"...Vegetables and fruits need to be tested before they can be sold on the counter; for snacks and finished foods... testing is conducted by Luo Jin's team every day, and the team will be held accountable if any problems occur..." The four professional testers are all boys who have recently graduated from university and are still in their prime, full of vigor and determined to make a name for themselves. They originally wanted to work in the hospital, but seeing the outstanding salary at Yuan's Supermarket, the four of them jumped right in.

There's no way around it, people die for money, birds die for food, sob sob sob...

"Yes, General Cao, I guarantee to complete the mission." Luo Jin's handsome face was resolute and stylish, and his family background as a military doctor gave him a lot of points in the interview.

After finishing the meeting, Cao Ming had to rush to the next site, the agricultural planting center.

All food entering Yuan's Supermarket must be tested based on the results. Not only are inspectors present, but also key members of Yuan's security team will monitor the food. If pesticide or other toxic or harmful liquid residues are found, the food will be returned immediately with hefty penalties, and the matter will be reported to the food safety department for legal action.

The so-called toxic and harmful liquids are, in other words, prohibited from using any chemicals.

Therefore, Cao Ming is very cautious when discussing suppliers, which is a major headache for the planting department.

As for the saying "business is business," Yuan Zhuan ignored it all. She didn't lack money, but she lacked good deeds. So, as long as she could supply good goods, everything was negotiable. She wasn't short of money, and as for those cunning and unscrupulous scoundrels, well, they could go to hell! Yuan's Supermarket would forever refuse them entry.

'Ronggui' Hotel.

When Cao Ming arrived at the hotel with his secretary, there were already people waiting at the entrance. After all, Yuan's Supermarket was so popular. Its brand-new decoration and sales model, as well as the frequent promotional activities, all attracted customers' attention and aroused their desire to buy. Even those who didn't intend to buy anything would always end up buying a couple of things after just going in and taking a look. After all, the goods there were just too complete. There was nothing they couldn't buy.

Yuan's Supermarket is so popular that people from neighboring districts come by car or bus to do a big shopping spree, carrying bags and bags of stuff home. They even complain about why they can't drive to their district, saying it's inconvenient for them to shop.

Yuan's Supermarket currently has four locations planned for its chain supermarkets, which are also the four districts in Beiyu City with the highest population flow and economic development level. Although they are still under renovation, they are not far from opening. Moreover, they are all buildings in important locations in the commercial districts. Compared with the supermarket building in the center of Beiyu City, they have increased the number of floors and more than doubled the area. With the help of relevant departments, the property rights of all of them have been acquired, leaving no opportunity for any unit or individual to occupy them. With such a huge investment of financial strength, the leaders of relevant departments have given full convenience. Some small fry jumped out to protest, but they were also resolved internally.

Therefore, suppliers of any product listed on the Yuan's Supermarket's shelf-ready list would come from all directions after learning the news. Of course, suppliers of products not listed would also come to try their luck, all in an effort to get their products into the hands of the supplier before everything was finalized.

Those with quick minds have already started using their unique abilities to achieve their goals.

This is the real reason why everyone is so eager to get their products into Yuan's Supermarket. As long as the products can get into the supermarket, there is never any worry about sales, and the sales volume is extremely impressive.

only……

Sitting on the platform, Cao Ming faced off as suppliers below, their faces flushed with anger, argued, "...Mr. Cao, the quality of our goods has not violated the legal standards of the relevant departments. Mr. Cao has rejected them all. I wonder if you have considered the issue of fairness and impartiality? Aren't you afraid of chilling the hearts of us suppliers by doing this?" As he spoke, the young boss was already showing signs of becoming agitated.

Yes, it will disappoint everyone...

More than 300 suppliers were watching this showdown between the client and the supplier, occasionally whispering to each other.

"Mr. Cao, our company's agricultural products hold a fairly high position in the industry. Both their quality and influence are widely recognized throughout Beiyu. As Mr. Yang said, our goods are strictly controlled in accordance with relevant regulations and standards, and there are absolutely no cases of exceeding the standards or exceeding the content limits... If we were to follow the control standards provided by your company, it would significantly increase our labor and material costs, and naturally, it would also reduce our profit margin. Your company would also inevitably be affected in this regard. I feel that this seems to violate some of the rules of the business world."

