bayedsolid Chapter 96 I bought all the paintings you've done these past few days
Chapter 96 I bought all the paintings you've done these past few days
"Brother Yuan, you're back."
Lin Fangfang saw that it was indeed Zhaoyuan who had returned and exclaimed happily.
Her voice was clear and melodious, which made Zhaoyuan feel incredibly warm.
Zhao Yuan turned off the tractor, took Zhao Nana from Lin Fangfang, and handed the luggage to Lin Fangfang.
Zhao Nana was very excited to see Zhao Yuan, waving her little hands and babbling as if she wanted to say something.
Zhao Yuan smiled and gently touched Zhao Nana's cute little face, then kissed her.
Zhao Nana waved her little hands even more enthusiastically.
Zhao Yuan carried Zhao Nana and followed Lin Fangfang to the room.
"dad"
"dad"
Zhao Zhaodi and Zhao Laidi were doing their homework when they saw Zhao Yuan return and both looked up and called him "Dad".
"You haven't eaten yet, have you?"
"Hmm, not yet."
"I didn't know you were coming back. There was no food at home, so I cooked you noodles."
"okay."
Lin Fangfang put her luggage in the room and then turned to the kitchen.
"Fangfang, who in the village signed up, and which ones are you satisfied with?"
Zhao Yuan followed Lin Fangfang to the kitchen.
"Lin Xuefang has come a few times and wants to come work here too. Brother Yuan, what do you think?"
Lin Fangfang asked Zhaoyuan.
"How well did she do her job?"
Zhao Yuan asked.
“She’s a bit impulsive. I don’t like her, but she’s my sister after all. Although she’s sharp-tongued, she’s also very capable. If we don’t admit her, Father will scold us both again.”
Lin Fangfang said with a hint of helplessness.
"Okay, let's accept him then. We'll see how things go. If he doesn't perform well, we'll fire him."
"Thank you, Brother Yuan."
"Brother Yuan, do you know who called the police?"
"Zhao San and Li Dawen."
"Yes, you know."
“That day, when we were having dinner at my house, the two of them were clearly jealous. Zhao San’s cousin works at the police station, and the short policeman who came that day was Zhao San’s cousin. Zhao San is usually the most enthusiastic about watching the drama unfold. When I came back that day, I saw Zhao San and Li Dawen leaving timidly. Later, Secretary Jianguo reminded me to be careful of the people around me, which made me even more certain.”
"Stay away from him from now on."
"Well, when this semester ends, we'll bring Zhaodi and Laidi to the county town to study. You'll also live in the county town from now on, as it's easy to attract jealousy here."
The couple were talking quietly in the kitchen.
Lin Fangfang quickly made a bowl of noodles for Zhaoyuan and fried two eggs.
After dinner, Zhao Yuan went to Zhao Jieyuan's house, and then they went together to Secretary Zhao Jianguo's house.
Everyone started discussing building a pig farm.
“Secretary, this pig farm construction project is quite large, and I don’t have enough time to manage it myself. I plan to hire a professional construction team from the county town and hand it all over to them.”
Zhao Yuan said.
"Yes, you build the pig farm yourself, it's your decision."
Zhao Jianguo took a puff of his cigarette and continued.
"You see, you could talk to the construction team and ask them to hire workers from our village, so that the villagers can also earn some money."
"Yes, I'll buy the materials from any family in the village at the market price. Secretary, please tell the villagers."
Zhao Yuan said.
"Okay, I'll mention it on the radio tomorrow."
Zhao Jianguo said.
"Secretary Jianguo, you'll be my supervisor and make sure the quality of the whole project is up to standard. I'll pay you 35 yuan a month. If the village has timber, you can help me buy it at the market price. Whenever it's convenient for you, I'll sign the land lease contract as soon as possible and get ready to start building the pig farm as soon as possible."
Zhao Yuan said.
"Okay, then we'll finish the contract tomorrow and get it filed with the commune."
Zhao Jianguo said.
"Okay, then we'll head back now."
After saying this, Zhao Yuan and Zhao Jieyuan left Zhaojian State.
"Jieyuan, Fangfang and I have to rush to the county town. Could you come and look after the house for us while we're away? I'm busy lately. I have to start the food factory ahead of schedule, and I also have something very important to do next month."
Zhao Yuan said.
"Well, since none of you are home, I'll stay at your place. You should get a dog; pigs are getting bigger and bigger these days, and people might be eyeing them."
As Zhao Jieyuan spoke, a hint of worry appeared in his eyes.
Zhao Yuan nodded: "Okay, I'll leave this to you."
He knew that Zhao Jieyuan was right; if no measures were taken, the pigs in his house might become the target of others' covetousness.
Zhao Yuan returned home and took Lin Fangfang and the children to the county town in a tractor.
Back in the small courtyard in the county town, Xiao Haowen and Zhao Xiaoqing had already returned.
Upon hearing the sound of the tractor, the two men came out of their rooms and stood in the yard.
After Zhao Yuan parked the tractor, he turned off the engine.
Zhao Xiaoqing said with a smile, "Zhaoyuan, you're back ahead of schedule."
There was a hint of surprise in his tone.
Zhao Yuan replied, "Well, how was your field trip?"
"We are preparing to draw a series of pictures depicting the fireworks manufacturing process."
Xiao Haowen said.
“That’s great, Professor Xiao. I have a suggestion, do you think we can help?”
Zhao Yuan moved three chairs into the yard.
Lin Fangfang quickly moved a small table over and placed it next to her, then skillfully brewed three cups of steaming hot fennel tea.
"Hmm, tell me about it."
As Xiao Haowen spoke, he sat down leisurely, picked up a cup of fragrant fennel tea, and took a small sip.
"I want to paint the entire traditional fireworks production process on the walls of houses on both sides of the main street leading into the town, and paint it on all the main streets that cars pass through. In this way, as soon as someone enters Jinyang County, they can feel the full atmosphere of fireworks."
Zhao Yuan said with great interest.
"Hmm, that's a good idea. I'll call the school tomorrow and ask a few more people to come and help. We have a professor at our school who specializes in murals; I'll call him tomorrow and ask him to come and give us some guidance as well."
After thinking for a moment, Xiao Haowen said.
"That's wonderful! Thank you so much for your support and help. I'll go to the county committee to apply tomorrow. As for remuneration, I wonder if you have any relevant standards?"
Zhao Yuan asked.
"Just pay us the same wages we get at the fireworks factory."
Xiao Haowen replied.
"Okay, I understand. By the way, may I take a look at your recent paintings?"
Zhao Yuan asked curiously.
Zhao Yuan knew that the two painters in front of him after the turn of the millennium were also nationally renowned painters. Although they were not as famous as Zhang Daqian and Qi Baishi, they were still very famous, and their paintings were sold for hundreds of thousands of yuan per square foot.
"Okay, I'll go get them." Zhao Xiaoqing quickly got up and ran to the room. A moment later, she came out with two scrolls, carefully unfolded them, and handed them to Zhao Yuan.
“Look, this is Professor Xiao’s drawing, it’s a firework worker pulling a tube; this is my drawing, it’s a firework worker installing the fuse.”
Zhao Yuan took the painting and examined it carefully, his eyes revealing his appreciation:
"Yes, Professor Xiao, your paintings are very good, very vivid and lifelike, as if the viewer is there, feeling the complexity and danger of the fireworks manufacturing process. These paintings are truly outstanding. I will buy all the paintings you have done in the past few days. Name your price."