bookrandom Chapter 86 Building a career
Chapter 86 Building a career
Lin Yue built a large factory and company building on land she had purchased, about two kilometers from the county seat where the land was allocated to the villagers. The company building had five floors, with factory buildings behind it. What was she planning to do? It turned out that she intended to use the land she had purchased from the farmers, along with a lot of vacant land, to grow organic vegetables, using completely pollution-free farming methods, and to build a Juling Town. She would grow vegetables, raise chickens, pigs, ducks, etc., and the factory would process these animals into cooked food or fresh produce, packaged, and shipped to various places.
After finalizing her plans and ideas, including the breeding of spiritual vegetables, chickens, pigs, and ducks, as well as related classifications, Lin Yue called her superiors, saying she wanted to establish these facilities there and that they would be completed soon. The superiors indicated that the central government had directly designated a special supply, requesting Lin Yue to provide rice, vegetables, pigs, chickens, ducks, geese, as well as the animals and eggs raised below, which could be delivered via express delivery, trucks, or air transport. However, construction was estimated to take one to two years due to the large area and the need to hire important personnel.
With this in mind, Lin Yue recruited a group of young veterans. Those willing to come were allocated 60-square-meter apartments, which they could live in for free while working, only needing to pay for utilities and property management fees—very affordable. Through her and Gong Yong's efforts, gas was also connected to the surrounding villages. Previously, gas was only available in the town, but the young people who had moved out felt like they'd struck gold. They had just received money from selling land but had no income, so opening a factory and hiring people was a perfect opportunity. Lin Yue first hired the villagers who had given up their land, thanking them for doing so. She hired at least two people from each household, and as long as they didn't make any major mistakes, they could start working.
Another aspect is the teaching staff. To prepare for the future schooling of children of veterans, the company bought two school buses to transport nearby children to primary, middle, and high schools in the town. Children from the village can also ride for free. This is Lin Yue's act of kindness.
Meanwhile, through government channels, Lin Yue donated a library—built with her own funds—to each of the town's primary, middle, and high schools, with all the books provided by her. She also completely renovated the schools' existing infrastructure, demolishing and rebuilding those that were too small. After a summer break, all the schools were transformed. Schools that were previously small became spacious, those without libraries were equipped with them, broken desks and chairs were replaced with brand new ones, electric fans were installed in classrooms, and air conditioning was installed in the office areas. In addition to government subsidies, Lin Yue's company also provided separate financial assistance to teachers.
Because of Lin Yue's initiative, coupled with the attention from the central government, the Education Bureau made concessions and recruited a new batch of highly skilled teachers from overseas and various provinces and cities. At the same time, two teacher buildings were constructed, with 180-square-meter apartments provided free of charge during the teaching period. These apartments would become the property of the teachers after 10 years and could be bought and sold, but only to staff members within the school. There were also 140-square-meter and 120-square-meter apartments allocated according to professional titles and ranks. Even the older teachers, despite their lower educational qualifications, received excellent benefits; each family received a 140-square-meter apartment with four bedrooms, two living rooms, two bathrooms, and a kitchen. After renovation and the purchase of pots, pans, and appliances, they could move in.
Lin Yue's move was incredibly effective, providing comprehensive benefits. Those who were previously reluctant to teach in rural towns were now surprisingly well-recruited through the national recruitment process, with positions filled and even some oversubscribed – a truly unexpected turn of events. The town thrived thanks to Lin Yue's company. Previously, people found the two-kilometer commute to town inconvenient, but now, with so many commuting to Lin Yue's company, agricultural planting and processing required a large workforce. Lin Yue established a shuttle bus service between the town and the company, with five trips in total. Simultaneously, Lin Yue arranged for her younger brothers, Gong Yong's brother and Lin Yue's brother, to open companies in the town; for example, Lin Yue's brother managed logistics, while Gong Yong's brother handled recruitment and outsourcing.
Gong Yong's younger brother not only handled recruitment of outsourced staff but also managed the company cafeteria. Besides Lin Yue's family, Gong Yong's brother had also contracted out three other cafeterias, all of which were under his management. Gong Yong's sister-in-law was responsible for hygiene, including kitchen hygiene and administration. Previously, she was not highly educated, was older, and had no suitable work; she was already over fifty.
After Gong Yong's parents passed away, they gave up the apartment because their combined income, after deducting property fees and their two children's tuition, was simply not enough. Sometimes they even had to borrow from Gong Yong. Thinking about this, Gong Yong decided to give some of the earning opportunities to his younger brother. Lin Yue also felt that they were both in their fifties or sixties, their two children were older than hers, Coco was already married, their brother's wife's eldest daughter wasn't married yet, their son wasn't married either, and they hadn't bought a house. These past few years had been spent solely supporting their two children's education. Gong Yong gave them bits and pieces here and there, secretly giving money behind Lin Yue's back, but it still couldn't fill the huge hole in their family's finances. The couple didn't have much education, so they had no choice. This company, however, was a convenient option for them.
