Zhou Zhigang was indeed frustrated. He had thought that if he said that, Gu Yunyang wouldn't stay.

Gu Yunyang really didn't want to stay, but Hao Jianshe's words were both a slap in the face and an attempt to annoy him by keeping Gu Yunyang there.

Ironically, since he had just invited Gu Yunyang, Gu Yunyang was now taking his leave, which made him happy.

Hao Jianshe, however, intervened and kept Gu Yunyang behind.

She also made her words and expressions that were offensive to him.

Zhou Zhigang could only force a smile and agree verbally, but he didn't agree with Zhou Zhigang's words: "But forget about the experience. After all, the Red Flag Brigade's operation was just small-scale, how much output did they produce?"

We learned from the Agricultural Academy in Guangzhou, and our yield will be several times, even ten or dozens of times, higher than that workshop. The experience of that small workshop is insignificant and cannot be used as a reference.

Zhou Zhigang remained stubborn, and Gu Yunyang also kept quiet.

The two big shots were arguing, and he was just a brigade cadre, so it wasn't appropriate for him to chime in.

Hao Jianshe didn't think Gu Yunyang had done anything wrong; at this point, Gu Yunyang didn't need to step in.

Hao Jianshe seemed thoughtful and said, "Really? That's good. I was worried that if something went wrong in any of the links, there might be a shortage of supplies, which would be terrible. I was thinking of having Secretary Gu remind you to avoid any problems later."

Hao Jianshe needs to patch things up to avoid Zhou Zhigang dragging him down if problems arise later.

You just disagreed, but everything was approved, and you were the head of the commune.

Shouldn't you help protect and support them?

Now Hao Jianshe has proposed that as long as Zhou Zhigang refuses.

Then the responsibility falls solely on Zhou Zhigang.

Conversely, if Gu Yunyang could help solve the problem.

That's all thanks to Hao Jianshe, since it will definitely be Hao Jianshe who asks Gu Yunyang to come out of retirement and help.

Zhou Zhigang's expression changed, but he did not refuse immediately.

Instead, he looked at Hao Jianshe with suspicion, and then at Gu Yunyang.

Gu Yunyang naturally kept his eyes down and his mind at ease, ignoring everything else.

His expression remained unchanged, and nothing was noticed.

Hao Jianshe just smiled and didn't say anything more.

Zhou Zhigang looked at it for a long time but couldn't figure it out, so he had to give up for now: "Secretary Hao, don't worry, we've definitely prepared everything."

That's what he said, but in his heart, Zhou Zhigang had already decided to go back and ask Zhou Hongcai.

Hao Jianshe's words were loaded with meaning; he hinted at it but didn't elaborate.

That means there must be something wrong with this sugar factory.

However, he had asked his nephew Zhou Hongcai several times, and Zhou Hongcai had assured him that there was no problem.

Then there shouldn't be any problem, right?

should?

Zhou Zhigang was also skeptical, and at this point he was starting to feel uneasy.

The three of them walked together toward the main group, and Hao Jianshe and Gu Yunyang talked about the agricultural machinery factory.

That was under Hao Jianshe's leadership, and had basically nothing to do with Zhou Zhigang.

Zhou Zhigang was still wondering if he had misunderstood something.

His emotions were already fluctuating, and he kept thinking, "Could this be Hao Jianshe's scheme? Unable to sabotage, he's trying to make me anxious and mess with my mindset?"

Thinking this, Zhou Zhigang suppressed his inner unease and smiled again.

Regardless of what Hao Jianshe said, Zhou Zhigang felt that he should remain stable.

Respond to all changes with constancy.

We arrived at the state-run hotel a little early.

However, Zhou Hongcai had already ordered the food, and it would take time to prepare it.

We'll have a meal around 11 o'clock, and that should be about it.

Gu Yunyang sat down next to Hao Jianshe; there were several tables in total.

As a cadre of the brigade, Gu Yunyang was not supposed to be at this table.

It was Hao Jianshe who waved to Gu Yunyang to come over.

These two are the only ones on Hao Jianshe's side; the rest are mostly siding with Zhou Zhigang.