Daily Intelligence System: Financial Independence

As long as it’s a special item marked by the Intelligence System, or an item Jiang Tao bought from the System Mall;

Both types can be directly placed into the system’s storage space.

This is indeed quite convenient.

Previously, Jiang Tao used to lock the [Wealth-Attracting Golden Toad] [Money Breeds Money] in the safe.

Collecting cash every day was quite troublesome.

Now, all the special items can be stored in the system’s storage space, which is indeed much more convenient.

Moreover, after completing various system tasks for some time,

The system’s Item List has grown to dozens, with plenty of space.

Such a large rock just occupied one item slot.

"If I could store non-system items in the space too, it would be even more convenient."

As Jiang Tao descended the mountain, he admired the scenery while lost in thought.

By the time he got down from the mountain, it was already after 5 PM.

"Boss."

Standing by the car, Jia Guolin respectfully greeted Jiang Tao as he came down.

"Let’s go, Old Jia, take me home first."

Jiang Tao said as he opened the car door and sat in the backseat.

"Alright, boss!"

Jia Guolin agreed and then turned to get in the car, starting the engine and driving toward the direction of Jiang Family Manor.

Jia Guolin had been to Jiang Tao’s home before, so he was familiar with the route.

It took about 19 minutes.

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class drove into Jiang Family Manor.

"Hey, isn’t that President Jiang’s car!"

"It really is President Jiang’s car! The Beijing license plate Benz; only President Jiang in Jiang Family Manor has that kind of power!"

"I heard President Jiang has recruited a large batch of people from the village to work in Beijing, offering pretty good benefits."

"It’s not just good; it’s really good! President Jiang even provides the five insurances for Beijing, allowing them to receive Beijing’s pension upon retirement."

"Really? Beijing’s pension must be at least three or four thousand a month, right?"

"Three or four thousand is considered low; some get seven or eight thousand, and over ten thousand is possible!"

"Is there really that much? We work ourselves to the bone for just four or five thousand a month, while they get so much without doing anything after retirement?"

"It must be true! My brother-in-law retired in Beijing and now gets a pension of over 7,000 a month!"

"The difference between people is indeed huge!"

"I wonder if President Jiang is still hiring? I’d work even just for social security with no wages, as long as there’s food and lodging."

"You’re silly! President Jiang offers salaries that are much higher than ours!"

"Having someone like President Jiang from our village makes chatting with others feel prestigious."

"Indeed, villages nearby all know that our village has a capable President Jiang!"

A group of elders at the village entrance began discussing various matters related to Jiang Tao upon seeing his car enter the village.

The discussion eventually shifted to the elder’s most concerned topic: pensions.

Currently in rural areas, the basic pension is only a little over 100 yuan, plus various national subsidies, totaling just over 200 yuan.

Not even enough to cover a fraction of the seven or eight thousand or tens of thousands in retirement pensions in cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen.

Village folks heard Jiang Tao was hiring workers from the village to take to Beijing and he sponsored their Beijing social security.

Everyone envied those who were hired.

Jiang Tao’s position in everyone’s mind elevated once more.

Creek~

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class drove another 100 meters after entering the village and finally parked steadily at the alley entrance of Jiang Tao’s home.

The alley was a bit narrow, and a neighbor had an electric tricycle parked in front of their house.

After instructing Jia Guolin to wait in the car, Jiang Tao opened the door and walked toward his home’s entrance.

"Oh! President Jiang, you’re back!"

"Is my vehicle in the way? Please hold on, I’ll move it for you!"

As Jiang Tao passed the west neighbor’s house, a woman who appeared to be in her forties, dressed ordinarily but sharply, emerged from her house.

Seeing Jiang Tao, she also noticed the advanced-looking Mercedes-Benz G-Class parked at the alley entrance.

Suddenly aware that her vehicle was blocking the way, she hurriedly went forward to move it.

