Chapter 230 A stepping stone This car is much worse than the Crown. It has a smaller exterior size and simpler interior, most of which is made of engineering plastic. However, compared with domestic cars of the same era, it is still quite advanced. In fact, Ning Weidong has always had a question in mind: why the "industrial jewel" of automobile manufacturing was controlled by the two defeated countries, Korea and Japan, after World War II. On the contrary, the victorious countries' Aramco, Britain and France's automobile industries are at a disadvantage. This phenomenon is even used by some weaklings as evidence of their "excellence". Look at what happened to them during World War II, but they rose again after the war. Why? Look at ourselves, why are we still so poor? Ning Weidong didn’t quite understand all these remarks when he was young, and even thought they made sense. It was not until later, as I grew older, gained more experience and knowledge, and as the Internet became more and more developed, I broke out of my information cocoon and began to understand the truth.

The reason why Dokgu and Dongyang were able to recover quickly after the war was not because they were so outstanding, but because Amei needed to tie up two watchdogs in the Speed ​​Link East and West. If a dog wants to bite a person, it must first gnaw on two bones... Ning Weidong held the steering wheel with his hands and collected his scattered thoughts. An Ning, who was sitting in the passenger seat, said with a smile: "How is it? Not bad, right~" Ning Weidong nodded and patted the steering wheel: "The cars made by the Japanese are indeed good, but one day in the future we will definitely surpass them." An Ning was stunned for a moment. She disagreed in her heart, but she agreed with it out loud. This is not surprising. In this era, anyone who understands the technological gap between the two sides' automotive manufacturing industries will share An Ning's view. Ning Weidong just said it and had no interest in debating. He pushed open the car door and got out. He thanked the guard at the freight yard and put the bicycle in the trunk of the gray car. The two of them drove one each, left the freight yard and returned to the city. Ning Weidong adjusted himself a little and quickly got the hang of it. In less than twenty minutes, I returned to the street where Fumin Hotel was located and entered the yard at the back through the gate next to it. Park the car against the wall. Ning Weidong called Ning Wei and asked him to find Zhang Dajun to get the license plate. I took a look around the building. The progress here is quite fast, and the basic part is almost done. After walking out of the building, Ning Weidong glanced at the open trunk and said, "I'll drive you back and bring your bike back to you." An Ning waved her hand and said, "Forget it. I'll ride back by myself. It's quite far. It will take more than an hour to go back and forth." Ning Weidong was slightly surprised. He didn't expect An Ning to refuse, but he felt relieved after thinking about it. An Ning really did not position herself as a woman. Ning Weidong's favor was certainly a sweet fruit for her, but it was not indispensable. Ning Weidong's initiative to send her back was not a gift worth cherishing for her.

After figuring this out, Ning Weidong couldn't help but smile. On the contrary, he somewhat admired An Ning's approach. Help An Ning take the bicycle out of the trunk of the car and pass the handlebars to her: "Be careful on the road~" An Ning responded, pushed the bike and took a step forward. The bike slid forward, and she nimbly moved her legs along the diagonal beam in front, sat on the saddle, and walked away lightly. Ning Weidong looked away only after he saw her walk out of the gate. At this time, Liu Dong and a few others heard that Ning Weidong had driven back two "big sedans", and they all went to the back door to watch the fun. Ning Weidong saw a few people and waved to ask them to come over. "Manager~Hello, Manager~" Liu Dong, Wang Xuewen and Zhao Chunming were standing in the front. Besides them there were three new faces, who should have been recruited by Ning Weixin. Ning Weidong nodded at them and said, "The company has bought two cars. We will add a car class under the office in the future, which will be responsible for driving, repairing and maintaining. If anyone among you can drive, you can sign up directly with Xiaowei." When these people heard this, their eyes all lit up. In this era, being a driver is a very good job, especially driving a small car. Not only is the work comfortable during normal times, but you can also earn money from car repairs and maintenance. But correspondingly, the threshold for becoming a driver is quite high. It is not enough to be able to drive the car away. You must be able to repair the car and be able to solve the problem quickly once you encounter a situation. This is especially true for car drivers. It is a big taboo to throw the leader onto the road. Ning Weidong knew clearly that these young men under