Reborn as Zhao Ruilong of Handong, I will defy fate.

afternoon.

Cai Chenggong slowly opened his eyes.

Suddenly, I felt a wave of soreness all over my body.

He turned his head slightly.

His wife, Xu Meili, was still fast asleep, her hair disheveled.

Then look to the other side.

There were many crumpled pieces of paper scattered on the ground.

I tried to sit up slowly, and my bones felt like they were about to fall apart.

I struggled to get up, drank some water, went to the bathroom, and then prepared to catch up on my sleep.

Just as I was about to fall asleep, I heard a buzzing sound.

I struggled to get up and found my phone.

As soon as the call connected, Lao Liao's anxious voice came through.

"Mr. Cai, you finally answered the phone. The local garment companies in Linjiang have raised questions about our project and even gathered to protest, saying that the bidding process was clearly biased."

Cai Chenggong gave a disdainful, cold smile.

"I thought it was something big. Why are you so excited?"

"Let them question it. We've won so many bids in a row, while they haven't gotten a single one. It's normal for them to be a little resentful."

"However, everything we did, from the bidding documents to the bid evaluation, was legal and compliant. Let them question us if they want!"

"The reason we have to go through all this trouble of bidding and tendering is because we're afraid that if we just sign a contract directly, they'll be even more resentful!"

"What are you questioning now? What's there to question? Don't you know that whoever has the strongest connections is the boss?"

Old Liao on the other end of the phone hurriedly asked:

So you mean we should just ignore it and not ask any questions?

Cai Chenggong sneered, "Nonsense, why do you care about them?"

"Our bidding process is completely legal and compliant; even the Emperor himself would have to accept it!"

Cai Chenggong was full of confidence.

He believes that with the legal bidding process in place and the strong support of Zhong Laoshuji, the project will be successful.

How much of a stir can a group of clothing business owners from Linjiang Province make?

Comparing connections and backing?

Do they have that capability?

Even the top official of Linjiang Province couldn't defy Zhong Zhengguo!

"Fine, then I'll leave it at that."

"Don't worry about it, just wait for the contract to be signed and payment to be collected. I need the payment urgently!"

At this point, Cai Chenggong didn't forget to remind him:

"Oh, by the way, don't forget to watch CCTV Finance Channel at 7:40 tonight."

"Okay, Mr. Cai, I will definitely watch it on time."

Cai Chenggong put down his phone and went back to sleep.

This sleep lasted until the sun set in the west.

Xu Meili, who was the first to wake up, felt weak all over, as if she had been soaking in a hot spring for too long.

I carefully lifted the covers and got out of bed.

Xu Meili took her phone and went to the bathroom.

Looking in the mirror at the bruises on my body.

Not only did he not feel the slightest dissatisfaction, but he was also overjoyed.

“Hey Lian, my husband tried that drug last night, oh my, it’s really too strong.”

"Sister, I've lived for so many years, and this is the first time I've felt what it means to be as happy as an immortal."

"Oh right, how much stock do you have left? Only three boxes left? Oh, don't sell them, keep them all for me, I'll buy them all!"

"I know that he should only take one pill a day at most. I didn't intend for Lao Cai to eat it as a meal. I was planning to have him give it away. Other people have power and influence and lack nothing, but they probably only lack this kind of powerful medicine!"

……

7 p.m.

Xu Meili prepared a sumptuous dinner with her parents before waking her husband.

"I actually slept all day?"

I hurriedly put on my pajamas, picked up my phone, and made a call while walking.

"Hey Lao Zheng, I drank too much with clients last night and just woke up."

"Well then, I'm leaving the task of organizing the workers to watch the show to you!"

After sitting down in the living room, Cai Chenggong saw that the DV camera was already set up in front of the TV.

He immediately smiled slightly at his wife.

My wife isn't very pretty, but she's very thoughtful.

After eating and drinking her fill, she wiped her mouth and sat down in the living room.

I lit a cigarette, lay back on the sofa, and watched the news broadcast.

I used to wish there was more news so I could learn more about major events at home and abroad.

But today...

He wished it would end quickly, and that the weather forecast, which so many people love to watch, would stop airing.

Unfortunately, the more anxious you are, the slower time seems to go.

At this moment, it is the news broadcast with the highest viewership nationwide and the undisputed number one reach.

The broadcast is reporting on the signing of an investment cooperation agreement between the China Railway Administration, Handong Province, and Tianhai City for the first phase of the Yanhu High-speed Railway project.

This marks the first time China has invested in and constructed a high-speed railway with a speed of 350 kilometers per hour.

This is also the first time that social capital has been attracted to participate in investment and advanced foreign high-speed rail technology has been introduced.

Construction is expected to begin this year and be completed in three years. At that time, the journey from Jingzhou to Tianhai will take as little as one hour.

"After the high-speed rail started construction, it will only take an hour to get there?"

"At this speed, wouldn't it only take half an hour to get from Jingzhou to Lüzhou?"

Cai Chenggong secretly made some plans.

As the classic "Fishermen's Song at Dusk" music began to play.

The weather forecast that many people must watch is here.

With time running out, Cai Chenggong started using the DV camera.

"Hurry up! It's about to air!"

"Come on, come on!"

Xu Meili carried a large plate of freshly washed fruit to the sofa and sat down.

The parents also put on their reading glasses and sat down, full of anticipation.

After one advertisement after another finished playing.

The Economic Observation program airs on time.

"Hello everyone..."

After the host finished his announcement, a banner appeared.

"Winning bids across provinces consecutively? Is it rigged or truly fair?"

Upon seeing tonight's headline, Tsai Cheng-cheng did not find anything unusual.

