Zhou Bin saw that Zhang Pingshan was somewhat persuaded, and immediately said, "Uncle Zhang, you'll get sick sooner or later if you stay at home all day. Why don't you come and help me? I'll pay you a salary of 120 yuan a month. How about that?"
Zhang Pingshan hesitated a little: "I swore an oath..."
Zhou Bin immediately laughed and said, "You swore an oath, so what are you afraid of? Now you are not only doing this for yourself, but also waiting for Aunt Han to come back. You make some money and live a better life, isn't it also for her?"
Zhang Pingshan murmured to himself, "That's right. If I die now, I won't be able to wait for her."
Zhou Bin struck while the iron was hot and said, "Go to my place for help first. I know a lot of people. I'll ask them to help find out. Maybe there will be some clues."
Zhang Pingshan's eyes lit up when he heard Zhou Bin say this: "Okay, that's a good idea. Please pay more attention to it."
Zhou Bin smiled and said, "So you agree?"
Zhang Pingshan rarely smiled: "I agree. You are such a smart kid, I will help you this time."
When Zhou Bin heard this, he was overjoyed. With the help of this old man, his future work would be much easier.
Aniu and Xiujuan looked at Zhou Bin with admiration, thinking that Brother Bin was really good as he could win over such a difficult old man.
Zhou Bin told him that he would be invited over after a few days when the formalities were completed.
He was about to leave when Zhang Pingshan grabbed him and said, "You can't leave yet."
Zhou Bin looked at him in surprise and asked, "What else?"
Zhang Pingshan said anxiously: "You haven't told me yet, how did you beat me?"
Zhou Bin laughed: "Oh! I almost forgot, then I will tell you now."
Several people stayed in Zhang Pingshan's house for half a day before they got up and left.
When they returned to Xiujuan's home, Xiujuan told her father about their trip to find Zhang Pingshan.
Wang Lixing couldn't help but give a thumbs up and repeatedly praised Zhou Bin as a capable person.
The two sat for a while and then said goodbye and went home.
Before leaving, Wang Lixing and Xiujuan sent them to the gate and did not turn around and go home until their figures disappeared.
Those who were chatting nearby thought that this son-in-law seemed to be very pleasing to the eye as he sat there for such a long time.
When Zhou Bin returned home, Li Nan told him that Zhang Hongwei had ordered another 400 kilograms of crabs and 400 kilograms of river shrimps.
Zhou Bin nodded and smiled: "Xiao Nan, I think you can handle things on your own now."
Li Nan was a little embarrassed: "Brother Bin, I can't just eat for free. I'm glad I can help a little."
Zhou Bin laughed: "You did a good job. With you, I don't have to worry about going out to do things in the future."
Zhou Bin then went to the cornfield to check the coal pit. Everything was normal and there was no problem.
Now all they have to do is wait for the formalities to come through so they can officially start working.
Twenty days passed in a flash, winter had arrived in Beiyuan Village, and the weather began to get colder.
Everyone in the village is eagerly waiting for the coal yard to open so that they can start digging coal for heating.
Zhou Bin was also a little anxious. Logically, after so many days, the formalities should have been completed.
One day he finally couldn't bear it anymore and decided to go to the township to ask.
Before he could leave, the village chief brought Township Chief Liu to his house.
As soon as Township Chief Liu saw Zhou Bin, he said, "Zhou Bin, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. All the formalities have been completed. I'll send it to you."
Zhou Bin hurriedly invited him and the village chief into the house and brought them tea.
"Oh, I feel really bad that I have to trouble the leader to make a personal trip for this matter!" Zhou Bin said as he handed over a cigarette.
Village Chief Liu said with a smile: "You are the first person in our village to start a sideline business, so of course I have to pay attention to you. I hope that when you become prosperous in the future, you can help the people around you to become rich as well."
Zhou Bin smiled and said, "Don't worry, leader. I will definitely not forget my fellow villagers."
Mayor Liu nodded and said, "When you open your business, let me know and I'll bring people to congratulate you."
Zhou Bin said hurriedly: "Okay, I will invite you in advance."
The three of them talked for a while, and then Township Chief Liu and the Village Chief stood up and said goodbye.
After a while, Li Nan came back from strolling outside.
Ever since Xiaohua went to school, she has had more free time and would go around the village whenever she has time.
Seeing Zhou Bin's happy face, she asked with a smile, "Brother Bin, what are you so happy about?"
Zhou Bin smiled slyly: "Guess."
Li Nan thought for a moment and said, "Have you completed the formalities for the coal yard?"
Zhou Bin smiled and said, "Smart! The leader just sent it to me."
As he said this, he showed the documents to Li Nan, and Li Nan was also very happy.
The next day, Zhou Bin began preparations for the opening, calling people who were helping to hold a meeting and arranging some preparatory work.
After two days of preparation, the coal yard was finally officially opened on the morning of the third day.
Zhou Bin gave it a resounding name: "Binfeng Coal Yard."
After breakfast in the morning, the villagers went there early with their tools. The path there had already been widened and paved with stones.
There were banners hanging on the trees not far from the coal pit, and people were decorating them with balloons.
A flat area has been cleared in the cornfield, just enough for everyone to stand.
Soon, the village head, township head Liu, deputy township head Li, and other people from the township all arrived.
Everyone was in high spirits, just like it was a holiday.
Zhou Bin first asked the leader to speak. After he finished speaking, Aniu and Li Jun lit firecrackers. Crackling sounds were heard and everyone applauded and cheered in unison.
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