After factory director Hai guessed what Li Ye and the others meant, he could not help but become wary. But the conversation that followed was easier to handle—no one needed to beat around the bush. They only had to state their respective demands directly.
"Director Li, our factory was able to earn that foreign currency several months ago thanks to Deputy Director Jiang and your help.
"Now the situation in the Middle East is clearly growing tense again. The arms trade will surely rise with the tide. We've burned incense, worshipped Buddha, and sought out familiar faces, so we hope you can help us out more."
Li Ye pursed his lips and said, "I'll definitely help with whatever I can, but I'm also asking friends to ask friends. The first time, they might sell me face, but next time it won't just be a matter of face.
"We all make products. Product quality and customer reputation are the foundation. If the reputation is good, my face carries weight. If the reputation is bad, then my face is useless too!"
"The reputation will definitely be good, absolutely good!"
Factory director Hai immediately patted his chest and promised, "Director Li, you don't know this, but the batch of 107mm rocket launchers we exported last time was an old domestic brand with decades of history. It had long been tested on real battlefields.
"Moreover, Deputy Director Jiang made major improvements on the original basis. The range was greatly increased, and the weight was greatly reduced. This year, we're preparing to submit it to The Department for an award."
"On top of that, we can also produce integrated Multiple Barrel 107 Rocket Launchers. Every tube can be removed and used separately. They are highly suitable for both conventional battlefields and guerrilla warfare.
"Once this