Chapter 84: Cultivating Him to Stand on His Own

Ning Weidong held the receiver and waited for a moment; finally, someone picked up: "Hello, who are you looking for?"

Ning Weidong said: "Auntie Zhang, could you please call out for Ning Wei from Courtyard 23?"

That was a public telephone at the grocery store at the entrance of the alley; whenever there was something to do, one could only wait for the auntie to go and call someone.

"It's little Wei from the old Ning Family~" Auntie Zhang muttered, heading out to call him.

After waiting for about two minutes, Ning Wei's voice finally came through: "Third Brother, what's the situation?"

Generally speaking, Ning Weidong would not call him easily.

Ning Weidong said: "Xiao Wei, put aside what you're doing and come to the factory to find me immediately..."

Because the operator might hear, Ning Weidong did not say much on the phone.

Hanging up the phone, Ning Weidong fished a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, and took a deep drag.

The stimulation of the tobacco made his mind clearer.

Although his experience judged that a person like Deputy Factory Director Liu was just a bedbug in a gutter, he would be nothing once brought out into the light.

This was also why he could only rank behind Li Weibing and Wang Guoqiang in the factory; his courage and methods were far inferior.

But for anything, one shouldn't fear the ten thousand, but rather the one-in-a-million chance; in this regard, one must have a surplus of preparation.

More than half an hour later, the phone on the desk rang.

Wen Aiying had already returned; her desk was opposite Chen's, and she reached out to answer the phone, looking at Ning Weidong: "Little Ning, someone is looking for you at the South Gate, saying he is your younger brother, named Ning Wei."

Ning Weidong stood up and said: "That's my cousin, I'll go out and see."

Coming out of the Office Building, Ning Weidong arrived at the South Gate.

Ning Wei had reported Ning Weidong's name, so naturally, he couldn't be left freezing outside; when Ning Weidong arrived, he was sitting in the guard room.

Someone had even handed him a cigarette, and he was chatting and laughing with a few people in the guard room.

Ning Weidong lifted the door curtain and went in; Ning Wei immediately stood up and called out "Third Brother."

Ning Weidong said with a smile: "Xiao Wei, why did you run over here?"

Ning Wei had a troubled expression on his face, his acting skills on point, appearing as if he had something to say but hesitated.

The few people in the guard room assumed that Ning Wei had caused trouble and had come to find his cousin for help.

Ning Weidong exchanged brief pleasantries with the few of them and brought Ning Wei out.

Once outside, with no one around, Ning Wei said: "Third Brother, what happened?"

Ning Weidong fished a photo out of his pocket; it was one he had just pulled off the bulletin board on the first floor of the Factory Office as he came downstairs.

"This person's surname is Liu, he is our Deputy Factory Director..."

Ning Weidong rattled off the situation regarding Deputy Factory Director Liu, and finally said solemnly: "Xiao Wei, starting from today, you are to keep a close watch on this person for me."

Ning Wei was startled; a Deputy Factory Director of the Red Star Factory was a proper high-ranking Cadre.

But surprise was surprise; he did not hesitate at all regarding the task Ning Weidong had given him.

After Ning Weidong finished speaking, he pondered slightly and said: "Third Brother, watching this person is no problem, but... I'm afraid I can't do it alone."

Ning Weidong had already thought of this, patted him on the shoulder and said: "Don't worry, that Wang Xuewen and Zhao Chunming from last time were both good, and if there are other people you trust, you can call them over too."

As he spoke, Ning Weidong fished a roll of Big Unity notes from his pocket.

This was what he had taken from his office drawer just as he came out.

Ever since he came to the Office Building and had his own dedicated desk, Ning Weidong had kept five hundred yuan in cash in his locked drawer.

It had come in handy today after all.

Since you want the horse to run, you have to provide enough fodder; how could there be any enthusiasm if it were always voluntary labor?

