The journey to the Dead Sea in spring was smooth sailing, and Zhou Yi did not encounter any setbacks along the way.

Of course, it might just be survivor bias.

After all, to other beings, the combination of Yalong Bay + Olympic Sports Center spelled disaster.

On the way back, Zhou Yi actively communicated with the Olympic Sports Center.

The latter, lively and cheerful, was also very keen on conversing.

"I have two abilities."

"One is 'Competition,' any form of competitive confrontation that enters my body will continuously increase in intensity. The winner can break through their current limits and also receive a portion of energy and consciousness as a reward, the higher the intensity, the higher the reward."

"The other is 'Crowd Gathering,' I can gather many people together and keep them focused on the competition. The more people who enter my body to watch the competition, the greater the help it provides to my evolution."

The two abilities complement each other.

But in the past, Heavenly Kingdom needed to use it to create high-grade mutants, so it was secretly closed off.

After arriving at United City, the Olympic Sports Center will be used for civilian activities rather than military purposes, and these two abilities can truly exert their influence.

Hearing that Building Life could fly, it was greatly surprised: "Really?"

"Of course."

Zhou Yi had Jade City demonstrate taking off and hovering, which made the Olympic Sports Center very envious.

"I also really want to try flying."

Zhou Yi said, "You will have the opportunity in the future, this technology is still in the development phase."

"I hope you can perfect this ability soon, and then install it for me as well."

The Olympic Sports Center was full of anticipation. "In the past, I was always trapped on East Pole Island, if I could fly, I could truly see the world."

"You will."

…

Half a month later, Yalong Bay once again reached United City.

Guided by Jade City, shaped like a lotus, the Olympic Sports Center followed behind.

Along the way, the locals were all curiously observing the unfamiliar alien; the Olympic Sports Center was completely different from any local building, and very conspicuous.

Zhou Yi observed that United City had undergone great changes.

The docks were crowded with ships, their flags denoting different factions and organizations. A large amount of goods constantly being brought in from the outside were being stored and dispatched at the dock, including timber, ironware, replicas, canned oil, and various daily necessities.

In the fields, a large number of red tomatoes were hanging on the branches, and there were more planters than before.

The city streets were renovated and looked brand new.

There were sewers and drainage ditches, and new brick houses were neatly arranged. The streets divided the city into different areas, some were markets for trading, some for concentrated living, and some with gardens and cobblestone paths as public areas.

The number of residents living here had greatly increased, apart from the majority of new humans, there were also many Bone Men seen around. They were mostly merchants and artisans, obviously immigrants from other places.

In addition, Zhou Yi saw the Heavenly Dog's tribe of Mountain Dogs, with many Kobolds active here.

They mainly engaged in building construction, each wearing wooden helmets while paving roads and building houses, and they were very efficient. The Mountain Dogs barked in their dog language, voices rising and falling intermittently.

With the enhancement of abilities, the whole United City was now full of vitality.

Zhou Yi led the Olympic Sports Center to Joy Valley, which had been cleared out specifically for it.

As the massive sports center firmly settled, the spring agreement was thus completed.

Zhou Yi saw the company's account suddenly display +70000.

The final payment was received.

"Thank you very much, it was a pleasure working together."

Kunming Station said, "Next, we will gradually connect with the Olympic Sports Center. Its addition will bring more possibilities to this city and also enhance the city's reputation, deterring those with ill intentions."

To pass the blame and maintain secrecy, Heavenly Kingdom publicized the Olympic Sports Center as a terrifying alien that could destroy a region by itself.

Now, there was no need for publicity as its fame was well established.

Zhou Yi raised one of his doubts: "What is the pillar industry of United City? Has it balanced its income and expenditures now?"

As a newly emerging A-class city, United City could obtain substantial loans from Mechanical City. But endlessly burning money will eventually run out, and if there is no self-sustaining capability, the follow-up will be particularly difficult.

"United City's infrastructure was improved through loans. However, our income far exceeds our expenses, and the current economic situation is very healthy."

Kunming Station explained: "The core industries of United City are satellites and prisons."

"Satellite services, we have gradually opened up to some cities, charging yearly fees, providing three types of satellite services including weather, terrestrial, and resource satellites. The prices are not low."

"Previously, Star Axis monopolized the satellite clusters, and the blockade on satellites was very strict. Even with independent satellites, they couldn't effectively and safely connect with the city. Since I am a satellite station, I've bridged this crucial connection point, and more satellites will join United City in the future."

Regarding the conflict between United City and Star Axis, Kunming Station did not discuss it.

Zhou Yi did not ask further.

The company now enjoys free access to the expensive satellite services from outside, which can be seen as a return for the initial optimism and support towards United City.

"Moreover, there are the prisons."

"Mei State Prison charges for its services."

Kunming Station explained, "The services we provide include apprehension and detention."

