Chapter 1183 KTV's Routine Operations
"We will accept the money if the higher-ups give it to us. Anyway, the first half of this year is the first phase of renovation. Let's see the effect. When the provincial road from Lizhou to Yiwu is completed in the first half of the year, our village will have a good location and there will be enough market to absorb the investment of another 1,000 mu."
Faced with the rogue behavior of Village Chief Zhou, Zhou Anan burst out laughing and gave a definite idea.
It's nothing more than a longer period of capital recovery. With the huge market of Yiwu, it's not easy to make money.
Anyway, the results of this first phase of investment will not be seen until next year, when the provincial road from Lizhou to Yiwu is completed. After enjoying the first wave of benefits, Zhoushui Village can naturally proceed to the second phase of development.
What the villagers care about is whether there is any profit or not, and they don’t have high demands for short-term returns.
“If we accept it, the city government might ask our village to merge the other three villages into it, and it might be a bit troublesome to subscribe for the shares.”
After receiving a positive answer from his elementary school classmates, Zhou Xiaoke talked about another question.
According to the Municipal Government Office, if Zhoushui Village is willing to accept the additional 1,000 acres of land, the villagers of the three villages to which this land belongs must also have equal rights to subscribe for shares.
Before, these village heads had all gone to the city for a meeting, and the merger of natural villages was already in the plan. Small villages with a population of less than 200 would be merged into large villages nearby for easier management.
In that case, it is only a matter of time before the other three villages are merged.
"Are you worried that you have too many people under you?"
After hearing the concerns of Village Chief Zhou, Zhou Anan asked back with a smile.
"That's true."
Facing this elementary school classmate, Zhou Xiaoke did not hide his inner ambitions.
Even after the villages are merged, who else can take the position of village chief but him?
As the number of villagers under his jurisdiction increases, his power as the village chief will also increase.
Which village chief would dislike such a good thing?
Sure enough, if you have any trouble, it’s always a good idea to ask your elementary school classmates.
After resolving a somewhat tangled and troublesome matter, Zhou Xiaoke walked downstairs and onto the stage in high spirits: "Dear uncles, elders, brothers and sisters... The profit of the first phase of the project is 1.86 million."
After briefly talking about the profits of the first batch of projects this year, Village Chief Zhou pulled open the red cloth on the long table in front of him, revealing a pile of neatly arranged red bills.
1.86 million may not sound like much, it is just a number, but when converted into cash, it is a considerable pile of money, which has a huge visual impact.
"Wow, so much money?"
"If I were left alone, I would be rich."
"Doesn't that mean a dividend of 4,000 yuan per share?"
"It was only 10,000 yuan per share at the beginning, and now it has become 4,000 yuan. This money is too easy to make."
"Lao Jiang, you bastard, I said I was going to buy it, but you ruined it."
When the villagers heard that the first batch of 5 million shares earned 1.86 million in the same year, they were stunned.
In other words, the rate of return in the first year is 37.2%, which means that the investment will be recovered in three years, and the rest will be pure profit.
Well, this number was said by Village Chief Zhou, but the real money placed on the table cannot deceive anyone. Many people who wanted to buy but didn’t buy it are now regretting it.
None of the villagers present had ever seen a scene where millions of cash were placed in front of them. Today they had broadened their horizons.
Even the reporters from Lizhou TV station were taking pictures non-stop, with the camera staying on the pile of bills for several seconds.
This is the village in Lizhou that has received the most dividends in recent years. The municipal government is planning to use the deeds of the Zhoushui Village Cooperative as a model and may even do a special report later.
"Mr. Zhou, you made a lot of money on the 50 shares you bought."
"It's because Mr. Zhou's family is rich. Others can't buy it even if they want to."
"Forget it. Mr. Zhou doesn't even think highly of this little money."
After a brief moment of astonishment, the crowd became enthusiastic. Among them, Zhou Youliang, who invested the most for the first time, was favored by everyone.
If we talk about the talented people who have emerged in Zhoushui Village in the past two years, apart from Zhou Xiaoke who opened an Audi 4S store and many other businesses, the one who must be Zhou Youliang is the one who suddenly became rich.
The news that the other party was the major investor and general manager of Tianrun Supermarket had already spread to several surrounding villages, and almost half of the people had been to the Tianrun Supermarket in that building.
The scene was so grand that most people wouldn't even dare to imagine it.
If Zhou Xiaoke is the richest man in the village, then Zhou Youliang is definitely the second richest.
"Boss Zhou, you're treating us."