Gong Yong's younger brother had no problem recruiting; he had worked in the factory for two or three decades and was experienced in hiring elderly people for farm work. As for managing the canteen, he himself had worked in the factory for many years and hated the canteen's exorbitant prices and terrible food, so Lin Yue subsidized half of the canteen's costs, and he strictly oversaw the process to ensure it was affordable, delicious, and tasty. As for having his sister-in-law manage cleaning and sanitation, it was because she wasn't highly educated and couldn't handle other tasks. The factory was large, with twenty or thirty cleaning staff, and she'd probably get tired of walking all day, so Lin Yue simply handed that over to them.
Gong Yong had initially wanted to give them money directly, but Lin Yue said, "A little kindness is appreciated, but too much can breed resentment. What if they develop a habit of giving money directly? It's better to let them start their own company and take on business through your company. If they manage it well, they'll earn more; if they don't, that's their own problem." He and his wife would definitely work hard, after all, their two children had graduated from university—one was pursuing a master's degree, and the other had just graduated not long ago. Their weddings, marriages, house purchases, and dowries all depended on their earnings. Thinking about this, Lin Yue also understood. It was better to benefit family than outsiders; as long as they managed things well, it would be fine.
Then, Lin Yue built a housing development about 2 to 5 kilometers from the factory, in a location that wouldn't affect hearing or sleep. This development was primarily for employees who had worked for the company for 20 years or more and made significant contributions; each employee would receive a 140-square-meter apartment (two units per floor). The development was also available for sale to the public, but only to factory employees, including management. The apartments were inexpensive and sold exclusively to factory workers, not to the general public. Any factory manager who wanted to buy a house near Lin Yue's development could choose one after signing a contract and working for a year. A deposit of 200,000 yuan granted them the right to reside there. If they left the company and wanted to cancel their purchase, Lin Yue would refund the 200,000 yuan plus interest. If they worked for the company for 20 years, the apartment would be given to them free of charge. This extremely favorable policy attracted a large number of management talents.
The company is managed like a farm. Except for a few hilltops covered in virgin forest, the entire area within a 50-kilometer radius belongs to Lin Yue. Much of the land is mechanized, but crop cultivation requires assistance from the Academy of Agricultural Sciences. The hilltops have everything imaginable: chickens, ducks, geese, pigs, lotus roots from ponds, and more. Their largest business is supplying special fertilizers to central government leaders—all organic fertilizers, with crops recycled. Pig manure, chicken manure, and duck manure are all organic fertilizers. Lin Yue doesn't buy medicine; when chickens or ducks get sick, they find specialized animal-specific herbs. Others may not understand, but Lin Yue does.
Since the last epidemic, people have become more concerned about food security and safety. Lin Yue's initiative perfectly meets this demand, and there's no worry about selling the products from her farm. The factory workers are mostly elderly people from the town, who know that the food in the factory canteen is delicious. They use slightly lower-quality vegetables and meat from the farm, but the taste is much better than what they buy in town, and they feel healthier after eating it.
Two years later, strange rumors began circulating in Lin Yue's factory. People who ate at the factory canteen regularly reported that gray hair had turned black, those with poor health had become healthy, those with rheumatoid arthritis had unknowingly recovered, and even one or two people with precancerous conditions had their cancer disappear after two years. Everyone was puzzled. What was going on at Lin Yue's factory? An investigator came to interview them and toured the factory, discovering it was just an ordinary farm and processing plant. All processing procedures used no preservatives, and cooked food was labeled to be consumed within a week, or three days in hot weather. The crops were indeed grown with organic fertilizer and contained no chemicals. This place was originally remote and deserted, but Lin Yue's purchase of the mountain to build the factory, along with improved welfare and educational resources, attracted these elite workers.
The elites who came here are especially grateful to Lin Yue; they have found their dreams and aspirations. The benefits are good, the salary is no lower than in the city, education is excellent, their children excel, and they feel good living alongside simple farmers. Shopping is now readily available; Lin Yue built a shopping mall. Basic needs like food, drink, and education are met. For healthcare, Lin Yue built a large, top-tier hospital on a vacant lot in the town, donating all the machinery and equipment to the government free of charge, transforming it into a military-level hospital. Originally intended to be privately run, it was upgraded to a military-level facility after completion, serving the town and a nearby nursing home.
The nursing home was located in a mountain valley two kilometers from both the town and the farm. Built on state-allocated land, it was a picturesque place for high-ranking officials and retired military officers with injuries or illnesses. Thanks to Lin Yue's efforts, the town's security improved, the streets became beautiful and clean, and previously inactive officials flocked there as development progressed. The highway was widened from a one-way street to a two-way street, improving road conditions; asphalt roads and expressways were built, all funded by Lin Yue to facilitate cargo transportation. Because the town lacked an airport and was far away, resulting in high transportation costs, Lin Yue simply built a small airport for airlifting vegetables. The airport staff were retired military personnel, such as retired meteorological bureau officials and pilots, who continued to contribute their skills. It became a good retirement home for veterans; anyone willing to work could find a place to stay.
