The ribbon cutters put on white gauze gloves, picked up scissors, and got ready. As the host shouted one, two, three, the five ribbon cutters cut the red silk cloth in front of them with one knife.
Applause and firecrackers rang out, and the servants walked down the "ribbon-cutting stage" one after another. The town government team came forward to shake hands with the county leaders and thank them for coming.
The sound of firecrackers rang out on the streets, the gong and drum team beat gongs and drums, and the dragon and lion dance teams walked towards the streets while dancing.
The market opened on the first street of the town.
Mayor Zhang was grinning from ear to ear, and the town's major reform was almost complete.
The county leaders were not in a hurry to leave, but walked slowly north with the dragon and lion dance teams. They had not yet seen the renovation of the old street.
When the market opened on Xindong Street, they came and left in a hurry. Today, they had some important business to attend to, so it was a good opportunity to take a look at the great changes in the town.
Mayor Zhang naturally accompanied them. Zhou Xiang and Ling Ran said goodbye to the county officials and were about to leave.
The deputy county chief joked that she was trying to escape being the host.
Zhou Xiang shrugged. "Deputy County Magistrate, you're wrong. The mayor is the host. However, I know he's quite frugal. So, all your expenses today will be on me. He'll be your companion. We have some personal matters to attend to today."
The deputy county chief glanced at the county official and quickly asked, "So, were you still home this morning?"
Zhou thought for a moment, was he planning to talk to her about something again?
"Yes, Ling Ran is out on some business first. We will be out for a while in the next two days."
The deputy county chief breathed a sigh of relief. "After we take a tour, we will visit Zhou's house."
"Okay! I'll be waiting for you all anytime."
Back at Zhou's house, Ling Ran took their ID cards and passports and said, "The county leaders are here. I guess it's about money again. The county town's reconstruction is too slow."
I just discussed this topic with the blind lady yesterday. She already understood that the county town was too slow. It seemed that these people were getting anxious. "Whatever! If they can really open their mouths, I'll make some conditions."
"Teachers?"
"Yes, they have run into trouble. It's a good opportunity to ask them to forcibly send a group of teachers from the county town to me."
Ling Ran nodded, "That's fine, I'm going to the county town."
"good!"
Zhou wanted to start packing his clothes. He was going abroad, and one suitcase couldn't hold much stuff, so he had to prepare something in his ring.
When Lu Jing saw her sister-in-law packing clothes, she came over to help. Zhou Xiang also took the opportunity to sort out the clothes he no longer wore and put them in the closet.
This suite has two bedrooms and a living room, all of which are decorated with display racks for hanging clothes. The other suite is for shoes, bags and two massage beds.
Mother Zhou was always reluctant to enter these two rooms because she felt distressed. If you say that her little girl is a spendthrift, right? But these clothes were all bought by her younger brother. She doesn't like to dress up, so many of them are not worn in time, so her younger brother sent them again.
"Sister-in-law, why are you suddenly tidying up your clothes?"
Zhou Xiang kept asking, "Your boss and I are going on a long trip. You and Lu Ying should take good care of the three treasures. I will ask my parents and my in-laws to stay with us."
Lu Jing was stunned. Her sister-in-law had long since put aside her trivial matters and focused on taking care of the three treasures. She was suddenly going on a long trip, so it must be something important. "When?"
"This afternoon or tomorrow, as soon as possible. You should also pay more attention to Mao Xiaolu. As for Xie Chen, since you have postponed it, then wait until I come back."
"good!"
After thinking for a moment, Zhou Xiang took out a wad of money and handed it to Lu Jing. "Go to the first floor and buy some food. Buy some food that will keep you going. Pack it up neatly."
"yes."
Lu Jing took the money and went downstairs.
Zhou Xiang packed up his things and put all the clothes and shoes he needed to take into the ring before going out to wait for the visitors.
Unexpectedly, after waiting for nearly an hour, the three senior leaders finally arrived at Zhou's house accompanied by Mayor Zhang.
Mrs. Xu served tea, and Mayor Zhang personally poured tea and served water.
The deputy county chief was full of envy. "Miss Zhou, you live such a wonderful life! Even the gods would envy you!"
"I'm just a mortal, what can the gods envy me for?"
"Haha, I'm just making an analogy, but it's not an exaggeration. Not to mention your income, just look at your current residence. It's truly a peaceful place amidst the hustle and bustle, overlooking the bustling world!"
"You're too polite, Deputy County Magistrate. I'm just lazy. To be lazy, I come up with all kinds of ways to save my own energy and enjoy the efforts of others."
"Miss Zhou, you're joking. You enjoy the efforts of others, but you also pay them a corresponding salary. We each get what we need."
After boasting for a while, the deputy county magistrate got to the point, "The changes in the town are unbelievable. I guess even the developed towns in the south may not be able to do so well.
The town can achieve this not only because of Mayor Zhang's courage to think and act, but also because of Miss Zhou's financial support. To be honest, we are ashamed of ourselves!
The reconstruction plan of the county town is ahead of the market town, but it is difficult to push forward due to various reasons. So far, only two-thirds of the main streets have been completed.
The biggest reason is of course funding. Miss Zhou lent us 100 million yuan, which we have invested fully, but the recovery is too slow.
The units were better off, but the private houses all said they couldn't come up with the money. In the end, they became like real estate companies, with installment payments, and the amount of capital occupied increased. In the end, all was invested, and the progress became slower and slower.
We have no other options but to shamelessly approach Miss Zhou again for funding. Hehe, I hope Miss Zhou can lend us another 100 million."
"One hundred million has only rebuilt two-thirds of the main street. Outside the main street, there are many private houses, especially the dilapidated houses in the alleys. They are almost like refugees. I guess they can't even come up with a down payment, right?
If you borrow 100 million, I'm afraid it won't even cover half the city. So, this time I'll lend you 200 million, but I have a condition."
These words immediately made the three leaders stand up excitedly, "Miss Zhou, please speak. We will do our best."
Zhou Xiang calmly asked the three of them to sit down, "Sit down and talk, my conditions are not difficult for you."
The three big leaders laughed and sat down, "I am a little excited."
They were a little embarrassed when they asked to borrow another 100 million yuan, and thought it would be nice if Zhou Xiang could lend them half of it. Who knew there would be an unexpected surprise.
"As you all know, I built a school. The final finishing touches and renovations will be completed next spring. I plan to start recruiting students in the second half of next year. No matter how many students I can recruit, I still need teachers, right?
I am short of teachers, and I can't hire all fresh graduates. Let me put it this way! I want both old, middle-aged and new teachers, from kindergarten to high school. It would be better if there are management talents.
I hope the county can force me to recruit a group of excellent teachers. The salary will naturally be high, and the benefits will be many. The necessary social security and medical insurance will be fully covered. Of course, there will be no housing provident fund because I will be allocated a house here.
Dual-income families have two bedrooms and a living room, while single-income families have two levels: one is one bedroom and a living room, and the other is a four-person dormitory. The housing conditions naturally vary depending on the level. The dean of studies and the principal have three bedrooms and a living room. The conditions, benefits and salary are all very good, right?
But anything new can attract people, except for the new school.
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