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Is Chapter 103 really worth it?
Is Chapter 102 really worth it?
The driver picked up He Qin on time.
Song Jiehui gave him a grand reception ceremony, and even laid out a red carpet. Lin Chen couldn't help but complain, "Was that really necessary? He's just a lowly vice minister."
Hearing this, Tang Xin nudged him lightly with her elbow and muttered in a low voice, "You can't say that. You, Lin Chen, went to great lengths to invite him. The more elaborate the ceremony Director Song makes, the more it shows your influence, and yet you're not happy about it?"
That makes sense, but looking at this empty and superficial scene, Lin Chen couldn't feel happy at all.
In the end, it's not like they didn't pay me for the lectures.
"Minister He, you must be tired from your journey. We've been waiting for you for ages, and we're so glad you've finally arrived." Song Jiehui stepped forward.
He Qin glanced indifferently at the welcoming crowd and said very seriously, "Director Song is too kind. To be honest, I was a little stunned when Comrade Lin Chen called to ask me to give a lecture, because I wasn't prepared at all."
Lin Chen rolled his eyes inwardly. He had already given advance notice, but you weren't ready. Did you come here to play around?
"What you're saying is true." Song Jiehui quickly stepped aside to lead the way. "Even just a few words from you are a hundred times better than us trying to figure it out on our own."
He Qin nodded, his tone calm: "Is the meeting room for the lecture ready? Shall we start immediately, or—"
"No rush, no rush." Song Jiehui grabbed He Qin's arm, treating him with the same warmth as a family member: "You must be tired after your long journey. Let's go to the hotel for a simple meal first, and then we can listen to your insightful opinions in peace this afternoon."
So the group of people surrounded He Qin and helped him into the car, heading straight to the most luxurious hotel in Suicheng.
A table laden with delicacies had already been laid out in the private room, including all kinds of animals that fly, swim, and run, filling the entire table. Just by looking at the dishes, you could tell that they were quite expensive.
After a few cups of Moutai, the atmosphere became lively. He Qin was very polite and accepted almost everything offered. However, he was also a gentleman when drinking, only taking small sips and never overindulging.
Seizing the opportunity, Song Jiehui stood up, holding his wine glass, his face full of earnest smiles: "Minister He, to be honest, our company's ranking in the construction of this safety-oriented and service-oriented enterprise was at the bottom in the past two years. As a result, we were severely criticized by our superiors and had a lot of performance bonuses deducted. This time, in the construction of this cost-saving enterprise, we really want to do a good job and make a comeback. That's why we dared to ask Lin Chen to invite you here to give us a good lesson and point out our mistakes."
After listening, He Qin calmly replied, "Building a resource-saving enterprise is a new direction proposed by Chairman Bi at the GF meeting. Our department analyzed it repeatedly before issuing it clause by clause. This represents the company's future development trend and points out the path. Some clauses in the plan may seem impractical or even absurd, and many people may reject or disagree with them. But as Chairman Bi said, time will prove the correctness of this plan. If you want to achieve good results, you must first accept it, value it, and agree with it. I will point out the scoring points in my lecture, but the specific operation and implementation still depend on yourselves."
Song Jiehui nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, Chairman Bi is very farsighted, which is indeed difficult for us to match. However, we are absolutely serious and value this work, otherwise we would not have thought of inviting you to give us a lecture."
He Qin slowly added, "As you all know, when the experts review and score the evaluation, it won't be up to me alone. The review panel consists of more than a dozen people, and I only have one vote."
Song Jiehui immediately understood, and his smile became even more ingratiating: "Minister He, you're too kind. Your words are worth a fortune. We hope you'll put in a good word for us later."
He Qin said seriously, "Your materials have to be presentable first. I can't just say things that have nothing to offer. If you do your job well, then I'll have something to say. There are so many eyes watching, Director Song, what do you say?"
Song Jiehui: "That's right, you can rest assured. We will definitely do as you say, make proper rectifications, and organize the materials properly. We will definitely not make things difficult for you. We are not aiming for outstanding results this time, we just want to avoid being at the bottom."
He Qin's expression softened slightly: "You should follow my instructions to make the necessary changes and organize the materials. I can't guarantee you'll be in the top three, but I'm certain you'll be in the top ten. I can assure you of that."
Upon hearing this, Song Jiehui's face instantly turned bright red, as if he had been injected with chicken blood. He raised his glass again and said, "Minister He, let me toast you again. Thank you so much."
