Twenty years of cold chain

Recently, Li Shenglong revealed some shocking inside information to Hu Shutong: certain positions at Sanhe are under investigation, non-compliance in the factory area is being rectified, and personnel changes are frequent.

As for the cooperation between Tongxing and Sanhe, although the formalities have begun, the process is extremely slow. Li Shenglong's phone call confirmed Hu Shutong's suspicions, but Bao Xiaoyang's methods still shocked him. Li Shenglong also subtly hinted at something to Hu Shutong.

A car was traveling from Mozi County to Qingyan, with two middle-aged people inside.

"Old Luan, when we see Shutong, don't take the things out of the trunk yet. Just put them in Shutong's car when we get back."

"What are you thinking? Shutong's car is for daily business trips. What kind of behavior is it to give him some cured meat and fried cakes? Don't worry, there are plenty of clever people out there. I'll take care of it."

Luan Qizhen looked fierce, wearing large sunglasses and gripping the steering wheel with one hand. In contrast, Hu Wankui didn't lean back in his seat the whole way, hunching over slightly with his hands clasped in front of his abdomen, appearing somewhat nervous.

"I'll have to talk about this later. The park has been open for so long, and you two haven't even been allowed to come and see it!"

"Get lost! What business is it of yours! I can only check a few furrows and rows of land. Besides, I'm already too busy taking care of the customers. Why are we causing trouble? The factory is not like home."

The car slowed down a bit, and Hu Wankui's casual remark touched Luan Qizhen, because he said exactly the same thing as Luan Pingxin!

"Old Luan, it's really not worth us making this trip. Having Pingxin and Shutong say a few words would be much more effective than our two old faces."

Hu Wankui, unaware of the father-daughter affair, was only fueled by this revelation. "Old Hu, you're all going too far! When Shutong was raising funds for this park, I put in a lot of effort! Back then, when he couldn't collect vegetables, I personally bribed Boss Bao and Master Long, some even exchanging fruit for them!"

Suddenly, like firecrackers going off, Hu Wan-kui quickly tried to calm him down, "Old Luan, don't be angry! This time I'll definitely put in a good word for you with Shu-tong!"

Luan Qizhen wasn't about to stop. "You guys are something else! You're all busy taking care of clients, while I'm just causing trouble! With all the things I've done, shouldn't I be the first one to cut in line? How come I'm getting further and further out of the queue? There's an old saying, 'Don't let the good stuff go to outsiders,' but in my case, it's like I'm watching outsiders feast! Let me tell you, if this doesn't work out, I won't acknowledge anyone! Not even girls!"

Seeing that Luan Qizhen was truly enraged, Hu Wankui said, "Don't worry, just like we discussed last night, we'll definitely give you a good helping hand this time!"

"Old Hu, I'm not saying I have to piggyback on anything, but in the current environment, I really need to find another way! Those days when you could just hoard goods and sell them are gone forever!"

"I know Shutong well enough. He remembers everything you've done. We're sure we can reach an agreement this time."

"Hmph! Once they've grown wings, they might not even be worth a second glance at that sycamore tree!"

Upon seeing Tongxing, Hu Wankui was stunned. He couldn't believe his eyes and asked Luan Qizhen twice if he had come to the wrong place. He thought it was just a few rows of houses and some vehicles, but it turned out to be larger than a dozen vegetable plots occupied by a dozen households. The cold storage was as tall as a three-story building, and the park had roads, streetlights, and greenery. One refrigerated truck after another drove towards him.

However, seeing Luan Qizhen's emotions, Hu Wankui couldn't show too much, but unconsciously started rubbing his hands together.

Hu Shutong didn't greet him in the parking lot. He only saw Luan Qizhen walking out hurriedly as he got out of the car and headed towards the office area. Luan Qizhen snorted and put his hands behind his back. Hu Shutong didn't even have time to say hello before he could only see his back.

"Boss, what did you do to offend him? Take it easy this time, he's really angry."

"Don't worry, Dad, I know how to handle this."

"This isn't just going through the motions; it's about getting things done!"

"Okay, okay, I know. Where are the things my mom packed for me?"

After saying this, Hu Wankui chased after Luan Qizhen with his hands behind his back, leaving Hu Shutong scratching his head in the middle.

Luan Qizhen sneered at Hu Wankui, "Look at your son! If it were a client, he'd be eagerly waiting for half an hour. But when it's us, he's incredibly reluctant to even move an inch!"

"Shutong was probably busy just now, why are you making such a fuss about that?"

Luan Qizhen muttered under his breath, "Busy with no head? He's just heartless! And you're telling me he remembers everything?"

In the office, while Hu Shutong was pouring tea, Hu Wankui kept giving Luan Qizhen meaningful glances, but the guy looked like he had just crawled out of the stove, with a bitter and angry expression on his face, clearly unhappy and uncomfortable.

Hu Shutong originally wanted to chat about everyday things first, but seeing this, he decided not to make things awkward. However, he completely understood Luan Qizhen's attitude; Uncle Luan had indeed been holding back some things for a long time.

Hu Shutong picked up the phone and said, "Notify the people from yesterday's morning meeting that a client is coming over for a meeting, which will be held in the conference room in half an hour."

As soon as the call ended, Luan Qizhen suddenly stood up. "What kind of meeting is this? You don't have the final say in Tongxing's affairs? Can't the two of us just talk?"

"Uncle Luan, we've already talked, but I'll still have to talk to them later. Why not take this opportunity to let everyone know about your orchard? That way, the cooperation will progress more smoothly."

"See, see! I knew it!" Luan Qizhen pointed at Hu Shutong, then looked at Hu Wankui. "What did I tell you? Here we go again, all this talk! Listen to that tone! It's not like you can't make decisions, what do you have to discuss with your subordinates!"

"Dad, if you don't want to participate in this meeting, you can wait for me here, or you can wander around."

In an instant, Luan Qizhen grabbed Hu Wankui's arm, a sight that almost made Hu Shutong burst out laughing. Luan Qizhen inwardly cursed Hu Shutong, thinking that once Hu Wankui was out of the way, he would run wild during the meeting.

"Old Hu! What did we talk about last night?!"

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I've loved cold chain logistics for twenty years.