Chapter 275 - 275 274 Industrial Upgrading

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275: Chapter 274: Industrial Upgrading 275: Chapter 274: Industrial Upgrading Although she was a woman in her thirties, Qin Rou was born with a subtly seductive quality that was deeply hidden. Once it was unearthed, it was like extracting marrow from one’s bones—the most steadfast resolve would whittle away to nothing. She looked at herself in the dressing mirror; the more she looked, the more flavorsome she appeared, the more charm she emanated. Out of nowhere, a surge of energy came over her, and she bent down to open a secret compartment in her wardrobe. She pulled out a pair of crotchless silk stockings, still sealed in their packaging. A quiver ran through her heart as she slipped them on along with her high heels. She glanced at her underwear and simply decided to don a dress over the top, tossing her lingerie aside before leaving the room. Today was a big day for Liu Hun. He gathered the villagers from all three villages. Along with them came Xiao Yanzhu and her team, as well as Xiao Fang, who had been operating Huixiang Agricultural Company in the county town and processing agricultural products. Of course, the women of the village were also assembled. “What’s all this fuss about today? Is there a village representatives’ meeting or something? Hey! Isn’t that Widow Li from the neighboring village? How long has it been since I’ve seen her, yet she seems to be getting younger? The old tree is sprouting new shoots!” Old Li sat with his legs crossed, eyeing the women with a gaze as sharp as a hunting rifle. “Don’t you go on shamelessly babbling nonsense! We’re discussing serious matters today. Otherwise, would Liu Hun have called us all here? What’s it to you? You think your old gun still wants to shoot at tender birds?” Zhang Ju said discontentedly to Old Li, who had been a bad influence in his youth, teaching Liu Hun all sorts of lewd talk, and now he was nothing but an old lecher. “Don’t underestimate my old gun. It may not be the firmest, but it sure does the job! If I can’t hit the tender birds, it doesn’t mean I can’t hit the old ones!” Old Li began to exchange dirty jokes with Zhang Ju. “Get lost! Over there with you! Who’s an old bird? Be serious. Qin Yue is speaking! Listen up!” Zhang Ju shot Old Li a look and turned her attention to the speaker’s stand. It was Qin Yue’s first time addressing all the villagers from the three villages, and she was a bit nervous, but given her outgoing nature, a few sentences in and she started rattling off like beans pouring out of a bamboo tube. Liu Hun and the rest listened from below. Of course, this mobilization meeting was all about the industrial upgrade and overall development of the three villages. “Liu Chief, I’ve been listening back and forth, and it seems like you’re only talking about Wanbao Village and the neighboring village. What about us from Qingshui Village?” Sun Ke asked naively. Not to mention the village women in charge from Wanbao Village and representatives like Geng Erzhu from the neighboring village were also listening. Sun Xing was scared witless by Sun Ke’s blunder and slapped him on the head, “Why are you showing off now? You can’t even fart on a normal day, and now you’re acting all capable?” Sun Ke wore a face full of wronged innocence. It had been all fine talking about the three villages uniting for joint development, but now Wanbao Village was skyrocketing ahead like a rocket, and at least the neighboring village was trailing behind like a tractor. Meanwhile, Qingshui Village hadn’t seen a bit of action, causing both him and the villagers to grow anxious. So when the meeting was announced for today, everyone from Qingshui Village, even the children, came along. They were all hoping to live as well as Wanbao Village, to build Western-style houses and drive cars. Liu Hun smiled at Sun Ke and said, “I know Qingshui Village is facing the toughest struggles right now, and your complaints are the loudest.” “No, no, no, there are no complaints! Liu Chief, don’t mind his nonsense. He doesn’t know a thing,” Sun Xing quickly took over the conversation, really worried that Liu Hun would kick them to the curb, and that would be the end of them. “Sun Xing, there’s no need to hide it, I’m aware of the situation. We were busy with the union of the three villages recently, and we needed approval from above. I’ve been working on that. Finally, it’s settled, and we’re beginning to build roads. Qingshui Village is now accessible—concrete roads have reached the village, and cars can drive up to the doorsteps. These funds, mind you, have all been provided by Wanbao Village and the neighboring village,” Liu Hun explained to the Sun brothers. Although Qingshui Village was adjacent to Wanbao Village and the road wasn’t long, along with the village roads, the sum was quite significant. “That... but it’s not like we don’t have cars,” Sun Ke retorted somewhat indignantly. Even Old Li, who sponged off others and evaded work while chasing women, now had three cars at home, and the sight genuinely rankled him. “Hey! Are you getting all worked up now?! Are you?!” Sun Xing quickly slapped Sun Ke on the head. He was the one who knew how to keep accounts and knew the real value of the roads Liu Hun casually mentioned. If the people of Qingshui Village had to split the cost, there would be an uprising. Liu Hun stopped Sun Xing and continued to speak to the two brothers, “I represent Wanbao Village, and Geng Erzhu, who used to handle village affairs, is also here. I’ll be clear to you two brothers. The purpose of this meeting is to break the golden bowl and silver bowl between Wanbao Village and Qingshui Village and have everyone eat from the same big pot.” As Liu Hun spoke, the people around hurriedly started listening intently, just like schoolchildren in a class. He