Chapter 70: Sugar-Coated Cannonballs?

  Yang Jishan felt a chill in his heart when he heard Lu Zhengdong's words. If the countryside really didn't care, it was very likely that the tobacco would flow to other places. The countryside had completed the planting task, but due to the pressure on procurement prices, the tobacco flowed out, and the slap in the face was aimed at the tobacco company. Moreover, the tobacco company's sale of fertilizers and pesticides did not have a real reason to take action, and the county leaders might know something about it, but they pretended not to know because the tobacco company made a significant contribution to the finances. However, if it were to be exposed, things would be different.

  But if they just lower the price of fertilizers and pesticides like that, the tobacco company will also lose a lot of profit, which no one is willing to do, and he can't even make the decision.

  The two sides' positions were almost diametrically opposed, and there was no way to negotiate a settlement. Yang Jinshan stormed off, and Lu Zhengdong's heart wasn't light either. This had definitely created a grudge with the tobacco company, which was now at its peak. Director Tang Xing'an must have been eating well in the county, and his relationship with the local leaders must not have been bad either. This would definitely create some trouble for him in the future, but Lu Zhengdong didn't regret anything. Once the bow is drawn, there's no turning back. Since things had reached this point, he should at least try to bring the agricultural chemicals and fertilizers sold by the tobacco company up to a level comparable to those of the supply and marketing cooperative. If he couldn't even fight for such benefits for the common people, then what was the point of being an official?

  Although one is in a chaotic world, he must have something to stand for and something not to stand for.

  Lu Zhengdong was well aware that this matter was just the beginning, and tobacco companies would not give up so easily. Next, all sorts of people would come to his door, with only one purpose - to speak on behalf of the tobacco company. This was the most annoying and infuriating thing. In their eyes, what they cared about was not whether the tobacco company's actions were right or wrong, but how to maintain interpersonal relationships between each other. This society was a social circle, and if handled improperly, it would definitely offend people.

  Also, Wu Zhonghe's attitude was that when he first agreed to do so, his goal was to complete the planting task and get through the current difficulties. At the same time, in Wu Zhonghe's heart, he must have thought that by pushing a bit, the tobacco company would make some concessions on price. However, now the tobacco company is also unwilling to budge. With this standoff, it doesn't count for much in his eyes, but in Wu Zhonghe's eyes, it's definitely stirred up a big hornet's nest. The attitude will probably change.

  Lu Zhengdong thought about it and decided to let Wu Zhonghe think of a way to avoid him, but if he really couldn't avoid it, he would push everything onto his shoulders. At this time, he had to stabilize Wu Zhonghe, and absolutely could not have any trouble in the rear. Wu Zhonghe should also be clear that if they gave up like this, the tobacco farmers would definitely not agree, and a big mess would ensue.

  Lu Zhengdong then discussed with Wu Zhonghe, Wu Zhonghe was in charge of tobacco planting and stayed in the village without showing his face when there were no affairs, he came to deal with external matters.

  Lu Zhengdong didn't have many acquaintances in the county, but even so, there were still quite a few who came to offer their condolences, and some couldn't be declined.

  The county's material bureau Wang Zhifen Lu Zhengdong had no way to refuse, Wang Zhifen's husband was the deputy director of the pig bristle factory. When the countryside repaired roads and bought explosives, Wang Zhifen helped without hesitation.

  Today, when delivering explosives to another town, I also came to take away the unused things in the countryside and asked him for help with something. In the evening, I went there and drove him back home at night.

  Wang Zhifen is in the office of the Material Bureau, and delivering goods is not her job. If she comes to the mountain and countryside, it must be for him. Lu Zhengdong also knows that he works in the countryside, so what else can he help Wang Zhifen with? For private matters, a phone call would suffice, and it's unlikely that he would make a special trip. It's likely that Wang Zhifen was entrusted by someone to find him and talk about tobacco company business.

  It's already late in the evening after work, and busy people also promised to send him back at night. This can't be refused, and it can't be refused either. After all, they owe each other a favor. Wang Zhifen probably couldn't shirk it off either, so she was willing to come forward and help mediate.

  Lu Zhengdong couldn't help but smile wryly at this thought. Everything can be owed, but human relationships cannot be owed. If you owe them, you'll have to pay them back eventually. If you don't go, it's like not giving face, not being a good person. Only by going and being at ease with it, when the time comes, you'll see what happens...

  Lu Zhengdong got on the pickup truck of the Material Bureau, chatted with Wang Zhifen in front for a while about family matters, and then fell asleep. When he woke up, they were almost arriving at the county town.

  Lu Zhengdong looked around the county town, the buildings were all grey and messy, looking very backward. Looking at this old county town, Lu Zhengdong couldn't help but think of the county leaders, who might be even more backward than the county town itself. The county should vigorously develop tobacco, but in fact, the tobacco company's sale of fertilizers is a major obstacle. Such an obvious thing, and the county government leaders are ignoring it.

  Lu Zhengdong couldn't help but curl his lip when he thought about it. Xin Mingzhong, this county magistrate, was really not worthy of praise when it came to managing the economy. No wonder the county's finances were in such a difficult situation. It's truly a case of "one incompetent general bringing defeat to the entire army".

  Lu Zhengdong sat in the car thinking, and Wang Zhifen turned her head and said:

  "We've arrived at our destination."

  Lu Zhengdong came back to his senses and looked out the window to see that the car had stopped by the Yang River. Lu Zhengdong got out of the car, and Wang Zhifen saw him looking around and smiled:

  "This is the house of our former metal company in the logistics bureau, now it's a place for dining and entertainment."

  Lu Zhengdong nodded, and the restaurants and entertainment venues in the county town are all developing along this river. This place is not bad either.

  Entering the courtyard, it's just a slight decoration based on the original layout. The trees, flower beds and ponds are all original. Going up to the second floor, you can see the river water, with green trees on both sides, making it look like a beautiful landscape. Compared to other places like this, it has its own unique charm.

  The waiter led the two into a room where a woman was sitting on a sofa, flipping through a magazine. She stood up quickly when she saw them enter and smiled slightly, nodding her head in greeting.

  A very beautiful woman, wearing a deep gray suit dress that fits tightly, with a wide collar and cuffs. The front placket reveals a white lining, the top button is undone, revealing her snow-white skin under her neck. Her lower body is adorned with a trendy one-step skirt, which accentuates her waistline. Her flesh-colored stockings and high-heeled shoes make the originally old-fashioned deep gray outfit exude a sense of sexiness and charm. The smile on her face seems to be accustomed to being in the spotlight.

  Lu Zhengdong couldn't help but feel puzzled in his heart. Wang Zhifen was considered a senior, and she definitely wouldn't come up with those messy things. Could it be that she was a sugar-coated cannonball sent by the tobacco company?

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  Faced with the temptation of money and beauty, how should a young man from a mountain village choose?

  Is it becoming a mediocre person? Or is it becoming a calm and unruffled Liu Xiahui?

  Faced with the mature and charming boss, the moving beauty of a young woman, the enchanting superstar, the sexy and alluring goddess, the pure and moving young girl... etc., what should he do?

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