Zhou Youliang, who had just received 186,000 yuan in cash from the stage, heard the teasing from others and replied generously: "It's no problem to treat us. My brother's restaurant will open ten tables for lunch today. Everyone come."
Before going out this morning, Zhou Youliang chatted with his son. When it came to the dividend issue, his son suggested that he should act more generously to avoid gossip from others behind his back.
Those who have accepted favors from others will be grateful, and those who have eaten from others will more or less say a few words about him behind his back, or make a few sarcastic remarks in rebuttal.
With just a little expense, you can change your image in the village, so why not do it?
Zhou Anan, knowing that her father was very concerned about his reputation, didn't care about this little money at all.
Zhou Youliang, who was already very concerned about his reputation, thought it made sense, so he held a magnanimous dinner party.
Ten tables only make about three to four thousand yuan, and as the general manager of the supermarket, his salary is about thirty thousand yuan, which is just a few days' salary.
What's more, he had just received more than 180,000 yuan in dividends from shares, and the restaurant that invited us to dinner could be regarded as taking care of his brother's restaurant business, killing two birds with one stone.
"good."
Hearing Zhou Youliang's promise, a group of young people applauded.
Who doesn’t like free food and drinks?
As one by one the villagers who subscribed for the first phase of shares came on stage to receive their dividends, the atmosphere on the scene became more and more heated.
"Now, let's talk about the second phase of the renovation project of Zhoushui Village Cooperative. The total initial investment is estimated to be around 40 million yuan, and the amount is still 10,000 yuan per share, a total of 4,000 shares, and each person can subscribe to a maximum of 50 shares. Because of the amount, today is a pre-subscription, and the official payment period is on the morning of the 15th day of the first lunar month."
Just after he finished explaining the precautions for the subscription money, Zhou Xiaoke noticed that there was a commotion below.
"I'll buy 30 shares."
"I'll buy 20 shares."
"I'll buy 15 shares."
"I'll buy 25 shares."
"I'll buy 50 shares."
Since I missed the first trip, I definitely can’t miss the second one.
No matter how much the total investment amount is, just contribute whatever your family has, and it will definitely be a good idea to include your father-in-law's family savings.
Originally, Zhou Youliang was thinking of having the Zhou family subscribe to 300 shares to help support the situation, but when he saw how excited everyone was, he tactfully shut his mouth.
You know, according to the rules of the cooperative, the 50 shares they subscribed previously can also enjoy the dividends of the entire project later, so there is no need to show off for such a small amount of shares.
"Quiet."
Seeing the noise below, Zhou Xiaoke shouted into the microphone, restoring the initial silence at the scene, and then explained the rules: "Next, subscribe in the order of the registered names, and each person will subscribe for 10 shares first. The remaining part will be subscribed in the next round."
Unexpectedly, everyone was so enthusiastic about subscribing to the second phase, so Zhou Xiaoke immediately activated the backup plan.
Nowadays, what is worrying is not the lack of wealth but the inequality. As a village chief, you still need to treat everyone equally.
When many villagers were enthusiastically subscribing for shares, Zhou Youliang happened to catch a glimpse of his father's brothers. The eldest, second and fourth brothers all looked unhappy and did not come forward to subscribe.
Thinking of the rumors he had heard from others before, he felt a little more pleased.
Things change over time. Back then, the other brothers had bullied their family so badly that God finally opened his eyes and made them pay for their crimes.
I heard that the eldest and second oldest sons' sons both owed loan sharks, and the eldest son's house in the city was sold to pay off the debts. The fourth oldest family didn't have much money to begin with, and the fourth oldest son is already 35 or 36 years old and has never had a girlfriend.
Today, all three families are having a hard time, and this news is worth adding five more tables at noon.
"These days, villagers are really rich. No wonder the housing prices in the city are so crazy."
Standing in front of the window of the village chief's office, Zhou Anan listened to the villagers' offers and was secretly amazed.
Previously, Village Chief Zhou was a little worried that the total investment amount of 40 million was too much and that he might not be able to raise enough. He did not expect that in the blink of an eye, these 4,000 shares might not be enough to be divided, and he had to use the backup plan.
As for the grandfather brothers that his father saw, Zhou Anan was not very familiar with them. He had long since stopped caring about those little people and naturally did not notice them.
Seeing that the scene was much better than expected, Zhou Anan went out of the back door of the activity building and drove to the city.
"Boss Zhou, are you changing to a luxury car again?"
A group of people were standing on the side of the road. The leader Hu Zehai saw the Audi sports car parked in front of them, and asked Boss Zhou with a look of surprise and sarcasm.
