Chapter 359 - Chen Yang's Reputation

At that moment, the village center was bustling with excitement.

The adults were gathered in groups, large and small, smoking and chatting, occasionally cracking crude jokes.

The children loved such lively scenes even more, going wild with joy.

The village’s main clearing was packed with people from all around, hundreds of families, and when including children, the number neared a thousand.

Fortunately, the main clearing at the head of Liuhu Village was large enough to accommodate so many people.

The originally noisy crowd quieted down as soon as they noticed Chen Yang and Wu Kexin arriving.

The smoking men also threw away their cigarette butts and gathered together, waiting for Chen Yang and Wu Kexin to speak.

Chen Yang and Wu Kexin made their way through the crowd and stood on a large rock at the head of the village.

Meanwhile, other village leaders had gathered around.

“President Wu, you’ve gathered us all here today to discuss the mining behind Liuhu Village, right?”

President Ma of Shangshan Village approached and asked straight out.

Wu Kexin glanced at him and nodded, “Yes, we’ve gathered here today specifically to talk about the mining operations in the mountains behind.”

“I also want to share some good news.

The poverty in our region is about to be broken,” she said excitedly, raising her voice so that everyone on the clearing could hear.

The lively villagers perked up when they heard Wu Kexin say this.

They couldn’t help but stir, growing curious.

Although everyone knew that Wu Kexin and Chen Yang had gathered them for the mine’s sake, especially clear from the recent roadworks and cable replacements,

they were not clear on the specifics.

Now with Wu Kexin’s statement, everyone was definitely intrigued.

“President Wu, what’s really happening here?

Who’s leading us to wealth?”

“Yeah, President Wu, the mining operation in the back mountains is another company making money, not related to us.”

Many villagers asked, puzzled.

At that point, Wu Kexin stretched her arms out to silence them, indicating they should quiet down.

Everyone immediately became quiet, anticipating Wu Kexin’s next words.

“There are minerals in those mountains, and it’s not just the mining companies that can make money; we all can!”

“Do you remember, some days ago, Chen Yang promised that he would provide one job opportunity for each family in our Liuhu Village?”

“Not only has Chen Yang kept his promise, but he has also provided job opportunities for the neighboring villages!”

Wu Kexin excitedly shifted the topic to Chen Yang.

All at once, everyone’s attention moved from Wu Kexin to Chen Yang.

There was pure excitement in their eyes.

But no one said anything, silently continuing to listen to Wu Kexin.

Afterward, Wu Kexin elaborated in detail about the mine, including the salary and insurance discussions she had with Chen Yang and Gao Ya that afternoon.

The villagers could hardly contain their excitement upon hearing such good news.

They were nearly about to roar collectively in excitement.

“Is this true?

Are such good things really happening?

Can we really work in the mountains behind?”

“These terms seem too generous…

and I’ve heard that the reputation of the Gu Family Corporation isn’t that good…

Could it be?”

“It feels almost unreal.”

After Wu Kexin finished speaking, a wave of excitement spread, followed by widespread concern.

Everyone was an honest and straightforward farmer, instinctively wary of such good fortune.

Not only were they like this, even the village heads from various major villages had some doubts.

“Village Head Wu, is everything you’ve said truly real?

Did a representative from the Gu Family specifically talk to you about this?”

In the end, it was Village Head Ma from Shangshan Village who stood up and inquired about the specifics from Wu Kexin.

“Yes, all of this was discussed with me by the general manager of the Gu Family, and as long as everyone is willing, all the promised conditions will be put into a contract.

Everyone can be reassured about this,”

Wu Kexin seriously said to Village Head Ma,

But even so, the doubts in everyone’s hearts were not completely dispelled.

It was then Chen Yang’s turn to speak.

This matter was overall entrusted to Chen Yang by Gao Ya, and Chen Yang had also promised to create job opportunities for everyone.

So, when everyone was very apprehensive, Chen Yang stood on a large rock and then said, “Everyone, I am aware of your concerns, and I understand them.”

“It’s true that the reputation of the Gu Family Corporation isn’t very good, but you can rest assured about taking jobs at the mine.

“I am backing this matter, ensuring that the Gu Family Corporation will not shortchange you on anything they promised.

If anything is missing, just come to me, and I, Chen Yang, will make up for it!”

In these days, the activities of Chen Yang earned him quite a bit of prestige.

The villagers from Liuhe Village and men from the nearby villages held Chen Yang in very high regard.

Upon hearing Chen Yang say this, the concerns in everyone’s hearts instantly vanished without a trace.

“Yang Zi, you don’t need to promise anything to everyone.

Don’t we all know what kind of person you are?

Count me in for this mining job.

I’m going!”

“I’m going as well.

You’ve secured such a great opportunity for us, it would be embarrassing to have you persuade us to work,”

The villagers from Liuhe Village were the first to stand out, expressing their deep trust in Chen Yang.

With these people leading the way, the doubts in the minds of villagers from other villages also disappeared, and they eagerly signed up, wanting to work at the mine behind the mountain.

“Everyone, don’t rush.

We’re merely notifying you all today.

Those who are interested can register at the village offices in your respective villages!”

“When the work formally starts, I’ll notify everyone to go to work,”

As the sign-up was bustling, Wu Kexin stepped forward and said this, quieting everyone down.

Afterward, she and Chen Yang pulled the village heads from various villages to a secluded place, seriously discussing the topic.

The village heads from various villages trusted Chen Yang a lot.

The conversation flowed well, and they were very willing to support the work of Chen Yang and Wu Kexin.

“Village Head Wu, leave this small matter to us.

If this really works out, I don’t know how to thank you enough,”

Village Head Ma stated.

“Yes, we have always been farmers, with no formal professions; if this really provides us with jobs at the mine, it is sure to lift the label of poverty from our area,”

Following Village Head Ma, the other village heads excitedly expressed their agreement.

They also thanked Wu Kexin and Chen Yang profusely.

In the end, this meeting lasted for more than two hours.

The detailed discussion was between Chen Yang, Wu Kexin, and the village heads from various villages.

The reason for gathering everyone here was simply to notify everyone at the same time.

While Wu Kexin and Chen Yang were discussing with the village heads, other villagers didn’t disperse but gathered together happily chatting.

Many men couldn’t help but give a thumbs up when talking about Chen Yang.

“Your village has produced a Chen Yang, that’s really amazing.

Everyone benefits from his light.”

All sorts of praises for Chen Yang emerged endlessly, and upon hearing such words, the villagers from Liuhe Village couldn’t help but puff up their chests.

Chen Yang was successful and prestigious, and the villagers from Liuhe Village collectively benefited from his light.

This situation continued until ten o’clock.

At ten o’clock, after Wu Kexin and Chen Yang had finished discussing specifics with the village heads, the village heads led their respective villagers back to their villages under the cover of night.

The villagers of Liuhe Village didn’t stay much longer either and soon dispersed.