Ning Wei were quite capable. But we still have to say what needs to be said, so that they know that Ning Weidong will stick to his own people if there is any good news. There is nothing we can do if you are useless. After the excitement, some people felt disappointed and discouraged. Unlike the licensed road killers that filled the streets in later generations, people in this era were in awe of driving cars. After all, it is such an expensive thing, if it is really broken, you can’t afford the compensation even if you sell yourself. After saying this, Ning Weidong drove the Crown back to the company's courtyard and parked it outside the door. Because there was a public sign on the door and it was at the entrance of an alley close to a main road, people passing by didn't pay much attention to the car parked there, but they thought the car was quite impressive and took a few more glances. Ning Weidong locked the car door and went in with the key. As soon as I got to the doorman, Uncle Zheng called out, "Manager, there's a letter for you." Ning Weidong was stunned and thought, who could write to him? If the relatives of the Ning family really have problems, they will go to Ning Weiguo. It seems that there are not many people from his past classmates and friends. As he thought about it, he reached out to take the envelope, but was surprised. The sender's address on the white envelope was Handong University, Jingzhou City, Handong Province, and the sender was Bai Fengqin. Ning Wei Dong'er, he was still blaming Bai Fengqin for being a husky last night, let her go, don't let go. But it was a wrong accusation. No wonder Ning Weidong was not mentioned much in the letter. It turned out that he was written a separate letter and sent it secretly. There is no doubt that there must be some content that he doesn't want his sister to see. Ning Weidong held the letter and was somewhat curious about what Bai Fengqin had written in it.

At this moment, He Yuzhu suddenly came out of the kitchen. When he looked up, he happened to see Ning Weidong. He smiled and called out, "Manager Ning~" Ning Weidong nodded, and had no intention of saying more, but was stopped by He Yuzhu: "Manager, I have something I want to ask you." Ning Weidong stopped and asked: "What's the matter?" He Yuzhu said, "Manager, um~ Last night before get off work, Director Xiao Ning took me to our new office building and asked me how to arrange the cafeteria and kitchen." Ning Weidong nodded, he knew about this. The earliest Fumin Hotel was designed to provide food and accommodation. But the Federation of Literary and Art Circles took the northern one-third, and the canteen and kitchen originally designed were all there, so the remaining Fumin Hotel became a hotel that only provided accommodation. Now that Ning Weidong’s company has moved there, they must set up a new cafeteria. He Yuzhu said: "Manager, I just want to ask, how many people can our cafeteria provide for?" Ning Weidong thought for a moment and said, "Well, let's just choose fifty people." He Yuzhu responded without hesitation. Fifty people are already a lot. The half building that was obtained from the Fumin Hotel this time has four floors with a total area of ​​more than 800 square meters. According to Ning Weidong's estimation, it can accommodate at least 200 people. But not everyone eats in the cafeteria, and 200 people is the limit. If it comes to actual work, more than 100 people are enough. If there are too many people, we have to find a way to change the location. After getting Ning Weidong's reply, He Yuzhu returned to the kitchen. Qin Huairu was wearing an apron and picking vegetables. She looked up at him and immediately asked, "Did you see Manager Ning? What did he say?" He Yuzhu said: "I saw it, and they said there were about fifty people." Qin Huairu's eyes lit up. Fifty people was not a small number. The larger the canteen is, the more things it purchases and consumes, and naturally the more they handle. At this time, Ning Weidong returned to the office and opened Bai Fengqin's letter. Lines of beautiful cursive calligraphy express the passion of the girl from afar. It's probably similar to netizens, because they don't have to meet face to face, so they don't feel as shy. Or maybe after studying at a university for a month, Bai Fengqin's mentality has changed. Through her writing, one can clearly feel that she is more confident. Ning Weidong also understood why Bai Fengqin sent this letter here separately instead of passing it here together with Bai Fengyu. Although Bai Fengqin did not say it directly in the letter, she belittled the male classmates in the school and said they were not even as good as Ning Weidong's little toe. He also said how much he missed me and that he dreamed about me every day. As for what she did with Ning Weidong in the dream, the letter didn't say it, but it probably wasn't a serious dream. Ning Weidong read the film from beginning to end and couldn't describe his feelings. He must be happy to have a beautiful girl like Bai Fengqin loving him.

