novelinnhs Chapter 120 How can a person be this awesome?
Chapter 120 How can a person be this awesome?
Upon hearing Lu Changshu's words, Changyou recalled that several groups of officials had indeed visited the village in recent months.
He thought they were there to investigate the village, but he never expected they were there to check on Lao Lu's family background.
If nothing has been found after checking for so long, then it's highly likely that everything is fine.
This further solidified Chang You's resolve to cultivate a good relationship with the Lu family.
"Haha, actually I also believe in Xiao Ran's character, after all, he's the son you raised, Lao Lu."
"How could the son of a cultured and well-mannered person be bad?"
"I never expected Xiao Ran to be so successful!"
Lu Changshu smiled with satisfaction: "I didn't expect this kid to be so arrogant now, wanting to contract the village's barren mountains to develop fruit forests and even talking about establishing some kind of agricultural group company."
Lu Changshu brought this up not to show off in front of Chang You.
To contract the barren mountains in the village, one must first submit an application in the county town.
This step is relatively simple. As long as you have money, a clean background, and ensure that you don't damage the environment, it's fine, because this is a government-supported policy.
But simply getting the application approved isn't enough; the village also needs to hold a meeting and vote, and at least two-thirds of the villagers must agree before it can be considered truly successful.
Changyou, as a prominent figure in the village, was highly respected, and almost every household gave him face.
Because Changyou was generous, he would always try to lend a hand to anyone who came to him for help.
If we can win over Chang You, then this most crucial step will be accomplished.
That's why Lu Changshu deliberately brought up the matter of his son contracting barren mountains and establishing a company when he was having a lively conversation with Chang You.
If Changyou is interested in cooperating, it will save a lot of trouble.
"What did you say, Lao Lu?"
"Contracting... barren mountains, and also establishing an orchard company?"
Lu Changshu's words left Chang You speechless.
At first, he was envious and jealous.
But now all he can do is feel shocked and amazed.
How can someone be so awesome? Buying a million-dollar luxury car and a luxury watch is one thing, but starting a company is another?
When he was out there, he often heard people say that finance could change a person's destiny, and there were countless examples of traders turning themselves into millionaires in just one month.
Now that he has actually encountered it, he truly understands the value of those words.
It all comes down to knowledge. If only he had read more books back then, he would have been able to understand when others talked to him about stocks and finance.
Chang You swallowed hard.
He then smiled and offered Lu Changshu a cigarette.
"Haha, Lao Lu, we're old friends now. I have a favor to ask, I wonder if you could grant it?"
"Old Chang, you're joking. How could I possibly help you?"
"Hey, Lao Lu, you're being modest. With such an amazing son, I would have been bragging to everyone by now."
Lu Changshu smiled and said, "Alright, tell me what it is. I'll definitely help you if I can."
Lu Changshu admired Chang You quite a bit. Chang You had helped him before, though it was only in small ways, but Lu Changshu always remembered it.
"Haha, Lao Lu, you're really a good friend. Here's what we'll do: I won't take up any more of your time. You go ahead and do your work, and when you come back, call your Xiao Ran, and we'll sit down and have a good chat. How about that?"
Lu Changshu thought for a moment and then nodded, saying, "Okay, that's fine."
"Okay, okay, thank you then, Lao Lu. You can go ahead and get back to work. I've taken up so much of your time."
"It's okay, goodbye."
"Okay, goodbye."
Chang You looked in the direction Lu Changshu had left, his eyes filled with excitement. If Lu's son really wanted to start a company, he would definitely seize the opportunity.
The family's savings were almost gone, and if he didn't find a way to make money, he couldn't imagine what kind of looks he would face from outsiders.
He absolutely could not let this happen; at least in the village, he had to maintain his dignity.
"Dad, why are you talking to Uncle Lu for so long?"
Chang You's son, Chang Zilong, came out wearing pajamas and yawning, clearly having just gotten up not long ago.
Without comparison, there's no harm done; he's now even preparing to curry favor with Lao Lu's son, but then he looks at his own son...
Enraged, Changyou went up and kicked his son twice.
"Sleep, sleep, all you do is sleep. From now on, you have to get up before eight o'clock every morning."
