1o114 New Urban Farmers Chapter 159 Amidst the Jade Slag Craze (6,000 words)
"Jade and slag craze sweeps across China"? Zhang Guodong and Zheng Le, who looked as if they had been liberated, walked out of Chengdu International Airport hand in hand. They were wearing matching outfits and looked very sweet. Seeing that there was a newspaper for sale nearby, Zhang Guodong bought one on a whim. But the headline on the first page was this.
Surprised by jade scraps? Could it be that someone else is collecting jade scraps like me?
Continuing to read, Zhang Guodong's lips curled into a smirk. He realized this jade slag craze was actually related to him. It mentioned a merchant from Sichuan province was buying up large quantities of jade slag. Everyone speculated about its purpose. This "Sichuan province merchant"... wasn't it Liu Neng? Who else could it be?
Upon unexpectedly learning that it was related to him, Zhang Guodong was both amused and exasperated, but he couldn't help but sigh. Had Liu Neng really taken this jade-collecting slag business to such an extent? That old guy certainly had guts!
Of course, the higher the reputation of this jade slag, the more advantageous it will be for him. Creating a fait accompli might mean he wouldn't need to spend so much money. Comparing prices always involves competition. Even if he lowers the purchase price, Liu Neng won't object—that's competition.
This is a good thing for Zhang Guodong.
"Guodong, this jade slag is something from the jade mine, right?" Zheng Le asked curiously as she saw Zhang Guodong staring at the headline of the newspaper in deep thought.
"Huh? Waste material from the Enyu mine. Not very useful!" Zhang Guodong said with a smile, coming back to his senses.
"Oh," Zheng Le replied without asking any further questions.
Being an amateur, Zheng Le couldn't tell whether the prices in the newspaper were high or low. He was easily fooled.
"Let's go. Oh, right, you can take off your sunglasses now. Nobody here knows you!" Zhang Guodong took his beautiful wife's hand and, seeing that the glasses were unnecessary, casually took them off, revealing a shy, ethereal face that looked slightly nervous.
"I can do it myself!" Zheng Le rolled her eyes at him and said in a slightly coquettish tone.
Zhang Guodong's bones went limp instantly. What an irresistible little vixen!
She cautiously looked around, but seeing that even those who glanced at her in surprise didn't seem particularly astonished, she breathed a sigh of relief and smiled even more broadly.
"Hoo, I love it here!" Zheng Le said happily.
"Being a celebrity is indeed exhausting. It's so much better to be unknown like me!" Zhang Guodong remarked.
"So you're telling me to close my business and stay home?" Zheng Le tilted her head and looked at him with a smile. Hmph. Such a domineering man? "Besides, you're my husband, you can't run away even if you want to!"
"Don't let that cause a huge uproar at home. Do whatever you want. I'll fully support you!" Zhang Guodong said exaggeratedly.
"You're talking nonsense again! Boom!"
"Ouch!" Zhang Zaidong chimed in.
The two of them, laughing and joking, took a taxi and strolled around the night, drawing curious glances and unrestrained laughter everywhere.
The two left the hotel early the next morning. After having breakfast, they went directly to the Red Beach Mine.
Here, Zheng Le once again donned large sunglasses, adopting the attire of a beautiful female traveler: a white sun hat, a red t-shirt with a lace-trimmed outer shirt tied around her waist, jeans, and casual boots.
Their trendy couple outfits match perfectly and harmoniously. They're truly eye-catching!
Liu Neng was uneasy about Zhang Guodong's sudden arrival. He thought to himself that it was fortunate he hadn't done anything wrong at the mine recently, otherwise this guy's sudden appearance would have caused trouble.
"Boss Zhang, you've finally arrived!" Liu Neng held Zhang Guodong's hand tightly and wouldn't let go. In fact, he wanted to hold Zheng Le's hand, but Zhang Guodong wouldn't let go.
"Hehe, getting impatient? Take a look at today's newspaper first. It's so big! Now I can't keep a low profile even if I want to!" Zhang Guodong affectionately pulled Liu Neng's hand and handed him the newspaper.
Liu Neng became anxious as soon as he saw the newspaper.
Zhang Guodong could see this anxious expression.
He wondered if even Liu Neng couldn't withstand this surge of attention. He had thought Liu Neng was deliberately spreading such a rumor. But the news media these days are indeed all-pervasive; any hint or sensational story can be reported.
The appeal of linking bonuses to performance is immense.