Moreover, Ning Weidong had three Big Yellow Fish as a foundation, so he didn't feel the pinch throwing out a few hundred yuan. After he transmigrated, apart from an unknown reason, his physical fitness had greatly improved, and his vision, hearing, and senses were somewhat beyond ordinary people, but he didn't have any particularly outrageous golden finger.

This made his 'money power' appear especially important.

Ning Wei didn't act coy this time; he took the money and said solemnly: "Third Brother, don't worry, I'll go make arrangements now."

Ning Weidong nodded; after several contacts, he liked this cousin of his own clan even more.

Although he was not old, he was sharp and steady in his actions.

This kind of talent was absolutely rare and hard to find, not to mention that he was a brother from his own family whose roots he knew well.

Ning Weidong wanted to use large amounts of money to smash down, not only to bind Ning Wei to his side but also to cultivate him so he could stand on his own.

After giving clear instructions, he sent Ning Wei away.

Ning Weidong returned to the Office Building.

As soon as he entered, he saw two people standing in front of the bulletin board, right where the factory directors' photos had originally been posted.

Just now, in order to give Ning Wei a photo of Deputy Factory Director Liu, Ning Weidong had conveniently harvested the photos of all the factory directors on the bulletin board.

Otherwise, it would have been too abrupt if only Deputy Factory Director Liu's was missing.

"Oh, Weidong!" The two people heard footsteps and glanced over; one of them was exactly Wang Zipeng.

"Brother Wang~" Ning Weidong smiled and greeted him: "What are you busy with here?"

Wang Zipeng said gloomily: "Don't know which grandson had itchy hands and tore away the leaders' photos." As he spoke, he slapped his head: "Right, let me introduce you, this is Director Gao from our Logistics Department." He then said to the woman beside him: "This is Ning Weidong, from the same courtyard as me."

Just now, when Ning Weidong walked over, he had only seen a back view, but now seeing her face, he thought to himself that it was indeed her.

"Hello Little Ning, I am Gao Yanmei." The woman nodded with a smile.

"Hello Director Gao." Ning Weidong knew that this woman was not simple.

Ning Weidong was not like the original body, living in a daze in the factory.

In these few days, he had already figured out the general situation in the factory.

For example, Gao Yanmei of the Logistics Department was actually Li Weibing's daughter-in-law, the wife of Li Ge, who was Li Peihang's cousin.

This woman was twenty-seven this year; being able to become the factory director's daughter-in-law, her appearance was naturally outstanding, belonging to that dignified, grand, and serene type.

Her usual work attire was also simple and appropriate.

Corresponding to her is another famous beauty in the Logistics Department, named Jiang Liya.

She is already thirty-five, yet she closely follows the latest trends, with high heels, wavy hair, and bright red lips.

People behind her back all say she is not decent; her daughter is already in high school, yet she is still like a temptress.

But having said that, you can question Jiang Liya's character, but you cannot deny that she is beautiful and stylish.

This Jiang Liya is also not simple; she is a trusted aide that Wang Guoqiang brought over when he was parachuted in from the Ministry three years ago.

There are even rumors in the dark that the relationship between Jiang Liya and Wang Guoqiang is not exactly proper.

Gao Yanmei said, "What Director Gao, call me Sister Gao. I heard from Li Peihang that you are no outsider."

Ning Weidong scratched the back of his head and chuckled, "Sister Gao~"

Gao Yanmei responded with an "Ay," looked up slightly at Ning Weidong, and sighed, "You and Ning Weiguo really are brothers, both grown to be such tall, big fellows. The other day, my husband was saying that it's been a while since he's seen your brother and Yuzhen. Let's pick a time one of these days for everyone to get together, and you come along then too."

"That would be great." Ning Weidong chatted and laughed with Gao Yanmei.

Beside them, Wang Zipeng felt quite sour inside.

He had been in the Logistics Department for seven or eight years and had rarely seen Gao Yanmei be this enthusiastic toward anyone, so he became even more determined to build a connection with Ning Weidong.

(End of this chapter)