Wang Yu’s impassioned words immediately drew continuous cheers from the surrounding onlookers, employees of the auto factory, with some even enthusiastically applauding.
There was likely nothing more fortunate than having a leader who could shoulder responsibilities and protect their own. If there was… it would be coupled with a leader who loved to give out bonuses at the slightest provocation!
“You…” Lu Fangquan opened his mouth, wanting to say something more, but was stopped by Fang Zhongtian and Wang Jin, who stepped forward, one on each side, and placed their hands on his shoulders.
“Stop the nonsense and agree to it.” Fang Zhongtian’s expression was grim. He had figured out that Wang Yu wanted to use this opportunity to consolidate his support by leveraging their situation, thus establishing an image and authority among his subordinates.
Therefore, no matter what, Wang Yu would not back down. Instead of continuing like this, it was better to concede defeat now!
“That’s right, let’s get past this immediate issue first,” Wang Jin chimed in with advice.
He also wanted the matter to conclude quickly, without any further complications.
Having been involved in so many accidents and having to pay 500,000 yuan in compensation, if not for his past flattery of the general manager and the fact that Jiangyang County was indeed short of personnel, his manager position would likely have been revoked!
“I…” Lu Fangquan looked at the two of them speechlessly, mentally cursing them. Unlike you two scoundrels who are shameless and without any sense of honor, taking disgrace as an achievement!
But he also understood the principle that circumstances dictate action and could only sigh helplessly.
“Fine, I agree! Director Wang, I will publicly apologize to your employees and admit my mistakes!”
Under duress, Lu Fangquan sighed and spoke to Wang Yu.
“Excellent. Then it is settled. Once your compensation is in place and the public apology and admission have been made, all matters between us will be considered settled, and we will be quits.”
After saying this to them, Wang Yu turned and entered the factory, paying no further attention to the group before him.
He now had to prepare for the Dongzhou Industrial Expo and didn’t have time to deal with them.
The employees of the auto factory, however, looked at Wang Yu with admiration.
The young director was truly amazing! He had made them come to him to apologize and even offered over a million yuan in compensation!
Tsk tsk! This money seemed to have fallen from the sky!
“Hmph! A petty person puffed up with success! He just got the Secretary’s favor through flattery, didn’t he?”
Watching Wang Yu’s smug figure gradually walk away, Wang Jin gritted his teeth.
“…” Lu Fangquan looked at Wang Jin speechlessly. You’re talking about him, but aren’t you the one who got promoted through flattery?
“Just bear with it. Who told him he’s currently Secretary Yang’s favorite? After all, no matter how big your business gets, you still have to abide by the administrators’ rules. Moreover, we were in the wrong from the start,” Lu Fangquan sighed helplessly. In his dealings with Wang Yu, he had made one wrong step after another, and it was too late to regret it now.
Fang Zhongtian merely snorted coldly, a hint of ruthlessness in his narrow, triangular eyes. “Let him revel in his glory for now. Once our Young Director Xu returns from abroad, his good days will be over!”
“Hmm? What do you mean?”
Wang Jin and Lu Fangquan were both taken aback. Weren’t they told that their General Metallurgical Plant’s Young Director Xu Guangping’s trip abroad was just an excuse to avoid the limelight?
“Hmph, what do you guys know? Young Director Xu is truly going abroad for business. He’s going to negotiate a contract manufacturing project with the Sanjing conglomerate in Ginseng Country. They are a world-renowned top conglomerate with business interests so broad you can’t even imagine!
Wang Yu’s products are of great interest to them!
As long as the contract manufacturing deal is secured, hmph! Won’t Jiangyang County, and even the entire Guánjiāng Province, be under our control?
At that time, with one of you controlling the downstream supply chain and the other holding the upstream sales channels, won’t it be as easy as pinching a soft bun to deal with Wang Yu however you please?”
Hearing Fang Zhongtian’s explanation, Wang Jin and Lu Fangquan exchanged glances, seeing anticipation, hope, and uneasy excitement in each other’s eyes.
If that was the case, then they would just have to endure this humiliation for now!
…
As Wang Yu walked through the auto factory, Liu Lu, who was the secretary supervisor, hurried over and reported the factory’s recent affairs. The various leaders also spoke, each explaining their work progress.
The previous time Wang Yu had taken drastic measures and removed more than half of the leadership cadres, most of the current personnel were newly promoted from the grassroots. It was inevitable that they would be a bit flustered when taking over their new responsibilities. However, with the help of the older staff, no major chaos had occurred.
Moreover, due to Wang Yu’s “killing the chicken to scare the monkeys” strategy, these newly appointed cadres were all extremely diligent and responsible. Even the original staff seemed re-energized, with no procrastination or dawdling. The overall efficiency of the auto factory had actually improved significantly, rising several levels!
“Mm, good. Production progress cannot fall behind. Existing orders need to be produced and delivered promptly to facilitate capital recovery. Everyone, please remember, capital is a red line. We must maintain absolute liquidity.”
Wang Yu instructed everyone, then looked at Feng Daochun and Liu Lu. “Furthermore, we need to organize our personnel well, assigning them to positions where they can best utilize their strengths and value.
Old Feng, please organize and screen some sales personnel who are capable, loyal, and have good character to expand our reach externally.
Well, we can provide our own people with goods and financial support so they can quickly establish themselves. They shouldn’t always be confined to the small place of Jiangyang County. Liu Lu, please cooperate with Old Feng to coordinate and plan the factory’s personnel and resource matters.”
“Okay!”
“No problem with that.”
Feng Daochun and Liu Lu both responded. Feng Daochun, in particular, had been waiting for this order from Wang Yu for a long time!
Organizing internal sales elites to go out and develop new sales networks, spreading their products across the country like blooming flowers, was a goal Wang Yu had long planned. However, they had been constrained by capital and production capacity, only being able to operate on a small scale within Guánjiāng Province or even just Jiangyang County.
Now, Wang Yu had finally given the command! How could Feng Daochun not be excited?
“Little Director, this is this month’s payroll report. Also, we have taxes to pay this quarter. Here are the tax forms for you to review,” the financial officer, Old Ma, handed a thick stack of payroll slips to Wang Yu.
In those days, both salary payments and tax filings required the director’s signature and approval before they could be issued.
Although Wang Yu had delegated a lot of authority to Old Ma, this old gentleman, who had been diligent for decades, insisted on reporting to Wang Yu every time.
“Alright, Uncle Ma, as long as you think it’s fine. Hmm… In that case, why don’t we also give everyone a bonus of 200 yuan?”
Wang Yu pondered for a moment, then added. After all, the factory had been doing well recently. Although there were many development expenses, the income was even more substantial. Not to mention, they had just received a windfall of over a million yuan today. Why not celebrate?
After all, wouldn’t incentivizing employees motivate them to create even better efficiency and wealth?
“Ah? Bonuses again? What’s the reason this time? We’ve used up all the reasons like performance bonuses and overtime pay,” Old Ma was taken aback, then asked Wang Yu with a wry face.