Chapter 55

"Listen, I plan to invest 40 million to build a greenhouse in the village."

Buzz—this one sentence caused a stir in the crowd.

"What? 40 million?"

"Good grief, 40 million for a greenhouse?"

"How big would that greenhouse be? It would probably take up all the land in the village."

Wang Yong ignored the murmurs and calmly said, "Based on this greenhouse, I will establish a restaurant."

Before the crowd could react, Wang Yong dropped another bomb.

"The village will hold 45% of the shares in this company through land equity."

This time, not only did the crowd below erupt, but even Wang Dahai and Dawei were taken aback. This was different from what they had discussed before! How could he suddenly give away 10% of the shares?

While people were still in shock, Wang Yong continued, "I plan to unify most of the village's land and invest it into the upcoming Half Mountain Ecological Restaurant. The main project is a 100-acre greenhouse ecological restaurant. I will hold 40% of the shares, and the nationally renowned chef, Mr. Zhang, will hold 10% of the shares. Dawei will invest one million and be responsible for the restaurant's management, holding 5% of the shares."

The villagers were numb, even the mischievous children sensed the unusual atmosphere and stood quietly by their parents, watching Wang Yong on the steps.

"Our village has fallen behind the outside world for various reasons over the years. To put it bluntly, we are poorer! Because we are poor, the young men in the village can't find suitable partners; because we are poor, we can't hold our heads high in front of relatives and friends; because we are poor, children who should be playing in kindergartens are left to run wild in the mountains; because we are poor, we are looked down upon when we go out to work; and because we are poor, people who have lived here for generations are all trying to leave, hoping never to return. Why? Why is this? Are we lazy?"

"No." This was the roar of ordinary farmers.

"Are we not hardworking enough, are we not willing to put in the effort?"

"No!" This roar shook the heavens.

"Then why? Tell me, why? Why are we looked down upon? Why?"

This time, no one answered. Everyone stared at Wang Yong with anger.

"I will tell you why. It's because we lack knowledge, we haven't seen the world, and ultimately, it's because we are poor!"

Everyone below clenched their fists and gritted their teeth, staring at Wang Yong without moving. Wang Dahai also looked at Wang Yong nervously, not understanding what he was doing.

"I am not content, so I came back, to be a farmer. By chance, I became the village chief, and I have been thinking about how to lead everyone to prosperity, to stand tall and hold our heads high. The success of the greenhouse vegetables and my friends' advice gave me the idea. So I decided to open an ecological restaurant to develop tourism and bring Dawei, who is a chef in the capital, back to lead everyone to a path of prosperity."

Cheers erupted throughout the venue. The villagers clapped their hands hard to express their enthusiasm, giving the capable, visionary, and practical new village chief a warm and prolonged applause.

All the villagers at home unanimously approved Wang Yong's proposal, and the construction of the Half Mountain Ecological Restaurant entered a fast track. Manager Li and Li Yongxin, along with a group of engineering technicians, set up camp in Half Mountain Village and began the紧张的施工建设。

得知此事后，媛媛的大舅刘海给王勇打来电话，说让王勇办个营业执照。一切他都打过招呼了，只需要王勇派人过来办一下手续就行了。王勇还真忘了这茬，赶紧让大伟跑了一趟市里。要不说朝里有人好办事，有刘海这个常务副市长打招呼，所有的手续都是以最快的速度批下来了。而且注册的不是餐厅，而是半山兴农农业发展股份有限公司，公司的经营项目有农产品的生产、加工、销售，农业观光旅游，农业技术开发与转让，餐饮等。

既然办起了公司，就开始了大规模的人才招聘。一个月后，本着村里人优先照顾的原则，王勇和大伟开始招聘公司成立所必需的财务、人事、技术等急需的人才，其他普通工人则尽量选择村里人。工人的基本工资两千，五险一金，法定假日，双休，还有其他的福利待遇，一下子让公司的各个岗位变成了香饽饽。

