The Lord of the World Begins from the Siheyuan

Li Ming tried his best to satisfy Zhou Xiaobai's small request.

"I'll find an opportunity to talk to the factory leaders to reduce Sha Zhu's workload so that Sha Zhu can have more time to think about recipes."

"Because it has to be written in detail and carefully, the progress will be slower."

"Actually, I have to blame the previous reception work. During that time, Shazhu worked overtime every day. He was busy for several months and had no time to write recipes."

Zhou Xiaobai said softly: "You bad guy, that's when you sneaked into my room."

"You didn't chase me away either, which shows that we two fell in love and came together."

"Yeah. I really like you." Zhou Xiaobai was so direct.

"me too."

Li Ming just hugged the little man in his arms tighter and didn't do anything.

The little girl has to get up early the next day, so it is not suitable to overwork herself.

Quietly feeling the other person's affection, after a while, Zhou Xiaobai asked with concern:

"Is it easy to find the machinery and equipment for making noodles? How about we stop keeping it a secret and tell my dad in advance so he can find it?"

The little cotton-padded jacket has indeed begun to leak. In order to save her boyfriend from trouble, she has already made plans to call her dad.

Li Ming said softly: "It's a trivial matter. You don't need your father to take action. I have already arranged for someone."

"There are many seventh- and eighth-level masters in the steel rolling mill. As long as they have a machine to look at carefully, they can make it."

"I happen to have a neighbor in my courtyard who works in a noodle factory, so we can visit the noodle factory."

"For conveyor belts and motors, you can also ask people at the noodle factory for purchasing channels."

Zhou Xiaobai asked doubtfully: "Shouldn't we directly ask the factory that produces these machines?"

Li Ming slowly explained to her, "The noodles of instant noodles are bent and rolled into a ball, which is different from ordinary noodles."

"There is a big difference between kneading noodles and pressing noodles. They are different from cutting the noodles. There are also steps to cook the noodles for instant noodles. The machines for both are different."

"Besides, I don't know if those factories are still producing, or my own factory can better control the production progress."

The main thing is that these machines are not difficult.

For example, the equipment used for cooking noodles is actually a long and large steamer.

The machine shop of the steel rolling mill is fully equipped with tools.

For the different machines, he planned to bring a set of equipment that would arrive later in the port city to the capital for Yi Zhonghai and others to copy.

Once the imitation is completed, the drawings will be surveyed and mapped. If new equipment is needed in the future, new equipment can be continuously produced.

He also brought a new business to the steel rolling mill, providing instant noodle production lines at home and abroad.

Suddenly, he gained a huge burst of energy.

After much thought and elimination, Li Ming guessed that it might have been provided by Zhong Yuemin, whom he had been silently observing. That elder sister Liu Yan may have succeeded.

Finally started to pay off.

Li Ming is in a good mood and wants to have another game tonight.

"Xiao Bai. I've been chatting for a long time and I'm a little hungry. I want to eat steamed buns."

"It's coming again." The little girl is not like those 30-year-old people, and her needs are not high.

"I'll help you grow up quickly."

"Um"

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The next morning, it was still dark.

Li Ming helped the sleeping Zhou Xiaobai adjust the alarm clock before leaving.

He did not go back directly to No. 95 Courtyard.

Went to Hong Kong City first.

After a three-minute ride downstairs to the pier, he launched a speedboat. The roar started and quickly subsided.

The speedboat was already speeding towards the depths of the ocean.

The amount of soil collected along the port pier is so small that Li Ming recently drove a speedboat to the outer sea to collect it.

The early morning drive was very refreshing.

The residents of the port city have just woken up.

The headlines in the newspapers were about the 'fish head' case.

"Basically satisfied with this rectification, we will see what happens in the future."

Many people lamented that it ended in such an anticlimactic manner and that they had to kill a few sacrifice flags anyway.

Well-informed people knew the result yesterday afternoon.

Although it was something that was expected, it also made many people feel relieved.

The port city is still the same port city.

The wine continued to be drunk, music was played, and dancing continued.

These people are happy too early, and the bigger show is yet to come.

a few days later.

3 month 14 day.

Central.

Xingchen company conference room.

There's still some time before the meeting.

The eldest brother-in-law's eyes were very obvious, "Have you read the newspaper? The news about cutting corners in public housing estates."

Tang Hongde from Mars Trading responded: "I saw it. It seems that Manager Lin also mentioned this last time."

"Unexpectedly, what was exposed in the newspaper was even more serious."

Lin Changjiu from the ham sausage factory nodded and said: "Indeed. What I learned is only a little bit about it."

The eldest uncle shook his head and was speechless, "These people really have no conscience at all, they dare to accept any money."

