the lead, there will definitely be problems.
But think about it from another angle. If there are loopholes on Li Xiaokai's side, you can check and fill them in time, which is the embodiment of maximizing the role.
"As for the adjustment of the top management, what opinions can I, a college student, give? Brother Ti, you decide."
Chen Hansheng pushed the responsibility first, neither agreeing nor opposing, in case of problems, he would not have to take the blame.
"As for taking up a specific position, I think it's too early."
Chen Hansheng replied that taking up a specific position means that he must stand on Li Xiaokai's side, and Chen Hansheng just wants to remain independent.
"Rocket 101 is also very busy, I'll continue to serve as a consultant and do my best to assist Li Xiaokai."
Chen Hansheng had this idea, let Li Xiaokai charge, and he would give advice from behind.
"Okay, I'll think about it."
Zheng Guanti's message revealed a sense of helplessness.
Chen Hansheng looked at it and didn't reply.
"Fourth brother, hurry up, all the teammates are dead."
Jin Yangming reminded loudly beside him. Chen Hansheng stopped the game when sending the message, and all his teammates were dead.
"What's the hurry!"
Chen Hansheng held a cigarette in his mouth and squinted his eyes and said: "We are hiding our strength and biding our time. Although our teammates died on the way to charge, they also exposed the enemy's position there."
"Old Six, watch carefully, Fourth Brother will show you an extreme comeback with a sniper rifle!"