"What? What did you say?"
Yu Chengyang felt like his ears had gone wrong, actually hearing his secretary say that representatives from other provinces wanted to unite and sanction Jiangyang County Automobile?
Weren't they just trying to poach talent yesterday, wanting to lure the automobile factory away?
Now, in the blink of an eye, they've gone from being universally admired to universally hated? How could that be? It couldn't be that exaggerated, could it?
As his trusted subordinate, the secretary saw through Yu Chengyang's thoughts. Although he himself found it incredibly baffling, he said, "It's true, Executive Officer!
Representatives from eight provinces have arrived and are waiting outside! Especially the leader, Elder Gao from Shuanglong Province. That old man has a terrible temper and looks like he's about to explode with anger!"
The secretary said with a wry face, looking helplessly at Yu Chengyang, "So it's better for you to meet them. Otherwise, I'm afraid we won't be able to handle it!"
"Alright, let's see them first. You arrange for the representatives to be seated in the conference room, and prepare some tea. Oh, and also prepare some breakfast, regardless of whether they've eaten yet."
Putting aside his doubts, Yu Chengyang nodded and instructed the secretary.
Although he still didn't understand what was going on, his subordinates wouldn't lie to him. Could it be that these guys failed to poach talent yesterday and were just throwing a tantrum out of spite? Haha!
Thinking this, Yu Chengyang quickly washed up and headed to the government building's conference room.
Upon entering the conference room, he saw several important figures seated in serious postures, their faces grim.
"Elder Gao, and fellow colleagues, what's wrong? Such fiery tempers so early in the morning?"
Yu Chengyang smiled as he approached, trying to ease the tense atmosphere with a casual greeting.
However, everyone looked at him with extreme seriousness, showing no signs of amusement.
"Xiao Yu, regarding the Jiangyang County Automobile Factory, we need an explanation!"
Elder Gao was the first to speak. "Otherwise, our provincial poverty alleviation cooperation might have to be temporarily affected."
"Exactly, we need an explanation! Otherwise, our educational exchange programs will also have to be reconsidered!"
"Yes, yes, yes! That's right..."
The representatives all spoke up, conveying a single message: Jiangyang County Automobile Factory must hand over its mini-engine technology, and Wang Yu must publicly apologize to everyone!
Moreover, from their words, Wang Yu sounded like an utterly wicked villain!
What in the world was going on?
"This..."
Seeing the crowd before him, Yu Chengyang broke out in a cold sweat but could only try to placate them helplessly. After all, with so many brother provinces ganging up on him, he had no way to control the situation!
"Everyone, please remain calm. Let me understand the situation first, and then I'll report to the provincial government."
After finally managing to calm everyone down with a lot of persuasion, Yu Chengyang quickly went out and, without a second word, picked up the phone and dialed.
...
"So, those guys from the Machinery Industry Association aren't coming today?"
Wang Yu said to Han Jun with a smile.
Today was supposed to be the day he met Zhao Guozhu and the others to compare products and settle the plagiarism dispute. Wang Yu had gotten up early specifically to await their arrival.
Even some media reporters who had gotten wind of the news were already waiting to get some exciting scoops.
But after waiting and waiting for Zhao Guozhu and the others, everyone could only reluctantly accept the fact that they had not dared to show up, and Wang Yu had won without a fight!
Wang Yu was somewhat puzzled. Logically, Zhao Guozhu and the others were the ones who initiated the conflict, so they wouldn't just give up, would they?
Then, after Han Jun inquired about the news, he learned that those guys had gone directly to the police station yesterday.
And the cause of the incident was Zhao Guozhu deliberately assaulting someone?
As for the victim... Brother Hu?
It seemed that Brother Hu had gone to collect debts with the Jin family father and daughter, and then somehow, words were exchanged, and things escalated. Zhao Guozhu, as the boss of a major company, actually lost his composure and directly attacked Brother Hu, leading to the escalation of events and their arrest.
"This Brother Hu!"
Wang Yu shook his head helplessly. He knew Brother Hu's mouth well. When he started blabbering, he would definitely curse the other party's ancestors and all their relatives, and wouldn't even spare the dog at their doorstep.
How could someone like Zhao Guozhu, an educated man who played mind games, be a match for him?
His blood rushed, and he directly resorted to violence, and then... there was no then.
He had spent the night in the police station, and his brother-in-law, Xia Ping, was also there for assaulting a prince from Dongyou Country, an international friend.
So, impulsiveness is the devil. One must remain calm and not get angry when encountering issues!
Wang Yu shook his head and sighed, but to his relief, Brother Hu wasn't the one who initiated the fight. It seemed his long-term ideological and moral education (and bonuses) had paid off.
However, the reporters around him were all looking at Wang Yu with confused and strange expressions. After all, Brother Hu was considered Wang Yu's subordinate. The night before the competition, he had a conflict with Mr. Zhao and ended up in the police station.
This looked like Wang Yu had deliberately set a trap, and everyone was looking at him with extremely suspicious eyes!
"This..."
Wang Yu curled his lips. There was no good way to explain this kind of thing, and it might only make things worse.
"Little factory manager, the organizer has your phone number. They said it's a call from our county."
"From the county? You think it's Secretary Yang? Did something happen?"
Wang Yu was slightly stunned. Secretary Yang had always adopted a laissez-faire approach towards everyone, and he wouldn't call proactively unless something was wrong.
Even during the spaceplane incident with the Ice Bear Kingdom, that secretary had first withstood pressure from above and only settled accounts afterwards when things were over.
So, what serious matter could have happened now?
As Wang Yu pondered, he followed the exhibition hall staff to the office and took the phone.
"Hello, Secretary Yang?"
"Xiao Wang, I have some bad news for you," Secretary Yang's voice on the phone was filled with exhaustion.
"Hmm? What happened, Secretary, please tell me." Wang Yu's voice was consistently calm.
"Representatives from Shuanglong Province, Zhonghai Province, and seven other provinces have jointly protested, demanding that the province sanction your Jiangyang County Automobile Factory."
"Sanction?" Wang Yu was slightly taken aback, then he understood. This must be the work of those bicycle factory guys causing trouble, right?
He hadn't expected them to move so quickly!
"Eight provinces, and several of them are close neighbors with whom we have very important strategic cooperation. The higher-ups need to weigh the pros and cons, so... alas!"
Secretary Yang sighed heavily on the phone. "You have to hand over all your engine technology and production lines, otherwise, I can't protect you!"
"We have no choice; our province is weak and needs to develop!"
Secretary Yang sighed. "I've fought for you. The eight provinces will jointly give you 8 million yuan, and for three years, all your factory's products will have unconditional market access. This can be considered some compensation."
Secretary Yang sounded helpless on the phone. It was undoubtedly a losing deal. Although 8 million yuan wasn't a small sum, between killing the goose that lays the golden eggs and keeping it to lay eggs continuously, everyone knew which was the better choice!
He probably thought Wang Yu, this young man, would be furious!
But... young people always have to face reality! Perhaps this is how they can grow better!
After explaining everything, Secretary Yang comforted Wang Yu a few words on the phone. Feeling Wang Yu's seemingly emotionless response, he sighed helplessly and hung up.
On the other end of the line, Wang Yu silently hung up the phone, a mysterious smile appearing on his lips.
"Heh, eight major bicycle factories? So you've all learned to tattle and cause trouble for me? Since that's the case, let's play a bigger game. I hope you don't go bankrupt!"