Reborn in 1981, the first to get rich start with dairy cows.

I haven't paid much attention to the training these past few days, but it seems some people are really impatient.

"Old Chen, have a seat. I called you two over today because I want to discuss something with you."

Yang Yujun poured two glasses of water with a smile, and the two of them immediately got up to take them.

"Old Chen, you go first."

Liu Gui took over and began to speak: "It's been ten days since we started work. In just over a week, Baotashan Yogurt has become famous throughout the county. It's a household name. Every day, people line up to see me."

"I'm anxious too. Look at my lips, they're all blistered from worry. There's nothing I can do, production can't keep up."

"I can only reply to them over and over again, and production will pick up soon."

"But..." Liu Gui shrugged, his meaning clear.

Yang Yujun feigned concern, saying, "Old Chen, drink more water. There's no rush. Your health is the most important thing."

Then she turned to Shen Dong with a gentle smile: "Little Shen, you've worked hard these past few days. I heard from Old Chen that you even helped make yogurt last night, which increased production quite a bit."

Shen Dong nodded in agreement, looking at him calmly and composedly.

Yang Yujun knew that Shen Dong would definitely understand, but he just wouldn't respond, so he could only be direct and say, "Little Shen, there are other workers in the factory who also want to take on more responsibilities. Do you think we should get everyone involved?"

Shen Dong stared at him for a moment, then feigned confusion and asked, "Don't they participate every day?"

Yang Yujun's face turned cold. When they were discussing cooperation before, he thought Shen Dong was sensible because he readily agreed. But today, he was displeased because Shen Dong had disrespected him twice.

"Master Yang Yujun is a senior worker in the factory. He complained to me a few times, wanting to do his part. Look at him now, he can only do small jobs like boiling water."

"You call this participation?" Liu Gui was already prepared to tear things apart.

"And Master Ma, he's also skilled, but he can't participate either."

"Director Yang, you promised me you wouldn't interfere with production matters..." Shen Dong asked angrily, his face cold.

"I can't just leave the jobs of a dozen or so employees at the factory unattended and listen to you talk about how important the formula is."

"Don't think the factory can't function without you!"

"Give me a heads-up, can we get everyone involved?"

Liu Gui didn't care anymore; since he had already reached a consensus with Yang Yujun, he might as well be direct.

Shen Dong glared angrily, remaining silent for a long time.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit tense, Yang Yujun cleared his throat and spoke.

"Xiao Shen, look, I suppressed the county's report for you before. If we really investigate the policy, the cooperation with the dairy factory is also non-compliant."

"And there's this commission system. Go ask around, who can offer daily pay, and 70 yuan every day!"

Yang Yujun listed his previous contributions in a pleasant manner.

"As you know, the factory is poor and still owes tens of thousands of yuan in debt. Director Liu is really desperate."

Yang Yujun saw that Shen Dong's expression had softened and thought that he had convinced him.

"I've discussed it with Factory Director Liu. After all, this formula is unique to you. How about we give you an extra half-ingredient? Is that alright?"

Seeing that Shen Dong kept his lips pursed and didn't say anything, he secretly exchanged a glance with Liu Gui.

"Xiao Shen, please forgive me if I have offended you in any way. I was just too anxious and said things without thinking," Liu Gui apologized, forcing a smile.

Shen Dong's eyes flickered slightly, and he said hoarsely, "Forget about the extra half-percent, let's just pay off the debts as soon as possible."

"I'll arrange it tomorrow, and I'll get someone involved."

He ignored the two of them and turned to leave.

Yang Yujun smiled as he saw Shen Dong off, completely unconcerned about his actions.

As Shen Dong stepped outside, a cold smile crept onto his lips.

"Since you can't wait any longer, then I'll dig a hole for you to jump into!"

Turning around, I arrived at the supply and marketing cooperative. The fat, big-eared director was greeting a female customer, his eyes narrowed into slits with a smile.

Shen Dong walked over and said, "Director, I'm here to buy a bicycle. Station Chief Wang already put in a good word for me!"

The director, named Niu Aijun, was enthusiastically introducing the products to the family members of the leaders of the Grain Bureau when Shen Dong interrupted him. Niu turned around and his expression immediately turned sour.

He glanced at Shen Dong, who seemed somewhat familiar, but said nothing, and shooed Shen Dong away like a fly.

Shen Dong repeated helplessly, "I was introduced by Station Chief Wang Yuan!"

Upon hearing the key words, Niu Aijun immediately told Shen Dong to rest and wait aside, and then asked a staff member to pour him some water.

After waiting for a few minutes, Niu Aijun came over after finishing his work.

"Young man, you're here to pick up your bicycle, right? Our director already gave us instructions; we've been waiting for you."

"May I ask your name, young man?"

"Oh, Director, hello, you can just call me Xiao Shen."

"Hehe, 'Director' is just a nickname used by the subordinates. I'm the sales team leader, just call me Lao Niu!"

After exchanging pleasantries, Niu Aijun asked someone to bring out a bicycle from the warehouse.

Shen Dong checked it and, finding nothing wrong, handed over the 170 yuan.

"Hey, didn't we agree on 150? Xiao Shen, what you're doing..."

Shen Dong explained with a smile, "Director, before we came, Station Chief Wang instructed that we must pay the original price."

After some refusals, Niu Aijun had no choice but to take the money back, unsure whether Shen Dong was telling the truth.

Shen Dong lifted the car above his head before he could squeeze out.

"Didn't you say you were out of bicycles? I came to ask this morning, and you said you were done. What's this?"

Suddenly, a middle-aged man in the crowd pointed at Shen Dong indignantly and shouted.

The crowded supply and marketing cooperative suddenly erupted in chatter, with people whispering about things like "going through the back door" and "pulling strings."

Niu Aijun was already annoyed by Shen Dong's refusal to make connections, and when he saw someone causing trouble, his eyes flashed with a fierce light.

"Who's there? Step forward! I want to see who dares to cause trouble!"

As he spoke, he rolled up his sleeves, revealing a fierce look in his fleshy face, making no one dare to meet his gaze.

The middle-aged man could only weakly explain, "My son wants a bicycle, and I've gone several times but they all say they don't have one..."

"This car was reserved in advance and people have been waiting in line for a long time. You're just making a fuss over nothing."

Niu Aijun, having caught an easy target, was unwilling to let it go easily. He continued, "What do you think this place is? If everyone comes and makes a scene, how will our supply and marketing cooperative get any work done?"

The middle-aged man looked at Niu Aijun, who had a fierce expression, and then darted away from the crowd with his head down.

The turmoil at the supply and marketing cooperative didn't affect Shen Dong's mood. He hummed a little tune and slowly rode towards the production team.

It wasn't even noon yet, and everyone in the team was busy working on the ridges of the fields.

Someone looked up, saw it, and exclaimed in surprise, "Look, someone's riding a bicycle!"

The Hongqi Production Team ranked seventh among the eight production teams in Baotashan Commune, so its economy was naturally poor, and it didn't even have bicycles.

"He looks like Dongzi to me!" Shen Weiguo muttered as he looked at him.

"No way, bicycles aren't cheap!" Shen Changping put down his hoe and sat on the path in the field.

Wang Aidi, the elderly woman, took a few steps forward, recognized the person, and shouted loudly, "It's Dongwa! The one riding the bicycle is Dongwa!"