Lin Chuan and the others waited at the restaurant for quite a while before Tang Xuezhen arrived.
"Sorry, sorry, something came up and I'm late. Were you waiting long?"
Lin Chuan quickly came over and said, "No, brother, we just arrived too."
This was the first time Sun Xiangdong and Zhang Xianglong had met such a high-ranking official up close. Although Lin Chuan had just said that it was nothing and that Director Tang was a good person, they couldn't help but feel nervous when they finally saw him.
Tang Xuezhen took off his coat, and Lin Chuan helped him hang it up to the side. He was wearing a gray Zhongshan suit underneath, and his whole demeanor was different.
"Brother, this is the brother I mentioned to you. This is Sun Xiangdong, and this is Zhang Xianglong."
"Xiang Dong, Xiang Long, this is Tang Xuezhen, Director Tang."
Tang Xuezhen shook hands with Sun Xiangdong and Zhang Xianglong, and sat down in a very casual manner.
Lin Chuan and the others didn't order any food. Tang Xuezhen brought over the menu and said, "I'm treating today. You've come all this way, so take a look and see what you'd like to eat. Don't be shy."
Sun Xiangdong and Zhang Xianglong waved their hands repeatedly, indicating that they were fine with eating anything.
Since Lin Chuan brought the people out, he ordered a few dishes so that no one would feel awkward.
While waiting for the food to be served, Tang Xuezhen took an envelope out of her bag and handed it to Lin Chuan, saying, "I just went home and got something for you."
Lin Chuan took the envelope, opened it, and saw that it contained money.
"Brother, what are you doing?"
Tang Xuezhen said, "You've paid so much rent for the land, and you said you want to order so much pork. I'm worried you won't have enough cash. Of course, I don't really have much money either. See how much you need, and I'll help you borrow some more."
Lin Chuan was deeply moved. It seemed that when he said he had something to do, he must have gone home to get the money.
It should be noted that Tang Xuezhen was extremely honest and upright. Not only did he have to support his family and children with his own salary, but he also sponsored students' education.
He felt around in the envelope; there were about three hundred yuan inside, probably all the money he had.
Lin Chuan slapped the envelope back into Tang Xuezhen's hand. "Brother, since I dared to do this, I must have made thorough preparations. Don't worry, I have more than enough."
It must be said that Tang Xuezhen truly admired Lin Chuan.
It hasn't been long since he last came to Xuancheng to help Wang Bin with that batch of furniture.
At the time, he asked Lin Chuan, and Lin Chuan said he was going to set up a stall.
They can actually afford to rent such a large piece of land now!
Looking into Lin Chuan's eyes, one sees a confident gleam that gives one a fresh, positive feeling.
Tang Xuezhen didn't insist any further; his little bit of money was indeed nothing compared to Lin Chuan's business.
But that's really all the ability he has, there's just no other way.
"Alright, if you need any help, just ask. I may be poor, but I know quite a few people, so I can always borrow some."
Lin Chuan laughed and said, "Big brother, you've already helped me a lot. Ordering meat and renting land today, if it were me, although I could have done it myself, it would have taken a lot of time. You know, time is money, so you've indirectly helped me make money, a lot of money."
Tang Xuezhen laughed and said, "You have such a big mouth. Okay, I'll take it as you're telling the truth."
Soon, one dish after another was served.
Tang Xuezhen didn't talk about anything else. Instead, he chatted with Lin Chuan, Sun Xiangdong, and Zhang Xianglong about the crops in the fields and what the villagers were doing.
What are we planning to plant on the land at home tomorrow?
These topics were closer to Sun Xiangdong and Zhang Xianglong's lives, and gradually, the two of them became less nervous.
The four of them sat together, and although they didn't drink, they had a lively conversation.
After finishing their meal, Tang Xuezhen went to work, while Lin Chuan and the others headed towards the guesthouse.
Although it was cold on the road, none of the three wanted to take a car; they just wanted to walk.
Sun Xiangdong sighed, “Speaking of which, the three of us brothers have been working together for more than four years now. Before, we all said we relied on Xianglong to find us some work, but now it’s Xianglong and me who are relying on Dachuan to live a life of luxury and make a lot of money.”
"In the end, I've always been the one who freeloads, so I'm really lucky."
Zhang Xianglong patted him on the shoulder and said, "I should say we're both lucky. With me, we're lucky if we can even get a meal, but with Da Chuan, we're the ones who can do big things."
Lin Chuan stretched out his arms and put them on the shoulders of the two people respectively. With a forceful pull, he drew the two people closer together, and the three of them had their heads very close together.
"Let's not talk about that. I'm lucky to have you guys. Let's make a lot of money together in the future."
The following afternoon, Lin Chuan arrived at the municipal government as agreed and found the same clerk from the previous day.
The formalities have been completed, and he has paid fourteen months' rent, totaling three thousand three hundred and sixty yuan.
After receiving the contract and the keys, Lin Chuan's heart began to pound with excitement.
Although it's an abandoned brick factory, there are still buildings standing.
The temperature was really low in winter, but the three of them had very warm hearts.
Sun Xiangdong and Zhang Xianglong went to the woods behind the house to collect firewood, while Lin Chuan also bought coal.
In addition, all other necessities need to be purchased.
Lin Chuan traveled to many places.
To Lin Chuan's surprise, Tang Xuezhen also told Wang Bin that he had come.
Just as the furniture factory was not busy, Wang Bin and the old carpenter Fang Xingde all rushed over.
"You little rascal, Da Chuan! You came to Xuancheng without telling us. If it weren't for Lao Tang speaking up, we wouldn't have known either." Wang Bin punched Lin Chuan on the shoulder.
Lin Chuan chuckled and rubbed his shoulder, "I was just afraid of troubling you guys."
"What are you talking about? Then what's the point of making friends and acknowledging brothers?" Wang Bin said.
Fang Xingde chimed in, "That's right! You have such a big business to run, and you didn't even inform us. You deserve a beating!"
Lin Chuan laughed and said, "Uncle Fang, I'll treat you to a drink later to apologize."
Fang Xingde snorted, "Alright, that's more like it."
Wang Bin laughed and said, "Alright, what do you need to do? We've brought quite a few people, let's all come together."
Sun Xiangdong and Zhang Xianglong were dumbfounded.
Lin Chuan only stayed in Xuancheng for a few days last time, yet he managed to make friends with so many impressive people. That's truly remarkable!
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