Wang Yu stared at the objects before him, completely stunned.
On a brick-like device with a thick, long antenna, there was a mobile phone!
This kind of thing used to be colloquially known as a “big brother” phone in China. At one point, it was the standard accessory for successful individuals!
A symbol of status and prestige!
Just one of these devices cost tens of thousands, and even then, it was scarce, with scalpers reselling them at exorbitant prices!
As for the network access fees and communication charges, they were astronomical, simply beyond description. A single call could cost Wang Yu enough to pay a worker in the workshop a month’s salary…
And now, this rare and precious item was simply tossed in a corner like a broken brick?
It was too nonchalant!
Wang Yu was utterly bewildered. Who was it? Who was so lavish with their spending? What were all these items for?
Besides, didn’t China not even have signal yet?
Without mobile base stations and transmission towers, this device likely had no signal, right?
So, it was no different from a brick, wasn't it? Other than for hitting or smashing people, what use did it have? It wouldn't even impress anyone as a status symbol!
"The person who came said these were specifically for you. If you're worried about the legitimacy, you can choose not to accept them," said the waitress, looking at them with envy.
"Have you struck it rich somehow? Otherwise, why would you receive so many good things?" As the receptionist at the government guesthouse, she had a good eye.
"What rich benefactor?" Wang Yu gave a helpless wry smile. "Could it be someone playing a prank on us?"
"Who would pull such a pointless prank, especially involving so much money?" the waitress chuckled.
"You never know. Rich people think differently. Isn't the protagonist in *Who Wants to Be a Millionaire* a prime example?" Wu Lingling chimed in, her expression rather peculiar.
"What you consider a king's ransom, others might see as merely a tool for a bet or a prank."
"Uh… that's a novel," Wang Yu retorted, rolling his eyes. "Who in real life would be so bored and have so much money to waste like that? Would they also use banknotes to light their cigarettes?"
"Yes, how did you know?" Wu Lingling nodded as if it were obvious.
"I… Damn it!" Wang Yu suddenly felt an urge to rant.
There really were such wasteful prodigals who didn't know how to spend their money?
"Forget it, let's keep these things," Wu Lingling suddenly declared. "Anyway, they were delivered to us, so we might as well accept them. If there's any problem, it's not our concern!
Besides, the Qinglu Group competition and product launch are in a couple of days, and it's a public event. You really need formal attire. We failed to buy clothes twice before. Since there are ready-made ones, let's just wear them."
Hearing Wu Lingling's words, Wang Yu felt there was some logic to them and hesitated.
"Moreover, they thoughtfully sent you so many good things," Wu Lingling added with a smile, gesturing to the office supplies and stationery. "These should be helpful for your product research and design, right?"
Not just helpful, but extremely helpful!
Wang Yu muttered to himself. A scientific calculator alone would save him more than half the time spent on drafting and manual calculations. And the complete set of tools and stationery would boost his efficiency.
Not to mention, the plain draft paper he was currently using was not only rough and difficult to write on, but a slight press of the pencil would create a hole, severely impacting his efficiency.
And some of the tools in the complete set were hard to come by even if you had money.
"But we don't know who sent them. Is it really appropriate to just accept them?" Wang Yu still felt hesitant.
Seeing his demeanor, Wu Lingling became exasperated. "Since they delivered them, we'll accept them. What are you being so indecisive about?"
Huh? Why was she suddenly angry for no reason?
Wang Ju was baffled, looking at the inexplicably angry Wu Lingling, and then noticed she was already enthusiastically picking out dresses, cosmetics, and accessories.
Alright, women! They could never escape these things!
Wang Yu grumbled to himself but didn't say anything more. These items were valuable, even expensive, but he wasn't exactly unable to afford them.
Given the significant human and material resources expended to send him things and provide meals, it was obvious they had an ulterior motive. As the saying goes, unsolicited favors often hide ulterior motives. At worst, he would just pay for these items later!
With that thought, Wang Yu felt at ease and picked up two jackets to try on.
"See, you look quite dashing!" Wu Lingling commented, observing Wang Yu, who looked more spirited in the new jacket. "You're a decent-looking fellow, yet you insist on looking so disheveled every day."
"Uh, can't you say something nicer? What do you mean by 'decent-looking'? I call it simple." Wang Yu retorted, then took the opportunity to look at himself in the mirrored glass of the guesthouse entrance.
Indeed, clothes make the man. With a set of good clothes, his appearance and aura had transformed.
Especially with Wang Yu's unique scholarly and gentle demeanor, further enhanced by a well-tailored suit jacket, his aura became even more distinguished.
"Come on, try these on too," Wu Lingling said, getting more excited and encouraging Wang Yu to try on more clothes.
"Alright, alright, I got it," Wang Yu replied with a helpless sigh.
"Let's put the things away in the room. It's not appropriate to block the entrance. Also, we should go to the bus factory first to complete the contract signing. We can sort out these things when we get back."
Wu Lingling agreed with Wang Yu's suggestion and nodded. They then moved all the various packages, big and small, into the room.
"Wait for me for a moment, I need to use the restroom." After everything was put away, Wang Yu said to Wu Lingling.
Perhaps he had caught a chill last night, as his stomach was aching. He wanted to take care of it before heading to the bus factory to sign the contract with Qian Guotao.
"You lazy bum, always with something to do. Hurry up! Oh, and don't get this jacket dirty," Wu Lingling chided him.
"Got it," Wang Yu replied and turned away.
However, as he turned, in a blind spot in the corner, two burly men in black suits and sunglasses suddenly appeared.
The two men, one in front and one behind, grabbed Wang Yu's arms, covered his mouth to prevent him from making a sound, and dragged him outside!