Chapter 144: A Hint
Factory Manager Chen’s price was reasonable, and Xu Youyou thought about how he was deeply in debt outside. After receiving this money, it would probably only pass through his hands briefly, and he himself likely wouldn’t be able to keep much of it.
At this moment, Factory Manager Chen was extremely excited. He had been prepared to haggle, but he didn’t expect Xu Youyou to agree to the price right away.
Once the price was settled, Chen couldn’t help but ask one last favor for the workers: “Ms. Xu, after you purchase the factory, what kind of business do you plan to run? These workers are all honest and hardworking… They’re all skilled, and each one is the breadwinner of their family. Whether you continue with the electric vehicle factory or transition to another business, you can keep them all on.”
Xu Youyou replied, “That’s possible.”
Factory Manager Chen’s face brightened. The issue that had been troubling him for so long was finally resolved. Losing the fruits of his hard work over the past years was painful, but at least he could make good on the promise to the workers who had stuck with him for so long.
“Ms. Xu, I’ll have some of the managers come meet you right away,” Chen said.
Xu Youyou shook her head and asked, “No rush to meet. First, let me ask, who in the factory keeps track of policy-related information?”
Chen shook his head. “There isn’t anyone in particular who focuses on these things. We’ve been too distracted by the big order recently, so we fell into a trap.”
Xu Youyou asked, “Are you sure you were set up?”
Chen replied, “When I was younger, I offended someone. I didn’t realize how much they hated me. They went to great lengths to trap me. Afterward, they even asked me to sell the factory to them. They offered a low price and didn’t intend to take responsibility for the workers, so I didn’t sell.”
He sighed. “Fortunately, I held on until now, waiting for you, Ms. Xu. But that person… he’s not a good person. You must be careful around him.”
Xu Youyou made a note of the name of Chen’s enemy.
It was late at night, and after everything was settled, Factory Manager Chen personally walked Xu Youyou out. As soon as they exited his office, a group of workers immediately surrounded them.
“Manager, Lao Fang’s family is having difficulties, and I’m in a tough spot too.”
“My family also urgently needs money, we’re just waiting to buy rice for the pot.”
“Manager, I have three kids…”
A group of workers gathered around the door, complaining.
Factory Manager Chen turned to Xu Youyou.
Xu Youyou nodded gently.
Chen then said to the workers, “Everyone, I understand your difficulties, but don’t worry. Your wages will be paid soon. I’ve sold the factory to Ms. Xu, and she has promised to clear all the overdue wages.”
The workers exchanged glances upon hearing this.
Compared to the always soft-spoken Factory Manager Chen, Xu Youyou’s young face left them uncertain.
“A girl who hasn’t even grown a full set of hair can solve these problems? Chen, are you planning to run away?”
Someone took the lead in asking, and the other workers quickly followed.
Seeing things were about to escalate, Xu Youyou waved her hand, signaling everyone to quiet down.
The workers were reluctant to listen, but when the four large bodyguards stepped forward, those who had intended to cause trouble immediately fell silent.
Xu Youyou said, “I understand that you might have doubts. How about this—let the finance team come over now, make a list, and tomorrow morning, we’ll go to the bank. Everyone will get 3,000 yuan first. The remaining wages will be settled after the factory is transferred.”
The workers hadn’t been paid for two months, and this was the closest they had come to receiving their wages. Although they still thought their wages should be more than 3,000 yuan, they feared that if things escalated, even that 3,000 yuan might be lost.
Factory Manager Chen added, “Ms. Xu is a big business owner from Hucheng. Her lawyer will be here tomorrow to help with the transfer process. Your wages won’t be delayed. I’ll personally vouch for it.”
Before the wage delay, Factory Manager Chen had always had a good reputation, so the workers chose to trust him one more time.
Xu Youyou’s lawyer, Feng Jing, rushed from Hucheng overnight. Finding this remote area wasn’t easy. When Feng Jing saw that Xu Youyou was trying to acquire the electric vehicle factory, which still had inventory issues, he couldn’t help but advise her to reconsider.
Each time he advised her, Factory Manager Chen grew more nervous.
But fortunately, Xu Youyou’s attitude was resolute: “Lawyer Feng, trust is vital in business. Since I’ve already promised to buy it, there’s no reason to back out at the last minute.”
Factory Manager Chen was grateful for Xu Youyou’s commitment and thought to himself that a factory like this, which probably wasn’t worth much, could only be bought by someone as kind-hearted as Xu Youyou, who was willing to pay 80 million yuan.
Feng Jing’s attempts to persuade her were unsuccessful, so he carefully reviewed the contract. Because both parties were eager, the transaction proceeded quickly. Xu Youyou completed the transfer in the shortest time possible and acquired a fully functional electric vehicle factory.
Xu Youyou didn’t disappoint the workers either. After the transfer was completed, the finance team quickly distributed the overdue wages and bonuses to every employee.
The workers were naturally happy to receive the money, but Xu Youyou still faced many problems.
She didn’t know what direction to take the electric vehicle factory in the future.
She also didn’t know where to sell all the over-speeding electric bikes in stock.
Even with so many electric vehicle parts in the warehouse, continuing to produce them seemed to only lead to making more over-speeding electric bikes.
Xu Youyou wasn’t sure how to handle so many problems. She wasn’t a business expert, so she resorted to her “shake it up” method and called for Xie Ran again.
Xie Ran had just recruited Li Laotai and He Zhitian’s accompanying staff. The work in the capital was barely on track, and he hadn’t had time to relax. He didn’t expect his boss to find him trouble again.
“Boss, you want me to come up with a solution for these over-speeding electric bikes?” Xie Ran felt like a mountain had suddenly appeared on top of him.
Xu Youyou nodded, feeling guilty.
Xie Ran was just too capable. Whenever Xu Youyou faced a problem, she couldn’t help but call him for a solution.
Xie Ran helplessly said, “I remember you hired me to be the CEO of the entertainment company.”
Xu Youyou gritted her teeth and said, “Raise your salary! Raise it big! This electric vehicle factory is also under your management, and I’ll increase your annual salary by 2 million. Plus, you’ll get 10% of the net profit from the electric vehicle factory!”
Xu Youyou was very generous with money. She knew that Xie Ran was exceptional, and as long as she kept him, there would always be money to make.
Xie Ran was good at making money and liked making money. When he heard this, he didn’t immediately reject the offer but carefully inquired about the situation with the electric bikes.
He even personally rode an electric bike around the factory for a few laps.
Unfortunately, after thinking for a long time, Xie Ran still said, “How about we continue improving the speed limiter and see if we can install it more aesthetically on the electric bikes?”
Xu Youyou felt a bit disappointed. “I thought you could come up with a better solution.”
Xie Ran also felt this wasn’t the best sales route. It felt like he was stuck in a fog, trying to grab something, but couldn’t quite find it. He had a vague feeling that if he thought about it for a couple more days, he would come up with a solution.
Xu Youyou didn’t give him more time. With no other options, she clicked on the “One Hint” reward from the system.
The system interface glowed with golden light, and the “One Hint” transformed into sparkling star-like particles. In a way that no one else could see, it flew into Xu Youyou’s head.
A few words appeared in her mind: “Bear Country, battlefield.”