"How could this happen?" Liu Neng said, somewhat losing his composure.
"You didn't know?" Zhang Guodong said calmly. "I thought it was the news you released that put me in such a passive position."
"Ah, Mr. Zhang, I swear I absolutely didn't do this!" Liu Neng hurriedly assured him. He was anxious; he had already received fifty tons of jade slag, and nearly a hundred tons more would arrive soon. If Zhang Guodong refused to accept them, he would suffer a huge loss.
"Oh? Is that so? How many tons did you receive this time?" Zhang Guodong glanced at him, seemingly trying to find a clue on his face, but unfortunately found none. He nodded and said.
"Fifty tons are already here, and another hundred tons will arrive in the next couple of days. They'll deliver them to my door, and I'll pick them up." Liu Neng wiped his sweat, but Zhang Guodong ignored it.
"One hundred and fifty tons?" Zhang Guodong was delighted. That's quite a lot. In this respect, Liu Neng and his people are indeed more efficient than him.
Zheng Le was quite shocked by Zhang Guodong's serious demeanor. She hadn't expected her husband's business to be so large.
"Since the goods are basically settled, Liu Neng, I'll be frank!" Zhang Guodong addressed him directly by name. "Originally, my intention was to keep a low profile. But now I can't, as this will cause me a lot of trouble, so you'll have to share some of that trouble. You've already taken the 150 tons of jade slag, and I can't treat you unfairly. I'll buy the 50 tons you've already taken at 550 per kilogram. The next 100 tons will be at 520 per kilogram. And the remaining 300 tons will only be at 500 per kilogram. And again, you have to be quick; I don't have much time to buy them. What do you think?"
"Five hundred and fifty?" Liu Neng's face twitched. But after doing the math in his head, it seemed like he had still made quite a bit of money.
Then 100 tons of 520? 300 tons of 500? That's a direct reduction of 100 per kilogram!
He was heartbroken; this was a fortune!
"What? You disagree? If that's the case, I can easily find someone else to replace you. You know, I've already set the price for jade scraps very high. I believe many people will do it; in their hands, jade scraps are just waste, but in my hands, they still have a little use! You decide what to do!" Zhang Guodong's expression changed, and he said in a deep voice.
"Agreed, agreed, Mr. Zhang, don't mind my slow thinking, hehe!" Liu Neng exclaimed immediately. He was determined to make a big profit this time, and even if the price was only 500, he could use that as an excuse to lower the prices of the suppliers later. Here he regretted raising the price of the jade slag too high at the beginning, because he was worried that Zhang Guodong would want to buy it quickly, and now he had backfired.
“That’s how business should be done. Don’t worry, I won’t make you bear any more risk for the next 300 tons. 500 is 500, we can sign a contract. No problem at all,” Zhang Guodong said with a smile that seemed to change his expression instantly.
Liu Neng was thrilled. The contract was something he had been dreaming of. However, faced with Zhang Guodong's "aggressive" attitude, he dared not bring up the contract. Zhang Guodong seemed to have forgotten about it, as if he hadn't mentioned the contract at all during the transaction.
Seeing his excitement, Zhang Guodong was slightly satisfied. Although this old fellow was greedy for money, he was efficient in his work, so perhaps he could be favored in the future. He recruited people like that; he didn't want ambitious people. Obviously, Liu Neng was a good fit.
"Thank you, Boss Zhang!" Liu Neng immediately showed a grateful expression.
Zheng Le followed Zhang Guodong, looking around with curiosity.
In the afternoon, after Zhang Guodong and Youguang divided five tons of raw stones, Zhang Guodong sold the remaining nineteen tons of ore to Liu Neng. This time, Zhang Guodong did not exchange the raw stones for jade scraps, which disappointed Liu Neng. Zhang Guodong paid him in cash.
The remaining fifty tons of jade slag were in a warehouse on the outskirts of the city. Zhang Guodong inspected the quality after arriving. Finding nothing wrong, he gave Liu Neng all 27 million yuan in cash from Taoyuan. He breathed a sigh of relief; the cash was finally spent. Only 7 million yuan remained for ornaments, which was fine.
The remaining 100 tons of jade slag will arrive in Sichuan in two days, so Zhang Guodong isn't in a hurry. He currently holds the initiative, even after the contract has been signed.
Crown International Hotel.
