Li Weidong's problem is, of course, funding.

I made a lot of money growing mushrooms before, but although the liquor distribution business is also bringing in revenue, the money required for early development is a bottomless pit.

The company needs to expand, which requires a significant amount of money, and the money he has is clearly far from enough.

And what could be easier than asking Zhang Guoliang, the deputy county head, for a loan?

Upon hearing this, Zhang Guoliang immediately replied, "Money? Easy. Just prepare the relevant documents, and I'll talk to the bank."

"You're developing and building your hometown, which is a good thing. Just go for it with confidence, the government will help you!"

With Zhang Guoliang's help, Li Weidong successfully borrowed 200,000 yuan from the bank, which immediately made him much more financially secure.

Not only did they provide a loan, they also solved the factory building issue.

The company offices no longer need to be located in dilapidated houses in the village; they now have proper office buildings and even factories.

The next step is to recruit a large number of people.

There's a proper way to recruit people.

We don't hire relatives, because if we hire one, all the other relatives will come knocking on our door, and if we hire them all, the company can't operate.

But if we don't recruit them, then there will be trouble. It's better to just not recruit any at all.

Those who are idle and lazy are not hired either, since the company requires employees to do real work.

Li Weidong, along with Zhang Bin and two junior classmates, worked day and night for half a month before they could barely put the team together.

Technicians, truck drivers, salespersons, and even security guards for the factory—dozens of people were recruited, and finally, we could take a breather.

However, saying it's a rest isn't entirely accurate.

Now that the company is up and running, the next step is to negotiate cooperation with the surrounding farmers.

"This year we're not just growing mushrooms."

Standing in front of the factory, Li Weidong looked at the dozens of employees in front of him and said through a megaphone: "Besides mushrooms, we also need to seize all kinds of vegetables, fruits and other agricultural products."

"Regarding the cooperation with farmers, Supervisor Zhang Bin will provide you with training on the specific directions. Just ask him if you have any questions."

When it comes to what to plant and how to plant it, Zhang Bin is the most professional.

Zhang Bin stood up and greeted everyone: "Please take care of me from now on."

The employees applauded.

Looking at this thriving scene, Li Weidong let out a long breath, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up slightly.

Everything will get better and better.

However, negotiating partnerships with farmers is a huge undertaking, and even with a large number of salespeople hired, they are still too busy to handle it all.

Even the boss, Li Weidong, is always traveling outside.

After all, the farmers don't know anything, and it takes a lot of time and effort to explain the cooperation procedures and greenhouse cultivation.

Despite being busy, everyone enjoyed it.

Li Weidong was even more motivated, spending his days leading several salesmen door-to-door. After half a month, he had lost a lot of weight.

Despite losing weight, her spirits were many times better than before.

After working on it for half a month, another problem arose.

"We're out of money..."

Zhang Bin shrugged: "The 200,000 yuan loan from the bank sounds like a lot, but it's not nearly enough."

"We're about to sign contracts with the farmers, and once they're signed, we'll have to start planting. There will be even more expenses involved. What should we do?"

After Shen Xiaoyan went to Hangzhou, he took on the role of accountant, and now he was getting anxious as the money in the account was running out.

Li Weidong also had a headache.

During this period, I spent money like water.

Staff salaries, trucks, and warehousing all require money, and it's not a small amount.

He had thought about starting a business and spending money, but he never imagined it would cost this much.

Zhang Bin sighed: "Everything is ready now, we can't get stuck here!"

Li Weidong nodded: "I know, don't worry, I'll figure out the money."

Taking out a bank loan is obviously unrealistic, since they've already taken out one. Even with Zhang Guoliang, the deputy county head, as guarantor, they might not be able to get another loan before the debt is fully repaid.

It seems the only option is to consult with Shen Xiaoyan.

After Shen Xiaoyan went to Hangzhou, she also bought a mobile phone to make it easier to stay in touch.

That very night, Li Weidong dialed her number.

The phone rang several times before it was answered.

"Wei Dong?"

Shen Xiaoyan's voice was full of surprise: "Why did you have time to call me? Did you miss me?"

Before Li Weidong could speak, she interrupted, "I miss you too, but I'm so busy right now!"

"Weidong, let me tell you, we're rich! We're incredibly rich! Do you know how much money we can make in a day now?"

Li Weidong could feel her excitement even through the phone.

But this is good too. With money from the liquor business, they can use it to support the farm, which is convenient.

Li Weidong breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "Tell me, how much do you earn?"

Shen Xiaoyan said excitedly, "I earn at least several thousand a day, I haven't even counted. I'm so busy. I see so many clients every day, I don't have time to rest from morning till night."

"But looking at the money coming in, I feel that all the hard work was worth it. Weidong, you were really amazing to choose Kongfujia Wine back then!"

"It won't be long before we become the richest people in northern Inner Mongolia... no, I think we can even challenge for the title of the richest people in the whole country!"

Infected by her words, Li Weidong's lips curled up slightly: "Maybe it really can?"

As they were talking, they prepared to bring up the matter of money.

Unexpectedly, at that moment, Shen Xiaoyan sighed.

"But this money comes quickly and goes quickly. You have no idea how terrifying the cost of stockpiling goods is now; it's simply astronomical!"

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