Chapter 572: Accumulating Virtue
They had guessed this from the beginning. Just like demolition and relocation in later generations, if there are no arrangements, insufficient compensation, or unmet needs, then that area will be very difficult to manage. If it remains stagnant for a long time, the developer's investment will be wasted.
Zhou Wansheng laughed and said, "You don't need to worry about me. You should be worried about those herb farmers. After all, that's my land now. Even if I don't do anything and leave it empty, I'll only lose 700 million. But I'm not sure if those herb farmers or your family members will give up Dabai Mountain and stop planting. If they do, it will be planting on private land, and I'll sue them without hesitation. As for boycotting our Zhou family, hehe, our Zhou family's businesses don't even have one or two partners in China. I earn all my money from overseas."
The room fell silent. Minister Bai had originally intended to make Zhou Wansheng back down, but he hadn't expected to be outmaneuvered. Just as he had said, Dabai Mountain was just a place that was dispensable to him, but it was the only source of income for the surrounding medicinal herb farmers. Dabai Mountain was not his weakness, but the weakness of the medicinal herb farmers, the Anxian County government, and the Bai Province government.
Zhou Wansheng glanced at them and laughed, "Of course, I'm not the kind of person who's unreasonable, otherwise I wouldn't have received you. Besides, I haven't figured out exactly what to do at Dabai Mountain yet. I'll make a decision after the on-site inspection. During this inspection period, I hope your Anxian County government can appease the people. If there's anything, we can talk it over properly. If anyone causes me trouble, I, Zhou Ansheng, won't take it lying down."
County Chief Wang breathed a sigh of relief. It's good that there's something to talk about; no wonder they made such a big fuss. With this kind of setup, even if the herb farmers were dissatisfied, they wouldn't dare to cause trouble!
"If the local people are honest and kind, I will try my best to consider their opinions and interests. If they are tough and unruly, then I will have to be blunt."
"The local customs are absolutely not a problem! The herb farmers only have one wish: to make money. They never care about anything else! Mr. Zhou, you can rest assured about this! Let's go back and discuss a plan. When does Mr. Zhou plan to go to Dabai Mountain?"
"Tomorrow morning."
Secretary Wang nodded: "Alright! We'll come back tomorrow morning! We'll go to Dabai Mountain for an inspection then! Excuse me for now!"
Zhou Wansheng nodded.
After everyone left, Gu Yin looked at Zhou Wansheng and asked, "What if the people are dissatisfied and there's a major outbreak or protests?"
Zhou Wansheng laughed: "That's Anxian County government's business. We're acting legally and compliantly. We're useless in any way. We've only rented a mountain. If they dare to cause trouble, Bai Province's reputation will be ruined nationwide. Who would dare to come here for tourism or buy medicinal herbs then?"
Gu Yin nodded: "Grandpa, you really haven't decided what you want to do?"
"We plan to continue planting medicinal herbs in some areas, but it's not that simple. In the past, the farmers were working for themselves regardless of the losses. If they have to work for us in the future, they will definitely be dissatisfied. But it doesn't matter. As long as our benefits are adequate, there will always be people willing to do it. This also requires the government's help. If someone is not willing, fine, take out 700 million yuan, and I will give them Dabai Mountain. Let them do whatever they want. Our family will not lose a piece of meat even if we lose this place."
"With a monthly salary, comprehensive social insurance and housing fund, the establishment of factories, schools, hospitals, and nursing homes, I think no one would object. The elderly will be cared for, children will be educated, the poor will be supported, the needy will be helped, and the widowed, orphaned, lonely, and disabled will all be provided for. (From the *Book of Rites*, Chapter 15, "The Great Treatise on Rites")"
Zhou Wansheng exclaimed in horror: "I'm just developing an industry, not building a country. Your expectations are too grand! My dear granddaughter, aren't we being a bit too ambitious?"
Gu Yin touched her nose and coughed lightly, "But don't you think that doing this would save Dabai Mountain? Grandpa, now that we're in a position like this, it's good to contribute more to society and accumulate more good karma. Besides, isn't this just a matter of your order? In previous years, Grandma donated more money than what was needed to build Anxian County. Can't we just consider it a public service?"
Zhou Wansheng is a successful capitalist. Even though he is an unofficial employee of the Ministry of Finance, he is still a capitalist. He has never done anything against his conscience, but he has never suffered a loss either. The only time he suffered a loss was at the hands of Mu Hong and Wang Tianbao. He believes in the principle of "treating others with respect and repaying them with even greater respect." Even the hundreds of millions he donates every year are for the sake of a good reputation. He has never done anything like this, which is thankless and exhausting.
Gu Yin tugged at Zhou Wansheng's sleeve: "Grandpa~" Gu Yin didn't want to cause unrest and unrest in many families because of the Dabai Mountain incident, nor did she want to cause the destruction of other families or public anger.
She believed that if the treatment and living environment were so good, the herb farmers would definitely be willing to settle down and even take good care of the herb mountains.
It might even be a win-win situation!
After all, she had been a worker herself and knew what workers needed and wanted. If her former boss had given her such a guarantee, she would have been willing to give her life for him! It's just a pity that her boss in her previous life almost went bankrupt!
Having experienced rebirth and 001, Gu Yin has begun to believe in these mysterious things; accumulating good deeds is very important.
Zhou Wansheng sighed: "Alright, I'll listen to you! Secretary Zhou, did you hear what the young lady said? You guys come up with a plan later!"
Secretary Zhou smiled and nodded: "I've noted it down!"
Gu Yin became happy: "After I get the results of my experiment, I'll give the money to Grandpa!"
Zhou Wansheng chuckled: "Don't be stingy when the time comes; this whole thing will cost you a lot of money!"
Gu Yin shook her head: "No, I won't be reluctant!"
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