Married the Tough Guy After Transmigrating
Chapter 276 - 278: Snatching the Formula

Chapter 276: Chapter 278: Snatching the Formula

"Since this year, Yu County Food Factory has not only cooperated with foreigners but also made a name for itself in the Friendship Building and even appeared in the daily newspaper. I heard that the upper echelons have instructed Yu County Food Factory and the textile factory to participate in this diplomatic exchange meeting?"

There are only so many spots available for the diplomatic exchange each year, and if both of those factories attend, it would certainly mean that two others would have to be bumped.

But whichever it was, it had nothing to do with their food factory.

Yet if their food factory managed to obtain the formula from Yu County Food Factory, they would definitely be able to participate in the diplomatic exchange.

As Director Ma thought about this, he became extremely excited.

Minister Fang was of course aware of the quotas for this diplomatic exchange, and without hesitation, he replied, "Yes, the leadership proposed that Yu County Food Factory and the textile factory should participate in this diplomatic exchange. What’s the matter? Do you have an opinion on this?"

Director Ma coughed softly and said, "Minister Fang, I believe that Yu County Food Factory and the textile factory may not be able to attend this diplomatic exchange."

Upon hearing this, Minister Fang’s face was filled with confusion, "Why not?"

He hadn’t heard any unofficial news that would prevent these two factories from participating.

If those two factories didn’t want to participate, that would be outright impossible.

The slots for the annual diplomatic exchange were something every major factory fought tooth and nail for, so only a fool would refuse to participate.

Director Ma chuckled and said, "Minister Fang, Yu County is in such a mess right now, how could they possibly attend this diplomatic exchange?"

Minister Fang frowned upon hearing this and asked, "Director Ma, what do you mean by that?"

"Minister, there’s a severe flood disaster occurring in Yu County right now. Safety is a concern; how could they possibly attend? Even if they wanted to, they wouldn’t be able to! Moreover, this flood won’t recede quickly, and the machinery in the factories is likely all damaged. To buy new machines and restart production would take at least a month. Yu County Food Factory and the textile factory must have numerous orders, and if they default, there will be a hefty sum to pay in compensation. Minister Fang, why don’t you suggest to Minister Lin that our factory could help with production? What do you say?"

After saying this, Director Ma was smugly waiting for Minister Fang to quickly secure the formula for him.

Once that happened, it would be their food factory that became famous, and as the factory director, how much prestige he would gain!

Upon hearing Director Ma’s suggestion, Minister Fang’s expression instantly turned icy cold.

He certainly didn’t know that Director Ma had such a thought.

If he truly did what Director Ma suggested, he wouldn’t need to wait until tomorrow night to become notorious in the business circles.

Everyone would know that Minister Fang took advantage of a crisis; as a compatriot, not only did he fail to lend a helping hand while his people were suffering, but he also attempted to gain from their misfortune by trying to acquire their formula.

Minister Fang sneered, "Director Ma, I had no idea you were so ’shrewd’. Having you as a factory director is indeed a waste of talent. How about I leave my minister position to you?"

Initially, when Director Ma heard Minister Fang praise him for being ’shrewd’, his face broke into a broad smile, but upon hearing the full statement, his expression froze instantly.

"Minister, I am just considering the well-being of our Huaxia people. Those marinated duck flavors and garments from the textile factory are extremely popular right now. The number of orders we’re receiving is enormous; missing out on a little over a month could make us hundreds of thousands. I’m also thinking about earning foreign exchange for our province and our country."

Minister Fang’s face turned pitch black, "Don’t you say that to me a second time."

With that, Minister Fang hung up the phone.

Director Ma was completely baffled and seething with rage at the same time.

Such a great opportunity, he just couldn’t fathom what Minister Fang was thinking.

Not only had Minister Lin received the call, but Mr. Sun and Mr. Niu had also gotten calls.

The two old men were so angry they cursed outright.

Mr. Sun, especially known for his hot temper, cursed someone’s ancestors for eighteen generations, "Bullshit! You may not look pretty, but you sure dream pretty.

You’re going to help with our production? Just say you want to freeload. If it’s our formula you want, just take it; what you’re doing is no different from thieves.

Your poor ancestors must be writhing in pain underground, knowing about your vile heart, Lai Sun, you coward..."

Mr. Sun ended the call with a sharp pain in his chest. Secretary Zhang, seeing this, comforted him, "Director, since these people have called us,

it seems our factory’s participation in the trade fair is already a done deal; otherwise, they wouldn’t be trying to snatch our formula."

Mr. Sun was reminded by Secretary Zhang and suddenly had a revelation.

His mouth broke into an unstoppable smile, "I’ll call Minister Lin."

When Mr. Sun called Minister Lin, and as soon as the call connected, he heard Minister Lin swearing furiously, "You want our formulas and designs? No chance.

All of you, get lost, a bunch of shameless old bastards."

Mr. Sun guessed what was happening as soon as he heard Minister Lin so angry and quickly said, "Minister Lin, it’s me, Old Sun."

Minister Lin, recognizing the voice, sighed in relief and said irritably, "Why are you calling me?"

Mr. Sun chuckled, "Minister Lin, are our food factory and textile factory going to the trade fair?"

Minister Lin was a bit surprised, "Who told you that?"

"I guessed. I received quite a few calls today, all from other food factories, claiming that we can’t produce due to the flood.

They asked us to hand over our formula so they could help produce. I cursed them right back. Why should we let them enjoy the fruits of our hard work for free?

How did all these factories know about our formula? Could it be because we’re attending the trade fair, and they’re jealous, trying to take our formula and replace us at the event?"

Minister Lin didn’t hide the truth, "The higher-ups did say we should attend, but the spots haven’t been finalized yet, who knows if something will change.

Ah, we were so lucky to be considered for the trade fair, and now we suffer this misfortune with the flood."

Mr. Sun was unfazed, "The trade fair is still months away, by then our factory will definitely be safe and sound."

Minister Lin nodded, praying for the flood to pass quickly.

After hanging up, Mr. Sun’s gloomy mood of the past few days vanished in an instant, replaced by a face full of joy.

He never thought he would one day represent the factory at a trade fair; it was a surprise more exciting than earning millions.

That girl Xiao Xu was truly his lucky star. To be honest, he had never thought about participating in a trade fair in his life; it was just lip service.

Thinking of Xiao Xu, he wondered how the girl was doing.

Xu Ying, whom he was thinking about, was busy around the stove.

The dam had been blocked in turns, and the rain wasn’t as heavy as before, significantly reducing the water level.

Now the villagers were no longer in danger of losing their lives, they had food aided by the government and people from other regions, and there were no immediate concerns.

They just ate, drank, and slept at home all day. She thought she would definitely gain a few pounds after this flood.

"Your cooking skills are quite impressive." Zhang Zhiguo, enticed by the aroma, leapt up to Xu Ying’s upstairs.

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