With Li Chunsheng, a figure of such great importance, Qin Chuan had no worries about the people at Xinhua Electronics Factory deceiving him.
Thus, the subsequent tour proceeded smoothly, and Qin Chuan also witnessed Li Chunsheng's true capabilities.
As soon as he entered a room containing any electronic equipment, he could identify it at a glance, accurately determining its specific model, year of manufacture, and the factory it came from.
His effortless, seemingly casual demeanor astonished not only Qin Chuan but also Sun Zheng and Jiang Wanpeng, who were utterly impressed.
"Vice Factory Director Sun, where is the restroom here?" Li Chunsheng asked after visiting several production workshops.
He then self-deprecatingly added, "Once a person gets old, everything starts to decline. Even the simplest task of holding it in becomes difficult."
This statement immediately resonated with Vice Factory Director Sun and Jiang Wanpeng. Only older men could truly understand the hardship involved; it was truly difficult to describe.
"The restroom is over there, just around the corner!"
"Thank you!" Li Chunsheng expressed his gratitude.
"Uncle Li, wait for me, I need to pee too!" Qin Chuan called out and quickly followed him.
The two arrived at the latrine, relieved themselves, and then lit cigarettes.
"Boss, although this factory is a bit run-down, the machinery and equipment inside are quite good."
"Not only are there copper plating machines, but also film plating machines, screen printing machines, etching machines, laminating machines, post-welding machines, cleaning machines, cutting machines, drilling machines, drying machines, and polishing machines..."
"Although these machines are a bit old, I think they can all still be used. These pieces of equipment alone are worth over a million yuan!" Li Chunsheng said slowly to Qin Chuan.
"If we were to buy this brand new equipment now, it would cost at least seven to eight million yuan!"
Qin Chuan's eyes widened in surprise. "That expensive?"
"Of course. Do you think investing in an electronics factory is easy? Without sufficient funds, don't even think about it!" Li Chunsheng rolled his eyes.
Qin Chuan chuckled. He truly didn't know much about electronics, but it didn't matter as long as he could hire the right people.
After all, what kind of big boss personally worked like a laborer every day? As long as he had money and knew how to utilize people, that was sufficient.
As the saying goes, the lower class labor with their bodies, the middle class with their minds, and the upper class with their people!
Qin Chuan's goal was to be that upper-class person. It didn't matter if he didn't understand technology; knowing how to manage people was enough.
"We've toured most of the production workshops. Where do we go next?" Qin Chuan asked.
Li Chunsheng unhesitatingly uttered two words: "The warehouse!"
Qin Chuan slowly gave him a thumbs-up, sincerely praising, "Impressive! As expected of you, Uncle Li, you're like a thousand-year-old fox!"
Li Chunsheng chuckled, revealing a mouth full of tobacco-stained teeth.
"The warehouse is a crucial location in any factory. Sometimes, surprisingly valuable treasures are found in the warehouse."
"Boss, if you truly intend to contract this electronics factory, you should start calling people now to keep watch nearby, to prevent anyone from secretly taking things... Do you understand what I mean?"
Qin Chuan nodded slightly. "I'll call right now!"
He certainly understood the implication of Li Chunsheng's words. He had seen such tricks too many times; many people would secretly transport important items away at such critical moments to satisfy their personal gain.
As someone who had lived through it, Qin Chuan would naturally not allow such a thing to happen; otherwise, wouldn't he have lived two lives in vain?
"Boss Qin, where else do you want to visit?" Sun Zheng and Jiang Wanpeng, who had been waiting not far away, immediately approached with smiles on their faces after Qin Chuan and Li Chunsheng emerged from the restroom.
"Hmm... let's go to the warehouse for another look then!" Qin Chuan mused for a moment before finally speaking.
"The warehouse?" Sun Zheng and Jiang Wanpeng had different reactions, a mixture of astonishment and surprise, with an underlying emotion that was well hidden, difficult for others to detect.
"Boss Qin, the warehouse is a dirty and messy place, full of scrap metal. Perhaps we could look elsewhere?" Sun Zheng suggested.
"It's fine, we're just going to take a look. Vice Factory Director Sun, please lead the way!" Qin Chuan said with a smile.
Seeing Qin Chuan's determined gaze, despite his smile, Sun Zheng and Jiang Wanpeng exchanged glances, their feelings complex.
"I... I'll call the warehouse supervisor."
"The key is with the warehouse supervisor." Jiang Wanpeng took out his phone and began to make a call.
A few minutes later, the warehouse supervisor arrived, panting and apologizing profusely.
Qin Chuan waved his hand, indicating it was alright. Once the large lock was opened, the heavy door slowly swung open, releasing a cloud of dust that made people cough.
It seemed the warehouse door hadn't been opened in a long time, with dust accumulated everywhere.
Qin Chuan brushed off the dust from his shoulders, and he and Li Chunsheng stepped inside.
The warehouse supervisor quickly turned on the lights, and under the bright illumination, the true state of the warehouse was revealed.
The floor was piled high with discarded circuit boards, PCBs, and component parts, forming small mountains.
In addition, the shelves along the walls were also filled with miscellaneous items. Towards the back, various large mechanical equipment were placed. The entire warehouse, spanning over a thousand square meters, appeared remarkably full.
This situation did not make Qin Chuan and Li Chunsheng frown. Instead, after a subtle exchange of glances, they saw a flicker of excitement in each other's eyes.
This warehouse visit was indeed the right decision!
"What's the deal with these components and circuit boards?" Qin Chuan asked.
"Ugh, these parts are all substandard products. They've accumulated over time," Sun Zheng said cautiously, subtly observing Qin Chuan's reaction, fearful that he might be displeased.
After all, the scene before them essentially reflected the factory's true operational status.
For anyone knowledgeable, this would be a significant problem.
Indeed, as soon as Sun Zheng finished speaking, Li Chunsheng's expression turned grim, and he coldly asked, "What is the pass rate of your factory's products?"
He then casually picked up a circuit board from the ground and examined it closely.
"This..." Hearing this sensitive question, Sun Zheng and Jiang Wanpeng exchanged glances, appearing hesitant.
"I advise you to tell the truth, because this can be tested on the spot," Li Chunsheng stated with great seriousness. At this moment, his entire demeanor had transformed; he was no longer the humorous and amiable uncle, but a senior engineer from the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Strictness and conscientiousness were his mottos!
Perhaps intimidated by Li Chunsheng's serious and stern expression, Jiang Wanpeng stammered, "Ninety percent..."
Crack!!
The moment Jiang Wanpeng finished speaking, the circuit board in Li Chunsheng's hand suddenly snapped into two halves. The crisp cracking sound startled Sun Zheng, Jiang Wanpeng, and the warehouse supervisor.
At this moment, not only Li Chunsheng but even Qin Chuan's expression became overcast, almost dripping with water.
Because even though he was a complete layman, he understood that this pass rate was far too low!
The atmosphere in the entire warehouse became incredibly oppressive!