After Mu Wanzhi arrived, Chen Zhe took her to see it again. Although Mu Wanzhi was not in business, she had the most dealings with business people, so she had a certain shrewdness in doing business.
This is the same as what Chen Zhe said.
This place is close to the ancient city tourist area, with fresh air and a beautiful environment. Apart from the not-so-good road, it is really suitable for building a resort. However, there is no need to worry too much about the road. As long as this place has value, the main road can be built soon.
"Chen Zhe, come with me for a moment!"
Mu Wanzhi pulled Chen Zhe aside.
"Chen Zhe, I need to ask you for a favor."
"President Mu, please speak."
"I'm very optimistic about the hot spring resort project you mentioned, but I can't directly get involved in the business in my current position. Could you mentor Zihao?"
"You mean you want me to collaborate with Zihao to develop this project?"
"Yes, Zihao has grown up now. He has clearly expressed that he does not want to follow in my footsteps and enter the system. I know in my heart that he does not have the talent. Although I have the conditions to let him in, he is not willing to do so. He wants to take over the family business, but he has just graduated and it is not his place to interfere in some family matters. I want him to achieve something. After thinking about it, I think I want him to follow you and learn something from you."
"President Mu, what you're saying puts a lot of pressure on me..."
"Hehe, you don't need to feel too much pressure. If he doesn't do well, I won't blame you. Just give him a chance."
Chen Zhe hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
“I admire Zihao’s character and I am willing to do my best to help him.”
"Thank you!"
Mu Wanzhi expressed her heartfelt gratitude.
...
With Meng Liping's introduction, Chen Zhe came to the village committee and then expressed his intention to contract these hilltops.
When they heard that Chen Zhe wanted to build a tourist resort, the village officials looked at each other in disbelief.
Their Mengjia Village has no historical sites, and its environment is not the best in Wangjiang City. It is surrounded by mountains. Several businessmen who had come before said that there was no value in developing this place, and they were all a bit discouraged. Now, someone has come to develop this place, and he has offered to contract these mountains right away, which makes them feel that it is a bit unrealistic.
"Boss, what is it about this place that you're interested in?"
The village chief hesitated for a moment, but still asked the question.
"I feel that the environment here is nice. Wealthy people like to maintain their health, and it is also relatively close to the old town."
"Is this... all there is?"
"Yes, village chief, would you be willing to take over the contract? If not, then I'll look for another village; the environments in the surrounding villages should be pretty much the same..."
Chen Zhe certainly wouldn't directly say that he had discovered a hot spring here. If he did, the villagers would definitely raise the price on the spot, and then he would have to deal with a lot of trouble.
So it's better to lie to them first. Even if they find out later and make a fuss, we can deal with that later.
"Yes, yes!! Mr. Chen, I didn't mean anything by it. I was just curious. You don't need to look at other villages. Our village is quite nice. Our mountains have wild mushrooms, and there are a lot of them. If you develop our area, you can let tourists come up the mountain to pick mushrooms, right?"
The village chief assumed that Chen Zhe was interested in the wild mushrooms on the mountain, since wild mushrooms were the most famous thing about their village.
"Well, if you agree, how about we sign a contract for 20 years?"
"Twenty years?"
"Really? Do you think it's too long?"
"No, no, no! Yes, yes!"
The village chief was naturally delighted that the contract could be signed for 20 years. These mountains weren't very fertile to begin with, so this additional income for them was the best possible outcome.
The agreement was signed quickly.
The rent for these hilltops over 20 years is one million, which is not expensive for Chen Zhe. The village chief and others in Mengjia Village were overjoyed to receive the money.
Mengjia Village is small, with only about 50 households.
On average, each household earns nearly 20,000 yuan.
Moreover, Chen Zhe promised to build a road, a wide road connecting here to the city center.
This is even better. It will be more convenient for them to sell their mountain products in the future. The village officials even discussed that if the road is repaired, they can set up a breeding farm, which will be another way to get rich.
...
As Chen Zhe left the village committee, he looked at Meng Liping, who remained silent.
"Auntie, are you blaming me for not telling the village chief and the others the truth earlier?"
“I…Mr. Chen, I didn’t mean that…You are our benefactor, and I will support whatever decision you make.”
"Hehe, Auntie, it's not that I don't want to tell the truth, but I'm worried that if I do, it will be difficult to continue this matter. But don't worry, after the hot spring resort is built, I will sign a profit-sharing agreement with the village chief and the others. I won't let you lose money."
Meng Liping's eyes lit up when she heard that.
"Thank you, Mr. Chen!"
"Hehe, let's go back first. Xiaoyu and the others should have already cooked dinner at home."
"good."
...
Tang Zihao was very happy with the dinner, not only because Mu Xiaoyu was a good cook, but also because his mother suggested that he stay here. The hot spring resort needed a manager, and Chen Zhe also suggested that Tang Zihao stay.
Tang Zihao was overjoyed. He had been worried about not finding a reason to stay, and now his wish had come true.
"Mom! Brother Chen, don't worry, leave this to me. I will definitely handle it perfectly and will not let you down!"
Seeing her son so motivated, Mu Wanzhi felt gratified.
However, Chen Zhe knew that the reason Tang Zihao agreed to stay so readily was entirely because of Mu Xiaoyu; the kid had really fallen for Mu Xiaoyu.
After dinner.
Mu Wanzhi and Chen Zhe planned to return to the city, but Tang Zihao insisted on staying here.
"Mom, Brother Chen, Mengjia Village will be my workplace from now on. I need to stay at my post. I'll stay at Xiaoyu's house for now. You can arrange someone to liaise with me when the time comes."
Mu Wanzhi looked at her son with renewed satisfaction.
"Zihao, you've finally grown up!"
In Mu Wanzhi's eyes, Tang Zihao is now ambitious and hardworking, just as she hoped.
Chen Zhe smiled slightly and called Mu Xiaoyu aside.
"My brother here is truly sincere towards you. If you don't like him, you must tell him clearly. I don't want you to keep him hanging on. Do you understand what I mean?"
“I…I understand…Mr. Chen…I really like Zihao.”
"That would be best."
Chen Zhe called Tang Zihao over again, gave him a few more instructions, and then left Mengjia Village with Mu Wanzhi.
Tang Zihao and his bodyguard Gang Ge stayed in Mengjia Village.
The two returned to the hotel.
Chen Zhe sent the preliminary plan for the hot spring resort to Wu Yuanyuan, asking her to refine it.
Having done all this, he prepared to lie down and rest, but at that moment, there was another knock on his door.
...
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