Li Yuanchao's gaze was sharp as a knife, fixed on Li Yuanyuan's face, his voice carrying an undeniable forcefulness.
"Miss Li, you don't need to doubt the truth of what I'm saying."
"The total investment in this smelter plant in Funing exceeds 200 million yuan."
He spoke slowly and deliberately, each word like a heavy hammer striking Zhao Daming's heart.
"I can entrust the entire factory construction project to you. I guarantee that you can make a net profit of five million from this one project alone."
"And then there's the machinery transportation and equipment procurement; the profits from those are simply unimaginable for ordinary people."
"Oh, and your union too."
Li Yuanchao's lips curled up slightly.
"Tens of thousands of worker positions in the smelter can all be selected from your union."
Zhao Daming instinctively stopped breathing, his eyes blinking frantically with tension.
Five million!
cash!
This figure is enough to drive all the wealthy people in Funing County crazy.
Even if someone of Qian Zheng's stature sold everything he owned, he could never scrape together such a huge sum of money.
However, Li Yuanyuan simply smiled as she looked at the man in front of her who was pointing out the flaws in the world. There was not a trace of confusion or being blinded by money in her captivating eyes.
She waited until Li Yuanchao finished speaking before picking up her wine glass, her lips parting slightly, her voice languid yet clear.
“Mr. Li, I am very grateful for your trust.”
"But I can't eat such a big cake by myself."
She gently swirled the wine in her glass, her gaze even more captivating than the color of the wine itself.
"If I were to eat it, not only would I be unable to digest it, but I would also become the common enemy of all the merchants in Funing County. More importantly..."
Li Yuanyuan raised her eyes and looked directly at Li Yuanchao.
"...This will make it extremely difficult for you to move around inside the smelter."
"You're new here and your position isn't yet secure. If you give all the benefits to an 'outsider' like me, what will the other higher-ups think? And how will you gain their respect?"
Money is a good thing.
"But if you want to make money, you have to stand tall, make it securely, and make it last."
She raised her wine glass to Li Yuanchao.
"Mr. Li, cooperation needs to be discussed. But not in this way."
"This toast is to your generous help just now."
Li Yuanchao stared intently at Li Yuanyuan. After a few seconds, he suddenly smiled, his eyes overflowing with admiration.
This woman is not only beautiful, but also frighteningly intelligent!
She wasn't rejecting him; she was teaching him how to put down roots in this land!
"good!"
Li Yuanchao picked up his wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.
"I'll do as you say! Tonight, we'll just be friends, not talk about work!"
...
Zhangjia Village.
At the entrance of the consignment store.
Li Dali's parents stood awkwardly in front of Zhang Cheng, carrying a basket of wild vegetables and a piece of dried cured meat.
"Er Gouzi... Uncle won't say any more polite words."
Li Dali's father looked both emotional and fearful.
"From now on, Dali's life is yours. If he dares to have any disloyal thoughts again, you won't even have to lift a finger; I'll break his legs myself!"
Zhang Cheng has decided to let bygones be bygones and will no longer play hard to get.
He pulled a cigarette from his pocket and handed it to him, his expression indifferent.
"Uncle, let bygones be bygones."
"People should look forward."
"Yes, yes! Look ahead!" Li Dali's father nodded repeatedly, as if he had been granted a pardon.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, the elderly couple left, expressing their deepest gratitude.
Li Dali didn't leave. Like a shameless dog, he squatted down next to Zhang Cheng, lowered his voice, and acted mysteriously.
"Brother Gou, Anzi has left. He's gone on a long trip."
Zhang Cheng showed no concern for Zhang An's life or death, only giving a curt "hmm".
"It's good to go out and explore."
Seeing that Zhang Cheng was not very interested, Li Dali changed the subject, his face showing a fawning expression.
"Brother Dog, you need to get your injury treated. I know a place with some old bastards!"
Zhang Cheng smiled and didn't take it seriously.
There are plenty of ginseng in these mountains, but truly "old" ginseng is extremely rare.
"Brother Dog, you have to believe me!"
Li Dali grew anxious, looked around, and lowered his voice even further.
"I saw one of those ginseng roots with my own eyes two years ago, right on that cliff over there in the high mountains! Those ginseng roots were practically sentient! I haven't even told my parents about it. I was planning to risk my life to get some for my wife when she got pregnant!"
Zhang Cheng raised an eyebrow: "Aren't you afraid someone else will poach your talent?"
"Hehe!" Li Dali scratched his head and chuckled. "That place is weird. It's hanging in a crevice in the cliff. Without ropes and a few people to help, falling down is certain death. I was originally thinking of waiting for my three brothers who are in the army to come back before we went to get it together."
Before he could finish speaking...
"roar--!"
A deafening tiger roar came from the back mountain.
Li Dali's hair stood on end instantly, and he sprang to his feet, his face filled with horror.
The fear of being chased by a tiger the night before gripped his throat once again.
Zhang Cheng's eyes suddenly lit up, and he turned his head and shouted towards the consignment store.
"Wife! Bring out the biggest piece of cured meat!"
"Um!"
Shi Yangyang stepped forward in response, carrying a piece of glistening cured meat. Looking at Zhang Cheng's impatient expression, she couldn't help but smile.
Zhang Cheng straightened up in his recliner, took the cured meat, and gazed at the orange figure rushing towards him like lightning. He shouted at the top of his lungs:
"Big sister! Come here!"
The younger sister had already reacted to the name and headed straight for the dealership.
Li Dali's whole body stiffened, and he dared not even breathe, his stomach churning violently.
The distinctive, pungent smell of wild beasts made his legs go weak.
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