"We have nothing left now!"
Li Ming, the old director on the other end of the phone, sounded almost on the verge of tears. Wang Yu's brow furrowed slightly.
In those days, communication without mobile phones was extremely inconvenient. Seeing that the other party had gone to such lengths to bring a telephone with an extended line to his doorstep, Wang Yu guessed that some significant information was about to be conveyed.
However, he never expected it to be this kind of news!
"Uncle Ming, don't panic! What exactly is going on?"
Wang Yu frowned slightly and inquired carefully.
Li Ming sighed helplessly on the other end.
"Yesterday, someone called and told us to prepare for the car factory to go bankrupt and close down. At the time, no one took it seriously, thinking it was a joke. But things started to go awry later. From yesterday afternoon, all the parts suppliers stopped delivering, and we didn't pay much attention, attributing it to a shortage of raw materials.
But this morning, they directly refused to supply us anymore.
This applies to both components and raw materials for processing!"
Listening to Director Li Ming's words, Wang Yu's frown deepened.
"Don't we have our own supply chain system? I hold a 51% stake in a large number of county suppliers and parts manufacturers!"
"The problem is, the downstream raw material suppliers are refusing to provide them! Without raw materials, no matter how willing our workers are to supply, it's like a clever cook trying to make a meal without any ingredients!
As for the Kingdom of Ice Bear, their domestic situation is also chaotic again, a mess. They can't help us anytime soon!"
Director Li Ming said helplessly on the phone.
"Then there are our previous cooperation channels. Those distributors and agents who used to cooperate through you or Miss Lingling, they were all friendly before, even fawning over us to get goods and products.
But now they've all changed their tune. Early this morning, as if by agreement, they all called to notify us of unilateral termination of cooperation. All existing unproduced orders are canceled, and they demand recall and refunds for the stock at their outlets."
Then there are the orders currently in production, including agricultural vehicles, small construction vehicles, light trucks, as well as small household appliances, portable music players, and so on. They have also been almost entirely canceled. Calls demanding refunds have been non-stop since this morning, and our factory's phones are now jammed!
The factory's book balance is simply not enough to support the current situation!"
Listening to Director Li Ming's words, Wang Yu fell into a brief silence. It was more severe than he had imagined. These people...
"Hello? Hello? Little Factory Director, are you listening? I'm at the administrative building right now. Someone gave me your call and said it was yours. Did you offend someone outside? Hello? Hello?"
Hearing no response from Wang Yu, Director Li Ming became anxious.
Old people are wise. At his age, he could see many things clearly.
In this situation, it was definitely Wang Yu who had offended some untouchable entity, which was why his factory was being targeted! Otherwise, where would so many coincidences come from?
In such a short period, the seemingly colossal automobile factory had come to a standstill, almost with nothing... no, it was worse than nothing!
The cancellation of so many pending orders and the demand for refunds, not to mention the cost losses incurred, but just the refund funds alone could break the factory's capital chain! Such an outcome was perhaps even more terrifying than the engine losses caused by the former factory director!
"I know, I'm listening." Wang Yu raised his head, glanced at the people in front of him, and saw their faces with hidden smiles. Then he slowly said into the phone to Li Ming,
"I will resolve this. Ask our parts suppliers to make do with the existing inventory for now. Continue production wherever possible. For those that can't be produced, proceed with equipment maintenance and give the workers a temporary holiday."
"But, Little Factory Director..."
"Alright, Uncle Ming, I understand the situation. Stabilize things within the factory and await my further instructions."
After speaking, Wang Yu hung up the phone and scanned the crowd before him.
"How is it? Young man."
Du Mosheng stroked his beard and smiled, looking at Wang Yu with a calm demeanor.
"Those of us present represent all the leading automobile enterprises and mechanical companies in the country. Our upstream and downstream supply chain relationships and bargaining power are beyond your imagination."
Du Mosheng seemed very proud. Although he didn't know what kind of luck this young man Wang Yu had, the higher authorities had specifically instructed not to use non-commercial means against him.
But that was fine; it just made things a little more troublesome!
With so many of them united, if they couldn't deal with Island Nation, wouldn't it be as easy as flipping their palm to deal with and control this little fellow Wang Yu?
Those raw material suppliers, directly cut off supply to Wang Yu and his surrounding industrial chain, otherwise, your supply chain under our umbrella would no longer be needed! Do you want Wang Yu's sesame seed, or our truckload of winter melons?
As for Wang Yu's small dealers, what is a mere automobile factory? Come to us instead. As long as you break ties with Wang Yu, we will bear all breach of contract losses, and in addition, you can choose from abundant products and favorable commercial support policies. If you refuse, that's fine, just consider the consequences of opposing us!
As for those orders, it's even simpler. Contact the customers. Those with channels and connections, directly pressure them to cancel their orders. For those without, offer them incentives to cancel. Even if there are a few die-hard fans who refuse to cancel, their scattered numbers are insignificant.
...
"How is it, young man? Have you witnessed our power?"
Du Mosheng said with a smile.
"It's easy for us to leave you with nothing. If your automobile factory goes bankrupt and incurs huge debts because of this, you might even end up in prison... After all, your factory is now a private enterprise."
"Of course, it's not too late to change your mind now.
As long as you accept our previous conditions, at least your factory can be saved, and you can live a decent life in Island Nation later. Moreover, we will give you a considerable sum of money... What do you say? An arm can't twist a thigh!"
Listening to the other party's earnest words, and glancing at Brother Hu and Han Jun, who looked anxious,
Wang Yu suddenly smiled.
"Everyone's influence is truly beyond my imagination! My humble automobile factory truly cannot contend with all of you!
You can easily block and cut off a small figure like me by uniting."
"It's good that you know!"
Everyone smiled. With such a tone, it seemed Wang Yu was about to concede.
But it was true, young people who don't know the immensity of heaven and earth always have to hit a wall before they can recognize reality!
"However..." Wang Yu's tone suddenly shifted, and his gaze intensely fixed on everyone present.
"What if... I'm just saying, what if the one who opposes all of you is one of your own?"