Chapter 788 377: New Intelligence: Gu Jingzhou’s Yixing Teapot and Counterfeit Liquor

The simplicity of the folks from his hometown is what Jiang Tao values most.

You just need to be a little kind to them.

They are truly willing to give their all for you.

This evening's welcome banquet ended in an incredibly harmonious and lively atmosphere.

After eating and drinking to their fill, Jiang Tao and Liu Yuan drove a group of villagers back to Xiaoshanhe Village.

Liu Yuan had already rented an entire dormitory building here in advance.

This dormitory building is a newly built three-story small building by a villager in Xiaoshanhe Village, with a total of 30 rooms.

Among the employees who came today, three pairs are couples who live directly in one room together.

The rest all live in separate rooms.

The rooms have brand new bedding and beds that Liu Yuan bought, and each room is equipped with air conditioning.

"These conditions are too good…"

"Yeah, before when working for other bosses on projects, a room would have over ten people; at night, the snoring, teeth grinding, the smell of stinky feet…"

"President Jiang really treats us well! I'll work for President Jiang for the rest of my life!"

"A conscientious boss like President Jiang is indeed worth following for a lifetime!"

"Meeting such a good boss like President Jiang, who knows how many lifetimes of luck that took!"

The villagers were all deeply moved upon seeing the accommodations Jiang Tao arranged for them.

Other bosses treat them like cattle and horses: doing the hardest work, eating the worst meals, receiving the least pay.

Jiang Tao truly treats them like people!

Not only does he pay high wages, he also provides social insurance, and the living conditions are this good!

If they didn't know Jiang Tao well and understand his personality,

They'd suspect he was being so nice because of some ulterior motives!

After Jiang Tao and Liu Yuan coordinated and arranged the villagers' accommodations, they finally left amid reluctant gazes.

Downstairs in the dormitory building, Jiang Tao looked at Jiang Xingguo, who had come to see him and Liu Yuan off, and said:

"Brother Xingguo, thank you for making a special trip this time, I'll come see you off tomorrow morning."

"You've done such a great thing for the village, what's my little effort?"

"I wish I could be as busy as today, every day."

Jiang Xingguo had drunk a lot tonight; his face was flushed like a cooked shrimp, but he was clearly truly happy.

As the village party branch secretary of Jiang Family Manor, seeing the villagers find work they can rely on long-term and benefit from,

He was genuinely happy for the villagers.

"By the way, Brother Xingguo, I heard you mention the issue of elderly care for senior citizens in our village during the feast."

Jiang Tao looked at Jiang Xingguo, speaking sincerely:

"Though I haven't achieved great success yet, I've managed to make a small name for myself and have some capabilities."

"So, I want to do more for the villagers."

"Oh? President Jiang, what do you have in mind?"

Upon hearing Jiang Tao's words, Jiang Xingguo's eyes lit up, eagerly asking.

"Here's the thing, Brother Xingguo, a while ago, I saw a story about a village party secretary somewhere on Douyin."

"Tonight, after hearing you mention the elderly care situation in our village, it struck a chord with me."

"I'd like to ask you, Brother Xingguo, to help me with this too."

Jiang Tao's words thoroughly piqued Jiang Xingguo's interest; he nodded enthusiastically:

"President Jiang, whatever I can do, I won't refuse!"

It's said that Jiang Xingguo is quite skilled in dealing with people.

Knowing that Jiang Tao sought his help, it's surely something within his capabilities.

Therefore, without even asking what it was, he readily agreed, which would certainly gain favor with Jiang Tao.

Of course, Jiang Tao saw through his little scheme but didn't expose it, continuing:

"Here's the plan, Brother Xingguo: I'm preparing to spend 50,000 yuan a month on setting up a community kitchen in our village."

"Any villager from Jiang Family Manor over the age of 50 can eat at the kitchen for free."

"50,000 yuan a month for a community kitchen?"

Upon hearing Jiang Tao's words, Jiang Xingguo was initially surprised, then his face broke into a joyful expression!

50,000 yuan is nothing to Jiang Tao now,

But to ordinary people, it's equivalent to their yearly salary!

The registered permanent population of Jiang Family Manor is only 1200, with over 50% working outside year-round.

This means, at most, 1000 are still living in the village.

Excluding those under 50, the young and strong, women, and children,

There are at most two or three hundred seniors over the age of 50.

50,000 yuan a month's food budget would definitely let the seniors eat well!

"President Jiang, I really don't know how to express my gratitude!"

"Having such a thoughtful young talent like you come from Jiang Family Manor truly is a blessing from our ancestors!"

After his excitement, Jiang Xingguo tightly held Jiang Tao's hand, tears glistening in his eyes.

As the saying goes, no one is perfect.

Although Jiang Xingguo has an improper relationship with the village women's director Qiao Erlili,

Strictly speaking, he's not considered a good person.

But in terms of handling affairs for the villagers, he is a competent village secretary.

Whenever anyone in the village seeks his help, he tries his best to assist.

He consistently endeavors to secure various free benefits for the villagers.

Now, Jiang Tao has proposed spending 50,000 yuan a month to set up a community kitchen in the village.