Wang Yu's sudden tough stance caught everyone off guard, including those from the factory. They had always perceived their young factory director as calm and collected, always in control. He had consistently been gentle and amiable, fostering an atmosphere of harmony. Even when he had dealt with Liu Wenming, the traitor, he had merely given him a playful kick on the backside.
Now, however, facing the representatives from the Metallurgy General Factory, he had suddenly adopted a firm and unyielding attitude. Still, some thought, this was for the best! Who wouldn't prefer their leader to be a man of substance and responsibility?
Immediately, the workers rallied behind Wang Yu, their muscles tensed, their eyes sharp. The men accompanying Liu Jinsong were pale and clean-cut, clearly office workers. They were accustomed to politeness and negotiation, not such a confrontation. Stunned and flustered, they looked to Liu Jinsong for help.
"You! Wang Yu, are you deliberately evading debt?" Liu Jinsong's face turned ashen, his finger trembling as he pointed at Wang Yu.
"Deliberately evading debt?" Wang Yu sneered. "Uncle Ming, report this to the Public Security Bureau! Since when has forcibly seizing someone's assets become so blatant? I'd like to know who is instigating this."
Hearing Wang Yu's words, Liu Jinsong's already pale face turned ashen. "What nonsense are you spouting? Who is instigating me? Stop! Don't report to the Public Security Bureau!"
Wang Yu merely scoffed at Liu Jinsong's outburst. The senior management of the Metallurgy General Factory had already agreed to a three-month repayment period, even signing a related agreement under the coordination of county leaders. If the higher-ups had no objections, how could a mere section chief like him dare to demand immediate payment? And to demand it so urgently, threatening to seize equipment and vehicles if he didn't comply? It was clearly an attempt to cripple him. Wang Yu would have written his surname backward if he believed there wasn't someone behind this.
Actually, no, his surname would still be Wang if written backward.
It was obvious, even to a fool, that besides Zhao Tao, that schemer with a mind full of malice, no one else would be behind such a move. In the past, the Jiangyang County Automobile Factory might have had to swallow this humiliation, lacking the strength and leverage to resist. But now, Wang Yu was unfazed.
"Uncle Ming, what are you waiting for? Hurry and report to the Public Security Bureau! Today, I want to see who is stirring up trouble behind the scenes!"
"You... Wang Yu, actually, it's not impossible to delay the payment a bit."
Perhaps realizing he was in a bind and seeing Wang Yu's resolute stance, Liu Jinsong hesitated for a moment before softening his tone.
"No, we must report to the Public Security Bureau! Your actions constitute robbery!" Wang Yu's attitude was unyielding, and he flatly refused.
"You! You..."
Seeing that Wang Yu wouldn't back down, Liu Jinsong's eyes darted around, and in a moment of desperation, he lunged towards the large iron gate nearby, slamming his head into it.
*Clang!*
With a sharp crack, he clutched his forehead, which had developed a large lump and was bleeding.
"They're attacking us! The people from Jiangyang Automobile Factory not only refuse to repay their debts but are violently assaulting the creditor! Hey, why are you standing there? Go report to the Public Security Bureau!"
What a move! This scoundrel was playing the victim and attempting a ruse? Since there were no surveillance cameras nearby, he could say whatever he pleased.
Under Liu Jinsong's silent signal, his accompanying men, quick-witted as they were, found spots to bump themselves, then lay on the ground groaning and crying out. Compared to Liu Jinsong's self-inflicted injury, their 'injuries' were minor, but they acted as if they were gravely wounded.
"You!" The workers of the automobile factory's faces changed. They had never seen such unreasonable scoundrels, engaging in what looked like a staged accident.
"Get up quickly!" Old Director Li Ming was flustered. Other cadres also stepped forward to help them up. After all, as debtors, they were in the wrong, no matter how they argued. Furthermore, the Metallurgy General Factory was too powerful to offend, and it was best to handle such matters with a degree of decorum.
