Wasteland Border Inspector - Chapter 785

Chapter 785: Chapter 260: Developing Conflicts, Sales Team! (Part 3)

“The goods from Dapo Town?” Old Sun was taken aback, instinctively leaned forward, and quickly asked, “Are you referring to competing with the industrial zone or creating a separate path?”

“It’s a long story!”

Cheng Ye couldn’t help but crack a slight smile, surprised that the Industrial Bureau’s reform actually helped him solve the sales team dilemma.

Who could be more professional than these veteran procurement officers?

These people have navigated the ins and outs of Happiness City for years, familiar with the internal rules and truly knowledgeable about the actual value of various products. Their sales pitches are worth ten of others’.

Since they’ve been “forcibly retired,” it’s perfect timing to recruit them under Dapo Town, saving a lot of effort in training new people.

He simply opened up, explaining the detailed plan for Dapo Town to Old Sun.

From the layout of shops and equipment procurement to positioning the Satellite City’s industries and connecting resources with Happiness City, even potential supply chain issues were mentioned.

The process that only procurement officers could understand sounded somewhat out of place coming from Inspector Cheng Ye, yet it added to the credibility of his words.

It also helped Old Sun to familiarize himself with the business, as he would lead the sales team, and served as preparation for tomorrow’s inspection duty report, saving him the trouble of organizing his words on the spot should Ding Yishan inquire about Dapo Town’s specific plans.

The two became more engaged, discussing from procurement to market demand, and from industrial implementation to profit distribution. If Old Sun’s family hadn’t come to lightly knock on the door, reminding him it was late and time to go home, they might not have realized time had passed midnight.

Old Sun’s mood was like a roller coaster ride.

He entered full of hope for securing procurement rights, sank into disappointment upon learning that the Industrial Bureau’s rules couldn’t be changed, but as Cheng Ye laid out the planning details, his eyes gradually lit up, eventually ignited by Dapo Town’s prospects, his face alight with excitement.

The “big pie” painted by Cheng Ye, even if not yet realized, seemed much more feasible than those hasty, heady plans. Each step of the plan was logically supported, not mere wishful thinking.

For procurement officers, the biggest fear is having “nothing to sell,” but Cheng Ye’s plan clearly listed future product categories, from seafood to agricultural and industrial products, giving him a solid footing.

Of course, what truly settled Old Sun’s heart was a heavy piece of news Cheng Ye revealed.

The area within 200 kilometers of Happiness City can now be opened for cultivation.

This news is destined not to remain secret for long and will be officially announced in two or three weeks at most.

But knowing the inside information beforehand is itself a testament to power and status.

“Rest assured, Inspector Cheng! As long as Dapo Town’s setup is in place, I guarantee to pull all the other procurement officers to work for you!” Old Sun promised earnestly, “We may not be good at other things, but finding channels, negotiating prices, and promoting products, we are absolutely reliable!”

For people like Old Sun, working is no longer just about making more money or trying to grasp a bit of power; it’s more about realizing self-value.

In the Wasteland, talking about “self-value” might be absurd, especially for newcomers to the city who haven’t even solved their basic survival issues; it might seem like a distant dream.

But for veterans like Old Sun in Happiness City, with children and grandchildren already settled, they naturally think of doing something more meaningful with the rest of their days, driven by human nature and the inevitability of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.

When physiological, safety, and love and belonging needs are met, naturally one begins to seek more respect (inner value affirmation) and self-actualization (ideal aspirations).

Cheng Ye offered different “baits” according to people’s varying needs, and judging from the results, he completely met expectations.

After sending Old Sun off, he picked up the water kettle on the table and drank deeply, finishing the remaining water in one go, feeling a refreshing sensation throughout his body.

Super Shelter Cities like Happiness City indeed lack no talents!

Cheng Ye couldn’t help but feel this way. These elders who’ve survived the Wasteland until now possess true skills to some extent.

Just like Old Sun’s understanding of the market, control over sales channels, and aiming of the product matrix, these intricate details even he found eye-opening.

Because these things can’t be grasped through the foresight of a “transmigrator,” nor is it cognition born from a complete educational system, but only through truly grounding oneself in grassroots work, struggling for years, can one understand the complexities within.

Just as he put down the kettle, a knock on the door sounded again.

Opening the door, Zhu Xiang and Wu Zhihong walked in, and to his surprise, Huang Sheng was also called back.

Seeing the empty kettle, without waiting for directions, Wu Zhihong immediately got up to refill it. Meanwhile, Zhu Xiang and Huang Sheng familiarly moved small stools from the corner and sat in the living room.

The room was much more spacious than when they last discussed things, with a small living area now sectioned off, equipped with a simple sofa and coffee table, finally providing a proper space for discussions, no longer cramped in the bedroom.

Once the door closed, Cheng Ye’s gaze swept over their eager faces, a smile tugging at his lips as he got straight to the point: “Starting tomorrow, you will begin transitioning your current tasks. Staying in the Buffer Zone is developing too slowly; I will take you to Dapo Town to really roll up your sleeves and make a name for yourselves!”

His gaze landed on each of them as he clearly delegated tasks:

“Huang Sheng, I’ll leave the management of Dapo Town’s construction team completely to you. You’ll oversee all infrastructure project progress, worker allocations, and material use, ensuring quality and efficiency.”

“Zhu Xiang, Dapo Town needs to quickly establish its medical system. From clinic site selection, equipment procurement, to subsequent recruitment of medical staff and daily coordination, you’ll handle these tasks, aiming to quickly establish basic medical services that can cover every resident.”

“Wu Zhihong, for a place to develop, security must come first. Dapo Town also needs to establish its own guard station, maintain daily order, handle resident disputes, and prevent external risks. You take the lead on this, quickly forming the team and setting patrol and guard schedules!”

As the words fell.

The room fell momentarily silent, as the three struggled to suppress their bubbling joy, standing up simultaneously.

“Just as the gentleman instructs, we are willing to go to Dapo Town!”

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