Reborn as a female internet celebrity in a county town

Chapter 234 Beating the Autumn Wind

"Let me show you. This month is almost over. The total amount in the account is eight million nine hundred thousand US dollars. I won't count the last few days. Consider this eight million nine hundred thousand US dollars as something I owe you."

Lin Lang did not forget the promise he made to Shen An'an earlier.

He didn't want to take advantage of anyone when it came to money.

"Hmm, when are you going back? Will you come see me when you get back?"

"Of course, I'll even collect interest when I get back."

"Oh, we're already like this, does that mean we'll never be able to get married?"

Lin Lang: "..."

……

Yan Li's phone call interrupted their ambiguous relationship.

Lin Lang returned to his car and waited for a while. After Yan Li came back and left with Shen An'an, he drove back to the hotel.

Back at the hotel, I didn't do anything else but tidy up the room a bit, especially my laptop and camera.

Clothes don't really matter; they can be left here for a few days without any problems.

I have a lot of free time this time, so I'll go back for a trip.

It wasn't that he didn't want to tell Yan Li, but rather that he had decided to go back just half an hour ago.

My dad said that one of my uncles brought some people from the village to our house, saying they wanted him to make some contributions to the village.

Making a contribution? He was extremely interested.

He figured his parents wouldn't be able to handle this, so he decided to go back and check on them.

Anyway, Mi Xiaofan returned yesterday, and Fu Xueqing is leaving tomorrow.

Just as he finished packing his things and was about to go out to get something to eat, his phone rang.

It was an unexpected number.

Song Zhiyuan's.

After he answered the call, he immediately called out, "Uncle Song, is there something you need?"

"Lin Lang, no, no, I should call you President Lin now. Shall we not disturb you now?"

"Uncle Song, please don't be so polite. Just call me by my name. I'm fine right now. If you need anything, please let me know."

Lin Lang respected Song Zhiyuan quite a bit.

He's different from others; he likes to take risks.

For Lin Lang, people who like to experiment are the best, because he also likes to experiment.

Why stay in a small county town if you're not going to make a fuss? The hardships in a small county town can't be any easier than the hardships in a big city.

Song Zhiyuan said, "It's like this, I wanted to ask if you're free. If you are, I'll go to Shanghai tomorrow and I'd like to talk to you about the duck industry."

Song Zhiyuan is now in a difficult situation.

He insisted on thoroughly investigating the Tianshui duck industry in the county, even going so far as to take the matter to the city.

The whole city is watching him make a fool of himself.

Within the system, being too flamboyant or too outspoken can easily lead to being ostracized.

If he can't get the Tianshui duck industry project done, then he can forget about getting anything important done in the county in the future.

Just lie there and wait for your term to end before you leave.

His move was a self-destructive tactic that would inflict heavy damage on the enemy. If he succeeded, his influence in the county would increase, because Tianshui duck industry was definitely problematic!

Those who defend the Tianshui duck industry will be found guilty and derelict in their duties because of this incident.

From now on, whatever I want to do, they will have to cooperate, otherwise I will investigate thoroughly.

Even if the investigation is thorough, it won't do anything to them, but it will at least add a disgraceful entry to their resumes and severely restrict their future.

"Uncle Song, there's no need for you to go to so much trouble. I'll be going back to my hometown tomorrow. But I won't get back until after 4 p.m., and I'll have some other things to take care of then. I'll go to the county to see you on Sunday."

"Going back tomorrow? Okay, I'll pick you up at the high-speed rail station. You have things to do first, we can talk after you're done."

"This...isn't it too troublesome?"

"What's the trouble? Others would love to have this opportunity. It's just that I'm paying more attention to Tianjin Capital. Many people don't even know that Lin Lang from Tianjin Capital is from our Tianshui County. Normally, when a boss like you comes, the county would receive you with the highest level of hospitality. What's a little reception at the station?"

Lin Lang: "..."

"Highest level" my foot! The richest man in the country is being controlled by a mere county magistrate.

"Alright, then I'll trouble you, Uncle Song. My car will arrive at 4:35."

Lin Lang couldn't get a ticket for the first train, so he had to take the second one, which was an hour and a half later.

It seems Shen An'an and her group booked all the business class seats on the first trip...

"Okay, it'll be just me by myself then, don't mind."

"You're being too polite."

……

After hanging up the phone, Song Zhiyuan breathed a sigh of relief.

Lin Lang still remembers this little thing.

