"Hmm? Who are you?"
Lin Chunfeng's classmate, who was about to extend his hand to shake Wang Yu's, was taken aback when Wang Jinhui directly rushed over.
"I'm Wang Jinhui from the logistics department of Chassis Branch Factory Three," Wang Jinhui said excitedly, then pulled his wife over. "This is my wife, who works in our finance department and is about to be officially hired. I..."
"Little Wang brother, who is this person?"
Lin Chunfeng asked Wang Yu curiously from the side, watching the verbose Wang Jinhui. This guy was a completely different person from a moment ago, acting extremely servile.
"A relative, I suppose, but I don't like their character and rarely interact with them," Wang Yu chuckled, seeing Wang Jinhui's behavior.
"Heh, since you don't like them, I probably won't like them either," Lin Chunfeng also said with a smile. He had always found the diligent and hardworking Wang Yu to be agreeable and clearly wasn't impressed with Wang Jinhui.
"Mr. Qian, it's a rare opportunity to meet. Please, let me express my goodwill! I..."
"Alright, alright, I get it. Could you please step aside? I need to speak with someone else?"
Qian Guotao was becoming impatient as he watched Wang Jinhui continue to drone on.
He had met Wang Yu from the automobile factory through his old classmate, and now this fatty was spouting a lot of nonsense. What was he trying to achieve?
As for Chassis Branch Factory Three, it was a sub-factory under the main bus factory. Why would he, the general manager, care about a minor employee from the logistics department?
This kind of sycophantic person was annoying. He'd have to tell someone to fix the atmosphere in the factory later.
"Yes, yes, I'll move aside. Are you talking to Wang Yu? He's my cousin, he's always respected me since we were kids. Hey, Wang Yu, hurry up and come here, listen to Mr. Qian's instructions."
Wang Jinhui gestured again, trying to assert his presence.
However, neither Wang Yu nor Qian Guotao paid him any mind.
Qian Guotao shook Wang Yu's hand and slowly said, "Old Lin has told me a lot about you, Wang Yu from the automobile factory. In fact, I should be thanking you!"
"Thanking me?"
Wang Yu was a little surprised.
"Old Lin's only son was kidnapped by human traffickers. Fortunately, that trafficking ring was hiding in Jiangyang County. Thanks to the timely dismantling of that group, the child was quickly found," Lin Chunfeng explained with a smile.
"Later, I heard that the public security bureau was able to take down that entire trafficking ring thanks to your material support! Those motorized bicycles were very effective during the earthquake relief efforts, a truly good thing."
Hearing Lin Chunfeng's explanation, Wang Yu had a realization. So that was it. The public security bureau had even given him a commemorative banner back then.
"That was the merit of our public security bureau's guardians. What am I to compare?" Wang Yu said humbly with a smile. "I merely provided some small tools. Even without my vehicles, those despicable traffickers wouldn't have escaped!"
"That's not quite right. To do a good job, one must have good tools. I heard the rural environment there was very bad. It's thanks to the agile and mobile vehicles you provided that those abominable traffickers were caught red-handed in time!"
Qian Guotao said with a smile. "So, in a way, you are also my benefactor. It's a coincidence that we ran into each other today. How about I host us for a meal at my place?"
"Is that really appropriate?" Wang Yu hesitated.
"What's so inappropriate about it? Just a simple meal at my home. Guests and friends don't need to be so formal. Old Lin is also here, and is this young lady your girlfriend? Please join us as well."
Qian Guotao said generously with a smile, his gaze then falling on Wang Jinhui and his wife. "However, what were you doing just now? Did we interrupt you?"
"Oh, my relatives, a debt from before..."
Before Wang Yu could finish, Wang Jinhui cut in. "No, no interruption! Mr. Qian, for you to invite my cousin for a meal at your home, it's his utmost honor. As for us, there's nothing!
Little Yu, isn't that right?
Hurry up and thank Mr. Qian! We're a proper state-owned large enterprise, a key unit of the province. Unlike your small-scale operations in your small town, it's your honor that Mr. Qian notices you!"
Wang Jinhui gestured animatedly towards Wang Yu as he spoke, filled with a sense of self-importance. However, no one was paying him any attention.
As for the various chaotic 300 yuan fees from earlier, they were no longer mentioned.
Wang Yu was happy to be free of the hassle. After a few polite words with Lin Chunfeng and Qian Guotao, he smiled and accepted the invitation, preparing to leave with Wu Lingling.
Buying clothes would have to be put on hold for now.
Not even two steps away, Wang Yu saw Wang Jinhui waving enthusiastically at him.
"Hey! Little Yu, here, look here!" He gestured as if afraid Wang Yu wouldn't see him.
"What is it now?" Wang Yu's brow twitched slightly. He truly didn't want any further dealings with Wang Jinhui.
"I say, Little Yu, I didn't expect you to be able to connect with our Mr. Qian," Wang Jinhui said, rubbing his hands excitedly. "My sister-in-law's job has been stuck without official hiring. Can you put in a good word for us with Mr. Qian?"
As he spoke, Wang Jinhui's wife nodded and smiled, even revealing her buck teeth.
It had to be said, both of them had a rather oily smile.
"You want me to help solve the problem of getting officially hired?" Wang Yu looked at Wang Jinhui with amusement. Just moments ago, he was shamelessly trying to extort him, and now he wanted him to put in a good word?
Putting aside the fact that he had no interest in such matters, even if he were to do it, would they even have the nerve to ask?
These people were surely made of thicker skin than a rhinoceros.
Seeing Wang Yu remain silent, Wang Jinhui became anxious. "I say, Little Yu, we're relatives. No, we're more like brothers! You can't just ignore your sister-in-law! If it's really impossible... tell me, what kind of benefits do you need from your brother? Just name it."
When he spoke of benefits, an expression of extreme pain contorted Wang Jinhui's chubby face.
"Heh, I don't need any benefits." Wang Yu was too lazy to waste any more words on him. "I'll explain the situation when the opportunity arises."
With that, he turned and left with Wu Lingling.
"That's wonderful! When it's done, remember to come over for a meal. It would be best if you could invite Mr. Qian too. Remember, you must come!"
Wang Jinhui called out busily towards Wang Yu's receding figure.
"Hey, are you really going to speak well of him for me?"
After they had walked some distance away, Wu Lingling asked Wang Yu.
"I only agreed to speak for him. Whether they agree or not is not something I can decide," Wang Yu shrugged, his tone relaxed.
"Tsk, why do I feel like you're planning something mischievous?"
"Heh, what do you think?"
...
As evening approached, at the entrance of the government guesthouse, Andre's burly figure paced back and forth, constantly looking around. However, he never saw the two figures he was waiting for.
"Did the staff member lie to me? Impossible. If they went out, they'll surely come back. Perhaps something delayed them, or I missed them?"
"No, I can't wait any longer. This matter is extremely important. I must find someone to help!"
With that thought, Andre rushed to the front desk of the government guesthouse, picked up the public telephone, and dialed a number...