Qian Guotao's expression was quite something.
He had originally gone through immense ups and downs, from being interrogated by the disciplinary committee to having his name cleared. Along the way, the highly anticipated Shuguang No. 1 bus product had miraculously become a vehicle for official government procurement and reception.
A massive order of 100 units!
Although as the general manager of the bus factory, Qian Guotao had to maintain an image of calm composure on the surface, he still yearned to find someone to share this joyous news with.
And Wang Yu, as his partner, was the best choice!
But what was he hearing now?
"An order for... 3,000 units?"
Qian Guotao managed to squeeze out the words, his voice a little dry, and looked at Wang Yu with a twitching expression.
He wondered if the recent stress had caused him to hallucinate.
"Yes, it seems a little prince from Dongyou Country just placed an order for 3,000 units in one go," Wang Yu said with a chuckle. "I just had someone inquire. That fellow named Anlu is an illegitimate prince, uninterested in power struggles. He just enjoys doing business.
He secured the dealership rights for their Dongyou Country from me this time and placed an order for 3,000 units right away... Huh? Aren't you here to celebrate this news with me?
I say, Old Qian, you're quite well-informed! You already know after I just signed the contract?"
Wang Yu looked at Qian Guotao with admiration. He had just returned from the disciplinary committee's hands, and he already knew about his news. This Old Qian truly had deep connections!
Well, it made sense, he thought. If they could resolve the issue with the disciplinary committee so quickly, then having such far-reaching connections was only natural.
"I know your third maternal uncle..."
Qian Guotao sighed inwardly but could only force a smile and agree. What else could he do? Brag about his recent order of 100 buses?
That would be like reciting the Three Character Classic in front of Confucius, or showing off his saber skills before Guan Yu.
"Uh, yes, Little Wang! I've come to offer my congratulations..."
Just as Qian Guotao forced a smile, Yu Chengyang, the prefect of Jianghan City, couldn't help but interject.
"You're Wang Yu, the director of Jiangyang County Automobile Factory? I've long admired your name! To meet you today just as you've secured such a massive order."
Yu Chengyang stepped forward directly, inquiring, while also carefully observing Wang Yu.
This young man seemed excessively young. Rumor had it he wasn't old, and initially, people thought he was around thirty, but he hadn't expected him to be only in his early twenties... When he was this age, he had just started working and was still gaining experience at the grassroots level.
However, Yu Chengyang, being a prefect, wasn't prone to judging people by their appearance like ordinary folk, thinking Wang Yu was all talk and no substance. Instead, he felt a sense of a hero emerging from youth!
He had been on a business trip earlier and had only vaguely heard of Wang Yu's name. Later, after carefully asking Qian Guotao, he learned about Wang Yu's truly remarkable achievements.
Especially against those greedy fellows from the islands, who were notorious worldwide. Wang Yu had managed to outmaneuver them, which was incredibly satisfying to think about!
Not to mention the precedent set by the super bus, Shuguang No. 1. Such an excellent product, whether it would have successors or not remained to be seen, but it was certainly unprecedented.
Therefore, Wang Yu, who could design and develop such a product, was undoubtedly a genuine super genius. Even though Yu Chengyang didn't understand technology, he knew the difficulty of research and innovation. Sometimes, even plagiarism was difficult, let alone independent innovation!
Thus, Yu Chengyang was eager to meet this young man, Wang Yu.
However, he thought he had already encountered enough surprises, yet upon meeting Wang Yu, he received another piece of news that was practically a bombshell!
An order for 3,000 units!
And it was placed by a prince from Dongyou Country!
How could this not astonish and impress him?
In this setting, he had no doubt that Wang Yu wouldn't lie; a lie that could be exposed instantly would be meaningless.
Frankly speaking, with just this single order from Wang Yu, the Dongzhou Industrial Expo hosted by their Gujiang Province had already paid for itself.
For Gujiang Province, such a large order from friendly nations meant both prestige and tangible benefits.
No, it was a guaranteed win!
Didn't Wang Yu just say that the prince intended to secure dealership rights? This meant there would undoubtedly be a continuous stream of orders in the future!
In this way, how many livelihood and employment issues could Wang Yu's automobile factory solve? Not to mention export foreign exchange, taxes, and GDP...
It could even serve as a powerful advertisement and an important benchmark example, becoming a crucial calling card for Gujiang Province in attracting investment, bringing nothing but benefits!
No, he had to report this news to the provincial government and even higher authorities. He had to secure this future line and relationship at all costs!
In just a moment, Yu Chengyang's mind raced. This was why they called him a prefect; his capability and foresight were undeniable!
Then, Yu Chengyang sternly glared at his subordinate standing beside him. On the very first morning of the expo, such an unprecedentedly large order had been placed, and they, his subordinates, hadn't reported it in time! Now they were all in the dark!
"..."
His subordinates understood the meaning behind their leader's gaze but could only offer a wronged bitter smile.
They were just holding such a large-scale event for the first time and lacked experience!
Besides, weren't they all stuck in traffic earlier?
And which expo had such a massive order signed on the first morning? Many organizations and participants hadn't even arrived yet. Typically, the first morning of such large events involved everyone arriving, followed by an opening speech, good food, and exchanges, filled with polite pleasantries.
Who knew that Wang Yu and the prince from Dongyou Country would deviate so much from the usual script!
Didn't they consider shopping around and bargaining? How could they have completed the order and transaction so cleanly and efficiently?
How could they face their superiors now?
...
Regardless of the subordinates' internal grumbling, it wasn't just Yu Chengyang whose gaze was fixed on Wang Yu. The representatives from other provinces' observation groups behind him were also looking at Wang Yu with burning eyes.
Each of them was an experienced old fox, and they all knew precisely what Wang Yu's statement about the 3,000-unit order implied!
"Mm, yes, I am Wang Yu from the automobile factory."
Wang Yu smiled. "As for the super order, I suppose it can only be attributed to good luck."
Wang Yu's statement was accurate. It was indeed good luck. Who knew such a wealthy patron would suddenly appear, without even discussing prices, and make such a grand gesture right from the start?
"..."
Hearing Wang Yu's words, everyone was speechless. Wasn't this blatant showing off? If they had such luck, it wouldn't be here!
They hadn't seen any rich patrons with overflowing money come to place orders with them!
Just as everyone was sighing with emotion, Elder Gao from Shuanglong Province suddenly spoke.
"You're from Jiangyang County Automobile Factory, aren't you? What future does a backward small county have? Are you interested in developing in our Shuanglong Province?
I can personally guarantee that you will receive at least 10 times the resources here compared to Gujiang Province!"