Who Are You Looking Down On?

The next morning, as soon as work began, before Wu Qingyi could ask anything, Li Ye slapped a report he had written while working overtime the night before onto his desk.

"Section Chief Wu, this is my assessment of Fangshan Auto Parts Factory. I hope the unit's leadership will consider it carefully and not delay the launch and production of the new model."

"Oh? An assessment? Pretty formal, aren't we?"

Wu Qingyi shot Li Ye a glance, then picked up the report and began reading.

After only a few minutes, the corners of his mouth and his jaw began twitching nonstop. He looked as if he wanted to laugh but did not dare, holding it in until it hurt.

"Very good, not bad. Peking University students really do have standards. I'll submit this report right away. The leaders absolutely must take it seriously."

Wu Qingyi read the report through twice in succession, then stood and headed out. His steps seemed to stir up wind, as though he feared Li Ye would regret it the next moment and snatch the report back.

Seeing Wu Qingyi's reaction, Old Ding was somewhat puzzled.

He gave Li Ye a meaningful look, and master and apprentice left the office together, finding a quiet corner.

"Li Ye, what did you write in that report? Why is Wu Qingyi so happy?"

"Nothing much," Li Ye said with a smile. "I concluded that Fangshan Auto Parts Factory can no longer meet our unit's requirements, so I recommended halting procurement from them and switching to a more suitable supplier of vehicle lamps."

"..."

Old Ding stared blankly at Li Ye, lips pressed together. He wanted to say something, yet could not bring himself to open his mouth.

Li Ye could not help laughing. "What is it, Master? Do you