Yuan Zhuan crossed her arms and watched as the old woman and the young man used her mother's steamer basket to make steamed buns. They steamed about fifty buns, each about the size of a man's palm, and also took two cans of pickled vegetables from the shop.
One by one, the large, white steamed buns disappeared into the steamer, and Yuan Zhuan's face gradually contorted.
"Boss, our flour is just so-so. If it were wheat from our mountain, the flour would be so fine. I could eat over thirty steamed buns by myself, they're incredibly delicious..." Sun Dasheng didn't eat much of the other dishes, but he devoured the steamed buns without stopping. He ate a big steamed bun in three bites, as if he was afraid someone would snatch it away.
As for Yuansun, he was not to be outdone. His eyes never left the steamer. Seeing his grand-disciple eating quickly, he also sped up his pace.
Looking at the two starving people who had eaten half a bag of flour in one meal, Yuan Zhuan suddenly realized something. "You two must have eaten too much and been kicked out of the temple, right?"
The two men stopped what they were doing and looked over at the sound of his voice. They were still chewing their steamed buns, but they didn't forget to smile ingratiatingly, avoiding a direct response. "Boss, we're both practitioners of internal martial arts, so it's normal for us to eat a lot. We don't usually eat that much. We were just a bit overwhelmed with work earlier, hehe..."
Yuan Zhuan: ...
No wonder they don't want a salary. With the current wage standards, they really can't support themselves with the dishes they just requested.
"One dish and one soup, enough for two people, no more. Staple food is unlimited. Clean up after you finish eating. We can talk about it tomorrow." After saying that, Yuan Zhuan walked out with his head down.
She should use the labor that comes to her door properly; stacking goods is a waste.
Even after Yuan Zhuan had walked far away, he could still hear the cheers of the old man and the young man. He couldn't help but laugh at them, thinking, "What idiots!"
"Grandmaster, we can finally eat our fill. We'll never be wanderers again, boohoo..."
Yuan Sun patted his grandson's head. "Yes, you can eat your fill now..."
Looking towards the main gate, Yuan Sun's eyes were filled with tears... It was time for those children to pass away.
Early in the morning, just as Aunt Liu arrived at the shop and was about to open the door, she saw an old woman and a young man open the door from inside. Her eyes widened, and she was about to yell, "Where did these thieves come from, daring to stay overnight?" "Aunt Liu, they are my new hires. They are temporarily staying here to guard the warehouse for me," Yuan Zhuan's voice came from behind her.
Aunt Liu composed herself. "Zhuanzhuan, I don't know, this..."
"I'm sorry, Aunt Liu. They came last night, and I haven't had a chance to introduce them to you yet. Let me introduce them to you now. This is the manager of my shop, Aunt Liu. This is Master Yuansun, and this is his grand-disciple, Sun Dasheng."
After exchanging greetings, they began their new day's work. Liu Ma's work arrangements were very reasonable, all according to Yuan Zhuan's wishes.
Yuan Zhuan didn't plan to keep the two of them in the shop for too long, so he left the recruitment to Liu Ma. Quiet, taciturn, and strong were the standard requirements.
“They all have some martial arts skills. I have other plans, so you need to recruit two more people within a week. There are definitely not enough people here to handle the goods. Once you have recruited enough people, I will take them with me.”
"Okay, okay." Aunt Liu nodded repeatedly, her mind already filtering through people she knew.
As they were talking, the stock clerk also started working. She greeted Aunt Liu and went inside to get to work. She was indeed quiet and didn't say much.
Yuan Zhuan was satisfied and was just about to go to the company when he received a call from Cao Ming.
"A cocktail party?"
"Yes, they were introduced by Sister Yang. They need twenty security guards. The deposit of 50,000 yuan has already been received."
"So proactive?" Yuan Zhuan looked at Cao Ming in surprise.
Cao Ming grinned. Not long after the company opened, a big client came in. He had to serve the first client well. He should know this big boss; his brother was a member of the Chamber of Commerce.
"It's kind of a lucky break, actually. Sister Yang said that this Mr. Yan had a long-term security company they were going to sign a contract with, but the captain he was supposed to hire got injured on the last job and couldn't take on the mission this time. The other captains weren't very skilled either. It just so happened that Sister Yang was having dinner with him and they were chatting about this, and then, well, it just so happened that Sister Yang introduced him to us. I was going to tell you about this before you went on your last business trip, but we hadn't finalized anything yet, and you were in a hurry to leave, so I didn't say anything. Mr. Yan even came to our training ground and was very satisfied. He decided to sign the contract as soon as he got back, but something came up and delayed it. So, he called me as soon as he got to work today to apologize. And look, the contract hasn't been signed yet, but the money has already arrived. The general manager will come over this afternoon to sign the contract. There's still 100,000 left to pay. Not bad, right?"
