The old voice was not loud, but it sounded clear and powerful.
The private room door was pushed open again, and an old man with white hair and a vigorous spirit strode in.
Beside the old man was a clean-faced, refined young man, who looked cautious.
"Old Zhou, slow down, slow down!"
The refined young man hurried to help the old man up, but was directly refused.
"Secretary Qian, I'm in good health and don't need assistance yet."
"Old Zhou, why are you here?"
Chen Feng also quickly stepped forward. The person in front of him was a truly remarkable figure.
Zhou Lihua, a retired expert professor in the field of mechanical technology in Guangjiang Province, was a super-level figure. He was not only proficient in various technical theories but also very skilled in practical operations.
Many large manufacturing enterprises wanted to invite him to guide and adjust their production lines.
Chen Feng had come here specifically for this reason.
Qinglu Group, upon its return from overseas, had invested its first project in China in a new engine project. However, the production line would constantly malfunction for no apparent reason, and then mysteriously resume normal operation after some time.
Despite no issues with the technical design, numerous experts had been invited, but none could find any problems.
In desperation, Chen Feng, the supervisor from the headquarters, had personally come to invite Old Zhou.
For this, Chen Feng went directly to the provincial capital of Guangjiang Province, and then heard that Old Zhou had come to the small Jiangyang County for an important matter, so he followed him all the way.
With great difficulty and immense effort, he had managed to invite Old Zhou out for a meal.
But he never expected that just as he went to order dishes, Old Zhou would encounter someone as arrogant as Wang Yu.
Indeed, in Chen Feng's eyes, the young and impetuous Wang Yu was naturally an arrogant person.
It was fine if he himself had a broad mind, but Old Zhou was old, and if this ignorant and arrogant youth offended him in any way.
At that time, not to mention the intern Hong Jianjun, who was brought along as a local guide, even his diligently working supervisor for many years would not be able to bear the consequences!
With this thought, Chen Feng quickly stepped forward and smiled at Old Zhou.
"I heard someone mention something about the Jiangyang Automobile Factory?" Old Zhou asked Chen Feng.
"Oh, it's like this, Old Zhou," Chen Feng said with a smile, in a dismissive tone. "Actually, it's nothing major. There's a kid here who claims to be the director of the Jiangyang Automobile Factory. A child who hasn't even grown his whiskers, arrogantly claiming..."
Before Chen Feng could finish speaking, Old Zhou interrupted.
"The director of the Jiangyang Automobile Factory? Who is it?"
Old Zhou looked around, his tone somewhat strange.
"It's him, this arrogant fellow."
Hong Jianjun immediately stepped forward to "identify" Wang Yu, pointing directly at him.
"The Jiangyang Automobile Factory is currently managed by him, and it's on the verge of collapse!"
Hong Jianjun's words were skillfully phrased, as if Wang Yu was the culprit for the automobile factory's impending bankruptcy.
He had only returned a short while ago and still had the impression of the factory being on the verge of collapse.
"Oh? You are the director of the Jiangyang Automobile Factory?" Old Zhou looked at Wang Yu with increasing curiosity.
"Yeah, I'm the unlucky guy who's about to run the factory into the ground."
Du Yujuan also chimed in.
Regardless of her past, well, her intimate relationship with Zhao Tao from Jiangyang Agricultural Machinery Factory, or her current flirtation with the promising talented overseas student Hong Jianjun, she had no psychological burden in kicking Wang Yu while he was down.
"The Jiangyang Automobile Factory is going bankrupt? Is there such a thing, Secretary Qian?" Old Zhou asked the clean-faced middle-aged man beside him with confusion.
"Hmm, it seems so. It was previously said to be due to the former director's failed engine project. I heard they owe quite a bit of foreign debt now."
The clean-faced middle-aged Secretary Qian nodded, confirming it.
"Old Zhou, it's just a small local enterprise. If it goes bankrupt, it goes bankrupt. It's not a big deal," Chen Feng said to Old Zhou with a fawning smile. "This young man is superficial and doesn't look like he's got good intentions. Let's not get angry over him.
I've already ordered the dishes. How about we return to the private room and discuss the guidance you'll be giving our group while we eat?"
"No rush! I still have something I need to ask this young brother."
However, Old Zhou, to everyone's surprise, directly stopped Chen Feng.
"Ah? But, Old Zhou..." Before Chen Feng could finish, Secretary Qian interrupted him unceremoniously.
"Supervisor Chen, you are just a supervisor at Qinglu Group. You don't need to make decisions for Old Zhou!"
Secretary Qian's tone was somewhat unfriendly, and Chen Feng immediately shut up.
As for Hong Jianjun, he couldn't even get a word in, let alone those so-called old classmates. They all kept silent, and the atmosphere became quiet.
"Young brother, are you really the director of the Jiangyang Automobile Factory?"
Old Zhou asked Wang Yu seriously.
"That's right, I am," Wang Yu admitted without hesitation. "And our factory was indeed on the verge of bankruptcy before, but I will definitely be able to revitalize it. Not only that, but I will make it stand at the pinnacle!"
Wang Yu's words were full of confidence, immediately drawing a round of eye-rolls from everyone.
He's getting carried away, isn't he? He's had enough, hasn't he? You've said this several times!
Does this young man really think he's the boss of everything?
However, because Old Zhou was present and hadn't expressed his opinion, they couldn't say much and could only look at Wang Yu with disdain.
"Oh? I believe you."
Old Zhou uttered words that made everyone dumbfounded.
What? Did they hear wrong?
Old Zhou directly agreed with his shallow words?
Everyone was stunned, looking at what was happening before them in disbelief.
"I know, Old Zhou is just showing care for the young people and is trying to comfort him, not wanting to discourage him and make him lose confidence!"
Hong Jianjun suddenly rationalized it to himself, which immediately won the agreement of everyone.
It seemed to be the case! As expected of a distinguished elder!
"Heh, thank you for your concern."
Wang Yu smiled at Old Zhou. After all, his ambitions were considered wishful thinking by others, and it was normal not to be recognized.
He had also anticipated this outcome long ago.
But their doubts and disdain were their business; what did his own affairs have to do with them?
"No, I didn't mean that."
Old Zhou shook his head, his gaze deeply appraising Wang Yu.
"What I mean is, I am no match for your technical skills."
Old Zhou's words were filled with admiration, yet spoken very seriously. As soon as he finished speaking, the entire scene exploded!