C15 I Want to Give You a Job I will Feed You Every Day

Shortly after finishing his meal, Ye Liangren witnessed the arrival of the mobile small-scale mining base at 377 Tonghu Road, the medium-sized mining area Liang Kuan had mentioned. As he gazed at the monitor, he was taken aback, swearing in astonishment, "Holy shit! That's incredible!"

On the screen, the mining base had just reached the site and was undergoing a rapid transformation. The once ordinary RV morphed before his eyes, expanding and reshaping itself to envelop the entire mining area for renovation. In under ten minutes, the previously dilapidated and rust-covered mine was converted into an ultra-modern facility, bearing more resemblance to a high-tech exhibition than a mining operation.

Simultaneously, a virtual screen materialized, displaying the following information:

- Medium-grade iron and titanium alloy mine

- Area: 1800 m²

- Area mined: 200 m²

- High energy reaction: Intermediate

- Mining personnel capacity: 20

- Second mining potential: Yes

Note: High energy reaction waves indicate the presence of energy stones. Low level: 0-2 stones possible. Intermediate level: 2-4 stones possible. High level: 4-6 stones possible. Peak level: More than 6 stones possible.

Note: The feasibility of a second mining operation depends on the current state of the mine. If there is no damage, or the damage is minimal, the mining base will undergo maintenance after the mining is complete. Following a month of maintenance, the mine's ecosystem will recover by 80%. The system guarantees no damage to the mine. However, if the mine has been previously mined by others, maintenance may not be possible.

Upon reading the virtual screen's information, Ye Liangren was ecstatic. This was simply exhilarating! Contrary to what Liang Kuan had said about less than a fifth being mined, it was clear that only a ninth had been excavated. And to top it off, the potential for finding 2-4 energy stones still existed!

This was an energy stone!

Moreover, it could be mined a second time!

Eighty percent of the ecosystem had been restored!

I won't even start on the metal resources!

This meant that he could get his hands on several more energy stones!

Ye Liangren immediately turned to a transport robot and instructed:

"Carry Number 3, take 30 pounds of rice and seven pounds of vegetables to 122 North Creek Road. After you leave the food at the doorstep, return immediately!"

"Command successfully received!"

Carry Robot Number 3 sprang into action!

Ye Liangren watched the mining site with a beaming smile.

This time, he had struck it rich!

He decided to give Liang Kuan a taste of success and make him his first hired worker!

...

Only a few minutes passed.

At a speed of 120 kilometers per hour, the destination was quickly reached.

Ye Liangren observed the robot's departure on the monitor.

He then took out his smartphone, accessed the forum's private messaging, and located Liang Kuan.

"The food has been delivered. Please check!"

In the next moment, he saw Liang Kuan open the door, his face lighting up with joy at the sight of the food on his doorstep!

This reaction was genuine!

Ye Liangren also overheard Liang Kuan's excited shout.

"Wang Peng! You're saved, I've got food!!!"

With that, Ye Liangren's attention drifted from the monitor, a contented smile playing on his lips.

Liang Kuan had proven himself!

That heartfelt smile and his commitment to his brother's life, even in the midst of the apocalypse, clearly showed that Liang Kuan was a man of deep loyalty and integrity—a truly honest person!

Such a person might not be a flatterer or a yes-man!

But to any employer, he was the ideal employee—dedicated, honest, and not just there to make up the numbers!

"Bzzz—"

Suddenly, Ye Liangren's phone vibrated.

A new private message had arrived.

It was from Liang Kuan.

"Boss, I've received the food, but... Boss, did you send extra? The amount you've delivered is much more than 20 pounds of rice and 5 pounds of vegetables!"

Upon seeing the private message, Ye Liangren's smile grew even broader. This was his final test! If Liang Kuan failed, Ye Liangren would still take him on as a worker, but Liang Kuan's standing in his eyes would not be as significant. Nor would Ye Liangren go out of his way to develop Liang Kuan's potential. However, passing this test would prove that Liang Kuan was indeed a person of great integrity, perhaps even naively honest. In these apocalyptic times, when Liang Kuan accidentally received extra resources, he didn't conceal it but chose to inquire instead. His honesty was truly unparalleled.

Such individuals are incredibly hard to sway. It's even less likely for them to abandon Ye Liangren for minor or even major gains. And Liang Kuan had indeed passed the test. Ye Liangren could say with near certainty that among tens or even hundreds of thousands, there might not be another Liang Kuan. And he had found one, which was immensely satisfying.

Reading the private message, Ye Liangren responded with a smile, "That was your reward. Additionally, I'd like to offer you a job. You'll be provided with meals every day, guaranteed to keep you full. Are you interested?"

Liang Kuan's response came immediately. "Really?!" he exclaimed. "Boss, what kind of job is it? Also, could my brother join too? He's in dire need of a job right now. I'd even give up my place for him!"

Seeing Liang Kuan's response, Ye Liangren felt even more pleased and somewhat moved. Here was a truly good person, a rarity in both the old society and the current one. In the past, such genuine individuals struggled to survive, and even now, without Ye Liangren, Liang Kuan would likely be among the first to perish.

With a soft sigh, Ye Liangren replied, "Don't worry, your brother can join as well. I'm in need of more people. If you have trustworthy acquaintances with good character, bring them along. But remember, if they don't measure up, they'll be let go."

"The work is quite straightforward; it's mining, just like before. I'm sure you have plenty of experience with that!"

"Really, boss?!"

Liang Kuan's immediate response clearly showed his disbelief.

Ye Liangren chuckled and responded with composure:

"It's absolutely true."

"Rest assured, I have no reason to deceive you. If I wanted to trick you, I wouldn't bother providing you with food!"

"Now, you should get some good rest. Barring any surprises, we'll start work tomorrow! Make sure to eat well and don't skimp – I don't want you running out of energy on the job!"

"Don't worry, boss!!!"

Seeing Liang Kuan's enthusiastic message, Ye Liangren smiled, turned off his phone, and stretched out on the bed.

"Tomorrow will tell. We'll see if the effects of the sunspots have improved at all."