Chapter 469 - 469: Coming (2)

Chapter 469: Coming (2)

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

“Indeed, I have to say the skewers in Fengtian are really delicious,” Zhou Chao said as he picked his teeth with a toothpick.

Lin Wu, full of anticipation, suggested, “Boss, how about we try another place tomorrow?”

“Well be going to Fuxing tomorrow. We can decide once we’re there. It’s getting late now; we still need to go back to the hotel. Let’s go!”

Upon hearing this, Lin Wu quickly went to settle the bill with the lady from the barbecue restaurant.

After leaving the barbecue restaurant, they flagged down a taxi by the roadside.

“Hilton Hotel.”

By the time Zhou Chao and Lin Wu reached the hotel, it was already half past ten in the evening. Since they were staying only for one night, Zhou Chao didn’t take out his exclusive card. Instead, he asked Lin Wu to book two standard rooms. After all, they had an early visit to Fuxing planned for the next day, and Zhou Chao didn’t want to add more tasks for himself.

Early the next morning, Zhou Chao and Lin Wu checked out of their rooms. They found a car rental agency near the hotel and rented a BMW. Zhou Chao planned to conduct a surprise inspection of the Fuxing Steel Plant, so he hadn’t arranged for Li Wei and the others to pick them up.

They drove leisurely along the way, and by the time they arrived at Fuxing, it was almost eleven o’clock. When they saw the completely transformed Fuxing Steel Plant, Zhou Chao couldn’t believe his eyes.

Standing on a small hill near the steel mill, looking at the steel mill, which was several times larger than before, it was clear that Ye Zhengfeng didn’t deceive him, and Li Wei had been moving too quickly.

“Give Xiao Wu a call,” Zhou Chao said as he looked out at the vast steel mill. “Tell him to come out quietly and find a place. It’s almost lunchtime.”

Lin Wu nodded without asking why and took out his phone to call Lin Wu.

The call was quickly answered.

“Hey, Brother Wu!”

“Xiao Wu, are you busy now? Is it convenient to talk?”

“Not busy at all. I was just about to have lunch. I’m in my office right now. Is there something you need?”

“We’ve arrived at Fuxing. We’re outside the steel plant. Find a quiet place and well come to meet you.”

Xiao Wu hesitated for a moment, then asked, “Brother Wu, do I need to inform Director Li and the others?”

“No need. Just you alone. Once you find a place, send me the location.”

“Got it!” Although Xiao Wu wasn’t particularly bright, he quickly figured out what was going on. He picked up his car keys and left the office in a hurry.

Zhou Chao glanced at Lin Wu, gesturing for him to open the door.

The door swung open, revealing a young female server holding a menu.

“Hello, may I take your order now?”

Lin Wu turned to Xiao Wu, who was sitting down, and asked, “Have you decided on your order?”

Xiao Wu awkwardly smiled and said, “1 forgot.”

Lin Wu gave him an exasperated look, then stepped aside to let the server enter.

The server glanced at everyone and tactfully walked over to Zhou Chao, spreading the menu in front of him, saying, “Sir, here is our menu. Please have a look.”

Zhou Chao gave the female server a meaningful look, then picked up the menu and started perusing it. After a while, he ordered several signature dishes and some northeastern specialties, such as pork stew with vermicelli.

When the server left with the menu, Lin Wu and Xiao Wu began chatting and sharing some of their anecdotes.

In less than half an hour, the server returned with three food carts, presenting a variety of delicious dishes that delighted Lin Wu and Xiao Wu.

Lin Wu and Xiao Wu eagerly picked up their chopsticks and stared at Zhou Chao.

“Go ahead, don’t just stare at me,” Zhou Chao said and began eating.

“Honestly, this food is really generous in portion, especially considering we’re in the northeast. It’s almost as much as two servings in some places in the south,” Lin Wu remarked, feeling a bit amazed.

The result was a silent agreement, as Zhou Chao continued eating quietly, and Xiao Wu, seeing that his boss wasn’t talking, hesitated to continue the conversation.

Lin Wu followed suit and focused on his meal.

After finishing their meal, Zhou Chao and the other two left the hotel without lingering, heading straight for the steel plant.

“Boss, should we go to Direvtor Li’s office first or take a tour?” Xiao Wu asked, tilting his head.

Zhou Chao remained silent for a moment before saying, “Let’s take a tour first. I want to see the actual situation of the steel plant, and then we can visit Li Wei.”

Xiao Wu nodded, and they soon arrived at the entrance of the Fuxing Steel Plant. Without stopping, they drove in.

“Boss, this is D Block, and here is C Block. These are the newly expanded areas mainly for producing special steel. The E and F Blocks are used for producing regular steel. The company’s research institute is also in F Block. As for A and B Blocks, they are the original old factory areas, which you are familiar with,” Xiao Wu introduced the situation of the steel plant as they entered the plant area, driving slowly to give Zhou Chao an overview of the facility.

“Yes, not bad, and they’ve maintained good hygiene too. Let’s go, and see what our Director Li is up to in the office!”

“Alright!” Xiao Wu gently accelerated, and the speed of the car increased..