Reborn in 72, I hunt to support my family and spoil my younger sister rotten.

After the formalities were completed, ten trucks were parked neatly in the backyard of the factory.

Looking at these brand-new "belongings," Li Xiangyang felt both excited and nervous.

This is the largest investment the company has made since its inception, and its success or failure hinges on this one move.

"Wang Hu, we'll start recruiting drivers tomorrow." Li Xiangyang patted the young man next to him on the shoulder. "Let me tell you the criteria: at least three years of freight transport experience, no accident record, and between twenty-five and forty years old."

Wang Hu took out his notebook and began to take notes diligently.

How are salaries and benefits determined?

"Base salary is 1200, plus commission. The more you drive, the more you earn, but safety comes first." Li Xiangyang had already considered this issue. "We also buy them insurance; the company will cover any accidents."

This compensation is considered quite good in the area. The average truck driver earns only eight or nine hundred yuan a month, so Li Xiangyang's offer is enough to attract even the best drivers.

The day after the news was released, long queues formed at the factory gate.

"Director Li, I've been driving for ten years and never had an accident," a burly man in his thirties said with a simple, honest smile. "I used to work for a transportation company, but the boss always delayed paying my wages. I heard that things are handled properly here, so I came to give it a try."

Li Xiangyang checked his driver's license and other relevant documents, and all the requirements were met.

"What is your name?"

"Zhang Dali."

"Okay, come to work tomorrow."

After three full days of interviews, Li Xiangyang finally selected ten of the most suitable drivers from more than forty applicants. These individuals not only possessed excellent driving skills, but their character had also been thoroughly investigated.

With the drivers in place, the next step was to establish a delivery system. Li Xiangyang repurposed a vacant lot behind the factory, transforming it into a standardized cargo loading and unloading area. The ground was paved with cement, and a canopy was installed, ensuring operations wouldn't be affected even on rainy days.

"Xiangyang, you've done a really professional job here," Wang Ergou exclaimed, looking at the loading and unloading area under construction. "It's more standardized than those old-established transportation companies."

“If we’re going to do it, we’re going to do it well.” Li Xiangyang pointed to the design on the blueprints. “This is the goods sorting area, that’s the temporary warehouse, and there’s also a driver’s rest area and a dispatch center. Each part is interconnected; there can’t be any loopholes.”

Just then, Feng Mingyuan rushed over.

"Director Li, something's happened!"

Li Xiangyang's heart tightened: "What's going on?"

"Zhao Zhiqiang from Tongda Transportation came and said we were stealing their business and demanded that we stop our logistics operations."

Li Xiangyang sneered. He knew this would happen; Zhao Zhiqiang was the kind of person who couldn't stand seeing others do well.

Where is he?

"He was with seven or eight other people at the factory gate."

Li Xiangyang strode towards the door, with Wang Ergou following closely behind.

At the factory gate, Zhao Zhiqiang stood with his hands on his hips, followed by several burly men. Upon seeing Li Xiangyang emerge, he immediately put on a fake smile.

"Director Li, is there some misunderstanding between us?"

"A misunderstanding?" Li Xiangyang stood at the factory gate and said calmly, "Boss Zhao, please speak frankly."

"Is that so? I heard you're going to start your own transportation business?" Zhao Zhiqiang's tone carried a hint of threat. "Isn't that a bit inappropriate? Our county is only so big, and there's only so much business. Aren't you just taking away everyone's livelihood?"

Li Xiangyang understood. Zhao Zhiqiang was trying to join forces with other transportation companies to put pressure on him and force him to give up his logistics business.

“Mr. Zhao, fair competition is a matter of course in business,” Li Xiangyang said calmly. “If you feel it’s inappropriate, that’s your business.”

“Director Li, you can’t say that,” a man behind Zhao Zhiqiang stepped forward. “One must follow the rules and regulations; you can’t disregard industry norms.”

This was a threat. Li Xiangyang glanced at everyone present, feeling no fear whatsoever.

"Rules? What rules?" he retorted. "Monopolizing the market and raising prices arbitrarily, is that your rule?"

"Director Li, we see each other all the time, there's no need to make things so tense." Seeing that threats weren't working, Zhao Zhiqiang switched to a more conciliatory approach. "How about this, you'll still handle your delivery business with us from now on, and we can discuss the price."

"No need," Li Xiangyang refused outright. "We already have our own fleet of vehicles."

“Then don’t blame me for not warning you.” Zhao Zhiqiang’s expression changed. “This industry is very treacherous; newcomers can easily run into trouble.”

This was clearly a threat. Li Xiangyang was about to respond when the sound of engines came from behind him. Ten trucks drove out of the factory area in an orderly fashion; the drivers, seeing the standoff at the gate, all stopped their vehicles.

Zhang Dali poked his head out of the driver's seat: "Director Li, what's the matter?"

The other drivers also got out of their cars and stood silently behind Li Xiangyang. These were all experienced drivers; what hadn't they seen? The men Zhao Zhiqiang had brought were no match for them.

The situation reversed instantly.

“Mr. Zhao, if there’s nothing else, please leave.” Li Xiangyang’s voice remained calm, but his authority was undeniable. “This is a private place; troublemakers are not welcome.”

Zhao Zhiqiang glanced at the numbers on both sides and knew he wouldn't gain any advantage today. He glared fiercely at Li Xiangyang and led his men away in a dejected manner.

After sending the man away, Li Xiangyang immediately convened a meeting with his drivers.

"Brothers, you all saw what happened just now," he said bluntly. "Some people don't want us to succeed, and there may be all sorts of trouble in the future."

"Director Li, please just tell us, what should we do?" Zhang Dali spoke on behalf of everyone.

"It's simple, just follow the rules," Li Xiangyang said firmly. "Proper vehicle checks, safe driving, and excellent service. As long as we haven't done anything wrong, no one can do anything to us."

After this ordeal, the team's cohesion actually strengthened. The drivers were all sensible; they knew that following Li Xiangyang meant a promising future, so they naturally devoted themselves even more diligently.

A week later, the first batch of deliveries was successfully completed. Jinghua Chain's purchasing department was extremely satisfied with the delivery efficiency and service quality, and immediately decided to renew the long-term cooperation agreement.

"Director Li, to be honest, we feel very reassured cooperating with you," Zhang Jianhua expressed his satisfaction over the phone. "Using other transportation companies before always resulted in various problems. Either they were late, the goods were damaged, or their service was poor."

"Customer satisfaction is our greatest success," Li Xiangyang said sincerely.

With the prestigious brand of Jinghua Chain, other clients flocked to them. In less than a month, the fleet's business volume reached full capacity.

"Xiangyang, at this rate, ten cars definitely won't be enough." Looking at the overflowing order list, Ma Laosan was both excited and worried. "Should we buy a few more?"

"Let's wait a bit longer," Li Xiangyang said cautiously. "Let's solidify our existing business first, then consider expansion."