"I promised, yes, and I won't go back on my word," Wang Yu said in front of everyone. "I'm a man of my word. If I said I'd give you 100,000, it's 100,000!"
He waved his hand directly to stop everyone, then turned to Old Ma. "Uncle Ma, get the money!"
"But..."
"No buts, get the money!"
"Uh... okay!" Old Ma gritted his teeth, personally counted the banknotes, took out a stack, and handed it to Liu Jinsong.
"Here you go!" His voice was almost squeezed out from between his teeth.
"Haha, thank you so much, Director Wang." Liu Jinsong took the money with a smug look, a triumphant air about him.
"Oh my, this money is so easy to earn. Some people just open their mouths, and I get an extra 20,000. Tsk tsk!"
Liu Jinsong spoke sarcastically, his face filled with mockery.
"Heh, Director Liu, be careful that 20,000 doesn't burn your hands."
Wang Yu smiled faintly at Liu Jinsong.
"Heh, that's not something Director Wang needs to worry about."
While saying this and humming a little tune, Liu Jinsong swaggered away with his feet turned out, an arrogant look on his face.
"Heh, Director Wang, you're quite the spendthrift. Just like that, 20,000 yuan gone. Who knows how hard your workers have to toil to earn that much, and you just blew it away with a few words."
A person stepped forward, sneering coldly. It was Lu Fangquan, the head of the hardware factory, who had completely fallen out with them and refused further cooperation.
"It's good that I was wise enough to refuse to cooperate with you."
Lu Fangquan sneered, speaking loudly and clearly to everyone. "With your wasteful behavior, your automobile factory will surely collapse soon. I wonder if you can still keep your promise of a 30% price increase on all orders then? Hahahaha!"
Hearing his words, the faces of the representatives from other supporting and parts factories changed slightly. It seemed to make sense!
This Wang Yu couldn't resist a provocation and impulsively made all sorts of promises. Even with a fortune, it wouldn't last if he was this wasteful!
They had chosen to side with Wang Yu for their own benefit.
But they had clearly offended the Metallurgical General Plant, and Wang Yu had made enemies in other areas too. Walking down this path with him might not be a wise choice?
At this moment, some people's faces showed hesitation.
Seeing that his words seemed to have had an effect, Lu Fangquan said no more, turned around with a wild laugh, and left, leaving the crowd behind.
Immediately, the joy of receiving money vanished from everyone's faces, and they all made excuses to leave.
Soon, only Wang Yu and his group remained.
"Little Director, we've suffered a great loss." Old Ma shook his head slightly, his face somewhat gloomy.
"Damn his great-great-uncle's fourth aunt's brother!"
Seeing Lu Fangquan's arrogant demeanor and the smug look on Liu Jinsong's face earlier, Brother Hu was furious.
He immediately turned to his subordinates, "Brothers, let's go teach these guys a lesson and let them know that King Yama has three eyes! I..."
However, before Brother Hu could finish his threats, Wang Yu stopped him.
"Alright, don't go causing trouble. Do your jobs. We've had quite a few vehicles roll off the assembly line recently. Arrange for people to transport them to the designated locations immediately!"
"The hardware factory is just a clown. As for the Metallurgical General Plant..."
A mysterious smile appeared on Wang Yu's face.
"It's just 20,000 yuan. Soon, I'll have them come to me themselves, begging. And then it won't be just 20,000 yuan."
"It's just 20,000 yuan? And you'll have the Metallurgical General Plant come begging?"
"Please, they are a large, influential enterprise, a key unit ranked among the best in the province. How could they possibly stoop to our level?"
Everyone exchanged glances. Had the little director lost his mind from anger? Was he just confused?
Though they thought this, no one dared to say it out loud and could only look at each other with concern.
"Alright, that's how it is." Wang Yu saw their disbelieving expressions, but he just smiled faintly and said no more.
Some things aren't proven with words, but with actions!
"Oh, right, Uncle Ma, calculate it. Our recent profits have been quite good. The workers have been working overtime every day. Increase their overtime pay a bit more, and then give them some bonuses."
Wang Yu thought for a moment and instructed.
"Bonuses again?" Old Ma was surprised. "Didn't we just give bonuses before to celebrate the upcoming Labor Day?"
"Then let's find another reason," Wang Yu shrugged.
"Yes, let's consider the previous one a celebration of the factory turning a profit and regaining its footing. This one will be to celebrate Labor Day and give all the employees more bonuses."
Wang Yu smiled. "Don't worry about the money. As our profits continue to grow, there will definitely be plenty of opportunities to issue bonuses. Believe me!"
"Okay, I believe you!" Old Ma replied with a trusting look. Wang Yu had proven his capabilities through countless successes.
The factory's performance was getting better and better, and Wang Yu believed no one would mind their leader caring about employee bonuses and performance.
"Then I'll go make the arrangements." Old Ma nodded.
With so many people in the factory... it seemed this old body of his would have to work overtime.
"Little Director, are we getting bonuses too?" Brother Hu came up, his face a little sheepish.
"Yes, everyone gets a share." Wang Yu waved his hand decisively. "Including our cooperating suppliers and everyone who helps us, everyone gets a share!"
"Little Director is generous!"
Brother Hu and his gang immediately started clapping.
"Alright, enough nonsense. Go and take care of the tasks I assigned you!"
"Understood, don't worry!"
After sending Brother Hu and the others away, Wang Yu returned to his office alone.
His office was now filled with various tools and equipment, resembling a laboratory.
He skillfully opened a semi-finished portable music player on his desk, and Wang Yu's brow furrowed slightly.
The previous trial production had yielded good results, and the materials ordered from the electronics factory were fine. Although the components were a bit outdated, it didn't affect the performance.
The biggest problem that remained before mass production was...
As Wang Yu was thinking, the office door was suddenly pushed open.
Old Sun, the gatekeeper, rushed in, panting.
"Little Director, Secretary Yang has suddenly arrived and specifically asked to see you!"