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

"Mr. Ye Chen, is that right?"

"We met in a hurry last time and didn't have time to get to know each other. Let me introduce myself. My name is Li Mingde, and my father is the deputy director of the Personnel Bureau."

Deputy Director of the Personnel Bureau, in charge of personnel scheduling!

No wonder Li Mingde, at such a young age, was able to become a leader in the guesthouse!

So it turns out it's not really his own ability, but mainly because he was born into a good family!

Having lived two lives, Ye Chen saw through Li Mingde in an instant. The other party's self-introduction was fake; he clearly wanted to use this opportunity to put pressure on Li Mingde.

The fact that he specifically mentioned his father's identity also suggests a degree of boasting.

"Mingde, we don't have much to offer in the countryside. But I happened to hunt a rabbit in the mountains. Let's stew it tonight and have a good taste!"

"The rabbits in these mountains are much smarter than those in the city. They roam freely all over the mountains every day. You'll see the difference once you taste them!"

Ye Chen smiled and took out the rabbit from his waist, his words carrying a hidden meaning.

Unfortunately, Li Mingde on the other side didn't understand Ye Chen's deeper meaning at all, and instead politely declined.

"Brother Ye Chen, let's skip the meal. I'm here mainly to discuss something with you!"

"Luo Ling is, after all, my old classmate. It's not really appropriate for her to work odd jobs at a pharmacy. I was thinking, could I do something to help her in some small way?"

"Perfect timing! My guesthouse is short-staffed. If Luo Ling is willing, she can give it a try. The guesthouse reception is from 9 to 5, with room and board provided, and she can earn 35 yuan a month. That's much better than doing odd jobs at the pharmacy!"

As the leader of the guesthouse, it was no problem for Li Mingde to arrange someone.

However, such a position was simply a joke to Ye Chen!

Li Mingde clearly wanted to take advantage of his proximity to Luo Ling and get her by his side so that they could eventually hook up.

At that moment, Ye Chen glanced at Luo Ling without making a sound, only to see Luo Ling with her head down and a conflicted look on her face.

Ye Chen instantly realized that Luo Ling was clearly unsure of what to do.

After all, his family had fallen on hard times and he had no family support, so he wasn't necessarily much better off than Ye Chen.

With an opportunity to go to the city just around the corner, Luo Ling naturally felt a mix of anxiety and uncertainty.

Although he disliked Li Mingde, the opportunity was too good to pass up!

Being a staff member at the guesthouse is a secure job!

How many rural people can enjoy such treatment?

Ye Chen shook his head and was about to speak when a familiar voice suddenly rang out from outside the door.

"I'm back!"

But then Tian Xiaohui, carrying a stack of documents, stepped across the threshold and that's when she saw the two sisters.

"Jiali and Lingmei, you two are finally back!"

"Perfect timing! We haven't seen each other in a while, we definitely need to have a good get-together tonight!"

As Tian Xiaohui spoke, she stepped forward and began to shower the two sisters with concern and care.

As she spoke, Qian Jiali and Luo Ling also noticed the changes in Tian Xiaohui.

In just four or five days, Tian Xiaohui's demeanor has changed dramatically!

In the past, Tian Xiaohui was gentle by nature, and she always spoke in a soft and meek manner, no matter who she met.

Today, however, he was unusually confident, behaving out of character.

His attire was quite formal.

"Sister Xiaohui, what's wrong...?"

Luo Ling approached with some surprise and subconsciously took the document from Tian Xiaohui's hand.

His gaze swept over the cover, and he froze on the spot.

"Isn't this part of the commune's financial expenditure? Xiaohui, where did you get this kind of thing from?"

"This thing can't be handled carelessly; it can't be exposed to the light of day. Xiaohui, you'd better return it quickly, or you'll be in big trouble!"

Although the news of the commune's dissolution has spread throughout the village, it still stands strong today.

In the eyes of the public, it still belongs to the government sector.

In ordinary households, which one would dare to oppose the commune?

"Don't worry!" Seeing Luo Ling's panic, Tian Xiaohui comforted her and then explained the truth.

"Now I'm the commune's finance director, in charge of keeping the accounts!"

"I took the documents home; it was voluntary overtime, so who dared to say anything?"

Finance Director?

Xiaohui has become a director?

This news left everyone present stunned.

"Xiaohui, please tell me quickly, what exactly happened?"

Luo Ling was the first to react, and pulled Tian Xiaohui aside with a concerned expression.

Tian Xiaohui glanced at Ye Chen, and seeing that Ye Chen did not object, she then truthfully recounted the whole incident.

The three women huddled together, talking quite loudly.

Every word of their conversation reached Li Mingde's ears!

Upon hearing that Director Tian Xiaohui's identity was arranged by Ye Chen, Li Mingde's face instantly turned red.

Looking up at Ye Chen again, her pupils were filled with humiliation!

On what grounds?

What gives Ye Chen such great ability?

His father was the deputy director of the personnel bureau. With that connection, he could only arrange for people to work at the guesthouse as ordinary employees!

But Ye Chen only needed a few words to get someone into the commune and make them the director, a leader of that level!

Compared to the other two, what is he, a young master?

He's probably not even qualified to carry Ye Chen's shoes!

Today, Li Mingde originally hoped that Ye Chen would back down, and in doing so, also make the other party understand a principle.

Ordinary people without connections can never compete with those who have powerful backers!

Whether it's a woman or status, you're not as good as me!

Ye Chen did nothing, yet he still managed to defeat Li Mingde.

You only assigned me a lowly clerk, but I can easily make me a director!

What makes you think you can compare to me?

"I...I suddenly remembered I have some things to take care of at the guesthouse, so I'll have to go now!"

Li Mingde felt restless and his cheeks burned. In the end, in order to save face, he could only make up an excuse and leave without saying goodbye.

Staying here will only make you a laughing stock!

Once Luo Ling realizes what's going on, how will she see herself?

Seeing Li Mingde's disheveled appearance, Ye Chen shook his head without making a sound.

A mere rich kid dares to compete with me?

In his previous life, he was someone that even city leaders had to receive. What kind of storms hadn't he seen?

"Ye Chen, you really..."

When Ye Chen turned around, he saw Luo Ling had already stepped forward, her face flushed and her eyes filled with disbelief.

"Did you really arrange for Xiaohui to become the director?"

"Could you...?"

Luo Ling was proud and arrogant, but at this moment, she spoke somewhat haltingly.

It's clearly hard to accept reality!

The good-for-nothing I used to look down on has suddenly become a big shot!

How could Luo Ling possibly face this?

"Director Xiaohui's position is quite significant, and there are other hidden stories behind it."

Ye Chen, however, was not arrogant and spoke in a serious tone.

He changed his mind halfway through what he was saying.

"However, while we can't get into the commune, we can certainly explore other places!"

"Alright, let's eat first. It's rare for you and Jiali to be back, so I'll cook for you myself tonight!"