Chapter 645

The next morning, as soon as work began, Li Ye didn't wait for Wu Qingyi to ask; he slapped a report he had stayed up late to write onto his desk.

"Wu Kezhang, this is my investigative opinion regarding the Fangshan Auto Parts Factory. I hope the unit's leadership will consider it carefully so as not to delay the launch and production of the new vehicle model."

"Oh? An investigative opinion? That's quite formal!"

Wu Qingyi glanced at Li Ye, picked up the report, and began to read.

After just a few minutes, his chin and the corners of his mouth began to twitch uncontrollably, making it look like he wanted to laugh but didn't dare, holding it in so hard it was clearly agonizing.

"Very good, not bad. Students from Jing University really have a high level of competence. I'll submit this report right away; the leadership must give it serious attention."

Wu Qingyi read the report twice in succession, stood up, and walked out, his footsteps so brisk it was as if he feared Li Ye might regret it the next moment and take the report back.

Seeing Wu Qingyi's behavior, Master Lao Ding felt a bit suspicious.

He gave Li Ye a look, and the master and apprentice walked out of the office to find a quiet corner.

"Li Ye, what did you write in that report? Why is Wu Qingyi so happy?"

"It's nothing much," Li Ye said with a smile. "I believe the Fangshan Auto Parts Factory can no longer meet our unit's requirements, so I suggested stopping procurement and switching to a more suitable headlight supplier."

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Lao Ding stared blankly at Li Ye, pursing his lips, wanting to say something but unable to open his mouth.

Li Ye couldn't help but ask with a smile, "What's wrong, Master? Do you feel I didn't handle this properly?"

"~"

Lao Ding sighed and then said, "This is my fault. I thought I'd just have you go over for a look to understand their production capabilities, but I didn't expect..."

At this moment, Lao Ding wished he could slap his own thigh. He truly hadn't expected Li Ye to be so "reckless," writing such a report after just one day of touring the auto parts factory.

One must know that words spoken in the unit can be retracted, but things put down on paper cannot be taken back.

Does Li Ye even know the bottom line of the Fangshan side? If he knows, that's fine; it would be a head-on collision to see whose "immortals" are more capable.

But if Li Ye doesn't know, and he himself didn't explain it in advance, will Li Ye blame him in the end?

It's true that Li Ye calls him Master, but in reality, the relationship between the two is reversed!

"Master, are you worried about the appraisal and launch of our factory's new product?"

"Hmm?"

Lao Ding was stunned, then felt a surge of joy in his heart and nodded silently.

Since Li Ye has brought it to this point, it means he is prepared to go all out!

Sure enough, Li Ye then said, "Master, you don't need to worry about that problem. And even if a problem really does arise, isn't there someone taller to hold it up?"

", then I can rest easy."

Lao Ding finally set his heart at ease.

【This apprentice, I really picked up a huge bargain!】

Listening to Li Ye's tone, one could tell that this apprentice of his has a profound understanding of "connections"—using them when they should be used, and absolutely not using them when they shouldn't.

Those who call for help over every little thing are not the type of well-connected people who can achieve greatness.

And those who clearly have connections but stubbornly carry the burden alone when things are dire are just blockheads, stupid to the core.

"Li Ye! Next, I estimate your report will be approved very soon, because the Guangyao Lamp Factory in the south has been talking with Wu Kezhang for a long time.

But because we have always had two headlight suppliers, if he wants to sign a procurement contract with Guangyao, he has to cut one of the original two. It's just that Old Wu wants the benefits but doesn't want to invite trouble, so..."

Lao Ding quickly analyzed the situation for Li Ye, also letting Li Ye know Wu Qingyi's intentions.

Currently, there is a new supplier coming to "lobby," but the Fangshan side isn't easy to provoke, so it has been dragged out until now.

Originally, Lao Ding kept reminding Li Ye not to do anything so as not to make mistakes, thinking that in the end, Wu Qingyi would still have to solve this hot potato.

But he didn't expect Li Ye to handle things so efficiently, helping Wu Qingyi at just the right time.

Li Ye thought for a moment and asked, "Master, can the products from the Guangyao Lamp Factory meet our factory's technical requirements?"

"Barely," Lao Ding explained. "Our factory's technical section wants better headlights, but current conditions in the interior are limited. The products from Guangyao are already the best of the bunch.

If you feel Old Wu is being underhanded, then we can also use his own methods against him."

"That's not necessary," Li Ye shook his head and said. "Since Guangyao's products are suitable, let's not create extra complications that might affect the finalization and launch of the new vehicle model."

"Fine, then let's wait and see."

Lao Ding agreed with Li Ye, and his assessment of Li Ye rose another level in his heart.

【This is a child who does practical work, not a schemer who plays with power.】

Lao Ding has spent his whole life in the unit and has seen too many bastards who "oppose just for the sake of opposing." As long as it's a plan proposed by an opponent, even if it's good and correct, they must severely oppose it.

In any case, they cannot let things get done, and they cannot let achievements be made.

And a young person like Li Ye, who has a background, has courage, and judges matters on their merits rather than by the person, is the most suitable cadre to take charge!

Things went exactly as Lao Ding expected. Li Ye's report received praise from many factory leaders, and although there were quite a few who opposed it, it was approved the very next day.

According to the leadership's approval, Wu Qingyi naturally signed a procurement contract with the Guangyao Lamp Factory and notified the Fangshan Auto Parts Factory that they would no longer purchase the new type of headlights they had developed.

