Today is the day the court mediates compensation between Xiyang Food Factory and Huang Family Chicken Farm, and even though he can’t be there in person, he’s still concerned about it.
In the eyes of ordinary people like them, anything involving the court is a major issue.
Lin Chuxia told Qin Han about Huang Dashun poisoning the Luo Family Chicken Farm, and also about the court’s decision.
“When the time comes, the court will execute directly; having Xiao Wu and Jianjun keeping an eye on it should suffice.”
Qin Han nodded, then suddenly smiled, “Speaking of which, we’ve actually turned misfortune into a blessing because of this matter. Previously, Huang Dashun’s old mother and wife caused trouble at the food factory, spreading rumors, worrying about the factory using sick chickens. Business at the bun shop selling smoked chicken dropped these past few days, but now that everyone heard our case is going through the court, everybody knows that Xiyang Food Factory would rather fight a lawsuit than use sick or dead chickens, and they’re willing to buy our cooked foods, improving our business significantly these past couple of days.”
Lin Chuxia had also heard about this, inadvertently providing a wave of advertisement for their Xiyang Food Factory.
The next day, after breakfast, Lin Chuxia first went to the village chief’s house.
Village Chief Qin, upon seeing Lin Chuxia, was especially enthusiastic, welcoming him into the house and having his wife make tea for Lin Chuxia.
“Don’t trouble yourself, Uncle Qin; I came to talk to you about the pig farm.”
When the village chief heard it was about this matter, his smile grew even warmer.
“Lin, you don’t know, I’ve been waiting for you these past few days; the bricks for the pig farm have been pulled in; our pig farm can be built as soon as we say.”
When we say it can be built, it just means there’s a bit of money short.
Qin Shusen had planned to build the pig farm using the money from selling chickens, which would be ready after the current batch from the chicken farm is out.
Initially, it was agreed with Lin Chuxia that he would invest in it.
Recently, as the chickens from the chicken farm started to be sold off,
and Xiyang Food Factory taking care of them, payments almost daily, Qin Shusen was getting anxious to build the pig farm as soon as possible.
However, it would be awkward for him to approach Lin Chuxia directly about this, especially since he was already receiving payments daily; to hasten asking for the investment money…
He still had his pride.
Lin Chuxia understood Qin Shusen’s urgency and explained with a smile, “You know, there had been some issues with the suppliers recently; I’ve been dealing with that nonstop, but now it’s finally resolved, so I’ve brought the money to you.”
Speaking of the supplier issue, Qin Shusen’s smile also diminished slightly, “How did it get resolved? The Huang family really lacks virtue; it was clearly their fault, yet they tried to falsely accuse the food factory, thinking the people of Qin Family Village are easy to bully, Lin, don’t worry, if something like this happens again, just tell Uncle directly, I’ll call everyone with the loudspeaker, and we won’t let you get bullied.”
“I really should thank you, Uncle, the villagers were a great help that day.”
Lin Chuxia politely said a few more words, then repeated the court’s resolution to Qin Shusen.
“This is the situation. When Xiyang Food Factory and the suppliers signed the contract, it was to protect the interests of both parties. The contract is legally binding, regardless of whether Huang Dashun is willing to compensate, the court will execute according to the contract.”
“But speaking of which, Huang Dashun truly brought this upon himself. When vaccines were being administered, the food factory had repeatedly reminded the suppliers, although it wasn’t our
obligation, but in favor of achieving a win-win situation, we still kindly reminded them. Huang Dashun, however, disregarded it. Now even if Xiyang Food Factory raises a compensation claim, it is entirely within moral and ethical bounds, considering we are responsible for over a hundred employees, Uncle, don’t you think that’s fair?”
Qin Shusen nodded repeatedly, “Exactly, we can’t suffer losses due to their mistakes. Fortunately, we have our own chicken farm, otherwise the production at Xiyang Food Factory would definitely be affected.”
His daughter works at Xiyang Food Factory and is a small leader in the workshop; she knows the ins and outs best.
“Lin, rest assured, from now on, Qin Family Village’s chicken farm will be your backing. We will manage strictly according to the factory’s requirements, and we will definitely not hold you back.”
That was exactly what Lin Chuxia wanted to hear from Qin Shusen.
After the incident with Huang Dashun, she was worried that the village chief might someday get carried away due to their relationship, and it would be bad if things turned sour.
“I know, Uncle Qin, you don’t consider me an outsider. Not to keep it from you, Uncle, my dad often mentions you at home, says you are a rare good village chief in our village. When you helped me build the factory, my dad said you treated Xiyang Food Factory as your own child. You are the elder of this village. Now I understand what my dad meant.”
Lin Chuxia was visibly moved and admiring, the village chief smiled until his eyes couldn’t be seen.
“Hey, although your father and I are distant relatives, our ancestors belonged to the same family. Don’t worry about formalities like elder and all, just talk directly to your uncle about anything. I’ll take care of the village matters for you.”
“I know, I won’t be distant with you, uncle.”
As Lin Chuxia spoke, she took out a thick stack of money from her bag.
“Uncle, here is the 10,000 yuan investment from the Food Factory to our village pig farm, please count it.”
Seeing the money, Qin Shusen felt completely relieved.
“Ah, I haven’t… just wait a moment, I’ll call the accountant to issue you a receipt.”
“No worries, uncle, just count it first, you can send the receipt over with Yufeng when you get a chance. It’s just us doing business, can I not trust you? The village has a lot going on lately, better focus on those matters first.”
Qin Shusen was even more pleased upon hearing this and counted the money in front of Lin Chuxia.
“Exactly 10,000 yuan, let’s settle it then. I’ll have Yufeng send you the receipt later.”
Lin Chuxia readily agreed and did not stay much longer.
Qin Shusen personally escorted her out to the courtyard gate, watching her until she was far away before returning to the yard.
Aunt Qin knew they were handling important matters, she brewed some tea and then went to the backyard garden to pick vegetables.
Seeing Qin Shusen come back chuckling, his face had more wrinkles from smiling, she curiously asked, “What’s made you so happy?”
Qin Shusen wiped the corner of his mouth, “Lin brought money to the village, our village’s pig farm can be built soon.”
Aunt Qin looked doubtful, wasn’t this already decided? What was there to be so happy about a decision that was made long ago?
Qin Shusen understood what his wife meant, and continued, “I’m pleased about Lin’s attitude towards me. Oh, isn’t Qin Yang fortunate to have married such a sensible girl? Not just Qin Yang’s house, our entire Qin Family Village is lucky to have such a capable person. In my life, I’ve always wanted to do something real for the villagers, previously it was just a pipe dream. Now, one by one things are becoming reality, it feels so surreal, all thanks to Lin.”
Thanks to Lin Chuxia, who helped Qin Family Village and gave him so much face, trusting them so much. What did Qin Shusen do to deserve this?
“As long as I’m still the village chief of Qin Family Village, I cannot let Lin down. And you should too, treat Lin and their family as your own children, help them with whatever difficulties or grievances they face, we must help whenever we can.”