My brother entrusted his child to me, and I livestreamed raising the baby, making the Empress cry wi

The glowing system settlement indicator slowly faded from Lin Ye's eyes.

Nearly 90 million Shock Points were added to the account, bringing the total to nearly 160 million.

This is quite a large sum of money, enough for him to do many things.

With a slight thought, Lin Ye saw the system shop interface unfold before him, shimmering with light.

The previous basic teleportation station could only transport 100 kilograms, and it took a week to cool down after each teleportation.

Using that thing to transfer steel bars would take forever.

We need to get a higher-end one.

Lin Ye thought for a moment, then his gaze stopped. This was it!

[Item Transfer Station (Advanced): Allows selection of up to fifty different types of items for point-to-point transfer to specified coordinates in another timeline. There is no limit to the number of the same type of item that can be transferred. (Note: Transferring weapons that are excessively lethal to your current level or living creatures is prohibited.) Required Shock Points: 1000000.]

Lin Ye made his selection and was just about to make the purchase when a new notification appeared.

[Ding! Host has been detected to possess a Basic Item Transfer Station. Do you wish to upgrade it to an Advanced Item Transfer Station by consuming 990000 Shock Points?]

Yes. / No, purchase directly.

You can upgrade by paying the difference?

The system is quite user-friendly.

Lin Ye immediately chose yes.

[Consuming 990000 Shock Points, upgrading...]

Upgrade complete! Current Shock Value balance: 158477000 points.

[Advanced Item Transfer Station: Unlocked Successfully!]

[Function Description: ...]

[Teleportation cooldown: 24 hours.]

Lin Ye glanced at the description and was satisfied. The cooldown time was also much shorter. This shock value was well spent.

Then he continued flipping through the pages.

Plant growth solutions that can increase crop yields are consumables, and it's time to replenish them after so long.

However, now that he has enough shock points, he can choose better products.

After flipping through the [Plant Cultivation Solution (100 drops)], [Plant Cultivation Solution (1000 drops)], etc., Lin Ye finally found the target he was looking for.

[Plant Cultivation Spring: Creates a perpetually flowing spring at a designated location. Irrigating crops with this spring shortens their growth cycle by one-third and increases yield tenfold. Required Shock Points: 10000000.]

It is it.

"exchange."

[Ding! Successfully redeemed "Plant Cultivation Spring". The item has been stored in the system space and can be retrieved at any time. Current Shock Value Balance: 148477000 points.]

Ten million shock points were instantly deducted.

However, the money must be spent; it is necessary for the plan to proceed smoothly.

Furthermore...

He couldn't just let those people who struggled in hardship but still chose to believe in and support Ye Fan fall under the butcher's knife of that woman, Shu Jingwei.

These two are the most necessary. As for the rest, he'll wait until he returns to Jiangcheng to check on the steel plant before deciding on the next steps.

He closed the system interface, got up and walked to the window, gazing at the distant city lights coming on.

This is a peaceful and prosperous world, but also a fiercely competitive one.

Meanwhile, another world is being bathed in blood and fire, but after the blood and fire comes rebirth.

The sky over Da Yan needs a change.

The next morning, the orphanage canteen was filled with the aroma of millet porridge and steamed buns.

Little Douzi's eyes were still a little swollen, but she was in much better spirits. She sat obediently next to Lin Ye, sipping her porridge.

The dean's eyes were also red, but he forced himself to stay awake and kept putting food on Lin Ye's plate, telling him to come back and visit often when he had time.

After the meal, Lin Ye picked up Xiao Douzi and said goodbye to the dean and the children who were looking out the door.

The black sedan drove away from the orphanage, leaving the building surrounded by maple leaves, along with the newly erected graves from yesterday, in the receding shadows of the mountains.

Little Douzi pressed her face against the car window, watching until she could no longer see him, then slowly turned around, curled up in her seat, and stopped talking.

Lin Ye reached out and ruffled the top of her hair.

"Little Douzi can come anytime she wants in the future."

The car merged onto the expressway leading to Jiangcheng, and the scenery outside the window rushed by.

It was noon when I returned to the Times Building.

Almost as soon as Lin Ye entered the door, his secretary called at the same time.

"Mr. Lin, we've already contacted Factory Director Chen at Xinglong Steel Plant. You can go and inspect the goods anytime."

"In addition, the background check information regarding that factory and Factory Director Chen has been sent to your email."

"Hmm." Lin Ye switched hands to hold the phone, while using the other hand to unbutton Xiao Douzi's coat, his movements unhurried and deliberate.

Tell him, "This afternoon, around 2:30."

"Yes, Mr. Lin."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Ye quickly tidied up with Xiao Douzi and sat down at the dining table, where Zhou Ran had already brought out the prepared lunch.

Lin Ye quickly glanced through the information during his spare time.

The situation was almost identical to what had been reported in the news before. Chen Guangfa, 42 years old, had been running a steel mill for over 20 years and had always had a good reputation. This time, he was set up by a long-time "friend"...

After a quick look, Lin Ye had a general idea of ​​the situation, but he would have to wait until the afternoon to check out the actual quality.

After Xiao Douzi finished her afternoon nap, Lin Ye took her out the door.

He asked Xiaodouzi for two days off, and she won't go to school until tomorrow. Today is a good day to take her out for a stroll.

The steel plant is located in the western suburbs of Jiangcheng, about an hour's drive away.

The closer you get to that place, the more refined the city becomes, replaced by a rough, industrial atmosphere.

Towering chimneys, massive factory buildings, stacks of steel, heavy trucks transporting goods back and forth, and a faint smell of metal and engine oil in the air.

The Xinglong Steel Plant's factory area is quite large, but it appears unusually deserted at this moment.

The gate was wide open, and Chen Guangfa, who had received the news, was already waiting in front of it.

He was a middle-aged man of medium build and dark skin, wearing a blue jumpsuit.

Despite being in the prime of his life, life's hardships have left him with deep wrinkles on his face, graying temples, heavy eye bags, and bloodshot eyes.

As the sleek, expensive black sedan slowly came to a stop, the man's body visibly tensed.

He hurriedly jogged up to meet him, unconsciously wiping his hands vigorously on his dusty work pants. By the time Lin Ye got off the bus with the small bag in his arms, he was already right in front of him.

Chen Guangfa's lips moved slightly, and he forced out a somewhat stiff but enthusiastic and respectful smile, extending his hand.

"You, you must be General Manager Lin? Hello, hello! I'm Chen Guangfa, the factory manager of Xinglong." His voice was dry and hoarse, with a heavy accent.

"Director Chen." Lin Ye shook his hand and nodded.

Chen Guangfa stepped to the side, walking half a body length ahead, his waist slightly bent, his right hand outstretched towards the factory area, respectfully making a "please" gesture.

Little Douzi was held in Lin Ye's arms, her big eyes darting around curiously. She had never seen so many metal lumps before.

Some were piled up like small mountains, some lay haphazardly on the ground, and others stood upright against shelves, casting crisscrossing shadows in the sunlight.

Chen Guangfa noticed the little girl and his gaze lingered on her for a moment.

He recognized Lin Ye, the richest man in Jiangcheng, and knew that the richest man had recently adopted a goddaughter; he remembered the photos in the news very clearly.

Such a person suddenly contacts him saying he wants to come see his pile of "junk metal".

Is he dreaming?