"Hahaha! What did I just hear? Someone here is bragging about providing 20,000 jobs?"
Xu Guangping burst into laughter, clutching his stomach. Fang Zhongtian and his lackeys were quick to chime in with their own mocking laughter.
"What a big mouth, like a toad yawning!"
"Horses don't know their faces are long, and rabbits don't feel their tails are short. Do you know how massive an undertaking 20,000 people is?"
"Exactly! Exactly! How many people do all your car factories combined employ? And you have the audacity to claim you'll solve unemployment for 20,000 people?"
"Don't blow hot air without thinking! At least do some homework first!"
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The group relentlessly mocked Wang Yu with all their might, causing Lin Chunfeng's expression to darken and Secretary Yang to show clear displeasure.
"Xiao Wang, I know you want to help us, but you must act within your means."
Secretary Yang spoke to Wang Yu tactfully, genuinely afraid that Wang Yu had spoken impulsively. He worried that Wang Yu would be embarrassed if he promised something he couldn't deliver, making him appear even more incompetent. Worse still, if Wang Yu, in his youthful impulsiveness, were to get angry and actually create 20,000 jobs, that would be a complete disaster!
While the car factory was performing well currently, with good employee salaries, benefits, and comprehensive protections, even boosting local prices and GDP every payday, and being a huge taxpayer, claiming to provide 20,000 jobs at once was simply too exaggerated! That was 20,000 jobs, 20,000 people! Not 20,000 pigs! Even 20,000 pigs wouldn't be so easy to feed! If Wang Yu agreed, the entire car factory would likely go bankrupt. Instead of helping, he would drag himself down! Currently, Wang Yu's car factory and its affiliated industrial park were their only bargaining chip! It couldn't afford to be lost!
"Don't worry, Secretary Yang. Since I dared to say this to you, I naturally have the confidence to guarantee it!"
Wang Yu smiled at Secretary Yang, his tone filled with strong confidence and determination.
"I wish you had the guarantee of a ghost!" Secretary Yang cursed inwardly. Wang Yu was usually so sensible; why was he being so unreliable today? Although he tried to signal Wang Yu with his eyes, Wang Yu seemed to have lost his usual quick wit and continued speaking on his own.
"Secretary Yang, I was originally planning to continue raising funds and develop this plan over some time. But since our county is in difficulty now, I'll take action ahead of schedule."
Wang Yu spoke eloquently, as if he hadn't seen Secretary Yang's subtle hints. "After a period of operation and development, I plan to integrate and divide the shares of the Jiangyang County Automobile Factory. We will coordinate all the supporting facilities and cooperative units within the entire industrial park and formally integrate them into a complete group company."
Wang Yu stated directly, his eyes bright and confident. "The new industrial group will cover dozens of industrial manufacturing fields, encompassing the entire upstream and downstream supply chain, including production, manufacturing, supply, and logistics. We initially estimate a workforce of over 2,000 employees, with the potential to expand by another 500 positions..."
As Wang Yu spoke, Secretary Yang and Lin Chunfeng's eyes lit up. They hadn't expected such a move! Wang Yu's industrial park had always been structured around the Jiangyang County Automobile Factory, with parts suppliers and supporting enterprises acting as auxiliaries. Although Wang Yu was always the undisputed leader, it had been more of an alliance. Now, Wang Yu was proposing a direct, unified merger, instantly creating the largest enterprise company! A scale of over 2,000 people! And the potential to hire another 500! The metallurgy general plant only had over 1,000 employees. Wang Yu had just more than doubled that!
However... if it weren't for the influence of the Sanjing conglomerate, this would be fantastic news. But facing such a behemoth, what could Wang Yu's newly established group achieve?
Hearing Wang Yu's words, Pu Shusheng chuckled, appearing exceptionally elegant and confident.
"Mr. Wang's ambition and capability are beyond doubt. However, your new group only has a mere 2,000 people, which is still insignificant compared to us."
With a hint of disdain on his face, Pu Shusheng said proudly, "Even if you expand by another 500 people, what difference does it make? Even if I include all your security guards, cafeteria staff, and cleaners, you'll reach a maximum of 3,000 people. What right do you have to compete with us? As for your claim of providing 20,000 jobs, where is it?"
Listening to Pu Shusheng's words, everyone's heart sank slightly. Indeed, even if Wang Yu established a new group, what good would it do? It was in no way comparable to the Sanjing conglomerate! Moreover, Wang Yu had made a bold claim earlier!
"Oh, my head is aching so much."
Secretary Yang suddenly clutched his head, his brows furrowed. He subtly glanced at Lin Chunfeng. Seeing Secretary Yang's look, Lin Chunfeng immediately understood. He hurried forward to support Secretary Yang, his face showing feigned concern.
"Secretary Yang, have you not sobered up from the wine you had yesterday? How about we stop here for today and discuss this another time?" Lin Chunfeng quickly said. Secretary Yang rolled his eyes. Who was not sober? Everyone in the county knew he didn't drink! He wanted Lin Chunfeng to find a more plausible excuse to stall for time. He should at least come up with a more reasonable reason! However, since Lin Chunfeng had said it, Secretary Yang readily seized the opportunity. "Yes, yes, I haven't sobered up. My head is pounding! Let's stop here for today. Wang Yu and everyone from the Sanjing conglomerate, we'll continue this next time..."
"Secretary, Secretary, there's trouble!"
The office door was opened again. It was the same messenger who had delivered the message earlier. He rushed in with a very anxious expression, looking like he was about to report to Secretary Yang.
"Again? Can't this guy read the room? Always interrupting at the wrong time! Didn't I tell you not to disturb me unless it's important?" Secretary Yang's face darkened. This was a solemn government office, not a public restroom to come and go as one pleased! And it was at such a critical juncture! Coming here now was just asking for trouble!
"Secretary, there are many people outside. Companies from Hedo and some major corporations from Sam Country have arrived. They've specifically asked to discuss investment attraction!" The staff member, not fully grasping the situation, spoke directly without hesitation.
"What? Investment attraction?"
Secretary Yang, who had appeared to be weak and listless while being supported by Lin Chunfeng, suddenly jumped up as if he were perfectly fine.