But he was just happy. From a rational point of view, if he had a relationship with Bai Fengqin, it would definitely bring trouble again. Bai Fengqin is different from the other women around him. Whether it is Bai Fengyu, Shi Xiaonan, or An Ning, because they have been married before, according to the general perception of this era, their expectations for love and married life are very low. It will hardly bring Ning Weidong any unexpected trouble in life. But Bai Fengqin is different. She is still a little girl, like a ball of fire, fierce and impulsive. It is hard to predict what she might do when her brain gets hot. Therefore, Ning Weidong's attitude towards Bai Fengqin has always been very clear. Even though he had some thoughts in his heart, he never took it seriously. He still does so now. Although the conflict between the two letters caused some ripples in his heart, he was moved but would not take any action. Ning Weidong thought about it, opened the drawer, took out the letter paper, and wrote a reply letter to Bai Fengqin. The letter showed concern for her studies and life, talked about her family situation, and told her his new address, but he never responded to her love. After finishing the letter, he took out the envelope and pasted it together. Just as he was about to write the recipient and the sender, the Seryosha couple arrived. Ning Weidong was a little surprised. It wasn't even the appointed time yet, so why did he come early? Without thinking too much, he put the letter in the drawer and immediately went out to greet him: "Dear Davarish..." After welcoming the couple from the courtyard to the main hall of the north room and serving them tea, Ning Weidong asked them why they came so early. Xie Liaosha said apologetically: "Comrade Ning Weidong, I have some problems here, so I have to take the train at 1:00 pm..." Ning Weidong understood and didn't ask any more questions. Since the Seryosha couple came early, it means they have already made a decision and there is no need to say more. Ning Weidong looked regretful: "This is such a pity. We hit it off right away and wanted to have a deep conversation. Unfortunately..." Seryosha expressed his deep sympathy and added: "Comrade Weidong, friendship requires give and take. Although this time is hasty, I am very much looking forward to it. Next time you can come to our place, I will treat you to the most authentic vodka and the most delicious salad." Ning Weidong's heart moved, and he realized that the other party was not just being polite. If there is an unexpected change, just cancel the meeting and say polite words over the phone. There is no need for the couple to come again in person. I'm afraid it was just to invite Ning Weidong in person. Ning Weidong's mind was racing and he was secretly happy. Originally, when he invited the Seryosha couple today, he would have tried to bring up the topic of wanting to go to Sulian. Now that the other party had taken the initiative to bring it up, it just suited his wishes. Then the Seryosha couple left after staying for a short while. It was obvious that they were really anxious. They sent the two of them to the gate and watched them leave in the car. Ning Weidong raised his hand to look at his watch. It was already past twelve o'clock. If it's an 1 o'clock train, time is really tight. Ning Weidong returned to the office while thinking, but he didn't bother to reply to Bai Fengqin. After a little thought, he picked up the phone and dialed: "Hello, Brother Li, this is Weidong~" On the other end of the phone, Zhao's father's secretary immediately smiled when he heard it was Ning Weidong. He is Zhao's father's confidant and knows the Zhao family's situation very well. He knows that Ning Weidong is not an ordinary son-in-law.