Yes, in Lin Lang's eyes at this moment, the matter of Tianshui duck industry was a trivial matter.

The Tianshui duck industry is not profitable; even if it is revitalized, it won't generate much profit.

Compared to the current scale of Tianjin Capital, Lin Lang only needs to lie there for a few days to earn the annual profit of Tianshui Duck Industry.

He really thought Lin Lang wanted to give up on the Tianshui duck industry. He had better opportunities in Shanghai, so it was normal for him to look down on this small county.

What good things can a small county town have? If you develop here and get into a conflict of interest with others, it will be very difficult to resolve.

There is a greater tolerance for mistakes in big cities. For example, some big bosses in Tianshui County become small business owners in big cities. There are plenty of businesses of that size in the city, and a few die every day without anyone noticing.

But what about in county towns? Those small businesses often control all the resources in a particular industry.

What if others want to compete? Even with lower costs, it's difficult to compete with established local stores in the market, and they'll lose money in the long run.

Even if you manage to weather the storm, cutting off someone else's source of income could lead them to resort to underhanded tactics out of anger.

After receiving a positive reply from Lin Lang, Song Zhiyuan finally felt relieved.

In his view, small county towns in China will slowly disappear if they do not seek change.

It's like a gap suddenly appearing in a link of an ecosystem...

It may seem like a natural law of survival of the fittest, but in reality, the entire ecosystem will become increasingly homogeneous and its ability to withstand risks will become weaker and weaker.

If the overall environment changes, they might all go bankrupt.

If Lin Lang is willing to take over the Tianshui duck industry, it means that he will at least devote some of his energy to the county town.

A big shot like him can bring about qualitative changes to a small county by focusing even a little bit of his energy on it. His lack of financial expertise doesn't stop him from thinking Tianjin Capital is incredibly powerful.

As for whether it was Yan Li or Lin Lang's doing, he didn't need to think about it; in his view, the two were the same person.

……

Inside the Xigang Township Government office.

The three people sat on the sofa, surrounded by swirling smoke, creating a scene reminiscent of a fairyland.

One of them was slightly younger, in his thirties; another was bald and had a big belly; and the third simply had a big belly.

The bald man said to the young man, "Lin Bin, there are some things we can't say. Tomorrow, you'll be in charge of guiding things from the sidelines. After all, the town hasn't had any projects for many years, and without projects, there's no way to submit reports or give awards."

Lin Bin immediately replied, "Mayor Feng, don't worry, I will definitely get things done."

He is Lin Yuliang's younger brother. Although they are not cousins ​​under the same uncle or aunt, they share the same great-grandfather.

His grandfather and Lin Yuliang's grandfather were brothers.

Despite being scattered across various villages over the years, we still visit each other during holidays and festivals, and we are considered close relatives.

Lin Yuliang was the thirteenth in his family, while he was the youngest of his generation, ranking sixteenth.

They had just returned from Lin Yuliang's house. Lin Yuliang said they couldn't interfere with those matters and could only wait until Lin Lang returned tomorrow to discuss them.

Another man with a large belly asked, "Just how much money does that Lin Lang have?"

Lin Bin quickly said, "Secretary Liu, according to my investigation, it's definitely over 20 million. That Big Fish Media has a lot of internet celebrities now, including one with 10 million followers. Internet celebrities make a lot of money."

These two are his superiors; if it weren't for this incident, he wouldn't have had the opportunity to sit here.

Don't underestimate this small town...

If things go smoothly, he might be able to transfer to the office director's position.

Secretary Liu said, "It's not convenient for us to keep bringing up things like bridge and road construction. How about this, we can raise the price a bit, and he doesn't have to pay in full at once. He can pay gradually as the project progresses. Wasn't the previous budget 1.6 million? Now let's raise the standard to 3.8 million, and have him pay 1.6 million upfront so we can start work. The rest... we can do other projects."

On the one hand, he's busy with work, and it's not good to bother him too often. On the other hand, we can continue to credit him for subsequent projects; we guarantee that his contributions to Xigang Town will be fully implemented.

Township Head Feng nodded. "Old Liu's idea is good. If we keep asking for money, people will say we're greedy. It's better to give it all at once. As for the funds, we need to do a good job of monitoring them. Although our standards will definitely be higher, we still need to make sure people are satisfied."

