The Happy Farmer Wanderer-Chapter 850 A Huge Commotion

Guan Ying’er naturally meant Tang Rou when she mentioned the capable person.

Li Qing really hadn’t expected that a simple trial by Tang Rou with the "big knife" could cause such a big reaction.

When he was reading that article, he actually felt it might have some effect.

But he had never imagined it would reach such an outrageous level.

What exactly is an emotional resonance point for people nowadays? Li Qing couldn’t quite figure it out.

Like some people or jokes that suddenly go viral online every so often, sometimes Li Qing would stare at them, utterly perplexed.

Even if he tried to get to the bottom of it, he couldn’t understand why these people or jokes went viral.

But, they just did.

"It’s not about being a capable person, I just got lucky and happened to make the right bet," Li Qing said modestly with a smile. "Originally, the goal was quite simple, just to draw some traffic to my sister-in-law’s barbecue shop, to see if it could generate some popularity. I really didn’t expect it to turn out like this."

"President Li, I had my planners study and closely analyze that article you wrote," said Guan Ying’er. "Their unanimous feedback to me was that the essence of the article lies in its perspective and standpoint, focusing on the countryside and rooted in the city professionals."

"It shares a serendipitous charm similar to the saying ’The world is so big, I want to go see it,’ and the article subtly conveys the message that with urbanization intensifying, the villages that hold our childhood memories are gradually disappearing. Nowadays, it’s extremely rare to relive those youthful days of gentle breezes and setting suns, of quiet and peace."

"The writing is filled with gratitude for such encounters that feel like love around the corner, while also carefully praising the village’s ordinary yet colorful existence. For those who lived in the countryside as children and are now settled in the city as modern professionals, this possesses an absolute lethal appeal."

Li Qing looked at Guan Ying’er, his face one of astonishment.

Were there really so many messages conveyed in Tang Rou’s article?

But before Li Qing could harbor this doubt, Lü Zong was the one who asked, "Why didn’t I see all that?"

In that moment, Li Qing felt as though he’d found a kindred spirit.

It turned out that he wasn’t the only one feeling bewildered and confused.

Guan Ying’er’s eyelids flipped in disdain, "Read more when you have time, use some professionals with real expertise, and stop always relying on your old team. The times are progressing, and we shouldn’t disappoint the older generation, but we can’t stop learning or stubbornly cling to past views."

Lü Zong raised his hand to interrupt Guan Ying’er, "Are you lecturing me again? I don’t need it. I’m in traditional industry, my strength is enough. Is my hotel not doing well? Are my projects not large? Is Mountain Ghost Liquor not selling? Money, I’m still earning it."

Guan Ying’er rolled her eyes, "Talking to you is such a hassle."

"Hey, what I’m saying is practical, okay? Besides, I am learning and using professionals as well," Lü Zong said as he pointed towards Shangguan Yu. "Look at Shangguan Yu, professionally trained, a graduate from a prestigious university; she represents this."

Shangguan Yu snuck a glance at Li Qing and a subtle, unnatural blush appeared on her cheeks.

Her professional training had given her a simple job. All she needed to do was flaunt her enchanting figure, release the tease in her bones, and just endure, her actual education wasn’t needed at all.

Guan Ying’er took a glance at Shangguan Yu and said, "Let’s not talk about these useless things. Let’s discuss the specific details of how we should collaborate."

"You sell your goods and that’s it? What more is there to talk about in details, didn’t we just discuss everything?" said Lü Zong. "Right Qingzi? There’s nothing more to discuss about the details. You just pick a location and start your shop."

Li Qing nodded. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

He really couldn’t think of any more details that needed to be discussed here.

Guan Ying’er nodded upon seeing this and said, "Since you both have no objections and don’t wish to scrape another layer off me, I’m naturally happy to agree. Let’s settle it at that. I’ll go to the village later to finalize the location, and it should take about a month to finish the renovation and officially open for business."

"Let’s go together later, I want to take a look as well," President Lü said. "But you’re such a big boss, you’re going to handle this personally?"

"I just happen to be here today," Guan Ying’er replied irritably.

"Then let’s get moving, let’s hurry up and finalize the matter," President Lü said as he stood up. He paused for a moment, fiddling with a bracelet as if he had just remembered something, then raised the bracelet in his hand and said, "Qingzi, Brother Gong will bring some people to help you out here for the time being, voluntarily, without discussing any other terms. If you dare bring this up with me, I’ll get pissed at you."

"Fine, no talking about other conditions; I’ll pay the wages," Li Qing said. "President Lü, you have your principles, and I have my thoughts. Let’s meet halfway."

"This kid... All right, one hundred and fifty a day for each server, two hundred a day for the performer. If you spoil my people with high pay, you’re on your own," President Lü said with resigned irritation.

Li Qing nodded and gestured for his sister-in-law to take note of this, as he often forgot things when he got busy.

After briefly agreeing on these matters, the group left Han Mei’s house and entered the main road leading into the village.

The overall layout of Sanhe Village was centered around this road on both sides, then spread to the mountainside on this side, where Li Qing and Han Mei’s families lived. Their location could be considered halfway up the hill, above which was a dense forest that spread around the area, out of sight.

Guan Ying’er and President Lü intended to rent houses from villagers to set up shops, and the residences along the road were naturally their best choice.

While walking on the road, Li Qing sent a few messages in the group chat, asking who was willing to rent out their entire house.

But he felt this wouldn’t be easy to handle.

The houses in the countryside were not like in the city where people might have several properties; here, it’s just one house per family, basically without any extras.

Li Qing’s message had only been sent for a short while when Xu Sanwang was the first to jump out claiming that his family had a courtyard for rent.

Even though Li Qing saw the message, he directly ignored it.

The dispute over Tang Rou’s divorce from his son was still ongoing; yet this old guy was already eyeing the chance to go into business.

Even if their house was well-located, Li Qing wouldn’t consider him.

If the old man’s quality was just a bit better, Li Qing would have agreed; but he knew exactly what kind of person he was.

Getting involved with him was like getting involved with a chunk of dog excrement, and with his trouble-making wife, it was even more invincible.

It was just like a piece of dog excrement that could jump up and chase after people to stick onto them.

Even if you only glanced at him, he’d think you had ulterior motives toward him.

As Li Qing was about to put away his phone, Tang Jianmin’s call came in, "Qingzi, who are you looking for a house for?"