Chapter 278 Please ask Old Master Chu for help!
Chapter 278 Please ask Old Master Chu for help!
Why aren't you eating?
After finishing two bowls of rice, Chen Le finally looked up and asked curiously.
"We just ate."
Zhao Qiangsheng said calmly, "President Chen, please eat more. If it's not enough, we'll make sure you have enough food. After you finish eating, go back and rest early."
Chen Le put down the bowl, patted his stomach, and a satisfied expression appeared on his face.
"I'm done eating, I'm too full. Thank you for your hospitality, Village Chief Zhao."
At this moment, the atmosphere suddenly became somewhat heavy.
Chen Le wiped his mouth and said seriously.
"We've finished our meal, but there are still some things I need to say—"
"Village Chief Zhao, please feel free to make any requests you and the villagers have. As long as it is within my power, I, Chen Le, will definitely fulfill them."
"You've made such a big fuss, surely you want some compensation and compensation for your losses?"
"I'd like to hear what price you're planning to offer."
Zhao Qiangsheng's eyes turned slightly cold, and a barely perceptible smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"As expected of President Chen, you're truly straightforward!"
"However, the losses in our village cannot be measured in money, and this matter is not so easy to resolve."
As soon as Zhao Qiangsheng finished speaking, the atmosphere in the room became even more tense.
"Village Chief Zhao, what do you mean by that?"
Chen Le smiled slightly, his tone relaxed yet suggestive, "Can I take that to mean, besides monetary compensation, there are any other requirements?"
Lin Wan'er peeked out from the kitchen and saw the conversation between the two.
She frowned slightly, but quickly smiled again and continued preparing the meal.
"Ugh--"
Zhao Qiangsheng sighed softly, seemingly considering how to phrase it: "President Chen, you know."
"This land is the result of the hard work of our villagers."
“We have lived here for generations, but now, due to pollution from the construction company, the village’s water sources and farmland have been destroyed.”
"This is not a problem that can be solved simply with money."
Chen Le nodded, indicating his understanding.
“Okay, I understand what you mean. Village Chief Zhao, as the investor of the construction company, we will certainly take responsibility.”
“We are also actively looking for solutions, such as cleaning up the pollution source and restoring the environment. As for the villagers’ health issues, we can also contact professional medical teams for examination and treatment.”
Upon hearing this, Zhao Qiangsheng hesitated for a moment, but quickly regained his composure.
"Mr. Chen, your plan is very good, but what we hope for even more is that the construction company can completely stop construction and give the village a quiet living environment."
"As you know, no matter how much money you have, you can't buy health and peace."
Chen Le smiled slightly, as if he had expected this answer.
“Village Chief Zhao, we can consider adjusting the construction plan to reduce the impact on the village.”
"We will also increase investment in environmental protection facilities to ensure that similar pollution incidents do not occur again."
"Under these circumstances, it shouldn't affect the villagers' normal lives, right?"
Zhao Qiangsheng frowned, pondered for a moment, and finally shook his head.
"Mr. Chen, your proposal sounds good, and I'd love to support it, but what a pity!"
"The villagers are very agitated and hope to see concrete actions as soon as possible."
"I don't know what to do about this without seeing a clear compensation plan."
As he said this, Zhao Qiangsheng narrowed his eyes slightly, observing the changes in Chen Le's expression.
Chen Le, on the other hand, had a calm expression and seemed confident.
He had seen plenty of Zhao Qiangsheng, the kind of guy who wouldn't act until he saw a clear benefit.
He won't budge until he sees the promised compensation.
There are clever ways to deal with this kind of person!
Chen Le smiled, reached for a cup of tea, and took a small sip: "How about 10 yuan per village and per household?"
Zhao Qiangsheng shook his head.
Very determined.
Chen Le lowered his voice and said with a smile, "What I mean is—"
"On this basis."
"You are the village chief, one of your households is worth a hundred!"
Chen Le paused at this point, his smile carrying a deeper meaning.
A separate compensation payment of 1000 million yuan was allocated to Zhao Qiangsheng.
Such a simple lure.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Qiangsheng's face immediately showed a hint of hesitation!
Just then, the skinny man next to Zhao Qiangsheng coughed a few times.
Zhao Qiangsheng then smiled and said, "President Chen, I didn't quite understand what you said! How about we talk again another day?"
"Is my wife's cooking not to your liking?"
Chen Le narrowed his eyes and raised an eyebrow.
Zhao Qiangsheng has already started to change the subject and even wants to ask him to leave.
It was clearly influenced by the skinny man next to her.
Chen Le was very curious about the identity of the skinny man, so he took a few more glances at him.
However, he still smiled as he spoke.
"My sister-in-law's cooking is delicious; you can't get this kind of food anywhere else, no matter how much money you spend."
Zhao Qiangsheng chuckled and said, "Since President Chen likes to eat so much, then eat more."
Chen Le didn't say anything more, just smiled slightly and continued to eat.
However, during the rest of the meal, eating was like chewing wax; I had no other interest in it.
About a few minutes later.
Chen Le slowly got up and walked outside.
Zhao Qiangsheng also brought people to the door to see them off.
"Village Chief Zhao, won't you reconsider?"
Chen Le turned around and asked again.
Zhao Qiangsheng narrowed his eyes slightly.
"Mr. Chen, if you can't understand human language, then I'll emphasize it to you again!"
"Someone like you is no good, don't bother trying..."
"You can't satisfy my appetite!"
"There's a major problem at your construction site. Construction is impossible now. You'll have to wait for a postponement!"
Zhao Qiangsheng's true colors were revealed; he was no longer pretending.
It seems they are convinced that Chen Le simply doesn't have the ability and isn't worthy of cooperating with them.
Chen Le sneered and slowly said:
"For the sake of this meal with my sister-in-law today, 1000 per household, 100 households would be 10 million!"
"Including you personally, let's add another 2,000 million."
Are you sure you don't want to agree?
The moment Chen Le finished speaking, a mocking look appeared on Zhao Qiangsheng's face.
"Are you done talking? If you are, then get out!"
Zhao Qiangsheng pointed at Chen Le with his finger, his voice low.
"Okay, we'll meet again in a little while!!"
"I hope you can maintain this attitude!"
After finishing his sentence, Chen Le turned and left, a leisurely smile on his face.
He reached out and looked at the watch on his wrist.
"Judging by the time, we should be there soon."
As he spoke, he walked towards the east entrance of the village.
As soon as we arrived at the village entrance, we saw a law enforcement vehicle slowly driving up.
The moment the car door opened, an elderly man with gray hair slowly stepped out, accompanied by two secretaries.
This is no ordinary secretary, and the old man is no ordinary old man either.
It was none other than Chu Yaoyang's third uncle, Old Master Chu.
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