After sending Jiang Xiaoxin to school, Wang Xiaoqiang went to the seed station to buy some vegetable and fruit seeds, placed them in the trunk of his Hummer, opened each bag, and infused them with vibrant Wood Element Spiritual Qi before heading back to the Vegetable Base to hand them over to Zhu Erpeng.

Upon receiving the seeds, Zhu Erpeng led the workers to start planting. To get the vegetable and fruit seeds planted as soon as possible, Wang Xiaoqiang went to the orchard and pulled three workers from Xia Sanwa's team to help out.

Wang Xiaoqiang saw Xia Sanwa wearing a suit and tie in the scorching heat and couldn't help but laugh while feeling surprised, "Uncle Xia, why are you wearing a suit in this sweltering weather?"

Xia Sanwa initially felt a bit embarrassed, but quickly found an excuse, "Little Qiang, isn't this also for the image of our orchard? You see, employees in companies outside all have uniforms and go to work dressed up neatly every day. Unlike us, some bare their arms, some wear big shorts, and some shuffle around in slippers. It's not proper..."

Amused by the response, Wang Xiaoqiang chuckled, "You make a good point. Alright, then keep wearing it..."

As he spoke, Wang Xiaoqiang went to check on the progress of the villa and office building construction, and saw the workers from the provincial construction team working methodically. Clad in yellow uniforms with safety helmets, they looked very professional.

Seeing this, an idea struck Wang Xiaoqiang, hmm, Uncle Sanwa is right, a company should care about its image. Once the company is officially established, he must also provide a set of decent uniforms for the workers.

After inspecting the villa site, Wang Xiaoqiang returned to the village to check on the construction of the three-story building at the old house.

While passing by Big Mouth Supermarket, Wang Xiaoqiang decided to buy a pack of cigarettes and a bottle of beer to take with him. The village construction team was made up of villagers, so naturally, he should treat them better than outsiders. His business had grown so big now, he couldn't ensure people weren't jealous, so it was time to be more generous.

"Little Qiang, you haven't shopped here for a long time. Are you avoiding me on purpose?" Aunt Big Mouth complained when she saw Wang Xiaoqiang.

"Aunt Big Mouth, as you can see, I've been really busy lately..." Wang Xiaoqiang shrugged and said helplessly.

"Sigh, I know you're busy, you're busy making money!" Aunt Big Mouth changed her tone from annoyance to laughter, then suddenly shifted her tone again, "Little Qiang, our Little Shuang heard about you building the Vegetable Base and said she wants to come celebrate. Will you let her come?"

Wang Xiaoqiang replied, "How could I dare refuse? Let her come by all means!"

"Little Shuang said she wants to bring you a big plaque and even hire a band with drums and gongs to make a grand celebration!" Aunt Big Mouth laughed.

"No, no, please don't put on all that fuss, it's too ostentatious, and it's just a waste of money, right?!" Wang Xiaoqiang waved his hands and shook his head.

"Psh, you're underestimating our Zheng Family. Don't you know how grand my brother can be? This expense is just a drop in the bucket for him..."

Wang Xiaoqiang said, "If that's the case, it might be better to wait until my company opens before having her come."

"What, Little Qiang, you're starting a company?" Aunt Big Mouth exclaimed with surprise and delight.

"Yeah, an agricultural produce company!" Wang Xiaoqiang didn't see any reason to hide it.

"Tsk tsk! Everyone says my brother-in-law is capable, but Little Qiang, you're even more capable than him. In less than a year, you've started your own company!"

"Aunt Big Mouth, you're flattering me!" Wang Xiaoqiang said modestly.

"I'm just stating the truth. By the way, Little Qiang, what do you want to buy today? Pick anything you like..." Seeing that there were people outside the supermarket buying ice cream, Aunt Big Mouth called out to Wang Xiaoqiang and walked out.

