Abnormal Gourmet Chronicle-Chapter 758 - 383: Xu Nuo (Part 4)

"It doesn’t matter what major you study in college, just go to another place after graduation if you don’t want to return to Gusu. This year, a new graduate from outside was assigned to our factory’s financial department, wasn’t it? When your brother went to work in Jinling, did I say anything to your mother?"

"Don’t loaf around all day; do something serious. You’re not that young anymore."

Xu Nuo frowned and glanced at the people at the textile factory entrance, saying, "Dad, please stop. They’re all waiting for you at the gate."

Factory Director Xu ignored his son, speaking in a low voice deliberately.

Then Factory Director Xu revealed a standard professional smile and spoke steadily, "Why is everyone at the gate?"

The financial department director, who was just chatting with Wang Gen Sheng, quickly said, "Director Xu, isn’t Little Wang here from our department? He’s the only university graduate assigned here this year; everyone wants to meet him. Little Wang is enthusiastic about his work. He just went to the dormitory to drop off his things and hasn’t shopped much yet, so he wanted to take a look around the factory."

"I brought him here, coincidentally bumped into everyone at the gate, and thought since the meeting is about to start and you shouldn’t be here yet, we could chat a bit, care about Little Wang’s situation, and wait for you."

Factory Director Xu nodded to show he understood, looked at Wang Gen Sheng up and down, and nodded in satisfaction, smiling, "Indeed, a talented youth. Little Wang joining our textile factory is truly a fortune for us. Mr. Li, this is talent you must utilize well."

"Definitely, definitely." Director Li smiled even broader, "It’s all due to Director Xu’s excellent leadership that such an esteemed university graduate was assigned to our factory this year."

Qin Huai crouched nearby, watching and marveling that no wonder Director Li seemed the youngest among the leaders. Everyone was finding excuses to wait at the gate to flatter the director, but Director Li did it the quickest and most precisely, while others hadn’t had the chance.

Seeing that Director Li had already begun flattering, the other leaders felt they couldn’t fall behind and wanted to speak, but before they could say a word, Factory Director Xu interrupted.

"The meeting is starting soon, stop standing at the gate. Xu Nuo, you’re familiar with the factory—know where one can and can’t go. Lead Little Wang around the factory, then take him for a walk nearby. If Little Wang needs anything, help him get it."

"Learn from him often, look at him, graduated from university at such a young age, serving the country."

Clearly, in Factory Director Xu’s eyes, Wang Gen Sheng had already become the model child from another family.

After speaking, Factory Director Xu took out some money from his pocket and handed it to Xu Nuo, "Take Little Wang out for a nice meal tonight."

Xu Nuo accepted the money with a grin, "Don’t worry, Dad, that’s my expertise!"

Director Li, seeing the director had actually given money, hurriedly said, "Director, our financial department has long prepared a welcoming banquet for Little Wang, tonight, no need to trouble yourself."

"Then add another good dish; talent is hard to come by nowadays. Little Wang chooses to come to our textile factory because he values us; we can’t let talent be disappointed." After saying this, Factory Director Xu quickly walked towards the textile plant with the other leaders following closely, leaving Xu Nuo and Wang Gen Sheng at the gate.

Wang Gen Sheng, who hadn’t spoken from beginning to end, looked somewhat uneasy at Xu Nuo, evidently not expecting that he, a new employee, would bother the director.

Wang Gen Sheng had just completed his entry procedures and wasn’t yet officially confirmed.

Xu Nuo smiled and sized up Wang Gen Sheng, then opened with a question that startled Wang Gen Sheng but Qin Huai understood why Xu Nuo asked.

"Buddy, you look like you’re two years older than me; I’ll call you Old Wang."

"My name is Xu Nuo; the one who gave the money earlier is my dad, the factory director at your textile plant. You’re the financial department’s new university graduate this year, right? It’s the buzz of the factory; last year’s grads all worked in technology. Not saying you’re not technical, just that you’re the first in finance."

"Do you dream often? Do you often dream that you’re not yourself?"

The reserved Wang Gen Sheng was bewildered by Xu Nuo’s last question, but clearly, Xu Nuo’s approach was effective, as Wang Gen Sheng almost instinctively replied, "Sometimes."

"Sometimes I dream I’m an accountant."

"Oh, no wonder you study finance." Xu Nuo exclaimed exaggeratedly, hooking an arm around Wang Gen Sheng’s shoulder, "Come on, I’ll show you around the factory. Walk with me, and ensure by day’s end everyone knows you."

"Wh-why?" asked Wang Gen Sheng blankly.

"Because I’m famous. Didn’t I say earlier, my dad is the factory director."

Wang Gen Sheng was stunned again, thinking current factory heirs emphasize ’My dad is the director’ twice without even pretending.

"As for me, graduated high school three or four years ago, didn’t go to college, don’t work, didn’t take any entrance exams, practically everyone’s definition of ’idle’—a social drifter."

"Plus, I tend to spend extravagantly. Last year, I spent over 700 yuan on a recipe for steamed buns; now, I’m famed as a notorious prodigal locally, almost everyone at the textile factory knows me."

Wang Gen Sheng: ?

"Walk with me, you’ll definitely become well-known."

Wang Gen Sheng was deeply shaken by Xu Nuo’s unique self-introduction. At that moment, he was certain of one thing:

He wasn’t sure if Xu Nuo was a super prodigal, but certainly, the brain seemed a bit off.

Alas, Factory Director Xu didn’t have it easy either.