My Lord, you need to stand up!

Chapter 846 The hardship is the tempering

These kinds of meetings must be extremely tiring, with large meetings followed by smaller ones, and even lunchtime is filled with conversations and exchanges.

It wasn't that Wei Dong couldn't speak or didn't know how to speak; he was afraid of saying the wrong thing or saying something inappropriate.

So when he came out of the meeting in the afternoon, he felt completely exhausted.

I was just wondering whether to call and have the car delivered; he definitely didn't bring his wife and kids to this kind of meeting...

He saw Yu Songhai, dressed in a formal suit, standing across the aisle from him in the conference room, smiling at him.

I hadn't seen him for more than two years. He had become much thinner and darker, but his eyes were even more bright.

Even with several figures standing around him, he couldn't hide the smile on his face as he looked at Wei Dong.

Wei Dong, who was exhausted, stepped forward and gave her a big hug: "I saw you from afar this morning, and I guessed you were very busy too."

Yu Songhai indeed had a faint aroma of butter tea, but the smoky flavor was even stronger: "I've heard your name all the time. I read the newspapers on the plateau, and your name was mentioned in meetings and discussions when you came here."

Wei Dong had already lost his temper from cursing: "Of course, this is the result of that bastard You Qili's actions."

Back then, Yu Songhai was dragged by Dong Xueying to meet Rang Weidong because he was rushing to Shangzhou to interview You Qili, who was imprisoned.

He laughed out loud, somewhat surprised, and grabbed Rang Weidong's shoulder tightly: "Tell me, tell me how he's such a bastard?"

As the two were escorted out, some of the people who had come out of the conference room saw them and suddenly realized, "Oh, you're from the plateau route!"

Yu Songhai, who has an official car, openly mocked non-partisan individuals, saying, "Are you being so careful that you don't even bring anyone with you when you drive?"

Wei Dong was required to go to a special window to retrieve his confiscated sidearm.

He retorted, "Oh, so you think you're so great just because you have a secretary and bodyguards? What can I do? I came with everyone from Shanghai, and they all came in groups without any security personnel. Do you think it would be good for me to bring two martial arts masters along?"

Yu Songhai was surprised when he saw his expression: "Oh? You really have a martial arts master?"

Wei Dong boasted, "You must know the Qingcheng Sect. Back when I went to visit you in that county, they all looked down on Master Hai Deng."

Yu Songhai was actually full of envy: "Your life is like a legendary novel, I'm not so lucky."

Wei Dong looked at him seriously: "Has the most difficult and painful time passed?"

Yu Songhai thought for a moment and said, "I think the most difficult stage was the process of tempering myself into steel. Thank you for your encouragement and help."

She reached out and gave Wei Dong a tight hug.

They had already descended the steps of the Great Hall of the People and were waiting in line with cars from various provinces and families, with many leaders waiting for their respective drivers and vehicles.

It's rare to see two such young brothers being so affectionate and close.

After all, people at this level have quite a presence and are very shrewd.

One must always maintain a proper demeanor.

Unlike these two, who are still laughing and joking like newbies in the workplace.

But most attendees can always recognize one of them among them and will be surprised to find out that you two are in cahoots!

Wei Dong even teased Yu Songhai about the Duke's car: "Don't get this kind of car, many of them are suspected of being smuggled, and you shouldn't be greedy for this kind of enjoyment."

Those accompanying him were glaring at him; how could he speak like that!

Some people quickly pulled away and whispered to each other to prevent interruptions.

Yu Songhai laughed heartily without stopping, not caring what others thought: "I don't care, but what about the others? They can't afford to lose face, right? Come back to the Beijing Liaison Office for dinner. Is there really no one to go with you?"

Wei Dong, looking down on the local specialties, said, "Forget it, how about we go eat hot pot at the Jiangzhou Liaison Office in Beijing?"

Yu Songhai was clearly tempted; he was even drooling. He had previously traveled with Rang Weidong in a large truck in Sichuan and was very familiar with the local delicacies.

But now, having been forged into steel, they are struggling to withstand the pressure: "The impact is bad; there must be quite a few people in Jiangzhou as well."

Wei Dong simply said, "Then come to my place, I have spicy hot pot. Absolutely no one will bother you, and you'll be away from all kinds of attention from various organizations."

Yu Songhai put everything else aside and agreed.

When the driver arrived, there was a huge crowd again. It turned out that Yu Xiaoqiu had received the news that Wei Dong had come to Pingjing. Even though she didn't know exactly how he had arranged for people to be, she had notified everyone to make preparations.

As a result, there were many people from the office building, the employment service center, the factory area, and the industrial park, especially from various universities who came after hearing the news.

When the Duke drove up, he jogged after the car like a street urchin. When he saw Wei Dong, he was so happy that he waved and shouted to those around him as if he had won the lottery.

This immediately caused strange screams to erupt everywhere.

Yu Songhai's eyes widened: "Is this still Beijing? I feel like I'm in one of those primeval forests on the plateau." Wei Dong was also speechless: "College students, all college students are like this... Take off your coat, no one will recognize you."

Sure enough, after the two of them went down, the college student completely ignored the dark-skinned, skinny uncle next to him, and happily reached out to touch and pat Wei Dong, saying, "I've signed up!"

"I've joined a shipping company! I've joined Dongsheng Shipbuilding!"

