Chapter 7: With This Money, We Can Make 'Ice' Even Better!
The next morning.
Tazhai Village.
Lin Wendong rose from bed. Because of the trial system last night, he had gone to sleep very late, getting only a little over three hours of rest.
But…!
Despite sleeping just over three hours, the moment Lin Wendong opened his eyes, he felt no trace of drowsiness—not even a trace of morning grumpiness!
He felt fully energized, as if he had slept for eighteen hours!
“Is this the effect of the enhanced serum?”
Lin Wendong walked to the bathroom mirror, rolled up his short sleeves, and stared at the eight-pack abs reflected back at him, shaking his head with a smile.
“This physique—who knows how many wealthy women it’ll charm?”
After washing up, he headed toward the ancestral hall. They had spent the whole day yesterday working with the villagers, but had only completed a quarter of the plan; half still remained!
Along the way, he met many villagers.
“Good morning, Brother Dong!”
“Have you eaten breakfast yet, Xiao Dong? I just made this, take it with you on the road.”
“Xiao Dong, Auntie’s water pipe broke, can you come help me…”
“…”
Ever since the villagers learned that the idea of cashing in on online loans came from Lin Wendong, their respect for this young three-household head grew immensely!
Lin Wendong responded with a smile to everyone, except for the aunt who needed help fixing the water pipe…
Though it was early morning, Tazhai was far from quiet.
In front of the ancestral hall, a long line had already formed, with villagers who hadn’t had a chance yesterday waiting patiently.
Lin Wendong arrived at the hall to find only Lin Yaodong inside.
Seeing Uncle Dong, Lin Wendong shook his head: “Now the only question is whether those online loan platforms still have money to lend us.”
“Just hope we don’t drain them dry and go bankrupt!” Lin Yaodong replied.
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Lin Yaodong looked at Lin Wendong, about to say something, but stopped mid-sentence. He squinted and studied him carefully.
Finally, uncertain, he asked, “Wendong, why… why do you look so robust today?”
In Lin Yaodong’s memory, Lin Wendong had always been a slender, scholarly type. How was it that today, not only were his eyes sharper, but his body beneath his clothes was noticeably more muscular?
More importantly, he looked vibrant and full of life—as if he were experiencing a second youth at such a young age?
“This?” Lin Wendong waved his hand and laughed, “Maybe it’s because I’ve been eating well since coming back to the village. Back at school, it was all bland and plain.”
Lin Yaodong nodded, not paying it much mind.
He returned to the matter at hand: “Last night, someone from an online loan company called—some manager named Wang, I think? You’re quick-witted; it’ll be hard work, but you should get in touch with him later.”
Lin Yaodong’s approach wasn’t because they were afraid of trouble. Since Lin Wendong was the one who proposed leveraging online loans, they weren’t familiar with the process.
What if something was accidentally said out of turn?
So it was best for Lin Wendong to handle the communication.
Lin Wendong nodded; naturally, he accepted the responsibility.
“By the way, Uncle Dong, there’s already over thirty million yuan in the village’s public account. I have a few ideas about how to use it.”
“Oh? What ideas?” Lin Yaodong asked with a look full of pride.
Only one night and he had already planned? Truly, the younger generation is remarkable!
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“If you want to get rich, first build the roads!” Lin Wendong said plainly.
Lin Yaodong nodded in agreement.
Most of the roads in Tazhai were little more than dirt paths worn down by villagers' feet.
Especially when it rained, the roads were washed out, making it difficult even to walk, let alone drive.
There were a few cement roads on main routes, but they were old and full of potholes.
Hearing Lin Wendong’s suggestion, Lin Yaodong nodded carefully.
“Yes, roads must be repaired. Roads are the foundation of everything. Only with a solid foundation can Tazhai develop better and grow!”
Although they had only tapped online loans for a day, they had already received more than ten million yuan.
But!
Both men knew this was not a long-term solution. After all, the world didn’t have endless online loans to exploit!
Moreover, if word got out that they weren’t repaying, the entire industry would blacklist Tazhai.
For development, they had to rely on real industry!
Lin Wendong took a sip of water just as Lin Yaodong said, “Now that we have money, we can afford to produce higher-grade rock sugar!”
“Pfft!”
The water Lin Wendong had just swallowed was immediately spat out in surprise.
“Is this Uncle Dong’s fate? Always obsessed with rock sugar?”
“U-uncle, maybe we should talk about that later. For now, let’s use the public funds to renovate Tazhai’s public facilities!”
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“Hmm, no rush now. Big projects can wait.”
Lin Wendong felt a sudden toothache.
Soon, Lin Yaohua and other village committee members arrived.
Everyone began discussing what else needed repair besides roads.
“…”
After some deliberation and unanimous consent among all committee members, one hundred million yuan was designated from the public account for paving new roads in Tazhai and purchasing and renovating various basic infrastructures.
After the meeting, Lin Yaohua sent people to find a construction team.
Time is life—the faster the roads are fixed, the less trouble the villagers will face!
Suddenly, an idea sparked in Lin Wendong’s mind: “Now that I control Tazhai’s finances, and there’s no chance of corruption…”
“Bah!”
“What am I thinking? This money belongs to the villagers. I only have custody rights, not the right to use it! The usage belongs to all the villagers!”
At that moment, Lin Yaodong solemnly said to Lin Wendong, “Wendong, the village chief election is coming soon. I’ve been village chief for too long. Maybe this great responsibility is meant for you!”
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