Era: Starting with the struggle to refuse being taken advantage of

Chapter 278 Shocking the Heavenly Being
Rubbing his swollen head, Wang Yong felt as if he were listening to gibberish, as if he understood it but also as if he didn't.

However, he had a general understanding of Wang Chengpeng's meaning and could slowly digest the knowledge he had gained from Wang Chengpeng today through practical operation.

Wang Yong poured Wang Chengpeng another cup of tea, and said in a fawning manner:

"Master, it's fortunate that you came today, otherwise I really wouldn't know how wrong my previous ideas were."

"A true expert's skill is immediately apparent upon making a move."

"My thinking is still too narrow-minded; it's simply not enough to support the operation of Dapeng Sugar Factory."

“I said from the beginning that this factory should be run by you, Master. If I were to run it, wouldn’t that be misleading the younger generation?”

Wang Chengpeng glared at Wang Yong speechlessly and said irritably, "I've tried my best to help you, and all you do is think about harming me?"

"Don't say things like that again, or I won't acknowledge you as my disciple anymore."

Nodding sheepishly, Wang Yong immediately patted his chest and assured them:
"Master, I was wrong. I will never say such things again."

"I'll take over as factory manager for now. Please help me out in the future. After all, I'll only be able to pay you back once the sugar factory has developed."

We are still in the era of collective economy, so investing in shares is naturally impossible. The blueprints that Wang Chengpeng provided were actually given to Dapeng Sugar Factory on credit under the name of a mysterious engineer.

Even so, considering the high price of those devices, Wang Chengpeng definitely benefited greatly.

Lost in thought, Wang Chengpeng asked another question, saying:
"By the way, how do factories deal with the beet pulp left over from sugar production?"

Somewhat puzzled as to why Wang Chengpeng would ask about beet pulp, Wang Yong honestly replied:

"That hasn't even started yet."

"I have a plan now, which is to treat them as welfare and let the factory workers take them freely, which can also be considered as making use of waste."

Although it's beet pulp, it's an excellent feed material.

Even families facing financial difficulties can use these beet pulps as food, which is a good way to save money.

With a sigh of disappointment, Wang Chengpeng said:
"This beet pulp is a great thing; it can be very useful."

"Putting aside everything else, just using it as a material for brewing is a way to turn waste into treasure."

Brewing?

Wang Yong looked on in astonishment, his gaze fixed on Wang Chengpeng. He couldn't help but marvel at his master's extraordinary talent.

But he immediately shook his head and said, "But, Master, I don't know how to brew wine with beet pulp!"

Brewing is no simple task, especially when using unfamiliar ingredients. It requires countless experiments to find a reliable brewing method.

In addition, given the requirements for taste and flavor, it's impossible to brew wine from beet pulp out of thin air without extensive experimentation.

However, Wang Yong immediately realized that since his master dared to say that, it was certainly not without reason.

Thinking this, Wang Yong looked at Wang Chengpeng in astonishment and exclaimed:
"Master, you can also brew wine using beet pulp?"

If someone is only somewhat capable, it might arouse jealousy in others; but if someone is exceptionally capable, they will be admired.

However, if it's too powerful, it would probably be frightening for ordinary people.

Wang Yong simply couldn't understand how Wang Chengpeng could be so outstanding when they both had the same nose and two eyes.

Nodding naturally, Wang Chengpeng explained, "I have seen similar brewing methods in books."

"However, the book describes the beet winemaking method, not the beet pulp winemaking method, so it may require some experimentation before it can be applied."

"Besides, we don't have the extra energy to open a winery in the village right now, so you should handle it according to your method for now."

Although beetroot brewing and beet pulp brewing differ by only one word, they are completely different things because a large amount of sugar has already been extracted.

Upon hearing Wang Chengpeng's words, Wang Yong relaxed and said:

"No, it didn't exist before? That's great."

He then realized what he had said and changed his mind, saying, "Oh, you didn't have that? That's such a shame."

Little did Wang Yong know that Wang Chengpeng's inability to develop a beet pulp brewing method wasn't due to a lack of ability, but simply because he lacked the materials and time to experiment.

Now that he had helped Wang Yong, it was time for him to return the favor.

Thinking this way, he directly stated the plan he had previously agreed to for Wang Degong and asked:
"Director Wang, what do you think of my solution?"

Like a chick pecking at rice, Wang Yong nodded quickly and said, "Master, you can decide this yourself. You don't need to ask for my opinion at all."

