Rebirth Counterattack with Space
Chapter 322 - 312 Reminder

Chapter 322: Chapter 312 Reminder

Yuan Zhiyu felt a sudden anxiety whenever he thought about the new young vice principal, Pei Xuan, who at only twenty-something, had already taken on the high-ranking position and displayed a particularly strong presence everywhere.

Although he did not know the specifics of his background and connections, there was no doubt that Pei Xuan’s origins were extraordinary; he was undoubtedly not someone a person like him, who had climbed up from the bottom without any background or support, could afford to provoke.

Didn’t people see that on Pei Xuan’s very first day on the job, he had scolded the logistics director—who was said to have powerful connections in Capital City—in front of everyone over a meal, leaving him no dignity at all?

How many people were secretly pleased at the time, hoping to see a spectacle behind his back? Weren’t they all thinking about how the logistics director would find ways to settle the score later on?

And what was the result?

Who could have expected that the next news would be the dismissal of the logistics director?

It was only a brief interaction, but everyone clearly saw that their new vice principal dared to be so strong because he was not without support. At least, his own demeanor—couldn’t others see what these people could clearly perceive?

That look was obviously one of possessing an even stronger backing, which was why he was so brazen and fearless.

Furthermore, he was a researcher by trade, having produced numerous results, and his research work had yet to be truly set aside. Who among the high-and-mighty researchers under him would dare to not genuinely respect him?

Not to mention he still insisted on eating in the cafeteria with everyone despite already holding a high position...

Facing a leader with such strong backing and genuine capabilities, anyone with a bit of sense wouldn’t carelessly provoke him by making careless remarks.

"I’m just reminding you, it’s fine to talk about it at home, but make sure not to let slip even the slightest hint outside." Yuan Zhiyu still couldn’t rest easy and added in a low voice.

Lin Fang glanced at him and couldn’t bother to respond.

Didn’t she know that some things weren’t supposed to be discussed outside? Even if their relationship wasn’t great, they were still husband and wife, and he was the father of her child. They were united in both their fortunes and misfortunes.

She hadn’t reached the point of being so clueless as to deliberately ruin him.

Her quarrel with him today was actually nothing more than a bout of jealousy.

She knew her attitude wasn’t right, but it seemed that after enduring so much outside, she just couldn’t help it when she got home.

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It had been only two days since Lu Yun, Su Qiaoling, and Wen Shan had finished tidying their rooms when news came from Capital City. Old Mi and his family had given up on cooperating with Lu Group and instead directly sold their secret recipe. Following that, Old Mi and his son accepted Lu Aiguo’s offer, signing a long-term contract and officially becoming employees of Lu Group.

The initial conditions Lu Aiguo offered were:

If Master Mi chose "cooperation," he would use the secret recipe to take shares, with Lu Group investing in a duck farm and Mi Family Duck Food chain stores. The shares would be split 70% to Lu Group and 30% to the Mi Family.

If the Mi Family wished to sell the formula, then the Lu Family would improve the secret recipe; in addition to the 5 million for purchasing the recipe, the shares for the newly developed duck farm and Mi Family Duck Food chain stores would still grant them a 5% stake. At the same time, the Mi Family father and son would be recruited to join Lu Group, with long-term contracts, and their annual salaries and benefits would start at the standard for middle management.

With such terms put forth, Old Mi’s family almost immediately chose the latter without much hesitation.

Lu Aiguo was very satisfied. In addition to being happy about their understanding of the times, he also gave them as an employee benefit an additional high-end fully-furnished apartment of 200 square meters, ready for them to move in.

After listening to the Mi Family’s wishes, the property rights were registered directly in the name of Mrs. Mi.

The Mi Family was naturally overjoyed.

At the same time, in response to Grandmother Mi’s inquiries, Lu Aiguo generously agreed that the Mi Family could still purchase houses under the Lu Family’s brand, and they would enjoy the most favorable prices for employees within a certain quantity.

Now that they had a large sum of money, and would also have a high, fixed monthly income from the Mi father and son, Grandmother Mi recalled Lu Yun’s words. So, aside from keeping a little bit of money for emergencies, she used the rest to purchase houses and storefronts.

When Lu Yun received the news, she wasn’t surprised at all. She smiled at Shitou and said, "It seems that Old Master Mi’s family looks honest but they’re not foolish. Especially the houses that Grandmother Mi bought, tsk tsk, who today could imagine that the housing prices in the Capital City could reach such heights? Just watch, with the rent from those houses alone, their descendants could live off it without lifting a finger, as long as they don’t indulge in gambling or the like."

"How many truly foolish people are there in this world?" Shitou laughed.

With the hints he had given that day, it was likely that Old Master Mi could guess that Xiaoyun had already figured out his secret recipe to a high degree. In such a case, anyone who wasn’t extremely foolish wouldn’t dare to engage in wishful thinking and overcharge shamelessly.

The Lu Family wasn’t the type of unscrupulous merchants to begin with; they believed in reciprocal generosity. To tell the truth, Old Master Mi’s secret recipe might not have even caught Lu Aiguo’s eye that much.

"Yeah, how many people in this world are actually foolish? It’s those who take others for fools that are truly foolish."

The two of them laughed and chatted about this topic for a bit, then let it go and didn’t bring it up again.

Life went on in an orderly, peaceful manner, and in the blink of an eye, it was New Year’s.

was the Year of the Rooster.

Despite being almost isolated from the world and being very far from the nearest small county town with poor transport links, the research institute did not lack any festive atmosphere.

Lanterns were hung and decorations displayed; couplets were pasted for good fortune; dumplings were made, and New Year’s meals eaten; dormitories were adorned, and the hall was arranged. In addition to watching the New Year’s Gala, there were also performances self-written and directed by the staff and their families...

On New Year’s Eve, even the families living in the staff quarters were invited to the research institute, and everyone celebrated a lively New Year together.

However, the closer it got to the festival, the busier Shitou got, as he was the deputy director - the actual director was only in name and usually just came and left, not even staying for the holidays - so Shitou was extremely busy.

The promised camping trip had been continuously delayed.

It wasn’t until March, when spring was in full bloom, that they finally found a free moment.

Beneath Xisai Mountain, white egrets flew, while peach blossoms drifted over the water where fat mandarin fish swam. With green bamboo hats and blue rain capes, they strolled in the gentle wind and fine rain, with no need to return.

That day boasted perfect weather.

Under the twenty-something degree temperature, it felt incredibly warm.

Shitou got up early in the morning with Lu Yun, followed by four large "light bulbs", and the six of them made their way into the depths of the mountain forest, "climbing mountains and fording streams".

The mountain paths were rugged; there were no paved roads leading to the outside towns except for the main routes, not even decent dirt roads.

The six of them had no choice but to walk. The heavy items, such as tents and cooking utensils, outdoor stoves, and other essentials, were naturally carried by the three men.

Lu Yun, Su Qiaoling, and Wen Shan each carried small backpacks. Compared to Su Qiaoling and Wen Shan, who also carried food and seasonings, Lu Yun’s backpack was the lightest.