Chapter 144 Thoughts
Commander Tang rubbed his right hand together vigorously and glanced around casually.
Everyone silently turned their heads away, awkwardly looking for something to do.
Su Mianzhi casually pulled out a chair and gestured for the leaders to sit down.
Ah Da tried to take Cheng Wangshu's job, but Cheng Wangshu didn't hold back at all.
He raised his eyebrows, the light in his eyes making his blue-brown pupils appear even more transparent, and a gentle smile spilled from the corner of his eyes, "Uncle, please don't stand on ceremony with me."
"I brought a production line here, so I'm considered part of the team. It's only right that I do my part."
His words were watertight.
But when Ah Da heard the word "Uncle," alarm bells went off in his mind. He didn't show it on his face, but the probing and warning in his eyes were clear.
He leaned closer and said, "Master Cheng, let's not beat around the bush."
We plan to raise our little Meng under our watchful eyes. We don't want her to be rich or powerful; we just hope she has a smooth and peaceful life.
After saying that, he raised an eyebrow and gave Cheng Wangshu a knowing look.
The light in Cheng Wangshu's pupils changed repeatedly, but the old fox's smile remained unchanged.
He leaned closer and whispered, his expression serious and solemn, even more so than when he was signing a multi-million dollar deal: "I wasn't lustful at first sight, but rather because we share similar interests."
I admire her erudition, independence, strength, intelligence, and the rare composure and poise found in other girls.
I will not let my home become a cage that confines my loved one.
She can be herself as she pleases.
Ah Da scoffed and glanced at him sideways: "Your family is too complicated."
Even if you were the Buddha, you couldn't stop Sun Wukong.
My family is no match for you, please excuse us!
Cheng Wangshu paused, elegantly adjusted his glasses, lowered his eyes, and continued writing the list at a leisurely pace, as if his recent confrontation with A-Da was just a casual chat.
A beautiful and graceful lady is the object of a gentleman's affections!
As long as Su Meng doesn't get married, he still has a chance.
hehe!
I don't know who disliked Huo Zhenhua, but they brought his awful old man to Su Meng to give her some eye drops.
Those vicious words were chilling even to the bone of an outsider.
Not to mention young women.
Su Meng must be very sad.
Cheng Wangshu's lips twitched slightly, but then, thinking of Su Meng's attitude towards this matter, she sighed helplessly.
She had no interest in knowing who started this or what Su Mianzhi meant.
Perhaps, we should just bring the person over and hand them over to Su Mianzhi?
If we capture the instigator, wouldn't that resolve the rift between Su Meng and Huo Zhenhua?
He doesn't want to!
He didn't want to be a saint; he wanted to seize the opportunity to pursue Su Meng.
Cheng Wangshu made a heavy final stroke and diligently placed the nameplates on the table in order.
If the old master of the Cheng family knew that he would one day be doing the job of a hotel waiter, he would definitely be shocked.
Some people saw Cheng Wangshu's down-to-earth demeanor and wanted to strike up a conversation, but Cheng Wangshu anticipated all possibilities and subtly avoided them.
After finishing these tasks, he moved closer to Su Meng and eagerly helped her get the red ribbon and scissors for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The two men, one on each side, held the red ribbon and waited for Commander Tang and the others to come up and cut the ribbon.
The handsome men and beautiful women standing at opposite ends of the red ribbon were already quite eye-catching.
A Zhou City official, particularly adept at "reading between the lines," joked, "Our Factory Director Cheng looks especially like a groom today, and..."
Before he could finish speaking, Su Mianzhi quickly signaled for firecrackers to be set off, saying, "The auspicious time has arrived. Please come forward, leader."
Commander Tang gave the man a cold glare and sternly warned, "If you can't speak properly, then get out of here!"
The official blushed deeply with embarrassment.
He just wanted to flatter someone, why is that so difficult?
In a moment of passion, he only thought about pleasing Cheng Wangshu, without considering the young lady's reputation.
Su Meng wore a faint smile, but her eyes suddenly turned cold when she glanced at the official.
She frowned slightly, then looked at the most important ribbon-cutting ceremony of the day.
Everything is going very smoothly!
After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the banquet begins.
After a round of toasts, Director Jiang deliberately stood up, took his wine glass, and walked around to stand in front of Cheng Wangshu.
He patted Cheng Wangshu on the shoulder with a smile and said solemnly, "Comrade Cheng, this toast is on behalf of all the comrades in our military region to thank you."
With the production line you helped connect us, our old camp's reuse won't become a joke.
Thank you for your support! And thank you for your tireless efforts in contributing ideas and strategies to the construction of our motherland.
You are the pride of the people!
Cheng Wangshu quickly realized the value of Director Jiang's glass of wine.
He stood up, flattered, bowed respectfully to clink glasses with Director Jiang, and said proudly, "It's what I should do!"
"If the motherland ever needs your help, please feel free to send me on my mission."
At that moment, Commander Tang's bodyguard carefully took out Cheng Wangshu's "Supplies Handover Form" for the leaders to inspect.
The factory managers from Zhou City and several nearby major cities, who were invited, curiously peeked out to take a look.