“Let’s go back to our new home here. I also bought a house in Chuandu, right next to where my eldest brother and sister-in-law live. This time, you have to keep our wedding low-key. So low-key that my eldest brother and sister-in-law, and my third brother couldn’t come. How about we go out and have a meal with my eldest brother and sister-in-law? But later, the whole family will have to sit down and have a meal together!” Zhang Guodong made an excuse to go out and collect the jade slag and the raw stones he had received this time in Taoyuan before rushing back to say to Zheng Le.
"Sure, shall we go over there, brother? Are you and your wife off work yet?" Zheng Ji asked shyly, her face flushed. She was a little nervous; she was three years older than Zhang Guodong. How old was Zhang Guozheng? It would be awkward if he wasn't younger than her.
Zhang Guodong laughed and said, "That's about enough. We still need to eat lunch. Besides, my older brother is a year older than you. It's just that his wife is a bit more robust than you. You should be able to call her that."
"That's good!" Zheng Le patted his chest, breathed a sigh of relief, and stuck out his tongue. "Hehe, I was just worried that it would be awkward if my older brother was younger than me!"
“No, actually, if you don’t say how old you are, many people will think you’re twenty-three or twenty-four. You’re much younger than your actual age!” Zhang Guodong put his arm around her waist and kissed her, saying earnestly.
Women all like it when men compliment them on their youth, and Zheng Le was no exception. She leaned on Zhang Guodong's shoulder. Then she said, "Alright, let's go. Don't keep my brother and sister-in-law waiting!"
On the way, Zheng Le curiously inquired about the houses here, saying that this place was practically her home. She thought it would be a much more comfortable place to rest when traveling or passing through Sichuan, compared to hotels and guesthouses.
Zhang Guodong answered patiently.
As they spoke, Zhang Guodong and Zheng Le arrived at Xinyuan Residential Area, a suburban residential area very close to Dinosaur Village. The environment here is excellent, free from factory pollution, with open views, green grass, and lush trees—a truly pleasant place. Essentially located in a tourist area, its real estate is expected to have significant potential for future appreciation.
When the eldest brother and sister-in-law received Zhang Guodong's call, they were planning to go back to the village for a meal. Now that they had a car, getting around was very convenient. But when Zhang Guodong arrived with his younger brother and sister-in-law, Zhang Guozheng and Huang Yi immediately turned around and headed to the city.
On their way back, Zhang Guodong and Zheng Le made a reservation at a restaurant not far from Xinyuan Community.
“My brother works in lighting design, and my sister-in-law owns a clothing store. After we finish eating, we’ll go back to our new apartment complex to see it!” Zhang Guodong said to Zheng Le, who was a little nervous.
She wasn't nervous at all when she was on TV, but she became incredibly nervous when she saw her older brother and sister-in-law. Zhang Guodong secretly chuckled but dared not tease her anymore, afraid that she would become even more nervous.
"Second brother's wife!" Zhang Guozheng and Huang Yi arrived quickly. Zhang Guozheng recognized Zheng Le at a glance and secretly gave Zhang Guodong a thumbs up, thinking to himself, "My second brother is amazing! He even married a top-notch TV host!"
Zhang Guozheng greatly admires Zhang Guodong in this respect.
Zhang Guodong chuckled and introduced them to each other.
Everyone sat down and the banquet began to be served.
"Sister-in-law, this is a gift from your sister-in-law and me. We are not as wealthy as your second brother, so this gift is just a big knot of hearts to wish you and your sister-in-law a long and happy marriage!" the eldest brother said with a smile.
"Thank you, brother and sister-in-law!" Zheng Le happily accepted the gift. After the initial tension of the first day of the Lunar New Year, Zheng Le relaxed and chatted with his sister-in-law.
"How's work, brother?" Zhang Guodong asked the two brothers together.
"Luckily, the boss promoted me to team leader in the graphic design group. Although the annual salary isn't much, it's still a form of industry recognition," the man said with a smile. He was clearly quite satisfied with his current job.
Zhang Guodong felt helpless about his older brother still working for others, but he wouldn't interfere. Everyone has their own path to walk, and he could only support his brother's choice.
Because a simple life is sometimes a blessing.
The meal was very enjoyable.
After having dinner with my older brother and sister-in-law, I saw it was getting late and we agreed to have dinner together in the neighborhood that evening before parting ways. They needed to go to work, especially my sister-in-law. She had a young woman working at the shop who looked after her, so I had to get there early.
