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"Comrades, I've truly had an eye-opening day! Everything has become so clear!"

The village committee's meeting room was somewhat simple, but spotless.

Liu Jianye, the county's top official, slammed his fist on the table in excitement, his voice booming like a bell.

He glanced around at the village officials and county officials present, his excitement evident on his face.

"I originally thought that Jiangjia Village had only escaped poverty materially."

"Looking at it today, I realize I was wrong! Utterly wrong!"

"Jiangjia Village has built up the confidence of our new-era farmers, both spiritually and culturally!"

Commissioner Ma from the province nodded in agreement.

His gaze toward Jiang Chen was filled with admiration and approval.

"Comrade Xiao Jiang, your village's experience has provided a vivid lesson for those of us who write documents in the office."

"You have forged a brand-new path for rural revitalization that combines technology with tradition and focuses on both material and cultural development!"

"This experience is invaluable! It must be promoted throughout the province and even the whole country!"

After finishing his sentence, Commissioner Ma turned to Liu Jianye and said in an unquestionable tone.

"Secretary Liu, my opinion is that we can't wait any longer!"

"Go back and hold a meeting to discuss this immediately! Right now!"

"Jiangjia Village is awarded the honorary title of 'Provincial-level Demonstration Base for Digitalization of New Rural Areas'!"

"Furthermore, we must provide specific policy support and funding!"

"This is not just an honor, but a banner! It's a trump card that our province will showcase to the whole country in the field of rural revitalization!"

"good!"

Liu Jianye made the decision on the spot, his voice resolute.

"It's settled then! I'll personally oversee this when we get back!"

Village head Jiang Shunde and his third grandfather Jiang Wanhai sat at the end of the conference table.

The two elderly people listened to this seemingly incomprehensible but incredibly profound conversation, and were so excited that they didn't know where to put their hands.

Provincial-level demonstration base?

What kind of high-ranking official position must that be?

Jiang Chen sat there steadily, a humble smile on his face.

He didn't care at all about the so-called "special funds".

What he really cares about is the prestigious title of "demonstration base"!

To put it bluntly, this thing is just an officially certified "talisman"!

With this sign, I can do some cutting-edge, even anti-physics, black technology in the village in the future.

If others raise further questions, you can then offer a legitimate explanation:

"We're a demonstration base, so it's reasonable for us to conduct some advanced experiments, right?"

Seeing that the atmosphere had reached its peak, Jiang Chen knew it was time for him to play his next card.

He stood up and took out a stack of neatly bound, color documents that still smelled of ink from his briefcase.

"Secretary Liu, Commissioner Ma, thank you for recognizing our work."

Jiang Chen first made a polite remark, then changed the subject.

"Since our Jiangjia Village is fortunate enough to become a demonstration base for the whole province."

"Then we feel that the living environment of the villagers should not be left behind."

He distributed the documents in his hand to each of the leaders.

"This is a 'Jiangjia Village New Residential Building Overall Renovation Plan' that our village committee rushed to produce overnight. Please review it, leaders."

Liu Jianye and Commissioner Ma opened the plan with a puzzled look.

With just one glance, their pupils contracted sharply!

The first page of the proposal featured a stunning 3D rendering.

The picture no longer shows the old and new, chaotic farmhouses of today.

Instead, rows of neatly planned, white-walled, black-tiled, and towering gable walls, full of the charm of the Jiangnan water towns... Hui-style detached villas!

Each villa has its own private courtyard.

The courtyard has a garage, a garden, and even a small vegetable patch.

Between the villas are clear streams and lush bamboo groves.

The entire village was designed as a paradise that combines classical charm with modern convenience!

"This...this is..."

Liu Jianye pointed at the rendering, his hands trembling slightly.

"Comrade Xiao Jiang, you...you're going to tear down all the houses in the village and rebuild them?!"

Jiang Chen nodded, his tone calm yet filled with undeniable authority.

"Yes, Secretary Liu."

