Created in China Episode 6 Recap
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Liu Jun accompanied his father Liu Shitang to Shanghai to discuss business. In front of the client Mr. Liu, he truthfully disclosed the product cost. This frankness, which went against industry convention, won the client's praise, but made Liu Shitang, who was well-versed in business rules, secretly shake his head. Afterwards, Liu Shitang took his son to visit Manager Qin and technician Lao Han at the testing center, quietly handing over a red envelope during the handshake.
This action greatly confused Liu Jun, who championed technology above all else. He firmly believed that his product's performance could withstand any test. However, Liu Shitang explained that giving the red envelope was just to ensure the other party tested carefully and did a good job. Finally, Liu Jun's experimental product achieved breakthrough progress, with all indicators reaching industry-leading levels. Relying on his excellent technical strength, he successfully signed the first supply contract with Mr. Liu.
With the initial victory secured, Liu Jun decided to entrust the production process to City No. 1 Machine Factory for contract manufacturing. When sharing the good news with his friend Qian Hongming, Liu Jun specifically showed him the product patent application and the draft contract manufacturing agreement, full of confidence in the binding force of the spirit of contract.
However, when Qian Hongming saw the contract content, he immediately poured cold water on Liu Jun, stating frankly that under the current market environment, contracts and patents were difficult to truly restrain a businessman like Lin Yue, and advised him to prepare for the worst. Meanwhile, to thank Qian Hongying for her help, Liu Shitang specifically selected a high-end cashmere scarf as a gift.
The next morning, Lin Chuan learned that shareholder Lu Guangfa was about to visit City No. 1 Machine Factory. Lin Yue frankly admitted that Lu Guangfa's trip was to review Liu Jun's contract manufacturing agreement. As an important shareholder of City No. 1 Machine Factory, Lu Guangfa shrewdly discovered during the contract review that two special clauses were clearly preventive measures set against Lin Yue.
However, Lin Yue scoffed at this, believing that a young man like Liu Jun, who hadn't been tempered by the business world, was not worth worrying about at all. Lu Guangfa developed a strong interest in this principled young man. He reminded Lin Yue that intellectuals who stuck rigidly to principles were more difficult to deal with, and that he must remain vigilant during the cooperation process. Lu Guangfa's reminder made Lin Yue suddenly realize the risk of technology leakage.
Lin Chuan suggested using existing technological reserves to simultaneously develop similar products, but this was firmly rejected by Lin Yue. In Lin Yue's view, investing heavily in R&D only to benefit others was a foolish act. This short-sighted thinking filled Lin Chuan with deep worry. As Lin Chuan drove back to the underground parking lot, she happened to encounter Liu Jun who was repairing a vehicle.
Liu Jun sighed that the mechanical principles of a car were far simpler than the human heart, and directly questioned Lin Chuan whether City No. 1 Machine Factory would steal his technical achievements during the contract manufacturing process. Faced with this sharp question, Lin Chuan was speechless and could only defend her brother, which resulted in a heated argument, and the two parted ways unhappily. Qian Hongming's department suddenly encountered a major error in order review.
His subordinate suggested inserting an urgent order through the special channels of City No. 1 Machine Factory. Trapped in a difficult situation, Qian Hongming had no choice but to seek Liu Jun's help. Although Liu Jun had just had a dispute with Lin Chuan, under Qian Hongming's persuasion, he still took the initiative to visit her and apologize. Lin Chuan maintained a reserved demeanor on the surface, but was secretly delighted inside, and eventually accepted Liu Jun's apology.
Due to Liu Jun's almost strict requirements for product quality, allowing not even a tiny error, any slight deviation had to be reworked, which caused strong resistance among the workshop technicians. When Lin Yue discovered that the high defect rate led to soaring costs, he immediately ordered the deduction of bonuses for all workers. This measure undoubtedly intensified the workers' resentment towards Liu Jun. Liu Jun's heart was filled with guilt, but he didn't know how to salvage the situation.
In the hospital delivery room, Qian Hongming meticulously cared for his wife Shen Jiali, who was in labor, even considering details like hair accessories. Her mother was deeply comforted by her son-in-law's thoughtfulness and privately advised her daughter to prioritize husband and children, suggesting it would be best to quit her job and focus on managing the household. However, Shen Jiali never wanted to give up the industry she loved.
That evening, Lin Yue hosted a dinner for Liu Jun and presented the latest production samples. Liu Jun felt deeply confused by the workers' perfunctory attitude towards their work. Products that could clearly meet standards if done carefully were made so reluctantly.
Lin Yue promised to strengthen workshop management, but regarding the technical confidentiality issue that Liu Jun was most concerned about, he only guaranteed that he would fulfill the contract stipulations, but could not guarantee against potential technical leakage by the workers.
