God-tier Farm Chapter 3885 Reunion of old friends (2)

Xia Ruofei gave an immediate reply, "That is not a problem at all! If the old company commander is prepared to return to China to advance your career, I can decide right now to appoint you as the Vice President of the company's security department. Between the salary, bonuses, and dividends, your earnings won't fall short of what you make here! As for Sis-in-Law, if she wishes to join Paradise Corporation, that is perfectly fine, though she would have to step away from her current field. Our company doesn't really have a need for meteorology experts... However, if she prefers to remain at a meteorological station, I can handle the arrangements for her. Whether it is the provincial station for Southeastern Province or the one in Sanshan City, I can make it happen!"

Deeply moved, Ma Jia responded, "Ruofei, I truly appreciate you looking out for your sister-in-law! She is still very passionate about her profession. Being able to work at the provincial meteorological station would be fantastic. It doesn't even matter if she has a formal establishment or not, provided the position is stable... Regarding my role, though... Vice President is a bit too high for me; I don't think I can handle it. I would be satisfied if you could just make me a supervisor or a deputy team leader. The main thing is that many of my brothers will also be moving to Sanshan. It would be easier for me to keep leading them while we serve the company. Honestly, I would be fine even without a formal title!"

Dismissing the concern with a wave of his hand, Xia Ruofei said, "Old company commander, there is no need for such modesty! Do you really think I am unaware of your capabilities? I could hand the entire Security Department over to you and have no worries, let alone the Vice President position! Since the department was established years ago, I can't simply displace the current head. However, creating a Vice President slot is easy. Like you mentioned, your primary focus will be commanding our brothers from the force!"

"In 그 case... alright," Ma Jia nodded, adding, "Thank you, Ruofei!"

Xia Ruofei quickly countered, "Old company commander, please don't be so formal with me! Thinking about it... once you both return to work, your combined household income will definitely drop compared to what you earn here. Your salary as Vice President will be slightly higher than your current pay, but if sister-in-law moves to the provincial meteorological station, you know the pay scales of public institutions... I feel a certain responsibility for this."

Currently, Lin Yue earned between 30,000 and 40,000 US dollars a month. Back in Sanshan, her monthly pay would likely peak at 4,000 to 5,000 Chinese dollars.

Such was the nature of public institutions. Furthermore, a meteorological station didn't generate much profit; it was essentially a 'Qingshui Yamen'—a low-resource government office. Matching the high compensation of Peach Source Island was out of the question.

"How is any of that your fault?" Ma Jia asked with a grin. "What responsibility do you have? This was a choice made by your sister-in-law and me! Besides, we've been making nearly a million dollars annually for the last few years with nowhere to spend it. We will be multimillionaires by the time we go back, so what is there to complain about?"

Xia Ruofei pressed further, "Old company commander, how about this? I won't call it compensation for sister-in-law's lost income since you wouldn't accept that. Instead, let me give you a flat near the provincial meteorological station. That way, you won't have to touch your savings to buy a home, making things much easier on your finances!"

"Aren't you talking nonsense now?" Ma Jia grew agitated upon hearing the offer. "How could I possibly take a house from you? I already told you this was our decision and has nothing to do with you! If you can get your sister-in-law into the provincial meteorological station, that’s a favor between brothers. But if you give me a massive house, what does that make our relationship? Ruofei, if you truly view me as your old company commander, do not bring this up again!"

Just then, Lin Yue arrived carrying two plates. She cast a reproachful look at Ma Jia and scolded, "What is all this shouting? I could hear your angry voice all the way in the kitchen. Can't you speak calmly? Ruofei hasn't visited in so long, and you start giving him a hard time the moment he arrives. Is that how an older brother acts?"

Ma Jia was usually a bit intimidated by his wife, but this time he held his ground. "You didn't hear what he just proposed! He said that if we move back to Sanshan, he’s going to gift us a house. He called it a subsidy for your pay cut..."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yue turned to Xia Ruofei and said, "Ruofei, you are in the wrong here. Your old company commander is right to criticize you! Even though we are like family, you can't just hand over a house. We cannot possibly accept something so incredibly valuable!"

"Exactly!" Ma Jia chimed in. "Because of you, we actually have some wealth now and can afford our own home. Why would you give us one?"

Seeing the husband and wife united against him, Xia Ruofei could only offer a weak defense. "I... I was just considering that if you work at the provincial station, the income will be significantly lower."

"The provincial meteorological station?" Lin Yue’s eyes brightened at the mention.

"We will discuss the station in a moment," Ma Jia interrupted. "Right now, we are dealing with the house!"

"Yes, precisely! We cannot take the house!" Lin Yue stated firmly.

"Aren't you two planning to start a family?" Xia Ruofei suggested. "Just look at it as a gift for my future nephew. You both know I'm not lacking for money. A single house is nothing to me!"

"Who gives a house as a birthday present?" Ma Jia said with a bitter smile. "If you really want to be sincere, you can give the child a pair of gold bracelets or something when they are born. We would accept that without hesitation. Even if you're wealthy and choose heavy gold, we won't turn it down. But a house is out of the question. You know how high property prices are in Sanshan. A large flat costs millions of Yuan! Do you really think I could live with myself if I took that?"

"Fine! I take it back!" Xia Ruofei conceded helplessly.

He held deep respect for Ma Jia, his old company commander, and truly felt that money was irrelevant. Spending millions or even tens of millions on a home for Ma Jia felt like a drop in the bucket to him. However, reflecting on it, he realized he had been too one-sided. To the couple, such a gift felt like charity, which they would never abide.

If they wouldn't take the house, he would find other ways to pay them back. He could eventually gift their future child a jade pendant or a similar charm. He would carve it himself, ensuring it protected the child's safety for a lifetime. Such an item would be far more precious than any piece of real estate.

Having reached this conclusion, Xia Ruofei’s inner conflict vanished.

"That’s more like it!" Ma Jia said, satisfied. "A comrade who recognizes his mistakes and fixes them is a good comrade!"

Lin Yue sat down, asking with some anticipation, "So, what was that about the provincial meteorological station?"

"Ruofei just said that if you come with me to Sanshan, he will coordinate a position for you at the provincial station... or the city station if you prefer!" Ma Jia explained with a grin.

"Is that true, Ruofei?" Lin Yue asked, her face lighting up with joy.

Xia Ruofei nodded and smiled. "Arranging that in Sanshan shouldn't be much of a problem. Whenever sister-in-law is ready, she can start!"

Since Song Qiming was currently the top official of Southeastern Province, securing a position in a public institution was trivial. Xia Ruofei only had to mention it, and it could be finalized within a day.

"Thank you so much!" Lin Yue said happily. She took the bottle from Ma Jia and poured a glass for herself. "Come! Let me give you a toast to show my appreciation!"

Xia Ruofei laughed. "Sister-in-law, there's no need for such formalities! But I certainly won't turn down a drink with you!"

He raised his glass, clinked it against Lin Yue’s, and drained the white wine in one go.

Setting the glass down, Xia Ruofei turned back to Ma Jia. "Captain, have you spoken with the guards yet? What is the general consensus?"

"I have," Ma Jia nodded. "Generally speaking, everyone is eager to move on from Paradise Island. As for where they want to go... perhaps because they've been abroad for so long, the majority want to return home to work. There are roughly a hundred people so far! I’m still finalizing the list, but there are a few things I need to report to you ahead of time!"