Yu Zhou was adept at handling such tactics. At this point, everyone understood that Yu Zhou's decisions were irreversible and highly feasible.
Naturally, the orders were then passed down.
The biggest challenge in luring a snake out of its hole was maintaining secrecy.
Therefore, after handing the task to Liang Xiaohai, Liang Xiaohai began scouting for personnel.
Within the factory, among the workers responsible for the formulas, there were a few individuals he could completely trust.
Once this matter was assigned, Liang Xiaohai began to wait.
As expected, on the third day, an old employee responsible for development, after drinking too much, started boasting.
"Do you guys know? Because of being imitated and the formula being stolen, the deputy factory director was almost fired by the factory director. He's currently working to redeem himself."
"If we don't regain some face in market competition, our old factory director will be in a tough spot this time!"
His lamenting tone made his fellow workers empathize.
"How could this be? Isn't the factory director too inhumane?"
Many of the drinking workers began to complain. It was only because Yu Zhou later increased wages that they merely complained.
If they hadn't received a pay raise before, it wouldn't have been impossible for these workers to cause trouble over this matter.
After all, in their eyes, the old factory director had dedicated his life to the factory.
Now that the boss had changed, even if they truly wanted to do something to him, they should consider his past contributions and at least consider the feelings of these old employees.
Even though these workers knew that the factory owner had already changed to Yu Zhou, and if Yu Zhou wished, firing anyone wouldn't be difficult.
Private enterprises and public enterprises operated under completely different models, yet even so, these people's indignation was palpable.
"Yes, the factory director has just taken control and has already reprimanded the deputy factory director. If this continues, will we old timers still have jobs?"
"No, we absolutely cannot let the factory director do this. We must find a way to convey our thoughts."
On the side, Zhang Feng, whose face was already flushed, also spoke.
He never refused such dinner gatherings.
Seeing his indignant expression, the old technician felt a surge of joy. As long as he took the bait, it didn't matter what happened; he was just the one leaking information.
As for how things would unfold later, it had nothing to do with him. Of course, in his eyes, this guy's rebellious streak was practically visible on his forehead, so anything he did wouldn't be surprising.
Thus, with a red face, he continued, "Who told them they are the real boss?"
"Even if he wanted to disband the factory now, there's nothing we could do."
"However, the deputy factory director still has some ambition. He can only find a way to make amends now. If nothing unexpected happens, this time, we might be able to catch them off guard."
He said this while drinking, and his words made almost everyone present's eyes light up. Did the deputy factory director have a hidden move?
No one would question such an old technician at this moment, especially since everyone had been drinking.
No one thought this was a trap to lure them out, as it was common knowledge that this old technician was a confidant of the deputy factory director.
If ordinary people couldn't get wind of the deputy factory director's movements, he certainly could.
Now, even they felt that the deputy factory director was being treated unfairly, which truly meant that the matter had reached a point where the deputy factory director had to deliver results.
Perhaps Yu Zhou hadn't shown any displeasure towards the deputy factory director before, but those clearly commanding tones had occurred frequently.
"What exactly is the deputy factory director going to do? Mr. Yu is furious now."
Even Zhang Feng, at this moment, didn't notice anything amiss and immediately began to inquire.
However, as his face turned red, a subtle flicker of an expression flashed across it, which few people noticed.
"The only way now is to develop new products and completely overshadow the old ones, isn't it?"
"And this new product must be more unique and recognizable than the old one. Otherwise, even if our factory doesn't collapse, it'll be close to it."
The old technician said with a look of melancholy. These words might seem like pearls of wisdom to many.
After all, the previous products had been imitated, and even the taste was the same. Under such circumstances, for the factory to continue developing, it either had to eliminate products with similar tastes or develop new ones.
Eliminating products with similar tastes seemed much simpler. But who was responsible for this matter, everyone knew. In such a situation, would it really be effective?
Therefore, developing new products became the only possibility.
Naturally, these people began to believe him wholeheartedly.
"Then why haven't we heard any news? Is this matter not going to be announced?"
Well, some employees began to exclaim in surprise.
Clearly, they hadn't heard any news, which meant it was being kept confidential.
In such a situation, many people realized that this topic could not be discussed further.
However, at this moment, everyone had been drinking, and some were groggy.
It was natural for them to disregard caution and continue asking questions.
"Let me tell you, you absolutely must not say a word."
"Only a few people are involved in the new product development this time, and it's strictly confidential."
"Before, it was precisely because of the formula leak that imitation occurred. This time, the deputy factory director doesn't plan to conduct research in such a public manner."
Upon hearing this, Liu Feng's eyes indeed lit up.
Even though he knew he shouldn't think about it, he couldn't help but wonder if he could become rich instantly if he got his hands on this formula this time.
According to the old technician's account, there was not a single flaw. If it were him, he would do the same.
However, even so, Liu Feng was extremely cautious at this moment.
He knew that money was a good thing, but he needed to be alive to spend the money he earned!
He didn't want to be caught because of this matter.