Chapter 117: Bounty Obtained!
Doting on a daughter can fully satisfy her material needs.
Pretty skirts, Dad will buy them for you.
If you like fun toys, Dad will buy them for you!
If you like good food, Dad will take you to eat!
As long as the requests are within my capabilities, I will try my best to fulfill them.
This way, she won’t develop a distorted craving for money and material things due to excessive material scarcity during her growth.
When she grows up and comes into contact with all sorts of material goods, she will be able to treat them with a normal attitude.
She won’t develop intense envy and jealousy just because others have something she doesn’t.
Nor will she be easily tempted by material things and fall for bad influences.
Jiang Tao wanted to teach his little cotton jacket that material possessions are just one part of life, not the sole measure of happiness.
In the past, Jiang Tao was very doting on his little cotton jacket.
Even when he was so poor that he had to budget meticulously for every cigarette he smoked.
He would still buy his daughter the toys she liked, even if she might only play with them for a few days.
Xu Li always called him a “daughter slave” for being too obedient to their daughter.
Jiang Tao cheerfully admitted it but had no intention of changing.
With such a smart, cute, pretty, and clever little cotton jacket, shouldn’t he pamper her?
Fortunately, although his little cotton jacket was pampered, she was also sensible and well-behaved, not developing into a spoiled child.
She was still her parents’ dear little cotton jacket.
After dinner, the delivery person arrived, and Jiang Bing and Xu Li continued to busy themselves with the online store’s business.
Jiang Tao took his little cotton jacket out, planning to go to his elder brother’s house to discuss claiming the reward with his two nephews.
“Dad, I want to ride in the car~ Let’s drive to Uncle’s house, my legs suddenly feel so tired.”
As soon as they stepped out, the little cotton jacket saw the Benz parked at the entrance and didn’t want to walk anymore.
“Haha, okay, then we’ll drive over.”
Without a word, Jiang Tao turned back home and took the car key from the key box on the living room TV cabinet.
Although the distance between their houses might be less than 100 meters, since the little princess wanted to ride, he would indulge her!
It was truly just a matter of stepping on the accelerator.
Jiang Tao parked the car on the main street outside his elder brother’s alley entrance and walked hand-in-hand with his little cotton jacket to his elder brother’s doorway.
Upon entering, Jiang Tao noticed that his elder brother’s electric scooter and his elder sister-in-law’s food cart were not there, guessing they were busy earning money again.
The two brothers were on the balcony watching the puppy eat.
“Wow! What a cute puppy!”
Jiang Xue fell in love with the fluffy little fellow the moment she saw the little Bichon.
Her small face full of joy, she ran forward and crouched on the ground.
She watched with great interest as the little creature heartily ate leftovers from a large blue and white bowl placed on the ground.
When one is hungry, everything tastes good, and the same applies to dogs.
This little Bichon, for whom its owner was offering a reward of 60,000 yuan, probably wouldn’t even look at these leftovers at home; now, it was eating with such relish.
“Big Brother, Second Brother, where did you buy the puppy? It’s so beautiful! Dad, I want one too~”
“Can we get a puppy too, please? It’s so cute.”
Jiang Xue turned to look at her dad, her small face filled with a yearning expression.
“Then you’ll have to ask your mom. If she agrees, I’ll buy it for you.”
If it were before, Jiang Tao would have found various excuses to dissuade his daughter.
After all, even the cheapest ones cost one to two thousand yuan, and the more expensive ones were four to five thousand, or even ten thousand.
Buying dog food every month was also a significant expense.
With his previous income, he could barely support himself, let alone a dog.
Now, he didn’t have to worry about money; he would buy whatever his daughter wanted.
However, buying a dog still needed to be discussed with Xu Li.
After all, his little cotton jacket wouldn’t take care of the dog herself, and Xu Li would end up doing it.
The little cotton jacket gave her dad an eye-roll, speechless:
“You can’t even manage your wife! Aren’t you the biggest in our family!”
“Don’t try to provoke me with that; I won’t fall for your tricks.”
Jiang Tao smiled, seeing through his little cotton jacket’s little game.
“Eldest and Second Brothers, look at something.”
Jiang Tao said, taking out his mobile phone from his pocket and opening his Moments.
Without even needing to scroll down, Tian Jianming had posted another lost dog notice identical to yesterday’s.
It seemed he was quite anxious.
