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Chapter 30
The frustration on Lin Yuzhen’s face was evident as she glanced over the progress of the factory construction. The deadline was looming, and there was no way they would meet the schedule with the current manpower. Her mind raced, but she couldn’t help but feel a sense of pressure mounting with each passing day.
“Can’t we hire more workers?” Lin Yuzhen asked, addressing the foreman. “If we can’t finish the building in two months, the assembly line won’t fit on schedule, and the whole project will be delayed. This isn’t just about the construction; it’s about everything else falling apart.”
The foreman hesitated for a moment. “We’ve been struggling to find reliable workers for the project. The ones we have are doing their best, but…” His voice trailed off as he noticed Lin Yuzhen’s worried expression.
“I’ll see what I can do,” she said, frustration mixing with determination. She knew she had no time to waste. The thought of failing to meet the deadline, especially with the tight competition in the market, was a heavy weight to bear.
Unbeknownst to her, a solution was already on its way—one that neither she nor anyone on the team could have predicted.
As the workers who had once served Hei Hu began to form a reluctant alliance with Jiang Ning, the construction site was about to receive a new set of hands. Each one of them had been promised a way out, a chance at redemption, and the prospect of earning their freedom. Two months to earn 100k, and the path to leaving their pasts behind.
Jiang Ning had made it clear: “Finish the factory in two months, and you’re free. But don’t make a single mistake. I trust none of you—but the deal is clear. Work, earn, and go.”
The leader, having seen the power Jiang Ning wielded, agreed first, followed quickly by the others. They were no longer loyal to Hei Hu; their only focus now was to earn their freedom. The promise of money and the chance to start fresh gave them a new sense of purpose.
Back at the factory site, the newly recruited workers—who had been part of Hei Hu’s gang—were starting to blend in with the regular team. Though their backgrounds were far from clean, they knew this was their only chance to escape the life they had lived. No one dared to cross Jiang Ning, not when his reputation was already so well known in the underground world. If he wanted them to work, they would work—at least for the next two months.
As the workers picked up their tools and began their tasks with more focus and discipline, Lin Yuzhen caught wind of the changes. Her eyes widened when she was informed that there were more hands on the site—more than enough to meet the quota. Despite the unexpected source of the workforce, she was pragmatic enough to see the silver lining.
“Alright, let’s get to work,” she said to herself, the weight of the project’s success once again squarely on her shoulders. This was her chance to prove herself, to show that even when things seemed impossible, she could push through.
With the added manpower, the construction started to move at a pace that Lin Yuzhen had initially doubted could be achieved. The progress was promising, and she began to feel a sense of relief. But her thoughts still lingered on the question of who exactly was behind this sudden surge in workers—and what had driven them to this point.
Meanwhile, Jiang Ning’s business acumen was at play. He was already calculating how he could use this situation to his advantage. The workers he had taken in, now working diligently to finish the construction, would help meet his goals. But he also had something bigger in mind: with the factory operational, there would be far more opportunities to grow, and his influence would only continue to rise. The future, as far as he could see, was ripe with possibilities.
For the 68 men, this was their last chance. The clock was ticking, and as they worked side by side with the rest of the crew, they couldn’t help but reflect on the stark contrast between their past and the uncertain future ahead. One thing was clear: this was no longer about loyalty to Hei Hu. It was about survival—and perhaps, redemption.
