The Happy Farmer Wanderer-Chapter 361 New Project_1

Li Qing’s comments on Qin Wenjun were clearly not satisfying to Secretary Zhou.

"Xiao Li, you need to judge things on their merits. If it’s good, it’s good; if it’s bad, it’s bad. How can you be so vague and use phrases like ’seems alright’ or ’quite good’?" Secretary Zhou said angrily.

Li Qing deliberately acted nervous and fidgety, touching his neck as he spoke, "Secretary Zhou, that’s really how I feel. I truly can’t say whether it’s good or bad."

"Since Qin Wenjun took office, hasn’t she done any real work for your village?" Secretary Zhou pressed, staring at Li Qing.

"Actually, there is!"

Li Qing then spoke about the help provided to the groups in extreme poverty, as well as the two initiatives targeted at women.

These were factual situations; Li Qing neither favored Qin Wenjun nor deliberately hid any details.

Whether it was good or bad, that was for Secretary Zhou, the old fox, to judge.

He had no intention of using this to get rid of Qin Wenjun, nor did he expect that siding with her would bring him any benefits.

After listening, Secretary Zhou nodded and said, "It’s a bit green, but it’s evident she really wants to do some concrete work. Xiao Li, I know you still have grievances against me, but opportunity is reserved for those who are prepared."

"But sometimes, along with the preparation, a certain... attitude is required."

Li Qing understood very well that the old fox was hinting at him!

But what else could he prepare? What kind of attitude should he have?

Since the previous incident had fallen through, he no longer had much trust in the old fox.

Secretary Zhou seemed to sense Li Qing’s thoughts and chuckled, saying, "Sanhe Town has a batch of new projects about to start soon, including the dam reconstruction for soil erosion control and new rural development projects."

"These are genuine, profitable big projects."

"Your Wenguan Leaves business will probably have nothing much going on by autumn, right?"

Li Qing felt a chill in his heart.

This old fox!

What did he mean by throwing out these two projects all of a sudden?

Want to see his attitude?!

But there was no denying that the two projects he mentioned were genuinely tempting, and Li Qing almost instantly became interested.

Either project, whichever he took on, could definitely net hundreds of thousands.

But, seeing the old fox’s manner, it was obvious he had an ulterior motive!

"Despite your busy schedule, Secretary Zhou still remembers my little business. Indeed, there won’t be much to do with Wenguan Leaves come autumn." Li Qing forced a laugh and asked, "Secretary, could you tell me more about how these two projects will be carried out?"

"It will naturally involve bidding!" Secretary Zhou leaned back and crossed his legs.

"Xiao Li, go fetch some dried fruit from the kitchen. Drinking tea without it is kind of bland; it’s better with some snacks."

Li Qing: ...

Impressive.

The old fox was playing a whole set of games!

What frustrated Li Qing was that he could tell the old fox was hinting at him in every word.

But he just couldn’t figure out his exact intentions.

Li Qing acknowledged with a sound and headed into the kitchen.

Inside the kitchen, Lu Furong was still wearing that short nightgown that barely covered her pale buttocks, cutting meat.

As she bent over slightly, the pink edge of her panties, like the tip of a needle that couldn’t be hidden in a pocket, peeked out.

Li Qing stopped and stared for two seconds before approaching Lu Furong, "Do you always dress so casually at home?"

"None of your business. What are you doing in here?" Lu Furong retorted coldly.

"Your husband asked me to get some dried fruit," Li Qing said with a smirk, "Cute panties, they match you well!"

"Shut up, bastard!" Lu Furong glared at Li Qing fiercely and bent down to open the cabinet below.

Li Qing’s eyes went wide in an instant.

This woman was testing his self-control!

She wore such a short skirt, yet she dared to bend over and stick her butt out in front of him?!

Li Qing hesitated only briefly before he placed his hand on her, squeezing hard twice.

To Li Qing’s great delight, he did that, and Lu Furong didn’t even stop him!

Smack!

Lu Furong stood up and threw a bag heavily in front of Li Qing, "Take it and get out!"

"Be polite when you talk to me, I’m a guest after all!" Li Qing leaned his body slightly, pinning down half of Lu Furong’s body, and grabbed her pert, rounded buttocks, kneading it hard.

"Take it and please leave!" Lu Furong’s eyebrows were furrowed upside down as she glared and shouted.

But from beginning to end, she hadn’t stopped Li Qing’s actions.

Even when their eyes met, Li Qing still saw ripples like water deep in her eyes.

It was a flurry of emotions that couldn’t be hidden.

"Dare to glare at me again, and next time, I’ll make you kneel on the ground and call me daddy!" Li Qing said with a sneer.

Lu Furong’s body trembled slightly, her lips nervously pursed twice, and she said in a cold voice, "Get out quickly!"

Li Qing laughed, took the bag, and left the kitchen.

Indeed, this woman likes it when people aren’t polite to her!

Just now, Li Qing had recalled the idea on a whim and tried it out.

As a result, although her tone was still icy, her eyes suddenly welled with tears.

She seemed to be moved!

Moreover, Lu Furong’s attitude towards him had obviously changed slightly. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

Although her tone was still cold, her body was honest and did not resist!

Li Qing carried the dried fruits back to the living room and placed them in front of Secretary Zhou, then sat down as if nothing had happened.

Secretary Zhou revealed a trace of satisfaction, poured the dried fruits into a dish, and pushed it in front of Li Qing, "Eat and drink at the same time. From what you’ve said just now, are you interested in those two projects?"

"You joke, Secretary. Who wouldn’t be interested in making money? I’d like to give it a try if possible," Li Qing said.

Secretary Zhou grabbed a handful of dried fruits, peeling and eating them as if he hadn’t heard Li Qing’s words.

"I wonder if the Secretary knows someone trustworthy, maybe I could collaborate with them," Li Qing said.

Secretary Zhou looked up at Li Qing, "This is a county project, I should avoid involvement."

"Everything will be according to the tender process. If you want to be a part of this, you firstly need to have company qualifications, and secondly, you must demonstrate adequate capability. If you can prepare these things, apply directly to the county when the time comes. I can’t help you!"

Li Qing’s brows furrowed slightly.

He sensed that Secretary Zhou’s words contained veiled hints.

But dealing with such a sly fox for the first time, no matter how he thought, he couldn’t grasp his pulse.

What kind of words did this old fox want to hear?

And what sort of attitude did he expect from him?!

"Secretary Zhou, I feel your house seems a bit small, not quite fitting for your status," Li Qing pondered his wording and tested the waters very subtly.

Secretary Zhou laughed a couple of times, "I’ve lived in this house for almost twenty years; it holds sentimental value."

"You can keep the old house. The old house is for memories, the new house is for living," Li Qing said with a smile, "Seeing you live in such a small place bothers even me, a common man."

"Go see if your Aunt Zhou’s dish is ready yet? Let’s have a drink!" Secretary Zhou gestured dismissively.

Li Qing’s heart suddenly leapt with joy. The old fox was giving in; this might actually work.

He answered and stood up again, moving back to the kitchen.

"What are you here for again? Don’t push it too far!" Lu Furong glanced at Li Qing and said in a cold voice.

But she spoke so softly, low enough that only the two of them could hear.

"To serve the dishes!" Li Qing huffed, but his hand landed heavily on Lu Furong’s upturned behind.