Carrying a case of Yanjing beer and a pack of Golden Leaf cigarettes, Wang Xiaoqiang arrived at his doorstep. There, under Wang Dazhong's supervision, a group of workers from the village construction team was busily at work. Wang Xiaoqiang called out to Uncle Dazhong, "Uncle Dazhong, take a break. Have a beer before you continue..."

Wang Dazhong, seeing that Wang Xiaoqiang had brought cigarettes and beer as a treat, told everyone to stop and take a break.

The workers gradually ceased their tasks, drank their beer, smoked their cigarettes, and unanimously praised Little Qiang for being capable and generous. Wang Dazhong teased Wang Xiaoqiang, "Little Qiang, it looks like you're planning to marry two wives?"

Wang Xiaoqiang was taken aback and questioned, "Uncle Dazhong, what on earth are you talking about?"

Wang Dazhong replied, "A three-story building inside the village, a villa outside — two houses. Doesn't that mean you're planning to marry two wives? Haha..."

"Haha..." The workers joined in the laughter.

"Uncle Dazhong, you're such a joker. What era are we living in? Even if I had such intentions, the law wouldn't allow it, right!?"

"You're such an honest kid. Haven't you seen those big bosses outside? Keeping second, third, fourth mistresses... As long as there's no marriage certificate, who cares how many you have? Even twenty mistresses would be no one's business... Heh heh..."

"Dazhong, you bad influence, why are you teaching our Little Qiang to be naughty?!" Wang Xiaoqiang's mother, hearing Wang Dazhong's remarks, gave him an angry stare.

Wang Dazhong shrank his neck... "Haha, sister-in-law, I'm just joking. But you know, if a man isn't bad, he can't be taught to be bad no matter how hard you try... Isn't that right, everyone?"

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"That makes sense."

"I disagree. Nowadays, men with money become fickle-hearted. Sometimes it's not that they want to be unfaithful, but women throw themselves at them and won't let go, or it's due to the demands of their work... especially in business. Everyone is philandering, and if you don't, you can't survive in the circle.

It's just like in officialdom—if you're not corrupt, you can't get by either," Hong Daming, the only high school graduate in the construction crew, spoke.

"You've got a point. When you're out there in society, sometimes you're not in control of your own fate," someone agreed.

Listening to the discussion, Wang Xiaoqiang suddenly thought of Li Xianghong. He originally felt guilty about her, but now, he thought it wasn't his own fault that Li Xianghong clung to him—he couldn't help it. Fortunately, Li Xianghong was a sensible woman; she neither asked him to take responsibility nor made it public.

After that day in the Hummer, she just focused on her work, managing the canteen diligently, without seeking him out again.

Li Xianghong's attitude made Wang Xiaoqiang's impression of her improve a bit, and after not seeing her for a few days, he even missed her plump and fragrant body slightly.

It was on her that he had transformed from a teenager into a real man. At the time, he felt regret that his first time wasn't with a virgin but with a married woman. However, soon after, when he ended up in bed with a virgin, he understood that a man's first time is far more enjoyable reaping the benefits of ready soil than breaking new ground.

"Little Qiang, how come these vegetables are growing so fast, and these watermelons too? Where did you get these seeds from?"

That day, while Wang Xiaoqiang was inspecting the fruits and vegetables at the base, Zhu Erpeng brought up a question that had been bothering him for a while.

Zhu Erpeng, who was experienced in growing vegetables, had been estimating the sprouting times since planting the seeds, but to his astonishment, the growth rate of several vegetables had far exceeded his experience, casting doubt in his mind.

"Uh, I got these from a friend who works at the Agricultural Academy," Wang Xiaoqiang replied, delivering the prepared answer with a natural expression.

"Ah, then they must be high-tech seeds; otherwise, they wouldn't grow so fast..." Zhu Erpeng exclaimed, suddenly understanding. But soon, he pursed his lips, "However, Little Qiang, I'm not keen on these so-called high-tech things. Even though these fruits and vegetables grow fast and big, I bet the flavor is not authentic.

