"It's not easy for a country bumpkin to see the world, so of course he's excited."
Zhao Youcai was very puzzled, after all, he had never offended anyone intentionally. Moreover, the voice that had just mocked him was completely unfamiliar; Zhao Youcai had no recollection of ever hearing it before.
The people sitting in this carriage now, besides those we know very well, include two factory managers who were temporarily added to the group, and their factory's purchasing director, with whom we've had quite a bit of dealing with recently.
Zhao Youcai believed he hadn't done anything outrageous, much less that he'd been so foul-mouthed as to be offensive.
Looking around the carriage, he spotted several guys with disdainful eyes.
Wow, that's really interesting.
There was no past grudge or present enmity, and we only met a few minutes ago. Even if he wanted to do something, shouldn't we give him some time and space to do it?
It's inexplicable, is he sick?
Battalion Commander Cao's face was also very ugly, and his gaze was fixed precisely on the person who had just spoken.
"If you don't want to go to the Thousand Harvest Festival, get off the bus now. There are plenty of people who want to go but can't get on!"
The man who had just made a commotion in the corner immediately shut up.
He didn't really want to offend Battalion Commander Cao and be kicked off the bus immediately; he just didn't want to travel with Zhao Youcai, this country bumpkin.
Who are the people in this carriage now? Aren't they all prominent figures in the province?
Even the factories with the worst profits are still backed by powerful figures.
What could Zhao Youcai, this old man from the countryside who farms, possibly do?
Don't go to Kyoto and stare blankly at the Chiho Festival site, then stupidly ask how to pronounce those words.
The sales rate at the Thousand Harvest Festival was already extremely low, and it's highly likely that it will end up like it did a few years ago, not only failing to achieve anything but also being criticized by those blue-eyed, white-skinned foreigners.
Bringing along such a clearly deserving but unpleasant country bumpkin colleague, who knows how much the foreigners will surround them and hurl insults at them.
But now he dared not say another word, after all, Battalion Commander Cao's meaning was very clear: he was completely disregarding Zhao Youcai's life or death in order to support him.
Seeing that Battalion Commander Cao was still staring intently at him, the man's expression also became somewhat abnormal.
"Once we get to Beijing, I'll have to leave you for a while. After all, I've already told you in advance that I need to go to the military compound to see my grandfather."
Zhao Youcai understood. No wonder this guy dared to be so arrogant; it turned out he had connections in the Capital Military Region.
Zhao Youcai was very curious about what kind of person his grandfather was, and whether he would hang this guy up and whip him with a belt.
The man knew that Zhao Youcai wouldn't dare to argue with him.
So what if Battalion Commander Cao of the military region takes special care of him? He's the division commander's precious grandson!
Factory Director Niu reached out and pulled Zhao Youcai, gesturing for him to sit down next to him.
Just as Zhao Youcai was figuring out how to trick this guy, Director Niu's casual remark startled the man who was bluffing and boasting, almost causing him to roll down the car window and jump out.
"What a coincidence! My father-in-law called me well in advance when he found out I was going to Beijing. After hearing about you, he solemnly told me at least three times that he must take you to his house to get acquainted with the place."
These days, in any state-owned factory, the factory director is someone who has undergone political vetting and comes from a military or political family.
In the past, it was rare for a privately owned factory run by someone surnamed Zhu, who was almost certainly a spy. Even if several provinces were combined, they might not be able to produce such an uncontrollable product.
If the statement explicitly belittles and subtly mocks Zhao Youcai for trying to use his power to oppress others, then Director Niu, who holds a firm grip on the steel plant and controls the nation's economic lifeline, must have an even more powerful family background.
It's important to understand that China's current economic situation is still dominated by heavy industry, and the province also has the First Automobile Works.
The fact that Director Niu is involved in the research and development of various types of automobiles and is also responsible for manufacturing materials for the military industry demonstrates his personal capabilities.
In this day and age, which factory manager in Northeast China isn't one in a million?
When Factory Director Niu slapped someone in the face, he only mentioned his father-in-law, yet he scared the other person so much. If he had actually mentioned his own family, who knows how terrified he would have been.
Factory Manager Ma of the textile factory, who usually couldn't stand the beef factory manager no matter how he looked at him, surprisingly didn't argue with the beef factory manager this time. Instead, he chose to speak up for Zhao Youcai.
"No way! My old man wants to invite Comrade Zhao to dinner. Let your father-in-law get in line first!"
The carriage instantly fell into an eerie silence.
Even someone as seasoned and experienced as Battalion Commander Cao felt a bit short of breath at this moment.
The two people, who were originally quite harmonious, suddenly started to revert to their original state of being complete idiots.
"Your old man is probably getting crushed on the chessboard by my old man, how could he have time to treat us to a meal? Let your old man beat my old man in one game first."
Zhao Youcai realized why the two of them, who seemed to have a good relationship, were always fighting like fighting cocks.
It turns out it wasn't just because Factory Director Niu won the heart of a beautiful woman and Factory Director Ma remarried out of resentment; it seems there's a family history behind it all.
Not only could Factory Director Ma not beat Factory Director Niu, but even Factory Director Ma's father couldn't beat Factory Director Niu's father.
Zhao Youcai had already begun to anticipate what would happen to Director Ma and Director Niu's future child.
Three generations of a family were completely humiliated and bullied. It was a terrible situation.
Fortunately, this little incident passed by quickly, and after it happened, no one dared to provoke Zhao Youcai again.
The train soon emitted a whistle and started moving with a clanging sound.
Zhao Youcai brought out a large pile of snacks specially prepared by his good son and daughter-in-law, including peanuts, melon seeds, chestnuts, walnuts, and other dried fruits, and spread them out on the table.
Director Niu, sitting next to Zhao Youcai, and Director Ma and Team Leader Qi, sitting opposite him, were enjoying their meal immensely.
Several people from the same team, separated by an aisle, were also given half the food, and their laughter was impossible to contain.
Those who had been mocking Zhao Youcai dared not shout anymore, and could only mutter their dissatisfaction in small voices.
"A country bumpkin is a country bumpkin. Instead of taking the time to review the plan for such an important event as the Thousand Ears Festival in Beijing, he has the leisure to eat and drink."
Zhao Youcai has very sharp ears. Even if he is a little far away, and there are so many people talking loudly or chirping softly, it can't block out the sound he wants to hear.
Zhao Youcai was not one to compromise; he adhered to only one principle—
Don't mess with me, and I definitely won't mess with you. But if you keep provoking me, I'll be doing you a disservice if I don't beat you up.
With his two good younger brothers, Factory Director Niu and Factory Director Ma, backing him up, and Battalion Commander Cao's blatant bias, what was Zhao Youcai afraid of?
"Sour grapes! If you can't have them but crave them, just say so. Do you think I'd not share some with you?"
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