Commander Tang waved his hand with a smile, "Show it to the factory directors!"
Comrade Cheng has a wide network of connections, a kind heart, and cares deeply for the motherland and its people; he is a good role model for everyone to learn from.
The guard chimed in, "Our military region should thank Comrade Cheng, don't you all agree?"
Everyone: "...Yes!"
"applaud!"
Su Meng smiled as she looked at the military wives who were applauding the most enthusiastically and the military region officials, and then at the factory directors who were very representative of the local area. She felt a sense of anticipation in her heart.
She recalled what the book described about how the coastal areas were frequently harassed by bandits, resulting in severe losses of people's property.
The female protagonist, Zhong Wanrou, generously donated money and goods, which persuaded these hidden "wealthy people" to donate, and she was therefore commended by the Zhou Municipal Government.
It also received praise.
It was during that large-scale donation drive that she gained entry into the Nie family and was accepted by the discerning matriarch of the Nie family.
The "wealthy people" who once followed Zhong Wanrou in donating money and goods are the five factory directors who were invited to come today.
The book doesn't specify how much money or goods they donated at the time.
Therefore, she suggested to Director Jiang that they could use the ribbon-cutting ceremony as a starting point to generate more revenue.
They neither force nor create conflict.
Adhering to the principles of close ties between the military and the people and voluntary participation, we will always act from the perspective of the people.
Her proposal was quickly approved and successfully implemented.
Now it's up to Cheng Wangshu and the factory directors to show their skills.
As the applause subsided, Cheng Wangshu smiled, but her words made the atmosphere even heavier and more serious: "I only did my bit, and I hope you'll forgive my poor performance!"
As everyone here knows, our ancestors fought against bandits in this sea area for several years with just a few muskets, and many people sacrificed their lives in the process.
Now, with our motherland as our support, we can live and work in peace and contentment and engage in development.
But those bandits take advantage of our weakness, like fleas, harassing us from time to time.
This is so annoying!
I think that although we were unable to charge into battle, we can strengthen our military and our country in our own way.
"Uh! I'm willing to hand over all my wages from these past few years."
After saying that, he took out a bankbook without hesitation and handed it to Director Jiang with both hands.
Director Jiang: "..."
He was just trying to get the ball rolling; he didn't intend to take advantage of the situation.
He glanced at Su Meng discreetly, then looked at Commander Tang.
Commander Tang stood up and solemnly saluted Cheng Wangshu.
All the soldiers present saluted in unison.
Then came thunderous applause.
The other factory managers exchanged glances.
"I am also willing to hand over my salary."
"I'd like to too..."
One by one, the passbooks were handed over.
Only Factory Director Chen did not produce his bankbook.
He pushed up his glasses and said seriously, "Uh! I don't have much money in my savings account."
However, I happen to have an old friend who is willing to transfer a batch of steel and copper at a discounted price.
He'll be passing through here in about two weeks, and I'll bring him to visit the leaders then.
Cheng Wangshu's lips twitched. This kid is learning his tricks, huh!
So cunning!
Director Jiang paused for a moment, then raised his glass with a smile, "Please toast your old friend on our behalf!"
We will definitely meet you at the dock then.
The guard was holding five bankbooks, with the last factory director's promise pressed on them.
It feels heavy.
It's more tiring than running 30 kilometers.
His legs were as steady as a rock, but his arms were trembling slightly.
The soldiers, led by Division Commander Tang, never stopped raising their hands to salute.
The applause from the crowd never stopped, and it was even louder and longer than the firecrackers during the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Director Jiang silently gave Su Meng a thumbs-up with his hand behind his back.
That little devil!
Yes, they are his subordinates!
With the "salaries" from several factory directors, Old Qi's project will definitely be completed smoothly.
Perhaps we can then unleash our full potential and launch several more research projects.
We can't just set up such a large factory only to produce diesel engines.
Su Mianzhi looked at Su Meng, who was huddled to the side, amused, thinking to himself that this girl was indeed clever.
I recognized him instantly; he was a shrewd man from the Su family!
The Su family spent millions on construction; they were being too ostentatious.
With these factory managers accompanying him, he felt much more at ease.
Of course, the factory directors are generous, but their military region can't be stingy.
The banquet had just ended, and the hot tea had just been poured.
The rewards for the factory managers have arrived.
They excitedly accepted the basin with the words "Love the Country and Love the Hometown" written in red paint, along with a red towel, and heard Commander Tang and Director Jiang express their gratitude and praise once again.
The frustration in my heart vanished instantly.
They stood tall and proud, beaming with joy.
On the way back, several factory managers gathered together for a chat.
"Director Chen is the clever one, coming up with the idea of cashing it out."
"It would be troublesome if our savings accounts disappeared and we ended up being targeted by certain people."
"I don't think so! We've handed over our wages and are now penniless. What good would they do off us?"
Factory Director Chen was very observant. "Isn't that Su Mianzhi, who was always busy running around, the former richest man in Shanghai?"
He's such a stingy miser, he didn't offer any thanks at all.
Hahaha! The Su family has truly fallen on hard times.
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