In the afternoon, Xiao Weiguo and his brothers first measured the dimensions of their house so that the construction company could produce blueprints.
Then they went to call the old Party Secretary Xiao Wenjin's house and took him to the wasteland on the east slope.
Such a large project requires double-checking to put my mind at ease.
I chatted with Xiao Wenjin all the way, and he had basically resolved the issues of road construction and land acquisition.
Xiao Wenjin had served as a village cadre for most of his life and enjoyed high prestige among the villagers. With the support of township and county leaders, all the villagers whose land was being requisitioned agreed.
In fact, Xiao Weiguo did not treat the villagers unfairly in this matter. The road he built was not only for the textile factory's own use, but also made it much more convenient for the villagers to travel. Moreover, the land compensation he offered was far higher than the local policy.
Xiao Weiguo grew up here and wouldn't let the whole village gossip about him over something like this.
In autumn, this wasteland on the east slope became even more desolate, with withered yellow grass lying sparsely among the scattered pebbles.
The archaeological work on the ancient tomb on the south side of the former wasteland has been completed. A large number of cultural relics have been removed, and the tomb pit, which was no longer of value, has been backfilled.
Xiao Weiguo saved this ancient tomb, but unexpectedly, this matter delayed things for several months.
Fortunately, the artifacts inside were preserved intact, which can be considered a contribution to the country's archaeological work.
After confirming that there were no problems, the group returned to the village.
Xiao Jian and Hu Zi have already started moving. According to Xiao Weiguo's advice, they shouldn't move anything too old or worn out, because once the new house is built, these things won't be suitable, and it will be troublesome to move them back and forth.
Xiao Weiguo had Jiao Bai unscrew the door lock of Liu Ye's main room in a few tries; it was his wife's house, no need to be polite.
Upon returning to the county town in the afternoon, Xiao Weiguo immediately contacted the XX Bureau Construction Engineering Company, with whom he had previously cooperated.
Since they were all old acquaintances, there was no need to discuss many details further. Both parties agreed to send representatives the following day to finalize the project contract.
When Xiao Weiguo suggested renovating his old house in his hometown, the other party's reply was only two words.
rest assured!
Just bring me the blueprints and make sure he's satisfied.
Having already collaborated multiple times, Xiao Weiguo had no concerns. As long as both sides assigned dedicated personnel to coordinate, he wouldn't need to worry about anything.
In the days that followed, Xiao Weiguo began a life of shuttling between the county town and Xiaotun.
With Xiao Weiguo's help, Liu Ye began to get into the swing of things and gradually developed the demeanor of a female CEO.
The entertainment company's staff is growing rapidly, now occupying the sixth and seventh floors.
For these domestic artists, the working environment and conditions at Panlong Culture and Entertainment Company are simply paradise.
Even compared to the major entertainment companies in Hong Kong and Taiwan, its internal conditions are comparable. Currently, with just one album by Zhou Ruolan, plus her promotional performances everywhere, Panlong Company has already begun to gain considerable fame in mainland China.
After getting off work at noon, Liu Ye came downstairs.
Xiao Weiguo was at home at noon today. The two talked on the phone, and Xiao Weiguo said he would cook two of his best dishes to reward his wife for her hard work.
When Liu Ye came out of Panlong Building, the sun was shining brightly outside. After a tiring morning, she stretched at the entrance. Her driver had already brought her private car over. Liu Ye took a step forward and was about to get into the car.
Just then, a timid voice suddenly came from behind the pillar outside the gate.
"Hello, could you wait a moment?"
Liu Ye stopped and turned around to look.
A middle-aged couple in their forties emerged from behind the pillar.
Their clothes were quite simple, and they looked like farmers who rarely went to the city.
The man carried a bulging fertilizer bag on his shoulder, its contents unknown. His clothes were patched all over, his face was covered in long stubble, and his eyes were lifeless; he looked extremely haggard.
The woman was also dressed in tattered clothes, her messy hair haphazardly tied up in a bun at the back. She clutched the man's clothes with one hand, looking extremely uneasy, her head down, staring at the ground, not daring to meet the gaze of the beautifully dressed Liu Ye.
Liu Ye looked closely and realized she didn't recognize them. She assumed they were just migrant workers from the countryside who had run out of money and were begging for food.
Liu Ye grew up in the countryside and was very kind-hearted. She quickly took out several dozen yuan from her small bag.
"Uncle and Aunt, are you having some trouble? Here's some money, take it and buy some food."
Unexpectedly, the two men, upon hearing Liu Ye's words, retreated in panic.
The man had a plastic bag on his back with one hand and was holding the woman's arm with the other.
He kept explaining.
"Girl, you've misunderstood. We're not beggars, we can't take your money. Please take it back."
Now it was Liu Ye's turn to be puzzled.
They weren't beggars, and I didn't know them. Why would they come knocking on my door?
"Uncle, Auntie, is there something you need from me?"
The man released the woman's hand and said somewhat embarrassedly.
"Miss, I just want to ask, is your name Zhou Ruolan?"
Liu Ye then realized that they were looking for Zhou Ruolan, not specifically for her. Could they be Zhou Ruolan's fans? But their age and attire didn't seem like typical celebrity worshippers.
She shook her head and said.
"I am not Zhou Ruolan."
Seeing the disappointment on their faces, he quickly added another sentence.
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