Chapter 2366: Bowing to Reality

"Wu Zong, I've brought the person to you!" Mao Hongfang said with a fawning smile: "This is Feng Ermin, a backbone of the Construction Management Section!"

Upon hearing this, the smile on Wu Xiangqun's face became as brilliant as a chrysanthemum. He walked up quickly, gripped Feng Ermin's hand tightly, and said enthusiastically: "Comrade Ermin is here, quick, please sit, please sit!"

Feng Ermin was a bit overwhelmed by this sudden enthusiasm. He looked at Wu Xiangqun blankly and followed him mechanically to the sofa to sit down.

Wu Xiangqun turned his head, his gaze landing on Mao Hongfang. The face that had been smiling just a moment ago suddenly stiffened, and he said seriously: "What are you still standing there like a fool for? Why don't you hurry up and pour a cup of tea for Comrade Ermin?"

"Ah? Ah!" Mao Hongfang reacted and said with a smile: "Yes, yes! I'll pour it right away, I'll pour it right away!"

Saying this, the guy bent over to pick up the water cup on the coffee table, then walked quickly to the bookshelf, picked up a box of tea leaves, grabbed a pinch, and put it into the water cup.

Feng Ermin widened his eyes, looking at the excessively enthusiastic Wu Xiangqun in disbelief, then at Mao Hongfang who was busy pouring tea for him. His body couldn't help but tremble, and he shivered violently.

I'm just a small employee in the management section. Usually, the section chief doesn't even give me a good look, but today the boss is so enthusiastic toward me, the smile on his face hasn't disappeared, and he even let Mao Hongfang, a department manager, pour tea for him. How the hell is this normal?

At this moment, Feng Ermin felt that all the pores on his body had opened, his hair stood on end, and a chill ran up his spine to the top of his head. Did Wu Xiangqun and Mao Hongfang do something shameful and get possessed by ghosts? Now their behavior isn't out of their own intent?

Feng Ermin was letting his imagination run wild when Mao Hongfang had already placed the water cup on the coffee table and said with a smile: "Comrade Feng Ermin, please have some tea!"

With a gulp, Feng Ermin's throat rolled. Pouring tea for me is one thing, but he actually said 'please'. This is too scary.

"Heh—hehe—" Feng Ermin bared his teeth, revealing a slightly stiff smile. He tried hard to control his expression, trying to make his smile look as natural as possible: "Wu Zong, Manager Mao, don't be so polite. If you have something to say, just say it!"

Wu Xiangqun glanced at Mao Hongfang, and Mao Hongfang immediately understood. He cleared his throat and said: "That, Comrade Feng Ermin, just now in the toilet, I accidentally heard you and your colleagues chatting, and it seemed you mentioned that you are Zhou Andong's childhood friend. Is this true?"

Feng Ermin's heart tightened suddenly. Last night, when he and his colleagues were drinking at a food stall, they did mention this. The young man in the yellow T-shirt didn't quite believe it, and he didn't expect to mention this matter again when they were peeing in the toilet just now.

They thought there was no one in the toilet, but they didn't expect to be overheard by Mao Hongfang. This guy must have been in the squatting pit, and they didn't notice. But why are they asking about this? Do they want to use me to deal with Zhou Andong? But looking at the smiles and attitudes of these two guys, it doesn't look like it.

Feng Ermin was just an ordinary employee after all. He knew that the disputes between Jingqi, the Group, and Yuxi Real Estate were too big, because the higher-ups couldn't suppress them even if they wanted to.

However, he didn't know about the current predicament of the Group. Because the projects in the Group's hands were still being done, and all kinds of engineering hadn't stopped, they, the employees below, were very busy every day, so how would they know that the current situation of the Group was very pessimistic.

Feng Ermin didn't know what these two guys wanted to do, so he answered very cautiously: "My hometown is indeed Jiangzhou, and like Zhou Andong, I was born in Tanghezi Village."

"However, when I was in my teens, my father and eldest brother unfortunately died in an accident, so I had to follow my mother and sister to the capital to rely on my uncle. Since then, I have never returned to my hometown."

"Moreover, Zhou Andong and I rarely played together when we were young, and the relationship between us actually wasn't that close, so it can't be considered childhood friends."

The smile on Wu Xiangqun's face became more and more brilliant, laughing out wrinkles. He raised his hand and slapped his thigh hard, making a crisp "slap" sound. This sudden action startled Feng Ermin.

"How can this not be considered childhood friends?"

Wu Xiangqun was very satisfied with Feng Ermin's answer. No matter if you are childhood friends or not, no matter how long you haven't been in contact, as long as he is brought over, Zhou Andong's mood shouldn't be too bad.

"Comrade Ermin, do you know about Comrade Zhou Andong serving as the factory director of the Woolen Mill?"

Feng Ermin was stunned, then shook his head and said: "I don't know!"

"It doesn't matter if you don't know!" Wu Xiangqun immediately said with a smile: "It's like this, the Woolen Mill's primary school, junior high school, and secondary vocational school are going to build teaching buildings and staff dormitories, and our group very much hopes to take down this project."

