"A small joke?" everyone was stunned.
The small joke Wang Yu mentioned was clearly more than just a joke.
"That's right, if Fang Zhongtian is so enthusiastic about making a contribution, we should help him out."
Wang Yu said with a grin, "We are currently in the center of the disaster, a severely affected area. After the relentless efforts of us and the local staff, it has been brought under control.
However, other areas have not yet seen relief, so we should hurry to other places.
As for the equipment we brought, we should naturally take it with us."
As he spoke, Wang Yu pointed to the roaring, working diesel generators.
It was thanks to these generators that temporary power had been supplied to the surroundings.
Now that the rescue was complete, it was time to withdraw gracefully!
Han Jun and the others immediately understood Wang Yu's intentions and smirked.
So, Fang Zhongtian, you're showing off to the media, loudly proclaiming that the power restoration is all your credit?
Fine, we'll admit it's your credit!
But there's no problem with us taking back our own equipment, right? As for the power outage that will occur after the equipment is taken away... that's beyond our scope of work.
Since you have the ability to restore power, please do it a second time.
Grinning wickedly, the people from the automobile factory stepped forward and directly began to take away the running diesel generators.
"Hey, what are you doing?" Fang Zhongtian glared fiercely at them, his eyes sinister.
"Nothing much, we're just taking back our factory's equipment."
Wang Yu walked forward as if nothing had happened, and casually pointed to a steel stamp on an inconspicuous corner of his diesel generator.
The words "Made by Jiangyang Automobile Factory" were not large, but they were very clear and obvious.
In those days, steel stamping was a simple means of traceability and anti-counterfeiting.
"Uh... you!"
Fang Zhongtian clearly hadn't expected Wang Yu to pull such a trick. He wanted to stop them, but in front of everyone, he couldn't prevent others from taking their own assets.
Otherwise, that would be outright theft! In full view of everyone, doing so would surely land him in jail immediately!
"Haven't you already repaired and rescued this place? So you shouldn't need us anymore. We're going to other places to provide support."
Wang Yu's smile was very gentle. "With the assistance of a large enterprise like your Metallurgy General Factory, we small outfits should go and do some minor work elsewhere.
After all, we can't shamelessly claim credit for your achievements!"
As he spoke, Wang Yu directed his men to shut down and move all the diesel generators.
"You... you people!"
Fang Zhongtian opened his mouth to say something, but could utter nothing. He could only watch as the entire area plunged into darkness once again.
"Goodbye!" Wang Yu turned and left, waving his hand back at Fang Zhongtian without even looking.
In response to him, someone in the crowd suddenly spoke, their voice quite loud.
"Huh? Why did the power go out again? Didn't it just get restored?"
"It's fine, since the support team from Metallurgy General Factory could restore power the first time, they can do it a second time!"
Unsurprisingly, the person speaking in the crowd was from Wang Yu's automobile factory.
Fang Zhongtian's face turned stiff upon hearing this exchange. He instinctively wanted to curse, but seeing the gathered media, including some from the provincial level, filled him with regret. He wished he had just indulged in self-amusement with his own Jiangyang County TV station and hadn't boasted so much to attract other media outlets.
"Yes, let's have Mr. Fang quickly arrange for someone to restore the power again."
"That's right, that's right, we can report on it live!"
The media personnel on the scene became excited. This was a great opportunity for reporting!
"This... Alright, I'll make the arrangements, but it might take a while," Fang Zhongtian said with a hesitant smile, then his gaze fell on the electricians he had brought.
"You guys, hurry up and arrange for the power repair."
"This..." The electricians exchanged glances. They were electricians, yes, but only for simple circuit repairs within Metallurgy General Factory. This was too complex, and they felt incapable.
However, despite inwardly cursing Fang Zhongtian, this fool who was making a fuss without understanding anything, the electricians could only brace themselves and start working under the expectant gaze of the media.
"You're really wicked!"
Wang Yu's group, who had already walked far away, heard Wu Lingling covering her mouth and giggling.
"Heh heh, just giving him a chance to perform," Wang Yu shrugged, then became serious. "Facing such a natural disaster, lives are lost at any moment. Their performative behavior is a disrespect to all of it."
Wang Yu shook his head as he spoke, "Let's go, brothers, time to get to work!"
...
The disaster relief and rescue operations in Jianglin City were in full swing, with rescue teams from all over the province busy at work.
Three days passed gradually, and the disaster was soon brought under control. Areas regained water and electricity, and more and more injured people were pulled from the rubble.
Everything was being restored in an orderly fashion, allowing the city to slowly move away from tears and sorrow and gradually return to its former bustle.
Wang Yu and his group were among those rushing around the city. Unlike Fang Zhongtian's showy antics, they quietly did their part, contributing their efforts.
Lin Chunfeng noticed all of this.
"Little brother, you've really worked hard," he said, quietly handing Wang Yu a cup of water.
"Thank you, Brother Lin. I'm just doing what we should be doing."
Wang Yu smiled and accepted the cup. He had a good impression of this middle-aged man and could tell that his status was likely not low.
Yet, he was fighting on the front lines. Such a spirit was truly worthy of admiration.
He was also humble, courteous, and handled matters with tact. His demeanor was upright.
Since his identity hadn't been revealed, Wang Yu didn't pry further.
He simply called him Brother Lin, and the man readily accepted.
"Heh heh, if everyone could do what they should, like you, it would be perfect," Lin Chunfeng said with a smile. "Your Jiangyang Automobile Factory has been a great help in this disaster relief!"
"And yet someone still tried to claim credit..." Wu Lingling, standing beside him, was about to complain but was stopped by Wang Yu's gaze.
"Hmm? Did something happen?" Lin Chunfeng asked curiously. "Do you need my help?"
"It's nothing, Brother Lin, just a small matter," Wang Yu said with a smile, his gaze then drawn to a grand convoy of vehicles in the distance.
All were Feng Bei 140 model trucks, quite expensive!
Each vehicle had a banner with the words: "Qinglu Group Disaster Relief Convoy."
"Qinglu Group?" Wang Yu was slightly surprised to see this convoy.
"Little brother, do you know them? That's right, a multinational conglomerate like this, it's normal for you to know them," Lin Chunfeng explained with a smile.
"Their boss is an overseas Chinese who came to our Gu An Province to invest and build a factory, an engine production base, located right here in Jianglin City."
"There's such a thing?"
Wang Yu was surprised. He truly didn't know about this.
"Yes, they've invested a lot of effort, providing personnel and money, all to get the engine production base up and running. The province has high expectations for it!"
Lin Chunfeng explained.
Engines are not only used in vehicles but also in various mechanical fields. Their scope is very wide, and they can be considered the heart of industrial infrastructure.
No wonder Gu An Province wanted to develop engines. As for their own domestic engine, Jiangchai Engine...
Heh, it's better not to mention it!
"However, for some reason," Lin Chunfeng frowned slightly, "despite Qinglu Group investing a large amount of manpower and resources, and working on it for more than half a year, there hasn't been much progress."
Lin Chunfeng said, shaking his head and sighing, appearing quite regretful.
Just then, an unexpected and delightful voice suddenly rang out.
"Wang Yu, I've finally found you!"