“This is…”
“A 60,000 yuan reward! Wow! So much money!”
“Second Uncle, is this the dog we found!”
“Then let’s contact this person; can we get the 60,000 yuan reward!”
After seeing the lost dog notice on Jiang Tao’s phone, the two brothers became excited simultaneously.
In their lives, they had never seen what 60,000 yuan looked like!
Jiang Tao nodded and said, “Barring any surprises, this dog is likely the one they are looking for.”
“Then what are we waiting for, Second Uncle? Let’s go return it and get the money!”
Jiang Shaojie said, and with that, he scooped up the little Bichon, which was eating on the ground.
The little fellow let out a couple of yelps, as if expressing its displeasure.
“This time, I’m giving you two a chance to gain experience. If you two brothers can bring back the reward, Second Uncle will give you each a big red envelope.”
Jiang Tao had thought about it repeatedly during breakfast that morning and finally decided to let his two nephews take the dog to claim the reward.
Firstly, he had met Tian Jianming just yesterday and had already agreed on a partnership worth over a million.
Today, carrying the man’s dog to claim a reward, regardless of awkwardness, felt a bit beneath him.
His two nephews didn’t need to consider so much; bringing the dog to claim the reward was only natural.
Through this matter, he could also exercise their problem-solving skills.
By cultivating them well, these two boys might become his capable assistants in the future.
“Alright! Second Uncle, just watch us! Such a small matter, it’ll be a piece of cake!”
“Second Uncle, don’t worry! We guarantee task completion!”
Upon hearing about the big red envelopes for completing the task, the brothers’ faces lit up with joy!
Last time they dug a hole for their Second Uncle, they each received a reward of 1,000 yuan.
This time, they didn’t expect 1,000; they would be satisfied with 200 or 300.
If not, even 100 would be fine; working for free was also an option!
Jiang Tao gave his eldest nephew one last instruction:
“Be sharp, don’t get fooled by anyone; don’t let the eagle go without seeing the rabbit, understand?”
Jiang Shijie nodded: “I understand! No money, no dog!”
“Go ahead, I wish you immediate success.”
Jiang Tao patted his eldest nephew’s shoulder and encouraged him with a smile.
Since the other party had offered a reward, and he and his two nephews had put in the effort, there was no guilt in accepting the money.
The stories of Zigong ransoming a slave and Zilu accepting a sheep taught people not to be stingy with the benefits one deserves after doing a good deed.
These days, being a selfless hero isn’t in vogue.
“Second Uncle, wait for our good news!”
After saying that, the brothers, holding the dog, each got on a bicycle and left.
Jiang Tao watched them leave and then took his little cotton jacket home.
…
Jiang Shijie and Jiang Shaojie, each on a bicycle, pedaled furiously with their bottoms sticking out after they left.
The chains and gears rubbed together quickly and intensely, making a creaking sound.
In the front basket of Jiang Shaojie’s bicycle, the little Bichon looked around, curious about the strange world outside.
Ping County Zhongshan Square, which usually took 15 minutes to reach by bike.
Today, the brothers reached it in less than 10 minutes of pedaling.
After getting off their bikes, Jiang Shaojie pulled his pants out from where they were stuck between his buttocks and looked at his elder brother.
“Brother, what’s the next step?”
“You take the dog and find a place to hide it. Wait for my signal to act.”
Jiang Shijie had already begun rehearsing the action plan in his mind on the way.
At this moment, he appeared very calm and composed.
“Oh, okay! Then… I’ll go over there!”
Jiang Shaojie pointed to a small alley in the northwest corner of the square and prepared to ride over.
“Don’t go there, go near the bus station!”
Jiang Shijie quickly told his brother to change location, looking at the conspicuous “Foot Massage” sign hanging at the alley entrance.
That place was not suitable for children; he didn’t want to open any new doors for his younger brother.
“Oh, okay! I’ll wait for your call~”
Hearing his brother’s words, Jiang Shaojie didn’t ask why and directly rode the dog forward, heading towards the long-distance bus station in Ping County.
After watching his brother ride away, Jiang Shijie dialed the phone number on the lost dog notice that his Second Uncle had forwarded to him.
Ring, ring, ring—
While waiting for the call to connect, Jiang Shijie took a few deep breaths to regulate his breathing.
This was, in a true sense, his first time interacting with an adult.
Moreover, the amount involved in this transaction was quite significant.
60,000 yuan was almost his father’s annual salary!
