After realizing what had happened, netizens burst into laughter in the live stream.

[Free gifts, buy one get one free, samples—Director Chen asked, "Is there anything Xi-mei couldn't think of?!"]

[Even though both Xie Yingdi and I got zero points, it feels like Xie's intelligence was trampled on.]

[The production team has had to revise the rules again and again because of Xi Mei's innovative ideas, but they still can't stop her from sneaking in her own agenda.]

[Director Chen will have to revise the rules again tonight; he'll definitely add one: guests are not allowed to bring any free items inside.]

Director Chen already had reservations about Jiang Hexi carrying six trial helmets at once.

The assistant director found something incriminating about her, and Director Chen immediately questioned her:

"Jiang Hexi, the production team just contacted the technology company's staff and confirmed that the helmet is a prototype, but the transparent face shield is not. What is your explanation for this?"

“I bought the face mask myself,” Jiang Hexi admitted. “I bought it online for six yuan.”

Director Chen said in a businesslike manner, "Hand over the mask, but you can bring the helmet in."

"Wait, I have something else to say."

Jiang Hexi stopped the staff and looked at Director Chen, who pleaded for her:

"Last time I redeemed a solar-powered flashlight with points, I had more than enough points, so I didn't argue with the production team about the extra ten or eight yuan. But this time the production team is being so stingy. Is it so hard to give me a six-yuan mask?"

Without waiting for Director Chen's response, he grabbed his dust helmet and went inside.

Director Chen didn't expect her to have a backup plan.

She was so generous, he really couldn't bring himself to argue with her about the extra six yuan in front of netizens across the country.

[I knew there was something fishy about her getting that ten or eight yuan discount from Director Chen back then, but I didn't expect it to cause such a stir here!]

[Shiwei Technology Official Flagship Store: Thank you Ximei for recommending our folding helmet! Ximei carefully selects only the best products. Welcome to our store to purchase our premium helmets!]

[The authorities have stepped in and claimed the spoils; this incredible windfall has fallen on your heads, so you'd better catch it!]

[Shiwei Technology Official Flagship Store: We'll definitely catch this one!]

[Shiwei Technology Official Flagship Store: The company is committed to making Shiwei the number one brand in outdoor sports and strives to create products that satisfy our users.]

[This ad campaign upstairs is brilliant! Those three powerful blows from Ximei are the best advertisement. I'm rooting for future tech giants.]

The group sat down on the living room sofa, and Director Chen took out a stack of bills and read them aloud:

"Let's check the accounts now."

"As usual, let's start with the outstanding items: rent, utilities, and living expenses totaling 4172; nanny expenses 1500; staff costs for the orchard and free-range chicken farm 3000; tractor and planter rental fees; beehive costs; and Uncle Zhong's salary 3500. That's the total amount owed."

"As for the profitable items, the revenue from free-range eggs and the profit from peaches, totaling net profit after deducting current debts."

Upon seeing the bill, Shen Yingyu's face turned ashen.

He took the bill and recalculated it repeatedly, and the result was not optimistic:

"The wheat will need topdressing in another half month. I did some calculations before, and the 120,000 yuan in revenue from peaches and free-range eggs at the end of the month can just offset the fertilizer expenses."

"However, the increased expenses for beehives and the cost of hiring staff have resulted in a deficit of more than 30,000 yuan on the books, and there is definitely not enough money to buy fertilizer."

Yan Jie reminded him, "We still have three ponds of fish that haven't been sold."

Shen Yingyu: "The fish from the three ponds can probably be sold for 15,000 yuan, and we are currently short 15,000 yuan."

Jiang Hexi suddenly realized that she would have to tighten her belt from now on, so she started robbing Peter to pay Paul:

"We also have honey to sell."

Shen Yingyu flatly refused her, "It's peak honey-harvesting season now, not the time to sell honey."

A stalemate ensued.

"There are ways to earn more than 10,000 yuan."

Yan Jie made the decision: "The three of you in the business department have done a good job before. Whether it was fishing in the reservoir, digging bamboo shoots in the mountains, or beekeeping later, you have all been able to find the right direction for development."

He then encouraged them, saying, "This time is no exception. Go around and see if there are any other profitable projects."

Jiang Hexi considered herself the head of the business department, and she took the initiative to take responsibility, saying:

Is the business you're looking to develop a cost-free project?

"We have no money left."

Yan Jie repeatedly emphasized this premise and put forward his requirements: "Only projects with no cost, pure high profits, and quick money-making opportunities are allowed."

Jiang Hexi remembered his request. "I understand. Leave this to me."

[This sales department is hilarious. They're useless at everything, but they're number one at causing trouble. Mr. Yan, are you sure you want to use these three people?]

[No cost, pure profit, quick money – isn't this just robbery? Hahahaha, Yan Wang knows how to make empty promises.]

[One dared to ask, and the other dared to agree. Those three in the key business department would really fight over it; fishing in the reservoir and digging for bamboo shoots in the mountains—aren't those freebies?]

[Jiang? Unreliable? Money-making expert? Business Department Manager? He Xi, I'm rooting for you!]

I'm really looking forward to seeing what kind of project Ximei will come up with for them.

Seeing that they had almost finished their discussions, Director Chen then introduced the VIP guest for this event:

"Thank you all for your hard work farming lately."

"The production team is well aware of everyone's difficulties. Some are deeply mired in online bullying and unable to cope with their emotions. Some are burdened by their idol image and are worried about ruining their future. Some have been trying hard to make money but have not found a way."

"To this end, the program team has specially invited emotional mentor, Chai Fei, a famous host from Taicheng, to help everyone solve their emotional problems. Please welcome Chai Fei!"

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