46: The county leaders came in person just to deliver the contract?

The next morning.

Li Qian got up early and went to the academy.

After washing up and eating breakfast, Li Mubai was also preparing to go out to the Steel Factory.

Although the production of the Steel Factory was orderly and didn't require constant supervision, Li Mubai was still uneasy about a factory staffed entirely by university students.

Of course.

There was another important matter that needed to be handled.

That was the land lease contract.

The expansion of the factory area was imminent and could not be delayed.

Now, with the cooperation of the state, market considerations were entirely unnecessary.

Zhao Zhenghua had said.

They would take as much of this steel as was produced.

So.

The problem now was the bottleneck in productivity.

Only by expanding production capacity could the accumulation of exchange points be accelerated.

Otherwise.

Just to exchange for one modern main battle tank would take a year.

Not to mention heavy equipment like fighter jets, frigates, and aircraft carriers.

These things.

Are indispensable weapons for a powerful nation.

They can be unused, but absolutely cannot be absent!

Without them, one would be beaten, bullied, and suffer humiliation!

Just as Li Mubai finished tidying his clothes and was about to leave.

A knock sounded at the front door of the house.

Thump thump…

“Who would be knocking at this early hour?”

Li's Father, who was about to go for a walk, mumbled.

Then he opened the door.

Two figures appeared vividly outside the door.

Both wore black jackets over white shirts.

Underneath their black trousers, they wore shiny black leather shoes.

One of them also wore glasses.

Judging from the wrinkles on their faces and the graying hair at their temples.

Both men were not young, both around fifty years old.

“Who are you…?”

Li's Father asked, puzzled.

He had no recollection of either man in his mind.

“You must be Mr. Li, I presume?”

The Middle-aged man with glasses smiled and spoke first.

Li's Father was puzzled.

Why did the other party know him?

Despite his confusion, he still nodded and said:

“That’s me.”

“Mr. Li, hello, hello. I am the County Head of our Pingshan County, my name is Mr. Yu Qinxui.”

Saying that.

County Head Mr. Yu Qinxui looked at the Middle-aged man with glasses again and introduced:

“This is the Director of the County Land Bureau, Zhang Shunguang.”

“Mr. Li, hello.”

Zhang Shunguang smiled and extended his hand.

“I remember the County Head of our Pingshan County seemed to be surnamed He, didn’t he? Why do you claim to be the County Head?”

Li's Father’s expression was wary.

He subconsciously took the two men in front of him for swindlers.

In his daily reading of books and newspapers, he knew a thing or two about the leaders of Pingshan County; he wasn't completely ignorant.

Now, the two men in front of him.

One claimed to be the County Head, and the other claimed to be the Director of the County Land Bureau.

What else could they be if not swindlers?

County Head Mr. Yu Qinxui gave a wry smile, then explained:

“Mr. Li, you’ve misunderstood. I am indeed a leader of Pingshan County, but I’ve just been transferred here.”

“I believe Mr. Li also knows about the matter of Dingsheng, right?”

“Many of the previous County leaders were implicated in that case, with some being demoted, some imprisoned, and others warned by higher authorities.”

“The previous County Head of Pingshan County lost his position because of this, and I was transferred from another city or County.”

Hearing this.

Li's Father finally understood a little.

“Then you two are here today... is there something important?”

He still didn't quite believe the two men outside the door.

“We are here for your son.”

Zhang Shunguang immediately replied.

Just as Li's Father was still asking, Li Mubai walked out of his room.

When the two men outside the door saw Li Mubai, their faces immediately broke into friendly smiles, appearing very courteous.

“Who are these two…?”

Hearing Li Mubai’s question, the two men quickly introduced themselves again.

Then Li Mubai asked again about the purpose of their visit.

At this time.

Zhang Shunguang took a step forward and pulled out several documents from the briefcase he was carrying.

When he saw the contract among them, Li Mubai immediately understood.

