Chapter 817

"Elder Gu wants to borrow a phone?"

"Yes, there are some things about the project introduction that need to be discussed with the Ministry. It seems quite important."

Hearing Secretary Guo borrow a mobile phone from him without any hesitation, Li Ye was stunned and felt a bit surprised.

He was surprised at how thick-skinned the other party was.

Just a moment ago, he was bad-mouthing him at the stairwell, and now he's coming to borrow a phone?

But before Li Ye could speak, Professor Zhao said as if unconsciously: "What kind of phone call are you making to the Ministry at this time? They should have all gotten off work, right?"

"The Ministry... has people working overtime..."

Secretary Guo was embarrassed. People usually say that if you see through it, don't expose it. How come you, an old man, have no sense of tact?

Elder Gu is Li Ye's superior; giving him a chance to help is looking up to him.

Li Ye smiled and took out his mobile phone: "Everything is for the project. I understand, I understand. Do you know how to use this? Press the number first, then press this dial button..."

Secretary Guo hurriedly memorized the usage process, but Li Ye spoke too fast, and he had to repeat the question: "Deputy Factory Director Li, tell me again..."

Li Ye said enthusiastically: "Don't go through all that trouble. Just tell me the number, and I'll dial it for you, then you can give it to Elder Gu."

Secretary Guo's expression showed a momentary unnaturalness: "I don't know the number! I'll take it over and use it first; if it doesn't work, I'll call you again."

Li Ye's age and experience were fatal flaws, unsolvable for the time being.

But if the sky were to fall one day, Lu Lu Zhizhang would consciously help Li Ye stand up first.

At 9:30, Elder Gu finally arrived.

The nearly sixty-year-old man certainly had a grand presence. He brought a secretary surnamed Zhong and didn't speak much himself, possessing quite an imposing aura that commanded respect without anger.

After the two arrived, they exchanged simple pleasantries, and then Secretary Zhong explained with a smile, "For the sake of our affairs, Elder Gu specifically called friends in Japan this morning to understand the situation, so it delayed some time. Sorry to have kept everyone waiting..."

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Ma Ma Zhaoxian smiled and said, "It's nothing for us to wait a while, as long as it doesn't delay boarding."

Ma Ma Zhaoxian's words sounded like polite talk, but Elder Gu's eyebrows immediately shot up.

According to his thinking, shouldn't Ma Ma Zhaoxian say some nice words like "Elder Gu, you've gone to great trouble"? Why say "It's nothing for us to wait"?

Thus, Elder Gu said in a deep voice, "Little Ma, there are some things I didn't want to say, but now I feel it's necessary to explain to you. This import project has always been controversial; otherwise, Beijing Auto and Motorcycle wouldn't have backed out halfway."

"Since the ministry asked me to help you vet it, I must do my best. I have already asked my friends in Japan; that micro-truck is five-year-old technology, and a new model was released last year."

"Now we are taking five million dollars of precious foreign exchange to buy a mediocre, backward technology. It really isn't worth it..."

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Ma Ma Zhaoxian had been all smiles just a moment ago, but now his face turned as cold as water.

It wasn't because he was unhappy about being called "Little Ma"—although they weren't familiar, the other party was indeed older, so he wouldn't fuss about being called Little Ma.

But everyone hadn't even arrived at the site to see it yet! And you're already saying this inspection project "isn't worth it"? You old geezer, you really are here to stir up trouble.

You have to know that this import project is Ma Ma Zhaoxian's ladder to the sky. You're almost sixty; can you not interfere with other people's opportunities to rise?

Just at this moment, Liu Watching Liu Muhan and another colleague walked over and began to lecture them very impolitely.

"All leaders have arrived! Then we are ready to board. We are taking a Japan Airlines flight this time, so from the moment we board, we have stepped into another country's territory. Therefore, everyone must observe foreign affairs discipline. Here, I emphasize a few points of attention."

"First, please remember the agreed-upon gathering time and location, leaders and comrades. Do not be late or get separated, because we are unfamiliar with the place, and it will be very troublesome if we get separated..."

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"Second, our project import this time has already reached the stage of discussing quotes, so whether it is worth it or not can only be reflected in the price."

Liu Watching Liu Muhan rattled on, which angered Elder Gu, Xiao Jin-gang, and the others quite a bit.

