542: Chapter 224 – Worry-Free for Everything (5,000 words, please subscribe!)_3 542: Chapter 224 – Worry-Free for Everything (5,000 words, please subscribe!)_3 The bigger the event, the less you worry about someone trying to sabotage it, the whole village is watching!
Those who got the cows through their connections, in order not to embarrass the person who pulled strings for them, and not to lose face themselves, would definitely do their best.
Otherwise, they wouldn’t be able to keep up appearances afterward.
Lin Baoguo agreed, “That’s the right way to do it.
This is the principle we adhere to here.
You seem to have a clear head!
Right, the village asked if you’re planning to hold an opening ceremony.
After all, the company has been established and it’s the biggest company in our village.
Lots of people are waiting to come!”
Yan Fei was not pleased with this, “What are they waiting to come for?
Just to freeload?
I’m too busy for this.
Hold a ceremony?
I’ve barely got some loan, it’s not easy for me, buddy.
Not happening!”
Everyone laughed at his reaction.
“Hey kid, don’t worry!
Listen to me…” Lin Baoguo responded hastily.
“Mayor Chen has made it clear that no one is allowed to freeload.
Besides, with your bad temper, who dares to annoy you?
Just hold a plaque hanging ceremony, put up some firecrackers, pull a few red banners, everyone takes some pictures.
You’re a big boss now, can’t you spare a little money?”
“If that’s all it takes, we—the Credit Cooperative—can cover that cost.
You are now our biggest client.
We can’t give much, but we can certainly support you in this aspect.” Director Yao quickly agreed.
“If you need help, I have people.
You can command our village militia …
” Old Pan joked.
After laughing, he self-mockingly added.
“Forget it, I guess you don’t need me.
Your words carry more weight than mine these days.
They would probably be stampeding to come and help.”
Ma Yongming waited for everyone to stop laughing before he had the chance to speak: “That’s perfect.
You should prepare a few days ahead.
I’ll start the construction of the foundation.
By that time, I might be able to soak up some of your good luck for the building to prosper.
We can’t drag you, the big boss, down, can we?
I’ll front the money for you so you can go buy those cows, I’m not in a hurry here.”
Seeing this, Lin Baoguo simply said, “Alright, stop arguing and get back to work!
We will take care of this for you.
You don’t have to do anything, just show up and let everyone use your entrance.
Is that acceptable?”
Without any hint of embarrassment, Yan Fei responded, “Sounds good.
You guys go ahead and start prepping!
Whenever you have a date set, I’ll prepare more calves.
Those picking up cows can come at that time, so you can’t accuse me of not cooperating.”
“Good lad, I see it now, you are just a miser who won’t part with a penny unless there’s a clear benefit!” Old Pan made a playful remark.
Everyone laughed, a touch of envy in their laughter.
This man has reached a different level of grandeur.
Just look at Yan Fei now.
When he needs money, the Credit Cooperative extends the loan to him; a small issue alerting the top officials of the village, with everyone enthusiastically offering help.
Minor grievances are handled by someone on his behalf, he honestly has no worries!
Once everyone had left, Lin Baoguo rushed back: “Xiao Fei, could you hold off on the construction of the rooms for now, and focus on getting the entrance gate up?”
Yan Fei, who was discussing important matters with Xu Xiaoyan, looked incredulous: “What’s happening?”
“Leaders from the county might also be coming.
It might not look good if we just have a construction site when they’re here.” Lin Baoguo explained.
“What are they coming here for?” Yan Fei asked inadvertently.
“Now that you’ve got your loan, combined with your other business endeavors, you’re practically a millionaire!
How many are there like you in the whole county?
Besides, you’re doing this to help reduce poverty in the county and village.
Do you think the county can just ignore that?” Realizing Yan Fei’s lack of interest, Lin Baoguo started to vent his frustration.
Although Yan Fei appeared dismissive, he had been thinking about his successful errands at various offices and departments, where his requests would always receive priority.
He was envied by many who were still waiting in line.
Feeling guilty, he nodded: “Alright, I’ll find Uncle Ming shortly and ask him to bring some men over.
Let’s at least make the entrance gate look good.”
“That’s better.
Once we have the date set, let me know how long you need to prepare for the purchase of the calves.
We will also start preparing our end.” That relaxed Lin Baoguo.
He knew his nephew was not easy to deal with, which is why he ran around passing messages.
He was genuinely afraid the young man would lose his temper, which would leave him in an awkward position.
People become cocky when they’ve got ability!
Usually when people want to hold a grand opening, they’ll use their connections to invite leaders from the village, hoping that a government official can add prestige to their business.
But, Boss Yan is the complete opposite!
Everyone in the village was careful not to upset him, afraid that he’d cancel the ceremony.
Can you be any cockier?
Initially, he had hoped that Yan would at least prepare some tables, chairs, stools, and tea, as there would be a lot of leaders coming and it would be embarrassing if there were nowhere for them to sit.
But now, Lin Baoguo didn’t even bother mentioning it, he thought of getting some items sent over on his own.
“It won’t take me long to prepare.
Buying cows is a quick process for me.
A trip around the neighboring villages will be sufficient.
If not, I can always go to the counties to the west.
Whenever the entrance gate is ready, we can hold the ceremony.
I’ll check with Uncle Ming to see how long it’ll take.” Yan Fei agreed.
“By the way, do I need to send out invitations?”
Lin Baoguo was so touched he almost had tears in his eyes.
If you’re not my nephew, am I your nephew?
You finally have some sense of decency, even thinking of sending invitations.
“No need for invitations.
Word about the event has already spread, you won’t have to send them.
There will be plenty of people hoping to make an appearance.
If a top official from the county makes an appearance, employees from related departments won’t dare not to attend, or else their years of work would have been in vain!
It’s the same case in our area, there are more people wanting to suck up to you than those to the leaders.
You won’t even have to invite them, those who want to come will show up themselves…”
Speaking of this, he suddenly thought that his initial plan of sending tables, chairs, stools, and tea seems inappropriate.
If he did those things, won’t he be stealing others’ opportunities?
So, he decided to spread the word around instead.
Judging by the number of eager offers, it seemed better to leave the opportunity to others.
With this thought, he suddenly felt a sense of righteousness, which put him at ease…