After returning to the capital, Lin Chenran rested for a few days before heading back to the 077 Machinery Military Factory in Linjiang Province.
He had been away in the Bear Nation for quite some time, opening up a path for international speculation, and many matters were waiting for him to handle.
The most important was that the higher-ups had approved the merger of Linjiang Province's Second Textile Factory into the 077 Machinery Military Factory as one of its subsidiary factories.
Lin Chenran needed to return personally to handle the related arrangements.
To that end, the higher-ups had also proposed several conditions.
The two Type 61 Destroyers Lin Chenran had brought back from the Bear Nation would be assigned to the relevant higher-level department.
Of course, they were willing to purchase them from the 077 Machinery Military Factory at scrap prices.
Clearly, many senior officials had not given up hope. They wanted to try repairing the two Type 61 Destroyers.
Even if they could not be repaired, they still wanted to take a chance on whether the gas turbines aboard were intact.
Lin Chenran was naturally more than happy to accept.
He had originally planned to find a shipyard to dismantle the two Type 61 Destroyers and melt down their hull steel.
Most of the Type 61 Destroyers had been built with Special Steel Material. Even after being melted down, it would still make high-strength civilian steel.
The higher-ups' decision happened to align perfectly with his expectations, solving the problem while satisfying every party involved.
Killing two birds with one stone!
A win-win!
077 Machinery Military Factory, Linjiang Province
Song Xiyun had learned by phone that his factory director had returned from the capital.
He had gathered the senior management early and waited quietly at the gates of the 077 Machinery Military Factory for the director's return.
Seconds ticked by. At last, a black sedan slowly came into view and stopped in front of the factory gates.
The door opened, and Lin Chenran stepped out.
He stood tall and resolute, a confident smile on his face.
Dressed in a neat suit, he looked especially energetic.
When Lin Chenran saw the senior management of the 077 Machinery Military Factory, a surge of emotion rose in his heart.
Lin Chenran strode forward and tightly clasped Song Xiyun's hand, sincerely expressing his gratitude. "Old Song, everyone, what are you all doing here?"
His tone was warm and grateful, his eyes shining with sincerity.
"This is far too grand!" Lin Chenran exclaimed, feeling everyone's respect and expectations.
"You're making me a little embarrassed," he said with a smile, though his heart was filled with warmth.
All the senior management of the 077 Machinery Military Factory knew that Lin Chenran possessed extraordinary abilities, yet he had always maintained a low-key, practical style.
"Director Lin, you were away in the Bear Nation for so long, working tirelessly to open an international speculation route for our factory. It's only right that we welcome you here," Song Xiyun said.
The other senior executives of the 077 Machinery Military Factory immediately echoed him. "That's right, it's what we should do."
"Director Lin, you've worked hard!!!"
Seeing this, Lin Chenran bowed to everyone in thanks.
"Thank you all for your concern and support. Let's work together and make the factory better and better!"
At once, the senior management of the 077 Machinery Military Factory erupted into applause and cheers.
Afterward, Lin Chenran led everyone to the conference room.
The spacious, brightly lit room contained a huge oval conference table surrounded by comfortable chairs.
Once the senior management of the 077 Machinery Military Factory had taken their seats, the meeting officially began.
"My trip to the Bear Nation to open the international speculation route went very smoothly. There will be transactions one after another from now on."
Standing at one end of the conference table, Lin Chenran's voice was clear and firm, carrying confidence and determination.
"When the time comes, we'll select one of the senior executives present to conduct transactions at the border between our country and the Bear Nation."
Lin Chenran's gaze swept over everyone seated there, his eyes filled with expectation and trust.
Lin Chenran got straight to the point.
As for who would be selected, Lin Chenran naturally needed to discuss it with Song Xiyun.
Transactions came with all kinds of temptations. They had to choose a senior executive who was battle-tested, upright and incorruptible, and, most importantly, an exceptionally heavy drinker.
After all, the Bear Nation people loved alcohol as much as life itself. If they could not make the other side concede at the drinking table, they might not be able to keep them in line.
Previously, Lin Chenran had only caught Kovalevitch's attention by drinking heavily at the Red Romance Tavern in Vladivostok, which led to their subsequent cooperation.
Only after the cooperation between both sides became stable would Lin Chenran consider assigning a senior executive to handle the specific affairs.
During the initial stage, that executive could only follow Lin Chenran and learn how to handle transactions between the two sides.
"The second matter is that the province has agreed for the Second Textile Factory to be absorbed by our 077 Machinery Military Factory and become a subsidiary factory under us."
A faint smile appeared on Lin Chenran's lips as he took the opportunity to announce another piece of wonderful news.
The conference room immediately broke into thunderous applause that continued for a long time.
None of the senior management at the 077 Machinery Military Factory had expected their factory director to move so quickly!
How long had it even been?
Yet he had directly made the Second Textile Factory a subsidiary of the 077 Machinery Military Factory.
It was simply a miracle!
At the same time, they could not help but wonder about their factory director's true identity.
He had managed to swiftly get the Linjiang Province authorities to agree to merge the Second Textile Factory into the 077 Machinery Military Factory.
Without a deep and powerful background, something like that could never have been accomplished so quickly.
Rumors had long circulated in the factory that Lin Chenran's background was far from ordinary.
He was extremely familiar with Old Liang, Linjiang Province's top official.
But now, he seemed even more extraordinary!
Among those present, only Song Xiyun knew Lin Chenran's true identity.
"Old Song, when the time comes, come with me to the Second Textile Factory and coordinate with Wu Changqing."
Lin Chenran continued.
"No problem!"
Song Xiyun replied calmly.
He wanted to know what Wu Changqing thought after receiving the order from the higher-ups to merge the Second Textile Factory into the 077 Machinery Military Factory.
Wu Changqing's feelings were surely extremely complicated.
Next, Lin Chenran had each senior executive report on the matters in their hands.
Song Xiyun was the first to give his report.
"Director Lin, not long ago, merchants from Sha Country in the Camel Region came to discuss matters concerning the Type 59 Civilian Engineering Vehicle."
"They requested to meet with you before discussing the next steps."
Song Xiyun's words immediately surprised Lin Chenran, who was seated at the head of the table.
Merchants from Sha Country in the Camel Region?
And they wanted to meet him personally?
Lin Chenran asked, "Old Song, did they say what it was about?"
But Song Xiyun shook his head.
"In that case, arrange a time on your end. We'll host the distinguished guests from Sha Country in the Camel Region."
A cloth on their heads, and they were the richest people in the world—the Camel folks!
Naturally, Lin Chenran had to meet them.
And he would receive them with the highest level of hospitality.
After that, the other senior executives also reported on their respective work.
"Director Lin, the Special Steel Material from before now has a finished product."
Lin Chenran was instantly surprised when he heard that. "There's a finished product already?"
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