Chapter 438: Chapter 438: Liu Zheng Calms the Situation on Site
"Master, let’s move on from that, my sister is a mere woman, and on that side, she’s actually not that useful. If the villagers really do stir up public outrage, when that time comes, my sister will definitely suffer."
"Don’t worry, their aim isn’t to get into fights. Plus, they’re well aware of the consequences of hitting someone. So, there’s no need to worry about that. Right, I’ll go over first. This morning you must continue to see those patients who can understand their diagnosis and prescribe medication accordingly. If you really don’t understand, then call me, and I’ll handle it. Remember, you must be very careful with the medication."
"Okay, I understand, Master. After what happened yesterday, how could I not have learned that lesson? So, rest assured, I know what to do."
Liu Yang only patted his chest and assured him here, so after hearing that, he gradually felt more at ease. After all, Liu Yang was basically capable of doing as he said, which is why he tended to trust him on this matter.
In the end, Liu Zheng hurried to the construction site in a fluster.
Before even reaching the construction site, they could hear the noisy sounds coming from there, and then Liu Zheng glanced in that direction—a huge, dark mass of people was indeed at the site.
Previously, the place was just overgrown with weeds, so it wasn’t suitable for them, but after a large-scale cleanup, they had gradually cleared a piece of flat land, which now provided them with a convenient condition.
After seeing Liu Zheng arrive, Liu Jiaxin followed the contractor and then hurried over. At that moment, Liu Jiaxin was just stunned for a moment, and finally, looked behind Liu Zheng, expecting that he would have arranged for some young guys to come over, but who knew it would be only himself?
"What are you looking at? It’s just me, don’t look anymore."
"No, now with more than a 100 people, do you think just because you’re the village chief, they will listen to you? Don’t forget, they don’t even belong to this village now, so if there really is a problem, can you handle it alone? You didn’t even find some people to come over and give you a hand."
"Do I need to lay hands on them? Moreover, I’m not here to fight; I’m here to clarify the situation. Don’t worry, the way I do things is methodical, so there’s definitely no problem with this."
While saying this, he reassured Liu Jiaxin with a confident nod, and Liu Jiaxin had no idea where Liu Zheng’s confidence came from, considering he used to be just a doctor with no experience in handling these interpersonal affairs.
How could he be so confident that he would actually resolve everything? So, he was very anticipatory and also eager to see how Liu Zheng would manage it all.
"Villagers, are you all from Chenhe Village? Let me introduce myself. My name is Liu Zheng, and I am the village chief from this village. I believe you have probably heard about me, right?"
Liu Zheng stood amid the crowd, giving them a look. In fact, he should have some reminiscence of these people, some of whom were elderly and weak and would sometimes come to him for medical treatment.
When Liu Zheng appeared, a few of them looked up at him but quickly bowed their heads again, as if they felt a little ashamed of their conduct, but had no choice, possibly because there was an organizer behind them.
However, very few actually responded. After Liu Zheng finished speaking, he noticed the atmosphere indeed quieted down compared to before. At the very least, he could tell that they were listening to him.
"In truth, I understand your sentiments, and you sitting here must be due to someone’s instigation, right? I urge you not to let others use you as pawns; you understand? Because the factory I’m building is to benefit both villages, not just the residents of our own village, do you understand?"
"I know some may not grasp this, and you feel we’re taking land from your villagers. But let me tell you, historically our two villages were one, just divided due to certain historical events. That’s not a problem, and I can tell you officially that the town has issued a document; our villages are ultimately going to merge."
Liu Zheng continued to speak, but it was clear the villagers were listening without any response.
"What will happen after this factory is built? Do you know? What will it bring? Do you understand? In the future, all the land tilled by our villagers, all the agricultural by-products grown, all of it, can be bought right at your doorstep."
"Moreover, if someone in your family needs a job, they can be arranged to work in the factory. This way, you can stay close to home and earn money as well. What’s not to like about that? So, this factory is a great boon for both our villages. Why are you obstructing it?"
As Liu Zheng was speaking, he began to secretly observe the crowd’s movements. After listening to him, it was evident some were whispering among themselves as if discussing something.
This all proved that what he had said had some effect. Although they could not disperse immediately, at least they were feeling a twinge of guilt.
"Right now, the factory’s recruitment has already begun. We are hiring a new batch from our village, and the factory currently has 100 job openings. I have already stipulated with them that 50 positions must be reserved for our village, and the other 50 for Chenhe Village. If you persist in your obstruction here, then you are effectively denying employment opportunities for your family members. Do you understand?"
"You talk a good game, but can you really do all this? Moreover, our village chief has already said that what you’re doing amounts to seizing our land, without any possibility of profit for us."
Sure enough, all of this was orchestrated by that village chief. However, he held quite some prestige in that village and was clearly aiming to disrupt everything.
