Chapter 390: Unpredictable Winds and Clouds

Wan Ping'an looked at the scene before him and spoke.

Zhou Tao gave a chuckle and said, "That's for sure. Although this rolling mill looks bright and shiny on the surface, it has done plenty of dirty deeds behind the scenes!"

"Oh? There’s actually such a thing?" Wan Ping'an was extremely astonished.

"Brother Ping'an, this Steel Rolling Mill isn't just an ordinary enterprise; it involves too many things. You could even say it’s the most profitable place in the entire Four-Nine City. Therefore, bad things happen repeatedly and cannot be stopped," Sun Hao said.

"Then what do you plan to do?"

"What can we do? After all, we are just ordinary citizens; we can't fight them."

"That doesn't seem right, does it?" Wan Ping'an said.

"There's no other way. We are all poor people; we can't afford to provoke these big shots," Sun Hao said.

He Yuzhu patted Wan Ping'an on the shoulder and said, "Brother Ping'an, you are different."

"How am I different from those other big bosses?" Wan Ping'an asked, puzzled.

"Because you are formidable, Brother Ping'an. You even dared to discipline someone like Yi Zhonghai. If he dared to touch a single hair on your head, even his wife wouldn't be able to protect him."

He Yuzhu chuckled.

Wan Ping'an rolled his eyes at He Yuzhu and said, "You talk too much. Alright, I can't be bothered with you."

"Brother Ping'an, what I said came from the bottom of my heart. If I had your courage, I would also dare to beat that bastard Yi Zhonghai!" He Yuzhu said with conviction.

"Get lost!"

"Brother Ping'an, by scolding me like that, are you not treating me as a brother?"

"Pah! With your intelligence, are you even worthy of being my brother?" Wan Ping'an said with disdain.

Sun Hao looked at Wan Ping'an and He Yuzhu, shook his head, and said, "Hey, that's enough from you two. If you keep arguing like this, be careful of getting caught by the patrol guards."

"The patrol team?" Wan Ping'an asked.

"That's right, they are on duty," Zhou Tao said.

"Let's go, let's find a quiet place to chat," He Yuzhu said.

"Alright."

And so, the four of them came to a bamboo grove not far from the Steel Rolling Mill.

Inside the bamboo grove, the four sat on stone stools.

Zhou Tao picked up the teapot on the table, filled the cups for Wan Ping'an, Sun Hao, and He Yuzhu, and said with a smile, "I say, you two are really something. Arguing last night was one thing—at worst, I'll treat you to a meal this afternoon. But there was no need to argue as soon as you woke up this morning. After all, you're both classmates."

Sun Hao smiled and said, "Fine, it was all for the sake of a brother anyway, so arguing doesn't matter. But don't drag me into your arguments next time; I still want to live a few more years."

"Brother Sun Hao, don't worry, I promise it won't happen again this time!"

Wan Ping'an also said, "Alright, we'll still be brothers in the future."

"That's settled then. Come, cheers!"

Zhou Tao raised the cup in his hand.

Next, the four of them clinked their cups and drank it all in one gulp.

After finishing the drink, Zhou Tao said, "By the way, Ping'an, you're leaving in a while, right? Are you still going to the Steel Rolling Mill?"

"Hmm, you two just wait for me outside later. I'll go check the situation first," Wan Ping'an said indifferently.

"Brother Ping'an, how about I accompany you inside?" Sun Hao suggested.

Wan Ping'an shook his head and said, "No need for that, I can do it alone."

Zhou Tao nodded and then said, "Alright then."

"By the way, Brother Ping'an, if there's anything you need help with, remember to call me. I will definitely support you with all my might."

"Hmm," Wan Ping'an replied softly. ===== CHAPTER 819 =====

Inside the Steel Rolling Mill, in the general manager's office on a certain floor.

At this moment, Deputy Factory Manager Li stood by the window, gazing at the scenery outside.

Suddenly, Deputy Factory Manager Li heard a knocking sound at the office door.

"Come in!" Deputy Factory Manager Li said in a deep voice.

Immediately after, a girl around twenty years old pushed the door open and walked in.

This girl had a slender figure, flawless white skin, and long hair draped over her shoulders. A faint smile hung on her melon-shaped face, making her look very charming. She wore a red, low-cut dress that made her towering bosom look even rounder and more alluring, and her long, well-proportioned jade-like legs were exposed to the air. She wore a pair of black high heels, stepping on the carpet without a sound.

Her name was Li Fei, and she was Deputy Factory Manager Li's secretary.

Li Fei walked to Deputy Factory Manager Li's side and said softly, "Chairman, it's already seven-thirty; it's time for you to eat."

"I know," Deputy Factory Manager Li replied indifferently.

"By the way, Chairman, are you free tonight?" Li Fei suddenly raised her head, stared at Deputy Factory Manager Li for a moment, and then asked.

"There's an important banquet tonight; I'm afraid I can't attend. Let's do it another day!" Deputy Factory Manager Li frowned and said.

"Oh," Li Fei replied with a dim expression.

"What's wrong? Are there any difficulties?" Deputy Factory Manager Li turned around to look at Li Fei and asked.

"No... nothing," Li Fei bit her lip and said, "Chairman, I think the research on the new type of agricultural vehicle you proposed earlier is very successful. Moreover, this agricultural vehicle has already obtained provincial-level technical acceptance qualifications and can be submitted for national agricultural vehicle manufacturing standards."

"Is that so?"

Upon hearing this, Deputy Factory Manager Li immediately became interested and said, "Since you think it's very successful, then contact the person in charge of the production line immediately and have them produce it as soon as possible."

"Hmm," Li Fei nodded and said, "Chairman, there is one more thing I would like to ask for your help with. I wonder if it's possible?"

"Oh? What is it?" Deputy Factory Manager Li asked with interest.

"I would like you to get me a bank card with a sum of money deposited in it; I want to buy a car for commuting," Li Fei said shyly.

"Haha! Buy a car? That's simple," Deputy Factory Manager Li laughed.

"Thank you, Chairman."

"Alright, go back to your work."

"Hmm, okay." Li Fei walked out of the office and sighed softly.

·· Begging for flowers ·

She originally didn't want to trouble Deputy Factory Manager Li, but she was in urgent need of a house and needed to settle down in Four-Nine City.

During these days, Li Fei had also realized that her father's factory was going from bad to worse. If they continued to delay wages like this, the employees would all resign, and her own family wouldn't even have enough to eat. ===== CHAPTER 820 =====