Director Tan stayed in the capital for three days. During that time, he repeatedly sought out Ma Zhaoxian and Li Ye to pursue cooperation, displaying a persistence and sincerity that surprised everyone. In the end, however, he was politely turned down every time.
Of course, neither side tore off all pretense, because Li Ye's side had given reasons for refusing that were both well-founded and practical.
Your Weixian Diesel Engine belongs to Jicheng Heavy Truck Company, so reaching a separate agreement with you would not comply with the relevant regulations!
Of course we believe in Director Tan's character and credibility, but your Weixian Diesel Engine Factory is, after all, a state-owned enterprise.
Director Tan truly did not lose his temper in the slightest.
Because what Ma Zhaoxian said was very "reasonable." Weixian Diesel Engine was a state-owned enterprise under Jicheng Heavy Truck Company. If they signed a contract with him, what if Jicheng Heavy Truck Company refused to approve it?
To put it bluntly, what if they cooperated with him today, only for him to be transferred away tomorrow?
Especially transfers—those were far too common in the mainland.
The top leader made grand promises to the workers, telling them to bury their heads in hard work. Everyone toiled like oxen and horses for years, but when it came time to settle the rewards, he got promoted and transferred away.
The new boss only needed to say, "let bygones be bygones," and all of you would have to be deeply grateful. Otherwise, they could even dig up the crime of you drinking one extra cup of water from the work unit on some random day.
Who could you go to for justice? Who could you cry injustice to?
So no matter how much you said, Director Tan, it was useless. Jicheng