"Little Li, these few are introduced by Brother Zhao. They said they wanted to visit Director Zhao. Is the director in a meeting right now?"
The doorman, who led Chen Yang and the others in, casually asked a young man in the office.
Seeing his relaxed demeanor, Chen Yang immediately felt that this person was not simple. He called Zhao Dehan "Brother Zhao" and the staff of the Administration for Industry and Commerce "Little Li."
If he didn't have some influence or background, with his way of addressing others, he probably wouldn't be able to survive in the unit.
"Captain Chen, why bother you to come in person? Just call me, and I'll greet you at the door."
"The director's son introduced them. I will definitely make arrangements. How dare I neglect them."
Li Ming, the receptionist at the Administration for Industry and Commerce, quickly got up from his seat to greet them.
"Ah, I received a cigarette from them. They offered cigarettes and lit them for me. That's just how I am. If someone honors me, I can't refuse."
"Brothers, I've brought you here. Little Li will be responsible for your reception from now on. If you have any issues, you can find me too. Brother Zhao and I have a good relationship."
Chen Hongming took a puff of his cigarette and prepared to leave quickly.
"Captain Chen, thank you for your help."
"What a coincidence, my surname is also Chen. My name is Chen Yang. We are from the same clan. Next time I find Brother Dehan for a drink, I'll have him invite you too, and we'll have a drink together."
As Chen Hongming was leaving, Chen Yang casually replied. In those days, security personnel also had established positions, and a security captain's rank was not lower than that of a section chief working in an office.
For Chen Hongming to become a captain at such a young age, it was impossible that he didn't have some ability or background. If there was an opportunity to build good relations, Chen Yang would not let it pass.
"That would be great, but I dare not drink with Brother Zhao. He likes to drink 'Shao Daozi' (a type of strong liquor), and that wine is too hard to drink. I can't swallow it."
Chen Hongming smiled and didn't say much. He sent Chen Yang and the others in also because of Zhao Dehan. His family and Zhao Dehan's family had a long-standing friendship.
His job was arranged by Zhao Weimin, who was then serving in the Municipal Management Committee. Of course, Zhao Dehan's father also played a role in getting him into the Approval and Metrology Institute.
If Chen Yang was really on good terms with Zhao Dehan, he would join them. If they were just acquaintances, he wouldn't bother to get involved.
"Comrade Li, hello. My name is Chen Yang. Brother Dehan mentioned yesterday that he would arrange for us to visit Director Zhao today. I heard Director Zhao is quite interested in our 'Meng Hui' (Dream Recycle) radio from Wan Province."
"As it happens, this shop is owned by me. I came back to visit my hometown during the Chinese New Year and took the liberty to visit Director Zhao."
After Chen Hongming left, Chen Yang started chatting with the young Li Ming, explaining his purpose and identity.
Chen Yang didn't need to say these things; Li Ming, as the receptionist, would have asked anyway. It was better for him to state his purpose first, which would seem more sincere.
"What?"
"The 'Meng Hui' radio is owned by you? Are you really the boss of the first individually-owned business in our country?"
Li Ming looked at Chen Yang, his mouth wide open in surprise.
This was because their Director Zhao had mentioned the 'Meng Hui' radio from the neighboring Wan Province many times in meetings. It was not only the first individually-owned business in the country.
In less than a year, it had opened branches in all areas above the county level in Wan Province, and it had pioneered the system of individually-owned businesses paying business taxes to support local finances.
The matter of 'Meng Hui' radio had even reached the capital.
It was heard that the highest leader had personally summoned the main leaders of Wan Province and the head of the Wan Province Administration for Industry and Commerce. Of course, no one knew what they discussed.
However, to be personally received by that leader was a lifelong dream for many officials.
Clearly, that leader was quite optimistic about this individually-owned business, otherwise, he would not have summoned people from Wan Province alone. A new head of the provincial Administration for Industry and Commerce at this level was not qualified to meet him.
Therefore, now, as long as people were not too foolish and had a little bit of news, they understood a principle: vigorously develop the individual economy.
Things like reselling or private sales were things of the past. They were over.
Now, all newly appointed cadres in the industry and commerce sector knew that they had only three things to do: develop, develop, and damn develop!
This was why Zhao Weimin mentioned the 'Meng Hui' radio from Wan Province so many times. Although Jiangsu Province had also established several individually-owned businesses recently, the results were far inferior to those achieved in Wan Province.
Jiangsu Province had always had superior geographical conditions and advantages compared to Wan Province since ancient times, but now it was doing much worse than others. Zhao Weimin and other industrial and commercial cadres in Jiangsu Province naturally felt a sense of urgency.
Even people like Little Li below them were deeply aware of the fame of the 'Meng Hui' radio from Wan Province.
"What's wrong? If there isn't a second 'Meng Hui' brand in Wan Province, then it's my shop."
Chen Yang looked at Li Ming, who was excitedly looking at him, feeling a bit confused. Why was he so excited?
"Boss Chen, please wait. I'll go and report to Director Zhao right away."
Meetings could be held anytime, but it wasn't every day that one could meet the owner of a successful individual business from Wan Province.
Now that the person had come to their doorstep, if he didn't quickly inform the leader, and something went wrong, his reception duties would be over.
"Knock, knock, knock."
Zhao Weimin was holding the first post-Chinese New Year work deployment meeting for the heads of the Administration for Industry and Commerce from various counties and districts under Jinling. As the first meeting of the year, it was very important.
Hearing the knock, he was a bit annoyed. The development of the individual economy in Jinling was stagnant, and he, as the head, felt disgraced. To have a meeting interrupted.
"Director Zhao, Brother Zhao has arranged for some guests to visit you."
Li Ming could obviously see that his boss was very unhappy about his interrupting the meeting, but he couldn't do anything about it.
He knew better than anyone how much Zhao Weimin cared about this 'Meng Hui' radio. He had wanted to visit Wan Province many times. Now that the person had come himself, how could he not report it quickly?
This was how receptionists were. If you couldn't distinguish between priorities, you would often be scolded like a dog in front of the leader.
"This little rascal arranged someone for me, and I have to see them? Can't you see I'm in a meeting? Tell them I'm busy today."
"Li Ming, don't bother me with these trivial matters in the future. Don't you have this much judgment?"
Zhao Weimin was already very unhappy about being interrupted during the meeting. When he heard it was arranged by his son, who had come home drunk last night and hadn't woken up when he came to work this morning.
What kind of people could he introduce? Wasn't this deliberately causing him trouble? And this receptionist, Little Li, who was usually sharp, why was he as stupid as a pig today?
"Director, Brother Zhao arranged for the owner of that 'Meng Hui' radio from Wan Province. Didn't you always say that we must find an opportunity to meet this legendary figure in Wan Province?"
"Otherwise, even if you gave me ten times the courage, I wouldn't dare to waste your time with so many leaders."
Li Ming gritted his teeth. Being a receptionist meant enduring the leader's temper. If you felt wronged after being scolded a few words, you should leave this job as soon as possible.
Moreover, he had to remember to highlight Zhao Dehan's role. Although they were father and son, he still had to explain it clearly, otherwise, it would look like he was taking credit.
The guests were arranged by Zhao Dehan. He only needed to do his reception work well.
"What, you're talking about that 'Meng Hui' radio from Wan Province?"
"Where is he? Quickly bring him to my office."
"No, you take me there directly."
As soon as Zhao Weimin heard this, he stood up with a 'pa'. His excited demeanor was completely different from his impatience just moments ago.