"I will talk to the militiamen guarding the factory about this tomorrow. You can go to the sugar factory tonight to check the equipment."

"I was supposed to be with you about this, but I have a lot of things to do and there's really no way I can help you."

"As for Wang Xia'an's job, if he can really reach the average level of other workers in the factory, I would be willing to give him another chance."

"After all, my master has spoken, so how could I possibly refuse to give you that face?"

Looking at Wang Yong's fawning expression, it was really hard to connect him with the stern face he had when he rejected the four members of the Wang family.

With that said, the matter has been basically resolved.

After declining Wang Yong's offer to stay, Wang Chengpeng rode his bicycle home.

……

The next day, Wang Chengpeng got up very early as usual.

His life may seem dull now, but it is actually a time of accumulating knowledge and experience, brewing the foundation for a remarkable breakthrough.

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The Wang Family Compound seems unusually lively lately, with strangers visiting from time to time.

Fortunately, after Bi Jun's incident, the village also attached great importance to the safety of the area around the Wang family compound and sent many militiamen to patrol the vicinity.

With the dog guarding the house, it's actually safer than before.

Through the courtyard gate, Wang Chengpeng spotted Shen Wei at a glance, especially his excited yet slightly manic eyes, which left an extremely deep impression.

"Didn't I already tell you where Liu Yanran went? What brings you here this time?"

Frowning at the uninvited Shen Wei, Wang Chengpeng's eyes showed undisguised disgust.

Considering all the shady things the other party had done, it was already merciful that he didn't unleash his dogs on them.

Faced with Wang Chengpeng's undisguised disgust, Shen Wei appeared very frank, because he knew this was the retribution he deserved, and even the punishment he received was the same.

Once a person has achieved enlightenment, they can see many things clearly that they couldn't see before, and their face is full of composure:
"Our family is about to go to Zhoujia Village. We came here to say goodbye one last time."

With a slight frown, Wang Chengpeng said bluntly, "I don't think our relationship has gotten so good that we need to say goodbye."

"It's good that you're gone; Wangjia Village will be much quieter now."

With a sigh, Shen Wei realized that he had been too naive.

Wang Chengpeng is not a soft-hearted person; how could he forgive his actions just because he sincerely repented?

Or perhaps he simply didn't meet Wang Chengpeng's standards, leading the latter to ignore him completely.

Thinking this, Shen Wei took a deep breath and said:

“I will keep my promise and make that slut Liu Yanran pay the price she deserves.” “You… never mind, you probably don’t need my blessing anyway, you’ll definitely be doing very well.”

"But... I'm really not confident that I can completely get rid of Liu Yanran."

It was both a farewell and a request for help; Shen Wei's visit here wasn't simply to apologize to Wang Chengpeng.

With a sigh, Wang Chengpeng finally decided to give Shen Wei some pointers.

It wasn't out of sympathy for Shen Wei, but simply to ensure that Liu Yanran received the fate she deserved.

Thinking this, he said, "Liu Yanran's actions are no different from those of a madwoman."

Although it was just a very simple sentence, it was like a guiding light, showing Shen Wei a way forward.

Yes, Liu Yanran's actions are no different from those of a madwoman, so she is indeed a madwoman.

If Liu Yanran is driven mad, then those targeting her won't just be herself, but the entire village.

Shen Wei bowed to Wang Chengpeng again, and this time, he turned around without any hesitation, his steps becoming much firmer.

Watching Shen Wei's departing figure, a hint of amusement flashed in Wang Chengpeng's eyes.

Liu Yanran, you've certainly got a clever plan; you ran away as soon as you realized things were going wrong.

You probably never dreamed that not only has your reliance, Zhou Xia, been imprisoned, but your retribution, Shen Wei, is also on his way.

When he looked up again, Wang Chengpeng's eyes were filled with hope for the future.

The karmic consequences of the past life have been settled, and it's time to move forward and see the sights that you never saw in your past life.

At dinner, Wang Tieshan brought Wang Chengpeng a bulging bag and explained:
"This is a gift from Director Wang, who asked me to bring it to you on my way. He said that once he gives you the bag, you'll know what's going on."

After weighing the bag in his hand, Wang Chengpeng knew perfectly well that this must be the repair fee from Old Wang's family.

Three thousand yuan may seem expensive, but it's much more worthwhile than five thousand yuan in compensation.

Now that the money is in place, it seems I'll still have to go to Dapeng Sugar Factory tonight.

