"Ningning, you haven't changed at all! You're still so beautiful and don't look old at all."
Liu Fang pulled Jiang Ning's hand and brought it close to her face, as if trying to see any signs of aging on her face.
But Jiang Ning's face remained fair and smooth, without a single fine line, and it didn't look gaunt because of her thinness; it was still very elastic.
Jiang Ning recognized Liu Fang and was very happy.
"You haven't aged much!"
This statement was somewhat insincere. Liu Fang had been the women's director for over twenty years, a minor official position. She usually took care of herself, but she had reached an age where she had age spots and large pores on her face, making her look only a few years younger than her actual age.
Of course, she was much younger than the other women, and she had a commanding presence. When others saw her, they would offer her their seats, which was a sign of their desire to curry favor with her.
"How long do you plan to stay this time?" Liu Fang asked whatever came to mind, adding that her house was big and people could stay at her place.
Luo Tiegang made a lot of money from his construction work and even built himself a big house.
Aunt Luo and Uncle Luo passed away a couple of years ago. Hu Zi got married and moved to the city. Her two biological children are also studying away from home and rarely come back. Her house is usually empty, with only her living there.
"No need for that, we can just stay in the RV."
Jiang Ning declined.
She prefers staying in a motorhome to staying in someone else's home.
Hearing that people could live in this vehicle, everyone's curiosity was piqued, and they all went to find out for themselves.
That night, everyone made a ruckus until late into the night before finally calming down.
I finally got to rest, but I didn't get to sleep for long before dawn broke, and the village chief came to visit me with township officials.
"Why didn't you tell us you were coming back? We were going to throw a welcome banquet and even arrange a big hotel for you!"
The village chief was a man in his forties, whose every move gave people the impression of being very shrewd and sophisticated.
Jiang Ning is a nationally renowned entrepreneur. Her return to the village is like a phoenix returning to its nest, so how could we not treat her well!
The township leaders were very polite and repeatedly apologized to her.
When the leaders came, the courtyard was completely surrounded.
Although there are many more things to do now, watching excitement is still a perennial source of thrills.
Many people from neighboring villages also came to join in the fun and catch a glimpse of Jiang Ning's charm.
Amidst the admiring gazes of many scholars, a sharp look swept across their faces, accompanied by a snort from his nostrils.
The person standing next to her asked curiously:
"Gao Xiaolan, what do you mean by this? Are you showing disdain for them? Do they have a grudge against you?!"
"Don't you know what kind of person you are? Both your parents are dead, you've been to prison, and you have a mentally disabled younger brother. No man would even look at you. And yet, you still look down on someone with billions in assets!"
Upon hearing this, Gao Xiaolan immediately retorted.
"How many billions someone has is none of your business. No matter how much you fawn over them, they won't share any of their money with you!"
The man immediately flew into a rage, “You should speak with a clear conscience! If it weren’t for Jiang Ning’s financial support, do you think our village could have developed so well? Don’t be so hypocritical after receiving the benefits.”
"You're only able to get by now because the government got your brother a disability certificate, which allows him to receive money from the disability fund. Who do you think runs that fund? It's Jiang Ning."
Gao Xiaolan naturally knew that all of this was thanks to Jiang Ning, but the thought of Jiang Ning's arrogant attitude made her grit her teeth in hatred.
Since you haven't been back for so many years, why come back now?
However, things were even more shocking than she had imagined.
The village chief hosted a welcome dinner at his home and invited them to eat.
I don't know what they talked about during the meal, but everyone was complimenting the couple.
Gao Xiaolan saw the lavish feast on the table from afar, and a fire burned within her.
She was convinced that the reason Jiang Ning and his wife were so popular was simply because of the respect that money brought them.
They only respect them because of the money.
Since they have so much money, surely they wouldn't refuse if we gave them some in front of so many people?
In order to get the money, she deliberately brought her mentally challenged brother along.
However, before they could get close, someone stopped them.
"The leaders inside are discussing important matters; you mustn't disturb them!"
Gao Xiaolan spat on the ground, "Who are you? Try stopping me! I'm going in to see that female boss."
She started yelling.
However, her voice was quickly swallowed back down as they were dragged away with their mouths covered.
"If you dare to take another step closer, I'll send you to the police station right now!"
These people were following the village chief, much like security guards.
He brought them all along specifically to protect their safety.
In fact, Jiang Ning's bodyguards were also watching them from a distance, ready to rush over immediately if any danger arose.
Their presence ensured that those who shouldn't have approached Jiang Ning had no chance to get close.
The village chief's welcoming banquet wasn't just about providing a meal. During the meal, he would lay out his plans for the village's future.
Jiang Ning was very supportive of the village chief's idea of starting a farm stay business.
“We visited many cities this time, and some of the agritainment businesses there were quite successful. This project is worth pursuing.”
The village chief, having received affirmation, showed a satisfied expression.
"We also want to further develop Tuanjie Lake and start aquaculture."
Fish used to be raised in Tuanjiehu Lake, but for some reason, the water quality changed, and the fish in the lake grew very slowly. With the long growth cycle, the profit from fish farming decreased significantly.
"Let's consult with water quality experts about this project to determine what's suitable to raise. We'll decide after the water quality is tested," Jiang Ning said, expressing some reservations about the project.
She is very supportive of building a scenic area and said she would invest accordingly.
The meal lasted for several hours, and rumors began to spread that Jiang Ning would make an investment.
"Really? If there's a job near our home, I'll have my husband come back to work. It's not good for the two of us to be separated all the time."
"A job right at your doorstep, who wouldn't be tempted? Is our village really going to prosper?"
Everyone is full of expectations for the future.
Jiang Ning and Lin Chen discussed for two nights and made the investment decision.
“If we develop that location on the island into a scenic area and amusement park, we can attract people from nearby cities to spend their weekends there.”
People living here can build guesthouses and agritourism businesses, turning this place into a leisure and vacation destination. They won't need to go out to work anymore; they can stay home and enjoy jobs right on their doorstep.
Jiang Ning came up with a bold idea.
As for the specific blueprint, the village chief needs to find someone to design it and present it in the most reasonable way.
As for funding, Jiang Ning plans to invest 100 million yuan.
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