Lin Yue's farmhouse inn was converted into a place for practitioners to heal their illnesses, and it also received military personnel who came to her for help when they encountered problems on missions and their disciples couldn't solve them. Lin Yue's small airport became increasingly busy, delivering not only vegetables but also military planes, sometimes two or three at a time, forcing Lin Yue to expand the airport.
Lin Yue brought her parents to live with her. Living away from the city actually improved their health. They occasionally stayed in the valley, finding it quiet, and then went to the small courtyard in town for medical treatment. For convenience, the elderly couple couldn't drive a car but could drive a tricycle. Lin Yue's father would drive the tricycle to pick up his wife each time he came out of the valley, sometimes also picking up their grandchildren. Streetlights had been installed in the cave, making it very bright. The willow spirit had saplings everywhere, protecting the elderly and promptly notifying Lin Yue. The valley became increasingly beautiful, and Lin Yue's younger brother and sister-in-law would occasionally come to stay, finding respite from their physical and mental exhaustion.
Lin Yue's father loved fishing at Diaoyutai. When he caught too many, he'd sell them. The old man would hang a small sign in front of his house: "Caught organic fish in the deep pond today." The fish sold very well. The old man would ask for an exorbitant price, but people would haggle. Retired government officials would scramble to buy them because the fish were delicious. When asked where he caught them, the old man would say the pond—Lin Yue's pond. Later, a bunch of old men would fish at Lin Yue's lotus pond. The fish there were tasty, but not as good as the ones Lin Yue's father caught, so no one asked any further questions.
When Lin Yue's parents turned ninety, the two elderly people, both the same age, wanted to have a big celebration. Lin Yue agreed, but the elders said it wasn't necessary, as most of their relatives had passed away, the younger generation had less contact due to the pandemic, and Lin Yue herself hadn't been in touch much either. They struggled to decide on a celebration for their 90th birthday, and finally settled on a small courtyard with exactly ten tables. Five tables were for company managers, two tables were for retired soldiers who worked as bodyguards nearby, and three tables were for Lin Yue and Gong Yong's entire family—their younger siblings and children—who had taken a week off to stay there. After arriving in the valley, they all exclaimed how wonderful it was.
Several families lived in the valley for a week. The first floor of the valley housed a kitchen, a room for the elderly, and a large open space. The second floor had five suites, and the third floor had three suites. Adding the more than twenty rooms in the mountain cave with its contrasting ice and fire features, there was no problem accommodating as many people as needed. Those twenty-odd rooms weren't empty either; some practitioners from the country, seeking a quiet place for cultivation, contacted Lin Yue, who then arranged for them to stay there. Therefore, Lin Yue's place wasn't just private; it was occasionally requisitioned by the government, especially for those recovering from serious injuries—it became a popular retreat. Lin Yue had ways to get in and out; getting in was easy, but getting out was difficult, making the place quite lively.
With the advancement of technology, this place, seemingly backward, actually holds hidden secrets and serves as a vital connection point for human survival—something others couldn't conceive of, but Lin Yue had. The barrier she and the white-haired man built effectively protected the industry from destruction; it was exceptionally well-constructed, exceeding all expectations.
Ten years have passed in a flash, and this place has changed dramatically. It's not that there are more houses or the people have changed, but that the planning has changed. The places where spiritual fruits, flowers, and herbs used to be planted have all grown well, and the fifty acres of land have been well-planned. Those spiritual flowers and herbs that the state planted in the park, which were once worried about their survival, have all survived and are thriving on this land thanks to Lin Yue's methods.
Jingjing disappeared from the military's sight—yes, vanished. The soldier who buried her was severely punished and discharged from the army. After all, he had attacked a fellow soldier, and this time it was the most serious offense. In the past, although his superiors had turned a blind eye when his comrades attacked, this time he almost killed Jingjing. Lin Yue thought it over and over, and realized that because of this incident, Jingjing simply vanished.
A few high-ranking officials knew Jingjing wasn't dead, but most people believed she was. Jingjing changed her appearance and name, temporarily calling herself Xiaojing. Xiaojing followed Baifa Ge, or rather, Baifa Ge followed Xiaojing, traveling and exploring the country, intervening in injustices whenever they encountered them. You can call it acting on behalf of heaven, but they still had humanity. In short, they became carefree, beyond the reach of the law and the state, eliminating anyone they disliked.
You might ask, did Bai Fa Ge and Xiao Jing get married? No, they never did. Bai Fa Ge always followed Xiao Jing. Did Xiao Jing like Bai Fa Ge? She didn't know; she herself wasn't sure. Did Bai Fa Ge like Xiao Jing? Of course he did. But why weren't they together? They just remained friends. This is probably the mindset of young girls these days—not wanting to get married, not wanting to have children. So no matter what Bai Fa Ge did, Xiao Jing just wouldn't get married. Wherever Xiao Jing went, Bai Fa Ge followed—this kind of thing isn't uncommon these days.