"However, you know, we had a bit of unpleasantness with Yuxi Real Estate before. Although that was all stupid things done by that idiot Dong Yujun, in Zhou Andong's eyes, this is the behavior of our Daguang Group."

"So, I was thinking, you can go with us to see Zhou Andong. Don't worry, you don't have to do anything, just go. At that time, you just reminisce with Zhou Andong, chat about family matters, and pull the relationship closer. No matter if we can take down this project in the end or not, I will record a great merit for you!"

Feng Ermin finally knew what they wanted him to do. He really wanted to refuse, but could he really refuse?

Looking at it, the boss was discussing with him, but if he really dared to refuse, he would have endless small shoes to wear in the future.

Promotion and salary increase were out of the question. Being able to guarantee the current salary and bonus was already considered awesome.

Wu Xiangqun wasn't their section chief, nor was he a department manager, but the group boss. If he sneezed, the group would have to have a storm.

"Good!" Feng Ermin had to bow to reality, stood up and said: "I'll go back first. When you go to see Zhou Andong, you send someone to call me."

"Not bad!" Wu Xiangqun laughed loudly, personally sent Feng Ermin out of the office, and then said to Mao Hongfang: "You go to the Business Department to notify Sun Bowen, and let him choose two people to go to the Woolen Mill."

Mao Hongfang asked: "When to go?"

Wu Xiangqun looked at the time: "One o'clock in the afternoon!"

"Okay!" Mao Hongfang left quickly.

Wu Xiangqun turned back, grabbed the phone on the desk, and dialed Huang Yimin's office phone, but it had been busy.

After about three minutes, Wu Xiangqun picked up the phone again and dialed over. This time the other side answered very quickly.

"This is the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, I am Huang Yimin!"

"Director, I am Little Wu from Daguang!" Wu Xiangqun, who was originally sitting, straightened his back very naturally: "Do you have a very good relationship with Zhou Andong?"

Huang Yimin snorted indifferently: "If you have something to say, just say it, don't beat around the bush with me."

Wu Xiangqun didn't dare to dawdle, and hurriedly said: "It's like this, Director, I heard that the Woolen Mill's primary school, junior high school, and secondary vocational school are going to build teaching buildings and staff dormitories, and I want to take down this project."

Huang Yimin didn't respond immediately, but was silent for a while, and then slowly said: "They have Yuxi Real Estate, why would they give this project to your Daguang?"

"I also know this matter is quite difficult!" Wu Xiangqun complained: "But look, now because of Dong Yujun's mistakes, the group has fallen into an unprecedented crisis."

"Even if I know the hope is slim, I have to try. After all, opportunities are created by oneself. Sitting in the office and waiting dryly, it definitely won't come."

"And, even if we can't take down this project in the end, if we can take this opportunity to ease the relationship with Zhou Andong, that is also very necessary."

"Sigh!" Huang Yimin sighed. By this time, how could he not know what Wu Xiangqun was looking for him for: "You have to know, Zhou Andong might not give my old face face."

Huang Yimin was very dissatisfied with the management of Daguang Group. Especially Dong Yujun and Wei Hongwen, who made Daguang a mess. Naturally, he didn't look favorably on Wu Xiangqun, who had just been sent down.

But hearing Wu Xiangqun's words at this time, Huang Yimin felt that Wu Xiangqun was a person who could do things and wanted to do things, so the tone of his speech suddenly eased a lot.

Wu Xiangqun's spirits were lifted: "Director, how dare I let you talk to Zhou Andong, as long as you build a bridge, that's enough. I'm just afraid that if I go to the Woolen Mill, I won't even be able to see the person."

"If it's just building a bridge for you, it's not a big problem." Huang Yimin said: "Zhou Andong should be very busy, you wait for my call, and see when he has time."

Wu Xiangqun really wanted to say that it was best to be this afternoon, but he was just thinking about it. If this was said, he would definitely be scolded.

"Thank you, Director!" Wu Xiangqun hurriedly thanked: "Then I'll wait for your call."

Woolen Mill!

Chu Hongjun and Chen Min walked out of the factory department. After the two looked at each other, they let out a long breath at the same time. The huge stone in their hearts finally landed, and their expressions became unprecedentedly relaxed.

Ever since Zhou Andong was rumored to be about to serve as the factory director of the Woolen Mill, their nerves had been tense. Especially after Zhou Andong officially took office, his vigorous and resolute style made them feel a bit suffocated. Now all this had become the past, and they could finally put down the pressure in their hearts and feel the smoothness of breathing to their heart's content.

"Old Chu, it's almost noon, why don't we find a place to drink a little?" Chen Min looked at his watch, then pulled a cigarette from his pocket and handed one to Chu Hongjun.

Chu Hongjun took the cigarette, skillfully took out a lighter to light it, took a deep drag, then raised his head, squinting his eyes at the scorching sun.

"Drinking at noon, it's not very good."

"What's not good about it?" Chen Min said with a smile: "Now we can finally relax, it's not too much to drink a little to celebrate."

Chen Min walked toward the car parked not far away, not forgetting to urge Chu Hongjun: "Don't dawdle, hurry up!"

