Working at an otherworldly junkyard, making a fortune by collecting trash.

Shen Jiahao was still immersed in the sweet fragrance of the sunset flowers and honey, sipping it slowly, reluctant to swallow.

"Chen Chen, I heard you've leased a piece of mountain land. What are you planning to plant? Do you want your older brother to lend you a hand?" Wu Suowei suddenly remembered this and asked.

Shen Wanlin immediately perked up his ears, clearly very interested in this.

"No need for that. Let's plant fruit trees first, and then we can think about planting other things later," Chen Chen replied.

"Fruit trees! Are they the pomelos, pears, and pink apples we sold before?" Wu Suowei pressed.

"We have those, but not many. We're about to plant a batch of Osmanthus plums and Sunshine peaches, both new varieties."

"I've never even heard of this variety! But anything you bring out, brother, is bound to be good!" Shen Wanlin immediately decided, "When the fruit ripens, I'll take as many as you have, and you name the price!"

"Shen Wanlin, do you have any shame? Chen Chen is my sworn brother. Who gives you the right to act so friendly and familiar with him?" Wu Suowei immediately frowned.

"Chen Chen, ignore him! Big Brother will cover everything; name your price!"

"It's only been planted, it's a long way from bearing fruit. I'll let you know when it's ripe." Chen Chen's words temporarily put an end to their argument.

After finishing the evening glow flower honey in their hands, the group instructed the workers to start moving the goods.

The trucks, fully loaded, drove away one after another. Wu Suowei and his two companions also prepared to say goodbye. Before leaving, they invited Chen Chen to attend several recent gatherings, but Chen Chen politely declined.

When Wu Suowei left, he deliberately took out more than a dozen clothing bags from the trunk and stuffed them into Chen Chen's hands before driving away.

Ji Yunli was sitting on the sofa packing her luggage for returning to the village when she heard footsteps and looked up.

Then I saw Chen Chen sitting on the sofa and taking out more than a dozen clothing bags and two gift bags from his space.

Ji Yunli's eyes widened immediately: "You bought all of these?"

"These were sent by Brother Wu. He said they were clothes that our godmother bought for us. These two were sent by Brother Shen Wanlin." Chen Chen put the bag next to the sofa and casually opened the top one.

A creamy white cashmere coat was revealed, its texture as soft and smooth as clouds. Ji Yunli reached out and touched it, exclaiming, "This brand of coat costs tens of thousands in department stores! Godmother is spending too much!"

Chen Chen opened another bag, inside were two well-tailored suits, made of excellent material. He picked them up and held them up against himself, smiling as he said, "It's a token of my godmother's affection; we'll wear them."

Ji Yunli smiled and shook her head, then picked up a women's trench coat and tried it on. The cut was perfect, accentuating her slender figure and making her eyes even brighter. She turned to Chen Chen, her eyes full of smiles: "This is perfect for spring. I'll wear this cashmere coat back to the village tomorrow; I guarantee Mom will be impressed."

"Of course." Chen Chen walked over, gently hugged her from behind, rested his chin on the top of her head, and said in a voice so gentle it could melt your heart, "My wife is naturally beautiful, she looks good in anything."

Ji Yunli blushed as he teased her, raised her hand and gently patted his arm, her eyes crinkling with a smile: "You're so sweet-talking."

She carefully folded the cashmere coat and put it into the suitcase. Then she took out a few knitwear pieces inside, touched the delicate fabric, and couldn't help but sigh, "My godmother has such good taste. Every single one of them is just what I want."

Chen Chen leaned back on the sofa, watching her busy figure as she put the disassembled wine and diamond brooch back together.

My fingers flew across the phone screen as I sent a message to the supplier group:

Last batch of goods before the Lunar New Year: Sunset Flower Honey.

1000 boxes, 20 bottles per box, 500g per pound.

688 per bottle.

Several high-resolution images were then attached.

The moment the message was sent, the group chat exploded.

[Building 1, Unit 101: Finally, you're here! I'm so glad I didn't give up!]

[Building 3, Unit 701: Boss, is this really the last batch? Are there any more tomorrow? What about the day after?]

