Ye Dian returned to the village in the afternoon again, at dusk.
The chubby guy didn't expect Ye Tiancheng to be back and rushed to greet him.
"I never thought you'd actually return, it's such a surprise."
"What do you mean by that? Am I supposed to disappear halfway?" Ye Tiancheng was very annoyed and glared at the chubby guy. The chubby guy laughed and said, "It's like you were intercepted on the road. The first time you were intercepted and you managed, they'll definitely bring more people to get you. If you're that lucky the second time, I'd be surprised."
"What's so surprising about that? I dealt with them all again," Ye Tiancheng said nonchalantly. Hearing Ye Tiancheng's words, he was completely bewildered and had no idea what was going on. Of course, this was not a problem to dwell on; the more he dwelled on it, the more problems would arise. Therefore, they should calm down and think about their next plans, not argue here. At this moment, the village chief, Hou Dabao, walked over, rubbing his hands and looking at Ye Tiancheng. "The project will be completed soon, in five days at most. The unpaved road is easier, but the cement road will take time. This progress will be very slow. Will this affect your plans?"
Ye Tiancheng was now the richest person in the village, making the village chief feel he should curry favor with him, so he spoke to him very politely. However, he couldn't hold back.
Seeing the village chief like this made Ye Tiancheng feel very awkward. Ye Tiancheng
"Alright, just treat me like you used to. I'm not used to others flattering me..." Seeing the village chief being so nice to him, he felt a bit uncomfortable. Although he had money, he was still the same person as before, with no changes at all.
"I can't believe you're still so low-key even after getting rich. You've truly touched me, moved me to tears."
This flattery made Ye Tiancheng feel speechless. He rolled his eyes at the village chief and said, "Uncle, please don't be like this. I just want to be a low-key and wealthy person. Besides, we've lived together for three years. Please don't be like this, it makes me really uncomfortable. Let's go back to how it was before, do what you need to do, say what you need to say. Isn't it more natural this way?" Ye Tiancheng was getting angry, and his tone of voice became a bit heavier.
"Whatever you say goes, you're right now." The chubby guy felt that looking at the wine in the cup, every cup was first offered to the rich. It's because the rich are noble that they are respected. Otherwise, why would there be the poor and the lowly? The poor are lowly...
"Chubby guy, get out of my way. Don't bring your petty farmer's mentality to theorize with me. I don't buy that." Ye Tiancheng finished speaking and kicked him. The chubby guy yelped in pain and scrambled away.
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They passed the fifth day quickly in this bickering.
The road hardening was successful. Because there was plenty of sunshine these few days, the road was very dry after hardening and was completely ready for vehicles.
As soon as the road was completed, firecrackers were set off to celebrate enthusiastically.
Just as they were about to set off the firecrackers, a luxury car suddenly drove over. Ye Tiancheng recognized this luxury car; it belonged to Su Muxian.
Ye Tiancheng was very surprised. It wasn't time to deliver pears yet, so why had she come?
The luxury car stopped, and it wasn't Su Muxian who got out, but a venerable old man.
The old man was Su Muxian's father, Su Dezheng.
Without a word, Su Dezheng walked directly to Ye Tiancheng and said respectfully, "Young man, I'm willing to invest 10 million yuan to help you establish a horticultural center."
"Ten million yuan..."
As these words were spoken, the entire place fell silent. Everyone's breath caught in their throats, afraid to exhale.
In their eyes, 1,000 yuan was already an astronomical figure, let alone 10 million yuan. What was the concept of 10 million yuan? Perhaps their ancestors for eighteen generations hadn't earned so much money. Farmers, after all, earned only twenty to thirty yuan a month, which amounted to only two to three thousand yuan a year.
After deducting various expenses, only a little over 1,000 yuan remained.
Therefore, people who sold equipment in online games would shout in the world for farmers not to come. The word "farmer" had become a synonym for the poor. As soon as you said you were a farmer, others would look at you with disdain. In this country, being a farmer meant being nailed to the pillar of shame.
"If the old gentleman is willing to invest 10 million yuan in me, it proves you have a discerning eye for talent. I won't waste any more words. I gladly accept your investment." Ye Tiancheng had no intention of refusing and agreed heartily.
"That's very good. I'll take 40% and you'll take 60%." Su Dezheng looked at Ye Tiancheng, hoping he would accept the proposal. Ye Tiancheng didn't say much, as he was only contributing his effort while Su Dezheng was providing the money, so it was natural for him to get a larger share.
"If there are no objections, shall we sign the contract at the village office?" Ye Tiancheng asked Su Dezheng.
Su Dezheng nodded, but at the same time, he shook his head. He glanced at the car, and at that moment, an older man, even older than him, got out of the car. This elderly man had white hair and was Su Dezheng's butler. He carried a leather bag and took out two documents from it.
"I've already prepared them. We can sign them here. Take a look at the contract. If there are no modifications needed, sign it. If modifications are needed, we'll have to sign another day."
