“What are we discussing?” Miao Wanli raised an eyebrow. “I’m not one to bend the rules!”
“No, no, no, it’s not about bending the rules. I’m planning to donate a batch of motorized bicycles to our Public Security Bureau comrades,” Wang Yu said to Miao Wanli.
“Motorized bicycles? What are those?” Miao Wanli was slightly taken aback.
“They’re bicycles that can run automatically by burning fuel. You can think of them as a simplified version of a motorcycle.”
“Motorcycle? No, we can’t accept favors without earning them!”
Miao Wanli’s eyes widened, and he waved his hands repeatedly.
Motorcycles were quite valuable back then. How could they accept things from ordinary citizens?
“Don’t worry, they’re products manufactured by our own factory. They’re much simpler and cheaper than motorcycles,” Wang Yu said with a smile to Miao Wanli. “The cost isn’t that high. Just consider it a token of my sincere appreciation.”
“This… this doesn’t seem right, does it?”
“It’s fine, it’s not like I’m asking you to be corrupt or anything,” Wang Yu chuckled. “The Party Secretary also agreed this morning to let me donate a batch of electric kettles to various departments. Yes, electric kettles are also new products from our factory. m..oΓg
Our People’s Defenders work hard. Please just see this as my personal donation. It will also be convenient for our Public Security Bureau comrades to arrive at the scene as quickly as possible when something happens, preventing criminals from escaping. Don’t you agree?”
Hearing Wang Yu’s explanation, Miao Wanli felt that it made sense. The budget from higher up was indeed limited, and they had to rely on a sidecar motorcycle for any incidents.
If they had the motorized bicycles Wang Yu mentioned, it would indeed be much more convenient in special circumstances.
“Just consider it free product promotion for me when you’re patrolling the streets and alleys,” Wang Yu said to Miao Wanli. “Also, I’ll need your help to deal with this matter.”
“Don’t worry about that,” Miao Wanli immediately replied. “They were indeed the ones who intentionally provoked this incident, and it was premeditated. You are the victims, and I will definitely not let you suffer any losses.”
However, Wang Yu shook his head.
“No, I hope you can help impose heavier penalties!”
“Heavier penalties?” Miao Wanli was somewhat stunned. It was the first time he had encountered someone who actively requested stricter punishment for their own side.
“Exactly. They need to learn their lesson and not always be so reckless and aggressive. There are many ways to solve problems, but they chose the worst method! Of course, don’t let them suffer too much.”
Wang Yu’s words carried a tone of tough love. It was good that his workers had a sense of honor and mettle, but they shouldn’t foolishly fight others just because of a few provocative words.
“Alright, that’s easy. I’ll have my subordinates lock them up for a night, let them sleep on a cold bench and get bitten by mosquitoes, and give them a good scare.”
Miao Wanli immediately understood Wang Yu’s intention and chuckled, finding the idea quite fitting.
“Thank you very much, Captain Miao.”
“It’s nothing. You should go get your wounds bandaged quickly.”
…
The next day, many people in Jiangyang County learned about the fight that happened the previous night. It was said that the Hardware Factory, in collusion with the Metallurgy General Factory, had framed the Automobile Factory, but the Automobile Factory’s young factory director, Wang Yu, had seen through their scheme on the spot. The Public Security Bureau then detained the troublemakers.
Afterward, people from all three parties were severely dealt with and then notified their respective units to pick them up.
According to witnesses, the leaders of the Metallurgy General Factory and the Hardware Factory had a look of utter dismay when they came to bail out their employees.
What happened? They were furious!
Not only did they fail to deal with the Automobile Factory, but they also brought trouble upon themselves and lost face.
Someone, whose identity remained unknown, had maliciously spread the news everywhere, even adding many unspeakable “details”… The vivid descriptions made it sound believable, as if one had experienced it firsthand!
In short, after this incident, the reputations of both factories were ruined.
Regarding this, an anonymous "Brother Tiger" stated that stirring up trouble was just basic operating procedure and that this was his atonement to Wang Yu.
For others, it was just a spectacle, but Zhao Tao of the Agricultural Machinery Factory was extremely annoyed.
“This Wang Yu, relying on his petty cleverness, has offended a behemoth like the Metallurgy General Factory without realizing it!
Hmph, just you wait!”
Zhao Tao sneered coldly, comforting himself.
“Director Zhao!”
Liu Wenming, a "traitor" from the Automobile Factory, reported, “Director Zhao, our new agricultural machinery has been widely stocked.
Not only through the personal business channels we poached from Wang Yu, but also agricultural machinery companies throughout the province have expressed great interest and placed orders of varying degrees. We estimate we’ve already received over eighty orders, and new orders are still coming in continuously!
The vehicles already shipped to sales outlets are often sold out as soon as they arrive. The phone at our reception office is constantly busy with orders!”
Liu Wenming presented the reports and stacks of orders with a fawning, joyful expression.
“Good, well done! I indeed didn’t misjudge you, Supervisor Liu.
Assigning you to manage the new agricultural machinery was my greatest strategic move.” Zhao Tao was very satisfied. He took the orders and reports. “Arrange for people to speed up production and fully guarantee the orders. I want to capture the entire market within three months!
Also… you’ve worked hard these past few days. Go to the finance department later to collect 2000 yuan for your hard work, and then accompany me to a dinner tonight.”
“Thank you, Director Zhao. It’s all thanks to your brilliant and effective leadership!” Liu Wenming was overjoyed.
“How can Wang Yu compare to you? He only hangs out with those uneducated workers all day. I heard he’s now doing something as unprofessional as bicycles and kettles, how ridiculous! Hahaha!”
“You don’t understand, Supervisor Liu,” Zhao Tao said, stroking his meticulously groomed mustache with a slight smile.
“Wang Yu is making his last stand. He’s rallying the workers to make them fight for him, so they don’t quit. As for those kettles, fans, and bicycles, they are just desperate measures he’s forced to take to keep the factory running.
It’s just a pathetic struggle of a dying man! Heh! Wang Yu does have some cleverness, but unfortunately, he chose the wrong direction and is fighting against the general trend. He’s like a grasshopper in autumn; he won’t last long.
And I… I am the general trend!”
Zhao Tao strode with a pigeon-toed gait, his hands cupped as if holding something, his self-satisfied expression akin to a certain mustachioed leader under a certain insignia…
“Director is brilliant!”
…
Wang Yu was unaware of Zhao Tao’s smugness.
Even if he knew, he wouldn’t be interested in arguing with him about who was the autumn grasshopper and who was making a last stand—meaningless topics.
Right now, he was directing employees to deliver electric kettles to various government departments, house by house.
“What is this thing?”
An official from a department who had received an electric kettle looked utterly bewildered.