Chapter 75

"Ha ha, however, the four aspects of human life—destiny, fortune, blessings, and longevity—are interconnected. Your financial luck has overshadowed the other three aspects. Not only that, but you also have a major stroke of luck in your destiny, so wealth and nobility are rare for you, and you are not yet at the peak."

"Ah, then, is my fate too good, affecting the next generation of my children?" Zhou Shunzhang tilted his head and thought. Indeed, these thirty years had been smooth sailing for him, and even the setbacks were minor. Although he didn't believe in this, he had some understanding and knowledge.

"Mr. Zhou, good and bad fortune are intertwined, and wealth can run out. You must be cautious. It's possible that the death of your eldest son, the discord between your third and fourth sons, and your daughter's illness are all related to your financial luck. This is just a guess. Fate is a fickle thing; I can only help you so much for now. These insights are free of charge."

After half an hour, Zhao Zhiqiang gradually returned to his normal state.

However, it was impossible for him to reach the peak state he had that night when he fought with Chen Linlin.

The spiritual energy he now possessed could barely support normal use, but not combat.

Seeing that the master had said all he could, Zhou Shunzhang did not press further. The master had said so much without charging, even predicting the fate of his eldest son. This was a true master!

"Thank you, Master, thank you, Master. I have prepared a simple meal; please do me the honor of joining me."

As for the last words, he had deeply etched them in his mind. He needed to personally investigate the issue with his nephew, which should not be difficult.

Zhao Zhiqiang did not refuse, nodding slightly, "Then I will not decline."

Zhou Shunzhang followed behind, and Zhao Zhiqiang led the way out. Mei Jun and Jin Mingzhe hurriedly came forward, ordering the staff to prepare in advance. No one else was present except Mei Jun, who sat as a companion, while Jin Mingzhe stood outside the door.

"Mr. Zhao, I heard you are running for the position of village chief in Chang'an Village. I wonder why, Master, you have such an idea. The job of village chief is not easy."

Zhou Shunzhang had investigated for a long time but still couldn't understand Zhao Zhiqiang's thinking.

Why would a master with such a unique identity not choose to live a carefree life but instead stay in a poor village? What was his purpose?

"Ha ha, to repay kindness and give back to the village. As a villager of Chang'an, I have an obligation to contribute to the prosperity of my fellow villagers. If Mr. Zhou can help, I would be grateful. Here, I represent the entire village in thanking you in advance for your blessings!"

After saying this, he stood up and bowed respectfully.

He thought, "I was waiting for you to say this. You only mentioned it halfway through the meal."

"Of course, of course! Mei Jun, you will be responsible for the matters in Chang'an Village. Follow Mr. Zhao's arrangements. Provide money, materials, and manpower as needed."

Zhou Shunzhang was greatly impressed and felt a bit ashamed. He remembered that he only returned to his hometown when he was middle-aged!

"Ha ha, thank you, Mr. Zhou. However, I cannot accept your help and money for free. Rest assured, the investment in my area will have a high return rate."

"Oh? Investment—Mr. Zhao, you mean this is not a charitable donation but an investment?" Zhou Shunzhang's eyes lit up.

Zhao Zhiqiang sensed a hint of greed.

"Exactly, Mr. Zhou. Chang'an Village is undergoing socialist new rural construction. Two square kilometers of flat land have been transferred to state ownership, and the remaining nearly nine square kilometers are being developed by the village. You should be familiar with the location, right? It's at the southern end of the city, on the slopes of Longbei Mountain."

"I know a bit, but I haven't paid much attention. My company, Jinri Real Estate, should have detailed information. Mr. Zhao, do you mind if our real estate company participates in the construction?"

Zhou Shunzhang asked with great interest.

Two million square meters, although this is Linzhou and not Binhai, he knew that the integration of Binhai and Linzhou, a sub-provincial city less than a hundred kilometers away, with its mountains and sea, and several major roads passing through, had significant development potential. He knew a bit about the location of Longbei Mountain, which had a prominent geographical position. The only drawback was the mountainous terrain. When the Jinzun Hotel area was tendered, he had studied the surroundings, and if developed, the location would be quite good.

Since Zhao Zhiqiang mentioned the development, he might as well do a favor.

It was a win-win situation, so why not?

Zhao Zhiqiang ate a piece of pork and chuckled, "Of course, we welcome you. However, the land that has become state-owned is not under our village's control and must be bid on. The village's renovation and construction are proposed by the acting village chief and decided by the villagers. Unlike before, the final approval is not by the state, experts, or supervisors, but by the villagers. This work is not easy. Companies and individuals with intentions can support the acting village chief by pre-paying sponsorship fees to the village's public account. Once the supported village chief is elected, the money is not refunded and must be formally invested according to the plan."

"Ah?"

Zhou Shunzhang and Mei Jun exchanged a surprised look. Then he put down his chopsticks and laughed, "This sounds like the U.S. presidential election policy. The government is giving power to the villagers? This is like the sun rising in the west. Could this be a pilot project?"

"Exactly, it's a pilot project. The city approved it temporarily, and Chang'an Village is conducting a self-construction pilot project in the new district. This matter started because of me. Ha ha."

Zhao Zhiqiang picked up a plate of abalone and quickly ate it. He couldn't help it; his body was lacking blood, and now meat was the most appealing.

Seeing his eating, Zhou Shunzhang praised him again.

This master was truly genuine, not putting on an act. This was a real person, a true master.

Cultivating in the world, hidden among the people.

He couldn't help but feel a deep respect.

"Mr. Zhao, since this is an investment and a pilot project for new rural construction, you can rest assured. I will definitely support your campaign!" Zhou Shunzhang was also very curious. His company, Jinri Real Estate, had participated in real estate development in many regions, but this kind of self-construction and self-development in a village was a first. It was quite interesting.

"Ha ha, then I won't be too polite. The first week of the campaign starts tomorrow. We will present our plans, seek sponsorships, and publicly campaign in the Chang'an Village Committee courtyard. I hope you can lend a hand. Thank you in advance!"

"Thank you for what? I should be the one to thank you. Alright, I will call Xiao Liu at Jinri Real Estate right away to see if they are prepared. If not, they will prepare overnight!"

Zhou Shunzhang was not concerned. A village project wouldn't be too big, probably a few million at most. The money he had given to Master Zhao today was enough. He picked up the phone and gave a few instructions.

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