continued, “Right now, Qingshui Gully is a blank slate, and I’m also setting up a few companies. My available funds are very tight. The situation with Qingshui Gully is not quite the same as Qingshui Village in the past; Qingshui Village had been polluted, and Wanbao Village was on the verge of bad luck, so the residents of Wanbao Village were willing to put forth money for self-preservation.” Regarding this matter, Geng Erzhu and a few others nodded in agreement. The chemical workshops had contaminated the springs and damaged the trees in the past. If Qingshui Village wasn’t saved, Wanbao Village would sooner or later be doomed. “Now Wanbao Village and Qingshui Village are thriving, and the poor farmers are about to live like landlords. Would they be willing to split two cows per person for your Qingshui Gully? Think about it from another angle: if you were living well, neither Wanbao Village nor Qingshui Village would bother you. Would you be willing to give money?” Liu Hun said to Sun Ke and Sun Xing, the strategy in dealing with Qiao Guangbi, buying large quantities of top-grade caterpillar fungus, had almost drained his liquid assets. Therefore, he could only get the villagers from both villages to contribute money, which would also help speed up the synchronized development of merging the three villages. Otherwise, it would always be two rich villages supporting a poor one, and the merger of the three villages would remain just a slogan. Sun Ke and Sun Xing, the two brothers, silently nodded, also feeling that what Liu Hun said was reasonable. These days, not to mention giving money for nothing, even lending money was difficult. “So now I’m holding this meeting to let Professor Xiao and her team speak, to let Xiao Fang and his group present,” Liu Hun continued, “The goal is one and the same – to encourage the residents of Wanbao Village and Qingshui Village to voluntarily give money to help develop and enrich Qingshui Gully along with them. Although whatever I say goes, giving money is still a big deal. The land, fruit trees, tea, chickens, ducks, pigs – they are all collective wealth of the villagers, and they all have to agree to it. We can’t force them; that would make us no different from bandits.” Liu Hun spoke patiently to the Sun brothers, and of course, it was also meant for Geng Erzhu and the others to hear. “Then... then we have more people in Qingshui Gully and hardly any money or education, and we lack everything... we... feel a bit embarrassed.” Sun Xing said, glancing at Liu Hun somewhat sheepishly. Liu Hun laid out his plan to everyone, “Previously, the roads weren’t accessible, trucks couldn’t make it, and even tractors had trouble getting in. Now everywhere is paved with cement roads, and that biggest problem has been solved. I plan to have Xiao Fang move a portion of Huixiang Agricultural Company, especially the simpler manual labor parts, to your Qingshui Gully. First, this means that Qingshui Gully would essentially be investing labor, participating in this industrial upgrade, and the other two villages couldn’t complain. Secondly, it doesn’t require complex technology or education; simple training is enough to get started. Close to home, everyone’s enthusiasm will be high, and they will be willing to participate. Thirdly, Qingshui Gully has abundant land and water resources and is barely polluted, which makes it a very good thing for all parties involved.” Xiao Fang cheerfully took over the conversation, “It’s a good solution. Wanbao Village produces the fruit crops, Qingshui Village the chickens, ducks, and pigs, and then processing happens directly in Qingshui Gully. Afterwards, it’s sent to the county for further processing, greatly reducing costs and increasing profits. If all this were done in the county, the costs would be tremendous.” Everyone listening to Liu Hun’s plan admired him as Qingshui Gully, previously regarded as the ‘poor relatives’ and kept at a distance, was now being pulled into the mix, its residents earning money through their labor and land, leaving others with nothing to say. “Hehe! Nice! I think this will work!” Sun Ke said with a silly chuckle, not understanding too much but knowing that it was good news that Qingshui Gully wasn’t being left behind. Liu Hun said to the people around him, “I’ve fully disclosed my intentions to you, and after this meeting, everyone should go back to their villages and hold smaller meetings. This industrial upgrade may cost everyone a bit, but there’s more to be earned in the future.” The people around nodded vigorously at Liu Hun, all looking forward to seeing their incomes surge. Xiao Fang said to Liu Hun, “Brother Guan, we’ll set up a branch of our agricultural company directly in Qingshui Village. I have an assistant manager named Qian Rong who is very capable. I’ll have him bring a team of technicians to guide the villagers of Qingshui Gully. What do you think?” “Great!” Liu Hun nodded in agreement. To be honest, for a long time, he hadn’t managed the affairs of the village. It was a group of women organizing things, and all products relied on Xiao Fang for sales; he himself was basically a landlord, sitting at home and counting money. After listening to Liu Hun, the group of people, as if assured by a sedative, happily went about their business. After Xiao Yanzhu finished speaking and came down, she pulled Liu Hun aside and asked, “Have you really decided to carry out such a major industrial upgrade?” She was very worried, somewhat unable to see the moves that Liu Hun was planning. Previously, he had sent people up to the mountains, practically mobilizing the entire Biological Sciences Institute as cover, and now he was starting a high-profile industrial upgrade as if afraid that not everyone would know about it.

Chapter 275 - 275 274 Industrial Upgrading

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