The rest of the male and female classmates also looked at their high school classmate with envy as he became more and more like a big boss.
Except for two or three rich second-generations, who in the class can afford a luxury car worth millions and change it every year?
Among those rich second-generation high school classmates who have not yet graduated, only Hu Shangyi drives his father's BMW 5 Series and drives it out occasionally. The rest of them do not have a car.
All in all, Zhou Anan is undoubtedly the richest among his high school classmates.
"Nothing, let's change cars and drive. Where are we going next?"
With his left elbow resting on the car window, Zhou Anan asked casually, his eyes fixed on Ying Chengcheng for 0.01 seconds, then flashed by without any pause.
Today is the annual class reunion. Zhou Anan, whose close friend has gone back to her hometown and has nothing to do, agreed to come and join in the fun.
It's the New Year, and there's not much to do in Lizhou. It's boring to stay at home, and I can't stay with that nurse girl all the time.
You know, distance creates beauty.
On the other hand, the nurse was young and clingy, and he was afraid that he would hurt her, so he couldn't help but lose control.
When love is deep, it is never too much; when the seven-year itch is present, it is never too little. Love is something that can only last long if it is kept distant at the same time.
This is also why many couples gradually become relatives, friends, and strangers after marriage.
Lovers must know when to stop.
For someone like him, he will never get tired of anyone he has as his confidante. He always feels fresh every time he gets along with them and feels pretty good about himself.
"We have chartered a small bus and are going to Wuyang for a barbecue."
Speaking of this arrangement, Hu Zehai looked at his high school classmates in front of him.
If the other party feels it is inappropriate, then change the plan.
When it comes to class reunions, he, as the initiator, is quite democratic.
As for the loss of money for chartering the bus, it’s no big deal, his father will reimburse it anyway.
"Okay, I'll drive there myself."
After hearing the other party mention the barbecue location, Zhou Anan, who had been there before, prepared to drive there by herself, which was only a half-hour drive away.
After saying that, Zhou Anan and the other classmates nodded, then started the car and left early, so as to avoid being embarrassed to refuse female classmates who wanted a ride.
Among the female classmates in high school, Li Yuhan, who was once pursued by many boys, has begun to grow crooked. The cute girl Ying Chengcheng has also made it clear long ago that among the other female classmates, basically none of them can compare to Shu Xuemei and Lou Tutor, so why bother to have more contact with them.
He is serious about being a classmate.
The reunion with high school classmates started and ended in mediocrity.
After returning to Lizhou in the evening, Hu Shangyi suggested going to No. 1 Mansion. The boys responded positively. The very conscious girls discussed and went to the movies together, and then went their separate ways.
"Boss Zhou, you can't be absent. If you don't go this year, everyone will doubt your sexual orientation!!!"
Just when Zhou Anan was about to go home early, Hu Shangyi interrupted him with words, forcing him to stop.
A man can endure countless rumors, but he must never let anyone doubt his true manliness.
"Handsome guy, why don't we go sing!!!"
An hour later, a pure girl with light makeup and wearing a white short-sleeved shirt and short skirt sitting in the corner gently advised the mature handsome guy next to her.
"No, my voice is not very good. Other people's singing disturbs others, but my singing kills me."
Listening to the gentle voice of this pure girl, Zhou Anan's attitude was very firm.
As a microphone master, he was afraid that everyone would be embarrassed to pick up the microphone once he opened his mouth.
Didn’t you see that no male classmates in the box tried to persuade him to take the microphone? It was probably because the lessons from the previous two times were too impressive and too destructive.
Of course, the beautiful girls sitting next to everyone are the main reason.
He didn't expect that when a row of princesses came in at the beginning, he would discover such a pure and lovely one, whose appearance and figure were no less than Shu Mei Zi, and only slightly worse than his confidante.
It can be said that it is a conspicuous white peony among hundreds of flowers.
"Handsome guy, how about we play dice?"
Seeing that the other party was not going to sing, the innocent girl made another suggestion.
"OK."
Zhou Anan, who had been eating fruit, agreed with the girl's suggestion and picked up the dice cup with one hand.
"Handsome, when you roll the dice, can you please let go of this hand? My legs are sweating."
Picking up the dice cup, the innocent girl smiled and gestured to the other person's hand placed on her stockings.
She had been touching it for more than half an hour, and she was afraid that her stockings would be torn. A pair cost dozens of dollars.
If she hadn't seen that the watch he was wearing was very valuable and that he had a good temperament, she would have wanted to say it a long time ago.
What kind of person is this? He comes to KTV but doesn’t sing or drink. He just touches legs.
(End of this chapter)
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