"Regarding the successful conclusion of this expo, we..."
Yu Chengyang's words trailed off mid-sentence as he looked at the chaotic scene below, a displeased expression washing over his face.
What was going on? Where were the staff? Why wasn't anyone maintaining order?
How could such a noisy scene be acceptable?
Furthermore, why had he not been informed about the sudden arrival of these international guests?
"Governor, these are business representatives from major industrial giants in the Western Continent."
As Yu Chengyang was expressing his displeasure, a subordinate approached him and whispered, "That is a representative from Wayne Motors. Mr. Wayne, the founder of their company, is the inventor of the automobile and holds a pivotal position in the global automotive industry! Beside him are individuals from several other large automobile companies.
"That elder gentleman comes from the Aden Shipyard in Xilu, an old, powerful nation. It's known as one of the world's top three shipyards, and their vessels account for 50% of global trade routes!
"The person there is the head of Bell Electric Company, a world leader in electrical equipment and communication.
"And the Nodding Machinery Company, their high-precision machine tools, though produced in small quantities, are of the absolute highest caliber!
..."
The subordinate's string of introductions made Yu Chengyang's expression darken further.
"I didn't ask you to lecture me. If these people have such formidable backgrounds, why was I, the Governor, not informed of their arrival?
"And why are they all looking for Wang Yu? Has that young man Wang Yu caused some new trouble?"
Yu Chengyang was seething with anger!
Did these executives and representatives from major corporations think they were like Uncle Wang next door, who just had tea and chatted with birds? A casual visit was as simple as turning around?
These influential figures, who were they? They were all incredibly busy, with schedules packed tighter than a night market menu!
Moreover, this was a formal business visit, requiring at least three months' advance notification and arrangements for reception!
Otherwise, it would be a grave insult and a significant loss of face for both parties!
How could they just show up so casually, and in such large numbers, from different sectors?
It was as if they had prearranged it. What kind of joke was this?
This subordinate was utterly clueless. If it weren't for the public setting, he would have unleashed a torrent of insults!
Yu Chengyang's barrage of questions left the young subordinate stunned.
He had been full of enthusiasm to impress his superior, only to be met with a series of problems. No wonder the seasoned employees were reluctant to report, leaving this prime opportunity to shine in front of the leader in a public setting to him, the newcomer!
"Well... because these people arrived on short notice, some even flew in overnight, we couldn't notify the authorities in advance. As for Wang Yu... that he..."
The young subordinate stammered, appearing hesitant and unsure of what to say.
"Forget it. This is clearly an unexpected and special situation, and I can't blame you too much. What are you waiting for? Go and find out what's going on!"
Yu Chengyang paused, then instructed his subordinate, who, as if granted amnesty, quickly acknowledged and hurried away.
"Wang Yu..." After a moment of contemplation, Yu Chengyang abruptly halted his speech. The crowd was in such disarray that no one was paying attention to his closing remarks anyway.
The entire exhibition hall had descended into chaos.
The identities of these major company representatives were quickly unearthed by those with ulterior motives.
After all, they hadn't intentionally concealed their identities, and the attendees were all well-informed individuals, especially the members of observation delegations from other provinces, who were important figures within their respective provincial authorities. They soon learned the identities of these individuals through their various channels.
Good heavens! This was incredible! A group of representatives from major industrial brands! What did this signify?
Naturally, it represented an unparalleled opportunity for investment attraction, technology acquisition, job creation, and collaborative ventures to generate performance!
In fact, many of these companies were ones that the domestic sector had long coveted and hoped would invest!
Now that they were here, regardless of the reason for their visit, it was imperative to approach them, make their acquaintance, and build rapport!
Perhaps a significant investment project could be secured? At the very least, they couldn't let their counterparts from other provinces poach these opportunities!
This was the thinking of the big bosses within the government organizations, and even more so for ordinary company participants attending the event. Each of them was eager to get noticed.
What if, on a whim, these visitors took a liking to their company and directly acquired it or invested in a joint venture?
Don't dismiss it as a pipe dream. Wasn't the Jiangping City Machinery Industrial Company somehow fortunate enough to be acquired by the American Sam's Star Shipbuilding Company?
Although the CEO, Zhao Guozhu, seemed to have lost his mind for considering it and letting this incredibly rare opportunity slip away, it didn't dampen everyone's hopes and aspirations!
At the very least, if they could push their way forward and say a few words, they would have bragging rights in the future!
This sentiment was shared not only by domestic organizations but also by overseas personnel. Especially representatives from smaller countries like Dongma, who were desperately trying to push their way forward!
With everyone having the same objective, they immediately surrounded the representatives of these major companies, blocking them completely.
"Which one is the Jiangyang County Automobile Factory?"
"Our Shanming County Automobile Factory is also very good. You might consider a business partnership."
"Are you Wang Yu?"
"My name is Wu Yu, and actually, my neighbor's surname is Wang..."
"Wang Yu, we need to find him!"
"Although I don't know Wang Yu, we can provide anything he can offer you!"
...
The scene became increasingly chaotic. Everyone was crowding around the representatives of these major companies, encircling them tightly. Even with the assistance of their staff and exhibition security personnel to maintain order, they couldn't quell everyone's enthusiasm!
Furthermore, due to language barriers, for every sentence they spoke, the surrounding people would respond with ten. The diverse accents from all corners of the country exhausted the accompanying translators!
The entire exhibition hall was abuzz with excitement. People surged together in a near-frenzy.
As for the original industrial expo? Who cared about that anymore?
The minor squabbles within the Eastern Continent couldn't compare to the importance of getting acquainted with these major companies from the Western Continent!
Meanwhile, Wang Yu, the person being sought by these company representatives, had already left the venue with his staff and the automobile factory. Even the display samples from the exhibition site had been packed up and taken away.
He was now looking at a group of people before him with a grave expression, speechless for a long time.
"He... they... are they all the same people from back then?"
After a long pause, Wang Yu managed to utter the words with a dry throat.