"Apprehension is difficult and costly. However, there are also some special criminals – to put it simply. These are B-level beings who use Mei State Prison to train their own strength, willing to capture criminals to obtain an extension of their combat training in prison."

"Detention is managed by Mei State Prison. If talking about grades, it is considered A-level, even a Skywalker, once imprisoned, can be stably bound and locked by it."

Zhou Yi felt a chill in his heart.

The prison was stronger than expected.

"External parties entrust us to detain criminals, and they need to pay the corresponding detention expenses. Many B-level beings that cities cannot restrain are gradually shifting towards us. Of course, managing these high-intensity criminals also requires them to pay the corresponding high costs."

Kunming Station said, "Currently, Mei State Prison has detained 400 criminals, among which 52 are B-level. The prison's capacity limit is 4000 people, so we still have a lot of room for detainees."

"Moreover, the stronger the criminals detained, the greater the enhancement for Mei State Prison. It can grow and expand and is a core pillar industry for United City."

"The Olympic Sports Center's capability adaptability is very strong, it will provide another venue to enhance Guangna Species and enhancers, open to external charges, and also bring a continuous and steady income for the city."

"These are all unique advantages of our United City. We will make full use of our own characteristics, develop as deeply as possible, concentrate resources and efforts to enhance our leading position in relevant fields."

...

On the way home, Zhou Yi kept recalling what the satellite station had said.

Compared to the clearly planned United City, his own company's industrial positioning was somewhat vague.

It was the first time starting a company; everything had to be explored.

Focus must be on developing core advantages.

This thought was correct.

Zhou Yi opened his notebook, looking at various notes he wrote, and his mind rapidly reviewed the company's development process.

Cultivating new humanity is a long-term project. Through constant training and learning, new humans will eventually fill the positions needed in all departments, gradually displaying their creativity and profit-chasing capabilities.

But the current core competitiveness of the company lies in Building Life, Mushroom Forest, and express delivery.

Further investment must be made in these three areas.

...

When returning to Jade City, it was already the third month of spring.

Zhou Yi noticed that the green plant area near the residential zone had significantly increased, almost with flowers and plants everywhere. When he first came here the year before last, it was all sand with only sparse thorny grass.

The assistant Gong Zheng greeted him with a smile, "Chairman, this too is the result of everyone's efforts."

"First, everyone has become wealthy, reducing the destruction of trees and grasslands, no longer using large amounts of branches and grass as fuel. So there are more plants preserved and continuing to grow."

"Then there's Minister Zheng from the Agriculture Department. He strongly advocates reducing the destruction of natural plants, as it might be possible to find some useful species and seeds. Minister Zheng has taken the lead to plant many kinds of flowers and grass seeds around Jade City to improve the environment, making it a livelier and more colorful place to live. Cao Dayuan is also cooperating in promoting this, and now all employees pay great attention to this."

"Furthermore, around the Guangtai Dam area. Yuan Tong has issued strict orders, prohibiting the destruction of flowers, grasses, and mushrooms planted around the dam, with heavy penalties for violators."

"These plants can absorb harmful smog particles, protecting everyone gathering Light Soot more safely and healthily. This has also played an important role, as most employees are Guangtai workers, and no one would want to harm their own interests."

"Cao Dayuan had also talked to me about this."

Gong Zheng recalled, "He said, the employees and residents today are no longer like before. In the past, people would fight tooth and nail over a piece of poop, but now everyone is more polite and has become more refined."

"Many people are now starting to grow flowers and plants, raise sand rats, and even keep birds. The two most popular things in the company nowadays are takeaways and raising things."

Zhou Yi became interested: "Has Lord Sand Sea started the delivery service?"

"Yes, Chairman."

Gong Zheng pointed to a large wooden building not far from the dam, "Lord Sand Sea has set up a store outside Jade City, specializing in delivery for Sand Port City, Chicken Head Town area."

"The main products are still restaurant food and everyday consumables. Nowadays, everyone loves ordering delivery, even though there's an extra delivery fee, not having to travel is still very appealing and comfortable for everyone."

"The delivery team can also earn delivery fees, and the restaurants make a profit, it is a win-win situation for all parties."

Zhou Yi nodded.

Once the Wuhu Elevated Bridge is further extended, incorporating Green Onion Town and Oasis Town into this expressway, the transaction efficiency of the entire Sand Port Region will further improve.

With the population continuously flowing in, employment opportunities are also becoming more abundant.

"Chairman, there's one more thing."

Gong Zheng said, "There are two job seekers wanting to join the company. But they both wish to meet you in person and have a discussion with you. They arrived half a month ago and are still waiting for your message."

"Their skills are quite different."

"One of them is a Guangna Species, says they specialize in planting and cultivation, a gardener. The other is a mechanical life, self-claimed as a programmer. Both said they have something to show you."

Programmer?

Finally, some high-level talent has come to join.

Zhou Yi was immediately not sleepy anymore: "Let them come over."

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