Chen Chen: I'm on vacation now, I'll be back in two weeks.

[Building 12, Apartment 502: No! How are we supposed to survive without your goods?!]

[Building 6, Unit 601: This looks amazing! Just looking at the picture tells me it must taste delicious!]

……

The supplier group was as lively as ever. Everyone agreed on the price and hoped to stock up on more boxes. However, Chen Chen made it clear that this was all they had, and the group was immediately filled with groans.

Chen Chen was already used to this kind of scene. With a faint smile on his lips, he swiped his finger and put his phone back in his pocket.

The sky was just beginning to lighten, and the morning light had just begun to spill through the window.

Chen Chen jumped out of bed and excitedly dragged Ji Yunli, who was still lazing in bed, "Come on, honey, let's go to the market to stock up on New Year's goods!"

Although it saves time and effort to have the distributor deliver the goods to your door, you don't have to run around yourself at all.

But Chen Chen always felt that the true essence of the New Year celebration began with being squeezed into the bustling crowds, picking and choosing, and haggling over prices.

Without that lively, everyday atmosphere, the New Year loses much of its meaning.

The two decided not to drive.

The area around the market has been packed with stalls selling New Year's goods for the past month, making it difficult for cars to move. Walking is much more convenient.

Even from a street away from the market, the lively sounds were already overwhelming.

Bright red Spring Festival couplets and the character "福" (good fortune) fluttered in the morning breeze. Steam rose from the stalls selling fried sugar cakes and pancakes, the golden sugar crust sizzling and the sweet aroma wafting far and wide.

The cured fish and cured meat were hung up high, glistening with oil, and the stall owner shouted his wares at the top of his lungs.

The preserved ducks and quails were neatly arranged in the bamboo baskets.

Next to it was a fruit stall with piles of tangerines and Fuji apples, each one plump and bright, a sight that brought joy to the heart.

People came and went, shoulder to shoulder, the laughter of children and the shouts of vendors mingled together, creating an incredibly lively atmosphere.

Enveloped in the festive atmosphere, Chen Chen and Ji Yunli found their steps becoming lighter.

They ate wherever they wandered around. They had just bought a string of bright red candied hawthorns at the intersection, and one bite was sweet and sour, very appetizing.

Turning a corner, I was drawn to a stall selling cold noodles and flatbread. The slippery cold noodles were topped with chili oil and mixed with beef, then stuffed into a flatbread. The aroma was so enticing that I couldn't help but smack my lips.

Further on, the aroma of chestnut cakes wafts through the air. The freshly baked chestnut cakes are sweet and delicious, and you can't stop eating them.

Before they even had a chance to buy the candy and melon seeds that Chen's mother had asked for, the two of them were already overflowing with food.

I found a step by the roadside to sit down and devoured the snacks in my hand in a whirlwind.

Finally, the two of them patted their round bellies and let out a satisfied burp.

"I can't take it anymore," Chen Chen slumped on the steps, waving her hands repeatedly. "Don't buy any more food later, my stomach is about to burst."

Ji Yunli also clutched her stomach and laughed, her cheeks flushed red from the wind: "Me too, I'm so full I can barely walk. If I get hungry later and can't resist, you'd better drag me away, don't let me!"

Fortunately, both of them were wearing loose down jackets, otherwise their round bellies might have been mistaken for pregnancy.

After resting for a while, the two slowly strolled to the candy stall.

The stall owner was a kind-hearted middle-aged woman who offered various flavors of candy to every customer who came to her stall.

Milk candy, fruit candy, shortbread candy, chocolate... the two of them tried everything, picking and choosing, and selected more than ten kinds of candies that tasted good, weighing out a full ten pounds of each kind.

"The village will definitely be lively this year. There will be many relatives and neighbors coming to pay New Year's visits, so we need to prepare more so that we don't run out of food later." Chen Chen said to Ji Yunli while watching the old lady weigh the food.

Immediately afterwards, the two moved on to the roasted nuts and seeds stall.

Two 20-pound bags of plain sunflower seeds, each one plump and full; and 40 pounds of roasted peanuts, fragrant with a caramelized aroma, each one leaving a lingering fragrance in your mouth. They loaded all of these onto the small cart that the boss had lent them.

