Wang Yu's drawing featured a simple shock absorber, but its placement was strategic, positioned between the wheel and the frame to mitigate pressure.
Wang Yu had intentionally introduced a flaw when designing the agricultural vehicle.
The arrangement between the wheels and the frame was problematic. While it might not be noticeable during short-term use, at most, the vehicle would feel a bit shaky. After all, a shaky truck was a common occurrence.
However, with prolonged use, especially when carrying heavy loads, the frame would fracture under stress and resonance.
To put it simply, the chassis would snap in half horizontally, rendering the entire vehicle useless!
But if this shock absorber were added, it could absorb the force and prevent such a situation.
If it weren't for the clear and explicit instructions on the drawing, even an experienced master like Li Ming wouldn't have thought of such a cunning trick!
Previously, Wang Yu had organized teams of cadres to conduct direct sales in the market.
Since the vehicles had been used for a short period and were empty, without carrying any cargo, there was no need to worry about this issue during normal use. He had also deliberately not mentioned it.
Unexpectedly, Liu Wenming, acting as an inside mole, was incredibly dedicated. Without hesitation, he completely and cleanly sold the vehicle, which harbored a super hidden danger, to Jiangyang Agricultural Machinery Plant.
The thought of their rival, Jiangyang Agricultural Machinery Plant, ambitiously aiming to dominate the market and monopolize the industry, churning out a large batch of vehicles that would then repeatedly break down after being put into service.
That scene… tsk tsk!
The old director couldn't help but shiver. This would be a devastating blow!
The young factory director's move was truly wicked!
However… it was used so well!
He suspected that by the time customers started returning vehicles and filing claims, the doorstep of Jiangyang Agricultural Machinery Plant would be worn down.
But what did this have to do with their Jiangyang Automobile Factory?
With this thought, Li Ming's old face broke into a wide smile.
"However, Liu Wenming has defected to the agricultural machinery plant. Will he discover this problem?"
Li Ming voiced his inner doubt.
"It's fine. If he had the capability, he would have discovered it long ago. Besides, it's not that I'm looking down on them… alright, I am looking down on him and those people at the agricultural machinery plant."
"This little backdoor I designed, even if we invited foreign experts from the provincial level, they might not be able to figure it out!"
Wang Yu said with a chuckle, a powerful confidence radiating from his eyes.
Wang Yu's sudden confidence surprised both the old director and Wu Lingling beside him.
This young man, who had always maintained a calm and composed demeanor, a strategist seemingly in control of everything, now displayed the youthful vigor, confidence, and spirited energy that a young person should possess.
"Hahaha, young factory director, your foresight is remarkable. I'll make arrangements right away!"
Li Ming laughed heartily, his smile filled with relief.
"Although I don't quite understand what's happening, it seems something significant has occurred?"
Wu Lingling asked Wang Yu with a smile. It was evident that her speech and manners were deeply refined. However, after a brief period of discomfort, she had already blended into the atmosphere of the factory's communal mess hall.
While chewing her food at the dining table, listening to the murmurs and boasts of the surrounding workers, she chatted with Wang Yu.
She didn't exhibit any impoliteness despite talking while eating, instead appearing genuine and down-to-earth.
"Haha, it's nothing much, just a small commercial anti-theft measure."
Wang Yu replied with a smile. In this era, there were no concepts of patents or copyrights. People would copy designs without any psychological burden, and those who didn't would be considered fools.
If he didn't hold back some tricks, wouldn't he just be paving the way for others?
"The more I interact with you, the more I feel you are unfathomable. As a partner, you are truly reassuring!" Wu Lingling said with a playful smile.
"Haha, Miss Lingling flatters me. I operate with integrity. If others are unreasonable, there's nothing I can do." Wang Yu responded, gesturing to the small dish of pickles beside him. "These are pickled radishes made by our factory. They taste very good, you should try them."
"But speaking of partners, Miss Lingling, shouldn't you also show some sincerity?"
"Sincerity, that's easy. I..."
Before Wu Lingling could finish her mumbled words, she was interrupted.
The visitor was Old Ma from the finance department, his face etched with anxiety.
"Young factory director, something's wrong."
Old Ma approached Wang Yu directly and whispered.
"What is it, Uncle Ma?" Wang Yu asked.
"I don't know who leaked the information about you promising the Metallurgy General Plant to repay eighty thousand in debt with one hundred thousand, including principal and interest, from this morning."
Old Ma's face was extremely anxious, his brows furrowed into a tight knot.
"Now, all the supporting factories and suppliers are rushing over to demand payment. A large group of people are blocking the main gate, demanding you repay the money."
"Do we even need to ask? This news must have been spread by those people from the Metallurgy General Plant, or perhaps Zhao Tao."
Wang Yu wasn't overly surprised. Who else could have done such a thing?
In this era, there were no sensational headlines or clickbait. For the news to have spread so quickly to all the creditors, someone must have been behind it.
"These people have worked hard! They skipped lunch in the middle of the day to spread the news everywhere. Their legs must be worn out."
Wang Yu joked with a smile, showing no signs of urgency.
"Young factory director, you're still in the mood for jokes, but this is an emergency!"
Old Ma exclaimed anxiously.
"Don't panic, Uncle Ma. I'll go and meet these creditors now."
After finishing the last two bites of his meal, Wang Yu stood up and left with Old Ma.
He nodded to Wu Lingling, offering apologies and wishing her to enjoy her meal.
As Wang Yu and Old Ma left, Wu Lingling, seeing this, also quickly finished her meal and hurried to follow.
They soon arrived at the factory entrance, where Wang Yu saw a crowd of people, all dressed differently, the representatives of various suppliers.
Gear factories, bearing factories, hardware factories, and so on, all of whom were previous suppliers to Jiangyang Automobile Factory and had business dealings with them.
"Little Factory Director Wang is out!"
As soon as they saw Wang Yu, a cacophony of shouts erupted.
"Pay up, pay up quickly!" someone said directly.
"Little Factory Director Wang, when will your automobile factory settle the payment for the goods owed to our factory?" this was said politely.
"We heard you promised the Metallurgy General Plant to repay eighty thousand with one hundred thousand, including principal and interest. We are small businesses and don't ask for much; just pay back twelve thousand for the ten thousand you owe!" this was a subtle attempt to take advantage of the situation.
...
The representatives of the various suppliers began to stir.
"Everyone, please be quiet."
Wang Yu ignored their varied expressions and directly climbed onto the roof of a vehicle's driver's cabin, shouting down at everyone.
"I understand your eagerness to collect your debts. I have a few words for you all to hear!"