Chapter 179
As the project director, if he keeps saying he can't make the decision, then he's just being evasive.
Lei Tingjun knew what was going on and said, "Director, are you free tonight? Let me treat you to dinner and we can have a couple of drinks."
This director likes to drink, and Lei Tingjun is determined to get the factory's waste recycling business even if he has to drink him under the table.
That evening, Lei Tingjun found a restaurant and invited a few of his brothers who could hold their liquor, including A-Qiang, to have dinner with the director of the engineering office of the Red Star Factory.
Three people drink one, all of it is white liquor.
The director of the Red Star Factory seems to be someone who habitually boasts at drinking parties and enjoys being flattered and toasted by those who need his help.
On the Thunder Army's side, they were all hard-working, straightforward people who couldn't stand those who spoke in an official tone.
Lei Tingjun used to dislike this kind of person the most.
Because he himself came from a poor and impoverished background, he knew how ruthless and unscrupulous people with a little power could be when they oppressed those below them for their own selfish interests, and how disgusting their hypocritical and kind facade masked their despicable behavior behind the scenes.
But now that Lei Tingjun is in a different position, his starting point for considering things and his mindset must also change accordingly.
He used to be a lone commander, arrogant and ruthless. If he didn't like someone, he would knock them down with one punch. At most, he would pay some medical expenses or be fired from his job.
But now, he manages more than a dozen brothers, and the families behind these people all rely on his transport team for their livelihood.
He could no longer act on his temper and impulses as he used to.
Before Lei Tingjun called his men over, he instructed them not to talk nonsense and to only be responsible for toasting.
The director of the Red Star Factory was a seasoned drinker and adept at litigating alcohol-related disputes.
You offer him a full glass, and he picks it up and takes a small, perfunctory sip.
If you pick up a cup but don't finish it, it means you're not sincere, and he'll have another reason to refuse.
So, after a few rounds of drinks, the director still looked relaxed, but Lei Tingjun noticed that A-Qiang and the others all had bloodshot eyes and were getting drunk.
Each person held at least five or six glasses of baijiu, which were about an ounce in size.
The cup in front of the director had only been poured three times.
Lei Tingjun raised his glass and said, "Director Feng, this is a toast to you. Let's not talk business today, just drink and make friends!"
After saying that, Lei Tingjun tilted his head back and downed the drink.
Director Feng took a couple of sips and said meaningfully, "Xiao Lei, let me tell you the truth. There are clear regulations about which factory our Hongxing Factory uses for building materials. If I use yours, I'll offend someone, and that wouldn't be good."
"Besides, I think other brick factories are more sincere than you," Director Feng hinted with a smile.
He expressed his sincerity.
Lei Tingjun curled his lips, saying that all this talk of sincerity was just a way of implying that he should give him benefits, like a red envelope.
With the benefits in place, Director Feng was naturally willing to open the back door, since the decision-making power lay with the red seal in his hands.
In recent days, Lei Tingjun has come into contact with all sorts of people in Pingdong City, and he is no longer as furious as before when he hears such words.
Lei Tingjun simply smiled calmly, "Director Feng, I wonder how many other building material transportation teams are competing for this opportunity, just like us?"
Director Feng shook his head and held up three fingers: "Including you, there are three in total."
"Who are the other two companies?" Lei Tingjun poured Director Feng another glass of wine.
Director Feng squinted, thoroughly enjoying the flattery, and took a small sip from his wine glass: "I'm not afraid to tell you, these are the most experienced transport teams in Pingdong City. One is called Hongri Transport Team, and the other is called Haiyang Transport Team. They've been operating in Pingdong for several years."
"Lei Tingjun, you are still young and inexperienced. If you want to do business with us, you should learn more."
Director Feng adopted a condescending, experienced attitude and began to lecture.
Lei Ting smiled slightly, made a humble expression, and raised his wine glass: "Director Feng, you are right. I still have a lot to learn from you."
These words pleased Director Feng greatly; after spending so much time at the dinner table, he was finally willing to drink a glass.
Ah-Qiang and his two other brothers sat at the table, feeling extremely frustrated.
Why should their boss, Lei, beg such a good-for-nothing and deal with him for so long?
In their opinion, that old man was just being ungrateful.
Take it or leave it. If I don't drink, I'm leaving.
We don't care about doing business with your Red Star Factory!
But these are the thoughts of working-class people. They don't have to be responsible for the rest of the transportation team or for the future of the team, just like Lei Tingjun used to work at the Oriental Factory.
You, Yang Zhiping, have offended me. I'll beat you and your son up, and if that's the worst that can happen, I'll pack my bags and leave abruptly. I'm done with this!
Looking back on his actions, Lei Tingjun now realizes they were extremely impulsive, reckless, and irresponsible.
He thought he had considered the consequences clearly at the time, and that he could bear the consequences of doing so no matter what.
In retrospect, if the Thunder were to return to that time, they might have a more prudent and appropriate approach.
Instead of provoking Ji Wanmei's father to leave him with the bad impression of an incorrigible brute.
The immediate impact and results of a person's actions are visible to those with short-sighted views.
However, the long-term impact and potential results of a person's actions are only visible to those with foresight and vision.
Today, Lei Jun has become more mature and composed. When he thinks about something, he has learned to consider it from multiple perspectives at the same time.
So, at this moment, even though Ah Qiang and the others were already impatient with Director Feng at the dinner table, Lei Tingjun was still patiently dealing with him.
He is being patient now, but what he will gain in the long run is a greater and more substantial reward. Lei Tingjun believes that this is what he should do.
Lei Tingjun stroked the pure silver lighter that Ji Wanmei had given him, which helped him calm down and think things through more rationally.
Looking at Director Feng's smug expression, he pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "I had a great time drinking with Director Feng today."
"Since our transportation team's involvement in the construction of your factory's materials has put Director Feng in a difficult position, then let's just leave it at that. Our Thunder Transportation Team is willing to withdraw voluntarily. Let's find another opportunity to cooperate in the future," Lei Tingjun said, raising his wine glass.
Director Feng was surprised to hear that Lei Tingjun had changed his tune.
I don't understand what Lei Tingjun means by this.
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