"Many people have arrived and surrounded the guesthouse, all looking to cause trouble for you!"
Qian Guotao said to Wang Yu from the side, his expression looking rather grim. He had come to warn Wang Yu. As a business partner, he naturally believed Wang Yu wouldn't do something as rumored, like stealing and plagiarizing technology from Wadajima... well, from Wadajima.
However, as the general manager of the bus factory, their factory was also affected by this engine supply cut. The losses were not insignificant!
"It's fortunate that the engines used in our new super bus models are not supplied by Wadajima. Otherwise, we'd be in real trouble this time!" Qian Guotao said with a wry smile. They had just secured large-scale bulk orders for the Dawn One super bus from provincial government departments, intended for use as official reception vehicles. If there were any issues with that, it would be a huge problem!
"Heh, don't worry, Brother Qian," Wang Yu chuckled, a hint of pride in his voice. "When I was designing it, I considered this possibility from the start. Both the buses we're cooperating on and my own automotive products don't use imported engines. I would never hand over my lifeline to others!"
"Uh, I mean, this isn't the time for that topic," Qian Guotao reacted, quickly saying to Wang Yu with urgency, "We should leave quickly. Many people have arrived and surrounded the guesthouse, all looking for you! There are representatives from major factories all over the country, and also many local people who have been misled and are just here to join the crowd. Believe me, I have experience with this. When it comes to rumors, no matter how clean your record is, you'll end up like a pig in mud – it's hard to wash off! You won't be able to explain yourself even with a hundred mouths! And if someone in the crowd instigates trouble, causes a conflict, and takes a swing at you in the chaos, or frames you afterward, you'll be completely ruined. Even if you didn't do it, you'll be blamed!"
Qian Guotao's words startled everyone. Was such a thing possible? Did that mean no matter what Wang Yu did, he'd end up in a no-win situation?
"That's pretty much it. That's why I specifically found an opportunity to come and warn you. Let's quickly leave through the back door of the guesthouse, or we won't be able to leave later!"
Hearing Qian Guotao's words, the people from the car factory also felt the seriousness of the situation. They all looked at Wang Yu, their eyes conveying the clear message: he needed to leave quickly. This even included Brother Hu. Don't think that these tough guys aren't afraid of trouble; in fact, they are the ones most likely to bully the weak and fear the strong, and the first to run when things get serious. They are the most astute. So Brother Hu was the first to jump out, volunteering to check out the back door of the guesthouse, acting like a loyal subordinate trying to show his dedication.
Others also persuaded Wang Yu, most of them talking about how a wise man doesn't stand under a dangerous wall.
"I say, everyone, please don't rush." Wang Yu, however, showed no panic. "We've done nothing wrong, so why should we run? It would only make us look guilty."
"I understand that, but... so many people coming at once is very suspicious. Someone must be stirring up trouble behind the scenes. Standing firm against them is very unwise," Qian Guotao shook his head and sighed slightly. "You're still young and haven't experienced much of life. Once people are incited, they are very irrational, and anything can happen!"
"It's fine. If they're unreasonable, we'll be reasonable," Wang Yu said directly, showing no intention of changing his mind. "Let's just go directly to the front gate and see who these people are!"
"Han Jun, go and report to the public security bureau first, to avoid any conflicts or troublesome incidents."
"Okay, Little Factory Manager! I'll go find the guesthouse front desk to borrow a phone."
"Brother Hu, go and gather your men. You... what are you doing, you damn it?" Wang Yu kicked Brother Hu in the backside as he clearly intended to bolt, and spoke with annoyance. "They're looking for me, what are you afraid of?"
"Uh, Little Factory Manager, I think President Qian makes a lot of sense. We should leave first." Brother Hu, with a cunning look on his face, was glancing at the Jin family father and daughter beside him while speaking.
"Fine, fine, if you want to leave, then go," Wang Yu shrugged. "But about the matter of producing excavators we discussed last time..."
"Who? Who the hell dares to oppose our Little Factory Manager? Opposing the Little Factory Manager is opposing me, Tiger. Opposing me is opposing all my brothers! Little Factory Manager, you tell me what you need. I'll go gather people. I'll go through fire and water!" Hearing Wang Yu's words, Brother Hu immediately transformed, rushing forward and showing his loyalty to Wang Yu. He kept glancing at Jin Xiumin out of the corner of his eye.
"Hmph, is that all you've got! I'm not asking you to do anything, just bring some people to show support. And next time, use fewer idioms if you don't understand them!" Wang Yu patted Brother Hu on the back with amusement. "Go and do it."
"Little Wang, are you really not going to hide?" While Wang Yu remained calm, Qian Guotao was extremely anxious. Why didn't this young man understand? He had no sense of the situation. Was this a time for individual heroism? Seeing that Wang Yu had no intention of leaving, Qian Guotao could only stomp his foot in frustration and then turned to leave, heading straight for the guesthouse front desk. Without further ado, he picked up the phone and dialed a number.
"Hello? Executive Officer Yu Chengyang? It's Qian Guotao, yes, it's me! The situation is urgent, I'll make a long story short. Yes, it's about Wang Yu, the thing is..."
...
"Where's Wang Yu? Wang Yu, get out here!"
"Who is Wang Yu? Come out and admit it!"
"Wang Yu, you scoundrel, you actually stole Wadajima's technology and made everyone suffer with you!"
"Wang Yu, you bastard, you @#￥%..."
...
A group of people, in a furious state, completely surrounded the guesthouse where Wang Yu was staying. Their voices were intense and passionate, with a few young people at the front exhibiting an air of confidently directing the world as if Wang Yu, the target of their denouncement, had committed some heinous crime!
Finally, under the watchful eyes of everyone, Wang Yu slowly sauntered out, escorted by Brother Hu's group of followers as if they were carrying a precious gem. In front of everyone, they placed a chair. Wang Yu unceremoniously sat on the chair, looked at the furious crowd before him, calmly took a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, and exhaled a smoke ring. His gaze swept over everyone present, and his voice rang out, "I am Wang Yu. May I ask what business you have with me?"