Chapter 281 The Zhao Brothers Ning Weidong and Wang Yuanping stood on the side of the road and watched Ge Zheng's car drive away. The conversation with Ge Zheng in the car just now ended in a bad mood. Both of them had their reasons for not backing down, and neither could convince the other to make concessions. However, Ning Weidong was not disappointed with the result. He had prepared himself mentally before coming here. The situation in Handong could only be worse than he expected. Even the other party is too lazy to wait until after the Spring Festival. When Ge Zheng showed up at the train station, Ning Weidong didn't think it was a gesture of goodwill from the other party, but rather a show of force. When the car was out of sight, Ning Weidong turned and walked towards the guesthouse behind him. He had contacted the reception before coming. Since Dongyi Company was affiliated with the Ministry of Machinery, Ning Weidong also followed the Ministry of Machinery's system when he came to Handong this time and stayed in the guesthouse of the Machinery Bureau. With Wang Yuanping here, Ning Weidong no longer had to worry about any trivial matters and they checked in quickly. The people who can come to the provincial guesthouse are at least leaders from the local cities and the system.

Although the guesthouse is not luxurious, it is quite clean inside. Ning Weidong arrived, checked the time, picked up the phone and dialed: "Hello, second brother, this is Weidong... OK... I'm at the Machinery Bureau Guesthouse... OK, then I'll wait for you." After finishing a phone call, Ning Weidong hung up the receiver, stood up and looked out the window. It was already dusk, and the setting sun revealed the outline of the factory in the distance. He just called Zhao Zhiyong. The branch of the Zhao family's second uncle has taken root in Jingzhou City. He has three sons. The eldest works in the south, the third is serving in the army in the northwest, and the remaining second son, Zhao Zhiyong, stays in Handong. Ning Weidong contacted this place before coming here, and the person he was looking for was Zhao Zhiyong. Less than half an hour later, there was a knock on the door. Wang Yuanping immediately went to open the door and welcomed a man of medium build in his early thirties. Ning Weidong immediately stood up and walked over to him, calling him "Second Brother". Zhao Zhiyong smiled and shook hands, and after a brief greeting, they became familiar with each other. Zhao Zhiyong asked about the situation of the Zhao family in Beijing, and also asked when Ning Weidong and Zhao Ruyu planned to get married. Ning Weidong asked about the health of Second Uncle Zhao. Speaking of this, Zhao Zhiyong showed a helpless expression: "Well, my father has always been in poor health. He was injured by a shell and there were shrapnel that could not be removed." Ning Weidong frowned. He didn't know much about the second uncle of the Zhao family before. He only knew that he was the leader of the Coast Guard Corps. But health is the capital of life. No matter what position you are in, once your health is not good, it will be difficult to deal with it. If it was something Xiaoxiao kept quiet about, Zhao Zhiyong would not have said it the first time they met. At the same time, Ning Weidong suddenly realized that it was no wonder that Uncle Zhao had not made a clear statement before. Logically speaking, the two branches of the Zhao family, one in the capital and the other in Handong, should support each other and be of the same blood. Second Uncle Zhao has not been very proactive. Ning Weidong was originally wondering if there was any rift between Father Zhao and this second uncle.

Now I understand that it’s not that Uncle Zhao didn’t want to support, but he was afraid that his body couldn’t take it. It would be even more troublesome if at a critical moment, someone suddenly collapsed and was admitted to the hospital like the one from the Chen family in Heilongjiang Province. After figuring this out, Ning Weidong couldn't help but sigh. After saying this, the two finally got to the point. Zhao Zhiyong said seriously: "Weidong, didn't your uncle talk to you before you came? You shouldn't have come this time~" Ning Weidong pursed his lips and asked instead of answering, "Second brother, is the situation in Handong really so bad?" Zhao Zhiyong said helplessly: "If it's not Handong, we will do it now. If we don't commit crimes against the wind, what if we are caught as an example..." Ning Weidong could hear the other party's worry. But even if I said this, I'm afraid Zhao Zhiyong wouldn't believe it. At the same time, Ning Weidong also roughly understood the position of Zhao's second uncle's branch. Because of Uncle Zhao's health condition, they are more inclined to play it safe and try to maintain the basic situation. In this situation, it is almost difficult to get strong support from them. At this moment, the door of the room was knocked again, and then someone called "Weidong". Ning Weidong immediately recognized the voice as Zhao Lichun's. He was talking to Zhao Zhiyong just now, and Wang Yuanping went next door. Ning Weidong got up and opened the door, and it was indeed Zhao Lichun who came in. "Brother, you're here~" Ning Weidong hurriedly let the person in. Zhao Zhiyong also stood up and called out "Brother Lichun". "Dayong is here~" Zhao Lichun responded, his face showing a bit of fatigue, his trouser legs and leather shoes were covered in dirt, he was dusty and sat down. Ning Weidong poured him a cup of tea: "Brother, drink some water first~" Zhao Lichun responded, picked up the teacup and tested the temperature. Seeing that the water was not too hot, he gulped down half of the teacup in one gulp. Zhao Zhiyong standing next to him felt a little uncomfortable. The reason is obvious. Ning Weidong had this attitude when he came, and it was unlikely to be different when Zhao Lichun came before. Zhao Lichun, on the other hand, showed no sign of abnormality. He put down his teacup and asked, "Did Ge Zheng look for you?" Ning Weidong nodded: "I just got off the train and picked him up on the platform." Zhao Lichun looked troubled: "The current situation is not easy to deal with~" Ning Weidong said: "I expected it, otherwise I wouldn't have to make this trip before the New Year." Zhao Lichun picked up the teacup and took a sip, then asked, "What is Li Yuanchao's attitude in the capital?"

