There's no turning back now that the arrow has been released. Since he had already said it, Xu An no longer held back and, without waiting for the others in the courtyard to react, revealed all his thoughts.
"I've been watched by everyone grow up, and I also invested in that mudflat. I'm not going to do something like trying to gain the big picture while losing the small details."
"Secondly, according to your plan, Grandpa, it's unrealistic to wait three to five years to develop it. The development of the golden coastline resources in Beitun Town next door has been underway for less than three months, and Beitun Town's monthly income has already reached 86 million RMB. With such a successful example as Beitun Town, this even rarer hot spring will definitely attract attention."
Xu An looked around at everyone in the courtyard and asked a question.
"When those two thugs came to our mudflats with poison canisters, did you really think it was just a spur-of-the-moment thing for them? We just discovered a hot spring here, and this happened in less than half a month. Who can believe that no one was directing them?"
"This offshore hot spring is like a hen that lays golden eggs. The longer we wait, the more people will be eyeing it. Right now, there are people helping us hold the line, but what about three to five years from now?"
"Anzi, we've all considered what you've said before." Seeing the atmosphere getting tense, Xu Dongliang quickly stepped in to smooth things over, saying, "That's why we were just talking about whether to find a contractor to cooperate with on the development!"
"Since we're looking for a contractor, aren't I the best choice?" Xu An brought the topic back to the beginning and said decisively, "Transfer the right to use the hot spring to me, and the hot spring will be ready for development by the end of this month at the earliest, and the beginning of next month at the latest!"
Since hearing what Xu An said, the second grandfather had remained silent. At this moment, he reached for his water glass and drank it all in one gulp. Because he drank so quickly, some water spilled from the corner of his lips, quickly running down his meticulously groomed goatee and dripping onto the ground with a barely audible 'plop' sound.
"Anzi, did you just hear about the development cost of this hot spring? It's not just a few hundred thousand," Xu Dongliang whispered a reminder.
"I heard you." Xu An nodded emphatically, then repeated the cost information he had just heard, and said seriously, "I can't come up with fifty or sixty million, but I still can't cover the first phase of development costs, which is around eight million."
Xu An wanted to continue speaking, but his second grandfather stopped him with a gesture.
"The meeting is adjourned. Just pretend you didn't hear what Anzi said. Meeting adjourned!" After saying that, the second grandfather turned to Xu An: "Anzi, you stay!"
Xu An, who was still hesitating about whether to leave together, understood after hearing this. His second grandfather was planning to have a detailed talk with him about this matter. After seeing everyone else off from his second grandfather's courtyard, Xu An and his second grandfather sat down facing each other.
"Did you pay back the 1.2 million you invested in the mudflats to the bank?"
"No, it's a one-year term. The interest is the same whether you pay it back early or late. I'll pay it back when the term is up," Xu An said, shaking his head.
"So the money you plan to use to develop the hot spring source came from the money you've earned from doing business these past few months?" Grandpa continued to press.
"No, it's still a loan."
"You haven't even paid back your last loan yet, how can the bank approve another loan for you?"
“Last time, I took out a loan using the business license. This time, I plan to use the company's real estate and taxes as collateral for a loan.” Xu An said, noticing his second grandfather's displeasure, and quickly explained, “This loan isn't because I want to develop the hot spring; it's a planned loan. It just happened to come across the hot spring issue.”
Afterwards, Xu An explained the development plans for the two stores under Xu's Catering to his second grandfather in detail, and then added, "I've calculated it. This loan of over 20 million yuan sounds like a lot, but as long as Xu's Catering operates normally, it can be earned back in just two years."
After listening to Xu An's string of words, the second grandfather couldn't help but drink two more glasses of water, and then looked Xu An up and down with a questioning gaze.
"Back in June, I heard you wanted to open a boxed lunch stall to earn some money to supplement your family's income. At that time, I felt that you had finally grown up. Then in July, you rented a shop to open a fast food restaurant, which proved that you were making money. Everyone was genuinely happy for you."
"Then the news spread that you weren't planning to go to university. Everyone knew about your family's situation, so they neither supported nor opposed your decision. After all, you opened a shop and had a legitimate business. You might not become rich, but you could certainly live a comfortable life."
"We thought that was it, but then you turned around and pulled out 1.2 million to invest in the village. Everyone was really shocked. We never expected that in less than a month, you could say that making a million or eight million wouldn't be a problem."
"You, you," Second Grandfather chuckled, pointing at Xu An in the air with his hand. His expression was a mixture of relief, admiration, and reassurance, and he said in a tone full of affection, "I was thinking of giving you a hand from behind before, but now it seems I don't need to anymore."
"Why wouldn't I need it? The reason I invested so much in Xu Family Village is so that if the business fails one day, I'll have a way out!" Xu An said with a half-serious smile, "At that time, Second Grandfather, you'll be my support, so don't look down on me!"
"Stop saying such discouraging things. Spit it out and say it again. I'm still hoping you'll become a big boss and protect our Xu Family Village."
The old man and the young woman seemed to forget their respective ages as they talked, each taking turns envisioning the future of Xu's Catering and the future of Xu Family Village.
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