Ye Tiancheng took the contract from the butler, glanced at it, and finding no issues, directly signed his name and handed the contract to Su Dezheng.
Su Dezheng hadn't expected Ye Tiancheng to be so straightforward, as the contract contained many clauses that involved the Su family's interests and were somewhat unfair to Ye Tiancheng.
"I've already conceded twenty percent of the profit, and I'm essentially getting something for nothing, just contributing some effort. So, even if there are minor flaws in the contract, it's fine."
Ye Tiancheng knew what Su Dezheng was worried about, so he immediately spoke up, dispelling his doubts.
Hearing Ye Tiancheng speak like this, Su Dezheng said no more and also signed the contract, giving one copy to Ye Tiancheng.
With the contract in hand, Ye Tiancheng was as good as having money immediately.
"My youngest daughter gave you a bank card earlier, and I've already transferred the money to it. Please check." As soon as Su Dezheng finished speaking, Ye Tiancheng's phone rang, displaying his bank card balance. Seeing the extra 10 million yuan in his bank card, he was overjoyed. Therefore, reality was the most important thing. From now on, he began a new round of competition and proceeded with his next plan.
"The new round of competition will be very fierce. I hope you won't be eliminated in this round. There are many people in the horticultural business now, and the economy is getting worse year by year, very sluggish. It's very difficult to carve out a path for yourself..."
At this moment, he did not forget to remind him. He himself had climbed out of this bloody business world and felt it necessary to remind the younger generation not to forget their original intentions, otherwise, they would perish without a burial place...
However, his words certainly served as a wake-up call for him. He deeply remembered this point, and the subsequent matters were only natural. He harbored no resentment and clearly remembered what he needed to do. Therefore, he calmly admitted his shortcomings. In the face of major right and wrong, Ye Tiancheng saw things very clearly. No matter what, he had to recognize his own shortcomings at the most crucial moment. Seeing him like this, Shen Shi was very puzzled. He could never understand why he would admit his mistakes at this time, when he had said so much to him earlier, yet he wouldn't admit his mistakes and shortcomings at all. This was only natural.
Because there was no need to consider so many issues when talking to Shen Shi before. Now that he had to consider so many issues, he needed to recognize the time and start from himself.
"Alright, young man, I'm leaving. Call me if you need anything." Su Dezheng said, handing a business card to Ye Tiancheng. Ye Tiancheng saw that the business card was gilded and written in a magnificent manner, a complete business card of a successful entrepreneur. He received the card with great trepidation and carefully tucked it into his pocket.
"Okay, Mr. Su, I'll remember," Ye Tiancheng said with great trepidation. He had never imagined he would have such a day. This day had come too suddenly, as if a gold brick had suddenly fallen from the sky and hit his head.
After Su Dezheng left, he came back to his senses and suddenly realized he was acting like a fool.
"I'm really too drunk, to be like this..."
Ye Tiancheng looked down on himself, but there was nothing he could do. What had happened could no longer be changed.
Time flowed by like water, and years could never be turned back. Many things that were missed were truly missed, so one should cherish them even more in the future. Thinking about it, he couldn't help but want to slap himself. When he truly recalled those past events, many things had already become the past and could no longer be recalled or regretted.
After Su Dezheng left, he made a phone call in the car.
He called his daughter. After his daughter answered, before her father could even speak, she said, "Dad, how did this mission go?"
"What else is there to say? That kid was so happy he couldn't close his mouth, still too young. Back in my day when I did business, even if someone invested a hundred million, I was as calm as roasting wine with green plums. That kid has no foresight at all, he's too easily seen through..."
"Oh, Dad, stop talking. He's still young. Youth is all about making mistakes. When he can't make mistakes anymore, he'll just do his own thing honestly. I don't believe you've never regretted anything or made any mistakes."
"That's unavoidable, because you didn't see me when I was young, so I can brag now." Su Dezheng, pushed to the wall by his daughter, finally uttered this unreasonable remark. Hearing her father say this, she burst into laughter.
"What are you laughing at? This is all for you. And you know Hou Mingzhu. If we do this, won't it displease the Hou family, and consequently offend all the Hou family members?" Su Dezheng asked his daughter worriedly.
"Don't tell me about this, because I don't know what to do either. Let's just take it one step at a time." Su Muxian smiled and said somewhat impatiently. She really didn't expect her daughter to speak to her so disrespectfully, and immediately hung up the phone because she felt it was too difficult to talk to women. This daughter was just like her daughter, always poking at her sore spots.
When he mentioned these things, he couldn't help but worry that his daughter might do something drastic, which would be a big trouble for him and might cause her to regret it deeply.
Su Dezheng spoke cautiously, afraid that his daughter might have a moment of confusion and get angry at him, her father. At that time, he would truly suffer.
Children nowadays are all pampered. They get angry at the slightest provocation and never consider the thoughts of the elderly. Thinking about it, life is not very satisfactory. Although he worried about not having enough money like the poor and lived in constant anxiety, the rich also had their own worries and hardships, which only the rich knew.