“That’s for sure. The Weimu Bridge between Xigang and Shuanghe has been in disrepair for too long and should have been repaired a long time ago. Lin Bin, your family is from Shuanghe Town, right? We’ll treat this project as our top priority and put you in charge of it.”

"Thank you, Secretary Liu. I promise I'll get this done!"

"Okay, it's getting late. You should go back and rest first. Come over after lunch tomorrow, and we'll go together."

"Okay! Leaders, I'll be going now. Please take care and get some rest, don't overwork yourself."

Lin Bin got up and left the office.

After waiting a while, the man with the big belly said, "Old Feng, do you think this can work out?"

Township Head Feng said, "It's not much different. Lin Yuliang's family is very flamboyant. As long as we praise them a bit, there shouldn't be any problems."

"What if Lin Lang doesn't agree?"

“What opinions does Lin Lang have? Now that he’s made a lot of money, he should move to a big city. Instead, he’s building a villa and buying a car in this godforsaken place. You’ve probably seen the renovations at his house; it must have cost at least two or three million. This shows that he listens to his parents, but Lin Yuliang can’t really make decisions for him right now. That’s why he immediately wanted to rush back from outside as soon as he heard about this. It means he cares about this even more than we do, so there’s definitely no problem.”

"That's true... But for this first time, we still need to put in some effort. The two projects we're currently preparing were originally planned to cost around 500,000 to 600,000. If he agrees to 3.8 million, we'll increase the budget a bit and make sure it costs at least 700,000 to 800,000, so that it at least looks presentable."

"It's no big deal. Just spend a few hundred more to get two good brands. The repairs will be about the same, and they won't say anything. The Lin Yuliang family is very concerned about their image. Let's promote them more often and brag a bit. Isn't his son making tens of millions a year? Let's brag that he makes hundreds of millions! That way, we can still ask them for help next year."

"What other excuses do you have?"

"School playground, computer room, library... If all else fails, we can set up a nursing home. These things cost a lot of money. Even if Lin Lang earns hundreds of millions a year, as long as he's willing to give it to us, we can let him spend it. We have people who are familiar with each project. The school expansion approved by the Education Bureau a few years ago was handled by them. They built a kindergarten of more than 200 square meters plus a yard, which cost eight million."

"Okay! We'll do it your way. We'll find a reliable person to handle this."

"It'll definitely be reliable... Shall we grab a bite to eat later? Same place as always?"

Shahe Town?

"Yes, it's quiet over there, and not many people know us there. It's mainly because the landlady knows how to handle things."

"I heard there was some trouble over there a few months ago?"

“A minor leader from the county got drunk over there. He wanted to meet a girl and asked the landlady for help, but she couldn’t help him. He caused a scene, but it’s all over now.”

"It's good that you're alright. I was just worried that they might be being watched over there."

"Impossible. So many people from the county are going; they won't be targeted. Even if there's an emergency, the landlady will know faster than we do; she'll have enough time."

"That's fine."

……

Back home, Yan Li felt inexplicably irritable.

She had never been like this before; she had always considered herself a very calm and clear-headed person.

She doesn't care whether others care about her or not; she just needs to do what she thinks is right.

However, these things didn't seem to have much effect on Lin Lang.

Upon hearing that Shen An'an was going back, Lin Lang left without hesitation.

If Shen An'an wants to see him, he will go there immediately and even take the initiative to seek opportunities to contact her.

She used to think it didn't matter, since she didn't necessarily have to get married anyway.

As long as Lin Lang stays with Tianjin Capital, that's fine.

But now, it's clearly unrealistic; Tianjin Capital doesn't seem to be as attractive to Lin Lang anymore.

Lin Lang wasn't particularly interested in simply making money in the financial industry.

For the first time in her life, she started to have wild thoughts...

Around 7 o'clock, her phone rang. She glanced at the number and answered it.

"Mr. Yan, are you not busy?"

"Uncle Guan, is there anything I can help you with?"

The person making the call was Guan Sheng.

"Here's the thing, the meeting in January might have to be moved up. Come to the Securities Regulatory Bureau the day after tomorrow morning. By the way, don't say anything then. Don't pay attention to what they say or respond to them. I'll handle everything else."

Yan Li: "..."

The sudden advancement must mean something big is happening.

such as……

Guan Sheng gave all of the $1 billion quota to Tianjin Capital; other public funds certainly wouldn't have been willing to do that.

She didn't even need to think to know what she would be facing the day after tomorrow.

Last time she was confident because Lin Lang was there.

This time...

(End of this chapter)