Fishing and Hunting 82, Starting with Three Sisters Who Overprotect Their Brothers

Chapter 130 A Defeated Journey

What's the connection between an agricultural machinery factory and well drilling?

Lin Deqiang frowned and asked in confusion.

"Brother Zhang, what exactly do you mean?" Zhou Daguo asked immediately.

He could sense that Zhang Wenshan had ulterior motives.

Zhang Wenshan took a deep breath and organized his thoughts.

"Section Chief Zhou is no outsider, so I'll be frank. There's a possibility of drought this year, and the villages all want to drill wells, but they don't have the money. If our factory can drill machine wells, could we work together?"

"Our village provides the manpower, and our factory provides the technology; perhaps we can get some subsidies from higher authorities."

"If feasible, we can also promote and publicize it on a large scale."

He never had any hope of fixing the well from the beginning.

The second option is to drill a well.

However, drilling wells is currently an astronomical undertaking, and Zhou Daguo's estimate of 3,000 or more is a conservative one.

This method essentially gives agricultural machinery manufacturers an opportunity to achieve political success and gain fame.

The only problem is...

Once you speak out, the initiative is no longer in your own hands, but right now, there really isn't a better way.

"Tell me in detail." Zhou Daguo's eyes lit up, as if he had vaguely grasped something.

"Then I'll be polite."

Zhang Wenshan briefly explained his idea.

The drought is imminent, and given the current situation in the village, no matter how hard we try, the grain production will eventually decrease.

If human beings could truly overcome natural disasters, there would be no historical records of "a great famine in which people ate each other."

We had no choice but to try anything, even if it seemed hopeless.

"What's wrong with your brain?" After hearing this, Zhou Daguo slammed his hand on the table and almost jumped up. His displeasure vanished instantly.

He knew the situation at the agricultural machinery factory all too well.

Production targets have been cut again and again. The inspection team from the south came, clearly intending to carry out restructuring like other places.

He performed like crazy, wanting to show off his abilities in front of the inspection team and leaders.

They were afraid of losing their positions and being relegated to the second line.

Regrettably, with little success.

A banquet that clearly offered a chance to shine was almost turned into a disgrace due to various reasons.

Fortunately, he managed to stay calm thanks to the red-tailed golden carp. Unfortunately, it was Zhang Wenshan who stood out, and even the leaders praised him.

If he can make this happen—

"Come with me, you all, to report."

Zhou Daguo stood up impatiently, grabbed Zhang Wenshan's hand, and pulled Lin Deqiang along with him.

"What is it?"

Yang Zhigang was sitting behind his desk, his brows furrowed, holding a document in his hand, his face terribly gloomy.

Seeing Zhou Daguo bring Lin Deqiang and Zhang Wenshan in, he frowned and spoke in an unfriendly tone.

"Factory Director, let me introduce you. This is Comrade Zhang Wenshan, who is also Section Chief Lin's brother-in-law."

Zhou Daguo stepped forward and introduced the two parties.

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"This is our factory director, Yang Zhigang."

"Hello, leader." Zhang Wenshan immediately put on a smile and greeted him politely.

"Is that the lucky fish you caught?" Yang Zhigang raised his eyelids slightly, his voice revealing neither joy nor anger.

"I was lucky to catch it." Zhang Wenshan's heart skipped a beat, and he vaguely sensed that the worst possible outcome might be about to occur.

"Indeed, a promising young man." Yang Zhigang turned to look at Zhou Daguo. "Why did you bring him along?"

"Here's the thing, Comrade Zhang has an idea and would like to ask you to give it your approval," Zhou Daguo said, gesturing with his eyes.

"Director Yang, our village—"

Zhang Wenshan repeated what he had said before, interspersing it with various potential benefits for the agricultural machinery factory and Yang Zhigang.

However, Yang Zhigang remained completely unmoved after hearing this.

"Yes, young comrades are quick-witted and have ideas, I will consider them."

Upon hearing this, Lin Deqiang immediately became anxious.

"Factory director, what are we still considering? Give us a definite answer as to whether our agricultural machinery factory can actually do this. How many villagers are waiting for our lives to be saved?"

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"Deqiang, I have to criticize you for this." Yang Zhigang put on a stern face, adopting a businesslike demeanor. "We're an agricultural machinery factory, not a well-drilling team. Can we make decisions on a whim?"

"Whether it can be done or not, and how to do it, all need to be discussed and studied in a meeting."

"It's not that we don't want to help our farmers, it's that we need to help them in a planned way. We promised on our own, so are you going to take responsibility if we fail to deliver?"

Lin Deqiang straightened his neck, about to speak.

Yang Zhigang sneered, "You can't take that responsibility either. Alright, you guys can go back now."

"factory:

Before Lin Deqiang could say anything more, Zhou Daguo quickly pulled him back and gave Zhang Wenshan a push.

"Then, factory manager, we'll head back now. You're busy."

As soon as he stepped out of the office, Lin Deqiang kicked the wall: "What the hell? You're in the nick of time and you're acting like nothing's wrong."

""

"Alright," Zhou Daguo patted him on the shoulder and said, "You guys go back first, I'll try to get it done again when I have a chance."

"Thank you for your help."

Zhang Wenshan nodded, then took his brother-in-law's leave.

"Our town also has a forest farm and a grain depot—it's a pity you're too late, the leaders just left." Lin Deqiang mentioned several places in a row.

"No need, brother-in-law," Zhang Wenshan said. "Even if someone knew how, they wouldn't give it to us for free. Besides, the higher-ups have already made arrangements for drought relief."

Just like the captain said, there will be reinforcements, and no one will die even if we tighten our belts.

If we want to preserve more food, we can only rely on ourselves.

After offering a few words of comfort to his brother-in-law, Zhang Wenshan headed home.

Meanwhile, in the purchasing department office.

"Master, what's the matter?"

"Did they send some good stuff again?"

"No, stop overthinking it, get to work—" Zhou Daguo waved his hand impatiently, his tone irritated.

Before he could finish speaking, a young clerk walked into the office: "Section Chief Zhou, the factory manager wants you to come over immediately."

Zhou Daguo's face stiffened instantly; the worst-case scenario was about to unfold.

He suppressed his emotions and went to the factory manager's office again.

"This is what I just wrote, what do you think?"

Yang Zhigang pushed a piece of paper with messy handwriting forward.

Zhou Daguo quickly stepped forward and glanced at it.

The above content is almost a carbon copy of what Zhang Wenshan said.

The only change was that someone from Chishongtun came to ask for help, and Yang Zhigang came up with a cooperation plan, while Zhang Wenshan became a marginal figure.

"What do you mean?"

"I'm planning to find an opportunity to report it. You know what to say to Section Chief Lin."

"it is good."

Zhou Daguo knew perfectly well that Yang Zhigang was trying to steal the credit.

He opened his mouth as if to say something, but in the end he just nodded.

Perhaps this is the best outcome.

If things are done well, Chishongtun will be able to overcome the crisis.

the other side.

An open space not far from the agricultural machinery factory.

Wang Kai ran back, panting: "I found out, Zhang Wenshan hired someone to repair the well."

"A well?"

Li Dong frowned, his eyes full of calculation.

A moment later, he suddenly laughed, his face full of smugness.

"Let's see how you turn things around this time."