Chapter 113: That Mountain, That Man, That Village
Wolong Village at the foot of the mountain has finally ushered in changes.
This change is not only in the appearance of the village, but more importantly in the whole spiritual outlook of the people in the village.
In the morning and afternoon, two cannons were fired on the mountain every day, followed by a scene of work in full swing.
Almost all the men who were able to work worked in the mines, and after the cannon was fired, there was scattered or loose ore, and their task was to use force to get the ore down and pile it into piles, and then carry it away in a truck.
Working from morning to night, they were tired, but they didn't feel tired.
In the past, life was monotonous and boring, and after finishing a few acres of thin fields at home or a few fruit trees on the mountain, I was left to stay at home.
The men drank wine and smoked dry tobacco, squatted in the shade of trees in the summer, and basked against the wall in the winter. It's not very old, but it looks like an old man who is dozens of years old.
The women fed the livestock and raised the children, and they were angry and scolded the head of the house, and then they went to the door to talk about it, and the Li family, the head of the family, had nothing to do but spread the rumors.
These are the lives of the villagers of Wolong Village in the past.
They are numb to experience and are accustomed to and even enjoy such a life.
As for the change, I didn't think that my ancestors had come over like this for generations, and an old peasant in the ravine should live like this.
Since the village opened a mine and recruited people, until the wages were paid, looking at the banknotes in their hands, their eyes finally colored.
The color of hope.
It turned out that he was able to make so much money with his own hands, and it evolved into a series of things, such as Shi Youfu and Liu Zhong's family, to build a new house, to cut a few catties of meat and wine from time to time, and to buy new clothes for the children without just buying new clothes for the New Year.
The real benefits are in hand, and they have a head.
Hopefully, it can really change the insensitive heart.
At the foot of the hill at the west end of the village, a large courtyard was built, and a large sign of "Plains Iron Mine" was erected at the entrance, and inside was a row of newly built houses, which served as the office area and accommodation area of the iron mine.
Li Pingyuan was counting the money with his head down intently, and from time to time there was a sound of spitting, and there were piles of banknotes scattered on the table.
Daguang stood to the side, his eyes showing envy, and then realized that he had lost his temper and quickly turned his head.
Maybe if you don't look at it, you won't want to.
After counting the money, Li Pingyuan was already sweating profusely, and he was tired and excited.
He counted out another pile and slapped it on the table, "Here's for you, take the brothers to drink a little wine." ”
Daguang hurriedly turned around and bowed over, and when he got the money, his brows furrowed slightly, thinking that he could indeed only drink a little wine.
Li Pingyuan lit a cigarette and snorted coldly, "Don't be dissatisfied, mix with me, as long as you make money in the mine, you will naturally be indispensable!" ”
Daguang nodded and smiled, "Mr. Li, don't worry, my Daguang's life is yours!" ”
Li Pingyuan laughed, "Good, the son can be taught!" ”
The big bald head wiped the sweat from the corners of his forehead.
Li Pingyuan took a puff of cigarette, cocked Erlang's legs, and said, "How long do you say that Shi Youfu can last?" Another day, you knock and knock him, don't give him a face. ”
Daguang asked tentatively, "Do you need to do it?" ”
Li Pingyuan said with a smile: "No, after all, we are in Wolong Village, and it is inappropriate to commit public anger, not to mention that we have to point to those untouchables to make money." ”
After speaking, Li Pingyuan walked out of the house, looked up at the mountain, and his face was full of joy.
What he saw was a mountain of gold, what he saw was money, and what he saw was a beautiful woman with a mansion and a luxury car.
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At the village head Liu Zhong's house, the two father and son sat on the kang and scalded a small wine, drinking it in small sips.
Liu Zhi's face was flushed and radiant, this college student did not go outside during his internship, and always stayed in Wolong Village to stare at the plain iron mine, like a hungry wolf looking at the flock of sheep all over the mountain.
He wants to get the most out of it.
But the benefits have never jumped into their hands for no reason.
Liu Zhi operated several things in private, making his father's credit in front of Li Pingyuan more and more, and at the same time showing greater strength and ability.
The greater the strength, the more bargaining chips there will be.
In the end, Li Pingyuan promised that Liu Zhi would come to work in the iron mine directly after graduation and directly assume the position of vice president.
Liu Zhi knew that Li Pingyuan was not a fuel-efficient lamp, and the vice president listened to it very well, and it was estimated that it was just a fictitious position.
But Liu Zhi doesn't care about this, the important thing is to be able to stand on this platform and have the opportunity to show his ability. Is there real power? I can't help him Li Pingyuan.
In the same position, whether you can play well or not depends on the individual!
Liu Zhong took a sip of wine and said, "Son, Mr. Li is really good to our family, you can do it with him in the future." ”
Liu Zhi smiled and said nothing, his father's thoughts were so simple, he couldn't understand what was going on at all, and it was pointless to tell him.
Liu Zhi diverted the topic and said: "Dad, you go to the mine tomorrow and let Li Pingyuan quit the villagers who are good friends with Shi Youfu." ”
Liu Zhong was shocked: "Why? It's all from the villagers, so it's not appropriate to do so! ”
Liu Zhi said: "Now we have to do everything to suppress Shi Youfu, make him the target of everyone, and force him to give the mountain to Li Pingyuan!" ”
Liu Zhong was even more puzzled by these words, but he was used to not understanding his son's thoughts, college student!
Although he was puzzled, Liu Zhong was very obedient and said: "Shi Youfu is a stone in a pit, smelly and hard, this thing is very difficult to do!" ”
Liu Zhi said with a smile: "I have already investigated clearly, Shi Youfu has found a lot of people these days, and none of them have opened mines with him, and now his mountain is a hot potato, and he can't eat it and can't do it." ”
Liu Zhong thought for a moment and asked, "But it's just so cheap Li Pingyuan?" ”
In his consciousness, if Shi Youfu gave the mountain to Li Pingyuan, all the benefits would be his.
Liu Zhi looked at this idiot father, sighed, and said, "You just do what I say, and I naturally have a trick." ”
Liu Zhong grinned and drank a glass of wine, which was drunk comfortably.
Of course, Liu Zhi had his own ideas, and after taking Shi Youfu down, he once again negotiated with Li Pingyuan as a condition.
His ultimate goal was to take a stake in the mine.
How much can I earn from working part-time all my life? Liu Zhi wants shares, as long as he becomes a partner, doesn't he have real power?
Liu Zhi rolled a dry cigarette and said casually: "I heard that the kid from the rich family in Shi Youyou went to find Zhang Xiaobai!" ”
The speaker has no intention, and the listener is confused.
The name Zhang Xiaobai has not appeared in Liu Zhi's heart for a long time, but when he heard it again, he still felt resentment.
Liu Zhi picked up the wine cup and said in a deep voice: "Don't mention him in front of me in the future!" ”
Liu Zhong hurriedly nodded yes.
At this time, a woman wearing an apron suddenly walked into the house, "There is another big event in our village, Shi You's rich boy has brought back a rich man who drives a car!" ”
Liu Zhi was taken aback!