Returning wealthy individuals develop their hometowns and become rich in the 1980s

The news that Nanshan County People's Hospital had received a large number of advanced medical equipment and medicines from overseas spread quickly, thanks to the word of the workers who came to watch and help unload the goods. The next day, most people in Nanshan County knew about it.

Some people were curious and went to the county hospital the next day to see if it was true. Unfortunately, the equipment still needed to be adjusted according to the configuration manual, and those who came to see the excitement made a wasted trip.

At the entrance of the Lianzhai Village Brigade Office in Jiping Commune, a string of bright red firecrackers was carried on a long bamboo pole. Chen Zaiguang, one of the people in charge, came to the firecrackers with a half-smoked cigarette in his hand, ready to light them.

Not far away, Chen Zaixing covered his ears and shouted loudly to Chen Zaiguang, "Brother, squeeze out a few firecrackers to make the fuses longer, so you don't get burned!"

"Jimmy, quickly cover your ears, they're about to set off firecrackers!" Chen Rongwen saw his uncle fiddling with firecrackers and quickly reminded Xiao Chenhui, who was standing next to him, to cover his ears.

"Ahhh! Firecrackers are going to be set off!" Little Chen Hui had actually seen firecrackers before. His great-grandfather, Chen Shengyu, would take him to Chinatown to enjoy the festivities and meet some old friends during holidays.

Zhang Yi covered her ears, hiding behind her husband Chen Dong in fright, while little Chen Hui ran and jumped around excitedly.

*Slap slap slap slap!*

Chen Zaiguang lit the firecrackers directly, and the crackling sound echoed throughout the entire Lianzhai Village. The villagers who were watching from outside the brigade headquarters all applauded happily after the firecrackers burned out.

Village Party Secretary Tian Chulian was beaming with joy. Yesterday, the Industry and Commerce Bureau officially approved the establishment of Guangdong Co., Ltd., a joint venture between Lianzhai Village, Chen Zaiguang, and Chen Zaidong, with the village contributing land as shares.

Chen Zaiguang's household registration was transferred to Nanshan County when he joined the Nanshan County Water Transport Bureau due to work requirements. He is attending this celebration as a separate representative.

"Fellow villagers, today is a day of celebration. Our Lianzhai Village has contributed land as shares, and yesterday, the County Administration for Industry and Commerce approved the establishment of Guangdong Company. This means that our Lianzhai Village has taken its first step towards poverty alleviation and prosperity. Let's give a round of applause to warmly welcome Mr. Chen Zaidong to deliver his important speech!"

Chen Dong smiled, adjusted his grey casual suit, and walked over to village secretary Tian Chulian amidst the cheers of the villagers. He then loudly addressed the Lianzhai village members present, "Shareholders!"

"Hahaha!"

The villagers burst into laughter at being addressed like that for the first time. Tian Chulian smiled and waved to signal the villagers to be quiet, letting Chen Dong continue.

"Our Lianzhai is a beautiful place with outstanding people and abundant resources. China is a magical country. Although I grew up in America, my grandfather and father often told me that I am a Chinese person who grew up in America!"

"My grandfather said that the Japanese bullied us back then because our country was underdeveloped and our guns were inferior to theirs. Overseas Chinese like my grandfather were humiliated and discriminated against in foreign lands, simply because our motherland was poor and weak!"

"Even those of us living abroad are looked down upon. But we Chinese have never been content to lag behind. We are no less capable than those foreigners. In fact, based on my observations since returning to China, I can confidently say that we Chinese are capable of surpassing even the eagles and bears!"

"good!"

Tian Chulian took the lead and clapped loudly, and the villagers also clapped excitedly. Chen Dong had grown up in America, and his knowledge allowed him to say these things, which made the villagers present unconsciously believe him.

Chen Dong knew America's wicked nature, and he wouldn't boast about how great America was just because he grew up there.

Only someone who has truly lived in America's cannibalistic society, if they have even a shred of conscience, would not say in front of these villagers how wonderful America is!

After the villagers' applause subsided, Chen Dong continued, "Initially, I only brought back my grandfather's ashes. After burying him, I immediately returned to America. But after entering through the Luohai Port, I saw that China's foundation is still very solid. I told myself that I had to help my motherland!"

"But my personal abilities are limited. After arriving in Lianzhai Village, I had an idea: help others first, then help yourself. Lianzhai is where my grandfather grew up. I have my own selfish motives; I want to help Lianzhai and, with my help, all the shareholders of Lianzhai can achieve prosperity!"

The applause rang out again, this time even more enthusiastically from the villagers. Chen Dong had laid enough groundwork; he gestured for the villagers to let him finish, "So, after discussing it with my cousin, we decided to invest 100 million yuan initially. Shareholders, your teacher once said, 'To get rich, build roads first!'"

"Only when roads are open can goods from outside and products manufactured by our Lianzhai Guangdong Factory be transported out. Circulation is unavoidable for any place to develop; stagnant water has no vitality!"

"Our Guangdong Company has been established. The largest shareholder is my cousin Chen Zaiguang, the second largest shareholder is me, Chen Zaidong, and the third largest shareholder is your Lianzhai Village collective. As the investor and the second largest shareholder, after discussing with my elder brother, we decided to allocate ten places to our Lianzhai Village after the Lianzhai factory is built!"

The villagers looked at each other in bewilderment. Why were only ten people allowed to work in the factory when they were already shareholders of the Lianzhai Village collective?

Seeing the villagers' confusion, village secretary Tian Chulian came out and said, "Villagers, our Lianzhai Village collective is a third shareholder, holding a small share. We only have the right to receive dividends, not the right to make decisions. We have mentioned this beforehand."

"As for why there are only ten spots available, many members will be puzzled and wonder why!"

"Yes, why not? Shouldn't everyone from Lianzhai Village be working in the factory?"

"Yes, Secretary Tian!"

Tian Chulian had actually anticipated the villagers' reaction. He waved his hand and shouted to them, "We are the Lianzhai Production Brigade of Jiping Commune, members!"

"If everyone goes to work in factories, who will farm the land and pay the grain tax?"

"Are you just going to watch this land go to waste? Besides, what does the factory produce? It produces dried sweet potatoes from our Lianzhai village and the surrounding areas!"

"If you don't grow crops, what will the factory produce?"

The villagers then realized with a start that they had been too happy and forgotten they still had to pay their grain tax!

"Fellow villagers, don't feel like you're losing out just because you can't get a job at the factory. Don't forget, you're entitled to year-end bonuses, and the sweet potatoes the factory needs will be sourced from our Lianzhai Village first!"

"After a year, they're not much worse off than those who work in factories!"