Reborn in 79, the educated youth wife regretted her divorce.

Chapter 163 Back on Duty

"This factory...sigh, what a pity."

Jiang Yang stood at the factory gate, his gaze peering through the rusty iron fence into the factory area.

His eyes revealed regret and...excitement.

It was as if I could already see this sleeping giant being brought back to life in my hands.

The roar of machines that once filled the sky will once again resound!

Zhou Limin stood aside, watching Jiang Yang's focused expression, and felt a little puzzled.

What's so interesting about this dilapidated factory? What exactly is Jiang Yang planning?

Just then, a middle-aged man walked out of the factory area.

He was wearing a faded blue work uniform, mud-covered canvas shoes, and a dusty safety helmet.

The man walked up to the iron fence, looked Jiang Yang and Zhou Limin up and down, and asked in a thick Sichuan accent, "What do you two do?"

"Hello, sir. We're from Beijing and would like to speak with the manager here about something."

Jiang Yang smiled, polite and humble.

From the capital?

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in the middle-aged man's eyes.

He quickly opened the small door on the iron gate and invited Jiang Yang and Zhou Limin in.

"Come in, come in and sit down."

As the middle-aged man led the way, he said warmly, "Please come and sit down at my place and have some water."

Jiang Yang and Zhou Limin followed the middle-aged man to a row of low bungalows.

"This is the dormitory of our factory, but no one lives here now."

The middle-aged man pointed to the tightly closed doors and added, "I'm the night watchman. I keep watch at night and I'm here during the day too."

"Master, how is the factory doing now?" Jiang Yang asked as he walked.

"What else can we do? Production has been shut down for almost half a year!" The middle-aged man sighed. "The workers are all unemployed at home, with no work and no wages. Life is very difficult for them!"

"Where are the factory leaders?" Zhou Limin couldn't help but ask.

"The factory manager? Sigh, the factory manager is running around trying to find a way out for us workers!"

The middle-aged man's face showed a hint of admiration as he said this, "Our factory manager, he's such a good man!"

Jiang Yang nodded without saying anything.

He already knew about the factory's situation, and he came here to resolve the issue.

Jiang Yang stopped and looked at the middle-aged man, saying sincerely, "Master, I came here this time for the sake of our factory."

"Oh?" The middle-aged man looked at Jiang Yang with some surprise. "You... what do you mean?"

"I'm a businessman, and I want to buy your factory!"

Jiang Yang made a startling statement.

"What?!" The middle-aged man's eyes widened in disbelief. "You...you want to buy our factory?!"

“Yes!” Jiang Yang nodded firmly. “As long as your factory manager agrees, I can get the workers back on the job immediately!”

The middle-aged man could hardly believe his ears.

This is a great thing!

"Comrade, you...you're not kidding, are you?"

The middle-aged man's voice trembled with excitement, "If you can really buy our factory and get the workers back to work, then... then all the workers and their families in our factory will have to thank you for eight generations!"

"Master, rest assured, I, Jiang Yang, keep my word!"

Jiang Yang patted his chest and assured him.

"Okay, okay! I'll go find the factory manager right away!"

The middle-aged man nodded excitedly and turned to run deeper into the factory area, showing no signs of fatigue whatsoever.

Zhou Limin watched the middle-aged man's departing figure, then turned to Jiang Yang and asked in confusion, "Jiang Yang, when...when did you come up with this idea? I've never heard you mention it before?"

"It just popped into my head," Jiang Yang said with a smile. "Senior sister, what do you think is the most promising area for our country's future?"

Zhou Limin thought for a moment and replied, "Clothing? Catering? Or...like the radios we made before?"

"These are all there are, but they're not enough."

Jiang Yang shook his head and said seriously, "What does it take for a country to truly become strong?"

Zhou Limin looked at Jiang Yang without saying a word.

"It's heavy industry!"

Jiang Yang's voice was firm and powerful as he continued, "Only a strong heavy industry can support the backbone of a nation! Our country is currently in dire need of reconstruction, and our heavy industry foundation is weak, but this also means that our future development potential is enormous!"

Zhou Limin was deeply shocked by Jiang Yang's words.

She had never considered the issue from this perspective before.

Jiang Yang's vision and perspective far exceeded her imagination.

"Once we revitalize this machinery factory, how much value will it create? How many jobs will it solve? More importantly, we can contribute to the country's development!"

Jiang Yang became more and more excited as he spoke, as if he could already see a bright future.

Zhou Limin was completely convinced by Jiang Yang.

She supported him without hesitation, saying, "Jiang Yang, you're right! I'll invest in this project! Let's do it together!"

"Senior sister is indeed decisive!" Jiang Yang laughed heartily and gave a thumbs up. "However, senior sister, you should be prepared that this investment may take a long time to show results."

"What's there to be afraid of? You have to cast a long line to catch a big fish!"

Zhou Limin laughed heartily; she had complete confidence in Jiang Yang.

Jiang Yang secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

With Zhou Limin's financial support, coupled with his own technology and experience, he was even more confident in revitalizing the machinery factory!

"Comrade, the factory manager is here!"

Just then, the night watchman hurriedly walked over with a man in his fifties.

The man was tall and, although dressed simply, stood ramrod straight and walked with a steady gait.

This person has a calm gaze and a capable demeanor; he is clearly a man of action.

Jiang Yang nodded to himself.

"Factory Director, this is Comrade Jiang from Beijing. He says he wants to buy our factory!"

The middle-aged man pointed at Jiang Yang.

"Oh? You want to buy our factory?" The factory manager looked Jiang Yang up and down, his eyes filled with scrutiny.

"Hello, you must be Director Li? It's an honor to meet you!"

Jiang Yang stepped forward, extended his hand, and introduced himself warmly: "My name is Jiang Yang, and this is my senior sister, Zhou Limin."

"Hello, I am Li Jiefang."

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, factory director Li Jiefang and Jiang Yang got straight to the point.

"Comrade Jiang, I heard you want to buy our factory?"

"That's right, I do have that intention."

Jiang Yang nodded.

"You're so young, yet you speak with such arrogance." Li Jiefang looked at Jiang Yang, his tone tinged with doubt. "Do you know the situation of our factory? Do you know how much investment it will take to get it running again?"

"Director Li, please don't worry."

Jiang Yang smiled and said calmly, "I have naturally done my research. As long as you agree to sell, funding is not a problem."

Seeing Jiang Yang's confidence, Li Jiefang was somewhat surprised.

"This is our Zhou family's eldest daughter."

Jiang Yang pointed to Zhou Limin beside him, "I wonder if Director Li has heard of the Zhou family?"

Upon hearing this, Li Jiefang's expression immediately changed.

The Zhou family of the capital? That's a very famous and prestigious family!

He never expected that this young man in front of him would have such a powerful background!

The initial doubts vanished instantly.