"Boss, I got a job at a car company, and I'll be going to Shanghai for an internship next month. I'll work hard!"

"Boss, I'm going back to my hometown to start a sales company. I want to revitalize this stagnant business..."

Wei Dong made sure to clap and bump fists with every hand he had: "Okay! Go out and explore first, hone your skills. If things don't work out, come find me again. Shanghai, Shenzhen, Jiangzhou..."

Remembering something, he jumped onto the steps of the gate next to him, standing on higher ground: "I'm here to attend a meeting. Today, an older brother told me to work hard. The hardest part is the process of forging yourself into steel. Don't give up or despair. I will be your support. If you really can't forge yourself anymore, come find me. Don't be a deserter!"

This kind of feeling isn't something that only happens in this lifetime.

Squatting in the security room of the tax compound, I compared myself to the unruly kids from the elementary school next door, watching each new batch of college graduates arrive full of ambition.

You can tell how difficult it must have been for them to get here.

Playing basketball and running around at work with great energy.

Then, gradually, the daily grind wears them down, making them just another face in the crowd.

He's just an old man who hopes young people can seize their prime years and strive for success.

This immediately sparked applause and cheers from all sides.

Even after they started eating spicy hot pot, Yu Songhai was still envious: "Give me some people, if you rally them, I'm sure a lot of people will be willing to listen to you and go support the border plateau."

Unexpectedly, Wei Dong immediately shook his head: "I dare not say that. If they go to the plateau with great enthusiasm because of my call, they may regret this decision when faced with the harsh reality, and that would be a disaster."

However, before Yu Songhai could even feel disappointed, Wei Dong said again, "Once I recruit people and place them in my various companies, I will send people from all walks of life—hotels, trade, automobiles, production—to train and hone their skills. As long as the compensation is sufficient, you won't regret it."

Yu Songhai's raised hand froze for a moment before he smiled deeply and nodded: "Yes, the first time I went to the plateau to support the border region, it took me a long time to adjust my mindset. The second time I went up there, I hesitated for a long time as well."

Rang Weidong's views are different from those of this era: "Hesitation is normal. Hesitation shows that you have flesh and blood. We can't just coax the children with enthusiasm. We need to create good conditions so that they can contribute and shine."

Yu Songhai raised his cup with satisfaction: "It seems you've grown exceptionally well these past two years. Come on, tell me what you've experienced in these past two years..."

Yu Xiaoqiu arrived breathless just as she finished speaking, and had to pause at the door to catch her breath: "I'm in the office. President Qin said... said..."

She didn't have Qin Yuye's alluring charm, but her features were more beautiful, and she also had the heroic spirit of a girl from Beijing. She wore a black business suit, and her white shirt was stretched very elastically.

Yu Songhai immediately adopted the demeanor of an older brother gossiping, pretending to eat his food seriously, but with his other hand he actually asked the driver at the next table for a camera!

It's obvious they want to post this on WeChat Moments.

Wei Dong was satisfied with his secretary's work: "Have you eaten? If not, sit down and talk slowly. If you have, you can rest and go home. Just one thing: any news from Yuezhou?"

Yu Xiaoqiu immediately flipped through her palm-sized notebook: "Yes! As soon as they got their foreign trade license, they held an order fair in Guangzhou. In this month, they finalized an order to import 10,000 Nanli Jinxing brand refrigerators. They've already signed contracts and paid deposits. Then they imported 20,000 tons of white sugar from Citibank, and then purchased jellyfish from coastal areas of my country for processing before selling them to Japan..."

Wei Dong almost dropped the hot pot he was holding.

In just one month, Lao Geng, Lao Cheng, and their fellow diligent fellows had only managed to plant bamboo poles all over the place, while You Qili and his team had already secured these seemingly impossible deals.

Whether it succeeds or not is another matter, but this ability to connect with businesses so mysteriously is truly remarkable.

Yu Songhai recognized the business style immediately: "Is this Old You?"

Wei Dong couldn't help but smile wryly: "You see, this is what it means to be a strong person. They can be imaginative and unconventional, yet they always seem to be teetering on the edge of crisis. They can get things done by following the rules, but all their innovations can only be started by others."

Yu Songhai glanced at him sideways: "Do you think everyone is as clear-headed as you, always weighing the bottom line and red line, and accurately controlling the weight? You Qili originally represented a fierce reform general who charged forward aggressively. Your speech this morning has been compiled and distributed to each group for discussion. The key point is right here."

Wei Dong glanced at his secretary, who was quietly twitching her ears. She didn't want to publicize what meeting he was attending, but she didn't want to just walk away: "Go and find out what company this Venus brand is. I've never heard of this Nanli brand before."

Yu Songhai chuckled, "Every country has many of its own brands, right? Can you honestly say you're familiar with all the brands from the US, Japan, and South Korea?"

Wei Dong was surprised to find that later netizens could be very knowledgeable about all brands.

At least Nanli should only have those few brands.

As it turned out, Yu Xiaoqiu was quite competent, having already prepared, and bent down to hand over her notebook: "Happy Goldstar, I heard it's the largest home appliance brand in Nanli, Lucky Goldstar."

When Wei Dong sat down on the bench, he was almost blinded by the view from his secretary's collar, but he eventually caught sight of the English words on the notebook...

Isn't this LG Electronics?
It instantly illuminates a detail.

(End of this chapter)