"Let's go home!" Zhang Guodong and Zheng Le linked arms! After seeing their elder brother and sister-in-law off, they took a taxi back to Xinyuan Community.
Zheng Le is undoubtedly very happy that she no longer needs to stay in a hotel in her new home.
He went into the kitchen, checked the bedroom, and examined the furniture and color scheme! He looked very serious. Zhang Guodong, however, had no taste in these things. He simply let Zheng Le inspect the new house while he stripped naked and went into the bathroom.
Zheng Le was checking Zhang Guodong's outer clothes when the phone rang.
She took out her phone and saw that it read "Fatty." She didn't recognize the person. She wanted to check Zhang Guodong's number, but then thought she was being petty and decided to just let him answer it.
"Knock knock knock! Guodong, it's your phone."
"Whose is it?" The door opened, and Zhang Guodong emerged, naked and dripping wet. Zheng Le blushed and glared at him. He was utterly shameless and lewd.
Then he looked down at the bad guy Zheng Le and got scared.
Zhang Guodong tormented her three times in one night, and she had to beg for mercy each time before he would stop. After such a long time, she couldn't take it anymore.
"Is Fatty your friend?" Zheng Le asked. Jiang Qi was very curious!
"Oh? It's him? Heh, why is this kid calling me? Fatty is my college classmate and best friend. He's now the full-time secretary to the district head of a high-paying district and the deputy director of the district government office. His name is Wang Kang!" Zhang Guodong said nonchalantly.
"Such a young deputy director?" Zheng Le exclaimed in surprise.
"This kid is good at flattery and getting things done, so it's not surprising. Besides, his father is a member of the Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee. I don't know his exact position, but he's definitely not a minor official's son!"
Speaking of Zhang
"You took so long to answer my call, are you and your sister Zheng on your honeymoon now? Hehe!" the fat man said as soon as he opened his mouth.
Zhang Guodong was surprised: "How did you know? Well, she's right next to me, we're currently..." Honeymoon and business going hand in hand!
"Don't forget your sister Li Yun who's been waiting anxiously at home while you're gloating," the fat man warned. "What will you do when you're exposed?"
Why did this guy have to bring up the sore spot? Zhang Guodong looked at Zheng Le guiltily and saw that he seemed not to have heard what Zheng Le said. Zheng Le turned around but didn't leave.
"What do you want?" Zhang Guodong changed the subject.
"Hehe, it's a good thing, remember when Green Treasure Pavilion was smashed?" the fat man said.
"What's wrong with remembering? Is someone digging up old stories to cause trouble?" Zhang Guodong raised an eyebrow and said.
"The two who ran away have been caught. Bald Liu Meng and one of his henchmen have also been arrested. Isn't that a good thing?" the fat man said, both amused and exasperated.
"Oh? Is that all?" Zhang Guodong said.
"What did you think was wrong? Hey, why aren't you excited at all? Have you been too tired lately? Take it easy!" the fat man said with a strange laugh.
Zhang Guodong laughed and said, "Heh, get lost. I don't care about those little punks. If they run into me, I'll make them regret being born!"
"Keep bragging, that's all. I won't disturb your sweet time. I'm going to find my Lin Daiyu. Oh, and don't forget to treat me to drinks later, hehe. Getting to know your sister-in-law will be something to brag about later!"
The fat guy was really straightforward; he hung up as soon as the phone went dead.
Zhang Guodong shook his head, speechless.
"Wife?"
"What's wrong?" Zheng Le didn't turn around and stretched out a hand, so she assumed he was going to take the phone.
"Come in and take a shower?" Zhang Guodong chuckled and pulled her into the bathroom.
"Oh no, you're going to get my clothes wet, you pervert! Stop!" The tap was running. Luckily, my clothes got completely soaked. I took off my jacket, leaving me in only a t-shirt, jeans, and sandals.
Her black bra clung to her breasts, making them stand out. Zhang Guodong held her, rubbing and kneading her while nibbling at her red lips. There was no escaping it!
"Guodong, please let me go? Okay? It happened three times last night, no more today," Zheng Le pleaded anxiously. Her body felt weak from Zhang Guodong's caresses, but she was filled with both anticipation and fear. Zhang Guodong was too strong in that area.
Two days was fine, but after ten days or half a month, she got scared after being subjected to this three times a day.
Zhang Guodong felt that Zheng Le really didn't need him anymore, and he gave a wry smile. What was wrong with him? He was incredibly skilled in that area. He couldn't control his desires when he was with Zheng Le.