Just then, Wang Meiyan blinked her big eyes and asked with great curiosity:

"Brother, what's in this big bag?"

"Things coming out of the sugar factory, could they be filled with sugar?"

Clearly, Wang Meiyan, that little glutton, had her eyes on the things in the pocket again.

With a smile, Wang Chengpeng said, "In a sense, it wouldn't be wrong to call this stuff candy."

After all, money can buy more candy.

Upon hearing that the item in the pocket was what she wanted, Wang Meiyan immediately shouted excitedly:
"Brother, you can't possibly finish all these candies, can I eat some for you?"

"Besides, my parents said that eating too much candy will cause cavities."

"If we eat together, we won't overeat, no one will get cavities, and our teeth will all be fine."

What a clever little devil...

Helpless, Wang Chengpeng unzipped the pocket, revealing a dense array of money inside.

Wang Chengpeng took out a fifty-cent coin from the middle and handed it to Wang Meiyan, saying:

"You can't possibly eat all that candy."

"Here's five cents. Go buy whatever you want to eat."

No one would have guessed that the seemingly insignificant pocket Wang Chengpeng mentioned was actually full of money.

The items were densely packed and layered, and at a glance, they looked to be at least two thousand yuan each.

Wang Tieshan, his face filled with shock, exclaimed, "Sons, what are you doing?"

"Why would Director Wang give you so much money for no reason?"

"You two aren't working together to do something bad, are you?"

It wasn't that Wang Tieshan didn't trust Wang Chengpeng, but the sheer amount of three thousand in cash was simply too shocking.

Holding his forehead, Wang Chengpeng laid his cards on the table:
"How could Director Wang and I do anything bad? We've always been discussing how to run the sugar factory better."

"Didn't Wang Xia'an break the factory's equipment yesterday? This is the repair fee they gave us."

“I’m responsible for fixing the equipment, and they’re responsible for paying for the repairs. That’s reasonable.”

The repair fee of three thousand yuan left everyone present speechless.

Wang Meiyan directly voiced her doubts:
"Brother, what kind of machine is so expensive that it costs three thousand yuan to repair it?"

This time, it was Wang Tieshan who took the initiative to answer Wang Meiyan's question:
“Daughter, it’s not surprising that you don’t understand because you haven’t seen those devices.”

"Those are all big machines, very useful, not the toys you usually see."

"Just put a big basket of beets in, and you can wash them clean in just a few quick movements."

"If you wash them one by one, it would take days and nights just to wash the beets, and you still might not be able to get them clean."

"The juice-making and soup-making equipment is also very useful. It can complete a task that would take a long time to do by hand in a short time."

"If this production trend continues, I'm really worried that the sugar beets grown in the village might not be enough."

Wang Meiyan scratched her head, racking her brains but still couldn't figure out what the equipment Wang Tieshan was talking about looked like, or why it had such a good effect.

Based solely on his own understanding, he subconsciously voiced his doubts:
"That can't be right. The village planted so many sugar beets before, how could there not be enough?"

Are those devices really that powerful?

Nodding firmly, Wang Tieshan said, "It's definitely more powerful than you think."

"Let me tell you a secret, someone in our factory once asked Director Wang how much all this equipment cost."

"Director Wang said it was five thousand yuan a unit, which is an astronomical figure, but we all felt it was worth more than the price."

"In my opinion, this sugar factory probably won't hire any more workers. These machines are too efficient; they simply don't need that many workers."

“When we discussed it privately, we all said that Director Wang probably didn’t expect these machines to be so powerful in large-scale production, which is why he hired so many workers.”

Smacking her lips, Wang Meiyan's eyes flashed with disbelief as she said:
"Five thousand yuan a unit, that's a lot of money to be made!"

"When I grow up, I will sell equipment, make a lot of money, and then let my family live a good life."

Hearing this, Liu Chunhua couldn't help but burst out laughing:
"With your abilities, you dare to talk about building equipment? That's something only highly educated people can do."

"If you really intend to research equipment, you'd better study hard. You'll need to go to university to have even the slightest hope."

"But that's a lot of money. The factory has dozens of pieces of equipment, which adds up to several hundred thousand yuan."

"Director Wang said that the money for this equipment is still owed. I don't know which kind person is so supportive of our village's construction. They said they would give us equipment worth hundreds of thousands of yuan to use first."

"If I find out who it is, I will definitely go and thank them properly on behalf of our factory."

(End of this chapter)