Not only does he have Zhao Ruyi under his thumb, but in Zhao's father's eyes, Ning Weidong's importance is second only to his eldest son Zhao Lichun. If others asked, Mr. Zhao would say he didn't have time today. It’s not that Secretary Li was interfering, but that Father Zhao was really busy. Now that Wang's father is about to retire, most of the work has been handed over to Zhao's father, which has caused Zhao's father's work intensity to increase significantly. But Ning Weidong asked that time must be squeezed out, even if it was just to go to the toilet, the father-in-law and son-in-law could talk to each other while peeing together. Secretary Li said, "Weidong, please come over in half an hour. The leader is in a meeting that has been delayed for half an hour. You can come just in time for lunch." Ning Weidong hurriedly thanked him and hung up the phone. Regarding Seryosha's invitation just now, I must meet with Zhao's father in person. If I go, I will be going abroad, and going abroad in this era is still a very cautious and serious matter. Whether you are allowed to go, what you can and cannot discuss, and how long you can stay all require confirmation from above. Although Ning Weidong felt that Xie Liaosha's coming this time showed that the higher-ups were not opposed to contact, especially this kind of lower-level contact. However, when the time comes, there is still uncertainty as to whether Ning Weidong will be used or not. After all, Ning Weidong is not a serious foreign coach, and there are certain uncertain risks if he is sent directly. Correspondingly, Ning Weidong's advantage is that he has had contact with the Seryosha couple, and because of Natasha, he has a favor with Kirolev. Thinking about this, Ning Weidong picked up the car keys and walked out, planning to go there and wait in advance. Although Secretary Li said he would be there in half an hour, it's better to hurry up sooner rather than later for such things. Drive to the office building of the Mechanical Department. Ning Weidong did not drive the car directly into the yard, and Zhang Yang also had to consider the time and place. At least this isn't a place where he can show off. I parked the car on the side of the road far away. In those days there were no tickets and almost all the cars on the road were public. Ning Weidong walked along the trees along the roadside for about fifty meters. There were less than ten meters left to the door, but at this moment a person walked out from inside. Their eyes met and they recognized each other. That person was Tang Wanning. When she saw Ning Weidong, she frowned slightly, then smiled and took the initiative to greet him, "Comrade Ning Weidong~" Ning Weidong also smiled: "Comrade Tang Wanning, what a coincidence." As they were talking, the two of them walked closer, and the half-high-heeled leather shoes on Tang Wanning's feet made a "tapping" sound as they stepped on the cement floor. When she got closer, Tang Wanning frowned. She found that Ning Weidong was too tall. Even with four or five centimeter high heels, he still had to look up. The last time I met Ning Weidong and Zhao Ruyu, because we were on the stairs, this feeling was not obvious. Standing alone together at this moment, Tang Wanning realized how oppressive this bear-like man was.

Tang Wanning swallowed her saliva subconsciously, calmed herself down, and reminded herself in her heart, what is there to be afraid of, no matter how strong Ning Weidong is, he dares not touch her a finger~ Tang Wanning regained her composure and nodded and exchanged a few words with Ning Weidong. Ning Weidong was busy and had no time to chat with her, so he offered to leave first. Tang Wanning looked back at him as he walked into the courtyard gate. She couldn't help but pursed her lips and muttered "Ning Weidong". Last time, because of Liu Bing's incident, she was scolded by her father, and later she went to the Liu family to apologize. Although Tang Wan Ning appeared to be well-behaved on the surface, she was not a nice person at heart. She was still brooding over the loss of face she had suffered this time. The target of hatred is naturally Ning Weidong. As for Liu Bing, she just thought that Liu Bing was a waste, but she would not hold a grudge against him. As the saying goes, the head follows the butt. In Tang Wanning's opinion, she and Liu Bing are in the same group, while the Ning brothers, including Ning Weiguo, are outsiders and are naturally inferior. She plotted against Ning Weidong, but Ning Weidong, are you right? Why didn't you think of leaving a way out when you were dealing with Wang Kaifeng at the Red Star Factory? Besides, this time, Liu Bing came to cause trouble for you, so why did you dare to fight back! Walking into the building, Ning Weidong had no idea what Tang Wanning was thinking. If he knew what this little girl was thinking, he would definitely give her a big slap. When I arrived at Secretary Li's office, I called him "Brother Li" as soon as I entered the room. Secretary Li did not dare to neglect it, and immediately stood up and said with a smile: "Please sit down first, it should be soon." Secretary Li is Zhao's father's full-time secretary. He has an office in the secretariat, but usually works in the small lounge next to Zhao's father's office. He can be called at any time if there is anything. This lounge is not big, about 15 square meters. Ning Weidong sat down and Secretary Li made him a cup of tea. It was unknown when Mr. Zhao's meeting would end, so the two of them started chatting. Ning Weidong knew about Secretary Li's family situation and asked, "Brother Li, have you received any news from anywhere?" This time, when Father Zhao took a step forward, he was sure that Secretary Li would not follow him. This is a normal situation. Most leaders rarely use the same secretary for many years. The reasons are easy to understand. The position of secretary is very special. It allows close contact with leaders, and becoming a secretary is equivalent to being labeled. For leaders, this is a very good human resource. By sending secretaries out, they can gain a certain influence or even control somewhere. It is a very convenient way to cultivate factions. On the other hand, as a secretary, no matter what you say, you all hope to be released externally. After all, no one is born to like serving others. Being a secretary is just a stepping stone. Once you get used to the job, if you don't let her go for a long time, it's like a girl who can't be kept when she grows up. If you keep her, she will become an enemy. Secretary Li said with a smile: "It has not been decided yet. I will wait for the leader to make the arrangements." Ning Weidong nodded, knowing that even if Secretary Li was engaged, he would not reveal such things easily. As a secretary, it is a taboo to be careless. Ning Weidong asked again: "Brother Li, if you are sent out, what are your plans for your sister-in-law and the two children? Will they go with you or stay in Beijing?"