With one leader taking the lead, many other suppliers also stood up and passionately expressed their opinions.

Cao Ming remained as steady as a mountain, listening intently to every word, seemingly pondering the possibility of changing something.

The first few industry leaders to speak out had all been in contact with each other and had detailed plans.

For now, everything is moving in a positive direction, which is something they are happy to see.

The rich and arrogant young punk was no match for these old guys.

An hour later, Cao Ming beckoned his secretary over, whispered a few words, and the secretary took out a thick notebook from his briefcase. He then went outside and called in four security guards, each carrying a huge cloth bag.

"Now, please hand over the samples you brought. Our General Manager Cao has brought a testing team, and once the report is ready, we can confirm the outcome of this investment promotion."

Whoosh...

There was an uproar in the audience. People started getting up to hand in their documents, some went out, some went to make phone calls, and in short, everyone got busy with their own things.

The bags filled with samples were constantly being filled, sent out, and brought in again, repeating this process five or six times before it was finally finished.

"Mr. Cao, could you perhaps offer some answers to the suggestions we just made? After all, we came here with the utmost sincerity, and we genuinely hope to reach a cooperation agreement with your company." Mr. Yang stood up again.

Everyone fell silent, focusing intently on President Yang and Cao Ming.

"The purpose of establishing Yuan's Supermarket is not to make money, but to do something for society within our capabilities. Public health is of paramount importance. After all, without a healthy body, no matter how many ideals we have, they are in vain. Therefore, you all have your own positions, and Yuan's Supermarket naturally has its own position as well. Everything is up to us."

A murmur rippled through the audience, and the leaders who had spoken earlier turned pale, their eyes filled with undisguised coldness. They hadn't expected the manager of Yuan's Supermarket to be so unyielding, as if he didn't take them seriously at all.

"Mr. Cao, it's getting windy, aren't you afraid of biting your tongue?" a middle-aged executive sneered, his eyes filled with intense disdain. He was really giving him too much credit.

"No need for you to worry about that," Cao Ming said curtly. "Next, please wait patiently for the test results. The test lists will be released in batches in half an hour. Those who fail can leave. Thank you." With that, Cao Ming stood up with a smile, adjusted his suit jacket, and left briskly, surrounded by security.

After Cao Ming left, he went straight to the hotel's top-floor lounge.

Upon arriving at the location, Cao Ming did not immediately go in. Instead, he stood outside the door, his eyes filled with unreadable emotions. He knew very well who was inside, but since Yuan Zhuan refused to compromise, he naturally could not compromise either.

He fully supported Yuan Zhuan's desires, and no matter what kind of demons or monsters they came from, they could not change their original intentions.

I took a deep breath and pushed the door open.

...

In the middle of the night, Yuan Zhuan was awakened by a phone call. Cao Ming's voice came through, requesting a meeting.

Yuan Zhuan: ...

"You'd better really have something important to say!" You can't just say it over the phone; you have to meet in person.

Yuan Zhuan, who usually doesn't have much morning grumpiness, was now filled with anger.

"Hey, take a look."

On the coffee table, there was a stack of contracts.

Yuan Zhuan, with a long face, picked up the food and flipped through each portion; there were only thirteen portions.

"Is this all the success you've achieved today?" Their supermarket has thousands of products, and these thirteen qualified products are less than a fraction of what they need.

“None of them comply with regulations. The additives and pesticide residues are far below our standards. Even if we were willing to pay a high price to buy them, no one would take the orders.” Apart from the dozen or so suppliers we signed contracts with, the others all try to emulate the leading listed companies, which makes no sense. “Across from Yuan’s Department Store, a supermarket opened. You see? The decoration and business model are copied exactly.” It’s obvious to anyone that they’re trying to do something unethical and steal our business.

Holding his forehead, Cao Ming's face was full of worry and exhaustion.

The other four chains will be operational soon, but their suppliers haven't arrived yet. The supplier on this side can certainly supply goods to the other side, but with the area and number of counters several times larger, wouldn't those additional areas and counters be left empty if there's no stock?

The image, resembling a bald man's head, was too stimulating for Cao Ming to bear; he refused to look at it directly.

"Stand by the original standards, nothing more. If a supplier isn't available, put it on hold for now and carefully screen suppliers nationwide. Also, contact the TV station; we'll run an advertisement." She's got money, yet she's still stingy—that's just foolish.

