The bearded man was so angry that he laughed, "Weren't you very brave just now? Secretary Zhang asked you and you just answered!"

Hearing these sarcastic words, the villager became even more panicked and stepped back with his lips pursed.

Secretary Zhang did not let him go, and said with a smile: "Liu Laowu, aren't you always very courageous? Just say whatever you want to say, and discuss the problems openly. It's all right once you make them clear!"

The villager still didn't dare, but Wen Xiaopeng suddenly spoke up, "Secretary Zhang, this is what happened. We were just discussing the plot of the entire play. We simulated possible future situations, such as a third-party company suddenly lowering the price, disrupting sales channels, causing serious consequences, etc. Maybe everyone doesn't agree with this. They think this company is still very good and are willing to pay them a high price."

"That's right." After the situation was pointed out, the villager Liu Laowu was filled with passion and also risked his life. "We have been in contact with that company these days. Other drivers are very easy to talk to. They are all smiling, giving us cigarettes and paying us promptly. Unlike the driver from Mingting Company, he acts like whoever owes him money, and he keeps asking for money every day (arrogant)!"

Secretary Zhang was not angry when he heard this. Instead, he smiled and nodded, "This evaluation is quite intuitive."

He sighed, "Well said! This is indeed a problem that needs to be solved, otherwise it will be difficult to convince the public!"

The bearded man said quickly, "Secretary Zhang, don't listen to what that bastard says. We all obey him."

"It's not the same thing." Secretary Zhang raised his hand. "It's like our town leaders all think that this company that secretly found you to supply goods is not a good partner, but that's just speculation after all. Even if there is a 99% chance that it has evil intentions, there is still a 1% chance! What if they really have a heart to serve the people?"

The bearded man was also stunned, and the light that had already been extinguished in his heart was rekindled. Yes, what if?

What if I made the right choice?

"Well." Secretary Zhang pondered for a moment and looked at the bearded man. "Call the contact person at the company over there and tell them that Mingting has completely terminated their cooperation with you. Now you can only sell vegetables to them. Let's see how they react and whether they are the same as those drug dealers who bullied Hushan Village."

The bearded man stupidly took out his phone and asked in confusion, "What is a paper crane?"

Secretary Zhang curled his lips and said, "They are all bad people. Call them quickly and turn on the speaker. Everyone should listen quietly."

Wen Xiaopeng suddenly raised his eyes and glanced at Secretary Zhang. Secretary Zhang looked calm and did not look away.

After a few ringtones, a friendly voice came from the receiver, "Hello, Village Chief Liu, how are you?"

"Thank you, boss. I have something good to tell you!"

"What's the good news?"

"It's about selling vegetables! We got into trouble yesterday morning, and the town criticized me. Today, Mingting Company also made it clear that the cooperation is terminated. It's just right that we can now sell our vegetables to you openly."

"Really?" The voice on the phone was a little surprised.

"Of course it's true!" The bearded man said, "They have already contacted the town today and clearly notified us that they will not come to collect the goods from our village starting tomorrow. After a month, the other villages will also not collect the goods. Come when you have time!"

"Is that so?" The voice on the other end of the phone suddenly paused, and then said leisurely in the tense and anxious waiting of everyone: "Village Chief Liu, you should know that our strength is not as strong as Mingting Company, and we can't actually consume the output of your entire village. But... since you said so, given our relationship, I can't just sit back and watch."

He said generously, "I'll arrange it right away, but there's one thing we have to agree on in advance. Feelings are feelings, and business is business. Next time we buy goods from you, the price will have to be lowered."

Secretary Zhang quickly signaled the people around him to be quiet, and the bearded man swallowed his saliva and asked, "How much will it be reduced?"

"We are still very kind and we can't make things too difficult for you. How about this, based on the current price, I'll give you 20% off."

The bearded man tilted his head and thought for a moment, then his expression changed, "80% off? That's even lower than Mingting Company's price!"

"Mingting's company is good, but you have to be able to go back! This is the only price I can afford right now, please think about it! I'm a little busy, so call me when you've made up your mind."

After saying that, he hung up the phone without waiting for the bearded man to speak.

All are...

The busy tones were like slaps in the face to everyone who had just been standing up for the other party.

The room was dead silent.

Faced with the cruel reality, these simple villagers tried hard to calm their fragile values.

Secretary Zhang smiled and patted Wen Xiaopeng on the shoulder. "Teacher Wen, thank you for your hard work. You can take your time. Secretary Huo will treat you to a midnight snack in town at 9:30 tonight. Someone will pick you up downstairs at the guesthouse. I'll go back first."

Wen Xiaopeng nodded quickly to express his gratitude.

......

"Hello, Secretary Huo."

"Um."

"Village Chief Liu from Zhengfeng Village called me just now, and I said what you said."

"Boss Xie, don't say that I arranged this. Ask yourself, if this day comes, isn't this what you would have done anyway?"

There were two dry laughs from the other end of the phone, "Secretary Huo, you are right."

"Don't worry, since we have already agreed today, I will do what I promised you. Within half a month, I will contact the leaders of Shangwu Investment Company to meet with you. As for the rest, it depends on your ability."

"Thank you Secretary Huo, thank you Secretary Huo!"

"No need to thank me, just let me say a few words."

"Secretary Huo, please speak."

"There are so many ways to make money in this world. Don't always think about making money from the already poor farmers. Not to mention how much you can make, the money you earn is not reliable. What do you think?"