At first, he didn't understand why the old man was crying so bitterly over the poem, but later he gradually began to understand.
The old man's words, which were used when he was crying, must have been, "What did the Six Dynasties amount to, that they only served to serve their own private interests?"
Those who act for the public good last forever, while those who act for personal gain are only concerned with a moment.
It's no exaggeration to say that Li Jin had so many thoughts on his mind the moment he saw Guo Xunmin.
Therefore, his expression was very unpleasant.
However, Guo Xunmin, who was wearing sunglasses, couldn't see Li Jin's expression at all.
To this day, Lijiapo means nothing to him.
Guo Xunmin came here to terminate the cooperation agreement with Lijiapo.
The large strips of farmland in their village were later converted into aquaculture bases, which brought them considerable profits.
However, half of these substantial profits must be shared with Lijiapo.
Guo Xunmin now has a better plan: he intends to use that large area of land to establish a chemical company.
Polyvinyl chloride, caustic soda, and soda ash are all currently in high demand. As soon as they are produced, people line up to buy them.
Moreover, they don't need to spend their own money to set up a factory. As long as they apply, the city's banks will provide loans, as much as they need.
Such a good opportunity, if delayed even for a day, means losing a day's worth of money.
Originally, according to Guo Xunmin's subordinates, they should have just called Lijiapo and told them they wouldn't cooperate.
However, Guo Xunmin is a respectable person, and the first pot of gold in his village came from the artificial seawater aquaculture in Lijiapo.
Besides, he shouldn't underestimate Li Xiangdong.
Guo Xunmin politely explained the situation to Li Jin.
"Recently, the villagers voted and all think building a chemical plant is better. But we still have an agreement, and it's only been a few years, I..."
Just as Li Jin was about to speak, Li Xiangdong walked in from outside the door.
"Uncle Guo, you don't need to be in a difficult position. Our cooperation agreement can be terminated."
Seeing Li Xiangdong's quick agreement, Guo Xunmin's prepared remarks were suddenly swallowed back.
He was a straightforward person and directly offered Lijiapo 200,000 yuan in compensation.
Two hundred thousand is no small sum, and at that moment, a middle-aged man behind Guo Xunmin was about to speak up to stop him.
However, before he could finish speaking, he was startled back by a casual look from Guo Xunmin.
All of this came to Li Xiangdong's attention.
Guo Xunmin's prestige in Hamawo is evident.
Li Xiangdong sighed inwardly.
Like flowers in full bloom and oil on a blazing fire, Guo Xunmin was at the height of his career, but the day his empire collapsed was only a few years away.
Having foreseen the future, Li Xiangdong felt a pang of pity. Coupled with his deep admiration for Guo Xunmin, he couldn't help but want to say a few more words.
Guo Xunmin waved for the people following him to wait aside, and he and Li Xiangdong went to talk under a tree in the yard.
It was September, a time of clear skies, crisp autumn air, and bright sunshine.
The persimmon tree in the yard stood tall and straight, with lush branches and leaves, and was laden with heavy fruit.
These persimmons resemble little lanterns, bright red and eye-catching.
Li Xiangdong had a thousand words in his heart, but for a moment, he didn't know where to begin.
Seeing Li Xiangdong hesitate, Guo Xunmin patiently asked, "Xiangdong, is there something you need my help with?"
It must be a very difficult thing to say.
However, he was not afraid, and in fact, he hoped that Li Xiangdong would make a request that would put him in a difficult position.
Guo Xunmin squinted, using her sunglasses to carefully examine the young man in front of her.
He has become taller and more composed than he did a few years ago, and his whole being seems to radiate light.
Guo Xunmin admires Li Xiangdong, and often expresses the sentiment that "it is like a beautiful orchid or a jade tree, which one wishes to grow in the courtyard."
It was this young man who helped him when he was at his lowest point, and all these years, the thing he wanted to do most was to repay that kindness tenfold.
Li Xiangdong understood Guo Xunmin's thoughts almost instantly.
He looked intently at Guo Xunmin's sunglasses and said, "Uncle Guo, there's something I know I shouldn't say, but Mingxin and I have known each other for a while, and you are a senior I respect. Please don't think I'm being offensive if I say this."
Guo Xunmin raised her hand, "Go ahead and say it."
"Uncle Guo, I think it's better to be low-key."
Upon hearing this, Guo Xunmin sneered, "You also think that we farmers don't deserve a good life?"
That's not what I meant...
Guo Xunmin quickly interrupted Li Xiangdong, "That's what you mean! Xiangdong, I really didn't expect that you would be brainwashed too!"
Guo Xunmin, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, started spinning around with her hands behind her back.
"We farmers earn our living through hard work, and whatever we enjoy now is what we deserve! We haven't stolen or robbed! Why can officials stay in VIP wards and eat delicacies? It's a sin for us farmers to enjoy ourselves?"
Guo Xunmin was clearly furious, panting heavily. "Everyone says I'm a local tyrant, that the whole Toad's Nest is Guo's shop! Humph, so what? I think they're just jealous! They're envious!"
"Why can't a peasant be an emperor? What's wrong with being an emperor? Isn't being an emperor a human being?"
"The emperor is meant to be the master of the land, but can't we peasants be the masters of our land?"
"Why do we struggle so hard? Isn't it so that everyone can live the good life that only emperors could live, and be able to rise up and become masters of their own destiny?"
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