However, to maintain the relationship of many years, Wu Qingyi was still willing to continue purchasing the round headlights for the Jingcheng 130, though the share was much smaller than before; after all, Guangyao also complained about "not getting enough to eat."

Unfortunately, Wu Qingyi's "care" did not earn the gratitude of the Fangshan Auto Parts Factory; instead, it earned hatred.

The day after signing the procurement contract with Guangyao, Factory Manager Liang brought a large group of people to the door.

The office "gossip" Yue Yue Yue Lingshan rushed into the office in a flurry and started shouting at Li Ye: "Li Ye, Li Ye, it's a big disaster! Factory Manager Liang from Fangshan went to the factory office and reported you."

"Reported me? Reported me for what?"

Li Ye didn't even lift his head, continuing to study the supplier list of the Light Auto Company.

Since he had decided to enter the automotive industry chain, he had to know himself and the enemy. Otherwise, if they ended up purchasing parts from their own factory that weren't as good as what others produced, wouldn't that be abusing power for personal gain?

"Oh my, you're still here acting all nonchalant and not knowing the gravity of the situation! The factory leaders are calling for you!"

Yue Yue Yue Lingshan reached out, closed the documents on Li Ye's desk, and dragged him toward the factory office.

"What's the rush? Walk slowly."

Li Ye gently shook off Yue Yue Yue Lingshan's hand and walked slowly toward the factory office as if he were taking a stroll.

After arriving at the factory office, Li Ye was somewhat surprised because not only were the people from Factory Manager Liang's side present, but Deputy Manager Ma Zhaoxian had also arrived.

【Is such a big formation necessary?】

Li Ye was a bit puzzled. Ma Zhaoxian was Wen Qingsheng's man and served as a deputy manager at the Light Auto Company. He was already one person below everyone else; logically, unless it was a very big matter, he wouldn't need to show his face.

So what were Factory Manager Liang and the others reporting him for?

Li Ye walked into the office, bowed slightly to the several factory leaders, and then found a chair and sat down.

He didn't have the habit of standing while listening to people lecture him.

Director Lu of the factory office looked at Ma Zhaoxian, and the latter nodded.

Ma Zhaoxian smiled at Li Ye and said, "Li Ye! There's no big matter today; it's just that Factory Manager Liang said there were many misunderstandings when he saw you last time, which led to your report being exaggerated..."

Li Ye looked at Factory Manager Liang and said indifferently, "Whether my report was exaggerated or not should be judged based on the product.

Factory Manager Liang, can you now supply the new type of headlights we need in large quantities? I'm talking about qualified new headlights, not those second-rate goods!"

Factory Manager Liang pulled a long face and said, "Comrade Li, I don't know where I offended you. Our headlights are clearly all qualified, yet you insist on calling them second-rate goods. Could it be that you think the gifts we sent were too light? If that's the case, you name a number, and even if we have to smash our pots and sell iron, we'll scrape it together for you."

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Li Ye stared fixedly at Factory Manager Liang for several seconds before shifting his gaze to the driver, Xiao Zheng.

Finally, Li Ye couldn't help but curse in a low voice, "I'm really fucking pissed off."

Factory Manager Liang was stunned for a moment and then stood up abruptly: "What did you say?"

Although Li Ye used a curse word from a later era, anyone could understand the "pissed off" part.

Wu Kezhang hurriedly tried to mediate: "Hey, hey, hey, Factory Manager Liang, please calm down. Let's talk things over properly... Little Li, be a bit more civilized. If the deal doesn't go through, the friendship remains. We've had an old relationship for many years..."

Listening to Wu Qingyi's empty, formulaic words, Li Ye revealed a mocking smile.

【This set of yours is what my former boss used to play. Taking orders to negotiate conditions with suppliers, if the service is good, give a little more share; if the girl is too low-class, give a little less share... Fuck.】

Although the Light Auto Company no longer purchased the new headlights from the Fangshan Auto Parts Factory, they still purchased the old-fashioned round headlights, but Wu Qingyi had the final say on this procurement share.

So... is this the second trap?

Li Ye looked at the furious Factory Manager Liang and asked coldly, "You say I accepted your gifts? What gifts did I accept?"

Factory Manager Liang took two deep breaths and hummed, "Are you sure you want to talk about this kind of thing in front of everyone?"

Li Ye nodded and said, "Yes, it must be made clear."

Factory Manager Liang pointed at the driver, Xiao Zheng: "Xiao Zheng, you come and confront Comrade Li."

The driver, Xiao Zheng, twisted his mouth and said clearly, "That day, after Comrade Li finished visiting our factory, I was responsible for sending him to the station to catch his ride.

While in the car, Comrade Li suggested... asking for a kickback. I happened to have a reimbursement amount in my hand, so I just handed it to him. I didn't expect that I would actually mess things up. If I had known, I would have either not given the money or given more..."

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Everyone around looked at Li Ye, their expressions all strange.

Although today's events were permeated with a sense of weirdness, what that Xiao Zheng said sounded plausible, and it wasn't easy to refute.

When yellow mud gets on your crotch, how do you explain it?

Li Ye smiled and asked indifferently, "Then how much money did you give me at that time?"

Xiao Zheng licked his lips and said sheepishly, "Two hundred and eighty yuan. That was all I had on me at the time."

"Two hundred and eighty?"

Li Ye suddenly raised his voice and shouted, "You're using two hundred and eighty yuan to bribe me? Who are you insulting!"