Although his mind was full of questions, the old director was used to Wang Yu's frequent surprises. He agreed without saying anything and began to make arrangements for contact.
With his connections and relationships, it wasn't difficult to find the head of the steel plant. After about half a day, he received word that the other party had agreed to meet with Wang Yu.
"It's just that the time and place are a bit unusual..."
The old director hesitated, his expression looking displeased.
"What's wrong?" Wang Yu asked, looking at him strangely.
What had the other party said to make the old director's face so peculiar?
"Nine o'clock tonight, at the Red Moon Ballroom?"
Hearing the place the old director mentioned, Wang Yu fell silent.
A ballroom?
In this era, what ballroom wasn't tainted? Why choose a place like this?
"Little Factory Director, the current head of the steel plant is named Yang Song. It's said he was quite a troublemaker in the past, so it's not surprising he'd choose a place like this." Li Ming explained to Wang Yu.
"A troublemaker?"
Wang Yu was taken aback. He was probably on the same level as Brother Hu's gang. But how could the steel plant let someone like that be in charge?
"There's no other choice. The steel plant is a mess. Everyone knows it's a huge pit, so no one is willing to be the director. Especially now, the director is essentially a scapegoat. Everyone passed the buck, and they couldn't find anyone else, so they let this guy take over."
Li Ming smiled wryly. It was so similar to the former car factory. Wang Yu was also forced into it, just pulled in to fill a role.
However, the difference was that Wang Yu had real talent. In a short period, he revived the entire car factory. The steel plant, on the other hand, could only find someone who was illiterate, fond of alcohol, women, and money.
Perhaps Wang Yu was their greatest lucky star. Otherwise, they might be in the same situation as the steel plant workers, demanding their wages and worrying about layoffs.
The old director, Li Ming, sighed inwardly.
"I see. Then I'll go and have a look then." Wang Yu nodded in understanding.
Business dinners were quite popular in this era, and the other party was probably that kind of person.
However, Wang Yu had hardly been to such places in both his lives and didn't really understand them.
So... he needed a guide.
"What? Little Factory Director Wang, you're going to the Red Moon Ballroom?"
Brother Hu's booming voice made many of the workers busy in the production workshop look over.
"Keep your voice down! What if people misunderstand?"
Wang Yu was so angry he kicked Brother Hu. Didn't this guy have any tact?
Making such a racket in public, wasn't he causing trouble for himself?
"Uh, cough cough! Little Factory Director, I was just surprised. Sorry!" Brother Hu quickly coughed and apologized.
It wasn't that he was being overly dramatic. After all, Wang Yu's image in everyone's eyes was that of a workaholic, always confident, calm, and in control, like a higher being.
Now, to suddenly say he was going to a ballroom, it was naturally astonishing to Brother Hu.
"Don't shout. I'm going to discuss business."
Wang Yu said to Brother Hu with annoyance.
"Got it, we all get it! You're just going to discuss business." Brother Hu said with a smile that men would understand.
He understood. The little factory director was a man, after all. A young man at that.
Brother Hu's expression looked increasingly lecherous.
"I really am going for business... Forget it!"
Seeing Brother Hu's expression, Wang Yu decided not to say anything more. "I'm not familiar with the place. If you're free tonight, can you help me find my way?"
"Convenient, of course, it's convenient!" Brother Hu readily agreed, his expression becoming even more lecherous.
"Also, I'll keep it a secret and won't let Miss Wu Lingling know."
"You... forget it! Just come and take me tonight."
Wang Yu waved his hand, telling Brother Hu to get lost. He didn't want to continue the conversation, as it would only make things worse.
After all, Brother Hu was somewhat of his own man, so there was no need to be overly strict.
"Yes, yes! Don't worry, I'll handle it perfectly." Brother Hu said with a fawning expression, like a sycophantic interpreter, while secretly sighing.
As expected of the little factory director, he played in such a grand way.
He heard that Miss Wu Lingling was actually living in his house. This was a classic case of "keeping the red flag flying at home while having colorful flags fluttering outside."
Sighing inwardly, Brother Hu left. He had to let the little factory director know his "capability"!
After all, his gang was doing well with the transportation business provided by Wang Yu. Although it was hard and tiring work, the income and benefits were absolutely excellent!
Brother Hu had earned 250 yuan at the end of last month!
Well, it was originally 249 yuan, but the little factory director added another yuan, saying he was being diligent and performing well... Although he felt something was a bit off, he was still very grateful to Wang Yu.
What a huge sum of money! He had never imagined such an amount before!
Especially since the original bicycle factory was now revitalized with fuel-assisted bicycles. His uncle had often mentioned wanting to repay Wang Yu.
He hadn't had the chance before, but now that he finally had one, he had to show his importance!
After sending Brother Hu away, Wang Yu couldn't be bothered to correct the guy who clearly had a bad intention. He surveyed the production line, looked at the workers toiling away, and fell into thought.
The steel plant also had so many hardworking workers.
With his second chance at life, whether it was for his own ideals or for the many mouths to feed under his care, he had to be responsible for them!
"Mmm, tell the finance department's Old Ma to allocate more funds to the canteen. Let's add a few more good dishes tonight for the workers who are working overtime... Also, make sure to calculate overtime pay promptly and don't fall behind."
Wang Yu instructed someone nearby.
The person's face lit up upon hearing this, and they immediately turned and left.
"Good news, the Little Factory Director is letting us have extra food tonight!"
"Great, more delicious food!"
"Haha, I'll be full of energy! I'm working overtime tonight! I'll buy new clothes for my wife with my overtime pay!"
...
The production workshop couldn't keep secrets. Before long, the news of Wang Yu arranging for extra food spread to everyone, eliciting cheers.
The workers didn't care about grand principles; they loved whoever treated them well.
Without a doubt, Wang Yu had done just that!
In an instant, the entire car factory's morale soared.
After eating a sumptuous dinner, the workers immediately threw themselves into their work with great enthusiasm.
Meanwhile, Wang Yu and Brother Hu were walking towards the entrance of the Red Moon Ballroom.
"Halt, what are you two doing here?"
At the entrance of the ballroom, a burly security guard stopped them.