Lin Changjiu said curiously: "The newspapers are a bit strange. Both sides are scolding each other for not reporting what they knew."

Tang Hongde laughed and said: "Both sides said that the nose has eyes. It is indeed a bit outrageous."

The eldest uncle said indifferently: "Those are all minutiae, key matters, and cutting corners."

Wen Guangshun, an instant noodle factory, chatted up: "This time the people from the Public Works Department can't cover up the problem, right?"

Lin Changjiu watched the show and said, "The matter has been exposed. Let's see if anyone brave enough signs to say it's okay!"

The whistleblowers Li Ming and Lou Xiao'e came over from the chairman's office.

The eldest uncle straightened his suit and sat upright, "Let's have a meeting first and talk later."

Sit down each.

Manager Tang Hongde of Mars Trading reported: "The sales volume of instant noodles in the first week has been calculated."

"The three flavors of braised beef, pork bone soup, and mushroom stewed chicken all sold 15 bags, ranking first."

"Including the inventory reserved before listing, all have been sold out, and a payment of HK$90 has been credited to the company's account."

"Director Li, do you think we need to make some fine adjustments?"

Li Ming was not surprised when he heard Lou Xiao'e talk about these data before the meeting.

"It seems that I underestimated the spending power of Hong Kong citizens."

The eldest uncle added: "You are not underestimating their spending power, but you are underestimating their love for gambling."

“Not only did I buy delicious noodles, but I also got a chance to draw a car for free.”

"If I don't participate, more than 1 yuan will pass by. How long will it take to earn more than 1 yuan?"

Li Ming decided: "A 5 cent pack of instant noodles is still relatively expensive after all. Most families need to cook their own meals to live frugally."

"We will continue to supply goods at this rate this week. If there is no difference in the sales data next week, the production capacity of noodle cakes will be transferred to one line for instant noodles."

Everyone has no objection to waiting for the market's reaction before making a decision.

Manager Wen Guangshun of the instant noodle factory reported: "Director Li. Recently, many people have come to our factory and want to bypass the Mars Trading Company and purchase goods directly from the factory." Tang Hongde explained: "Maybe it's because the profit margin we give them is relatively low. , so I want to skip the Mars trade.”

The actual supply price of noodle cakes in tea restaurants is 2 cents each, and those who buy more items will receive discounts of up to 5 cents.

A pack of instant noodles can be sold for 5 cents, which shows how big the profit margin is.

The consignment price offered by Mars Trading Company to ordinary stores is 4 cents per pack. Those who can get a lot of goods and can pay in cash will be offered the price of 5 cents per pack.

There are 5 packs in one bag. Ordinary consignment stores earn 2 cents from selling one bag, while stores that use money to purchase the goods earn 5 cents.

If it weren't for the short supply of instant noodles, compared with other small commodities, the profit margin would indeed be low.

Some people will naturally think of trying instant noodle factories directly.

Lou Xiao'e asked doubtfully: "Those people should be able to find out that we are from the same company, right?"

Li Ming said casually: "There are always people who think they are smart and want to give it a try."

"When customers come to the factory, ask the receptionist to speak kindly and make it clear that Mars Company is responsible for sales in Hong Kong City."

Wen Guangshun nodded and said, "Okay."

Then we discussed issues such as tight delivery manpower and the purchase of additional trucks.

The ham sausage factory studies the progress of starch sausages.

Deal with all the minor problems encountered one by one.

Li Ming has other matters, and Lou Xiao'e is responsible for the follow-up matters.

Beijing.

In a temporary shed at the third phase construction site of the steel rolling mill staff building.

"Hello, Chief Li."

"Section Chief Li is here."

As long as there are greetings, Li Ming responds enthusiastically.

"Young Gong, how are you? How are the measurements?"

A new batch of instant noodles production line just arrived yesterday. He got a few pieces of equipment here first.

Deputy Chief Engineer You of the steel rolling mill smiled and said: "We have almost measured it. We can start trial production after we go back and sort out the drawings."

"This design is quite clever. By setting the conveyor belts entering and exiting the noodle cutting machine to different speeds, and adding some baffles, the noodles can be stacked into a curved shape."

Deputy Chief Engineer You was also fired and no longer cared about the factory affairs. It was Section Chief Li's people who went to Shanghai to conduct the investigation.

Li Ming asked: "Is it okay to process these parts in our factory?"

Deputy Chief Engineer You said with confidence: "The motor can't be repaired, and the other problems are not big."

"For parts that cannot be made in the factory, I will find other people to take care of them."

Li Ming had already thought about it and arranged for Zhang Haiyang to contact the motor factory.

Yi Zhonghai reminded: "We have to hurry up. I'm afraid that the factory's production tasks will resume later and there will be no time to process these parts."

