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

Thanks to Yang Yujun's intervention, the contract signing went very smoothly.

Shen Dong's money was all deposited in the credit union. After Shen Dong withdrew the money, the staff immediately stamped it with the commune's official seal.

Shen Dong then truly became the contractor of the dairy factory for a period of three years!

He returned to the factory immediately, gathered everyone in the auditorium, and announced the news.

"Deputy team leader, what's up? Do you know?"

Tang Yue shook her head; she didn't know either, so when her group members asked her, she could only shake her head.

"It's definitely good news. I'll tell you a secret: I asked Li, the finance manager, last time, and she said that although there was no bonus in December, it would be made up for during the Chinese New Year. Maybe that's what it is."

"Really?! I wonder how much money we'll get for Chinese New Year!"

"That fat aunt next door is so jealous of us that her eyes are practically bulging out of her head. If we get a bigger bonus for Chinese New Year, I'm definitely going to brag about it to her."

The people below started chatting and immediately became excited about the upcoming meeting.

"Factory manager, what's up? Why are you calling everyone over?" Although Liu Zhenghua had a disagreement with Shen Dong a long time ago, she had regained her gossipy nature and took the lead in asking.

Shen Dong stood at the front and saw that although the others didn't speak, they still looked at him expectantly.

He coughed twice on purpose, paused for a moment, and seeing that everyone was eagerly waiting for him to speak, he then spoke into the microphone on the table.

"I have great news to share! Starting today, I've officially taken over the Baotashan Dairy Factory. In other words, from today onwards, I'm the real factory manager!"

"Dongzi, are you serious?!" Tang Yue exclaimed excitedly upon hearing the news.

However, as soon as she finished shouting, the others also started shouting, their words filled with surprise and jubilation.

They remembered the changes in the factory these past few days, as well as the changes in the way their neighbors and relatives looked at them; all of this was thanks to Shen Dong.

"Factory manager, are you serious? We'll really work for you from now on?"

"Hey, factory manager, stop laughing! Say something!"

Tong Na was extremely anxious and kept urging Shen Dong to give her a response.

Shen Dong smiled and took out the contract, showing them the red seal on it, which confirmed the facts for everyone.

Everyone was gesturing and talking excitedly, but Liu Gui, standing at the back of the crowd, wore a bitter expression.

What does this mean? I've been playing the subservient role for two months, and now the factory has been contracted out. What am I supposed to do?!

Fortunately, before he could figure it out, Shen Dong looked at him and said, "Liu Gui, go find the director. He will make arrangements for you. You can't stay at the dairy factory anymore."

"Since it has nothing to do with you, Shen Dong, then I don't need to play the subservient fool anymore."

Liu Gui didn't waste any words and turned to leave.

Shen Dong waved his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, and only after everyone was seated did he begin to arrange the next steps.

"I have a few plans for the upcoming Lunar New Year."

"First, starting today, in addition to yogurt, the factory will also be making milk skin. I've already prepared the recipe, and it will be made by..." Shen Dong said, looking into the crowd. Everyone was standing up straight, wanting him to see them.

"Qiu Xiaoqin will be in charge. I will recruit two more people, and the three of you will be in charge."

The people below applauded and looked at Qiu Xiaoqin with envy. Tang Yue sat next to her, and the two had been chatting a lot these days, showing a very close relationship.

"Congratulations, Xiaoqin! Keep up the good work!"

Qiu Xiaoqin pointed to herself in disbelief, her face slightly flushed as she looked at Shen Dong.

Shen Dong smiled at her and continued, "When the trucks come to pick up the goods these next couple of days, mention it to them and calculate the production volume."

"Secondly, there are only twenty-odd days left until the Spring Festival, and it's time to buy New Year's goods. I have an idea: if other factories in the commune, or even other factories in the county, come to buy our yogurt and milk skin, and we package them well for them as their New Year's goods, wouldn't that have a great promotional effect?"

The people below didn't understand at first. Nowadays, factories still distribute New Year's goods in a very simple way. There's no such thing as packaging. They just carry them home directly. So they didn't understand what packaged New Year's goods meant.

Shen Dong said with a smile, "It's okay if you don't understand. You'll understand once it's done. This matter is handled by..."

"Dongzi, I...I...I'll take responsibility, come to me!" Li Hu jumped up in a panic, pointing frantically at himself.

Everyone else burst into laughter, knowing his relationship with Shen Dong, and joked, "Tiger, if you dare call the factory manager by his name directly, you'll have your pay docked."

"Hehe!" Li Hu scratched his head, realizing he had made a big joke of himself.

"Well then, you don't understand packaging, so I'll take care of that. Once the product is ready, Li Hu will coordinate with other factories. I'll also talk to Director Yang beforehand and ask him to give me a heads-up."

"Okay, factory manager, I will definitely handle this well!"

Li Hu didn't actually know what it was, but when he heard that it involved dealing with other factories, which he was familiar with, he knew he had to make his brother look good.

"Thirdly, having discussed the factory, let's talk about everyone. Aunt Li told me privately that everyone is really looking forward to the bonus, isn't that right?"

Although they were talking enthusiastically, when actually asked, everyone was still shy, just smiling and not answering.

Everyone nudged Hu Weidong's arm, because he was the most valued senior worker in the factory and also the team leader, so they let him speak.

Hu Weidong knew that friendship was one thing, but he couldn't overstep his bounds. Don't underestimate Shen Dong just because he's young; he's got a lot on his mind.

Shen Dong didn't miss the next move. He smiled and asked, "What's wrong? Nobody dares to say it? Are you letting Master Hu do it?"

"What do we all work for? It's to make money, so don't be shy. Since you won't say it, I will."

"The factory will have plenty of New Year's goods this year. I'll also arrange for Tiger to check with food factories and supply and marketing cooperatives. His bonus will be substantial too!"

Upon hearing what she cared about most, Liu Zhenghua stood up and led everyone in applause.

"Also, starting in February, all long-term employees will receive a raise. Every February thereafter, anyone who has worked at the factory for a full year will receive a raise. The specific amount is as low as 3 yuan!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the workers burst into enthusiastic applause. Li Hu even whistled, overjoyed, and shouted in a loud voice, "Factory Director, we'll work for you! From now on, we'll do whatever you tell us to do, and we'll never slack off!"

"Yes! No slacking off, we'll work hard!"

Everyone chimed in, their voices filled with excitement.

Qiu Xiaoqin stood in the crowd, happy with everyone, happy for her own future, happy for the future of the factory.

She looked at Shen Dong standing in front of her, her eyes full of curiosity.

She was curious about why he was so capable.

She was curious about why he knew so much.

She was curious why he was so nice to everyone.

She was curious why he was so different!