Although Chang Zilong was very dissatisfied, he didn't dare to argue with his father, so he could only mutter, "Dad, why are you getting up so early?"
"I've already entered the workforce, and now it's the holidays. I'm not going to school or work, so it's a rare opportunity to relax at home."
Chang You said irritably, "So you know you've already entered the workforce?"
"You do nothing all day, and after working for over a year, you still call me every month asking for money. What, does your company operate on a paid employment model?"
Chang Zilong curled his lip.
"I just started working and haven't settled down yet. I'll send you money every month when I get a raise."
Chang You laughed in anger, then kicked his son again: "Go to hell."
Fortunately, at least his son is filial.
Chang You felt a little better.
"Zilong, from now on, call Lu Ran 'brother' whenever you see him. Spend more time chatting with your brother Lu Ran during this period."
Chang Zilong asked, puzzled, "Dad, Lu Ran is two years older than me, but why do I have to call him 'brother'? He never beat me in a fight when we were kids!"
"You dare bring that up? They're only doing you a favor by giving you the time of day. Stop talking nonsense. If you want to continue living your current life, you'd better listen to my arrangements, or you can prepare to be a beast of burden for the rest of your life!"
Chang Zilong was puzzled and somewhat annoyed.
But she still nodded in agreement.
"Alright, for your sake, Dad, I'll give Lu Ran—no, I'll give Brother Ran this face."
"I'll change my clothes right away and go find him now."
Watching his son's retreating figure, Chang You nodded with relief. Fortunately, this silly boy listened to him.
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Lu Ran got up before seven o'clock, thinking that his current routine would definitely amaze his parents when he got home.
Unexpectedly, his mother was even earlier than him.
After he got up, he saw his mother busy at home.
Lu Ran then realized that the change he was so proud of was just his mother's daily routine, getting up early every day to take care of the family.
When I was a child, no matter how early I went to school, I could always have a hot breakfast and wear warm clothes.
Even in the cold winter, it remains the same.
Thinking of all this, Lu Ran felt a lump in her throat. She walked out of the house into the yard and went up to hug her mother, who was washing vegetables.
"Hey kid, did the sun rise in the west today? Up so early!"
"Hehe, Mom, I've been getting up this early all the time."
"Mom, why are you washing vegetables outside in this freezing weather?"
"It's alright, this is hot water. Your mother used to wash with cold water. Life is so much better now! Back then, we didn't have any of these appliances."
"Mom, now that the new house is built, I'll hire a housekeeper for you."
Wen Youli rolled her eyes at her son.
"Get lost, you watch too many TV dramas, huh? We can build a new house, but forget about hiring a nanny. I don't want any more outsiders in my house."
Lu Ran laughed and said, "Alright, alright, Mom, you're in charge."
Lu Ran wanted to help his mother wash the vegetables, but she refused, so he had to give up.
"Mom, I'm going for a run now."
After saying goodbye to his mother, Lu Ran went back to his room and had a simple breakfast. Then he picked up the iron block he had prepared in advance, rolled up his trouser leg, and tied it to his calf.
As his physical fitness improved, his training intensity also increased. Now, ordinary running is no longer enough; he has to add weights.
After tying the iron plate to the surface and testing it, I felt the weight was manageable, so I changed into the "Physical Training" and "Body Strengthening" titles and jogged out of the house.
I jogged slowly through the fields of the village.
Two hours later, Lu Ran, who was about to return, felt someone coming from behind him.
"Ran-ge, are you up so early to exercise?"
Lu Ran turned around and asked, "Zilong?"
"Heh, when you called me 'Brother Ran,' I thought I had mistaken you for someone else."
This guy is a well-known warrior in the village. He's been a great fighter since he was a child and boasts that he wants to be like Zhao Zilong. He doesn't respect anyone except his father.
This "Brother Ran" was truly unexpected for Lu Ran.
Chang Zilong pouted: "I didn't want to either, but my dad told me to call you that."
"You're so delicate-looking, like a young heartthrob, you're definitely not qualified to be my older brother!"
"Well then, it's been so many years since we last met. We missed that competition when we were kids, and I still remember it vividly. Why don't we continue today?"
"Let's have a race and see who gets to the top of the mountain first. If I lose, I'll willingly become your underling from now on."