Fifty million a day, trapped in the county town, can't spend it all.

The next day.

Zhang Yang left home early in the morning, and Xiao Li had already parked his car on the side of the road waiting for him. He got in the car, and it headed towards the County Veterans Affairs Bureau.

The office is located on an old street, in a three-story old building with ivy climbing all over the sides of the walls. There is a sign hanging at the main entrance and several electric vehicles parked in the courtyard.

When Zhang Yang walked in, there were many people sitting in the lobby on the first floor, ranging in age from their twenties to their thirties. Some were looking at their phones, while others were filling out forms.

A young woman saw Zhang Yang enter and went over to ask, "Hello, what can I do for you?"

"I'll go find Director Li from the resettlement office; we made an appointment beforehand," Zhang Yang replied.

"You are...Mr. Zhang?"

"right."

The young woman quickly replied, "Director Li instructed that you should go directly to the second floor to find him when you arrive. I'll take you up."

Zhang Yang followed her up to the second floor and arrived at the door of an office at the end of the corridor. The girl knocked on the door: "Director Li, General Manager Zhang has arrived."

The door opened, and a man in his fifties with dark skin came out to greet them. Upon seeing Zhang Yang, he immediately extended his hand: "Hello, Mr. Zhang, I am Li Weiguo. Director Cheng told me about your situation."

Zhang Yang shook hands with him, then followed him into the office. The young woman gently closed the door and left.

Li Weiguo brewed a cup of tea and handed it to him, getting straight to the point: "President Zhang, Director Cheng briefly mentioned your thoughts on the phone. You want to recruit veterans?"

"Yes, I'm preparing to set up a new security company and I need manpower. Director Cheng said that veterans are the most suitable candidates. I thought about it and I think it makes sense. First, I can completely trust the quality of soldiers. Second, the fellow villagers who have returned to their hometowns are all soldiers who defended the country. They deserve to have a secure job."

Li Weiguo nodded, his eyes moist: "President Zhang, I thank you on behalf of the Bureau of Affairs for having this idea. To be honest, the pressure of resettling veterans has been great in recent years. Many people come back every year, but the number of positions available is limited, so many end up having to find work on their own."

How many people haven't found suitable jobs yet?

Without hesitation, Li Weiguo said, "Currently, there are about forty or fifty people registered who haven't found jobs yet. They are mainly between twenty-five and thirty-five years old, and they are all in good physical condition."

Zhang Yang nodded: "I can accept them all, and there may be more later. If they are willing to come, the benefits will be good, with a base salary starting at 4,500 yuan, and five social insurances and one housing fund. Accommodation can be provided for those who live far away."

Li Weiguo, who was drinking water, choked and coughed for a while before saying excitedly, "Mr. Zhang, are you telling the truth?"

Zhang Yang smiled and said, "Of course it's true. I have a need, they have the ability, and I was introduced by Director Cheng. Would I try to fool you with something so serious?"

Li Weiguo quickly waved his hand and explained, "Mr. Zhang, that's not what I meant. It's just that your conditions are... much better than I expected. Other companies have come to recruit veterans before, but they were mostly security guards with a monthly salary of two or three thousand yuan and no social security contributions. Many people left after a few months."

"That's their business. It's different here. You can make it clear to the brothers who want to come that coming here isn't about being a regular security guard. There will be training, discipline, and professional ethics. Those with ability can move up to management. There will be many opportunities in the future."

Li Weiguo nodded repeatedly, took out his phone and scrolled through it: "Mr. Zhang, I'll send out the message this afternoon. Those who are interested should come to the affairs office to register. When will you arrange the interviews?"

"The sooner the better, preferably within the next couple of days."

"Okay, then I'll confirm the contact information, is that alright?"

"Can."

The two chatted about the details for a while longer before Zhang Yang got up to leave. As he reached the door, he turned back and asked, "Director Li, there's one more thing. If there are any retired special forces soldiers, could you help me screen them in advance? I need to select some with good skills to be bodyguards."

Li Weiguo paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "I understand."

......

