Created in China Episode 16 Recap
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Because of Liu Shitang's inquiry, Liu Jun suddenly realized that he hadn't contacted Qian Hongming for a long time, so he called him afterwards, inviting him to the Hope Primary School. It so happened that Qian Hongming was on a business trip in Shanghai, so he asked Liu Jun to take Shen Jiali out for a change of pace.
After hanging up the phone, Qian Hongming was entertaining clients with a beautiful woman, while Liu Jun, to avoid suspicion, specifically invited Cui Bingbing to go with him. The three went together to the Hope Primary School. Coincidentally, Song Yunhui and Liang Sishen were at the school participating in public welfare construction, and everyone worked together to install teaching equipment for the school.
During this time, Song Yunhui discovered corrosion issues with the equipment provided by Liu Jun, and seriously pointed out that his product certification progress was lagging. Although Liu Jun inwardly felt that the certification process was merely a formality, Song Yunhui, using the management loopholes of Tengfei Company as an example, emphasized the importance of standardized production, and set a strict condition: if certification could not be obtained, subsequent orders would be cancelled.
In fact, Song Yunhui greatly admired Liu Jun, because his team consisted of highly capable individuals, and he intended to entrust a larger scale of business to Liu Jun's team. On the way back, Cui Bingbing asked Liu Jun if he had been lectured by Song Yunhui. Liu Jun, believing that Song Yunhui's harsh words were beneficial for action, was very grateful to him.
The two chatted and laughed, and Shen Jiali, sitting next to them, felt they had a good understanding of each other, hearing Cui Bingbing and Liu Jun exchange a knowing smile. Shen Jiali and her child both fell ill at the same time. Qian Hongying rushed over to take care of them upon hearing the news, and was extremely displeased with her brother's neglect of household matters, but didn't know how to advise Shen Jiali.
However, Shen Jiali defended her husband, revealing that Qian Hongming planned to purchase property in the same complex for convenience of care, feeling that he was not completely disregarding the family. Time flew by, and a year passed in a flash. Liu Jun and Cui Bingbing's relationship deepened. He bought her a bouquet of flowers when they went out, but because they weren't roses, she felt a slight disappointment.
Liu Jun learned stock trading from Qian Hongming and became addicted to stocks, gradually neglecting factory affairs. Old Zhu repeatedly urged him to sign before the certification review, but Liu Jun responded perfunctorily, continuing to discuss stock trends with Qian Hongming. Qian Hongming decided to go all in, staking all his assets, but Liu Jun felt he was too aggressive, and a slight misstep could lead to financial ruin.
Although the review meeting was scheduled for tomorrow, Liu Jun stayed up all night to watch the market, sleeplessly, relying solely on coffee to stay awake. Qian Hongming proactively called Liu Jun, Liu Jun glanced at it but didn't answer, only calling Qian Hongming back after the review meeting concluded. The two decided to continue investing their positions. During dinner that evening, Liu Jun was preoccupied with watching futures, even distracted during his meal.
Cui Bingbing saw this and reminded Liu Jun of the difference in mindset between financial speculation and industrial management. If he didn't calm his mind, he would naturally fluctuate significantly with futures leverage, ultimately leading to negative consequences. At this time, the factory experienced a series of crises: a production line halted by the technical department was forcibly pushed forward by other departments. Because Liu Jun absentmindedly signed incorrect process documents, the products developed fundamental cracking defects.
The technical manager was deeply distressed, stating bluntly that a company's success entirely depends on the focus of its helmsman, but Liu Jun's recent abnormal behavior had already caused significant impact to the factory. After this incident, Liu Jun reflected deeply on his pain, immediately proposed to Qian Hongming to withdraw from the stock market, determined to revitalize Tengfei Industrial. However, hastily dissolving the logistics cooperation led to new trouble.
The industry had been monopolized by Uncle Fang, and after the termination, no other carrier dared to accept orders. Liu Jun had no choice but to seek Lu Huadong's mediation, bringing generous gifts to apologize in person, and got so drunk at the banquet that he passed out.