Cao Ming lowered his hand from his forehead and looked at Yuan Zhuan with a hint of resentment in his eyes. "Didn't you say you'd wait until you were 12?" He's not even ten yet, still two years away.

"I didn't have money before, but I do now," Yuan Zhuan said confidently. "Besides, China is a vast and resource-rich country. I refuse to believe that we can't buy clean food! We can't just target businesses for investment; we need to include individual businesses and individuals as well." Qualifications and such can be obtained later, as long as the goods she needs can be supplied.

Cao Ming: This is truly a case of not avoiding either meat or vegetables.

"Do you want to grow your own agricultural products?" A lot of people have moved out of Qiannan, leaving a lot of land unused. It's cheap to contract out these lands, hire people and machines to grow them, increase yields, and ensure quality.

Yuan Zhuan raised an eyebrow. "Are you planning to do everything yourself? Do you have that much energy?"

"Yes, too many people from Qiannan have left. The planting department's idea is that if we are willing to contract land, they can give us preferential policies to the maximum extent, but local farmers should be given priority for planting positions."

"You agreed?"

"I'm just discussing this with you. Think about it. Look at many processed foods in supermarkets now. The raw materials used come from the market supply chain. Those greenhouse-grown products use all sorts of ingredients, both meat and vegetables, to maximize yield. They're already high in residues. It's practically impossible for suppliers to meet our requirements for processed foods made from such agricultural products. If this continues, the supply of the products we eat will be in trouble. But currently, the domestic market demand for processed snacks and vegetables is in a state of supply falling short of demand. If we give up this lucrative business for the sake of our original intentions, it would be a real pity. Don't you think so?"

"Are you planning to supply the produce back to the suppliers?" Yuan Zhuan asked, drawing inferences from one instance to another.

Cao Ming's eyes lit up, and he answered loudly, "Yes!"

Once an industrial chain is formed, the quality of Yuan's Supermarket's supply can be guaranteed, and they can also free up their resources to do other things.

"Let me think about it."

Cao Ming: ...

Just like that, you left?

Won't you chat a little longer?

On his way home, Yuan Zhuan chose to walk, his mind racing as he repeatedly recalled and pondered Cao Ming's words.

Instead of supplying finished food products, it would be better to sell raw agricultural products. After all, growing them with zero residue requires a very high labor cost.

Just as Yuan Zhuan was lost in thought, a sharp cry of "Help!" suddenly rang out.

Yuan Zhuan paused, then quickly ran towards the source of the sound.

It was already 1 a.m. when Lü Chaochao left her internship. Her rented apartment was more than 500 meters away from her workplace. It was fine during the day, but at night, it seemed particularly far away, giving her the illusion that it would never end.

The moon was obscured tonight, losing its luster, and the road surface was not very clear. Lü Chaochao turned on her flashlight and hurried home.

She's only been at her internship for a month and hasn't taken a single day off, let alone had time to buy a bicycle. She's determined to buy one next time she gets a day off, as walking home alone at night is a bit scary.

Just as I was about to turn the corner and reach the apartment building, I saw three swaying figures walking towards me, arms around each other's shoulders.

At that moment, the nightmare from her memory swirled in her mind. Lü Chaochao trembled all over, her legs went weak, and she wanted to turn around and run, but she didn't have any strength in her legs. Fear spread in her heart, and she felt dizzy.

Run, run...

At this moment, her panic disorder flared up...

Ahhhhhh...

"Hey third brother, look, there seems to be a woman standing up ahead. She looks like she's waiting for us. Hehe, little sister, are you waiting for your brothers?"

"Hahaha...it seems so, looks like I'm in for a treat tonight...hey little sister, come here, let your big brother pamper you..."

The crude remarks brought tears to Lü Chaochao's eyes. She kept trying to calm herself down, taking deep breaths. Just as the thugs were about to get close, the dizziness subsided, and she regained some strength. Lü Chaochao turned and ran.

As soon as Lü Chaochao ran, the three thugs were stunned for a moment, then chased after her. "Don't run! You bitch, you dare to run!! Don't you even know where I, Zhang Laosan, work? You've entered my territory, and you still dare to run..."

"Help!" Lu Chaochao screamed in terror as she ran, her fear unleashing boundless power.