I bought them from the fruit stand: ten baskets of bright yellow tangerines and five baskets of plump, round longans, all placed on the small cart borrowed from the fruit vendor.

As for apples and pears, they won't buy them if they have better options.

"Oh right, sugarcane!" Ji Yunli suddenly remembered something and stood on tiptoe to look into the distance.

"They're just too long; our car definitely won't fit them. If we see any for sale when we get back to town, we'll buy a bundle to take back."

Only then did they transport the mountain of New Year's goods to the parking lot, one trip at a time.

On the way back after dropping off the stroller, I saw several children running around with sparklers by the roadside, their tiny lights twinkling in the sunlight.

Chen Chen then slapped his forehead, exclaiming in annoyance, "Look at my memory! I completely forgot about the fireworks!"

The past two years have been tough, and I haven't saved much money. During the Lunar New Year, I would just buy a few dozen yuan worth of firecrackers as a token gesture.

This year is different. He has more money in his pocket and wants the whole village to have a lively and enjoyable fireworks display.

The two looked at each other and saw a smile in each other's eyes.

Chen Chen reached out and ruffled Ji Yunli's hair, his tone full of bravado: "Let's go home! We'll contact the fireworks company right now. This New Year's Eve, we'll make sure the night sky over Chenjia Village is completely lit up, so the whole village can see a grand fireworks show!"

As soon as he got home, Chen Chen couldn't wait to turn on his computer and head straight to the official website of Giant Panda Fireworks Company, which ranks first in the country.

This company's fireworks are diverse, spectacular, and have an excellent reputation. Choosing them for your fireworks show is definitely the right choice.

He pulled out the customer service number, called to explain his purpose, and wanted to book a slot for the fireworks show in Chenjia Village on New Year's Eve.

But the customer service representative poured cold water on his hopes: "I'm so sorry, sir, our schedule for New Year's Eve is already fully booked. Not only New Year's Eve, but all the shows for the month before and after are booked. We really can't make any arrangements for you."

Undeterred, Chen Chen offered three times the price, but the customer service representative still politely refused.

He increased the price fivefold, but the customer service representative on the other end of the phone still said they couldn't help, saying that the schedule was full and they couldn't add anyone no matter how much money they offered.

Chen Chen hung up the phone and shook his head helplessly.

It seems there really are things money can't buy in this world. But that's okay, if the conventional path doesn't work, then let's try another way—rely on connections.

He took out his phone, found Cheng Sihai's number, and dialed it.

Air purifiers are now widely available across the country, and the previous ban on fireworks and firecrackers has long been lifted, no wonder fireworks companies are doing so well.

As soon as the call connected, Cheng Sihai's hearty laughter came through the receiver: "Comrade Chen Chen, what brings you here today? Is something the matter?"

Chen Chen didn't beat around the bush and explained the situation directly, his tone tinged with helplessness: "Captain Cheng, I'd like to ask you for a favor. I contacted the Giant Panda Fireworks Company, wanting to put on a fireworks show for the village on New Year's Eve, but they said their schedules are fully booked, and even raising the price won't help."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Sihai immediately slapped his thigh and exclaimed in a loud voice, "Hey, it's nothing! You should have said so earlier, why were you being so polite with me!"

"Wait here, I'll help you coordinate it and call you back in a bit!"

After saying that, Cheng Sihai hung up the phone decisively.

Holding his phone, Chen Chen felt much more at ease. Sure enough, finding the right person made things much easier.

Ten minutes later, the phone rang right on time.

"Comrade Chen Chen, it's all sorted out!" Cheng Sihai's voice was crisp and efficient. "I spoke with their boss, and they'll personally arrange the fireworks show in Chenjia Village on New Year's Eve. They guarantee it'll be a top-notch show for you!"

Chen Chen was overjoyed and quickly thanked him, "Thank you, Captain Cheng, you've really gone to a lot of trouble."

"Don't mention it!" Cheng Sihai laughed heartily. "Just come to me if you need anything."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Chen turned to look at Ji Yunli, his eyes full of smiles.