Secretary Li’s wife is a doctor and they have two children, a girl and a boy, one in junior high school and the other in elementary school. Secretary Li looked a little embarrassed and said with a wry smile: "It hasn't been decided yet, we'll talk about it when the time comes~" Although he said so, Ning Weidong knew that Secretary Li's family would most likely not leave the capital. Ning Weidong said: "Brother Li, tell my sister-in-law later that if there is anything unexpected, just come to me and Ruyi. We are a family, so don't be polite." Secretary Li thanked him repeatedly, understanding that this was Ning Weidong's attitude. After a while, Zhao's father finally finished his meeting and took time to have lunch. Ask the canteen to deliver the food so that I can meet Ning Weidong while eating. Ning Weidong hadn't eaten either, so he took a bite along with him. Mr. Zhao’s lunch was simple: a steamed bun made of white flour or corn flour, cabbage soup, fried shredded potatoes, and a piece of fermented bean curd with soybean sauce. Ning Weidong had a big appetite and he didn't pretend to be polite in front of Zhao's father. He made six big steamed buns in one go. Seeing that he was eating with great relish, Zhao's father ate half a bowl more than usual. During the meal, Ning Weidong told the Seryosha couple what they meant by their visit. Father Zhao said, "As expected. This time they came, they privately contacted some people, all of whom were people his father had met or knew in the past. They wanted to test our attitude towards them." Ning Weidong nodded. Since 76, the situation here has not been stable. It was only this year that it began to become clearer. Father Zhao added: "Some comrades above us are also inclined to make further contact, but there is still controversy over the candidate." Ning Weidong was not too surprised, as this was expected. Although Ning Weidong brought the Seryosha couple here this time, Ning Weidong's qualifications and age are too weak, which easily gives people the impression that he is unreliable. However, since Zhao's father said there is still controversy, it means Ning Weidong is not out yet. Ning Weidong thought for a moment and said, "Last time, when you told my uncle Wang that Director Zhang of the General Logistics Department had many acquaintances at Sulian, did you ask him if he could help put in a word?" Father Zhao raised his eyebrows, stared at Ning Weidong, and said in a deep voice: "That's not how I used that favor last time." The last time those two tons of gold were given to Director Zhang, there was certainly some behind-the-scenes exchange involved, but Director Zhang definitely owed Ning Weidong a favor. From Zhao's father's perspective, he felt that there was no need to use it at this time. Ning Weidong has his own ideas, he must go this time! Even if you don't have the identity assigned by above, you still have to go privately. But if we do that, it will be difficult to handle some things because the name is not right and the words are not smooth. So even if he used Director Zhang's favor, Ning Weidong didn't feel it was a pity. Ning Weidong's eyes were firm. The two looked at each other, and Zhao's father suddenly said, "Since you want to, go ahead. I'll make a call later and you can go find him yourself." Ning Weidong thanked him with a chuckle. He could see that Father Zhao was not angry because of his insistence.

