"Are we scattering all of this out now?"
Brother Hu's eyes lit up. He had been waiting for Wang Yu's instructions for a long time.
Ever since he got that tape recording, he had painstakingly made many copies, just waiting for Wang Yu to give the word. He had been itching to do this!
If Wang Yu hadn't ordered him not to make a move on Yang Song too early, he would have guaranteed that all sorts of rumors would have been flying around by now!
Yes, he would even add his own unique artistic touch!
"Little Factory Director, can we start now?"
"Yes, he was useful before, but now that this scoundrel has colluded with people from the islands, he can't be kept around."
Wang Yu nodded, then thought of something else. "Right, while spreading the information, also include propaganda for our portable music players. We're almost at mass production for those, so we can use them as a gimmick."
"Oh? Is that so?" Brother Hu's eyes brightened. "Then, Little Factory Director, can I add my own artistic touch?"
Cough cough!
Wang Yu gave a dry cough. Brother Hu's artistic touch was beyond simply disgusting!
"Do as you please, but don't mess things up, and don't let anyone discover it was us. Otherwise..."
"Otherwise, it will be solely my responsibility as Brother Hu!" Brother Hu immediately understood, putting on a fawning expression. "Just leave it to me, I guarantee it'll be handled perfectly."
"Alright, stop with the slogans and let the results speak for themselves." Wang Yu waved his hand impatiently, then seemed to remember something and motioned him closer. "Right, one more thing. Come here."
"Yes, Little Factory Director." Brother Hu quickly leaned in towards Wang Yu.
"Old Director and the others are highly respected. In terms of character and ability, you cannot casually talk back to them. You won't be getting a bonus this time as punishment! If you make another mistake, you'll be fined directly!"
Wang Yu's blunt words immediately drew a wail from Brother Hu.
"No, Little Factory Director! I know I was wrong, and I won't make mistakes again. You can't... Ow!"
Before Brother Hu could finish, Wang Yu kicked him in the rear.
"This is just a small warning. If you babble any more, I'll deduct your performance bonus for this month too!" Wang Yu said with a smiling scolding tone, then changed his tone.
"Of course, if you handle the Yang Song matter well, you'll still get your benefits! And stop spouting random idioms, it's called 'fu tang dao huo' (to go through fire and water), not 'fu huo dao tang' (going to fire for soup)! Do you think we're making hot pot?"
"Yes, sir, yes, sir! Little Factory Director, I'll go arrange it now, and I'll be careful in the future!"
Nodding repeatedly, Brother Hu turned to leave.
Even Andre, standing nearby, looked at him with an expression that clearly conveyed, "Aren't you Wang Yu's top subordinate? Why are you suffering so much?"
But Brother Hu didn't say anything, just hurried away.
"Wait!" Wang Yu called out again.
"What is it, Little Factory Director?" Brother Hu, whose foot was already halfway out the factory gate, twisted his head back to ask.
"Find someone to send a message to Boss Zhao of Jiu Long Yi Feng on Changhe Street. Tell him I need his help with something. Also, have your men collect an extra 50 yuan hardship pay from finance each. A large batch of motorized scooters will be produced soon, so tell them to be ready to work hard and transport them to all parts of the country before the end of the month."
Brother Hu quickly nodded in agreement to Wang Yu's repeated instructions.
He was shrewd enough not to ask why, knowing that Wang Yu was giving him a slap and a sweet date, and he naturally understood how to stick to his boss.
Besides, the motorized scooters were his uncle's and many relatives' and friends' livelihoods at the bicycle factory, so he definitely couldn't mess it up. Otherwise, his uncle would probably break his legs.
Thinking of this, Brother Hu couldn't help but shiver, and he quickened his pace.
"Heh heh, dear Wang, I think I'll go wander around too."
After watching Brother Hu leave, Andre chuckled awkwardly. He had arranged to go drinking with Brother Hu. After all, it was his first time in Jiangyang County, and it was good to have a local guide him, even if this local seemed a bit unreliable.
Soon, they all left, leaving only Wang Yu and Liu Lu.
"You should go back and rest too. I'll arrange to help you repay your debts tomorrow. Then, help me contact the old masters and technical workers. I need to prepare to deal with the people from the islands.
Once the issue with the islanders is resolved, I'll take over your steel plant, and you can come to work for me as a secretary supervisor."
Wang Yu said to Liu Lu, who silently nodded in response.
"Okay." Liu Lu nodded slightly, her voice soft.
...
The Jiangyang Grand Hotel, the county's best hotel. In the most luxurious room on the top floor, a group of people were residing.
They were representatives from Tianyi Steel Company of the islands, and they also represented the world's most advanced steel smelting technology.
"Senior Yamazaki, do you think that kid is deceiving us? We agreed to an acquisition, but after waiting so many days, there's been no movement?"
A short young man spoke with some anxiety on his face.
Opposite him, a tall and calm middle-aged islander was slowly sipping his tea.
"You are too impatient, Mr. Takemoto." Mr. Yamazaki smiled slightly, putting down his teacup. "I know you are young and eager to achieve something to prove yourself. However, business matters like this cannot be rushed. The President sent me to broaden your horizons, you just need to observe and learn slowly.
As for a mere steel plant in this small county town, what can it possibly do?
Their factory director, Yang Song, is clearly trying to make a quick buck, so he's the one who's actually anxious.
If we can acquire the land and personnel of this steel plant, it would be a good thing, but if not, it's not too big of a deal. Their equipment and all their assets are also a good profit.
However, what we truly need is a bridgehead and channel to penetrate their country's steel market. This is the most important point!"
Saying this, Yamazaki smiled at the thoughtful Takemoto. "As long as we can get in, with low prices and superior quality, it will take at most three years to completely monopolize the steel market of the Yuan Federation.
They have never used such good and cheap steel. Once they use it, they will be unable to extricate themselves. By then, won't we be able to slaughter them as we please?
This market worth billions is our ultimate goal, everything else is just a bonus. For us, the difference is only in how much we earn."
Hearing Yamazaki's explanation, Takemoto's face showed admiration.
"I see. The company's senior management is truly far-sighted, having started their planning many years ago."
"Heh heh, you are still young, there is much you need to learn. Remember to listen more, watch more..."
Yamazaki, looking composed, was about to take a sip of tea when the door to the room was suddenly pushed open.
A subordinate rushed in, his face flustered.
"This is bad, Supervisor Yamazaki! Someone has come to challenge us!"