"Recently, our program received several tip-off calls from Linjiang Province, alleging that there were underhanded dealings in the bidding process for several projects organized in their province. A clothing company from Handong was even able to win several large bids in the area..."

When the video was played, the scene that came into view was not the factory area of ​​Dafeng Apparel Group.

Instead, it was a group of indignant people who gathered in front of the Linjiang Provincial Public Trading Center building to protest.

Seeing this scene reminded me of Lao Liao's phone call.

Cai Chenggong still did not attract attention.

"What are these defeated enemies doing making such a fuss?"

"Why bother bidding if you have no connections, background, or ability? Are you just asking for humiliation?"

Seeing their counterparts in Linjiang Province protesting and accusing them with great enthusiasm.

Cai Chenggong showed no signs of nervousness or fear; on the contrary, he exuded the smugness of a victor.

As the camera panned to the director of the trading center being interviewed by reporters.

When faced with the camera, the director naturally avoided the main issues and gave vague answers.

In short, the core idea is that the bidding process must be legal and compliant.

If you have specific questions, it is recommended that you contact the relevant department.

As for which departments are involved, that's none of his business.

The camera switched back to the live stream.

Opposite the host sat an old man with a refined demeanor and a shiny bald head.

"We are honored to have invited our special commentator, the renowned economics professor Mr. Kang Yaohui, to discuss today's topic."

"Before Professor Kang explains the mystery to us, let's watch a short video of the program team's interviews in Handong Province."

The scene then shifts again.

This time, it started off astonishing.

All that could be seen was the darkness of night.

Workers are busy painting the rusty gate and clearing weeds from the parking lot and wasteland in the factory area.

"When our team of photographers, who were traveling by train to Jingzhou, arrived at Dafeng Garment Group, what we saw and photographed was a scene of bustling activity, with workers cleaning and tidying up overnight."

"Seeing the workers so busy, the photographer didn't disturb them. The next day, when the photographer returned to the same location, the group seemed to have been completely transformed..."

As the introduction began, the video footage sped up.

As dawn broke, many workers arrived at work either by bicycle or on foot.

Everyone was in high spirits, all smiles, and in great spirits.

Then, cars of various brands, such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, and Volkswagen, drove in one after another.

Interestingly, these well-dressed people soon emerged.

Some people left on foot, while others took taxis.

But none of them work at Dafeng Apparel Group.

Those who don't know the situation might think that the group's factory area has been turned into a parking lot.

Upon seeing this, Cai Chenggong immediately sensed that something was amiss.

Why does the production team include a photographer? Did they take the train to Jingzhou in advance?

Throughout the entire process, Director Zhang never mentioned to himself that there were other colleagues responsible for location shooting.

Xu Meili had already sensed that something was wrong.

"Honey, this TV show doesn't seem to be here to promote us!"

"They actually sent photographers to stake out the place beforehand. Are they here to cause trouble?"

Xu Meili had just finished speaking.

The scene showed an elderly sanitation worker, a passing elderly woman, and a mail deliveryman...

In a question-and-answer session with reporters.

Every word they said struck Cai Chenggong's heart like a heavy hammer.

"This company? I know it, it's Dafeng Factory!"

"Many people in Jingzhou know that this factory is not doing well."

"I heard that it was restructured because it was on the verge of bankruptcy, but it seems that the restructuring was not successful."

"What? You've won a lot of big projects in Linjiang? You must be kidding me, I heard you haven't even received your salary last month!"

"Those cars that drove in? I've never seen them before. They definitely don't belong to Dafeng Factory. Their workers can't afford cars!"

"What kind of strength does this factory have? They've had their water and electricity cut off every few days because they were behind on their bills, and the quality of their clothes is really terrible!"

……

Cai Chenggong suddenly stood up.

My mind was spinning, as if it had been emptied into a vacuum.

He ordered the workers to clean up overnight...

He called his relatives and friends to drive over to make it more impressive...

She dressed up carefully, gave a warm welcome, and even delivered a grand speech...

So what the hell is this thing?

Did the cameraman that Director Zhang brought actually start filming?

If it was filmed, how come there are so many clips and shots, but not a single one?

Where is your own magnificent parking lot?

What about your own busy production workshop?

What about the interview clips where you're dressed in a suit and exuding confidence?

Is this guy here to promote Dafeng Factory or to destroy it?

Just as he was feeling both angry and annoyed.

Zheng Xipo appeared in the picture.

"All the cars you see here were purchased by our company's employees."

"Our Dafeng Apparel Group is developing rapidly, has excellent performance, and offers exceptionally high welfare benefits."

As he spoke, rows of neatly parked cars from various brands appeared on the television screen.

If it weren't for those previous street interviews.

So this scene looks quite spectacular.

but now……

But it was like a resounding slap in the face, landing hard on Cai Chenggong's cheek.

The scene that follows shows a busy production workshop.

However, it focused on close-ups of the outdated machines, the haphazardly piled fabrics, and the semi-finished products.

Later, there were segments of his own interview.

But those impassioned speeches now sound incredibly ironic.

Such editing naturally had no positive promotional effect whatsoever; instead, it implied that Dafeng Factory had problems.

"Honey, monkey!"

"What monkey? My face is practically as red as a monkey's butt!"

"It's a cell phone! A cell phone!"

Cai Chenggong lowered his head and hurriedly picked up his phone.

As soon as the call connected, Hou Liangping's angry roar came through.

"Cai Chenggong, are you fucking looking for death? Who gave you permission to have CCTV interview and report on this?"

Upon hearing this, Cai Chenggong nearly had his brain explode.

"What? Wasn't this arranged by you?"