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Chapter 231: Respectful Greetings All Around!
Chapter 231: Respectful Greetings All Around!
After hanging up with Liu County, Zhang Lin left his office and called Lin Muxue to join him for the trip to the county.
After all, the farm was the leading force behind the cooperative, and even if the farm didn't want to get involved in the specifics, Zhang Lin, as the project director, needed to be part of the process.
Saying he didn't want to manage didn't mean he could be completely oblivious. These were two different things.
Getting into his Mercedes S-Class, Zhang Lin drove to the county and headed straight to the familiar meeting room.
The room was already filled with many people.
Just by looking at them, it was clear they weren't ordinary folks. Their demeanor and attire spoke volumes.
As Zhang Lin entered, everyone's attention was immediately drawn to him.
These individuals had gone through intense competition and multiple evaluations over the past week to become investors in the cooperative. They were well aware of Lishuan Farm’s significance as the major shareholder and knew that the young man before them was the farm’s owner, having met him at a previous business summit.
So, his arrival naturally made him the center of attention.
One of them stepped forward and greeted him respectfully, "Mr. Zhang, I've heard a lot about you and have long wished to meet you. Today, I finally have the chance."
"Hello," Zhang Lin replied, shaking the man's hand politely.
With that, others began to approach and greet Zhang Lin as well.
Despite his young age, which was even younger than their own children, in the business world, it was achievements that mattered, not age.
His accomplishments far surpassed those of everyone in the room, and he was someone they all looked up to. Therefore, it was only natural to treat him with respect, especially since they would need Lishuan Farm’s support to make money in the future.
If they were fortunate enough to be selected for the cooperative’s management, they would need Lishuan Farm’s backing to secure their positions. Even making frequent visits to Lishuan Farm to serve tea would be worth it.
Indeed, if such an opportunity arose, they would be more than willing, given the young man’s significant influence in Youcheng, which was evident from the county’s attitude.
Zhang Lin shook hands with each person in the room.
Many of them were familiar to him, as Youcheng was a small place where the stories and legends of wealthy individuals often spread through distant relatives and acquaintances, making them seem like they had special connections to the main players.
This only amplified their reputations.
Even Zhang Lin himself wasn’t immune to this. Old classmates he hadn’t seen in years, or villagers he barely knew, would often emphasize their connections to him, as if it elevated their own status and importance. It was a clear case of vanity driving their actions.
He had heard of many of these individuals through such channels.
Now, they all greeted him with the utmost respect.
The meeting table was already set with name plates.
Zhang Lin took his place at the first seat of the first table, with Lin Muxue seated beside him.
Even as the project director of Lishuan Farm, Lin Muxue’s position was significantly higher than those in the room, despite some of them having more money.
Who could blame them, given that Lin Muxue was not only the project director but also highly trusted by the farm?
It wasn't long before Liu Xian and Wei Yuan arrived, and their presence naturally drew the attention of everyone present.
Liu Xian immediately spotted Zhang Lin and walked over with a smile, greeting him, "Mr. Zhang, Director Lin, did you have to wait long?"
As he spoke, he shook hands with both of them.
"Only just arrived," Zhang Lin replied with a smile.
Wei Yuan also stepped forward to greet him, "Mr. Zhang, once again, Yucheng is in your debt."
"Director Wei, you're too kind," Zhang Lin responded with a smile.
This interaction only added to the amazement of the people around them. They saw it clearly—this was the kind of influence Zhang Lin now had. Despite the many people present, the two leaders had ignored everyone else and immediately focused on Zhang Lin.
Liu Xian then gestured to a middle-aged man standing behind him, "Mr. Zhang, let me introduce you to Hu Bing. He will be the new head of the cooperative. I specifically reached out to my contacts in the province to bring him here. At first, he wasn't interested in our small farm, but after we mentioned your Liyuan Farm, he agreed to come on board."
"Mr. Zhang, your Liyuan Farm has a great reputation throughout the province."
In truth, recruiting from outside was a necessity. While the candidates who passed the competitive review were suitable for the cooperative, their abilities didn't meet Zhang Lin's standards. Their perspectives were too limited.
Or perhaps it was because they were wealthy and well-regarded in Yucheng, which made them a bit too complacent and unable to handle large-scale operations.
So, he had to look to the province for someone with the right skills.
Hu Bing's abilities were unquestionable, and his condition for joining was to become an investor, ultimately taking a 7% stake in the cooperative.
"Mr. Zhang, you've truly surprised me," Hu Bing said, shaking Zhang Lin's hand with a look of genuine admiration. "Even after hearing from Liu Xian how young you are, I was still quite shocked to meet you in person."
His expression clearly showed his surprise.
Initially, he had dismissed the idea of joining a cooperative in Yucheng. After all, he was a well-known figure in the industry within the province, and his abilities were widely recognized. Even if things didn't go well, he wouldn't have to settle for a small place like Yucheng.
But when he learned that the cooperative was led by Liyuan Farm, his interest was piqued. He had studied Liyuan Farm and knew just how impressive the company was. It was on track to become the top enterprise in Min Province, and its growth was almost incomprehensible.
Moreover, the news about the five-colored triangle melon only made the opportunity more appealing. He knew it would be a huge success and had a bright future.
So, he decided to come to Yucheng without hesitation.
However, seeing the young age of the Liyuan Farm owner was still quite a shock.
At that moment, Liu Xian addressed everyone, "Everyone should be here now, so let's start the meeting. This is the first meeting of the cooperative, and we'll be confirming the appointments. We've reviewed everyone's applications and made our decisions."
This announcement filled everyone with anticipation. After all, becoming a manager in the cooperative would bring significant benefits in the future. With Liyuan Farm as a backing, not only would their career prospects be bright, but they would also have more opportunities to build a closer relationship with Liyuan Farm.
So, they were willing to put their own businesses on hold to compete for these positions.
This was what they were all hoping for.
Clearly, many people in Yucheng were eager for this opportunity, but they hadn't even qualified to invest.
(End of Chapter)
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