It goes without saying that the technical strength of an eighth-level worker is high.

I have been idle in the factory every day recently.

Based on the concept of not wasting talents, Li Ming asked Yi Zhonghai to do more things.

"Master Yi, you are right. Now every unit is calling for the resumption of production, and it is indeed possible to return to the previous labor intensity at any time."

"Where is Director Liu Haizhong?"

Team leader Qiu of the employee building who came to watch the excitement said: "I had tea with Director Liu in the office, and he seemed to have returned to the factory beforehand."

Li Ming said calmly: "Then ignore him."

"Team Leader Qiu, I have to ask you to do me one more favor today. Get everyone to go to Dong Laishun to cook hot pot for me."

Team Leader Qiu understood Section Chief Li's forthright style and did not refuse with any pretense, "It's dinner time, where are you?"

"I have an appointment in the west of the city to deal with the motor and conveyor belt."

Deputy Chief Engineer You said politely: "Chief Li, there is no need to spend so much money. We can just go back to the factory and eat in the canteen."

Yi Zhonghai said equally politely: "Yes."

Several other people who recorded the hand test data also spoke politely.

Li Ming said with a smile: "I have arranged the location, ordered the food, and paid for it."

"Team leader Qiu, I went to Donglaishun. Please report your name as the instant noodle production line research and development team."

Team leader Qiu smiled and said, "Okay, I will definitely arrange everything for you."

Li Ming really has a dinner party in the west of the city.

Liuquan lives in the restaurant.

Luo Yun was treating a guest, but this time she waited for him specially and did not serve the food in advance.

"Chief Li, you are late again."

"I just came over from the instant noodle production line research and development team. I was going to have dinner with them, but I turned that away and came to your banquet."

Li Ming sat next to Zhou Xiaobai.

Zhou Xiaobai asked with concern: "What about the people in the R&D team?"

"I asked someone to help me invite them to Dong Laishun for hotpot."

Luo Yun said with a smile: "I didn't expect it to be such a coincidence. Have you asked the waiter to serve the food?"

"I told you when I came in. Please tell me quickly, why are you inviting me to dinner today?"

Luo Yun's smile continued, "Didn't the military training begin? In such a cold day, Xiaobai is suffering and freezing outside. You should feel bad, right?"

Li Ming smiled and said: "I must feel bad. Military training is indeed taking place in various schools recently, but it has nothing to do with you."

"Isn't your school holding an exhibition right now?"

"I remember, the crime exhibit called 'Joint Action'."

Luo Yun asked back, "Did you listen to what Xiaobai said?" Zhang Haiyang was not mentioned because we didn't talk about these things at the research institute.

"Xiaobai didn't tell me. I'm well-informed."

Li Ming then joked: "I knew about your school's orchard, garden, small zoo, and sewing factory before."

"I didn't expect that your school also has a dedicated washing machine room and a standard swimming pool."

“Even the wood used to build the auditorium is high-grade wood specially transported from the Northeast.”

"It's so extravagant. The school has been built into an aristocratic grand view garden with towers and pavilions."

Luo Yun retorted: "It's too exaggerated, isn't it? It just has a small pavilion."

Li Ming continued to tease: "Keeping cats and playing with dogs, the health center was smashed, wooden beds and tables were burned, and books and specimens were also destroyed."

It's all facts, and Luo Yun can't refute it, "You know quite a lot, don't you?"

"I must pay more attention to the school where Xiaobai studies. Have all those who vandalized public property and beaten people been arrested?"

Luo Yun shook her head and said, "I don't know much about it either. You have to ask Zhang Haiyang about this. He knows more. Many people are his friends."

"I have to ask more clearly. Xiaobai's safety is my biggest concern."

Zhou Xiaobai said softly: "Don't worry. It's okay. There should be no problems in the school."

Li Ming said softly: "You don't understand. The leader above commented, 'Bandits, absolutely bandits.' Do you think I can feel at ease?"

"Is it so serious?" Zhou Xiaobai did not participate and indeed did not have a thorough understanding of the situation outside.

"It's much more serious than the quarrels you see in the compound. To say they are bandits is an understatement."

Zhou Xiaobai frowned and said, "The noisy family in the compound are like bandits."

Li Ming said softly: "So, it's more serious than that. Do you think it's more vicious than the bandits? I definitely don't worry about your safety."

"And in such cold weather, it's easy to get frostbite on your hands, so don't go to military training later."

"I'll give you a certificate, saying that you are busy researching convenient and fast food, and you are at a critical juncture in researching the problem."

Luo Yun hurriedly whispered: "There is still me! Don't forget me!"

"I'm treating you to dinner today because I want you to help me issue a certificate." (End of Chapter)