"Probably more than 100,000. This is my rough estimate. The specific amount still needs to be counted by the finance department." Zhang Li thought for a moment and said to Xu Qiang.

"Very good." Xu Qiang smiled with satisfaction when he heard that.

The amount Zhang Li mentioned was about the same as what Xu Qiang expected, and was even a little bit higher than expected.

After all, the two of them had only been working together for more than two months, during which time Zhang Li also had to expand the factory and purchase equipment. For Xu Qiang to get more than 100,000 yuan in two months, it was already a pretty good result.

If he really wants to make a lot of money, he has to wait until next year, because Zhang Li has already signed order contracts with other provinces, and many goods can only be paid in full after delivery, so by next year, his dividends will definitely exceed one million yuan!
"As a partner, you can go to the company to check the accounts. I have always been honest in doing business, so you can rest assured." Zhang Li said sincerely.

"I believe you." Xu Qiang said with a smile.

For Xu Qiang, it is very good to get such a dividend this year. You know, except for providing product technology, he doesn’t have to worry about other things, so Xu Qiang is quite content.

Although Xu Qiang's product formulas are quite valuable and are mature products that have withstood the test of the market, without sufficient means of monetization, these technologies will be buried indefinitely and may depreciate in a few years. It would be better to use them to directly exchange for money and achieve his greater goals.

This year has been a fruitful year for Xu Qiang. Not counting the dividends that Zhang Li will give him this time, Xu Qiang has earned nearly 400,000 yuan from his own dye factory and the technical assistance contract with Changzhou. It is estimated that by next year, his assets will easily reach one million, or even two or three million!
It can be said that Xu Qiang is getting closer and closer to the first major goal he set for himself.

"I heard that your dye factory is currently performing very well. It seems that in addition to technology, your business acumen and management skills are also very good?" Zhang Li said to Xu Qiang.

"When it comes to chemical technology, I've never been better than anyone else, but when it comes to business, I still need to learn a lot from you," said Xu Qiang.

Xu Qiang's words were definitely not flattery. After such a long period of cooperation and getting along, Zhang Li's business talent really surprised Xu Qiang. Many of her ideas were relatively advanced in this year, and her business management and work efficiency were also quite amazing. Whatever she wanted to do, she could complete it in a very short time, and her execution ability was amazingly high.

"Let's learn from and help each other as business partners in the future." Zhang Li smiled and continued, "The shower gel and lip balm you brought this time are both good. Next, I will produce a small batch and put them on the market. If they are popular, we can mass-produce them. By then, we will need your help to solve technical problems..."

"Don't worry about that. I've been in Changzhou and Shanghai all the time. If the Mechanical College can't find me, then I must be at the dye factory."

"Very good." Zhang Li nodded with satisfaction after hearing this.

Afterwards, the two talked about some things about the new product packaging, and Xu Qiang left Zhang Li's factory.

As New Year's Day approaches, Xu Qiang has been very busy recently, the most important of which is to distribute benefits to his colleagues in the research institute.

So after leaving Zhang Li's factory, Xu Qiang went straight back to Shanghai.

This year the Chinese New Year is earlier, on January 25th. Although there is still a month left, we must prepare in advance.

You know, these people in the institute all came from BJ, and they will definitely go back for the New Year. They have also worked with Xu Qiang for such a long time, so Xu Qiang must prepare more New Year goods for them.

As for the funding issue, it is relatively easy to solve. Even if the higher-ups don't give him money, Xu Qiang can pay for it out of his own pocket. After all, Xu Qiang is only a temporary director of the institute. If he cannot unite his subordinates, his superiors can replace him at any time once they learn about the situation. Even for the position of director, Xu Qiang paying out of his own pocket is acceptable.

However, Xu Qiang still needs to go back and discuss with deputy team leader Guo Rui about what kind of New Year's goods to buy and how much to buy to satisfy everyone.

After driving back to Shanghai, Xu Qiang went directly to the research institute.

As soon as the car stopped, Xu Qiang saw Guo Rui jogging towards him.

"What's going on?"

Seeing Guo Rui looking anxious, Xu Qiang asked hurriedly.

"The leader is here! He is waiting for you in the office..."

"Leader? Which leader?"

"It's Guo Tiemin, the director of the General Office of our ministry. He arrived at noon and has been waiting for you for more than four hours!" Guo Rui said with a stern expression.