He had to proceed with caution.
Ring, ring, ring—
The call was answered after only a few rings, and a man’s voice responded.
“Hello Mr. Tian, my brother and I have found the dog from your lost dog notice.”
“Yes, it’s here with us, alive and healthy.”
“We won’t come to your place; please come over yourself!”
“We’ll wait for you at Zhongshan Square here.”
“Oh, and it would be best if you could give us cash. If not, WeChat is also acceptable.”
“Okay, I’ll wait for you here!”
After hanging up the phone, Jiang Shijie let out a sigh of relief, feeling a sense of accomplishment.
He felt like he had just taken a very important step in his life.
Less than five minutes after hanging up, Jiang Shijie’s phone rang again, displaying the name “Dog Owner.”
Answering the call, he learned that Tian Jianming had arrived at Zhongshan Square, and they found each other while on the phone.
“You’re a student, aren’t you? Did you find my dog? Where is the dog?”
Tian Jianming looked at the young man in front of him with surprise.
He had sounded very young on the phone, but in person, he was even younger.
He was probably still a student from that school!
“Mr. Tian, let me confirm with you first, does your reward still stand?”
Jiang Shijie appeared cautious, fully practicing his Second Uncle’s advice: “Don’t let the eagle go without seeing the rabbit.”
“It stands, of course, it stands. I’ve already posted the reward; I wouldn’t shortchange you on this money.”
“Where’s the dog? Let me see if it’s mine first.”
“You’re the fourth person to call me saying you found the dog in the past two days; the previous three were all trying to scam the reward.”
“Young man, if you have the same idea, I advise you to give up early, and let’s not waste each other’s time.”
Tian Jianming’s tone carried a warning for Jiang Shijie.
He had been extremely stressed about losing his dog these past few days, and his patience had worn thin.
Facing the imposing Tian Jianming, it was hard for Jiang Shijie not to be nervous, but he didn’t show it.
“I can show you the dog first.”
“I have no intention of deceiving you, and I hope you will be honest.”
As Jiang Shijie spoke, he found his brother Jiang Shaojie’s number on his phone and dialed it.
The call connected quickly, and the screen on his phone flashed, showing Jiang Shaojie, who had pulled up the collar of his autumn clothes to cover half his face, and the puppy.
“…”
Seeing his brother’s appearance, Jiang Shijie felt a wave of speechless exasperation.
What was this idiot doing now?
It looked like they had kidnapped the little Bichon!
“Mr. Tian, please take a look. This is the dog we found.”
As Jiang Shijie spoke, he turned the phone screen towards Tian Jianming, all the while fearing that his idiotic brother would suddenly blurt out, “No money, no release.”
Woof woof woof, woof woof woof—
The little Bichon in the camera seemed to recognize Tian Jianming as its owner and barked happily, its tail wagging furiously.
Upon seeing the little Bichon in the camera, Tian Jianming was mostly certain it was his dog!
“Let me see its collar!”
Jiang Shaojie in the camera cooperatively showed the collar of some unknown material around the little Bichon’s neck.
Seeing the words “Xiao Dou” on it, Tian Jianming was 100% sure it was his dog.
“Young man, you’re not old, but you’re quite careful in your actions.”
After verifying the item, Tian Jianming looked at Jiang Shijie, a hint of approval in his eyes.
“I also believe in trust between people. My parents always taught me that a person without integrity cannot stand.”
Jiang Shijie’s words were a reminder to Tian Jianming that he, as an adult, should uphold his integrity.
“Ask that person to bring the dog to me. I don’t have that much cash on me; I can transfer it to you via WeChat.”
“Thank you, Mr. Tian, and I wish you great prosperity in the New Year!”
Tian Jianming had no intention of reneging. Having verified Xiao Dou’s identity, he promptly transferred 60,000 yuan to Jiang Shijie’s phone.
Less than a minute after the transfer, Jiang Shaojie arrived by bicycle with the little Bichon.
Woof woof woof, woof woof woof—
The little Bichon barked joyfully upon seeing its male owner, Tian Jianming.
“Oh, my Doudou, I’ve finally found you; otherwise, your mom would kill me.”
Tian Jianming bent down, picked up Xiao Dou from the ground, and immediately called his wife, who was on a business trip in another place, to share the good news.
Tian Jianming’s wife recognized their Xiao Dou at a glance, and the dark cloud that had hung over her for days finally dispersed.
