The Children Had Grown Up
That day, Wang Yue was working in his office when Zhou Bing Yi and the old director of his factory came to see him. Seeing the two of them arrive together, he knew the matter had been settled.
Wang Yue personally poured them each a cup of water and said warmly, "Is the news about the ordnance factories confirmed? When will the paperwork come through?"
Zhou Bing Yi didn't react much to Wang Yue pouring him water. After all, he knew Wang Yue's personality, and Wang Yue was his younger brother. He sat down calmly and motioned for the old director to sit too. Only then did he take a sip of tea and say seriously, "We'll have to wait a while longer for the paperwork. This time, it really won't change. But there are some things you can get started on first. For example, can we begin the contract manufacturing?"
The old director of the ordnance factory was nowhere near as composed as Wang Yue. Though he was older, his position was far below Wang Yue's. He also knew how capable Wang Yue was—he had personally created the miracle of Xijiu City—so he treated him with great respect.
When he saw Wang Yue pour him water, he hurried to his feet, intending to politely refuse. But Zhou Bing Yi held him back, so he had no choice but to sit down. After Zhou Bing Yi finished speaking, he added with a smile, "That's right. If there's anything the leaders need help with, I can talk it over with the other ordnance factories first."
Seeing how excited Zhou Bing Yi and the old director were, Wang Yue felt deeply moved. They were both men who devoted themselves wholeheartedly to their factories, and he couldn't bear