It is not a pleasant feeling to be disobeyed by a younger generation, especially for someone like Zhao's father who is in a high position and extremely confident. He would never think that the junior has personality, is worthy of admiration, or makes him like him just because of the junior's resistance. Those are all wild ideas. But Mr. Zhao is not without tolerance. He may not agree with it and may not appreciate this approach, but as long as it is not a matter of principle, he can tolerate it appropriately. In fact, Zhao's father didn't quite understand why Ning Weidong was obsessed with going to Sulian. At least judging from the current situation, it is unlikely that the relationship with Speedlink will see a directional change for a long time in the future. I initially agreed with Ning Weidong's idea of ​​"burning a cold stove" over a long period of time. Ning Weidong’s age is there, he can afford to wait even if it takes twenty or thirty years. If you work hard on your business these years, you may reap the rewards when you are in your forties or fifties. Ning Weidong now shows that he is very eager to go to Sulian, which does not conform to the long-term idea. But then again, we should always give young people the opportunity to try and make mistakes. For a person to grow, he must have not only positive experiences but also negative experiences. So even though Zhao's father disagreed, he didn't stop him. Instead, he called Director Zhang. More than twenty minutes later. Ning Weidong came out from Zhao's father's place and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. I have passed this hurdle and now I am going to meet Director Zhang. Zhao's father called just now and asked Ning Weidong to come over at 2:30 in the afternoon. Ning Weidong returned to the car and leaned back in the seat to rest for a while. Although he didn't do anything when he met with Zhao's father just now and had a meal, he didn't feel relaxed at all. There is no other way. Ning Weidong is still too weak. In some matters, he has no say and can only leave his fate in the hands of others. Whether it is Zhao's father or Director Zhang who he is about to meet, they can make Ning Weidong's carefully designed and planned plan come to nothing in a moment. Ning Weidong gathered his thoughts and cheered himself up. People are like this. He is like this, and so are Zhao's father and Director Zhang. There is no point in complaining about everything. It is better to accept the existing conditions and do the best you can. Start the car, shift gears and step on the gas, and the Crown sedan drives onto the road. About half an hour later, Ning Weidong arrived at the General Logistics Department compound. After checking their identity and contacting Director Zhang's office, Ning Weidong was finally allowed in. As usual, Ning Weidong parked his car outside and walked in alone. I arrived outside Director Zhang's office half an hour earlier than the agreed time.

There was no one he knew here, so Ning Weidong didn't try to talk to anyone and just waited there obediently. This is the military, and the military has its own rules. It was two minutes to half past two when a young man in military uniform called Ning Weidong over on time. I came to the office and met Director Zhang. Ning Weidong quickly greeted him. Director Zhang is about the same age as Mr. Zhao, both in their early fifties, and are considered to be in their prime. He is smiling, has a round face, is slightly plump, and gives the impression of being good-tempered. Ning Weidong would not be fooled by his appearance. If he was really a good guy, Director Zhang would never be able to stay in this office. Then this person is likely to be a smiling tiger. Director Zhang was also looking at Ning Weidong, and said with a smile: "Ning Weidong! Old Zhao has found a son-in-law who can ride on the dragon~" Ning Weidong said politely: "Director Zhang, you are too kind." Director Zhang glared at him and said, "What Director Zhang? Call me Uncle Zhang." After hearing this, Ning Weidong immediately followed up by calling out "Uncle Zhang". Director Zhang said, "Don't stand there. Come sit down and talk." He stood up and asked Ning Weidong to sit on the sofa next to him. After a few brief words, he got down to business. Ning Weidong did not hesitate to ask directly for Director Zhang's help in getting the opportunity to go to Sulian. Director Zhang is a smart man. Ning Weidong came here and Zhao's father just called, which means he has agreed. However, he had the same idea as Zhao's father, and looked at Ning Weidong with some amusement and said, "Have you really thought it through?" The implication is that Ning Weidong really wants to use this favor from him? You know, there should only be this one chance in a lifetime to discover two tons of gold. In exchange for a favor from him, it's not worth it to use it like this. Ning Weidong was very determined: "Uncle Zhang, don't worry, I have thought about it." Director Zhang nodded. After all, he was not his son-in-law, and since things had come to this point, there was no need for him to go on any more. He immediately said, "Okay, listen to me tomorrow." Ning Weidong thanked him and didn’t stay any longer. He stood up and said goodbye. After he left, Director Zhang smiled playfully, turned around and picked up the phone on his desk: "Hello, Lao Zhao~ It's Lao Zhang... I'm here, just left, hahaha, the little guy is very determined... Don't say that, young people should have this kind of energy... Since he wants to go, let him try, it's just to test the waters..." …… Ning Weidong came out from Director Zhang's place, not feeling the nervousness he had felt before, but rather feeling relaxed. It’s like after the exam. Even though you don’t know how many points you got, the overall outcome has been decided and there’s no point in worrying.