Ning Weidong smiled and said, "Don't worry, big brother. Li Yuanchao is relatively reliable. He expressed his stance to me before coming here. As long as there are no major problems on our side, he will not change easily." Zhao Lichun breathed a sigh of relief. This was one of the few good news he had heard since he came to Handong. Zhao Zhiyong on the side was slightly moved. He knew Li Yuanchao's background. Although he knew that Ning Weidong had opened up the situation in Sulian before, his foundation was too shallow after all, so he didn't think much of it. He thought Ning Weidong still relied more on the Zhao family. But from what Zhao Lichun said just now, it seems that Ning Weidong has a better relationship with Li Yuanchao, and there is a lot of information revealed here. At this time, Zhao Lichun looked at Zhao Zhiyong and said in a deep voice: "Since Zhiyong came first, you should also know that Second Uncle is not in good health." Ning Weidong nodded and said nothing. Zhao Lichun took a deep breath and showed some helplessness: "Some people just see our current situation and deliberately block us." Ning Weidong asked hurriedly: "What happened again?" Zhao Lichun said: "Before I came here, we had just held a meeting and the tone had already been set. They did not agree with us building an electronics factory." When Ning Weidong heard this, his face darkened. The wind was just unfavorable before, and the purpose of his trip this time was to find a way to turn the situation around and build the electronics factory. Unexpectedly, just after getting off the train and before leaving Jingzhou City, bad news came. It was obvious that Zhao Lichun had just arrived and had little say in Nanping County, and was firmly suppressed by the current Director Ge. It’s not that Zhao Lichun is incapable, it’s just that he simply doesn’t have the time to develop. And he couldn't rely on the help from the second uncle of the Zhao family. Ning Weidong couldn't help rubbing his hands: "It will be even more difficult if the tone is not right." Thinking about how Ge Zheng had just gone to the train station to pick him up, he did this right after. Ning Weidong would never believe that there is no connection between the two. He sneered: "This is just a warning to us~" Neither Zhao Lichun nor Zhao Zhiyong responded. Ning Weidong fell into deep thought after he finished speaking. It seems that the situation in Handong is far worse than he expected. Now we have to make a decision: to meet the challenge head-on or to give up. But now that he was here, how could Ning Weidong give up so easily? What's more, the electronics factory is an important part of his entire plan. Just as he told Ge Zheng, he persisted even in the situation like Sulian, not to mention that now, he is still in China. Thinking of this, Ning Weidong had already made up his mind that he had to do it anyway. He raised his hand and looked at the watch: "Big brother, second brother, you haven't eaten yet, right? No matter how big the matter is, we can't go hungry, let's eat first."

