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Qi Santai pulled Lin Chen back to sit down, earnestly advising him:

"Xiao Lin, to be honest, it's such a waste to just put a million in the bank to earn interest. It's a complete waste of your talent. You're quick-witted, have a broad vision, and have seen a lot in the world. You must start a business in our town, show your uncle the way, and help drive the development of the whole town!"

Lin Chen simply smiled and stubbed out his cigarette.

"Uncle Qi, it's not that I don't want to do real business, it's just that timing is important and I don't want to blindly follow the trend."

"But since you're so sincere and the town is so supportive, we can make a gentleman's agreement."

Lin Chen said in front of the village officials:

"I've locked up this million yuan in the town's credit union for three years, to fully support the town's development."

In exchange, for the next three years, I will have priority in selecting any suitable industrial land or high-quality project resources available in our town; no one else can cut in line and snatch them up.

"If I haven't found a suitable project or established a business in three years, I can withdraw this money normally, and all the interest accrued will be considered as a small compensation to the town. What do you think?"

No one present paid attention to the meaning behind Lin Chen's words; they were all calculating in their minds how much interest would be on 100 million over three years.

Qi Santai quickly thought it over and instantly calculated the pros and cons in his mind.

With millions of yuan in funding secured, the town's credit union's performance will be boosted, and the town will be able to attract investment and secure county-level policies. Even if Lin Chen doesn't invest in the end, the town will still make a profit!

"Okay, great! We'll do it your way!"

Qi Santai immediately slapped his thigh, made the decision decisively, and gave Chang Gui a look.

Wang Changgui was also very perceptive. Upon seeing this, he immediately had someone quickly bring paper and pen and drafted an agreement on the spot.

Both parties signed and sealed the agreement on the spot, and the terms were clear and unambiguous:

Within the next three years, Lin Chen will have priority in selecting all land and project resources within the town that conform to the industrial plan, under the same conditions. If Lin Chen fails to launch a project after three years and there are no matching high-quality resources in the town, the deposit will be automatically transferred with an additional 10% interest rate.

After signing, Qi Santai carefully folded the agreement neatly, tucked it into his pocket, and grinned from ear to ear, tightly gripping Lin Chen's hand:

"Xiao Lin, you've really helped me... no, you've done our town a huge favor! I absolutely have to treat you to dinner today to thank you properly!"

Wang Changgui immediately preemptively answered:

"Mayor, how can you possibly treat me to this meal? I must pay! Come to my house for dinner. I'll have someone kill a chicken and stew meat right away, prepare a feast, and properly entertain Lin Chen. My house has a big yard and plenty of space."

He turned to Lin Chen, being extremely attentive:

"Nephew, you absolutely must come! Don't refuse, you must have a good meal and drinks at my house today!"

Qi Santai smiled and nodded in agreement:

"Alright, I'll do as you say. Let's go to Changgui's house and have a couple of drinks to celebrate!"

A group of village officials escorted Lin Chen as they walked in a grand procession toward Wang Changgui's house.

Xie Guangkun was left at the very back. Watching Lin Chen being surrounded by the crowd, he felt jealous, resentful, and unwilling to accept it, but he didn't dare to say a word or even show his expression. He could only lower his head and slink along at the back of the group, silently following forward.

Chang Gui noticed Xie Guangkun lagging behind, and pondered for a moment with his hands behind his back. His daughter seemed to be getting along well with Xie Yongqiang, so he went over to Xie Guangkun and said:

"Guangkun, let's go eat together later."

Xie Guangkun gestured with his chin towards the front:

"Director, would it be alright if I went?"

"What's wrong with that thing? You're related to Mayor Qi, what are you afraid of?"

Xie Guangkun thought about it and it seemed to make sense. Qi Santai's scolding of him just now was definitely not from his heart; it was just an act for Lin Chen's benefit. Thinking of this, he straightened his back again.

