Chapter 1113 - 036 Persuasion
Seeing his reluctance to introduce the land, Lizheng quickly took the opportunity, saying joyfully, "This, this Old He really is a bit tongue-tied and doesn’t know how to put it. Let me do it, let me."
Lin Yuan frowned and pouted, making as if to leave: "If you don’t want to tell me, then I won’t buy it."
Seeing that she was about to walk away without making a purchase, Lizheng and a few village chiefs became anxious, stopping her and trying to persuade her. They had clearly figured out the temperament of the rich; if they didn’t accommodate her, it seemed that they wouldn’t be able to sell the land today.
The older village chief approached He Guangming, advising him, "Guangming, uncle understands that you disdain dealing with these rich families, but you see what’s happening today. If you don’t step in, the land in your village just can’t be sold. The land in the nearby villages is better, and the villagers aren’t living well. Do you really want them to live on soup and cabbage every day? I remember your daughter is getting married soon, isn’t she? Haven’t you prepared her dowry yet? Hurry up, take good care of these young people, and your daughter’s dowry will be settled."
He Guangming remained unmoved: "Even if my daughter has no dowry, she can still marry out. Unlike some people, who have to throw a three-day and three-night banquet when they take a bride, as if they’re scared others won’t know how much silver they’ve pocketed!"
Hearing He Guangming talk so bluntly about his own business, the young village chief who had been at odds with him became infuriated. Had it not been for others holding him back, he might have rolled up his sleeves to fight.
The older village chief quietly scolded the young village chief, while earnestly advising He Guangming, "Guangming, listen to your uncle’s advice and don’t fight with silver. Uncle knows that if this land is sold, Lizheng, ah, Lizheng will certainly take the lion’s share, and there won’t be much left over, but why don’t you think about it? Even keeping a little bit is something. Times are tough for everyone; share some silver with the villagers if you can."
It had to be said that the old village chief was very adept at understanding people’s hearts. First, he talked about He Guangming’s daughter, and when that didn’t work, he began talking about the common people. Judging from the slight change in He Guangming’s expression, the old village chief had hit the nail on the head. He couldn’t help but sigh to himself; of all the village chiefs present, including himself, not one could compare with He Guangming. He truly had the welfare of the people at heart!