Yuan Zhuan was naturally satisfied. "How's the training going lately?"
"We'll find out once we see."
Before even entering the gym, I could hear the sounds of intense fighting inside. The gym has recently added a lot of punching bags, training equipment, and protective gear.
Yuan Zhuan changed into men's clothing and followed behind Cao Ming. As soon as they entered the training hall, Wu Tianqing looked over alertly.
Seeing that it was Yuan Zhuan, he nodded and gestured to the team members who were throwing sandbags, "Two-person battle, thunder, three minutes to decide the winner."
Yuan Zhuan raised an eyebrow. This guy really understands her thoughts.
How many people are there?
"99." Nine is the supreme number, a number that Yuan Zhuan liked.
Yuan Zhuan: ...her wallet.
"We don't need to hire any more security guards. We'll get the cafeteria up and running. We'll have Sister Wen hire two more cooks and four general helpers. They need to be between 30 and 45 years old, strong, and good-tempered. Most importantly, they need to be discreet and have clean hands. Before finalizing the hiring, we need to conduct thorough background checks. After they start working, they need to undergo health checks, and anyone with infectious diseases should be screened out."
"Yes." Cao Ming wrote them down in his notebook.
"By the way, I found an abandoned brick factory. Feng Sanshui found it. The price is quite reasonable, but it's in the far suburbs, a bit far. I've already had someone go there to renovate it. The dormitory buildings, offices, and factory buildings are all ready-made. It's very large, covering an area of about 50 acres. I plan to arrange security and the canteen there. In this building, we'll set up the administration department, purchasing department, medical department, accounting department, and public relations department. For now, each department only needs three people."
After he finished speaking, there was no sound behind him. Yuan Zhuan turned around in confusion and saw Cao Ming staring in disbelief, his face full of surprise. "Is that strange?"
"No, no." Cao Ming swallowed. He had never run a company, but he knew about these departments. However, Yuan Zhuan was too mature for her age. Did she know too much? Moreover, she was too methodical and logical in her work, far beyond the comprehension of an adult like him.
Yuan Zhuan was very tolerant of Cao Ming's whimsical nature and was too lazy to be curious, otherwise he would talk endlessly and she would find it very annoying.
"That's good." At this point, Yuan Zhuan's attention was drawn to the battle on the field.
She remembered the faces of everyone she had interviewed before, and she was present at the interviews, so her focus was on them.
Their stamina has increased significantly, and their movements are much faster. Before, they might be out of breath after three rounds of fighting, but now they've already gone through four rounds, and Zeng Lin and the others haven't even started to pant heavily yet.
Yuan Zhuan waved to Wu Tianqing, who turned and called someone over to take notes, then jogged over.
"boss."
"How are they in physical condition now?" Yuan Zhuan needed specific data.
"I'll go get their training booklets." To better understand the team members' progress, Wu Tianqing created a training booklet specifically for them. From the first day they joined, their daily training progress was recorded, allowing him to adjust the training plan as needed and also giving the boss a detailed understanding of the situation.
"Good." The health-enhancing pills are indeed very effective. These guys are like calves, with physical strength and combat power that are beyond the reach of ordinary people, and there are no side effects. They will continue to improve in the future. Tsk... Her Yuan family's security team must be pretty good.
"I have some hemostatic and blood-stasis-reducing medicine here. Give 10 ml to each person who is going out this time. Keep the bottles and collect them when you come back."
Cao Ming: ...
Although he was very curious about where it came from, he dared not ask, because he knew that even if he asked this ancestor, there would be no answer. As long as it didn't harm his body, that was enough.
We've started receiving assignments; the medical department is the most important department.
Wu Tianqing quickly brought over the training book, which Yuan Zhuan estimated to be quite thick. "Come with me."
"yes."
Back in his office, Yuan Zhuan took out two thumb-sized, plastic-sealed pills from his backpack. "These two pills are what I got through a lot of trouble and money. One for each of your two younger brothers, take them an hour after dinner. A week later, Mingzi, I might need you to take his brother for a follow-up check-up. Have your second uncle do it. Don't make an appointment, and don't register any patient information. Don't say anything if your second uncle asks. I'll let you know if you have any questions after the check-up."
Wu Tianqing took the pill blankly, staring at it with a strange expression. Clearly, he understood what Yuan Zhuan meant: this pill could cure his brother's illness.
