Returning to 84, hunting for wealth, one person feeding three families.

A short while later, village chief Lü Xiumin led Ye Chen to the commune office.

Looking at the familiar buildings before him, village chief Lü Xiumin shook his head indifferently.

"The documents have already been issued from above. The commune will be completely dismantled after the Spring Festival this year. Many tasks must be completed and handed over before the Spring Festival!"

"Ye Chen, I called you here to ask for your opinion. After all, your ex-wife, Tian Xiaohui, is essentially the commune's finance director, and this matter concerns her interests!"

"The higher-ups have given two options: either take the money or go to the city. Also, they'll arrange work!"

"Go back and ask Tian Xiaohui what her choice should be when she's released."

Lu Xiumin was quite polite to Ye Chen, after all, Ye Chen had previously supported his work.

Moreover, others have made a lot of money from clivia, and Ye Chen has invested a lot in this area before. Lu Xiumin knows Ye Chen's wealth well; he has assets of over a million!

Faced with such a figure, even a mere village chief would have to curry favor, so as soon as Lü Xiumin heard any news, he immediately notified Ye Chen.

"Oh? Village Chief, you have a wide network of connections. Have you inquired about this before? If you want a job in the city, where will you be assigned?" Ye Chen asked proactively.

It's called job assignment, but the differences behind it are quite significant.

If you were assigned to one of the more profitable factories and became a minor official, you could enjoy a comfortable retirement for the rest of your life.

But if you're assigned to a factory with poor performance, the higher your position, the more trouble you'll face. You'll be scolded every day, so it's better to pack your bags and leave as soon as possible!

"That's why I called you here. The place we were assigned to Shuangshu Village is a beverage factory in the county town!"

"I've heard the news; this factory loses money every year, and by the end of the year, they can't even pay wages!"

"Although it's a lateral arrangement, someone like me, a village head, could at least have become a deputy factory director in the past, but ultimately, the factory is doing poorly, so no matter how high an official position is, it's useless!"

"That's why I wanted to talk to you about it, to see if you have anyone selling there, and if you could arrange another location?"

With a pained expression, Lü Xiumin revealed the bitterness in his heart.

Ye Chen's eyes lit up when he heard this.

A beverage factory in the county town?

Although this place is not doing well now, it was once a place that had gone through many cycles of reincarnation in the past!

Two years later, due to corporate reforms, the company sought private contracting and ended up in the hands of a boss. However, by a twist of fate, it created a national-level beverage brand!

When Ye Chen transmigrated, the boss already had a net worth of billions thanks to his beverage factory, making him a true eligible bachelor.

If Tian Xiaohui could be assigned to the factory in advance, wouldn't I be able to seize the opportunity and take over the beverage factory when the factory undergoes reforms?

"I think this place is pretty good. I'll talk to Xiaohui about it when we get back, and if it's suitable, we can go straight to work at the beverage factory!"

Ye Chen responded with a smile, and Lu Xiumin's face immediately fell upon hearing this.

They had originally hoped that Ye Chen could arrange a way out, but now it seems that the other party has no intention of doing so at all!

"Ye Chen, listen to my advice, a beverage factory is not a good place to work!" Lu Xiumin hurriedly went up to him and gave various reasons.

Unfortunately, Ye Chen was determined and refused to change his mind.

"Village chief, to be honest, I advise you to think more positively. If things really don't work out, you can always quit!"

"Others may not know, but I know very well that you bought a lot of clivia plants before. Now, you must have at least tens of thousands of yuan left from reselling them, right?"

"With this money, we can enjoy life wherever we go. You don't have an urge to be an official, so why do you insist on becoming one?"

"Well... alright!" Lu Xiumin blushed as Ye Chen exposed his secret.

Seeing Ye Chen's confidence and willingness to take out loans to invest, he followed suit and bought a lot of clivia plants, even putting all his savings on the line.

This time they've really made a fortune, so they don't care about the so-called job anymore!

"Ye Chen, I've told you this news first, so you must remember my kindness. If you come across any more profitable business opportunities in the future, be sure to let me know!" Lü Xiumin immediately flattered him.

Only then did they send Ye Chen away.

……

When Ye Chen returned home, he originally wanted to have a good discussion with Tian Xiaohui, but unexpectedly, he saw a familiar face outside the courtyard gate.

"Manager Sun, it's almost dark. You've come all the way from the city, are you here to cause me trouble?"

Manager Sun, who had previously made things difficult for Ye Chen, stood with his hands clasped in his chest, looking extremely disheveled.

Upon seeing Ye Chen, he immediately stepped forward, forcing a smile: "Brother Ye, you're joking. I came here just to tell you something, and I certainly wouldn't dare cause you any more trouble!"

"Manager Sun, stop being so polite. We're not exactly friends. Just say what you want to say!" Ye Chen took a step back without making a sound, putting some distance between himself and Manager Sun.

Seeing the other party's indifference, Manager Sun then revealed the truth, telling them that Zhang Shaoyang had instigated him and then betrayed him.

"Brother Ye, I really didn't mean to make things difficult for you. The Zhang family is so powerful and influential; I simply can't afford to offend them!"

"If you don't help him, I might lose my position, but I never expected that I'd end up offending you!"

Manager Sun became increasingly innocent as he spoke, and eventually even offered to defect.

"Brother Ye, considering I'm generally honest, you absolutely must help me now!"

"I've lost my job and my reputation. I can tell you're no ordinary person. If you're willing, I'll follow you from now on!"

"No, no, no, my place is too small to accommodate such a bodhisattva as Manager Sun!" Ye Chen waved his hand and refused.

Manager Sun panicked immediately and hurriedly introduced himself: "Brother Ye, don't be so quick to refuse. I earned this manager position through real hard work; I'm truly capable!"

"In the first half of the year, I sold over a hundred hand tractors alone. The old factory manager promoted me because of my high sales skills!"

"I've been to every nook and cranny around the provincial capital. I know the whole province like the back of my hand. If you hire me, I guarantee you won't lose out; I'll definitely make money for you!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Chen's opinion of Manager Sun changed drastically, and he immediately gave him a few questions to test him!

Unexpectedly, Manager Sun was very knowledgeable about local customs and traditions, and knew exactly where the iron ore mines were located in the province and where the machinery was well-made.

For a moment, Ye Chen couldn't help but be tempted. He was going to invest in the pharmaceutical wholesale market after the New Year, and he really needed to find a capable person who could help him!

Manager Sun is undeniably capable; if he's truly dedicated to helping me, he'll definitely be a great assistant!

"Actually, I do have some businesses, but Manager Sun, you know how we've known each other. How can I trust you?"