My Lord, you need to stand up!

Chapter 515 Fragrant Grasses Everywhere

However, Wei Dong did not follow his old leader's request to directly launch the corn bioengineering project.

That thing is good, but the barrier to entry is too high.

The entire production process involves many steps, all of which must be carried out together.

It won't work if any link is missing.

It is certainly capable of producing many kinds of products.

This also means a huge one-time investment.

Unlike when Weidong set up a sanitary napkin production line, where a machine costing a few thousand yuan could drive a daily output of tens of thousands of packs, and production capacity could be gradually increased by stacking up the equipment.

Ideal for starting a business.

Corn bioengineering can only be a major battle of capital operation.

Therefore, while acknowledging that corn procurement would begin in the next season, no preparations were made to start the project hastily.

"Let's start with labor export. After the Spring Festival, we will begin to export labor to areas outside of Shangzhou. Most of the local skilled workers in the construction of Beijiaochang New City have been transferred to Shanghai, where the wages are higher and the business volume is full, resulting in higher income over the course of a year."

"Then, if the scale of the construction of the Beijiaochang New City is expanded, more labor force will be recruited to enter the construction industry, and Jiangzhou will also have a demand."

The old leader understood: "They're using the construction of Beijiaochang New City as a training base for construction workers, continuously sending laborers to other places. How many laborers can that solve in total?"

Wei Dong had a clear idea in mind: "Building skyscrapers in Pudong, Shanghai will definitely require a strong team. Foreign-related communities have even more detailed requirements for construction quality, so three to five thousand people will be needed. Jiangzhou is mainly more determined in exploring housing reform policies, so the real estate construction area is also very large, and three to five thousand people can be mobilized."

The old leader's brow relaxed slightly: "It's not enough. We need to find ways to increase the labor force. With seven million rural residents in Shangzhou, there's little land and a large population, so planting efficiency has always been low. We really should transfer a large amount of labor to industrial production. Construction workers are a good direction."

Wei Dong actually wanted to expand his housing business in Shangzhou, because he knew that the reservoir area resettlement would begin in a few years. Right now, the only question was whether or not to build the Three Gorges Dam, which hadn't been decided yet.

When the time came, they started a large-scale migration, which was costly and stressful. Jiangzhou and Shangzhou simply did not have the capacity to absorb and bear it, so they had to distribute it to other parts of the country.

That really meant hundreds of thousands of people were relocated in all directions. Although it all depended on their large families and businesses, it was still quite good for each place to take in a few hundred or a few thousand immigrants, and many even ended up living in big cities as a result.

But for people who have strong feelings for their hometown, especially farmers with low levels of education, the pain of emotional detachment is profound.

At least when they left, boatloads of them were crying like crazy, and the scene of people watching from the shore left a deep impression on Wei Dong.

But now he can't explain why he should build a complex of tens of thousands of people in Shangzhou, a city with only two or three hundred thousand urban residents.

No one is buying off-plan properties, and I don't have the financial means.

All I can say is that I'll try to think of a way.

The former leader laughed instead: "I won't try to persuade you. No matter how your family situation is now, no matter how much work pressure you have, you still need your family to support and accompany you."

The main purpose was to have Wei Dong carry the baby on his chest.

Looking down, he said, "It's probably because of the pressure at work. My wife chose to study abroad, so now I'm both a father and a mother. A while ago, I went to Shanghai and was diagnosed with a sequela that my child misses his mother, so I always keep him with me."

The old leader turned around in surprise to get a closer look, and even tried to force a kind smile onto his orange-peel-like face. Sure enough, he found that Xiaodie was indifferent and had no reaction at all.

Then, Wei Dong was filled with the concern of an elder: "The organization should still care about your life. The city will introduce you to a few comrades, those in medical and nursing professions or educational institutions would be more suitable."

Wei Dong was desperately trying to think of a way to solve the problem and push the image out of his mind.

Startled by this, she quickly stood up: "I've finished my work report. I'll go check on the North Parade Ground. But really, there's no need. I have a girlfriend, I have a girlfriend. I'm even considering coming back to get my household registration documents so we can get married. She's also from Shangzhou. I'll come back to report to you after I've thought it through..."

Even the old leaders were suspicious: "Even an ugly daughter-in-law has to meet her in-laws. Didn't you bring her back for the Spring Festival? Why don't you bring her back so I can see her too? She can be the witness at the wedding."

Having city leaders as witnesses at a wedding—that's a huge honor!

Wei Dong scratched his head vigorously: "We didn't plan on having a big wedding. Let's go, we'll report back if anything comes up."

They practically fled in panic.

The old leader, unusually, followed us to the door to emphasize: "Really, even if it's for the sake of the children, you need to think this through!"

A room full of government employees were asking what was going on.

It is indeed very rare for Wei Dong to bring a child to discuss work.

There was no point in asking. So by evening, it's likely that every family in the government and public institutions of Shangzhou knew that Wei Dong, a divorced man with a child, was looking for a wife…

Then, from Ding Haifeng and his wife, Lao Tian, ​​the director of the industrial zone, Jiang Yong, the deputy director, Lao Xing, and others, to anyone with relatives or friends working at the sanitary napkin factory, or even those who bought houses in the new city, they all came to inquire about our family through various connections...

This left Wei Dong completely dumbfounded.