On the other side, the garden was full of spring colors.

When Zhao Yongchang arrived, he was shocked by the scene before him. If it weren't for the address sent to him by Liu Gongzi's secretary, he would never have been able to find this place.

From the outside, the garden appears to be just an ordinary wall and iron gate, but once inside, it reveals a hidden paradise with artificial hills, flowing water, winding corridors, and pavilions, resembling a wealthy person's private garden.

The location was extremely remote, but the decoration was truly luxurious. Even Zhao Yongchang, a veteran who had been in the county for decades, felt a bit like Grandma Liu visiting the Grand View Garden when he saw the decoration.

Zhao Yongchang followed his secretary closely into a building, then up to the second floor, and into a private tea room.

Inside sat a young man in his early thirties, wearing a light-colored casual jacket, with neatly styled hair, looking very energetic, completely different from the local businessmen of Mu County.

"Young Master Liu." Zhao Yongchang bowed and stepped forward, his face full of flattery.

"Boss Zhao, please have a seat." Young Master Liu raised an eyebrow, glanced at him, poured a cup of tea, and pushed it towards him. "Try the Pu'er tea I brewed myself and see how it tastes."

Zhao Yongchang, with a smile on his face, sat down and immediately picked up his teacup and took a sip: "Young Master Liu's skills are truly excellent, fine tea."

Young Master Liu also picked up his teacup and took a sip, staring directly at Zhao Yongchang: "Boss Zhao, why are you in such a hurry to see me? What trouble have you encountered?"

Zhao Yongchang swallowed hard: "Young Master Liu, here's the thing... My company has recently been audited by the tax authorities. I suspect someone is deliberately targeting me. I've been operating in Mou County for so many years and have done a lot for the county. I've put in a lot of effort, so I'd like to ask Young Master Liu for help."

Young Master Liu leaned back in his chair: "Boss Zhao, was the audit of your company conducted directly by the city government?"

"right."

"That's a bit troublesome. Given the city's connections, it's not easy for me to get directly involved. But you said someone is deliberately targeting you; can you be sure who it is?"

"Extroverted".

After listening, Young Master Liu remained calm, tapping his fingers lightly on the table twice. He pondered for a moment, then asked, "Zhang Yang... is that the person who bought Moore Department Store?"

"Yes, it's him. Ever since he came to Mou County, my business here has never stopped."

Young Master Liu nodded and began to think. Zhao Yongchang did not dare to urge him and could only wait patiently.

After a while, he spoke up: "Boss Zhao, I roughly understand what you mean. I'll look into this matter. Please stay calm and don't rush."

Zhao Yongchang was overjoyed: "Thank you, Young Master Liu! Thank you, Young Master Liu!"

Young Master Liu refilled the teacup with tea: "Boss Zhao, if this is related to that arrogant guy you mentioned, you'd better stay put for now and let me see what kind of person he is."

Zhao Yongchang was taken aback for a moment, then quickly nodded: "Yes, yes, I understand."

Young Master Liu called out to see the guest out, and Zhao Yongchang was led away by his secretary.

......

At 8 p.m., Zhang Yang returned home. As soon as he entered the door, Chen Xiuyun came out of the kitchen with groceries: "You're back early today."

"Yes, things went smoothly." Zhang Yang changed his shoes, walked to the dining table and sat down. Just as he picked up his chopsticks, his phone rang.

"Hello, Director Cheng."

"Mr. Zhang, there's something I need to tell you." Cheng Kainian's tone sounded slightly more serious than usual. "Young Master Liu was asking about you today."

Zhang Yang raised an eyebrow: "Who is Young Master Liu?"

"His father is..." Cheng Kainian paused, "Never mind, just remember this person. And now, we don't even know why they're asking about you."

"Director Cheng, what you're saying is completely confusing. What exactly do you mean?"

"It's okay, just wait for my message. I'll let you know once I've found out." Cheng Kainian hung up the phone after saying that.

???

Zhang Yang frowned. Cheng Kainian's reaction was somewhat unusual. And who was this Young Master Liu? Why was he asking about him?