各种走人情拉关系的人让半山村的村民一下子就挺起了胸膛，抬起了头。由于事先已经说好了，优先保证半山村每家有一个人在公司上班，所以村里的老人们纷纷打电话给在外打工的孩子，让他们赶紧回家。别在外面瞎混了，在家里就能挣到钱，何苦在外奔波呢？

这几天不断有儿时的伙伴从全国各地匆匆赶回来，一回到家里，看到热火朝天、已经渐渐有了雏形的巨型温室，所有的人都放下了心中的疑虑，纷纷找到王勇或者大伟报名。他们中大部分已经结婚生子，这次连带着媳妇一块回来了。之后越来越多的在外打工的半山子弟从第一批回村的人口中得知王勇真的在村里办起了公司，家家户户都成了村里的股东，纷纷收拾行李赶回家中。

一时间，半山村热闹起来了。老人看到儿女回到了身边整天笑得合不拢嘴，小孩子们见到父母，整天跟在爸爸妈妈身边，生怕一转眼他们就又消失了。家家户户都像过年一样，一家人坐在一起，炒上几个好菜，聊着当下，憧憬着未来。

半山村成立了公司和王勇的大名彻底传遍了港城的大街小巷。不少人都知道了半山出产的被称为超级蔬菜的各种大棚菜，还有神奇的黄金蛋，好吃的各种果子。

一时间半山村人来人往，不少城里人特意过来想要尝尝传说中的神奇蔬菜、黄金蛋和各种水果。可是他们注定要失望了，村里人直接告诉他们，这些东西都已经被京城的大酒店预定了，不外卖的。

也有不少附近的村里人过来走亲戚，想着能不能请自己半山村的亲戚帮忙找个工作。更有不少心思活的人立马请了媒人到半山村给自家闺女找个半山村的小伙子。还真有几对看对了眼，立马就定了亲。然后女方就顺利地被安排进了公司上班。这下子，半山村的适龄小伙子们可就抢手了。

半山村的变化都被王勇看在眼里，看着村民幸福、自豪的表情，王勇不由得也为自己感到骄傲。可没等他高兴多长时间，二爷就找过来了。

“王勇啊，你有些事做得不地道啊！”二爷语重心长地说了这么一句，让王勇心里一沉。

“二爷，出什么事啦？”

“你看看现在村里有些人那个吊样，有啥了不起的，这看不起，那看不顺眼的。忘本啦！”

王勇一听，不由地皱起眉头。

“招工可着咱村里人没错，可也不能任由村里人往里随便加人吧？其他村子也都是乡里乡亲的，低头不见抬头见的，这长久下去可不是个事，会出大乱子的！你二叔也是这个意思，他让我提醒你一定要搞好和周围村子的关系。”

王勇明白了，这的确是个问题。村里人的这种行为肯定会惹得周围村子眼热羡慕，之后就会妒忌，然后必然就是恨，最后半山村就会被孤立起来。这可不是王勇想看到的结果，看来必须得给头脑发热的村民们降降温了。正好大伟从京城招的人力资源部经理昨天上任了，让他好好整顿一下吧。

想到这里，王勇一刻也等不下去了。告别二爷，立刻直奔特意盖的作为临时办公场所的一座彩钢板房。找到大伟和刚任命的人力资源部经理李建平，把二爷说的情况一说。马上也引起了大伟的警觉。倒是李建平很是不以为然地说道：

“这种事到哪都免不了，咱们国家就是个人情社会，只要控制好就出不了大问题。放心，交给我吧！”

李建平毕业于美国哈佛商学院，学的就是人力资源管理，还兼修了法律，拿到了该大学的双学士学位。之后继续深造，考了人力资源管理硕士，同时还选修了工商管理和心理学。

来这之前在京城一家世界五百强公司亚洲区的人力资源总监，之所以能来到这里，完全是因为吃过一次现在被称为超级蔬菜的半山出产的蔬菜做成的菜肴之后，就疯狂地迷恋上了这种蔬菜。在得知半山招工的消息之后，正好前段时间合同到期，还没有续签。于是这人果断地辞职并联系了大伟，来到了半山村。

