The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chapter 519

Charles went to visit his mother, but his mother was asleep after taking the medication.

He sighed. Not wanting to disturb his mother, he left the hospital to go back to work. If he skipped work for even one day, he might not get his full salary at the end of the month. As such, he got into the car and went to pick Stephen up. When he saw Stephen, he felt a mix of feelings.

They arrived at the office soon after, and Stephen called a meeting, asking everyone whether they had thought of a way to increase the benefits. Everyone shook their heads, including Nolan.

Hill City's economy was no longer thriving, and things were getting increasingly expensive. The people's salaries, however, were getting lower or stagnant. With the people lacking the money to survive, why would they care about the benefits?

Stephen sighed. The matter was more complicated than he had expected. Not even the experienced Nolan had a suggestion.

"I'll give us more time to think of a solution. Let's end the meeting here."

He felt a headache coming as he pondered. What other ways were there to stimulate the market and boost the economy? Real estate? New factories?

He denied all the random thoughts in his mind.

Celestial City's real estate issue had traumatized him. The economy became a bubble that burst at the end, causing permanent damage to the city's market. Even until now, Celestial City's issues lingered.

work. Hill City's traffic was not as developed as Aqua City, and the new freeway was still under construction. His only option now was to focus on Hill City's own resources and businesses,

anyone was willing

got Charles to conduct some research and discovered that several mining contracts were about to expire and that several other mines were not operating per the regulations. In that case, he could take back the

soon identified a mine with serious safety regulation

the mine smiled and said, "Sir, why didn't you tell me that

the man's attempt to flatter and told him he wanted to inspect the mine to understand the situation

and stuffy tunnel, the owner shoved

frowned. "What is the meaning

with a wide grin, showing off

"This

money to him. "It's not an

could, he thought of his parents

the money. If the

pay for the

bribe

bill.

bribe with a shaking hand. He received a total of 30 thousand dollars, enough to pay his mother's medical