11: A sea change

Come, come, everyone listen up, this is the first weapon launched by our 316 Military Factory. The Factory Director said, regardless of cost, we're selling it at a low price!

The QLU90 Sniper Grenade Launcher, now only twenty-eight thousand per unit, and you can take it home, but there's a small condition: you have to pay eighty percent as a deposit first, for good luck and to show your sincerity!

If you want to buy, come find me to sign the order. Don't forget to bring the bank draft.

This price shocked everyone.

Everyone looked at each other, their eyes full of disbelief.

Old Wei was already sitting in the office chair, taking out a pile of blank forms and pens from the drawer, ready to start recording.

Um, Company Commander, I didn't expect the price to be so affordable. What I said before doesn't count anymore, I want a thousand units!

I want some too, we want two thousand units.

We want thirteen hundred units!

We want eight hundred units...

Tang Ziwei stood beside Old Wei, saying with a smile, "Okay, no problem. Take out the bank drafts, let's start filling out the forms."

Huang Fuyuan witnessed the scene before him, a trace of confusion flashing in his eyes.

He leaned closer to Secretary Liu and whispered, "Secretary Liu, is all this real, or is it a play specially put on for us?"

A hint of confusion also showed in Secretary Liu's eyes. He pondered for a moment before replying in a firm tone, "How can there be such a coincidence in the world? This must be a show."

They definitely hired actors, Secretary Liu, you must not be fooled!

Huang Fuyuan reminded him.

However, seeing how naturally they took out the bank drafts, I again feel it doesn't look fake.

Secretary Liu's conviction began to waver.

His legs seemed out of control, and he couldn't help but want to get closer to find out the truth.

When his eyes caught sight of the bank drafts handed to Tang Ziwei, he was struck as if by lightning, freezing on the spot, cold sweat breaking out.

Those... those bank drafts, they look a bit... not right, could they be fake?

Secretary Liu's voice gradually weakened, almost inaudible, his face grew paler, and his heart began to feel uneasy.

Xu Ning's previous bold words echoed in his mind.

A military factory on the verge of bankruptcy, he naturally didn't take it seriously; but what if the 316 Military Factory really rose up?

The revenge of a military factory was something he couldn't afford to bear.

Did Xu Ning's previous tough attitude really mean the factory had turned around?

But how could this be possible?

There was almost no one to be seen in the factory.

This Xu Ning, after returning from an exhibition, what earth-shattering changes had occurred?

Just as he was lost in thought, a voice from the doorway interrupted him, "Excuse me, is the Factory Director in?"

The voice from the doorway interrupted his thoughts.

Looking up, he saw several smiling visitors standing at the doorway, each holding a newspaper.

Tang Ziwei recognized these acquaintances at a glance—they were the Factory Directors of several machinery factories who had previously delayed final payments.

They had actually come in person.

Oh dear, isn't this Factory Director Wang, Factory Director Li, and Factory Director Zhao?

What good news brings you here?

Tang Ziwei warmly greeted them, while the registration matters were left to Old Wei to handle.

The smiles of the Factory Directors were slightly stiff but quickly returned to normal.

The leading Factory Director Wang stepped forward and warmly congratulated her, "We've come to offer our congratulations!"

You've made it to the front page headlines, truly bringing glory to the country!

Tang Ziwei accepted the newspaper handed by Factory Director Wang with confusion. The headline prominently read: [316 Military Factory Shocks the World by Displaying High-Tech Weapon at Military Industry Exhibition!]

Seeing this news, we were all shocked!

Your factory truly has hidden talents!

So, we quickly came to congratulate you.

Factory Director Wang continued.

Director Li, please rest assured, we have already transferred all the previous final payments into your account.

You can check the bank account at any time.

Us too, Director Li, we apologize for the trouble we caused you before, please be magnanimous.

The other Factory Directors also offered apologies and congratulations, "We really had some issues with Capital turnover. As soon as we got the money, we immediately transferred it to you."

Tang Ziwei was stunned for a moment, then understood their intention, and a knowing smile appeared on her face.

Don't worry, we're all friends, we can understand such minor incidents.

It's fine as long as the money has arrived. Let's just turn the page on this matter.

Factory Director Wang waved his hand magnanimously, looked around, and asked, "Company Commander Tang, where is the new Factory Director?

Could you introduce me?"

Xu Ning was standing quietly behind Tang Ziwei, his gaze also drawn by the newspaper in Tang Ziwei's hand.

In this era where information was not yet so convenient, newspapers were an important way for people to obtain information.

Seeing his deeds printed in lead type, Xu Ning couldn't help but feel a trace of curiosity and anticipation in his heart.

Haha, far away yet right in front of you.

Tang Ziwei humorously turned sideways and pointed, bringing Xu Ning into everyone's view, "Everyone, this is the new Factory Director of our 316 Military Factory—Xu Ning!"

She introduced proudly, "Factory Director Xu is a university student from the Capital Military Industry Institute. That new weapon that shone brilliantly in the newspaper is precisely from his hand!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's eyes focused on Xu Ning.

They were surprised to find that the one who designed the world-shocking weapon was such a young and handsome man.

Secretary Liu, on the other hand, looked bewildered. He knew nothing about any new weapons or the world being shocked, only watching the changes in the surrounding people's attitudes towards this new Factory Director with confusion.

The Factory Directors reacted quickly, stepping forward one after another to shake hands with Xu Ning and greet him.

The younger generation is truly formidable!

Pleased to meet you, pleased to meet you!

Their words of flattery were endless.

Secretary Liu seized the opportunity to take a newspaper from the hand of one of the Factory Directors, eager to understand what had happened.

When his gaze fell upon the shocking headline on the front page, he felt a wave of dizziness, his eyes widening, almost unable to believe his own eyes.

If Huang Fuyuan hadn't supported him in time, he might have already fallen to the ground.

My goodness, what they said was actually true?

Secretary Liu's face instantly turned as pale as paper.

At the same time, Huang Fuyuan's heart was also in turmoil.

As a businessman, he had a natural sensitivity to numbers.

One gun is twenty-eight thousand, so a thousand guns would be...

He couldn't help but swallow, recalling his previous extravagant actions, his face immediately feeling hot.

He hurriedly picked up the money box on the table, exchanged a glance with Secretary Liu, and asked with a trembling voice, "Secretary Liu, what... what should we do?"

What else can we do? Leave!

Secretary Liu gritted his teeth and let out a low growl.

At this moment, he wished he could find a hole to crawl into.

Should we say goodbye to them before leaving?

Huang Fuyuan asked hesitantly.

Haven't you embarrassed yourself enough?

Hurry and leave!

Secretary Liu snapped angrily.

Thus, the two left the office dejectedly and disappeared into the dim corridor.