"Alright, everyone load the goods onto the train. This part of the job is pretty much wrapped up."
Standing before a massive, ferocious-looking steel train encased in thick armor plates, Wang Yu waved to the people behind him.
Immediately, individuals stepped forward and began loading the pre-packaged components, piece by piece, into the train cars.
Under Liu Lu's coordinated command, everyone's movements were orderly and efficient, with no signs of chaos.
This earned a silent nod of approval from Wang Yu, and Wu Lingling's expression also eased considerably.
The order was for a colossal amount of goods, but the steel train from the Ice Bear Kingdom was no pushover. Car after car was filled, creating a scene of bustling activity.
After nearly two hours, all the components were loaded. The steel train still had about one carriage to spare.
"Excellent, let's depart!" Wang Yu nodded with satisfaction, finally free from a burden.
Then, amidst a thick plume of steam, the steel train slowly pulled out of the Jiangyang County train station.
"Everyone has worked hard," Wang Yu said, turning back to address the crowd.
"All workers from our auto factory and affiliated component factories, please record your work hours. They will be included in this month's bonus and performance payout. As for the part-time laborers, it's too late tonight; come to the accountant tomorrow to collect your pay."
Wang Yu's words were met with a resounding cheer from everyone. After days of hard work, completing the Qinglu Group's order within four days of overtime – this was what they had all been working towards!
Amidst the cheers, the night's quiet was once again broken. Workers and citizens headed home, carrying their joy and excitement throughout Jiangyang County.
"Little Factory Manager..."
Liu Lu, standing nearby, seemed to want to say something, her expression hesitant.
"What is it?" Wang Yu looked at his secretary-general. If it weren't for her tireless efforts in coordinating everything, they wouldn't have achieved such high efficiency and exceeded their plans.
"Regarding the incident where our transport vehicles were ambushed, how do you propose we handle it now?" Liu Lu asked, hesitating.
"Let's see how the public security bureau handles it first. This matter can wait; it's not urgent. I need to return to the provincial capital, Jianghan City, with Lingling to take care of the Dongzhou Industrial Expo."
Wang Yu smiled and replied.
"Then... what about our expenses?" Liu Lu hesitated, but eventually voiced her concern, "Our factory has paid a considerable price this time! With all costs disregarded, we managed to complete this order. However, the expenses are preliminarily estimated to be over ten million."
"Ten million? How could it be so much?" Wu Lingling exclaimed from the side.
"Of course. Just renting this steel train cost one million. Not to mention hiring staff and temporary workers at high salaries, and purchasing materials at inflated prices. Over ten million is already a bargain," Wang Yu said with a smile, not appearing surprised.
Industrial manufacturing was like this: heavy assets, high investment, low returns. That's why in his previous life, many tycoons played with finance and the internet, rarely choosing physical manufacturing!
"How about this: issue an invoice for twenty million to Qinglu Group and have them reimburse our expenses," Wang Yu instructed Liu Lu with a chuckle.
"Ah? Twenty million? But our costs are only around ten million!" Liu Lu was slightly taken aback, then understood. "You mean to inflate the bill?"
"Nonsense, what do you mean inflate the bill? Do I look like someone who does such things?" Wang Yu retorted irritably.
"It's said that one reaps what they sow. We helped Qinglu Group solve a life-or-death problem, so we should at least make a profit, right? Am I supposed to help them out of obligation?"
Hearing Wang Yu's words, Liu Lu nodded in agreement. "That makes sense... I'll go make arrangements right away!"
With that, Liu Lu turned and hurried off to make the arrangements.
"Hey, hey, hey, are you not being a little inappropriate by trying to take advantage of my family's company right in front of me?" Wu Lingling protested unhappily.
"What's inappropriate about it? Do you think what I said doesn't make sense?" Wang Yu chuckled at Wu Lingling. "Personal favors are personal favors, but business is business. My company needs to survive, don't you think? And..."
"And what?"
"And since I helped Qinglu Group solve this problem, and in principle, you were the one who facilitated the connection, then as my partner, you are the intermediary contractor," Wang Yu said thoughtfully and seriously. "Therefore, half of the profit I make should also be yours. Do you think my analysis is reasonable?"
"Is that so?" Wu Lingling immediately nodded. "It does seem very reasonable. What you said makes a lot of sense!"
...
As the steel train delivered all the ordered goods, Wu Yongping was completely plunged into a state of frenzy and excitement.
They actually did it! Wang Yu and his sister weren't just boasting!
Who would have thought that something deemed impossible, something even the United States couldn't achieve, would be accomplished in a small county like Jiangyang in the First Federal Union?
Wu Yongping couldn't help but sigh. He then remembered the bold words Wang Yu had once spoken to him.
Perhaps one day, a small auto factory in this county would grow into a behemoth that even their Qinglu Group would have to look up to!
Maybe... it was truly possible!
Wu Yongping let out a long sigh, a mixture of relief and contemplation. He then turned to look at Wu Lingling.
His sister, having followed Wang Yu back and forth these past few days, looked incredibly haggard, yet her spirit was undeniably strong. It seemed she had indeed chosen the right path!
"Lingling, perhaps you were right. Big Brother will no longer obstruct your choices!" Wu Yongping said solemnly to Wu Lingling.
"Really?" Wu Lingling smiled faintly. Only after receiving Wu Yongping's affirmative answer did she slowly speak, "If that's the case, Brother, shouldn't you settle the payment with Wang Yu's auto factory?"
"Ah, settle the payment? Yes, yes, of course, they did help us. I can't have them help for free. How much do you think it is?" Wu Yongping nodded repeatedly.
"It's not much, only thirty million," Wu Lingling stated calmly.
"What? Thirty million?"
Wu Yongping's face instantly turned pale... Looking at the smiling Wu Lingling before him, why did he suddenly feel like his daughter was growing up too fast?