Era: Starting with the struggle to refuse being taken advantage of

Chapter 87 Personally seeing him off

Under Wang Fucheng's gaze, Wang Chengpeng continued to explain:
"This is one of the reasons why I want to hide my existence."

"If they knew I played such a crucial role in this, they would definitely come after me."

"I don't have Uncle's strength. If someone really targets me, I might not be able to handle it."

"It doesn't matter if I suffer a little injustice, but it would be a sin if it affected the development of Wangjia Village."

"But Uncle, you don't need to worry too much. Beet sugar making technology may be important, but your determination is just as important."

"If it weren't for your determination, courage, and willingness to take risks to lead everyone in planting sugar beets..."

"Even if we know the sugar-making technology from beets, what good will it do? This might not be possible in other villages either."

“Once our village has set up a sugar factory, if they want to develop further, they will fall behind step by step.”

Wang Chengpeng was telling the truth. At first, he only intended to try it out, but he didn't expect Wang Fucheng to be so bold as to prepare to go all out.

Fortunately, Wang Chengpeng wouldn't cheat him. Otherwise, if he encountered a bad production project, Wang Fucheng might have been cheated and dragged down the entire Wangjia Village.

Indeed, this was the case. Although Wang Chengpeng didn't pay much attention to village affairs in his previous life, he knew that Wang Fucheng would organize the village to establish a small steel plant a few years later.

A steel mill, which requires complex technology, is not a project that can be easily managed.

Due to limited technical capabilities, small scale, and poor management,

Wangjiacun Steel Plant had low production efficiency and high costs. In addition, the steel it produced contained many impurities and did not meet strength standards, so it had no competitiveness in the market and went bankrupt in just two or three years.

Those years were arguably the most difficult time for Wangjia Village, with many people going hungry.

Wang Fucheng was also affected, and his whole family became sinners in Wangjia Village, falling from high-ranking village cadres to being universally reviled.

Wang Chengpeng's seemingly simple suggestion inadvertently changed the fate of Wang Fucheng's family.

Snowflake-shaped white sugar?

Wang Fucheng, unaware that his fate had subtly changed, keenly grasped the key words and asked in astonishment:

"What? Nephew, you mean this syrup isn't the final product? This beet can actually be made into snowflake-shaped white sugar?"

Knowing that Wang Fucheng had misunderstood him again, Wang Chengpeng patiently explained:
"This is certainly not the final product; my goal is to make white sugar."

"That was just a demonstration, so there's no need to go to the final step."

"Besides, how can syrup fetch a higher price than white sugar?"

Thump, thump, thump,

Wang Fucheng felt his heart pounding powerfully, as if it were about to leap out of his chest at any moment.

Wang Chengpeng's style of leaving things unsaid surprised him so much that his body couldn't handle it.

At this moment, Wang Fucheng was extremely fortunate that he had not rejected Wang Chengpeng's proposal, otherwise he would have lost far more benefits than he had imagined.

That's white sugar, a pound of which can sell for four cents. Just thinking about the profit margin is tempting.

It was precisely because of the enormous profits that Wang Fucheng's resolve began to waver, and he secretly resolved to seize this lucrative business.

Looking at Wang Chengpeng's overly youthful face, Wang Fucheng suddenly realized that the other party had probably already seen through his heart and predicted his thoughts. He thought that he could never give up such huge benefits, which was why he said those seemingly foolish words earlier.

While he was still pondering the first level, Wang Chengpeng had already anticipated his thoughts and his thinking had reached a higher level, the second level, or even the third level.

Even if such a formidable young man doesn't become the sugar factory manager, he's destined for great things and will surely rise to prominence. I must take advantage of his youth and the fact that he still needs my help to build a good relationship with him.

Thinking this, Wang Fucheng's originally serious face became even more amiable, and he smiled and said:
"My nephew is really capable; he has broadened my horizons."

"If it weren't for you, how could Wangjia Village have such a good production project?"

"Don't worry, once the sugar factory is on track, I will definitely not let you suffer any losses." "By the way, it's getting late. Why don't you stay for dinner, my dear nephew? I'm sure you won't be disappointed with the food at my house."

"We've just opened the two bottles of wine you brought. Tonight, let's drink until we drop!"

Just then, Wang Fucheng's wife, Cheng Xiuying, passed by the room where the two were talking, her face full of surprise.

When did her stern-faced husband become so kind and gentle to a younger generation, even inviting him to eat and drink at his home—a privilege many village officials didn't receive?

Another person trying to waste my time has arrived. People really shouldn't be too outstanding.

Wang Chengpeng shook his head slightly and said with a wry smile, "Uncle, I have my own things to do, so I won't stay for dinner."

"Don't worry, I'll come early tomorrow and try to help my cousin learn the sugar-making technique as soon as possible."

Seeing that Wang Chengpeng refused, Wang Fucheng did not insist, saying, "It's my bad luck that you refuse."

"You are very good."

"It seems we've all misunderstood. It's not that you're not good enough for Liu Yanran; on the contrary, it's that Liu Yanran is somewhat unworthy of you."

"Work hard, and I believe your future is bright."

These words, coming from Wang Fucheng, who was both an elder and the production team leader, were certainly of great significance.

This is the first time someone has realized that it's not that Wang Chengpeng is unworthy of Liu Yanran, but rather that Liu Yanran is completely unworthy of Wang Chengpeng.

This is a well-deserved evaluation for Wang Chengpeng, and he doesn't feel unworthy of it at all. He smiled and said:
"Uncle, you flatter me."

"Now that we have reached an agreement, let's wish you success in advance, Uncle."

Wang Fucheng shook his head slightly and said, "It should be a wish for our success in advance. I believe we will have a very pleasant cooperation."

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Wang Chengpeng made an excuse to leave.

Wang Fucheng personally escorted Wang Chengpeng for several dozen meters until the other's figure completely disappeared from sight before returning to his own home.

As soon as I got home, my wife, Cheng Xiuying, started nagging, saying:

"Fucheng, what are you doing? Why are you so concerned about an unknown junior?"

"You even personally saw him off at the door, and so far away. Aren't you afraid of losing face?"

Wang Fucheng glared at Cheng Xiuying and scolded, "What do you know? That's just a woman's view. My nephew is much more capable than you think. Even I am ashamed of myself."

"After dinner, let me inform you that there will be a family meeting tonight. I have something important to announce to everyone."

Wang Yong, being the son of the production team leader, was somewhat arrogant.

If we don't give Wang Chengpeng a proper talking-to before letting him teach, something bad is bound to happen.

Wang Chengpeng is now considered an absolute talent by Wang Fucheng, so naturally he wouldn't offend him over such a trivial matter.

Therefore, he planned to hold a very formal family meeting to explain the pros and cons of this matter and make Wang Yong take it seriously.

The thought of potentially accomplishing something no one else had ever done made Wang Fu smile broadly, and he murmured:
"Heaven is helping me! Heaven is truly helping me!"

……

Just as happy as Wang Fucheng, Wang Chengpeng was also very happy to have achieved his goal.

Now he has gained absolute freedom and will have more time to develop his career and prepare for his upcoming engagement.

On this auspicious day, he will present Liu Yanran with a grand gift that she will never forget. This will be a moment that will change the fate of many people!

(End of this chapter)