Gu Yurou spoke very tactfully. As a company manager, she absolutely could not go against the boss, and she had these professional qualities.
Li Yuzhu felt even more uncomfortable after hearing this. She said, "Dongqing, you can't get fat in one bite. How about this? We can clear out 200 acres of land next to the wholesale market and divide it into two phases for construction."
After the first phase of the project is completed, put into operation, and on track—meaning we've made money at the wholesale market—would it be better to start the second phase? This would be a more prudent approach. If things don't work out, we'll have a backup plan. If the second phase ever comes to an end, we can cancel the construction, and the 200 acres of land can be used for other things.
After listening to his ex-wife's words, Dong Qing thought about it for a long time. He felt that Li Yuzhu made a lot of sense. Of course, he was not worried about not being able to attract investors in the future. His main concern was the break in the capital chain. If such a large project were to start at once, the break in the capital chain would be inevitable given his current financial resources. He could not always rely on loans to achieve his goals.
To achieve a virtuous cycle, once the first phase of the project is successful, the storefronts in the second phase will be in high demand, eliminating the need for any investment in advertising. He said, "This time, I'll listen to you."
Li Yuzhu was very happy to hear this. It seemed that her ex-husband wasn't completely stubborn and could sometimes listen to advice.
Next, Dong Qing assigned Gu Yurou some key tasks.
Tell her to go to the project office tomorrow and revise the construction drawings on one side of the site to leave enough space for the connection between the second phase of the project. After the market is built, a fence will be erected, and the fence will be demolished after the second phase of the project is completed. After the fence is demolished, the connection between the two phases of the project can be kept as one.
Gu Yurou said, "Okay, I'll go to the project site myself tomorrow to do these modifications."
Dong Qing then outlined the specific development plans for the machinery factory, bean product factory, and pig farm.
Finally, Gu Yurou was arranged to buy another 500 mu of land in Sucun. He said, "This land purchase cannot be delayed for a moment. The land must be purchased and the land use certificate must be obtained within a month!"
Li Yuzhu did not object to the land purchase. The wholesale market was planning to expand, which required land purchases, and they could afford to buy a plot of land for 500,000 yuan.
Of course, Gu Yurou wouldn't say anything. The money belonged to the boss, and he would carry out whatever arrangements he made. There was no room for ambiguity in this regard. She said, "Okay, I'll start working on these two things tomorrow."
During their conversation, all the dishes were served. While eating, Gu Yurou said, "Have you heard? Our county is preparing to be upgraded to a county-level city, and the reform is expected to take place around October of this year."
"I just heard about it too."
Dong Qing was not surprised by this, because he knew about the later developments. On October 16th of this year, the county seat was officially changed to a county-level city.
Li Yuzhu's reaction differed from his. She was very surprised after hearing it and said, "Really? I'm busy driving cars every day and have never heard of it."
Dong Qing said, "It's normal that you haven't heard about it, because this news just came out, and I just found out myself."
Changing to a county-level city means a rapid rise in future economic development, and a higher reputation than a county-level city. This will enhance citizens' sense of pride and attract investment and talent. Dong Qing saw this potential, which is why he invested heavily in Su Village outside the county seat.
After dinner, Dong Qing assigned Gu Yurou some tasks, and Gu Yurou took out her notebook from her bag and wrote them down one by one.
The three of them walked out of the restaurant together. Gu Yurou went back to the company, while Dong Qing and Li Yuzhu walked back together.
Back outside the gate of the residential area, Dong Qing said, "Yu Zhu, you should go home and rest first. Buying land is such a big deal. I should go to Su Village and meet with Uncle Su Wei first, so that Gu Yu Rou won't get stuck when she goes to Su Village to discuss the land purchase tomorrow."
Li Yuzhu said, "Company matters are my matters too. I'll go with you."
After hearing this, Dong Qing didn't say anything more, nodded, and walked towards Su Village with Li Yuzhu.
On the way, Li Yuzhu asked, "When we ask someone for a favor, shouldn't we bring a gift?"
Dong Qing said, "Su Wei's second uncle is a very upright village cadre. I'm afraid he won't fall for this. He has a good relationship with my brother's family, so we should just help Su Wei's family more."
You have to be selective about who you give gifts to. Some people will accept one thing and others won't. There are still honest officials in this day and age. Su Wei's second uncle was able to help Dong Qing because he valued his character. Wouldn't giving him a gift just tarnish his reputation?
They didn't go directly to Su Wei's second uncle's house, but went directly to Su Wei's house.
They walked to the train station and saw a melon farmer selling melons at the station entrance, looking very calm.
They bought several watermelons from the watermelon stall and carried them toward Su Wei's house.
The gate of Su Wei's house was open, and Su Wei's second uncle and aunt had also come to the house. The family sat in the yard chatting, and two teenage girls, probably their daughters, were sitting next to the second aunt.
Seeing the two people carrying watermelons into the yard, Su Wei quickly stood up, took the watermelons from their hands, and placed them on the ground. She asked, "Can you carry so many watermelons?"
Li Yuzhu said, "We bought them from a melon farmer at the train station on the east side of the village; they weren't very far away."
Since they were guests, the family quickly brought out stools for the two people so they could sit down in the yard.
Su Wei's second aunt was a very cheerful woman, and she and Dong Qing got along very well.
Su Wei went inside and brought out a small table. She placed the watermelon that Dong Qing had brought on the table, cut it open, and the family gathered around the table to eat the watermelon.
In summer, eating watermelon is more appetizing than anything else. With a large family, Su Wei cut three watermelons in a row.
After finishing the watermelon, Uncle said, "Xiaodong, I heard from my sister-in-law that you brought 20,000 yuan home yesterday for my brother's family to build a house. I want to thank you for that."
“Su Wei’s family is struggling too much. She’s a good girl and deserves my help. Besides, my second uncle has helped me so much, so I should do something to help my eldest uncle’s family. I hope they can have a better life. Consider this my donation to those in need.”
After Dong Qing finished speaking, he took out 20,000 yuan and handed it to Su Wei, saying, "Su Wei, the 20,000 yuan I gave you won't be of much use. Take this money; building a house isn't easy. Let's build a two-story house!"
Su Wei said, "I already felt guilty accepting the money you gave me yesterday. I really can't take this money; taking it again would make me seem too greedy."
Li Yuzhu said, "I've always treated you like a younger sister. Just accept it as you say. Dongqing and I hope your family will have a better life."
Su Wei finally accepted the money, and her second uncle said with a smile, "On behalf of my eldest brother's family, thank you."
Dong Qing said, "You're welcome. Second Uncle has helped me so much. Besides, Su Wei's family is having a hard time. She's my employee, so it's only right and proper for me to help her. Second Uncle, please don't think too much about it. I absolutely did not mean to give her a gift in disguise."
My second uncle said, "I understand everything you've said, and I still thank you. Just let me know if you need anything; I can still help you in Su Village."
Dong Qing said, "If that's what you mean, Second Uncle, then I won't stand on ceremony."
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