Security Department

"The Mande United Army attacked our company headquarters this morning, and they even shot and injured an employee. General Lu Wenbo of the Mande United Army also said that you should go to the military camp to see him."

Liu Yingying quickly recounted what happened at Jieko Company.

Her anxious tone was evident from her hurried speech.

After operating in Mande City for over a month, who hadn't heard of the notorious reputation of the Mande United Army and Lu Wenbo?

"He wants me to go see him? Interesting."

After listening to Liu Yingying's account, Su Jie appeared very calm.

"Su Jie, that warlord wants to take our business. It looks like they won't stop at this."

Seeing Su Jie still smiling, Liu Yingying thought he didn't understand the seriousness of the situation.

"I know."

Su Jie nodded and said calmly, "After all, we've touched their interests. I'm not surprised by this reaction."

"Boss Su, Lu Wenbo is causing trouble for you."

Miao Lun, standing nearby, also heard Liu Yingying's words and his eyes turned fierce.

Su Jie glanced at him and asked, "Do you have a grudge against him?"

"It's not just me, many people have grudges against him. How many people has his opium harmed? He controls the grain companies in the city too. Every year, he sells fertilizer and pesticides at high prices, and buys grain at rock-bottom prices, making us unable to earn money all year round, sometimes even losing money."

Miao Lun gritted his teeth and shouted to the surrounding villagers, "Everyone, Jieko Company is about to be destroyed by that scoundrel Lu Wenbo. We absolutely cannot stand by and do nothing."

"What? They're going to destroy Jieko Company? No, absolutely not."

"We want to sell our insects, we can't let that bastard ruin our business!"

"But that's Lu Wenbo, he has an army. What can we do?"

As soon as he spoke, many nearby villagers responded in unison. Of course, some were fearful, lowered their heads, not daring to speak, or quietly retreated home.

"See? The people are willing to help!"

Su Jie smiled at Liu Yingying. These villagers might only be motivated by Jieko Company's promises, by the improved livelihood brought by the long-term insect purchase contract.

But the fact that they were willing to stand up at this moment represented the importance of Jieko Company in their hearts. Su Jie was already very pleased that they were willing to contribute.

"I see everyone's intentions. Those who are interested can join the newly established Security Department of Jieko Company to protect Jieko Company from infringement by criminals."

Seeing the public sentiment, Su Jie announced the news.

"Security Department? Can we sign up now?"

It was Miao Lun who spoke again. His support for Jieko Company was genuine.

Without Jieko Company, his mother would still be bedridden, and his sister wouldn't be able to go to school. Therefore, he was the least willing to see Jieko Company destroyed.

Many villagers were in the same situation as Miao Lun. Jieko Company had brought them a new life, so they all spoke in agreement.

"Yingying, go arrange for people to prepare the registration and record everyone who signs up."

Su Jie gave instructions, then walked onto a high platform, looked around, and said, "Think about what this land has given you. Besides poverty and chaos, the rulers here only need you to be diligent farming machines, selling your blood and sweat for their wealth and glory. Now that Jieko Company is leading you to prosperity, they are anxious, scared, and terrified that you people will no longer obey their orders and no longer diligently make money for them."

Su Jie slowly raised his right hand, his voice calm yet with a hint of seduction.

"What was your salary in the past? Three to four hundred Hua Yuan a month, living paycheck to paycheck. How many people couldn't afford to see a doctor when they were sick? Your children were illiterate, and your homes were dilapidated mud huts.

Look at now. After Jieko Company arrived, we repaired roads for your village, built a primary school, increased your income several times over, and last week we even found doctors to come to the countryside for free check-ups and treatment for the villagers."

Su Jie's tone gradually became more intense, and the sincere emotion in his eyes made many villagers recall the past and feel even more grateful for Jieko Company.

"I am a Chinese person, and I haven't been in Mande City for long, but I have also heard of Lu Wenbo's reputation. This warlord monopolizes the transportation and electricity here, and operates illegal businesses such as mining, gambling, brothels, and opium. Your poverty is all brought about by him.

And Jieko Company, which leads you to prosperity, naturally becomes a thorn in his side.

Some might ask, you are just a Chinese person, what does this have to do with you?

I tell you, it's because I have also experienced poverty and hardship, and suffered under brutal dictatorial rule just like you. I sympathize with you, so I traveled thousands of miles to establish Jieko Company, all to lead everyone out of poverty.

Now, someone doesn't want you to live a good life and wants to destroy everything you have. Tell me, what should we do?"

The last sentence turned into a loud roar.

"Kill them."

"If they drive Jieko Company away, won't we have to live a hard life like before? Anyone who dares to touch Jieko Company, I'll fight them."

"I have five children, and they can eat their fill now thanks to Jieko Company. If Jieko Company is gone, who will feed my children?"

The villagers, incited by Su Jie's words, immediately became agitated. They raised sickles and hoes, and some even brought homemade hunting rifles from their homes, shouting one after another.

Liu Yingying trembled slightly. Seeing the villagers around her being incited, their faces seemed so unfamiliar.

The pairs of red eyes and faces contorted with anger were sights she had never seen before.

Chen Yaoguang gasped. What he had only read about in history books seemed to be unfolding before his eyes. He felt that Su Jie's actions might ignite a major upheaval in Mande City.

Seeing the fervent scene below, Su Jie's lips curved into a smile.

Zen Country itself was a poor and chaotic country. Civil wars had not ended since its founding, and news of warlords clashing could be heard from time to time.

Such a country was fragile, especially in the areas around Mande City. Lu Wenbo controlled most of the profitable businesses and operated various illegal businesses inhumanely, exploiting the poor farmers in the area.

This also led to extremely intense class contradictions in the region, requiring only a spark to ignite it. And Jieko Company was the key to igniting this powder keg.

People! Once they have experienced good things, returning to a life of poverty and backwardness is unbearable.

Having experienced Lu Wenbo's rule and the comfortable life brought by Jieko Company, the contrast was obvious. It was self-evident who the villagers would choose.