"Our plan is to demolish all 120 old houses in the village within three months."

"Then, according to this blueprint, we will implement unified planning, unified construction, and unified decoration!"

"We want every villager in Jiangjia Village to live in a villa that is just as comfortable as, or even more comfortable than, that of city dwellers!"

"hiss--!"

A collective gasp filled the conference room.

This is an enormous investment!

How much money will this cost?!

The director of the county finance bureau silently did the math in his mind, and was immediately shocked by the astronomical figure, turning pale.

Even if you sold the entire county government, you probably wouldn't be able to raise a fraction of the cost of this project!

Liu Jianye looked at Jiang Chen with a complicated expression.

He knew Jiang Chen was rich, but he never imagined he was this rich!

He looked at the exquisite rendering, feeling extremely excited but still somewhat apprehensive.

"Xiao Jiang, your idea is great, it's a fantastic thing!"

"However, for such a large project, just the change of land use and various building permit procedures alone would take at least a year and a half to complete!"

Jiang Chen had been waiting for these words.

"Boss, that's why I'd like to ask you and Commissioner Ma to give us the green light."

"Since it's a 'demonstration base,' can't we make special arrangements for it?"

At this moment, Commissioner Ma was completely ignited by the grand vision that Jiang Chen had painted!

He slapped his thigh suddenly!

"Approve! It must be approved!"

He looked at Liu Jianye with burning eyes.

"Secretary Liu, this isn't just about building houses; it's about creating a living, breathing model of the future countryside!"

"Our province must set an example!"

"Don't worry about the paperwork! I'll personally coordinate things at the provincial level! I guarantee it'll all go smoothly!"

With these words from the provincial leaders, Liu Jianye's last bit of worry vanished.

He nodded emphatically.

"Great! With Commissioner Ma's words, I feel much more at ease!"

"Comrade Xiao Jiang, go for it! The county is your strongest support!"

The news spread like wildfire throughout Jiangjia Village.

Over the loudspeaker at the village entrance, villager Jiang Shunde, his voice trembling with excitement, repeatedly broadcast this momentous news.

"Fellow villagers! I have some good news to share!"

"Our village is going to be demolished! Every household will be moving into a big villa!"

The entire Jiangjia Village was in an uproar!

The villagers rushed out of their homes and gathered in the village committee square, their faces beaming with a dreamlike, unreal ecstasy!

"My God! Did I hear that right? We're going to live in a villa?"

"It's free! They even included the renovations!"

"This...this feels like a dream! I need to pinch myself to see if it hurts!"

"It's all thanks to Brother Chen! Brother Chen is a living Buddha in our Jiangjia Village!"

Cheers resounded through the sky.

As the sun set, Jiang Chen stood on the second floor of the village committee building, looking at the simple yet excited smiling faces in the square, and breathed a long sigh of relief.

Finally, this crisis was perfectly turned into an opportunity.

Just then, a fragrant breeze wafted over.

Su Qing carried a glass of warm water, walked to his side, and leaned against the railing.

She looked at Jiang Chen's profile, which appeared sharply defined in the sunset, and a beautiful smile curved her lips.

"Well done, Village Chief Jiang, you've even fooled the leaders."

"Now, Jiangjia Village is likely to become the number one village in the country."

Jiang Chen took the water glass, took a sip, and shook his head.

"This is just the first step in a long journey."

Su Qing's gaze fell upon the magnificent factory in the distance, which was now completely completed and awaiting its official opening.

"So what's the next step? Shouldn't we consider giving your precious factory a name?"

Su Qing blinked and teased.

"We can't just call it 'Jiangjiacun Food Processing Plant,' can we? That would be too tacky."

Jiang Chen followed her gaze.

The huge stone plaque in the center of the factory's tall gatehouse, which was meant for inscription, was still empty, completely blank.

He smiled.

"Yes, it's time to give it a proper status."

"but……"

Jiang Chen's eyes became somewhat playful.

"Who will write this name? I'm afraid... the village will start fighting again."