He didn't bring Lamu and Zhuoma with him this time, and the kids can't be left alone, so he didn't go play basketball.

We arrived quite late in the afternoon, so we found a quiet corner to eat a bowl of noodles and fed Xiaodie some too. While we were inspecting the food factory, we stopped by the milk station next door to buy a bottle of fresh milk for the baby.

After visiting the SOD blood red extraction workshop, I just wanted to browse around the night market and grab some late-night snacks to take home.

He was then surrounded by various comrades who were eager to play matchmaker.

After fleeing again, Xiaodie hugged her father's head tightly, perhaps to protect him.

When they arrived at the sanitary napkin factory, people who had heard the news came to greet Rang Weidong, and surrounded him more directly and actively. In the end, Li Erfeng came after hearing the news and chased them away to rescue Rang Weidong.

Wei Dong was utterly humiliated. He only breathed a sigh of relief after retreating through the back door to the small building by the river.

Li Erfeng silently covered his retreat and finally managed to ask, "Sister Dong really left?"

Last time, it was in the canteen of the sanitary napkin factory that the old couple broke the camel's back.

Wei Dong didn't hold a grudge against anyone: "Ah, my parents don't approve of me, so I don't need to fawn over them. But Xiao Dong has taken over her sister's job now. I'm planning to come back to get my household registration and get our marriage certificate after the holiday."

Li Erfeng wasn't surprised at all, probably because it was common in the countryside for older sisters to fall for younger sisters instead of older sisters: "Then Mom and Dad will definitely be satisfied. Should we go see them now? I've been having the bedding changed on this bed every day."

When Wei Dong is discussing business, he can still focus on distinguishing words, but when he's talking to a girl, he's as straight as steel: "Never mind, it's already past nine o'clock. I'll go to the construction site first and see how things are going on your end. The city is asking me to mobilize as many workers as possible. Do you have any suggestions?"

Li Erfeng, who can be considered the largest labor exporter in Shangzhou, subconsciously said: "Expand the sanitary napkin factory! One machine that operates on three shifts corresponds to twenty workers a day. Currently, the Shangzhou factory has about two hundred machines and more than three thousand seven hundred workers, with a daily output of eight hundred thousand packs. A batch of goods is shipped out every five days. It's fortunate that we have our own dock at home."

That makes sense to Wei Dong too!
“They’re doing technological upgrades in Jiangzhou to improve efficiency and free up more manpower for other jobs. The factory is already at its management limit with about 10,000 people, so the replaced machines are being sent here. That should be able to help a few thousand more people. You should start thinking about how to spread the word during the Spring Festival… Yes, have these workers spread the word among their fellow villagers when they go home for the New Year. Did you get the news about the doubled wages and red envelopes this month?”

Li Erfeng quickened her pace to keep up: "The announcement was made, and the whole factory is cheering. I even took pictures. Everyone says you're a great philanthropist. When Mom and Dad walk down the street, so many people greet them and say thank you."

To prevent Wei Dong from being swayed by this superficial warmth, he said, "Isn't that very dangerous? You're the same, running around outside alone at night all the time?"

Li Erfeng was finally able to see Rang Weidong's face. The streetlights in the newly developed area were few and far between, making it dim and blurry: "No, I stay home with my parents at night. There's a telephone so I can contact them anytime."

Wei Dong finally realized what she meant and turned to look at the person next to him. The white turtleneck sweater looked a bit like Dong Xueqing's and Qin Yuye's, but those two were the kind of tight-fitting sweaters that Wei Dong was familiar with, which made their necks look very long and elegant.

Especially when worn alone, the sweater is very flattering.

Li Erfeng has gone a bit astray here. She's wearing a loose-fitting bib, covered by this year's most popular down jacket, but she chose bright red, a very festive aesthetic.

With a perm and voluminous curls, she's the epitome of fashionable rural women.

Wei Dong laughed at what he saw, and Li Erfeng, who vaguely saw it, thought it was a lewd grin: "Isn't it beautiful?"

She's so brave and shameless! In the countryside, kids her age are already as big as Xiaodie!
in a hurry.

Wei Dong hurried a few steps, and when they reached the entrance of the construction site, it was much brighter: "I told you long ago to find a husband and get married, or to date and marry in the city. There are plenty of people vying to pursue you, so don't delay."

Li Erfeng bit her lip: "My parents, sister and brother-in-law are all working in the factory now. They don't charge for hiring, and the canteen alone makes my family quite well-off. Everyone in the surrounding villages and towns knows I'm your wife, and I've never changed my mind. What do you want me to do?!"

Wei Dong wasn't worried at all: "Studying abroad? Going abroad or not? If you don't want to learn foreign languages, then go to Shanghai, Beijing, or Guangzhou to be a manager and see the world. What's the big deal!"

While speaking, he was already greeting the construction management and taking the safety helmet. Soon after, the third battalion commander also received the news and came over with his helmet.

Li Erfeng followed behind with a pout, looking like a doormat.

I still want to bring the child over.

As a result, Xiaodie kicked and punched her.

However, after Wei Dong finished inspecting the progress of the project, they would walk through the path back to the riverside building.

Barbecue, late-night snacks, and even the fire pit in the courtyard have all been arranged.

It has already benefited the livelihoods of thousands or even tens of thousands of people in the surrounding area, and countless people have come to take care of it.

(End of this chapter)