The county magistrate got out of the car and, surrounded by a crowd, arrived at Lin Chen's small courtyard.
Upon seeing Jiang Ning sitting and drinking tea, he immediately extended his hand with a smile.
"Welcome back to your hometown! Why didn't you say hello? We should have held a welcome ceremony!"
Jiang Ning stood up, smiled, and shook his hand lightly. "We're just visiting our hometown, how could we possibly bother you, County Chief!"
The county magistrate quickly put on a flattered smile.
"You're a nationally renowned entrepreneur now; others would love to hire you but can't! It's rare that you still remember your hometown and are willing to invest there. Let's be frank, I've come here today to ask you for a favor."
The county is planning to hold a symposium for entrepreneurs, inviting prominent business leaders from various townships to sit down and discuss the construction of a new steel plant.
Jiang Ning had no experience in this type of physical industry and had no intention of participating, so she politely declined.
"County Chief, I'm currently focusing on real estate, catering, and entertainment. I won't get involved in industries like steel."
Having lived in the capital for so many years, I don't know how many local governments have invited me to attend various annual meetings and seminars, all with the ultimate goal of getting some money out of her.
After all, some projects only require an investment of a few million, and for her, a few million is just a drop in the ocean.
But she also knows that, given her current status, reputation is sometimes more important than making money, and investing money is not just about money, but also about responsibility.
If anything goes wrong with the project, she, as the investor, will be held responsible.
Therefore, all the projects she invests in undergo careful evaluation.
Don't be fooled by the village resort project; she makes decisions quickly because she has been paying close attention to it beforehand, knows the place inside and out, and can control the whole situation before she invests.
When the county magistrate heard her say she wouldn't participate, he looked quite embarrassed. After all, he was the head of a county, and being humiliated like that must have made him uncomfortable.
However, he dared not show his dissatisfaction openly, and could only get up and shake hands with Jiang Ning to say goodbye.
The convoy departed in a grand procession.
As soon as they left, news of Jiang Ning's refusal of the county magistrate's offer spread among the crowd.
"Chairman Jiang is really something, he doesn't even give the county magistrate face!" Some people felt a strange sense of satisfaction from this incident.
The village chief, on the other hand, worked even harder, proving through his actions that he would not let Jiang Ning down.
After all, Jiang Ning offered the investment that the county magistrate couldn't get.
He can brag about this to others for a lifetime.
Upon hearing this, Gao Xiaolan clicked her tongue and said, "What a blind fool! He dares to offend the county magistrate. Isn't he afraid of retaliation?"
"If the county issues some policy and cancels this resort project outright, let's see if she'll still be happy to come out."
An older woman, hearing her sarcastic remarks, rolled her eyes at her in anger.
"Are you really hoping the project will fail? If the village develops, it will only benefit you. You're able-bodied, and you're living off your younger brother's disability pension. Aren't you ashamed?"
The woman's words drew agreement from others, who had long disliked her, saying that at over forty years old, she still couldn't understand anything.
Gao Xiaolan was furious and yelled at them.
“I ate your rice, and you’re ostracizing me like this! Jiang Ning is so capable, why don’t you just give everyone money? Give each person hundreds of thousands, and our village will become a nationally renowned wealthy village.”
"Pah! What a pipe dream! Giving a man a fish is not as good as teaching him how to fish. Once the resort develops, everyone can work. As long as you work hard, you can earn money. Those who are lazy and good-for-nothing can starve to death at home, and no one will pity them!"
The older woman spat at her.
Gao Xiaolan, however, didn't take it seriously. She thought, "I still earn money through work, what's there to be proud of?"
She doesn't have to do anything every day, and she still gets to eat.
Even if her younger brother dies one day and there is no disability allowance, she will be the only one left in her family and can then apply for the Five Guarantees household.
I heard that the elderly living alone receive several thousand yuan a year for free!
At this time, Jiang Ning personally took charge of the resort project, following the village chief to conduct on-site visits and planning ahead where demolition and filling of pits were needed.
She hadn't been involved in any specific matters for a long time, and she was quite excited.
Lin Chen was worried that she couldn't handle it, so he stayed by her side every day, holding an umbrella to shield her from the sun, giving her water when she was thirsty, and willingly becoming her assistant.
After a long day, I come home, eat, wash up, and get a good night's sleep—I feel more relaxed than ever before.
She glanced at the calendar and suddenly realized that three months had passed in the blink of an eye, and Lin Chen should go back to work.
"Ah Chen, let's get ready to go home. You should go back to work."
She was packing her luggage in the RV when she spoke to Lin Chen, who was washing his hands.
During this time, besides taking care of her, Lin Chen also went out drinking with his old friends. People his age had also gone through the process of going out to work, getting married and having children. Now that they are older, their children have gone out to work, and they have returned to their families.
They were incredibly envious of Lin Chen, who had a job and such a capable wife.
However, some tactless people joked with him, saying that he was a gigolo.
Lin Chen smiled nonchalantly, "My wife and I are one. Whoever is capable is contributing to the family!"
He's over fifty, at the age of knowing one's destiny. He's content with living a fulfilling life and doesn't care about what others think.
Lin Chen initially thought it was a good place to be, but unfortunately, things got out of control later on.
Someone actually had designs on Jiang Ning.
Because she takes good care of herself, she looks to be in her early forties at most, still retaining her charm. Many middle-aged men come to her, swarming around her like bees.
Jiang Ning suggested going back, and he readily agreed, helping to pack his things.
"Honey, what are your plans for dealing with the resort situation?"
The resort project is still in the preparation stage, and the project approval has not yet been obtained. He is worried that something might go wrong.
Jiang Ning comforted him, "I will arrange for someone to come over. I'm willing to spend so much time on this small project because I have an emotional attachment to this place. Now we're just waiting for the approval. The approval has already been arranged, so it's a sure thing. The village chief can handle it."
The people she sent out were all professional managers, experienced and highly capable, so she had no worries about the subsequent operations.
After greeting the village chief, they quickly set off.
The RV driver rested here for a month, and was somewhat reluctant to leave.
The mountains, water, and air here are beautiful, and the food is all-natural. He gained five pounds in a month.
The RV slowly drove along the country road, with people coming from both sides to wave goodbye to them.
The procession to see them off stretched for over a hundred meters.
Gao Xiaolan and her mentally challenged younger brother squeezed into the queue to watch the excitement.
Everyone else looked reluctant to leave, but she spat at the RV.
Upon seeing this, everyone raised their fists at her.
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