Shi Junbao had been working in the county for over three years and was well-liked. Everyone knew how his cousin had gotten the job, so he faced a lot of exclusion.

His cousin's job was completely out of reach.

Song Yan also felt that Shi Junbao wasn't the type to remain a coward forever, after all, he had served as a bodyguard for a high-ranking official. Song Yan didn't interrupt Secretary Fang to continue listening to him.

Secretary Fang: "Shi Junbao's cousin, a country boy, suddenly came to the county and was extremely curious about many things. Before long, he became addicted to gambling."

Song Yan: "Addicted to gambling? A rural kid can find gambling dens right away in the county?"

Gambling dens are all kept secret, and you can't get in without someone you know.

Secretary Fang smiled; Song Yan was always so clever. "I heard that someone couldn't stand seeing Shi Junbao being bullied so badly, and there's always someone who wants to stand up for him."

Song Yan: This is what Secretary Fang heard; there's always a difference between that and the actual situation.

"How could someone who participates in gambling work for the county government? So he was fired."

His grandmother was not satisfied.

No wonder Shi Junbao couldn't handle that old lady; she was truly formidable. She actually went directly to the city government. This job was given to her by the government as a favor after her eldest grandson was injured; how could she be fired so easily?

The person who arranged the job for Shi Junbao was indeed from the city. Moreover, he was an old subordinate of Commander Shen. That's how I found out about this.

"If Shi Junbao had willingly given up the job to his cousin, and his grandmother had approached him like that, perhaps she really would have given him a chance. Unfortunately, she didn't," Secretary Fang said.

Song Yan couldn't help but ask, "What happened to Shi Junbao's cousin afterwards?"

"Gambling cannot be allowed to continue. After a thorough investigation, the city authorities have determined that his brother is indeed involved in gambling. We should just follow the rules and regulations!"

Shi Junbao's cousin was sentenced to two years in prison.

Why would the city get involved in such a small gambling case? Even if it's not related to Secretary Fang, it must be related to Commander Shen's old subordinates.

Song Yan guessed that when Shi Junbao decided to give the job away, he probably already had a plan for what would happen next.

Since Shi Junbao is no longer of legal age, his work needs to be taken over by a family member. But can a job just be handed over so easily?

You won't know the taste of loss until you get it.

Shi Junbao's grandmother really tried to steal a chicken but lost the rice instead. If she hadn't made a fuss, maybe her grandson could have been saved.

Driving is a good job these days, especially driving for your boss. It's not easy to give that up decisively.

Shi Junbao gave up his mother and younger siblings.

They also value relationships.

Xiao Hu really needs someone like that by his side.

Song Yan agreed immediately. Her initial plan was to place Shi Junbao by Xiao Hu's side to help him.

Secretary Fang felt embarrassed to add so many people to Song Yan's team all at once.

However, Secretary Fang's idea was that Song Yan wanted to give this opportunity to veterans.

Then let's give it to the veterans of our army.

Everyone has selfish desires, and Secretary Fang's selfish desires are truly open and aboveboard.

As for Song Yan, as long as she helps military families and veterans, she will receive everything she is entitled to.

Secretary Fang wasn't asking her to accept all these people; she could use as many as possible. She would start with those in the worst situations.

To Secretary Fang's surprise, Song Yan made a decision right away: she wanted everyone.

There's not much time left until the Lunar New Year; they can come after the New Year.

Secretary Fang said that six people could arrive immediately.

Because they are not far from Kyoto.

Song Yan said that staff would start work whenever they arrived.

Many necessities for the military are supplied by local factories.

With the Chinese New Year approaching, some perks should be given out. When Secretary Fang tried to connect Song Yan with some business opportunities, Song Yan immediately refused.

The roast duck workshop is currently experiencing a shortage of supply.

The food factory is also operating very well; they're just starting out. The supply volume is so large that they themselves can't keep up with the demand.

Doing business with the military is too conspicuous. If envious people investigate, they'll find that the supply and output of their flour oil are different, which will cause problems. And then there's white sugar, which can only be obtained with special permits.

Secretary Fang, however, was not thinking about these things. He thought that Song Yan was afraid of causing them trouble and giving others something to talk about.

Song Yan repeatedly declined, and Secretary Fang didn't say anything. He remembered that Commander Shen had gone to see the old commander.

The old leader strongly supported that matter.

Soldiers have it tough, and so do their families. If this could be organized, it would be a wonderful thing. However, given the current tense situation, this matter can't be addressed right now and has to be put on hold for later.

However, Secretary Fang felt it wouldn't be far off; he was confident in his army and its strength.

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In the evening, Xiao Hu heard that someone could come to work, and he and You Fu were very happy.

With the Lunar New Year approaching, we need more roast ducks than usual, so we'll need to add some manpower.

The more roast ducks you sell, the more money you make; that's for sure.

Among the workers in the workshop, some wanted a raise.

Therefore, Youfu didn't dare to hire any more villagers. He was afraid that if too many people came, they might band together and coerce Youfu into raising his wages.

Moreover, since it's on someone else's village land, it's not appropriate to openly hire people from other places right now; if things get out of hand, we'll definitely suffer losses.

Both Xiaohu and Youfu plan to hire another group of people.

Moreover, Xiao Hu and You Fu both held these veterans in high esteem.

Xiao Hu and You Fu lived there before and had prepared a few rooms so they could stay there when they came.

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