Upon arriving at Changgui's house, the villagers had set up two tables in the courtyard. Qi Santai invited Lin Chen to sit down and chat for a while. Looking up, he saw Xie Guangkun sitting at one of the tables and immediately said:

"Guangkun, you should go home first. I'll come over to your place for a while after I finish drinking."

Xie Guangkun froze on the spot...

……

Lin Chen's house was finally completed, and the village was as lively as ever. The loudspeaker would occasionally broadcast village announcements, and the sounds of chickens, ducks, and cows could be heard everywhere.

The villagers carried hoes and baskets, slowly making their way to the fields to work, chatting casually along the way.

Lin Chen's renovated courtyard stands out in the village. Before, it was dilapidated and looked like a haunted house, and everyone who passed by would avoid it. Now it has been completely transformed, and you can't find another courtyard as beautiful and well-organized as this in the entire Xiangyashan.

The yard is paved with cement and polished to a very smooth finish, without any cracks or potholes. The yard walls have all been rebuilt, and they look clean and grand.

The gazebo in the courtyard was painted with a dark color, so it wouldn't be affected by wind and sun.

The pavilion is furnished with a bluestone table and benches, and the table is even engraved with a chessboard. It's a place where you can sit, cool off, play chess, play cards, or even play mahjong.

The old warehouse was demolished and rebuilt. The exterior walls were painted light blue, and the windows were fitted with fine screens to keep it clean and dust-free. It was perfect for use as a storage room.

A long flower bed was built in the northeast corner of the yard, but Lin Chen hadn't decided what flowers to plant yet.

What amazes the villagers most are the solar streetlights at the gates of the courtyards and by the pavilions. They bask in the sun during the day and light up on their own at night. These are high-tech gadgets that the villagers have never seen before. The villagers who pass by can't help but stop and take a look, and the more they look, the more envious they become.

The main house has also been renovated to look brand new. The exterior walls are painted snow-white, the windows are brand new PVC windows with sparkling clean glass, and the house is well-lit. The key point is that you can shout loudly inside and no one outside can hear you. The privacy is top-notch.

All the doors have been replaced, and the houses look clean and grand, much more upscale than the old tile-roofed and mud-brick houses in the village.

Three renovation workers were finishing up, bagging and cleaning up all the wood scraps and trash. The yard was swept clean and there wasn't a single piece of clutter. They had tidied up the yard neatly and efficiently.

With the last baseboard nailed on, the foreman put down his tools, dusted off his hands, and shouted loudly into the room:

"Hey bro, all the work's done. Come out and check it out!"

Lin Chen came out of the house and slowly walked around the yard, carefully examining the brand-new house.

He touched the pillars of the pavilion, stepped on the cement ground, and nodded:

"Not bad, the craftsmanship is good, the work is done meticulously, not sloppy, even better than I expected."

The foreman, beaming with pride at the praise, quickly stepped forward and said:

"Of course! You're so generous, brother, and you pay me well. We'll definitely use our best skills to do a fantastic job for you!"

He said with emotion:

"I've been in the renovation business for ten years and have traveled all over the surrounding villages and towns. I've never seen a rural house renovated this well. Not to mention Xiangyashan, even in the towns, it's extremely rare. Your vision and skills are truly remarkable."

Lin Chen waved his hand and casually asked:

"Have you tested the electricity? Are the switches and lights working properly?"

"I tried them all several times..."

The foreman patted his chest and guaranteed:

"The entire house uses national standard electrical wiring. If you encounter any problems later, just give me a call and I'll be there to fix it for free!"

The two entered the house and their first impression was that it was bright and spacious.

The walls inside were painted a smooth, snow-white, and the ceiling had a simple suspended design with several ceiling lights, providing soft yet bright light, completely eliminating the dark and oppressive feeling of an old house.

The floor is covered with beige tiles, which are wiped clean and the grout lines are neat. All the unnecessary partitions in the room have been removed, making the space particularly open. Sunlight streams through the large windows on the windowsill, which are almost floor-to-ceiling windows, filling the entire room with light and making it look exceptionally bright and airy.