"By the way, Grandpa, there's something else I'd like to ask you."
Xiao Weiguo had just stood up when he sat back down.
"What is it? Tell me."
Xiao Wen crossed his legs and sat up straight, looking like he was all ears.
"Grandpa, what kind of plans are there for that large area of wasteland along the Nanbo River in the village?"
As I recall, there were hundreds of acres of sandy and gravelly land on the east side of the river south of the village. There used to be a small hill there, but after mining and soil extraction, it became flat land. However, the land was full of sand and gravel, and nothing could grow there; not even a tree could grow. So it was left abandoned.
Xiao Wenjin had long since memorized the entire village's terrain, and after a little thought, he understood what place Xiao Weiguo was referring to.
"You mean the old Dongpo area? What kind of development could there be in that place? Not even a rabbit would poop there. Nobody would want it if you gave it away."
Xiao Weiguo was overjoyed upon hearing this.
"What if I contracted that area and built a factory there? Do you think that would be feasible?"
"Build a factory?"
Xiao Wenjin's eyes lit up.
"You mean you want to go back to the village and build a factory?"
"Yes, Grandpa, I see that cotton has been widely used here. If possible, I would like to build a textile factory here. Firstly, we can use local materials, which can save a lot of costs, and secondly, it can guarantee the sales of our cotton."
"Secondly, it can also solve the problem of surplus labor in our village and several nearby villages. Textile work can be done by both men and women. If one person in the family earns a wage, they can have a little more extra money, right?"
"Most importantly, my factory being built here will significantly increase the revenue for our village and even our township. Isn't that much better than letting those factories sit idle?"
Xiao Weiguo listed all the benefits in one go, hoping to persuade Xiao Wenjin.
Sure enough, Xiao Weiguo was very excited after hearing this, and the light in his eyes became intense.
"Great thing, great thing! Wei Guo, your idea is excellent."
Judging from his expression, it looks like he's about to jump off the kang (a heated brick bed).
However, he quickly calmed down.
“But I can’t make this decision by myself. After all, it’s a large piece of land belonging to the collective. We need not only the full consent of the village committee and the villagers, but also the approval from the township.”
“You don’t need to worry about the village. I, Xiao Wenjin, have worked in the village for so many years and I still have some prestige. I’ll talk to everyone and I believe they will all agree to such a good thing, since it’s something that will benefit everyone.”
"But the township government and higher-ups, I don't know what specific procedures are needed. There's no precedent for this in our village before, you'll have to find out for yourself."
“Okay, no problem. I’ll go back and ask around about it. As for you, when you feel better, discuss it with the villagers and we’ll get this done as soon as possible.”
Xiao Weiguo always does what he thinks of and never procrastinates. Once he has made a decision, he will complete it as soon as possible.
Efficiency is important in everything.
After finalizing the deal, the Xiao brothers got up to say goodbye.
Xiao Mingliang saw them to the door on behalf of his father, and then asked Xiao Weiguo about his son Xiao Baojun before letting them leave.
Walking down the street, Xiao Jian asked his older brother.
"Brother, are you really going to build a factory in the village?"
Xiao Weiguo turned to look at his younger brother and asked with a smile.
"What, you don't agree?"
Xiao Jian shook his head.
"Why would I disagree? I'm just a little surprised, I've never heard you mention it before."
Xiao Weiguo patted his younger brother on the shoulder.
"This beloved land of our hometown is one that neither you nor I can live without."
Turning his head to look at his brother a few times, Xiao Jian felt a strange feeling rising in his heart.
“My older brother might really be no ordinary person. The hardships he endured in the past few years might have been trials given to him by God.”
"Xiao Jian, I've been busy with things in the provincial capital for a while and haven't been able to get away. Now that I'm back in the county, I'm going to gather evidence to bring down your former factory director. What are your thoughts?"
Xiao Weiguo had always harbored resentment over Zhang Jinliang framing his younger brother. If it weren't for the urgent matter at the Aisi Company in the provincial capital, Xiao Weiguo would have already taken action against him. Why wait until now?
Xiao Jian seemed surprised that his brother still remembered this matter. He thought that the matter was over and done with, since he had not suffered any real harm, but had only been called in for questioning by the public security authorities.
"Brother, how about we just forget about it? You're so busy, this little thing isn't worth it."
"never mind?"
Xiao Weiguo suddenly stopped and turned to face his younger brother.
"Xiao Jian, let me tell you, some things can't be let go so easily. He schemed against you, and I won't let him off easily. Besides, people with such wicked intentions deserve their fate."
"Xiao Jian, remember this: no matter what, you might get away with offending me, Xiao Weiguo, but if you offend any of you, Shan Xiaojiang, or Xiao Yue, I will not let you off the hook. Even if it costs me everything, I will make my opponent suffer the consequences."
"Because I want everyone to know that you are my Achilles' heel, Xiao Weiguo's sore spot, and touching you will enrage me. Only in this way can I guarantee the safety of each and every one of you to the greatest extent possible. Do you understand what I mean?"
Looking at his older brother, who was a head taller than him, Xiao Jian felt a surge of warmth in his heart.
Is this what family is? Is this what brotherhood is?
At that moment, he believed in Xiao Weiguo, who was wholeheartedly protecting this family and every brother and sister in it.
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