It's like eating sheep that have been fattened on feed— they will never taste as good as the ones that have grown up eating grass... What do you think?"

"I really don't know about that. Wait till the cucumbers grow a bit bigger, try one, and then you'll know!" Wang Xiaoqiang did not dare to delve too deeply into this topic and left after dropping that comment.

He believed that once Zhu Erpeng tasted the cucumber, he would realize that his earlier comment was a bit presumptuous!

The apple trees in the orchard were also growing exceptionally fast, lush and luxuriant. But Xia Sanwa didn't have Zhu Erpeng's experience. Seeing Wang Xiaoqiang coming over to inspect, he pointed at the apple trees, boasting, "Little Qiang, look at how fast these trees are growing... No matter what it is, once it gets into your Uncle Sanwa's hands, I can manage it to look the part..."

Wang Xiaoqiang smiled, "Hmm, not bad, keep it up."

After the three-story house at home was completed, the villa and the office building were also finished. At this time, Tang Mingyuan from the town called Wang Xiaoqiang to pick up the business license, saying that the company's registration was complete.

Excited by this news, Wang Xiaoqiang was overwhelmed with pride thinking that he, Wang Xiaoqiang, now had his own company.

Immediately, he went to the chicken farm to pick up a crate of wild mountain eggs, placed them in the Hummer, and then headed to the county town.

Once at the Tang Family's home, Tang Mingyuan saw that Wang Xiaoqiang had brought something again and couldn't help complaining, "Little Qiang, don't bring anything next time you come."

"Old Tang, if you like it, eat it. You can't possibly eat me out of house and home..." said Wang Xiaoqiang.

Tang Mingyuan laughed, "Little Qiang, you're too polite. But I tell you, ever since I started eating your eggs, I've grown fond of them. I'm very picky about what I eat, but I never tire of your eggs."

"Really? Then I'll bring you more eggs next time. Not to boast, but my eggs are not only delicious but also nutritious. If you eat my eggs regularly, Old Tang, you'll stay healthy."

"Really? Then I'll take your word for it!"

Without any further ado, Tang Mingyuan fetched a document bag from inside the house and handed it to Wang Xiaoqiang, "All the documents for the new company are in here. I've also set up the bank account for you. Take a good look, and if there's anything amiss, let me know so I can sort it out..."

"I can't thank you enough, Old Tang. If I were to handle this myself, who knows when it would have been done!" Wang Xiaoqiang said, holding the heavy document bag as if he was holding an entire company, his heart pounding with excitement.

"Let's not talk like that, Little Qiang. Let's not mention thanks between us in the future," Tang Mingyuan waved his hand.

"By the way, Old Tang, I have a small favor to ask..." said Wang Xiaoqiang.

"What favor... as long as I can do it, I will make sure it's taken care of," Tang Mingyuan said, his enthusiasm growing, as Wang Xiaoqiang asking him for a favor was an opportunity to deepen their relationship.

"With the new company up and running, I want to hold a celebration party. I'd like to invite you to attend, what do you think..."

"Sure, I've been getting a bit stir-crazy at home. I really want to get out to the countryside and breathe some fresh air. Just tell me the day, and I'll make sure to come."

"How about next Wednesday? I'll drive over to pick you up."

"No need, I'll ask Guowei to bring me over." Tang Mingyuan had spent a lifetime in office and by then he clearly understood that Wang Xiaoqiang's invitation was to create a buzz for his new company.

After all, he was a former deputy county head, but considering he had since retired, his influence was not what it used to be, so he planned to bring his son along, who was still the Director of the County Public Security Bureau and a standing committee member of the county party committee. In Huagui County, he certainly had some influence.

Indeed, Wang Xiaoqiang did have this intention. Admiring Old Tang's thoughtfulness, he felt respect for him in his heart. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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