This city simulation game can affect reality.

"Xiang Linjian, male, is an employee of the Technology Extension Station of the Yugu County Agricultural Bureau."

Yu Hongying, female, is a Chinese language teacher at the Second Middle School of Yugu County.

"Zhao Zhiqiang, male, is one of the shareholders of the agritainment cooperative and a veteran figure in the early days of Yunhai."

The next morning, Chen Jun had Lao Zhou conduct a detailed background investigation on Xiang Cheng.

The investigation was extremely complicated; it took a whole day to barely piece together this network of interpersonal relationships.

The information about the other party's parents didn't seem to have any problems. Xiang Linjian had worked in the Agriculture Bureau for many years, and Yu Hongying was a key teacher in a local school.

They are all honest and respectable professions.

But the coincidence is that this Xiang Linjian is a distant cousin of Zhao Zhiqiang, a shareholder of Yunhai Cooperative.

The two families don't visit each other often, only during holidays and festivals.

If Chen Jun hadn't specifically instructed Lao Zhou to monitor the agritainment business and obtain information on some core members, it would have been very difficult to uncover this connection.

"It seems all the evidence points to our old friend," Chen Jun said coldly.

"These guys are pretty good at this, starting to play these kinds of tricks," Old Zhou chimed in from the side.

"That's normal. Actually, I've always been curious how the other side can remain so calm when we've made such a big commotion."

"They've finally made their move, but the methods aren't exactly honorable."

Chen Jun smiled; this was not unexpected.

The speed at which Woodcutter's Hut trains talent is truly astounding, far surpassing not only Yunhai Woodworking Workshop, but also any other training institution in China.

It's perfectly normal for this to attract the attention of competitors.

The fact that the other party used such methods actually proves the success of the project.

"Mr. Chen, I'll go fire this guy right away and take the evidence to Wang Wang to settle accounts. Let's see what they have to say this time."

Old Zhou was clearly quite indignant about this kind of commercial espionage.

He clenched his fist and frowned.

"Don't alert them yet," Chen Jun waved his hand to stop him.

Although the resort was completely in the right, it was perfectly reasonable for them to directly expose the other party's behavior.

This will not only deter agritainment businesses from engaging in such underhanded tactics, but also provide an opportunity to exert pressure and demand compensation from the other party.

But Chen Jun did not want to take such a straightforward approach.

Or rather, he has an even better plan.

Anyway, the woodcutter's hut really doesn't have any secrets. Even if you bring in the experts from the agritainment business and search it thoroughly, they still won't be able to figure it out.

"He likes being an undercover agent, so let him stay. We can use this opportunity to pass on some information we want him to know."

A smile appeared on Chen Jun's lips.

"Hmm...that's definitely a smarter approach." Old Zhou immediately understood. "In this way, we actually have another controllable mouthpiece."

Chen Jun continued, "However, since the other party has started using such tactics, we should also increase our surveillance efforts accordingly."

Prior to this, the resort mainly monitored farmhouses through online platforms, private feedback from friendly suppliers, and financial model simulations.

These are all common information gathering methods used in business competition.

But now the situation has clearly escalated further, and it is absolutely necessary to take reciprocal measures.

If it's about playing an undercover game, Chen Jun can afford to support people.

"Uncle Zhou, next, you will start building our information network from multiple levels, including service personnel, suppliers, and customers."

"To prevent being counter-surveilled, you must ensure that all information is transmitted through reliable channels and change your contact methods regularly."

Chen Jun was making arrangements.

"Understood, leave the rest to me."

A smile also appeared on Lao Zhou's face, conveying a sense of "If you're unkind, don't blame me for being unjust."

......

In the evening, Chen Jun went to the woodcutter's hut.

The students were all focused on polishing their works, and the sounds of hammering and planing wood rose and fell, creating a busy yet orderly atmosphere.

As Li Qingxin said, Xiang Cheng behaved no differently from ordinary trainees.

He focused intently on practicing wood carving, occasionally exchanging a few words with the students next to him, completely immersed in the learning atmosphere.

Without prior knowledge, no abnormality would be noticeable.

Chen Jun, as usual, inspected the teaching situation, then called Li Qingxin out and gave her instructions:

"The certification exam is in two weeks. Use this time to give these students plenty of time to practice and consolidate their skills. Once they finish the exam, you can focus on studying the techniques."

"Yes, I understand, boss. But I have a question... Should I continue with the teaching duties, or should I dedicate myself entirely to the preparations for the puppet troupe?"

"In the early stages, you may have to juggle two aspects, since newly hired teachers need time to adapt, and you'll need to help guide them. Once they're fully proficient, you'll be separated and given full responsibility for the troupe."

"OK..."

Li Qingxin seemed to want to say something but hesitated.

Chen Jun realized that the other person wanted to ask something else, and his gaze subconsciously fell on her right arm.

With the help of City Simulator, her woodworking skills did improve rapidly during this period, but the situation would be very different if she were to switch to puppetry performances later.

Manipulating puppets is a very delicate task, and it is extremely difficult to do with just one hand.

Although Li Qingxin successfully manipulated the "Great Sage" in her performance of "Havoc in Heaven," that play mainly relied on the tension of the plot, coupled with the assistance of scene mechanisms, and the requirements for the puppet's movements were not too high.

After she mastered the skill, she was able to manage it, albeit barely.

However, if one wants to pursue a professional career in puppetry, one will inevitably encounter more complex and intricate performances in the future.

One hand definitely won't work.

"After the official certification exam, I'll give you a break," Chen Jun suddenly suggested. "Go get a good prosthetic leg installed, and I'll reimburse you for the cost."

Li Qingxin has now become an indispensable part of the Woodcutter's Hut, so this perk should be given.

A suitable prosthesis would not only improve her work efficiency, but also allow her to integrate into the puppet troupe as quickly as possible.

This suggestion caused Li Qingxin to visibly pause for a moment, a hint of gratitude flashing in her eyes. "Thank you, boss. Actually, I was just about to ask you for some time off..."

"You've worked so hard for so long, you really deserve a good rest and adjustment. After all, there's a big project coming up that we need you for."

After leaving the woodcutter's hut, Chen Jun made another phone call to Zhuang Qingsong.

"Brother Zhuang, it's been a long time! Have you had some time to visit the resort recently?"

"Brother Chen, I am naturally available anytime. I also have a few things I would like to discuss with you."

Now that the first batch of trainees are nearing "graduation," the preparation for the puppet troupe is naturally one of the next steps for the development of Woodcutter's Hut.

"See you tomorrow then."

"See you tomorrow."