"Boss Qin!"
"Hello, Boss Qin!"
"Boss Qin, we've finally been waiting for you, waiting for stars and moon!"
As soon as Qin Chuan got out of the car, he was greeted with all sorts of greetings, the villagers' faces filled with immense joy and enthusiasm, more so than if they had seen their own parents.
"Hello everyone!"
"Have you all eaten lunch?"
Qin Chuan waved to the enthusiastic villagers, his attitude very casual and approachable.
"We've eaten!"
"Just ate!"
"Boss Qin, have you eaten? If not, come to my house!"
Qin Chuan chuckled and waved his hand, "We just ate too. Well then... since everyone is so enthusiastic, I won't hold back!"
"It's like this, after we left here yesterday, we visited various places around here and basically got a handle on the housing prices in the entire county."
"The price of houses in our Huangjia Village is around 260 per square meter..."
Before Qin Chuan could even finish speaking, the previously enthusiastic villagers' expressions changed drastically, and they let out low groans.
"Boss Qin, you're not going to offer such a price, are you?"
"Yeah, that's too low!"
"We can sell it to anyone at this price, why should we sell it to you, an outsider!"
"As expected, outsiders are all black-hearted, not a single good one!"
"I knew it, how could the landlord family have such a compassionate heart? They are all executioners who feast on human blood steamed buns! I'm not selling anymore!"
The villagers, who were incredibly enthusiastic just a minute ago, changed their tune in the blink of an eye, their expressions flipping faster than a book. Some even started hurling vicious insults.
The scene instantly descended into chaos and clamor, and many villagers looked at Qin Chuan and Qin Gang with disgust instead of enthusiasm.
"Scram, our Huangjia Village doesn't welcome black-hearted merchants like you!"
"Hurry up and get lost, we're not selling!"
The crowd was enraged, and this scene completely bewildered Qin Gang. He never expected the villagers to change their attitudes so quickly. One second they were calling him "Boss Qin," and the next they were spewing abuse. He was furious and clenched his fists.
However, at this moment, a hand quickly tugged at him. Qin Gang turned his head and saw his younger brother, looking calm, as if he hadn't heard the villagers' insults at all.
"Village Chief, the people in your village are truly passionate individuals!"
Ignoring the surrounding curses, Qin Chuan turned to the village chief, Huang Naixiang, with a smile.
Huang Naixiang was slightly embarrassed but still said, "Boss Qin, it's actually not the villagers' fault. Who wouldn't want to sell their house for a good price? The price you offered just now is really too little!"
"But I haven't finished speaking yet?"
Qin Chuan looked innocent, like a victim.
This made Huang Naixiang pause for a moment, then his eyes flashed, as if he had thought of something. He immediately raised his voice and roared, "All of you, shut up!"
"What are you all doing, trying to overthrow the heavens?"
"Boss Qin hasn't finished speaking yet!"
With Huang Naixiang's roar, the previously noisy crowd gradually quieted down, and all eyes converged on Qin Chuan's face again.
Facing the eyes filled with various emotions, Qin Chuan coughed and said, "Were you all done with your curses just now?"
"I feel very innocent. I hadn't finished speaking yet, and you all cursed me for no reason. Do you want me to leave?"
"Boss Qin, don't stoop to the level of these ignorant villagers. They are uncultured country bumpkins. For a distinguished person like you, it would be beneath your dignity to argue with them!"
Huang Naixiang said with a flattering smile, and it was a rather clever compliment. As expected of someone elected as the village chief, he had some skills.
Qin Chuan didn't bother to dwell on it. Now, these villagers only cared about money. As long as the money was right, they would treat you like a grandfather.
But if the money wasn't enough, you would be a grandson in an instant, and they would curse your ancestors from beyond the grave.
"I said earlier, the current housing price in your Huangjia Village is around 260 per square meter!"
Qin Chuan said loudly.
"However, since it's for demolition, it's naturally impossible to give it at this price!"
"Everyone wants to get more money, which is understandable!"
As Qin Chuan finished his explanation, the angry villagers' expressions gradually improved, and hopeful gazes reappeared.
"Then, Boss Qin, how much can you actually offer?"
A villager asked loudly.
"Yeah, how much can you offer?"
"Talking is cheap, showing results is what matters. Offering the real money is what makes a good boss!"
"Can it be 300 per square meter?"
All sorts of questions arose, endlessly.
Qin Chuan's gaze calmly swept over the faces around him. Only when he had everyone anxiously waiting did he slowly speak, "300 is too high a price, I can't afford it!"
"And my money didn't come from a strong wind!"
"The highest I can offer is 280 per square meter!"
"Those who are willing to accept this price, and who live by the roadside, bring out your property deeds for the transaction. If not, then forget it, I won't force anyone!"
Buzz!!!
As Qin Chuan's final answer fell, the crowd immediately erupted, whispering and discussing amongst themselves.
Some rejoiced, others lamented.
After all, this price was 20 yuan higher per square meter than the current market price. For a hundred square meters, that was 2,000 yuan, which was almost a year's salary.
2,000 yuan was not a small sum in this era, and every household was discussing it.
However, some who did not live by the roadside wore dejected expressions because, according to what Qin Chuan had just said, they seemed to have no hope of being chosen.
"Village Chief, come here for a moment!"
While the villagers were discussing, Qin Chuan quietly whispered to Huang Naixiang and walked towards a secluded corner.
Huang Naixiang, not understanding why, followed with a puzzled look.
"Boss Qin, what is it?"
Huang Naixiang asked.
"Village Chief Huang, here, have a smoke first!"
Qin Chuan handed him a cigarette, and they both puffed away.
"Village Chief, what do you think of the price I offered?"
After a moment of silence, Qin Chuan asked.
"It's not high, but not low either. It's within the normal range!"
Huang Naixiang answered honestly.
"Yes, this price is also something we've carefully considered. Although we factory owners are wealthier than you, our daily expenses are also very high. Sometimes, when we encounter financial difficulties, we live worse than dogs!"
Qin Chuan said slowly, his tone low.
"Then are you willing to relocate?"
Huang Naixiang was startled, then gave a wry smile. "Boss Qin, this is also what I'm struggling with right now. I don't know how to choose!"
"People have deep roots of affection. Huangjia Village is the root where our ancestors have lived for generations. Although everyone wants to relocate and get money, when it really comes down to it, they are reluctant to part with it!"
"After all, once the house is demolished, it means you no longer have your own home..."
Qin Chuan smiled, "In my opinion, this is not a problem. After the people of Huangjia Village receive their compensation, they can go to the city center and buy houses in better locations."
"You can come back for ancestral worship during festivals and holidays! You can even continue farming, as the city center is very close to here!"
"To be honest, I'm quite fond of this area. If Village Chief Huang is willing to lend a small hand, I can offer your property at 300 yuan per square meter!"
"Even a little more is not impossible!"