The three of them had something on their minds and were not in the mood to try the local specialties, so they simply ate a bite in the guesthouse. They didn't talk about anything at the dinner table until they finished eating. After sitting for a while, Zhao Zhiyong left first. Only Ning Weidong and Zhao Lichun returned to the room. Ning Weidong brewed another pot of tea: "Brother, it seems that you are facing a lot of resistance here~" Zhao Lichun lowered his mouth and said in a deep voice: "Not only is there a lot of resistance, it's simply impossible to move forward~" Ning Weidong raised his eyebrows: "You don't give me any face at all?" Zhao Lichun said: "It seems okay on the surface, but in reality..." Ning Weidong paused for a few seconds and said, "Brother, if we give in, do you think the situation will get better?" Zhao Lichun frowned and looked at Ning Weidong, somewhat confused about what his brother-in-law was thinking. After thinking for a while, he said, "I'm not necessarily afraid. Now they are somewhat wary of me. After all, my father has taken a step forward. But if I give in... I'm afraid they will see through my true colors and become even more aggressive." Ning Weidong suddenly laughed and said, "Brother, you and I are thinking the same thing. We can't give up on this step!" Zhao Lichun secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but in fact he was more worried that Ning Weidong would back down. If Ning Weidong retires, the worst that can happen is that he moves to another place. There are more than just Handong in China. Zhao Lichun, however, will have to sit on the bench for a few years. At this time, Zhao Lichun revealed another piece of news: "There have been rumors these days that I will be seconded to the city." Ning Weidong's heart trembled. In the office, there is no such thing as a rumor without foundation. Once there is a rumor, it is a firepower reconnaissance. "What a great move to cut off the source of the problem!" Ning Weidong's eyes were gloomy. If Zhao Lichun was really transferred from Nanping County, it would be equivalent to completely ruining his previous plan. He turned and looked at Zhao Lichun again: "Brother, what do you think? Since the other party has spread the news, they must have offered a position with gold content, otherwise it would be too bullying." There is some truth in what Ning Weidong said. Zhao Lichun is not alone, he has the Zhao family behind him. If he is pushed to the limit, it will be bad for everyone. Transferring Zhao Lichun was a slap in the face of the Zhao family. Not giving them a sweet reward would be too much. Zhao Lichun said seriously, "I can't accept a sweet date after a slap in the face. If I really give in to their wishes, I'm afraid I won't be able to hold my head up high when I return to the capital." This is exactly what Ning Weidong wanted to hear. If the customer is more mature, he will definitely look at the other party's chips first, and will not even consider whether to raise the chip or not. It is obvious that Zhao Lichun has not yet reached that level of cultivation. He is still young and passionate. What's more, there is Ning Weidong, her brother-in-law, who is a good example. What kind of situation is Ning Weidong facing in Sulian? If he gets scared when he encounters a little difficulty in Handong, Zhao Lichun's pride will not allow it.

"Okay!" Ning Weidong patted Zhao Lichun's knee and said, "Brother, since you said that, we two brothers will make a big fuss in Handong this time! They told us to get out, but I still stayed here!" The two of them determined a common goal, and the next step was to take specific actions. Although he found the situation more difficult after arriving, Ning Weidong did not come here rashly. He had some plans in mind before coming. Now we are just making slight adjustments to deal with it. Ning Weidong said: "Brother, before I came here, I asked my father to contact the relationship in the Machinery Bureau here. I will go and take a look tomorrow." At this point, Ning Weidong sneered: "It's not up to them to say that we can't build our factory." Zhao Lichun reacted very quickly and immediately understood what Ning Weidong meant: "You want to use the name of the Provincial Machinery Bureau to force the electronics factory to be built?" Ning Weidong nodded: "That's what I mean. If the Machinery Bureau doesn't work, then let Li Yuanchao go the route of ordnance. But then Li Yuanchao will have the initiative. I don't want to leave unless it's absolutely necessary." Zhao Lichun frowned, thinking about Ning Weidong's two methods. If it succeeds, no one can stop it. But doing so will undoubtedly intensify the conflict. Zhao Lichun expressed his concerns. Ning Weidong smiled and said, "Brother, the reason why we are so passive now is that we have no cards to play. However, as long as the factory is built, we will not be alone." Zhao Lichun's heart trembled, and he couldn't help showing a bit of surprise. Thousands or tens of thousands of workers, organized and managed, what a concept! Zhao Lichun had been in Beijing before. The capital has its own rules. He is very accustomed to the rules of that kind of government agency, but lacks more extensive experience in struggle. This time Ning Weidong really learned a lesson. I couldn't help but feel emotional. No wonder Ning Weidong was able to make a breakthrough in the face of an almost dead end. Zhao Lichun couldn't help but reflect on why he didn't think of it. After all, he was shackled by some rules and regulations. No matter how I thought about it before, I always felt that the enemy was strong and I was weak, so I lost more than I won in this round. Unexpectedly, Ning Weidong found a breakthrough as soon as he arrived. The two discussed for a while, and Zhao Lichun did not leave until after nine o'clock in the evening. Ning Weidong accompanied him downstairs and watched him get into a shabby 212 jeep. Although it was already this late, Zhao Lichun still had to return to the county overnight to keep an eye on the situation there. The key to the follow-up lies in the result of Ning Weidong’s visit to the Provincial Machinery Bureau tomorrow. (End of this chapter)