Life is so wonderful; Song Yan only heard happy things.

The application to build houses on the land next to the former winery has been approved.

In the month leading up to the New Year, the performance of these food factories continued to soar.

Making different foods requires large quantities of flour of varying qualities.

The raw materials were processed by their own grain and oil processing plant this time.

Purchasing this batch of wheat would require a considerable amount of money.

The wheat entered the factory through Song Yan's hands.

Wheat was continuously transported into the factory.

Truckloads of wheat were being transported into the factory, and the sheer quantity and quality of the wheat surprised many people.

A deputy factory director even volunteered to Xiaohu, saying he could contact some high-quality wheat.

Upon examining the quantity and quality of the wheat, it became clear that he was no longer needed.

Following peanuts and soybeans, these oilseed crops also entered the factory.

Song Yan instructed Xiao Hu to temporarily withhold payment for the wheat, soybeans, and peanuts.

Xiao Hu was worried that the amount was too large; he was already being kind by asking for a few months' grace period for payment. Would they be willing to accept such a large amount of unsold inventory?

If they come looking for us, it means our factory has no credibility.

Xiao Hu now understands how important a good reputation is for doing business.

Song Yan waved his hand, "Since I said I could hold back the payment for this batch of goods, then there's no problem at all."

I can guarantee they won't come looking for us.

Chang Xiaohu felt much more at ease.

Construction on the buildings will begin next year, which will require a large amount of funding.

Song Yan didn't want to bother with management, so she helped by providing the initial raw materials, which served as a way to raise funds.

Moreover, Song Yan secretly decided that once the factory was fully operational, he would donate the money to charity.

Now their food is not only sold in Kyoto, but is also expanding to other areas.

Sun Jing knew the situation at the guesthouse very well, but out of respect for the veteran comrades, she did not take over the position of guesthouse director.

She was still working quietly as a waitress.

However, because the guesthouse was operating according to Chang Xiaohu's requirements, the service quality improved, and the profits were much better than before.

During the Lunar New Year, Chang Xiaohu showed Song Yan various data from the factory.

Normally, at the end of the year, food factories don't have much working capital on their books.

All available funds were invested in the purchase and operation of the second food processing plant, the grain and oil processing plant, and the guesthouse.

That wasn't even enough; Xiaohu also took out a mortgage loan.

By the time the Lunar New Year was over, in just over a month, the turnover of several factories was so high that it left everyone speechless.

Moreover, a decision was passed at the shareholders' meeting before the Lunar New Year.

The Anshun Food Factory invested 40% in the land and buildings development project.

Anshun Food Factory has already prepared the funds, and with the additional investment from Sandao Street Food Factory, the construction of buildings is expected to begin next year.

Because the funds are used for other purposes, the dividends this year will not be much.

For people like Du Yu, their daily wages are enough to cover their household expenses.

Dividends are usually accumulated. The amount doesn't matter; last year's dividends haven't been touched yet.

Deputy Factory Director Deng's year-end bonus was related to profits.

This means they all have spare money.

Influenced by Song Yan, they all wanted to buy a house.

Song Yan's house is so spacious, it's truly enviable.

If you can afford a house now, then buy it.

This group of people also sparked a buying frenzy for houses.

Du Yu wanted to do something for everyone, and that's when she stepped up to the task.

Each police station is quite familiar with the situation in its area.

Some houses are for sale, but haven't been listed with the housing management office yet. These local police officers would know if they paid attention.

Du Yu knew that Song Yan wanted to inquire about houses for Jiang Xiaoxiao.

Because of Jiang Xiaoxiao's cooperation, the three properties they purchased were all relatively well-established and reasonably priced.

In fact, with their connections, they could also consider other industries.

Because many state-owned industries are now being transferred abroad.

But these industries are indeed quite good. And because of Jiang Xiaoxiao's restraint, those people didn't cause any trouble.

They had a smooth and successful journey, saving both time and effort.

This is much better than the hassle and effort of buying a bunch of troublesome businesses.

Du Yu was quite attentive in asking Jiang Xiaoxiao about houses.

Moreover, Jiang Xiaoxiao's savings were limited and couldn't compare to theirs.

The first thing to choose for her should be something that is relatively inexpensive.

Du Yu actually managed to find her one. Especially since the location was perfect.

It's only three stops away from the No. 1 Middle School where Jiang Xiaoxiao works.

This courtyard is not a regular siheyuan (traditional courtyard house), but it is large enough and has a spacious layout.

More than ten families live in this courtyard. The property was returned to the original owner six years ago.

The original owner came to ask for the house back several times, but the residents of this courtyard just wouldn't move out.

Moreover, there are several families in the courtyard who are quite prone to causing trouble.

When the homeowner came to claim the house, they resorted to crying, making a scene, and threatening suicide.

Several elderly women even threatened to run him over.

The homeowner has no relatives left, and he's an intellectual in his forties. He simply can't win against these shrewish women.

In a fit of anger, he decided to sell the courtyard.

Initially, this courtyard was priced at 14,000.

Four years have passed, and the house price hasn't increased at all; it's still 14,000.

To be honest, this house is worth 20,000 yuan now.

However, the homeowner brought several people to view the house, but they were all scared away by the residents in the yard.

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