However, her body simply couldn't withstand such torture.
"Okay, it's all your fault for making your husband so miserable. Wait a minute, I'll get you something." Zhang Guodong kissed her lips and then turned to leave.
Zheng Le's face burned and her body felt weak. She adjusted her clothes and then wondered, "Why is this guy so strong?"
What will we do then?
Should I use my mouth to help him get it out? Thinking this, Zheng Le blushed even more. She had never done that to Zhang Guodong since they got married.
Soon Zhang Guodong appeared in a very mysterious manner.
"I'll get it out for you," Zheng Le said, looking at her. Her face flushed, she suddenly squatted down, her hands trembling as she held that nasty thing—it was huge—and then she closed her eyes and took it in her mouth.
"Wow!" Zhang Guodong exclaimed in surprise, then simply began to enjoy it. It was incredibly exciting!
Half an hour later, Zheng Le's hands and mouth were numb. Zhang Guodong had finally finished, and this guy had actually made her swallow it all. Looking at Zhang Guodong with resentment, Zheng Le pretended to be angry; she was a little too proud to admit it. She'd actually done that to him today!
Oh my god!
But he's her husband, her man, so there shouldn't be anything wrong with that.
"Hehe, this little gift is for you. It's supposed to be good for your skin. My parents took these Chinese medicines and had no side effects." After climaxing, Zhang Guodong felt that she seemed a little wronged, so he felt guilty and immediately tried to appease her.
Women need to be coaxed!
One "Health Pill" and one "Longevity Pill," one yellow and one green, are crystal clear and pleasing to the eye. They also have an exceptionally pleasant fragrance. For women, no temptation can compare to the allure of beauty.
Zheng Le's eyes widened and sparkled. She wanted to take the curtain but held back and asked, "Guodong, are you sure there are no side effects?"
You should know that you can't take medicine indiscriminately.
"Of course, I secretly had someone in the lab do the research, otherwise would I dare to gamble with my life?" Zhang Guodong said, making things up. "However, after taking this pill, you'll have to stay with me for life. Hehe, think it over!"
Zheng Le rolled her eyes at him; she knew Zhang Guodong was always talking nonsense. A lifetime? Her gaze softened as she looked at Zhang Guodong.
"Anyway, my parents have entrusted me to you, so if you don't let me down, I'll stay with you for life!" Zheng Le grabbed it and swallowed it without thinking, leaving Zhang Guodong stunned.
"Wife, I haven't finished speaking yet! Hurry up and take off your clothes, or they'll get dirty. This medicine is for detoxification; it helps expel large amounts of toxins from the body!" Zhang Guodong hurriedly said.
Zheng Le initially thought he was joking and was about to reply, but the two pills took effect immediately after he swallowed them!
The overwhelming pleasure almost made her groan aloud. But remembering to take off her clothes, she thought to herself, "This guy's getting off easy again." Zheng Le quickly pulled off her pants and t-shirt, leaving only a black bra. The bra accentuated her beautiful figure, nearly causing Zhang Guodong to have a nosebleed.
"Ah, what is this? Honey, you go out first!" Zheng Le quickly sensed something was wrong; her body surface seemed to have become oily and listless, and she immediately became anxious.
She wanted to make a good impression on Zhang Guodong, not with her dirty body.
Zhang Guodong wanted to laugh, but then he raised his hands and went out.
That's normal detoxification.
Stepping out of the bathroom, Zhang Guodong felt a chill. He realized he'd forgotten to wear clothes and was completely naked. His image! His image!
Hurry up and get dressed.
Being seen as an exhibitionist in broad daylight is not a good habit.
Note: This chapter isn't very long, so please take a look. I promised to write a lot more at the end of the month, so I'll conserve my energy and write more, since I don't have any drafts and everything is new, which puts a lot of pressure on me.
Don't rush me to write more when inspiration strikes, otherwise writing too fast isn't a good thing, haha. Heaven doesn't reward writing maniacs; actually, two updates a day is a more suitable pace.
I'm working hard to write and brainstorm the rest of this volume.
Additionally, it was announced that: "A farmer's golden snake grass fruit": The advanced group 8, sponsored by "o Da Da," will provide [something]...
"Farmers' Third Group": A new group, "Earthworm," is being formed with the generous support of "Big Mumu."
The other group is full and will not be announced further.
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