Grassroots lawyers also have their day

Chapter 945 A Bustling Crowd

"Speaking of this, I have to thank you. After I met with President Han last time, he also gave me the project for the protective wall by the river on the west side and the breeding farm on the mountain."

Time is tight and the task is heavy. I've mobilized all the able-bodied people in the village, but we still don't have enough manpower. That's why I'm preparing to go to the labor market to recruit workers! I'm so busy, it's really hard to get anything done!

The other two people in the room weren't fools. Anyone could see that Director Zhao was saying it was difficult, but he was actually quite pleased with himself. Director Zhang, who was watching from the side, couldn't help but twitch his lips. This was a classic case of getting a good deal and then acting innocent!

"Oh? How many people are you short?" Wang Chuan glanced at Director Zhang and asked.

Upon hearing Wang Chuan's question, Director Zhang, who was sitting to the side, immediately understood and looked at Zhao Tong expectantly.

"We'll need to recruit another twenty or thirty people, probably until the end of the year!" Director Zhao's heart stirred. He glanced at Director Zhang, then looked at Wang Chuan: "Old classmate, Director Zhang, do you have any unemployed laborers in your village? Could you recommend some? Wages are negotiable, settled monthly, absolutely no delays. How about transportation?"

Zhao Tong was a seasoned official, and he could tell what Director Zhang was thinking just by looking at Director Zhang's eyes and Wang Chuan's tone. Since Director Zhang and his old classmate Wang Chuan were both there, and Wang Chuan also had this idea, he might as well take the initiative to make overtures. Anyway, he would have to pay people no matter where he recruited them, so instead of recruiting casual workers in the market, he might as well recruit directly from the village. Then he could have Director Zhang send someone to lead and manage the team, which would save him the trouble.

"This is easy to handle. Our village happens to have a surplus of labor. Brother Zhang, it's like someone bringing you a pillow just when you're feeling sleepy. Isn't that great? What do you say?" Wang Chuan looked at Director Zhang.

"Director Zhao, it's just thirty people. You don't need to look for anyone else. Our village will provide the work. Our two villages are not far apart, and we know each other well. Don't worry, I guarantee I'll find you capable workers, all of them strong laborers. We have several bricklayers, all of whom have worked on construction sites before."

"I was just talking to Chuan'er about this, and I was just thinking of asking him to help me think of a way to solve the problem of surplus labor in the village, and then you showed up! What a coincidence!" Director Zhang slapped his thigh and chuckled.

He never expected that the problem that had troubled him for months would be solved so easily. It seems that Wang Chuan has quite a bit of influence; even the village chief from the neighboring village came to his house.

Zhao Tong was also relieved that she had arrived in time. If Wang Chuan had introduced her to a job, he would have recommended Director Zhang to General Manager Han. Given the relationship between General Manager Han and Wang Chuan, Director Zhang would definitely get a share of the business from Xintong Ecological Farm. By using people from Wang Chuan's village, she not only helped Director Zhang but also gave Wang Chuan face and saved Director Zhang from competing with her for business. It was a win-win-win situation!

"Director Zhao, please don't leave tonight. I'll treat you both to dinner. You're not allowed to leave! I'll send a car to take you home tonight," Director Zhang said.

"Okay, but I'm driving! I can't drink!" Zhao Tong said. He had already intended to get closer to Wang Chuan, so he agreed.

"What's there to be afraid of driving? I'll find you a designated driver. My brother doesn't drink, and it'll be no fun if you don't drink either. I'll book a table right away." Director Zhang then looked at Wang Chuan: "Tell Uncle Wang not to start cooking, let's all go to a restaurant!"

"Forget it, we have young children at home, we're not comfortable with them eating there. Let my parents eat at home, everything is ready," Wang Chuan politely declined.

"Alright. It's almost four o'clock. Let's go, let's go now!" Urged by Director Zhang, Director Zhao and Wang Chuan went out together.

When Wang Chuan returned home that evening, his father told him that several more groups of guests had come to visit him. Some were villagers asking him to help them find jobs, some were old classmates trying to reconnect, and some were township officials coming to inquire about his well-being.

Wang Chuan figured the villagers and his old classmates needed help, so he came. But why did the township officials come too? Didn't they get a holiday? Besides, his family wasn't poor. Although their house wasn't the most impressive in the village, they didn't look like they were short of money. For them to come to such a family and offer such concern was too blatant; their purpose was self-evident!

After dinner, Wang Chuan discussed with his wife about returning to the capital the next day. The May Day holiday was only three days long and was about to end. Wu Hongyan had to go back to work, and there were also things to take care of at the institute, so Wang Chuan couldn't stay at home for long.

These past few days, people have been coming to their door non-stop. As long as Wang Chuan doesn't leave, more people will probably come. Wang Chuan's parents are used to the quiet in the village, and they are not used to the sudden influx of visitors to their home.

That evening, Wang Chuan bought high-speed train tickets back to Beijing for the afternoon, and his parents prepared things for them. Most of the items were mountain produce and agricultural products such as peanuts and dates that they grew themselves.

This was all out of the old man's love for his son, and Wang Chuan couldn't refuse, so he put it all in the trunk, thinking he would find a post office in the county to mail it to his home in the capital.

The next day, after breakfast, Wang Chuan and his family of three drove away from home. The elderly couple saw them off at the gate and didn't return home until the Grand Cherokee had long since disappeared from sight. Wang Chuan had originally wanted them to stay in the capital for a few days, but they couldn't bear to leave their hometown. With no worries about food or clothing, the elderly couple felt more comfortable staying at their own home.

During the May Day holiday, Xintong Ecological Farm never stopped construction. Han Zhou only went home for one night on May Day and went back to the construction site the next day. The construction period of Xintong Ecological Farm was relatively tight, and it was also related to his future development. People in the group were eager for him to make a mistake so that they could take his place. Therefore, Han Zhou had no choice but to do his best.

After mailing the items at the county post office, Wang Chuan drove directly to Xintong Ecological Farm. He had heard that Han Zhou and Dr. Huang were both at the ecological farm, so he planned to stop by and take a look.

When Wang Chuan returned to the ecological farm, it had already taken shape, with a constant stream of construction vehicles and several construction sites operating simultaneously, creating a bustling scene.

"Brother, what brings you here! Your wife is here too!" Han Zhou greeted Wang Chuan and his wife warmly.

"I heard you guys didn't get a break during the May Day holiday, so I came to check on you! Brother Han, you need to take it easy! Take care of yourself," Wang Chuan said.

"There's no other way! The group held a meeting a few days ago and the decision has already been made. The Xintong Building is currently under construction, and they've given me two floors of commercial space totaling over 3,000 square meters. The Xintong Building is expected to be topped out by the middle of next year, and after some more interior decoration, it's expected to open on October 1st."

"My ecological farm and logistics need to keep up, and there's also the work of attracting businesses to supermarkets. There's a ton of stuff to do, so I can only try to move forward as quickly as possible. I'm doing the work of two people!" Han Zhou said helplessly.

"Yeah, that's true! How's Dr. Huang doing?" Wang Chuan asked.

"Dr. Huang arrived last night and is currently leading the construction team to plan the site. Her side is easier to work on, with a smaller workload, mainly consisting of greenhouses and laboratories. Most of the construction work at Xintong Farm is on the office buildings and dormitories here."

"The only advantage is that our farm is far from residential areas, so we don't have to worry about disturbing the residents. The construction team can work 24 hours a day without any complaints," Han Zhou said with a smile.

(End of this chapter)