Jiang Tao waved with a smile: "No need to move, Sister Lihua, it’s not in the way. I’ve asked the driver to wait in the car."

"I’m really sorry, President Jiang, I didn’t know you were back."

As Wang Lihua pushed her tricycle into her home’s passageway, she apologized to Jiang Tao with an apologetic smile.

"Sister Lihua, we’re neighbors, why be so formal with me?"

Hearing his neighbor constantly calling him "President Jiang" and using formal titles, Jiang Tao felt a bit uncomfortable.

"Cough, President Jiang, you’re a big boss now, a big figure, different from us."

Wang Lihua looked at Jiang Tao with eyes of admiration and respect, indicating her genuine reverence for him, not out of false flattery.

"Sister Lihua, what do you mean I’m different? I’m still me, and you’re still my sister."

Jiang Tao had always treated the villagers of Jiang Family Manor with courtesy, never feeling superior despite his success.

"Cough, cough, President Jiang, did you return alone? Didn’t Lili and Xiao Xue come back?"

Seeing Jiang Tao return alone, Wang Lihua showed a little curiosity.

"Yes, I came back to deal with some things, they’re still in Beijing."

"Sister, you go ahead, I’m taking something and leaving soon."

Jiang Tao smiled and greeted Wang Lihua, then strode towards his home entrance.

"Well, President Jiang..."

Seeing Jiang Tao was leaving, Wang Lihua’s face suddenly showed signs of urgency. After some inner conflict, she finally decided to call out.

"What’s up, sister? Need something?"

Jiang Tao stopped, turned around to look at Wang Lihua, patiently asked.

"It’s about the farm President Jiang set up, which I heard was recruiting workers—Sister, can I work there?"

Taking a deep breath, Wang Lihua somewhat hesitantly voiced her request.

Wang Lihua had heard about the salary and benefits Jiang Tao offered and was quite interested.

A month’s salary of around 5,000, plus Beijing’s five insurances and one fund, with one weekday off.

This offer might not be considered very good in Beijing.

But in a small place like Ping County, it’s definitely a godsend job!

Ping County’s basic industries were weak, and mostly service industries flourished.

The most common jobs people encountered were like supermarket clerks, cashiers, mall attendants, restaurant servers, etc.

Or working in textile mills, garment factories, and similar jobs.

At those private small companies and enterprises.

Not even mention five insurances and one fund; not even weekends off.

Long working hours, and the salary mostly ranged from 2000 to 3000.

It couldn’t compare at all to Jiang Tao’s company’s benefits!

Wang Lihua worked as a kitchen assistant at a small restaurant in Ping County.

Working about 10 hours a day, her monthly salary was 2300 after insurance deductions.

After hearing about Jiang Tao’s salary and benefits, she was naturally tempted.

Though, this time, Jiang Xingguo had handed the recruitment spots from Jiang Tao to several village committee members,

as well as some relatives and friends, or clansmen close to Jiang Tao’s family.

Wang Lihua was just a neighbor to Jiang Tao.

Nothing close in kinship, she naturally wouldn’t stand a chance.

Upon seeing Jiang Tao return today, her mind was set on this matter.

It wouldn’t hurt to ask even if rejected.

If President Jiang agrees out of neighborly sentiment,

she’ll get a job opportunity with far better wages and benefits than her current job!

Chance comes by grabbing it, create one if none exists!

Jiang Tao looked at Wang Lihua and asked: "Are you willing to work far from home in Beijing?"

"Yes! Absolutely!"

Wang Lihua nodded quickly; she truly was willing!

Jiang Tao responded cheerfully: "Alright, you join the batch of recruits with Jiang Secretary."

With Jiang Tao’s current capability, recruiting a few more people bears no pressure.

"Thank you, President Jiang! Thank you for giving me this chance!"

Overjoyed by Jiang Tao’s clear approval, Wang Lihua expressed her gratitude wholeheartedly.