Sitting on the crown, he glanced at the time. I have been in Director Zhang's office for more than twenty minutes, and it is almost three o'clock now. Ning Weidong originally thought that if the time was almost up, he would pick up Zhao Ruyu and let her ride in the new car. Now it’s still early, so I decided not to go. When I got back to the office and parked my car, I saw Hu Bayi and Wang Kaixuan coming in from the entrance of the alley on their bicycles. Ning Weidong got out of the car and the two of them saw it. When he got closer, Wang Kaixuan stepped on the ground, braked his bicycle, stared at the large car next to him with wide eyes, and shouted: "Wow~ What kind of car is this? It's so cool!" Hu Bayi didn't say anything, but his eyes were also shining as he looked at the car. Ning Weidong slapped the car door and said, "It just arrived today, it's a Crown from the East." Wang Kaixuan walked half a circle around the car. If it wasn't against the wall, he would definitely walk around it again and again. "Fuck, fuck~" Wang Kaixuan grinned: "Manager, can I come in and sit down?" Ning Weidong laughed and scolded: "Get lost, I said no, and you won't come in?" Wang Kaixuan laughed, opened the car door and got in, holding the steering wheel and bumping the seat twice: "It's softer than a sofa~" But he knew his limits, so he got off after sitting for a while and asked, "Manager, how much is this car?" Ning Weidong asked: "Why, you want to get one?" Wang Kaixuan scratched the back of his head and admitted it. Ning Weidong locked the car and waved his hand, saying, "Let's go home and talk." Wang Kaixuan and Hu Bayi followed him into the courtyard. Then he went straight to the middle hall of Ning Weidong's office. Before he even sat down, Wang Kaixuan couldn't wait to ask, "Tell me, how much does the car cost?" Ning Weidong did not answer but asked: "Will it be open?" Wang Kaixuan was stunned, and said, "Although I have never driven a car, I have driven a tractor in the countryside, so it should be similar~" Then he looked at Hu Bayi and said, "Old Hu is good, he learned it in the army." Ning Weidong looked at Hu Bayi. Seeing that Hu Bayi did not deny it, he simply raised his hand and threw the car keys over. Hu Bayi was stunned and almost dropped it. He fumbled to pick up the car keys that were about to fall to the ground. Ning Weidong said: "Since you like it, I'll give you this car. It's just right for you to run back and forth when you need to do business outside." Wang Kaixuan and Hu Bayi didn't expect Ning Weidong to be so generous. They could see that the car was not new, but the price of such an imported car in this era was absolutely astronomical. What's more, this was Ning Weidong's first day using the car, so he just gave it to them.