But can heart disease really be cured? With medication? Without surgery?
The three of them were quiet, so quiet that only their soft breathing could be heard.
Cao Ming stared blankly at the pill in Wu Tianqing's hand, his breathing becoming rapid. He had thought that Yuan Zhuan's claim of taking responsibility for Wu Tianqing's brother's illness involved using connections and money, but he never expected it to be such a miraculous pill.
If this pill can treat congenital heart disease, then could it also treat his father's cardiovascular disease? If that's true...
Thinking this, Cao Ming felt his throat go dry and his heart race. He unconsciously licked his lips. "Um, Brother Wu, if you have any concerns, I can find someone to test the medicine for you?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Cao Ming saw Wu Tianqing clasp his hands together and stuff the pills into his chest pocket.
Cao Ming: ...
"Thank you, boss. I understand. No matter the outcome, I'm truly grateful to you." Wu Tianqing suppressed the urge to go home immediately, took a deep breath, and said, "Boss, I'll go out and arrange everyone's training now." With that, he stood up.
"Wait a minute, here, these are the medicines for this mission, forty bottles, two bottles per person. Don't lose the bottles, bring them back for reuse." Yuan Zhuan took out the specially packaged hemostatic and stasis-reducing solutions and placed them on the table. After thinking for a moment, he decided it would be better to let Wu Tianqing distribute them.
Wu Tianqing nodded and put the medicine away.
"This is your supply, a year's worth, no more than six pills, half a pill at a time, twice a month. It's for building your body and improving your stamina." This was the conclusion reached after discussing with the system, and it was also suitable for Wu Tianqing's physique.
She needs a strong team, and the leader naturally can't be bad.
"I want one too! I've been training with everyone lately, and I want this too." Seeing all the good stuff going to Wu Tianqing, Cao Ming became jealous. How could they only be nice to Wu Tianqing when he was the first elder?
Faced with Cao Ming's resentful expression, Yuan Zhuan remained silent.
"You can go out now."
"yes."
After the door closed, Yuan Zhuan looked at Cao Ming and said, "Brother Ming, it's not that I don't want to give it to you, it's just that you're in a bad situation. For now, just drink water with your teammates. Your body can only handle that much energy for the time being. Any more and something bad will happen."
Cao Ming scoffed, "Really? Or are you just making excuses?"
"……"stare.
"Okay, I understand."
"We won't forget you. You can't take those energy waters back with you." Cao Ming's older brother and sister-in-law weren't stupid.
As for Cao Ming...
Well, he's not stupid, just a bit goofy.
"I know." Yuan Zhuan made it clear when he handed over the energy water that, apart from security personnel, only he and Wen Xiangying could drink it, but this matter had to be kept secret.
Back on the field, Wu Tianqing let out a long breath, feeling grateful for Yuan Zhuan's appearance for the 101st time.
If his younger brother can really recover, then Wu Tianqing's life will belong to Yuan Zhuan. A scholar will die for his confidant!
At six o'clock, Wu Tianqing would usually work overtime for an hour to carefully analyze the team members' progress and then formulate the training plan for the next day. However, today, he left work on time.
"Huh? Where's the commander?" The team members hadn't even wiped their sweat when they realized their commander was gone.
"I just saw the brigade leader leave in a hurry. I guess something urgent happened at home."
"No way? Could it be his brother...?"
"Pah, don't talk nonsense. Don't forget the team rules." You can't speak ill of others.
"I'm sorry, Captain, I was wrong." The talkative teammate immediately apologized, secretly remembering that he would never do it again.
For each team member, joining Yuan's Security was the right choice; they felt a genuine sense of belonging.
The high-intensity training every day is just like in the military, and the salary is high. The regret they felt from leaving the army is fulfilled here. Moreover, the brigade is truly excellent, with top soldiers personally leading the training. Many of them dream of having such super instructors, and they can laugh in their dreams.
Not to mention the magical energy water, which is said to be specially formulated by a nutritionist and is particularly good at improving their bodily functions, something they have experienced firsthand.
So... this job, to put it simply, is perfect!
They all want to keep doing this for a long time.
Luo Jing had just put the food on the table and was about to divide some for her eldest son when she saw Wu Tianqing enter the room.
"Oh? Xiaotian, why are you back so early today? Perfect timing, let's eat together." It was rare for the whole family to have time to eat together, so Luo Jing was very happy. She took off her apron and called into the house, "Zhengzheng, Shensheng, come out and eat. Big brother is back early today."
Soon, two brothers came out of the house, tall and thin, with surprise on their faces.
"Big brother."
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