The two men in front of him really were County leaders.

Otherwise, how would they be carrying the contract he had submitted to the Land Administration Bureau a few days ago?

After confirming their identities, Li's Father was very surprised.

The County leaders actually came to their doorstep in person, and just for a small matter of leasing land!

Immediately.

The two men were invited into the house by Li's Father.

“Leaders, I truly apologize for keeping you standing at the door for so long.”

In the living room.

Li's Father sat on the sofa and apologized to Mr. Yu Qinxui and the other man.

“Not at all? Maintaining vigilance is normal! How can there be any offense?”

Mr. Yu Qinxui quickly waved his hand, his tone polite.

“Exactly, exactly, no offense at all.”

Zhang Shunguang also chimed in.

“Leaders, since you are here to see Mu Bai, you two go ahead and talk. I have some other matters, so I’ll go out first.”

After brewing tea for them, Li's Father pulled Li Mother and went downstairs together.

Downstairs.

Li Mother held Li's Father’s hand and asked:

“Old Li, are those two really County leaders? Why do I feel like they don’t look like it? What kind of leader would be so polite?”

Li's Father heard this and said with a happy smile:

“It’s not that they don’t look like it; it’s just that our son has become successful! Didn’t you see how polite those two leaders were to me and our son just now?”

“Is our son already that formidable? Even such high-ranking leaders have to show him deference?”

Li Mother covered her mouth, almost exclaiming in surprise, her eyes full of astonishment.

She had always thought of Li Mubai as just a child.

She never expected that her own son had already achieved so much.

Even the County leaders came to their house and were so courteous.

“Our son has grown up; we can finally rest assured.”

Li's Father said, then stopped and suddenly looked at Li Mother, saying seriously:

“Speaking of which, our son doesn’t need our support anymore, so when shall we go out and have some time to ourselves again?”

Hearing this.

Li Mother’s face actually showed a rare flush of red.

“If we leave, what about our daughter?”

Li's Father chuckled:

“Isn’t Mu Bai still at home? Besides, our daughter only comes home for dinner in the evening. She can eat breakfast and lunch out.”

Regarding this suggestion.

Li Mother did not object; instead, she fully agreed:

“That’s not a bad idea; it also leaves enough space for Mu Bai and Ruan Xiu.”

...

At home.

Zhang Shunguang took out a land lease contract:

“Mr. Li is young and promising, contributing to the country at such a young age; truly a model for our generation!”

“Oh, no, no, Director, you flatter me; I’m just doing what I should.”

Li Mubai said with a humble smile.

“Mr. Li is too modest. You can look at this contract now; if there are any parts you’re not satisfied with, you can bring them up.”

“As long as the requests are reasonable, both Director Zhang and I will fully support them.”

Mr. Yu Qinxui smiled and pushed the contract, which was on the coffee table, towards Li Mubai.

Li Mubai picked up the contract and read it carefully.

Before long.

He had read all the contents.

The contents made him happy.

The lease fee for this land lease contract only required one yuan!

Not only that.

The lease term also changed from the ten years he applied for to ninety-nine years.

This was almost no different from directly giving him the land!

“I am very satisfied with this contract!”

Li Mubai immediately stated.

“Since that’s the case, then this matter concludes here.”

“Please keep the contract safe, Mr. Li. The County still has many matters that need our attention, so we will take our leave first.”

With that said.

Mr. Yu Qinxui stood up and bid farewell, and Zhang Shunguang also stood up.

After some pleasantries, Mr. Yu Qinxui and the other man walked out the door.

Before leaving.

Mr. Yu Qinxui turned his head and said ingratiatingly:

“If Mr. Li is satisfied with this matter, please help us by putting in a good word or two.”

Li Mubai naturally understood the meaning of his words.

He immediately nodded and agreed.

Both parties were greatly pleased!

After the two men left, Li Mubai also began to meticulously plan the expansion of the factory area.

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