"Don't move! Let them lie there! We'll wait for the Public Security Bureau to uphold justice!"
However, Wang Yu, with a cold expression, had a stool brought over and sat down, watching their exaggerated performance as if it were a poorly staged play.
"Everyone, sit down and rest. Don't pay them any mind!" Wang Yu instructed the crowd. He then pulled over a worker and gave him an order: "Go to the county and find Brother Hu and the others quickly."
Brother Hu? Like a tiger's balm! The worker immediately understood with a knowing smirk and dashed off, leaving the Metallurgy General Factory group still performing their act.
"Little factory director, isn't this a bit risky? We're the ones who owe money, after all. Even if we report it to the Public Security Bureau, they'll just be making a fuss for nothing." Feng Daochun quietly asked Wang Yu.
Glancing at the individuals who were "diligently" performing their act, Wang Yu shook his head. "I know it's not ideal. If they could just give me half a month, once the orders are delivered and the factory's cash flow improves, this wouldn't be a problem. But this scoundrel clearly wants to ruin us at this critical juncture. If I had the money to pay, why would I be dealing with all this trouble? It's better to be firm and prevent them from making a fuss!"
"And don't worry, this is their personal behavior. They wouldn't dare to escalate things too much. If it truly reaches the leadership of the Metallurgy General Factory, we can still communicate."
Feeling that Wang Yu's reasoning made sense, Feng Daochun nodded in silence.
Soon, before the Public Security Bureau arrived, Brother Hu and his group were already on their way. They hadn't gone far. After being yelled at by Huang He, who had just left the automobile factory, they were sternly warned not to provoke Wang Yu or cause trouble for the automobile factory. In a foul mood, they were planning to find a place to play cards to relieve their frustration. Coincidentally, they encountered the worker who had come to find them. After hearing the explanation of the situation, Brother Hu and his group became energized.
"Brother Hu, do you think if we go sort out those guys, Old Factory Director Huang won't complain to our godmother anymore?" Xiang Zi asked Brother Hu.
"Nonsense!" Brother Hu kicked Xiang Zi's butt and roared gruffly. "If you know that, why aren't you going already? If the Public Security Bureau arrives, what role will we have? Solving the little factory director Wang's problem will surely appease my uncle!"
A group of them, chattering and bustling, rushed towards the Jiangyang Automobile Factory.
Meanwhile, at the factory gate, Wang Yu was smiling as he handed Wu Lingling a cup of water, apologizing. "I'm truly sorry, Miss Wu Lingling. The factory encountered a bit of trouble, and you've had to witness it."
Taking the teacup directly, Wu Lingling smiled gently, a demeanor of refreshing openness and generosity about her. "It's nothing. One inevitably encounters all sorts of troublesome individuals. But, Factory Director Wang, how do you plan to deal with them?"
"No specific plan, after all, we're the ones who owe money," Wang Yu chuckled. "We'll send them away for now. Once the orders are paid, we'll settle the debt. Of course, these fellows need to be warned and put in their place, otherwise, people might think I'm easy to bully, which won't do."
"Heh heh, a combination of appeasement and pressure, Factory Director Wang, you truly have a knack for it! I thought you were only skilled in product design!" Wu Lingling laughed. "I'm even more interested in collaborating with you now!"
"Haha, you are too kind, Miss Wu!" Wang Yu replied with a smile. "We can start discussing collaboration anytime."
"Really? I want one hundred units!" Wu Lingling's statement was astonishing.
"One hundred units?"
"That's right, one hundred units!"
Wang Yu's eyebrows twitched. He set down his teacup and examined Wu Lingling closely. He found that the bright young woman was holding a ceramic cup, gently sipping the bitter tea brewed from tea leaves. Her expression showed no hint of jest or deception, only immense confidence and resolve!
Just as Wang Yu was about to speak again, he heard a hubbub of noise. Looking up, he saw that Brother Hu and his group had arrived.