Chapter 138 - Starting On The Lathe (1/2)

The second day back in Hai-Zhu City was a busy day for Xia Lei He called all the iot to Thunder Horse Manufacturing

Xia Lei cut straight to the chase “I looked through the plans for the portable shopping trolley yesterday and I think it’s a good idea I’ve decided to make some of these and put them in our super into thetrolleys bring us? I don’t think it’s a good idea” Liu Xue-Bing, who had been promoted to Workshop Director by Xia Lei, raised an objection

“Please tell us why you think so, Director Liu,” said Xia Lei

“Well…” Liu Xue-Bing glanced involuntarily at Yin Hao and Han Bo, ere also in the office He knew that these two young ative things about it in front of the the’s discomfort and smiled as he said, “Say what’s on your mind, Master Liu You’re a Master after all and we are little juniors We won’t be s about our plans, really”

Han Bo chimed in, “Yes, Master Liu, please speak your ood of the coht, I’ll say it” Liu Xue-Bing spoke, “How big is thelike this? We’re a company, not a s small items like this We should manufacture some respectable products like that bicycle plan of yours I think that one’s not bad”

Xia Lei laughed “So, Director Liu, you objected because you felt like this product is not respectable enough for our co

“Your way of thinking is not good The bicycle plan is respectable but can we sell it if we ood and would be suitable for us The company has just started operations and I feel we should focus on co trolley idea is just the beginning; we shall design and produce more commodities like this We need to use these to accumulate our customer base and consuher quality and pricier products”

“Chairman Xia, based on your words our R&D departoals and focus on co s old andis outdated But I’ll still be able to ive s to work from”

“Your workshop will take on this task then, Director Liu Make ten first and we’ll test them out in the supermarket We’ll manufacture more if they sell well If this works out we’ll trademark it and turn it into an official product”

“Yes” Liu Xue-Bing thue-spotted hand “I guarantee cos and walked off in a hurry

Zhou Xiao-Hong reached out and stopped Liu Xue-Bing “Don’t be in such a rush, Director Liu Give s too Our workshop would like to make this product too”

A displeased expression appeared on Liu Xue-Bing’s face “We’re only going to h for our workshop to clean our teeth with and you want to get in on the project? Really”

Zhou Xiao-Hong made to insist on the project but Xia Lei interrupted her “Xiao-Hong, there’s no need to fight over Director Liu’s project I have another for you”

“What is it?” asked Zhou Xiao-Hong anxiously

“I’ll give you ato the requirements on the list Take from the materials China Industrial Group sent for those that need special ,” said Xia Lei

“Okay! I’ll definitely get it done Heh heh” Zhou Xiao-Hong s shopping trolleys

“That’s it Everyone back to your stations and do a good job We shall see better days and our co better days and growth for the co employees wished

Xia Lei went to his personal workshop after theThe workshop was for hi from China Industrial Group in there

The workshop had several types of lathes, welders and office equipment like a computer nobody usually intruded either so this was the best place for hient lathe He wasn’t afraid of his ein of the lathe and its design plans and circuits were things he didn’t want people to know

Xia Lei got to work in the workshop He made copies of material lists and filled them in with materials he needed He had already planned for these materials when he was in Germany and he knew every item needed for the lathe, be it the nu ca the material lists She did not co cup of tea in her hands

Xia Lei smiled “Still have time to make me tea when you’re so busy? You don’t have to do this any Brother Lei, you have no secretary and Miss Liang is busy too Who will make tea for you if I don’t? I won’t work for you unless you’re willing to drink irl had learnt how to add heat to her words

Xia Lei knew she was not a sweet-talker; she was an honest person She would be good to the person as good to her This was also why he had tasked her with preparing the materials He had absolute trust in her

“Who said I’m not? It just so happens that I’m thirsty” Xia Lei accepted the tea and blew on it twice before taking a sip The tea was of a cheap blend Zhou Xiao-Hong had rance and flavour but he felt that it wastens of yuan per cup he had had in teahouses

Zhou Xiao-Hong looked at hiet a secretary The company chairman on the telly always have secretaries, one more beautiful than the other If you hire one she’ll make tea for you when you’re thirsty and when you’re tired she’ll s A man like you should have a wohed “What are you trying to say? You’ve picked up so’s face reddened “I, I was only speaking the truth I didn’t pick up anything bad”

Xia Lei handed her the lists “Okay, okay, enough joking This is the materials list Prepare theh the list and asked in surprise, “So hed 28 tonnes so of course it needed a lot of materials