Cheng Maixiang observed Secretary Song's expression while speaking cautiously. She knew that in this era, it was very difficult for collective enterprises to obtain loans. State-owned banks would not lend at all, and rural credit cooperatives were afraid that they could not come up with so much money at once.
Cheng Maiqing was shocked when he heard the girl say that. His thinking was still deeply influenced by the countryside, and he still thought of loans as debts. He knew very well the oppressive feeling of carrying debts on his shoulders. Moreover, if he borrowed money from a bank, he would have to pay it back with both principal and interest, so wouldn't that be a big loss?
"Secretary Song, don't listen to my sister's nonsense. We won't borrow money. If it really doesn't work out, we won't pay out the dividends from the garment factory this year. All of it will be used to expand the garment factory."
"No!" Cheng Maixiang and Secretary Song said in unison. They looked at each other and burst into laughter at the same time.
"Come on, Comrade Xiao Cheng, tell me your opinion first."
Cheng Maixiang was not modest and immediately said, "Brother, since we have already announced the dividends to the villagers, there is no reason to take them back. Otherwise, if we change our orders every day, who in the village will trust the brigade anymore?
Furthermore, the villagers have worked hard for a year and are hoping to get more money to have a good New Year. This garment workshop is their only hope besides the work points in the village, and we cannot deprive them of this hope.
I know my brother is worried that I might not be able to repay the loan and end up in debt. Don't worry, since I dare to borrow, I have the confidence to repay it and will never starve."
"Look, it's still Comrade Xiao Cheng who dares to think and act. As his brother, you should learn from him."
Secretary Song was very satisfied with Cheng Maixiang's words and said to her, "Comrade Cheng, first look for a site nearby. If you find a suitable one, let me know as soon as possible and I will help you coordinate it. If you can't find one, that's fine. Just write me a detailed proposal and I'll have the county bank approve 50,000 yuan. I'll act as a guarantor. Is that enough?"
Cheng Maixiang was surprised and happy. Fifty thousand yuan, she never expected that Secretary Song could give so much money with just a wave of his hand.
"That's enough," Cheng Maixiang nodded repeatedly. "It's much more than I expected. I can't use it at all."
"Okay, Comrade Xiao Cheng, let's make it a deal. The New Year is coming soon. I wish you and your family and all the villagers of Shuangshui Village a happy new year. I'll be waiting for your good news after the New Year."
Ruan Peiling suddenly chuckled, "Secretary Song, after the New Year, Maizi is not only planning to expand the factory, but also getting married. Which good news are you waiting for?"
Secretary Song immediately burst into laughter. "Comrade Xiao Cheng, that's truly a coincidence. Now that I've heard the news, you must send me a copy of your wedding invitation when the time comes. Otherwise, I won't agree."
Cheng Maixiang hadn't expected that Ruan Peiling would actually tell Secretary Song about her marriage. She glared at her fiercely, then said to Secretary Song with a smile, "If Secretary Song is willing to come, then I'm naturally more than happy to have you. It will bring honor to the entire Shuangshui Village."
Secretary Song laughed and politely declined Cheng Maiqing's offer to invite him to dinner. He took Secretary Fang and insisted on leaving. However, Ruan Peiling expressed her desire to stay and talk to Cheng Maixiang, and Secretary Song agreed with a smile.
After the three of them saw Secretary Song and Secretary Fang off, Cheng Maixiang took Ruan Peiling home, thanking her as they walked.
"Pei Ling, thank you so much for telling Secretary Song about the situation in Shuangshui Village. That's why I invited him to Shuangshui Village and helped me solve such a big problem."
"Although I really want to accept your favor, and I don't consider myself a noble person, I, Ruan Peiling, will never take credit for someone else's work. This time, it really wasn't my credit. You're thanking the wrong person."
"Didn't you deliberately mention the income of the villagers in Shuangshui Village in front of Secretary Fang, causing Secretary Fang to repeat what you said to Secretary Song, which is why Secretary Song learned everything about the Shuangshui Village garment workshop in such a short time?"
Cheng Maixiang was very surprised, and Secretary Song also said that it was Secretary Fang who told him that this time they came to Shuangshui Village and brought Ruan Peiling with them alone. It seemed that she was the source of the information.
"It's true that I deliberately showed off Shuangshui Village in front of Secretary Fang, but it was your boyfriend, Lin Jiayu, who found me privately and asked me to say this in front of Secretary Fang, saying that this would help you. I listened to his idea and thought it was a good one, so I did as he said."
Cheng Maixiang was shocked. She really didn't expect that all this was instigated by Lin Jiayu.
"Come to think of it, Maizi, your boyfriend is really resourceful. He came to me and told me that he had a big problem and only I could help him solve it. He asked me if I was willing to help. He was just talking nonsense. We are friends, so who would help you if I didn't?
I asked him what was wrong, and he said that you wanted to expand the factory, but you had no site, and you wanted to build a new factory but you didn't have enough funds. You had to rely on the government for approval, so you needed Secretary Song from the county government to help.
The city is now selecting advanced individuals and groups. As long as I can help you get this position, there will be hope for the garment workshop to expand production. He asked me to find a way to let Secretary Song know the situation in Shuangshui Village.
This was a piece of cake for me. I covered the news in the county ** every day and was very familiar with Secretary Fang who was beside Secretary Song. I found an excuse to ask him out for dinner and deliberately mentioned the great achievements of the Shuangshui Village Garment Factory. It really aroused his interest. He repeatedly asked me for details about the garment factory, and I knew there was a way.
After he returned, he reported the situation in Shuangshui Village to Secretary Song. When Secretary Song heard about it, he called me to his office that same day and asked me a lot of questions about you and the garment factory.
Maizi, after all, it is you who have achieved the best results. Each household in the village earns several hundred yuan, which is more than what many people in state-owned factories earn. Even I can't help but envy them when I hear it. Secretary Song's eyes lit up when he heard this number, and then he decided to come to Shuangshui Village today to take a look. He didn't allow me to notify you in advance because he wanted to see the real situation.
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