可以说王勇走了狗屎运了，要不然这么个小地方怎么可能引来这么一匹宝马？

昨天李建平过来和王勇、大伟一交流，立刻就被王勇任命为公司副总兼人力资源部经理。之后马上召开村民大会表决通过了这一任命。能同步过吗？这可是国外著名大学毕业的硕士，在大公司作为大区总监的牛人。人家过来可不是奔着那区区一百万的年薪来的，要知道人家以前拿的百万年薪可是美元，换算一下一个月就差不多有一百万人民币的工资了。

不得不说，人家是有真本事的。第三天就将完善后的公司人事制度公布出来，除了已经聘用的人员，其他人员的招聘一律由公司人力资源部统一负责。不少上了年纪的村民不理解，这不是要串班夺权吗？倒是那些外出打工回来的年轻人感觉很正常，反过来劝家里的老人。告诉他们城里的大公司都是这样的，没啥新奇的。我们以前想进这样的公司都没有资格的，倒是一些没啥实力的小公司，小工厂才会不设人事部门，由老板一人说了算。

公司人事方面的事很快就被李建平捋顺了。在招了几个人事方面的帮手之后，招工、培训、休假、福利待遇等各种公司制度迅速建立并完善起来。公司的运作开始有条不紊地稳定运行起来。惹得二爷直说这个小李是有真本事的人，非要拉着人家去他那吃饭。本来一个劲推脱的李建平在二爷家里吃了一顿张老做的饭菜之后，不用叫的就经常去二爷家里改善伙食。

深秋季节的寒冷给施工带来了诸多不便，但各种先进技术和机械的应用使得工程进度仍然按时保质进行着。

公司的事情有大伟和李建平，根本不用王勇操心。所以这段日子，王勇过得相当惬意。不是带着吊主和小黑小白在山上祸害小动物，就是偷偷跑到市里去和媛媛约会。要不就是窝在家里琢磨着吃食，试做一下张老教的菜。直到今天，王勇才结束了悠闲的生活。因为果园里剩下的苹果和山楂熟了。

感谢书友阿歷的打赏和书友小脏东西的建议，房子会努力争取写得更好！谢谢大家的支持！第一次写书，有什么问题请大家多提意见。

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Since the company was established, large-scale talent recruitment began. One month later, following the principle of prioritizing villagers, Wang Yong and Dawei started recruiting essential personnel for the company, including finance, human resources, and technical staff. Other ordinary workers were mostly chosen from the village. The basic salary for workers was 2,000 yuan, with five insurances and one fund, statutory holidays, weekends, and other benefits, making the company's positions highly sought after.

The influx of people seeking favors and connections made the villagers of Half Mountain Village stand tall and proud. Since it was agreed that each family in Half Mountain Village would have at least one person working in the company, the elderly in the village called their children working outside to come back home. They told them not to wander aimlessly outside, as they could earn money at home, avoiding the hardships of working elsewhere.

In recent days, childhood friends from all over the country rushed back. Upon returning, they saw the bustling construction of the large greenhouse, which was gradually taking shape. All doubts were dispelled, and they flocked to Wang Yong or Dawei to sign up. Most of them were already married with children, and they brought their wives back with them. As more and more people working outside heard from the first batch of returnees that Wang Yong had indeed set up a company in the village and that every household was a shareholder, they packed their bags and rushed home.

For a time, Half Mountain Village was bustling with activity. The elderly were overjoyed to see their children return, and the children clung to their parents, fearing they would disappear again. Every household celebrated as if it were the New Year, sitting together, cooking a few good dishes, chatting about the present, and dreaming of the future.

The establishment of the company and Wang Yong's name spread throughout the city. Many people learned about the super vegetables and the magical golden eggs and delicious fruits produced in Half Mountain Village.

For a time, Half Mountain Village was filled with visitors. Many city dwellers came to taste the legendary vegetables, golden eggs, and fruits. However, they were disappointed when the villagers told them that all these products were already reserved by hotels in the capital and were not for sale.

