Factory Director Niu smiled and nodded. It was good that Zhao Youcai could think of everything so comprehensively; this way, he wouldn't need to remind him specifically.

"You need to report this to the Revolutionary Committee, and you also need to go to the Price Bureau and the meat processing plant."

Some accounts haven't been settled yet. For example, the prices listed by the price bureau are different from the prices used for kickbacks. We need to find the necessary evidence.

In addition, the accounts of the meat processing plant are settled quarterly. The accounts for the first two months have not yet been settled. Without this money, the farm is considered to be in a loss-making state.

If Zhao Youcai doesn't keep his guard up when he takes over the farm, it's like taking over a factory that's already heavily in debt.

Not only did I not earn a single penny, but I also had to spend a considerable amount of money. It's frustrating to even think about it.

The more Zhao Youcai looked at Director Niu, the more he felt that this man was worth getting to know better. It was rare to find such a good person who would take the initiative to come to his door to analyze the pros and cons for him.

“Since you know what you're doing, I won’t interfere in anything else. If you encounter any difficulties, I’ll help you with everything I can. The day after tomorrow, you’ll come with me to the provincial capital. The higher-ups are holding a meeting for all the factory directors in the province.”

At this point, Director Niu lowered his voice a bit, "It seems that the policy has changed. Several towns in our province are being selected as pilot areas, and there's a high probability that our town will be chosen."

After all, there are three factories in Zhao Youcai's town: a steel mill and a textile mill, both state-owned, with a private breeding farm sandwiched in between. There is also a military garrison nearby, so there is no chance of any major trouble.

Zhao Youcai's eyes lit up.

Pilot program?

What pilot program?

Should we open up the private sector?

Doesn't that mean that if the farm succeeds in my hands, I can definitely open other factories in the future?

To be honest, Zhao Youcai has quite a business empire in his mind.

After all, with many children in the family, there wouldn't be enough property to go around, and the brothers would inevitably fight over the unequal distribution of profits sooner or later.

Harmony in the family leads to prosperity in all things; the problem is not scarcity but inequality.

In order to better enjoy life in the future and the joy of his children earning money while he relaxes, Zhao Youcai felt that expanding his business empire was an urgent matter.

"By the way, your instant noodle factory might be built in a while."

Director Niu heard this news from Director Cao of the military region. He said that other military regions had seriously considered and observed the situation for a period of time, and confirmed that instant noodles could be used as one of the reserve military supplies. They planned to purchase a large quantity to try it out.

If the instant noodle business can continue to supply the market, Zhao Youcai's small workshop will clearly be insufficient, and he will definitely need to increase production.

By then, without Zhao Youcai saying a word, the military region will find a way to build the factory for him.

The only requirement might be that the standards for hiring personnel will be more stringent, since it's food that soldiers put in their mouths, and they can't eat food with safety issues.

Zhao Youcai was also pleasantly surprised, as he really didn't know this news.

The reason Zhao Youcai didn't receive this message was simple: the military region was trying to replicate Zhao Youcai's instant noodle-making technique.

It's a pity they can't replicate that taste at all; it always feels like the texture is a bit off.

The machines built by the steel mill according to Zhao Youcai's blueprints were fine for making flatbread, but the flatbreads produced either had many air bubbles or were too hard and would clump together after soaking.

They could only ensure the noodles' chewiness and texture by adding a lot of oil to the dough. But that would make the cost too high, even higher than buying the finished product from Zhao Youcai.

It's estimated that it won't be long before the military region abandons its own research and turns to Zhao Youcai.

However, Director Niu didn't mention these details, fearing that if he did, Zhao Youcai would have opinions about the military region leaders.

It can only be said that he underestimated Zhao Youcai's psychological resilience. After all, in a few decades, various brands and flavors of instant noodles will emerge one after another.

The instant noodle business can last a very long time, especially for established brands like this. The longer they exist, the higher their brand recognition becomes.

After all, it's all about word-of-mouth passed down through generations, the taste of which I've enjoyed since I was a child. There's no need for advertising, so Zhao Youcai isn't worried about anyone stealing his business.

If the instant noodle business in the military region really stops, they can simply switch to selling to ordinary people and still make money.

The biggest difference is that we can no longer cooperate with the military region, which is quite a pity.

But Zhao Youcai is now the manager of the breeding farm, so it's not impossible for him to change the supplies and cooperate with the military region again.

"I'm leaving now. I imagine you have a lot to do, so I won't take up any more of your time."

Zhao Youcai didn't stand on ceremony with Factory Director Niu, after all, the two had known each other for quite some time and understood each other well.

"I'll invite you to my house for dinner after I've finished dealing with things at the farm."

Factory Manager Niu laughed heartily as he accepted the paper package handed to him by Zhao Youcai. Inside were fragrant, roasted beef jerky.

There was no other way; Zhao Youcai had accumulated too much beef in his warehouse, and he had to find a way to use it up.

Dried meat is the worst kind of meat, it can be eaten as a snack, and it's also a presentable gift.

Factory Manager Niu didn't think much of it. After all, Zhao Youcai's instant noodle seasoning packets contained beef, and it was normal for him to keep a dozen kilograms of meat from each cow to make jerky for himself.

Even when the steel mill produced things, and his subordinates secretly took some small items home, he would sometimes turn a blind eye.

As long as it doesn't affect major interests, there's no need to crack down too hard on minor, harmless actions.

"Uncle Niu is a good man."

The third brother, Zhao Jianhua, suddenly said this.

Zhao Youcai glanced at him without saying a word, but instead slapped the revised plan in his hand in front of him.

"Instead of praising others, you should go and do something for me."

Zhao Jianhua picked up a few sheets of paper from the table, his eyes instantly lighting up.

"Don't worry, Dad! I guarantee I'll complete the mission!"

Zhao Jianhua happily rode his bicycle away into the distance, while the Feng family members were still standing in front of Zhao Youcai's house.

As Old Feng watched Zhao Jianhua's retreating figure, he cursed him inwardly.

Little did he know that Zhao Youcai was too lazy to pay any attention to him. He thought Zhao Jianhua had gone to the town to report the crime, so he hurriedly dragged his family away from Zhaojiagou and ran home.

Zhao Youcai paid no attention to these little incidents; he was busy collecting eggs in the backyard.

It's just because the weather is too hot, and the food won't keep.

The leftover breakfast from this morning can only be turned into pig feed and divided evenly among the pigs, chickens, ducks, and geese.

After all, there is no such thing as feed yet. Chickens, ducks, geese and pigs eat exactly the same things: human leftovers mixed with cornmeal and chopped wild vegetables.

Look what's happened! Something big has occurred.

The Zhao family's staple food is all produced from the Golden Finger. It's good for humans' health, and for animals...