"Uh." Hearing this, Xu Qiang frowned slightly. As the director of the General Office of the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building, he waited for his subordinates for more than four hours. This was indeed a serious matter. After all, today was not Sunday. As the temporary director of the institute, Xu Qiang could be away from his post for such a long time. Obviously, the consequences were very serious.

Moreover, Xu Qiang and Guo Tiemin were not familiar with each other. Although the two had met in the department before, they had only a brief conversation. In addition, the person who had more contact with Xu Qiang was Deputy Director Meng Guangming, so Xu Qiang still couldn't figure out Guo Tiemin's temper.

"Let's go there quickly. By the way, I told you before that you were out on business. You better think of a good excuse. I feel like Director Guo is not easy to deal with..."

"I understand. I will handle this matter. You don't have to worry." After Xu Qiang said this, he walked quickly towards the research institute.

After walking through the corridor, Xu Qiang came to his office. As soon as he opened the door, he saw Guo Tiemin sitting inside.

"Hello, Director Guo!" Seeing this, Xu Qiang immediately smiled, walked forward and extended his hand.

"Where have you been?" At this time, Guo Tiemin had his hands behind his back and did not intend to shake hands with Xu Qiang. He just asked with a serious expression.

"It's like this, Director Guo..." Xu Qiang paused, then continued, "The Chinese New Year is less than a month away, and I plan to buy some New Year's goods for my colleagues in the institute, so I went to the market for a walk..."

"Buying New Year's goods? You can just assign anyone to do this. How can you leave your post without permission?" Guo Tiemin said with some dissatisfaction. He continued, "Do you think that you can do whatever you want because the emperor is far away?"

"Shanghai is a big city without many mountains. Besides, we are a new socialist China, so there is no emperor..." Xu Qiang said with a laugh.

"Stop talking nonsense to me! I'm talking about your work attitude. Especially since you are the director here, this is a serious matter!"

"I know. I won't go out without permission anymore." Xu Qiang said quickly.

"You must remember that you are now the head of a school. You must set an example and take the lead in both work and life. Only in this way can you manage the team well and complete the important tasks entrusted to you by the country!"

"understand!"

Xu Qiang could tell that Director Guo had come with ill intentions.

In fact, as the director, Xu Qiang could leave his post temporarily as long as there was nothing going on in the institute. There was no need to make a big deal out of such a small matter. So in his opinion, it was obvious that Guo Tiemin had something against him and came here to call him to task.

However, as for such a superior, Xu Qiang was a veteran who had worked in the research institute for many years in his previous life, so he was still confident that he could handle it.

"At present, the department has invested a lot of talents and funds in your institute. All members of the project team were transferred from BJ. The travel expenses for one person a day are more than three yuan!" As expected, Guo Tiemin's tone was somewhat dissatisfied at this time, and he continued: "In addition, after the establishment of the institute, you repeatedly applied to the department for money and things. Even a car was provided to you as an exception. Are you still not satisfied?"

"Be content, of course I am!" Upon hearing this, Xu Qiang said quickly, "We are all grateful for the care and concern given to our institute by our superiors..."

“Since you are grateful, you should repay them with your work achievements! But what have you done? I heard that you went to Changzhou to help their township enterprises with technical support. Do you think the department doesn’t know about this?!” When he said this, Guo Tiemin’s expression began to become serious, with a hint of anger in his eyes.

At this time, Guo Rui, who was following behind Xu Qiang, was also sweating coldly.

He understood the current situation in the institute better than anyone else. From the time all staff members arrived a few months ago until now, almost everyone had been "playing around" every day and had not done much serious work. Instead, a lot of cultural, sports and entertainment activities had been held.

Guo Rui had reminded Xu Qiang many times before that he should produce some results as soon as possible before he was officially promoted to the position of temporary director, but Xu Qiang always seemed to be indifferent.

Therefore, in Guo Rui's opinion, Xu Qiang, as the director, is likely to be in great danger this time!

"I provide technical support to Changzhou. I do this in my spare time to help them boost their economy." Xu Qiang said calmly, "As for work, I feel that my work is worthy of the support and help given to me by my superiors, and I have a clear conscience..."

"Have a clear conscience? How can you say that?" Guo Tiemin became even angrier after hearing this. He then continued, "Then what achievements have you made in the past few months? Show us..."

"Director Guo, everyone in our institute is really working very hard..." Guo Rui on the side quickly explained.

"Director Guo, don't be angry. Since you want to see the results of our work, I will show you." Xu Qiang said with a smile. (End of this chapter)