Hu Bayi said quickly: "Manager, this... this is inappropriate." Ning Weidong waved his hand and interrupted, "What's inappropriate? I'll give it to you. It's just a car. As long as you do your job well, you can have any good car in the future." Wang Kaixuan also felt it was inappropriate: "No, we drive back and forth every day, and it's not right for you to ride a bicycle." Although Wang Kaixuan likes it, he is not a cheap person. Ning Weidong said, "Don't be so fussy. There is another car at the Fumin Hotel." In the end, Hu Bayi couldn't persuade Ning Weidong anymore, so he had to take the car keys. Ning Weidong then asked about the situation of the winery. It’s better to say what you need to say so that you can get things done with someone. Because Yang Hongqi's uncle worked at Factory 738, the subsequent purchase of land went very smoothly. Today, Wang Kaixuan and Hu Bayi have started looking for people to clean up the place inside and out. After all, it has been abandoned for several years, and if it is to be put into use again, it must be renovated. Ning Weidong was quite satisfied with the progress and asked about the equipment. We have also found the right engineering designers. The next step is to contact the corresponding units, purchase equipment and recruit workers. After listening to the report, Ning Weidong thought for a while and said, "Old Hu, Fatty, you have done a great job, but you can take bigger steps. Since the site has been purchased, there is no need to wait for equipment and personnel. Just prepare the raw materials first and send people out. We will take the unsold liquor from local wineries. I still say that the liquor will not go bad, so bring it back and put it in the warehouse. Don't wait for the raw materials after all the equipment and personnel are in place." Hu Bayi and Wang Kaixuan responded, and couldn't help but sigh in their hearts that Ning Weidong was really generous. He gave the newly acquired car to them without any hesitation. But he was also very clear about ordering people around, with things happening one after another, making it hard to breathe. However, Hu Bayi and Wang Kaixuan are not ordinary people, and this little pressure cannot overwhelm them. After the two of them went back, Ning Weidong leaned on the sofa alone and couldn't help but take out an old medal from his pocket. This is what Director Zhang gave him just now, along with a handwritten letter. The letter was written to Kadyrov, commander of the 16th Army of the Far East Region of the Soviet Union. As Mr. Zhao mentioned before, Director Zhang has some connections in Sulian. This Kadyrov is the network resource that Director Zhang provided with after seeking approval from his superiors. Director Zhang and Kadyrov were not only classmates, but also comrades-in-arms. As a pilot, Kadyrov once secretly entered the Korean battlefield. Director Zhang was in charge of logistics at the time, and the two worked together. Later, Kadyrov also served as an instructor, helping to train pilots at the Air Force Academy. Times have changed. Although the friendship back then may not be useful, Ning Weidong does not want a deep friendship. He just wants a stepping stone to meet Comrade Kadyrov. Otherwise, if you go there rashly, you might not even be able to get in. Ning Weidong rubbed the medal and put it together with the letter in the top drawer on the left side of his desk.

…… The next day, just after noon, Ning Weidong received a call from Zhao's father. As expected, Director Zhang kept his word and finally decided to let Ning Weidong go to Sulian. However, this result was not entirely due to Director Zhang’s energy; it was just his intervention that broke the previous balance. Along with this news, Ning Weidong was asked to go to the Foreign Education Department for necessary training. Compared with later generations, foreign affairs work in this era was quite cautious and meticulous. To put it bluntly, your financial resources are not strong, so you have to be careful in everything you do so as not to cause unnecessary losses. Before Ning Weidong traveled through time, in the 2020s, how did he feel so relaxed? It was because he had strong power and the People's Liberation Army was backing him up. Ning Weidong understood that it was important to know what to say and when to say it, and he was not opposed to this cautious approach. After hanging up the phone with Zhao's father, he immediately drove to a foreign-related guesthouse in the western suburbs. Yesterday, the Crown was given to Hu Bayi and the other man, and now Ning Weidong is driving another silver-gray sedan. Although it is slightly less comfortable than the Crown, it is no problem to drive. We arrived at the destination according to the address. The location of the guesthouse was a bit remote. There was a long tree-lined road in front of the entrance and at the end was a large iron gate with a guard with a gun. Ning Weidong came over and told the gatekeeper his name and unit directly. The other party was notified in advance and let Ning Weidong in directly after confirming his identity. When you enter the iron gate, the cement road faces a huge oval fountain, and behind the fountain is the main building of the guesthouse. Ning Weidong drove the car downstairs and parked it in a place where it would not get in the way. I turned off the engine and got out of the car, and saw a man coming out of the main building's door, standing on the steps and looking at me. Ning Weidong was also looking at the person who came. She was a woman, wearing a grey work suit, a shaggy hairdo, black glasses, and flat leather shoes, giving off a calm and old-fashioned impression. But in fact, this woman is not very old. Ning Weidong judged that she is at most 27 or 28 years old. She is good-looking and has a very good foundation. Of course, the most basic requirements for being able to work in the Foreign Education Department are to have a dignified appearance and outstanding temperament. Don’t wear those who are too ugly, too short, too bright, or too conspicuous… Ning Weidong walked over while thinking, and the other party also walked down the stairs, adjusted his glasses, and stretched out his hand and said: "Comrade Ning Weidong, welcome, my name is Wang Ye." - Continuous chapters of 10,000 words, please subscribe! Please give me a monthly ticket! (End of this chapter)