HLnovel Chapter 88 Zhaoshi Food Factory, Jinyang County
Chapter 88 Zhaoshi Food Factory, Jinyang County
The next day, Zhao Yuan sent Zhao Zhaodi, Zhao Laidi, and Lin Fangfang back to Zhaojia Village early in the morning.
Back in the courtyard, Zhaoyuan went to the factory first. The Industry and Commerce Bureau would be coming to inspect the factory today, and they would be starting to process the permits.
Master Jiang also arrived at the factory early.
Just after 8 o'clock, two staff members from the Industry and Commerce Bureau arrived. Zhao Yuan led them around the factory to inspect it. In this era, there were no uniform standards for factory requirements, so after checking that the hygiene was fine, they signed the papers and all they had to do was go to the Industry and Commerce Bureau to complete the relevant procedures.
Zhao Yuan saw the two staff members out of the courtyard, giving each of them a bag of sausages before they left, so they could take them back and use them to advertise for him.
Zhou Jiefang went to the Industry and Commerce Bureau with the staff to apply for the necessary permits.
After making arrangements for Master Jiang, Zhao Yuan went to the fireworks export company.
Zhao Yuan went through all the completed outer packaging design drafts. He felt that Xiao Haowen and Zhao Xiaoqing had fully understood the concept he wanted, and he liked the design very much. The modifications were mostly minor details, so the work was completed quickly. Then the design drafts were sent to the printing factory to print samples.
Zhao Yuan made a signboard and brought it home to hang outside Uncle Zhong's courtyard.
"Zhaoshi Food Factory of Jinyang County".
Zhao Yuan is preparing to recruit 10 people for the first time.
Zhao Yuan went home and called County Chief Yang, telling him about the recruitment. He said he could provide five job opportunities for educated youth, preferably those with mechanical knowledge, and those interested could come to the food factory for an interview.
Zhao Yuan posted a job notice at the entrance, then drove his tractor back to Zhaojia Village.
When Zhao Yuan returned to Zhaojia Village, a lot of people were standing in front of his house, and two old-fashioned bicycles were parked in the square in front of the house.
Everyone looked at Zhao Yuan when they heard the sound of the tractor.
Zhao Yuan parked the tractor, squeezed through the crowd, and went into his house.
As soon as I entered the house, I saw two people in police uniforms sitting in the main room; they looked like police officers.
Lin Fangfang stood to the side, her face pale with fright.
As soon as the policeman saw Zhao Yuan enter, he stood up and walked towards him.
"You must be Comrade Zhaoyuan."
Zhao Yuan was taken aback and asked:
"Yes, is there something you need?"
“We are from the Daguang Commune Police Station. We received a report that you have recently received a lot of money from unknown sources. We suspect that your money is illegal income. Please come with us to cooperate with the investigation.”
One of the tall policemen said with a serious expression.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yuan frowned and calmly replied:
"Excuse me, but first, please show me your police ID. Second, please find out if someone made a false police report. I can say with absolute certainty that all my income is legitimate and verifiable, and I have not committed any illegal or criminal acts. Please go back and call County Head Yang Xilai or Secretary Zhang Donglin to verify this before you come to me. Also, your harassment of my family without verification has caused me and my family great mental and reputational damage. I reserve the right to pursue your legal action."
Zhao Yuan's tone was firm and powerful, and his eyes revealed his pursuit of justice.
Upon hearing Zhaoyuan's words, the two policemen exchanged glances and then went to the side to discuss the matter.
The two policemen exchanged a glance, then walked towards Zhaoyuan and said:
"Alright then, we'll go back to the police station first to ask our superiors for instructions and make a phone call before we come back. You're not allowed to leave the house before we get back, otherwise it will be considered as a fugitive!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yuan flew into a rage and pointed at the two policemen, shouting:
"Officer, please watch your words. The way you're talking clearly identifies me as a criminal suspect. You received a report but didn't even investigate the matter properly before coming to my house to harass me. I will not let this go!"
The tall policeman was about to grab Zhaoyuan, but was stopped by the shorter policeman beside him. The shorter policeman said:
"Alright, stop arguing. Let's go back to the police station and verify the situation before we talk about anything else."
After saying that, the two turned around, pushed through the crowd, got on their old bicycles, and rode away.
The crowd began to chatter amongst themselves.
"Zhaoyuan, someone has caught conjunctivitis. Everyone, please disperse."
Zhao Jieyuan walked in and said loudly.
"I wonder which person is so jealous. Let's find them and beat them up. But Zhaoyuan, don't make your fortune in silence. You should help everyone get rich together."
Another person chimed in.
"You open a pig farm one minute, buy a tractor the next, and I heard you even bought a house in the city. It's normal for some people to be envious of all that money coming in at once."
Some people even said it sourly.
……
Various voices rose from the crowd: jealousy, envy, and doubt.
"Everyone, disperse, disperse."
Zhao Jieyuan shouted again to the crowd. Most of them then dispersed.
"Fangfang, are you scared? Don't worry, our money comes from legitimate sources. Let them investigate however they want."
Zhao Yuan went over to comfort Lin Fangfang.
Lin Fangfang's eyes reddened, and tears welled up in them:
“I’m not afraid, I know we haven’t done anything wrong. But it’s really upsetting that they’re slandering us like this.”
Zhao Yuan gently patted her shoulder:
"Don't be sad, justice resides in the hearts of the people. As long as we do the right thing, we don't need to worry about other people's gossip."
Yu Hongmei stepped forward and said, "Yes, Fangfang, don't take it to heart. These people just can't stand to see others do well. In time, they will naturally understand the truth."
Zhao Yuan and Zhou Jiefang walked towards the pigsty together, and the two of them walked around the pigsty to look at it.
“Zhaoyuan, your piglets are growing much faster. Look, this pig is only two months old, but it’s already half a year old when we raise it. At this rate, it should be ready for market in less than six months.”
Zhao Jieyuan said.
"Yes, I was originally preparing for them to be ready for market in more than four months."
Zhao Yuan said.
"Really?"
Zhao Jieyuan looked at Zhao Yuan in surprise.
"Yes, I have a few things to discuss with you today."
Zhao Yuan said.
"what's up?"
Zhao Jieyuan asked.
“I’m planning to open a larger pig farm, and I can also cooperate with the villagers. You can raise the pigs yourself, and I will be responsible for sales. I need to get the villagers’ opinions before making a decision.”
Zhao Yuan said.
“My food factory is already up and running. I can hire five people from the village. For now, one person will drive the tractor for 50 yuan a month. He will be responsible for going to the meat processing plant every day to haul meat and pig offal. The other four people will wash the pig offal. Would you like to come and help me drive the tractor? You just have to go in the morning and come back in the evening.”
Zhao Yuan continued.
"Okay, I'll drive the tractor for you."
Zhao Jieyuan said.
“Then let’s go and talk to Uncle Tiancheng about the pig farm. I’ve been very busy lately and haven’t had time to take care of things at home. I have to go to Bingcheng again tomorrow.”
Zhao Yuan said.