After the transaction was complete, Jiang Shijie and Jiang Shaojie, the brothers, rode their bikes back to Jiang Family Village without delay, heading straight to their Second Uncle’s house.
“Second Uncle!”
“Second Uncle!”
The brothers burst into their Second Uncle’s house in a flurry.
Jiang Tao, who was in the courtyard counting goods with Xu Li, saw the brothers and quickly made a shushing gesture and winked at them emphatically.
The brothers instantly understood their Second Uncle’s meaning and turned to go out and head home again.
Xu Li was busy counting goods and didn’t pay attention to the subtle actions of the three of them.
Not long after the brothers left, Jiang Tao slipped away unnoticed by Xu Li and went to his elder brother’s house to meet his two nephews.
“Second Uncle! The mission has been successfully completed!”
“Second Uncle, we brothers are quite reliable, aren’t we!”
Upon seeing Jiang Tao, the brothers excitedly reported their results, looking for praise and reward.
“It’s your first time doing something like this, and you did it well. Very good.”
Jiang Tao praised his nephews with a smile, very satisfied with their performance.
“Second Uncle, I’ll give you the money!”
Jiang Shijie said, taking out his phone to transfer money to Jiang Tao.
Jiang Tao smiled and said, “Keep 2,000, and you and the second brother can split it.”
“Heh heh, thank you, Second Uncle! Then we won’t be polite!”
Jiang Shijie chuckled twice and transferred 58,000 yuan to Jiang Tao, keeping 2,000 for himself.
In the short time last night, plus this short time today.
The brothers earned another 1,000 yuan each, and they were ecstatic!
Following Second Uncle is truly profitable!
“Heh heh, Second Uncle, if there are any more good opportunities like this in the future, you’ll call us, and we’ll be there whenever you call!”
“We’d go through fire and water for Second Uncle!”
After receiving their benefits, the brothers once again expressed their loyalty to Jiang Tao.
It hadn’t even been a week since Jiang Tao gave them their hard work fee, and they had each earned 1,000 again!
This speed of earning money was incredibly satisfying!
Of course, they couldn’t feel the same satisfaction as their Second Uncle.
“You two performed well this time and passed the assessment. I’ll call you again if there are any more money-making opportunities.”
Ring ring ring—
As soon as Jiang Tao finished speaking, his phone rang, displaying the name Tian Jianming.
“Hello Mr. Tian, the contract is ready, right.”
“Okay, I’m on my way. Please wait.”
After a brief conversation with Tian Jianming on the phone, Jiang Tao excused himself from his nephews and returned home.
“Driver Xiao Bing, let’s go. We’re going to Mr. Tian’s house to sign the contract.”
Jiang Tao walked over to his third sibling and invited her to go with him to Tian Jianming’s house to sign the contract.
The third sibling had majored in accounting in university.
Although she hadn’t worked in a related field after graduation, and although she had basically returned all her knowledge to her teachers.
She was definitely better than Jiang Tao, who knew nothing.
The investment plan that everyone had partnered on previously was also drafted by Jiang Bing.
All the subscribed funds were also handed over to Jiang Bing, who managed the accounts.
The accountant and driver, Xiao Bing, was helpless when facing her unscrupulous second brother.
The two of them drove to Tian Jianming’s house together.
The two contracts that Tian Jianming presented today were clearly drafted by professionals.
The terms and conditions were very professional, and there were no traps.
Jiang Bing carefully reviewed the contracts.
Once confirmed to be in order, both parties signed their names in the positions of Party A and Party B.
After signing the contracts, Jiang Bing, as agreed, first transferred 500,000 yuan to Tian Jianming.
After receiving the payment, the three of them chatted for a while, and Jiang Tao and Jiang Bing left with the contracts.
From today onwards, the Tian Family Village Cattle Farm officially belonged to Jiang Tao and his partners.
After the transaction was completed, Jiang Tao updated the 5 members of the “Tian Family Village Cattle Farm” WeChat group on the project’s progress.
Everyone’s unity in this endeavor was based on their trust in Jiang Tao, so they naturally felt at ease.
Subsequently, Jiang Tao solicited everyone’s opinion in the group, as he wanted to promote his Uncle Tian Xiaoguang to be the farm manager.
Everyone knew about Jiang Tao’s relationship with Tian Xiaoguang, so naturally, no one objected, and it was unanimously approved.
