Chapter 587 Liu Haizhong
"This is normal. It is mainly because our institute has been constantly innovating and innovating in recent years, and has produced a lot of scientific and technological achievements, which has accelerated the innovation and reform of various aspects of domestic industry.
Milk powder factories are naturally among them. With the increase in milk powder production, it is impossible to maintain high prices all the time. What we are doing is just solving the problem of milk powder surplus and price reduction, and at the same time it can increase the benefits of milk powder factory leaders. How can they not be happy?"
Zhou Tian explained the reason to Zhang Mingzhi. Although Zhang Mingzhi was indeed much better than him in management, after all, the smooth development of the institute over the years was inseparable from Zhang Mingzhi's outstanding management skills.
But in the final analysis, many people in China are still in a state of feeling their way forward regarding the market and the economy.
Even though Zhang Mingzhi already understood some market rules due to his relationship with the research institute, he was still limited to the superficial knowledge of foreign market economy. As for the deeper things, not to mention Zhang Mingzhi, even Zhou Tian himself was actually just a rookie.
It’s just that he had experienced the era of economic boom in his previous life, so he had more experience than Zhang Mingzhi.
"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. By the way, Lao Zhang, I'm afraid that the profits of our research institute this year will shock the entire Ministry of Industry again, right?"
At this point, Zhou Tian's face suddenly showed an excitement that he couldn't hide. It was no wonder that he was like that. It was mainly because the products of the various branches of the research institute had continued to sell well internationally in recent years.
Even he was shocked by the profits he earned. The revenue from home appliances alone was more than 6 billion US dollars a year, not to mention the profits earned by the automobile factory in recent years.
If all were added up, the profits earned by these branches alone this year would amount to tens of billions. This achievement, even in the past, would not be achievable by just any company.
"Yes, I'm afraid Minister Xie will regret it again!"
Speaking of Minister Xie, Zhang Mingzhi couldn't help but show a hint of mockery on his face. It was really in the past few years, because of the efforts made by various branches of the institute, and the endless stream of new technologies from the institute.
This made Xie Yuanchang regretful when he remembered that he was the one who handed over this golden hen that could lay eggs with his own hands. He went to the leader's study many times and wanted to take the research institute back, but was ultimately opposed by the leader.
Seeing that the institute's influence in the country was growing and its achievements were increasing, he regretted it so much that he wanted to bang his head against the wall. Even the army scolded Xie Yuanchang for this matter.
After all, the army originally occupied half of the management rights of the institute, but with Xie Yuanchang's surrender, the army's management rights had to be handed over.
This caused great losses to the army.
"Ahem, this is what we are talking about. Let's not talk about it anymore. Otherwise, if it gets to Minister Xie's ears, be careful that he will make things difficult for us!"
Zhou Tian quickly interrupted Zhang Mingzhi's gloating. No matter what, Minister Xie was once the old leader of the institute. Moreover, he knew that Minister Xie was not a cunning person. If Minister Xie really knew about it, as long as the quantity of various raw materials of the institute was limited, then they would be in trouble.
"Yes, I was careless!"
Zhang Mingzhi's face changed instantly. He looked around carefully before heaving a sigh of relief. His weird look made Zhou Tian speechless for a moment.
However, he also knew in his heart that these were just some complaints from the two of them about Minister Xie. After all, they were sent out by Minister Xie's words. Although the result was good, to be honest, the two of them did not feel very comfortable.
After work, Zhou Tian carried a net bag and put ten bags of milk powder and malted milk into the car.
"Xiao Yang, let's go to Nanluoguxiang first!"
"Okay, Chief!"
Yang Wu responded, started the car, and slowly drove out of the research institute towards Nanluoguxiang.
A month ago, Zhou Jun’s wife gave birth to a big fat boy for the Zhou family. She is now recuperating after the baby is born at her second uncle’s home in Nanluoguxiang. Yesterday was the last day of the full moon.
According to his grandparents, Xiaojun's wife doesn't have enough milk, and he happened to have received milk powder and malted milk today, so he also sent some to his second uncle.
When the car stopped outside Nanluoguxiang, Zhou Tian picked up the net bag again and walked towards the courtyard.
"Oh my goodness, what are you holding in your hand are milk powder and malted milk?"
As soon as he walked into the front yard, Yan Bugui's eyes immediately lit up. He quickly put down the kettle he was watering the flowers with, walked up to him, and said enviously, reaching out to grab the net bag.
Zhou Tian immediately pulled his hand back and said unhappily, "Teacher Yan, what are you doing?"
"Hey, oh my god, I'm afraid you can't lift it, so I'll help you lift it."
Yan Bugui saw that Zhou Tian's face was not right, and seemed to react immediately. He shrank back and tried to explain, but he couldn't help cursing in his heart: "Why did I reach out just now? If I offend Xiaotian, it will be terrible!"
Unlike everyone else in the yard, Yan Bugui was very clear about Zhou Tian's current position. It was not something that a small teacher like him could offend. He just did it out of habit and really didn't mean it.
"Teacher Yan, there's no need for your help. In the future, you should do less useless things and think more about how to improve your level!"
Zhou Tian looked at him speechlessly, ignored him and walked towards the central courtyard.
Just as Yan Bugui knew Zhou Tian, he also knew Yan Bugui. Although this old guy advertised his salary as twenty-seven dollars and fifty cents in the yard, in fact, according to his understanding, this old guy's salary was no less than forty dollars.
It was just because of his personality that he always pretended to be poor in front of everyone in the yard. Of course, compared to other people in the yard, Yan Bugui's character was pretty good, which was why Zhou Tian had always treated Yan Bugui well.
But what happened today made him feel sick.
He originally wanted to teach him a lesson, but when he thought of his three boys and one daughter at home, he gave up.
It's not that he is a saintly person, but it's just a small matter.
Arriving at the middle courtyard, the Jia family's daughter-in-law was still washing clothes. When she saw Zhou Tian coming in, she immediately greeted him warmly, "Xiaotian, are you here to see your second uncle again?"
"Ok!"
Zhou Tian nodded at her without saying anything and walked straight to the backyard. This made the smile on Jia's daughter-in-law's face suddenly stop, and she felt very embarrassed.
"Uncle, Aunt, I'm here to see you!"
Zhou Tian naturally had no time to pay attention to the embarrassment of the Jia family's daughter-in-law. As soon as he walked into the backyard, he shouted inside.
"Xiaotian, are you here to see your uncle and aunt right after work?"
Before Second Uncle and Second Aunt responded, the door of the east wing opened and Liu Haizhong walked out with an embarrassed smile on his face.