Given the current situation, is it even necessary to teach the afternoon class?
The lecture officially began in the afternoon. Song Jiehui gave a speech first, praising He Qin as an industry benchmark and guiding light. Finally, when it was He Qin's turn to take the stage, the applause was thunderous, more than twice as enthusiastic as before.
He Qin cleared his throat, opened the USB drive he was carrying, and projected the PPT onto the big screen.
The opening was full of inspiring platitudes, from national policies to industry trends, and then to the provincial company's deployment requirements. He spoke with great enthusiasm and spittle flying everywhere, but upon closer listening, it was all just correct but meaningless platitudes.
"The key to building a resource-saving enterprise lies in implementation and in earnest and practical work." He Qin spoke passionately for two hours, only taking two sips of water in between and not even going to the toilet.
However, his PPT presentation was rather unprofessional and was clearly a product of the year before last, as it contained many incorrect terms related to "service-oriented enterprises".
After the class, Lin Chen's mind went blank. He couldn't even figure out the core of building a resource-saving enterprise, let alone the scoring points.
After finishing his presentation, it was time for the Q&A session. He Qin politely said, "I'm not feeling well today, so there may be many parts that I didn't explain clearly. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask and we can discuss them together."
As is customary, no one would actually stand up to ask a question in this kind of situation.
But today, the employees of Suicheng seemed to have eaten the heart of a bear and the gall of a leopard, raising their hands eagerly and asking sharp questions: "Minister He, how exactly do you implement the construction of a cost-saving enterprise at the grassroots level?" (PPT)
"What if the terms conflict with actual work practices?" "What are the specific review criteria?"
After a few questions, He Qin broke out in a cold sweat. He stammered for a long time without giving a single reliable answer, making the scene extremely awkward.
At this moment, the understanding Song Jiehui rushed onto the stage and tightly grasped He Qin's hand: "Minister He, your speech was wonderful! Every word was golden advice. I haven't heard such a thought-provoking and inspiring lecture in a long time."
He Qin withdrew his hand, took out a tissue to wipe the sweat from his forehead: "It was just a superficial talk, Director Song, you flatter me."
As soon as the lecture ended, Song Jiehui arranged a lavish meal. After the meal, He Qin insisted on going back. While He Qin was in the restroom, Song Jiehui pulled a large black sack from the trunk and handed it to Lin Chen.
Lin Chen subconsciously weighed it in his hand, then his hand suddenly stopped, and his heart jumped into his throat. The weighty feel of it was at least ten pounds.
"Director Song, what—what are you trying to do?" Lin Chen's voice was tense.
Song Jiehui glanced in the direction of the restroom and lowered his voice: "The lecture fee for Minister He."
Lin Chen was stunned.
The money had already been deposited into the corporate account. According to regulations, the lecture fee for someone at their level is only 800 yuan per class.
For the first time, Lin Chen felt his heart race. He calmly said, "Director Song, isn't this a bit too much?" Could his one terrible lesson really be worth this much?
Song Jiehui's face remained expressionless, but his tone carried a hint of helpless resolve: "There's nothing we can do. We don't know what his bottom line is, and he hasn't explicitly stated it. Since we've already invited him, we have to make sure it's done properly and achieves the desired effect, otherwise this whole trip would be a waste."
When He Qin came out after washing his hands, he saw the sack in Lin Chen's hand. Lin Chen's eyes didn't waver at all, as if they had known each other all along. He handed the sack over, his lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but he didn't say a word.
He Qin took the sack, didn't even lift it, and casually threw it on his seat, ignoring it completely and not giving it a second glance, as if it were just a bag of worthless trash.
A month later, the provincial company announced the final ranking of these cost-saving enterprises, and Suixian Company made a strong showing, ranking first in the province and enjoying a moment of glory.
Actually, it only lasted a minute, not even a minute, because this news was overshadowed by news of a safety accident in the city a minute later.
Damn it, this guy was bound to cause trouble sooner or later.
However, Song Jiehui still told Lin Chen that the money was well spent.
Lin Chen wondered to himself, is it really worth it?
You might as well use that money for a massage parlor; even if it only lasts three seconds, it'll last much longer and be much more pleasurable.
Anyway, it's not Lin Chen's money I'm spending, so who cares? But damn it, what happened to the deputy director position, Song Jiehui?!
They didn't mention it at all.
Is there still any trust between people?