After talking with his father-in-law, Li Ye reevaluated Dong Shan's background. This fellow who seemed so gentle and polite clearly had a powerful backer behind him.
But no matter how powerful Dong Shan's backer was, he could not surpass the group of old hands behind Wen Qingsheng. That was why Wen Qingsheng and Teacher Ke had told Li Ye, "It's fine if you don't profit, but you must never suffer a loss."
With those words from his father-in-law and mother-in-law to bolster him, Li Ye finally felt at ease.
A few days earlier, Fan Hongqi from Jicheng Heavy Truck Company had vaguely threatened Li Ye over the heavy-truck production license. It had become a thorn in Li Ye's heart, and he feared that certain petty people might trip him up.
But now that Wen Qingsheng had given his assurance, they could each rely on their own abilities!
Still, Minister Xue had not tipped off Wen Qingsheng this time, which Li Ye found hard to understand. After all, they belonged to the same mountain, the kind of brothers who visited one another during holidays and festivals.
After they returned home, however, Wen Leyu pierced straight through the truth. "This year, Uncle Xue is seeking to take another step forward, so it should be for the sake of balance.
"As for why he did not sound out our dad beforehand, he naturally has his own considerations. There is no need to care about what others think."
Li Ye finally understood. He feared that someone might trip him up at the critical juncture of the "production license," but Minister Xue feared being tripped up as well!
Heaven and earth would destroy those who did not act for themselves. For people like Minister Xue and Wen Qingsheng, every step upward was beset by a