Many people from nearby villages also came to visit relatives, hoping to find a job through their connections in Half Mountain Village. Some even asked matchmakers to find a young man from Half Mountain Village for their daughters. Surprisingly, a few pairs hit it off and quickly became engaged. The women were then smoothly employed by the company. This made the eligible young men of Half Mountain Village highly sought after.

Wang Yong saw all the changes in Half Mountain Village and felt proud of the villagers' happiness and pride. However, his joy was short-lived when Er Ye (Second Uncle) came to see him.

"Wang Yong, some of your actions are not right!" Er Ye said with a serious tone, making Wang Yong's heart sink.

"Er Ye, what's wrong?"

"Look at how some people in the village are acting. They think they are so great, looking down on others. They've forgotten their roots!"

Wang Yong frowned.

"Prioritizing villagers for jobs is fine, but we can't let them add people at will. The other villages are our neighbors, and we see each other often. This will cause big problems in the long run. Your second uncle also thinks so. He asked me to remind you to maintain good relations with the surrounding villages."

Wang Yong understood. This was indeed a problem. The villagers' behavior would make the surrounding villages envious, leading to jealousy and eventually resentment, isolating Half Mountain Village. This was not what Wang Yong wanted. He needed to cool down the villagers' enthusiasm. Fortunately, the new HR manager, Dawei, had just arrived from the capital and could help.

Without delay, Wang Yong bid farewell to Er Ye and rushed to the temporary office in a prefabricated steel building. He found Dawei and the newly appointed HR manager, Li Jianping, and explained the situation. Dawei immediately became alert, but Li Jianping was dismissive.

"Such things are inevitable anywhere. Our country is a society of personal connections. As long as we control it, there won't be major issues. Don't worry, leave it to me!"

Li Jianping graduated from Harvard Business School with a degree in human resource management and a minor in law, earning a dual bachelor's degree. He continued his studies and obtained a master's degree in human resource management, along with a minor in business administration and psychology.

Before coming here, he was the HR director for the Asia region of a Fortune 500 company in the capital. He came here because he fell in love with the super vegetables from Half Mountain Village after tasting a dish made from them. When he learned about the job opening, his contract had just expired, and he hadn't renewed it. He resigned and contacted Dawei, coming to Half Mountain Village.

Wang Yong was indeed lucky to attract such a talented person to such a small place.

After a discussion with Wang Yong and Dawei, Li Jianping was immediately appointed as the company's vice president and HR manager. The villagers unanimously approved the appointment. Li Jianping, a master's graduate from a prestigious foreign university and a former regional director of a large company, was not there for the mere one million yuan annual salary. His previous salary was in US dollars, which amounted to about one million yuan per month.

Li Jianping proved his worth. On the third day, he published the improved company personnel system. All new hires, except those already employed, would be managed by the company's HR department. Some older villagers were confused, thinking it was a power grab, but the young people who had returned from working outside found it normal and even advised their elders. They explained that large companies in the city operated this way, and it was nothing new. They had never had the chance to work for such companies, while small companies and factories often had no HR department, with the boss making all decisions.

The company's HR issues were quickly resolved by Li Jianping. After hiring a few assistants, he established and improved various company policies, including recruitment, training, leave, and benefits. The company's operations began to run smoothly and efficiently. Er Ye praised Li Jianping for his capabilities and insisted on inviting him to dinner. After enjoying a meal cooked by Mr. Zhang at Er Ye's house, Li Jianping frequently visited to improve his diet.

The cold of late autumn brought many challenges to the construction, but the use of advanced technology and machinery ensured the project progressed on schedule and to high standards.

With Dawei and Li Jianping handling the company's affairs, Wang Yong had nothing to worry about. He enjoyed a leisurely life, either taking his dog and the black and white cats to harass small animals in the mountains, secretly visiting Yuan Yuan in the city, or staying at home to experiment with dishes taught by Mr. Zhang. This leisurely life ended when the apples and hawthorns in the orchard ripened.

Thank you to the reader Ali for the tip and to the reader Xiaozangdongs for the suggestions. I will strive to write better. Thank you for your support! This is my first time writing a book, so please provide feedback if you have any suggestions.

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