"My apologies, Director Zhao, for making you witness such a scene."
After arranging for everything to be handled, Wu Lingling and the so-called distributors one by one went to the finance department to pay and collect their goods.
Wang Yu, feeling a bit sheepish, offered a slight smile to Zhao Guozhu, who was standing nearby.
He felt like he was showing off in front of an expert, like reciting the Three Character Classic to Confucius.
After all, the other party's business volume was much larger than his, and they had seen all sorts of financial flows.
His own small amount was nothing in comparison. Directly pocketing money like this could appear forced and ostentatious, making him seem like a nouveau riche.
However, Zhao Guozhu had a different perspective. He was surprised that such an unremarkable, seemingly doomed small car factory was so sought after!
Good heavens, these were all real money. The total amount was at least a million, and it was all cash.
Although his Mechanical Industry Company wasn't short of money, most transactions were conducted through various forms of triangular debt or bartering. After all, that was how businesses operated; few were purely cash and spot.
Wang Yu was truly capable. A car factory on the brink of collapse had been revived in his hands, turning decay into magic.
In fact, it was precisely for Wang Yu that he had condescended to visit the inconspicuous small town of Jiangyang County.
His sole purpose was to recruit Wang Yu into their Mechanical Industry Association.
"I say, Director Wang," Zhao Guozhu said slowly, his tone filled with deep emotion.
"Yes? What is it, Director Zhao?" Wang Yu tilted his head in confusion, looking at him.
"Would you like to reconsider joining our Mechanical Industry Association?"
Zhao Guozhu's tone was even more solemn this time because he knew that these people were here because of Wang Yu, and this small car factory had been transformed by him.
Some people are changed by their environment, while others are destined to change the environment.
"If it's due to previous personal grudges or any other circumstances, I can help mediate."
Well, Zhao Guozhu's tone was still gentle and polite, but the subtle sense of superiority was gone.
"Heh, Director Zhao, I'm really not that interested in joining your association," Wang Yu replied with a faint smile.
"Young man, there are actually many benefits to joining our association. Even though you don't lack sales channels here," Zhao Guozhu said earnestly.
"But often, reputation is more important than product quality. Joining our Mechanical Industry Association can provide you with better and more social connections and networks."
Zhao Guozhu's words were not an exaggeration.
Their Mechanical Industry Association encompassed many key industrial manufacturing enterprises in the province, and their social connections and networks were second to none.
"Director Zhao..." Before Wang Yu could say anything, he was interrupted again by Old Uncle Sun, the gatekeeper.
"Director, someone is looking for you outside. It's a representative from the Jianglin City Poverty Alleviation Office."
"A representative from the Poverty Alleviation Office?" Wang Yu sounded puzzled.
"Director, don't you remember? It's about that batch of water and electricity generators they ordered." Feng Daochun, who had hurried over, reminded him quietly from behind.
"The generator we donated to Xiaorong Village last time was so effective that it caught the attention of the leaders who inspected it. They directly purchased a large batch.
They said it was to be used for poverty alleviation in impoverished villages, to achieve the goal of electrification in every village!"
After Feng Daochun's reminder, Wang Yu recalled the 200,000 yuan generator order that had been reported earlier.
"Those orders are still being produced urgently, and the original delivery date was next month. But the Poverty Alleviation Office has suddenly arranged for staff to come and pick up the goods. Their arrival was unexpected, and it caught us off guard."
Listening to Feng Daochun's explanation, Wang Yu suddenly understood, but he was also a little puzzled. Why had the Poverty Alleviation Office people come ahead of schedule?
"We must receive the staff from the Poverty Alleviation Office," Wang Yu thought. He felt it was better to receive them personally, as they represented the government.
Therefore, Wang Yu could only turn his apologetic gaze to Zhao Guozhu once again.
"I'm truly sorry, Director Zhao. My situation here..."
Frankly speaking, leaving halfway through a conversation was rather inappropriate, especially since it had happened twice already, and the other party was not of ordinary status.
"It's alright. I know some leaders from the Jianglin City Poverty Alleviation Office. How about we go and see them together? Do you mind, young man?"
However, Zhao Guozhu was a man who had weathered many storms. He chuckled, finding a way to save face for himself, and inadvertently subtly elevated his own standing.
Indeed, given his status, knowing those leaders was not a big deal.
"Thank you for your generosity and understanding," Wang Yu replied with a smile. "I also thank Director Zhao for speaking a few good words for us."
As they spoke, they arrived at the production workshop. They indeed saw the old director, Li Ming, accompanying several formally dressed staff members and talking.
"This is our factory director, Wang Yu."
Upon seeing Wang Yu's arrival, the old director quickly made the introduction, and the staff members present greeted him.
"I apologize for your sudden visit."
Wang Yu greeted the staff members and shook hands with each of them.
They returned his greeting politely. Zhao Guozhu stood silently nearby.
This displayed his distinguished demeanor, unlike some people who would immediately boast about knowing certain leaders and try to steal the spotlight.
This made Wang Yu respect him even more.
"It's really nothing," one of the staff members replied with a smile. "It's also our fault for rushing to pick up the goods, but the Jianglin City Mayor is pressing us."
"Did you say the Jianglin City Mayor?" Wang Yu mused, wondering if it was Lin Chunfeng.
"Yes, our Mayor Lin Chunfeng. When he previously inspected the work in Xiaorong Village, he found that their generators were very effective and particularly suitable for grassroots poverty alleviation work, achieving the goal of electrification in every village. When he inquired, he learned it was a product from your car factory. He immediately approved another batch to carry out poverty alleviation work in all surrounding impoverished villages."
The staff member from the Poverty Alleviation Office spoke with great emotion.
"To be honest, your products are truly excellent. We've seen the results ourselves. These generators can provide electricity to many impoverished villages using local resources. They are of great help to our poverty alleviation efforts!"
Only those who have truly experienced it know how impoverished, backward, and painful it is without electricity, especially in remote mountainous villages!
"This is all I should do," Wang Yu replied with a smile.
No wonder they were so generous and placed such a large order of 200,000 yuan upfront.
Now it seemed that Lin Chunfeng, the elder brother, was supporting him.
Indeed, the saying "Heaven shows no partiality and favors the benevolent" held true.
His selfless act of rushing to aid during the earthquake disaster gave him the opportunity to meet Lin Chunfeng, who in turn showed his support with a substantial order.
Of course, Wang Yu did not make money unethically; the prices were fair and reasonable. It was also his small contribution to the revitalization of rural construction.
"Actually, there's a special reason why we came to pick up the goods early," the lead staff member said, his expression turning serious after the initial pleasantries.