A little girl, actually daring to impose constraints on several old-guard experts older than your father? Have you rebelled?

Especially Xiao Jin-gang; the look he gave Liu Watching Liu Muhan was extremely sharp and hateful.

Because back when they were toppling Guan Liang, Liu Watching Liu Muhan played a huge role, which also affected the fate of many people, including Deputy Director Xiao Jin-gang.

Back then, Xiao Jin-gang cooperated with Guan Liang to try to deal with Li Ye, but ended up being "counter-killed" by Li Ye.

Although Guan Liang's resignation preserved Xiao Jin-gang, leaving him without any overt punishment, his name had left a mark in the hearts of the ministry leaders.

People say, you may have a thousand good points, and the leaders might not remember, but if you have one bad point... the leaders will never forget it until they die.

Originally, Xiao Jin-gang had a very good chance of advancing further in the last two years, but now it was basically impossible. Therefore, he hated Li Ye to death and stood firmly on the side of the Big Factory Director, opposing Li Ye's faction.

So, seeing Liu Watching Liu Muhan "taking a chicken feather as a token of authority," Xiao Jin-gang couldn't help but say, "Section Chief Liu, please pay attention. Elder Gu is the most outstanding expert in our country regarding automobiles."

"In principle, this project import should also be based on Elder Gu's opinion..."

As soon as Xiao Jin-gang finished speaking, the faces of Li Ye and the others sank.

Although they knew the main factory would drag their feet on this project import, Xiao Jin-gang, you take yourself too seriously.

Actually basing it on his opinion? Then what are we going for? You might as well just let him have the final say.

Ma Ma Zhaoxian laughed coldly.

For this project import, the ministry didn't even officially send anyone. You invited a technical authority to be a consultant,

and you really think you're something? You really think my foundation is shallow and I dare not flip the table?

However, before Ma Ma Zhaoxian could sneer and go up, an unexpected person stood out.

Professor Zhao, who had been sitting in the distance, walked over slowly and asked with a hint of sarcasm, "Who is the expert in automobiles? Gu Gu Jianqi?"

Elder Gu suddenly turned his head and stared at Professor Zhao's face for a long time before saying with a gloomy face, "I wouldn't dare call myself an expert, just slightly knowledgeable."

Secretary Zhong saw that the situation was not right and immediately smiled at Liu Watching Liu Muhan, "This Section Chief Liu, it's getting late. Shall we check the details and prepare to board?"

"Yes, yes, yes, everyone check your documents and valuables. We are about to board..."

The crowd was busy for a while, finally relieving Elder Gu of the awkward situation.

Li Ye smiled and leaned over to Professor Zhao, asking in a low voice, "Old Zhao, do you have a grudge?"

Professor Zhao squinted and sneered, "Back in the day, I was a teacher, and he was an administrative staff member. He had a whole set of skills for criticizing people, but as for professional technology... well, he had a smooth official career. Can't compare, can't compare!"

"The plane is about to land, please fasten your seatbelts..."

The stewardess's sweet voice brushed past Li Ye's ears, forcing him to admit that the Japanese were indeed very good at service. Even the selection of stewardesses was very particular; their voices were almost on par with voice actors.

Li Ye opened his eyes and fastened his seatbelt on his own.

Seeing Li Ye wake up, Liu Watching Liu Muhan smiled and asked, "You're awake? You didn't sleep very peacefully, did you? I could tell from your breathing that you weren't in a deep sleep."

Li Ye was very surprised. He thought only he could hear the breathing of the person next to him; he didn't expect Liu Watching Liu Muhan to hear it too.

Liu Watching Liu Muhan smiled and said, "When I was young, I often pestered my father to tell me stories. When he was really impatient, he would pretend to be asleep, so I developed the habit of observing other people's breathing."

【You could have just said I was pretending to sleep like your dad, couldn't you?】

Li Ye had indeed dozed off on the plane for two hours. It wasn't because he was that sleepy, but because as soon as he got on the plane, Liu Watching Liu Muhan sat next to him and talked to him from time to time.

This "Auntie Liu" had very high chatting skills. Unknowingly, she led Li Ye astray, and if he wasn't careful, he would let her probe into Li Ye's secrets.

Moreover, when boarding at the Capital Airport today, the look Xiao Jin-gang gave Liu Watching Liu Muhan was very hateful.