Zhou Andong stood quietly in front of the office window, his eyes fixed on the parking lot downstairs. He saw Chu Hongjun and Chen Min walking side by side, slowly walking toward a Santana, and then getting in the car and leaving.

Watching the Santana disappear from his sight, a smile appeared on Zhou Andong's face.

Nowadays, the Finance Department, Sales Department, First Branch, and Second Branch were all in his hands, plus Liu Lijuan's clear stance, it could be said without exaggeration that two-thirds of the power of the Woolen Mill was in his hands.

"Just missing Jin Shiguang!" Zhou Andong muttered in his mouth: "As long as Jin Shiguang is in my hands, the general trend of reform will be achieved. At that time, no one will be able to stop the road of reform, not even the Yin family."

"Ding-a-ling..."

A rush of phone ringing suddenly broke the silence of the office, Zhou Andong turned around, walked to the desk, and grabbed the phone receiver.

"Hello, this is the Woolen Mill, I am Zhou Andong!"

A hearty laugh came from the other end of the phone: "Factory Director Zhou, I am Huang Yimin!"

"Leader!" Zhou Andong said jokingly: "It's already past ten o'clock, and it's almost noon. You called me at this time, do you want to invite me to dinner?"

"Hahaha..." Huang Yimin let out another hearty laugh: "You come to the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, and taste how the food in our canteen is."

"You don't say!" Zhou Andong couldn't help but laugh: "I'm really curious, what do you big leaders eat in the canteen on weekdays!"

"Then you come!" Huang Yimin invited sincerely and enthusiastically: "I'll go and let the canteen arrange it for you now, it will definitely satisfy Factory Director Zhou."

"Thank you, Leader!" Zhou Andong said very regretfully: "I have something to do today, I really can't get away. In a few days, I will specifically find a time to report work to you, and then I will take the opportunity to rub a meal from you."

"No problem!" Huang Yimin agreed readily, and didn't talk nonsense, but cut into the main topic: "I heard that your Woolen Mill school is going to build teaching buildings and staff dormitories?"

Zhou Andong's heart moved slightly. A big leader like Huang Yimin had precious time, and he wished he could split every minute into two. He would definitely not call to ask about such a small matter for no reason.

"Indeed, the school buildings and staff dormitories of the Woolen Mill have been in disrepair for a long time and have become dangerous houses. Even if they are repaired, they won't last for a few years, and they need a lot of funds. So I was thinking, instead of such small repairs, it's better to just do it in one step and tear it down and rebuild it directly!"

Huang Yimin said affirmatively: "Your idea is very right. Since the funds invested in repairs cannot bring corresponding returns, it is better to tear them down and rebuild them completely."

Zhou Andong didn't know what Huang Yimin's purpose was, but if you didn't say it, I definitely wouldn't ask: "I think so too, and building teaching buildings and staff dormitories is the key work of our Woolen Mill next..."

Zhou Andong started to introduce the construction of the school and staff dormitories, and even detailed where the land plot was selected.

Huang Yimin smiled bitterly in his heart. Originally he thought that after Zhou Andong asked, he would state his purpose. But now it seems that this little fox clearly saw his plan, started to talk about this and that with him, waiting for him to state his purpose.

Finally, after waiting for Zhou Andong to close his mouth temporarily, Huang Yimin hurriedly said: "Factory Director Zhou, I called you this time because the current general manager of Daguang Group, Wu Xiangqun, wants to meet with you."

"Of course, I'm just building a bridge for him. Whether you see him or not, you decide for yourself. What you talk about is also a matter between enterprises, and I won't interfere."

Zhou Andong's eyes flashed slightly, and the corners of his mouth hooked into an incomprehensible smile, looking a bit treacherous.

"Leader, Daguang Group is an enterprise under the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, and you are the Director of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission. You can't not know about the things that happened between me and Daguang Group. Although the things were all done by Dong Yujun, and it has nothing to do with the current general manager, the anger in my heart has been pressing against my lungs."

Huang Yimin smiled bitterly: "Didn't I say it, if you want to see him, see him, if you don't want to see him, it doesn't matter, the canteen of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission is always open to Factory Director Zhou."

"Sigh!" Zhou Andong sighed, was silent for a while and said: "Leader, if someone else called today, even if the King of Heaven called, I wouldn't give face."

"But you called, I must give face. But I have something to do this afternoon, you let him come to the Woolen Mill at 4:30, and I will wait for him in the office."

No matter if Zhou Andong's words were true or false, Huang Yimin felt an indescribable pleasure after hearing them: "4:30, isn't it almost off work, how about tomorrow?"

"It doesn't matter!" Zhou Andong said with a smile: "Since I gave you face, I will give it enough. What does it matter if I delay a little of my private time!"

Huang Yimin laughed loudly: "Then that's it!"

"Good!" Zhou Andong agreed, put down the phone, and then laughed he-he-he.

If Gu Bing saw this smile of Zhou Andong, he would definitely say, I don't know who is going to be unlucky again. ===== CHAPTER 2367 =====