Zhao Qingmin was still arrogant until the commendation meeting was over. He only made his offer when Zhang Degen and Accountant Wu came to him and asked for help.
But when they were about to go back, Zhang Degen and Accountant Wu showed no intention of coming to see him. Only then did Zhao Qingmin realize that something might have happened.
"Captain, why haven't the people from Fanglin Village come here yet?"
"You ask me, who should I ask?"
Zhao Qingmin was very angry. The accountant didn't dare to say anything, but he was very dissatisfied in his heart.
Zhao Qingmin had promised before that the people of Fanglin Village would have no other choice and would definitely come to their village to order tiles. However, up to now, they have fired a lot of tiles, but the people of Fanglin Village have not come. Their attitude towards them is very cold. Who knows if it is because they have offended them too much before.
After returning to the village, Zhao Qingmin sent people to Fanglin Village to inquire about the news.
He was too confident before and thought that Fanglin Village was deliberately trying to delay time to negotiate terms, but looking at the attitudes of Zhang Degen and Accountant Wu today, it didn't seem like that was the case.
Wait for the person sent by Zhao Qingmin to inquire about the news
"Captain, this is bad. Fanglin Village is really cooperating with Niujia Village, and they have already signed a contract with the people of Niujia Village."
"How is this possible? The quality of tiles in Niujia Village is incomparable to ours. Zhang Degen and Accountant Wu wouldn't be so foolish as to order tiles from Niujia Village just to save a little money. We're building a factory here."
"Captain, I heard that it was Li Miaomiao from Fanglin Village who found the method and formula for making bricks and tiles in a book and gave it to Niujia Village. The bricks and tiles made by the people there following the method in the book are not only of better quality than before, but are also said to be superior to those made in our village."
Zhao Qingmin couldn't sit still after hearing this: "Are you telling the truth?"
"I was afraid I was wrong, so I asked around, and the people in Fanglin Village said exactly what they said. They said that a few days ago, people from Niujia Village excitedly went to Fanglin Village because they had successfully fired high-quality tiles. They specially sent them to the Fanglin people to show them, and the contract was finalized immediately."
"Captain, if this is the case, what are we going to do with the tiles we've been making these days? Who else but Fanglin Village could possibly need so many tiles, especially since it's almost Chinese New Year."
Zhao Qingmin also wanted to know what to do. He didn't expect that he would be tricked by the people of Fanglin Village. If this matter is not handled properly, his prestige in Zhaojia Village will be affected.
"Why are you panicking? Without Fanglin Village, we won't be able to survive. Don't panic. I'll always find a way to sell these tiles. At worst, I can go talk to that old man Zhang Degen. Besides, it's not certain whether Niujia Village really produces high-quality tiles. Why don't I believe it?"
Although he said he didn't believe it, Zhao Qingmin secretly sent someone to Niujia Village to get a few newly-made tiles from Niujia Village.
"This is indeed a good tile. It seems that the formula is real. Li Miaomiao is a very capable woman."
Zhao Qingmin narrowed his eyes. Their Zhaojia Village was engaged in the production of tiles, so they naturally knew the importance of firing methods and soil preparation. It was because of the formulas in the hands of the old masters that their Zhaojia Village was able to produce high-quality bricks and tiles, firmly surpassing Niujia Village.
As for Niujia Village, they have been thinking about it a lot over the years, but there has been no progress. They know that the formula is not so easy to figure out.
Someone gave Zhao Qingmin the news, and Zhang Degen and Accountant Wu knew it immediately.
"Zhao Qingmin can't sit still anymore." Zhang Degen found Accountant Wu and said with gloating eyes:
Both Zhang Degen and Accountant Wu guessed what Zhao Qingmin was planning. At this moment, their facial expressions were very synchronized. When they looked at each other, they actually smiled with a tacit understanding.
However, both of them reacted suddenly and put away their smiles in disgust.
"Fortunately, we have the Guoan couple, otherwise it would really be like what Zhao Qingmin planned. We would have no choice but to go to Zhaojia Village for help, and then we would be the ones in the passive position." Accountant Wu thought about how he had lost his mind at the beginning and actually wanted to deal with Li Miaomiao. Fortunately, he woke up in time and realized that this was the lucky star of their village.
"Do you think Zhao Qingmin will come?" Zhang Degen asked after taking a puff of his cigarette.
"It's hard to say. Zhao Qingmin is not a decent person and he holds grudges. We still have to be careful, lest things go wrong because of him." Accountant Wu also puffed out smoke, narrowed his eyes and spoke with a bit of danger and cruelty.
The village has finally come to this point, and he will fight to the death with anyone who dares to do anything bad.
"I'll listen to you. When I get back, I'll arrange for a few people to take turns patrolling. No one unrelated to the soap factory is allowed to approach, let alone stay near the workshop."
Speak of the devil and he will appear. Zhang Degen and Accountant Wu were still wondering whether Zhao Qingmin would come. The next morning, the iconic tractor of Zhaojia Village appeared at the entrance of Fanglin Village.
In the past, if the young and old in Fanglin Village knew about this, they would definitely gather around to see the wonder.
But there are so many things going on in the village now, and everyone in the village is busy like a top. Even if the children have automatically formed a patrol team, no one has the time to come and watch.
Anyway, the village chief said that by next year, the village will be able to use tractors, so they will not be interested in tractors from other villages.
Zhao Qingmin noticed this change and felt upset again.
"Captain Zhao, you're a very busy man. How come you have time to come to Fanglin Village to guide our work today?"
Zhang Degen greeted Zhao Qingmin with a smile, as if he had no grudges about what happened before.
"Captain Zhang, please stop making fun of me. Your Fanglin Village is doing better than our Zhaojia Village these days. The soap workshop is thriving. Everyone in the county knows about Zhaojia Village now."
"Captain Zhao is being modest. Our soap workshop has only just made some progress. How can we compare to your Zhaojia Village? We have been thriving these past few years. Everyone in the surrounding villages knows that life in Zhaojia Village is easy."
Zhao Qingmin promoted the Fanglin Village soap workshop, and Zhang Degen promoted Zhaojia Village even more. Guoan's wife said that being in the spotlight is not a good thing, not to mention that no one knows what bad things Zhao Qingmin, the bastard, is up to, so he cannot be used as a tool.
When Zhao Qingmin heard what Zhang Degen said, he cursed in his heart. When did this old man Zhang Degen become so shrewd? Now that Fanglin Village is prosperous, he has not become complacent. He is still very calm and has not been fooled.
"Captain Zhang, you're being modest. Your village's soap workshop is thriving, and everyone can see it. Even Secretary Ying and County Magistrate Liang have urged other villages to emulate yours."
“No, no.”
"But Captain Zhang, all of our villages are relying on Fanglin Village for support. Now that you're eating the meat, you should at least let everyone else have some soup, right?"
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