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Chapter 486 - 181: The Cattle Raising Agreement Issued by the Town Mayor_1

Chapter 486: Chapter 181: The Cattle Raising Agreement Issued by the Town Mayor_1

Old Pan’s intention of inviting for dining, first, was to keep Yan Fei from leaving, and second, was to find out to what extent Yan Fei planned to handle this matter.

Yan Fei had always been straightforward and told Old Pan clearly that, anyway, the chief culprit causing the disturbance must not be let go. As for others, he would not care -- not that he didn’t care, but that he would caution them a little bit.

After all, he found out by asking those children that not everyone in the village supported this event. Judging from those snotty kids, those who said Uncle Shuancheng was bad must have heard from their families.

That is to say, these households also felt that the idea of blocking the door was too damaging and somewhat inconsistent with the concept of villagers - since this was the case, it would not be appropriate for him to make too much fuss.

Lin Baoguo and Old Pan had no choice either. It was clear from the meeting that the Mayor Chen put an end to the matter. Otherwise, Yan Fei’s big plan of co-operative cattle-rearing would have been messed up. Now it’s normal for Yan Fei to be a little unhappy with this.

As soon as the food was served, Mayor Chen arrived - this was Old Pan’s intention. With so many people at the door just now, and Mayor Chen still inside, someone would definitely rush to pass on the message.

Actually, Mayor Chen took this opportunity to have a few words with Yan Fei.

Regarding Yan Fei’s demands, the mayor didn’t express his opinion directly, instead, he went on and on trying to establish a relationship with Yan Fei. This was normal, as he couldn’t make a straight decision on anything. This matter needed to be discussed and a reasonable plan worked out.

If we can really establish some relationship, when Mayor Chen was transferred here, his wife and children followed him, and his wife became a teacher in the primary school. There were only three classes in one grade in the primary school, so it would not be surprising that she taught Yan Fei.

And Mayor Chen was prepared. He made some casual conversation with Yan Fei and then gave Yan Fei a piece of paper - everyone could see the first few words written on it, which was the agreement of cooperative cattle-raising.

As he was looking at it, Yan Fei started to have questions: "If I keep deducting the calf money, the earnings for those raising the cattle for me will decrease. If only one cow is raised and the calf money is deducted, there will not be much left?"

He had seen in the agreement that the cost of the calf would be deducted at the time of the final dividend, so he felt that in this way, the people who raised cattle would earn a few hundred less, so he had questions.

Mayor Chen smiled and said nothing, but Old Pan immediately picked up the conversation: "Sometimes it’s not a bad thing to have strict conditions. You always understand the principle of ’One rice brings gratitude, one dou rice brings hatred’, right? If you don’t have any conditions, people might not trust you, fearing that you will cheat them!"

Only then did Mayor Chen laugh and say: "There are also those who don’t charge for the calf! Take your time to look. I have written a standard. If the cow is well raised, we can waive the cost of the calf as a reward. The data above are all found from the information. Although I have been working in the countryside for a long time, I am actually a layman to raise cattle. The specific data should be filled in according to your own experience. Anyway, the diligent people will be rewarded and we can’t let those who don’t care about raising cattle take advantage."

After Yan Fei had finished reading, he let Lin Baoguo and Old Pan both read it. Then it was passed to Xu Xiaoyan. Mayor Chen also joked: "Right, let’s have our talented student from Provincial University Law School review it, too. If there are any oversights, just point them out. Don’t think that just because I’m a mayor I know everything. I really am a layman when it comes to raising cattle. To be honest, I’m pretty ashamed that I haven’t led the whole town to become wealthy since I’ve been here. Now I can give you some advice, so my few years here haven’t been in vain."

Yan Fei admitted honestly: "If it goes according to what was written here, I will make even more money. It’s definitely much better than sharing the profits equally, which was my original thought."

With a half-joking, half-serious tone, Mayor Chen said: "I’m not afraid of you making money. The more money you have, the better. This way, you can buy more cows, right? If you can get everybody in the town to raise cattle, I will just sit back and wait for my promotion!"

After calculating a little, Lin Baoguo said: "I think the conditions are acceptable. Considering the income of rural households in our township, if we raise two cattle without considering the cost of feed, and deduct the cost of the calf, we can earn around three thousand something a year. Even if only one cow is raised, as long as the standard is met and the calf money is not deducted, one can still earn around two thousand. The key point is that no investment is needed, the risk is low, and there will definitely be lots of people who want to do it."

Old Pan also nodded: "The Mayor has thought things through more thoroughly. When we first thought that this was a good thing that Xiao Fei was doing, we only thought about the positive aspects and weren’t thorough enough. This method is good, it’s like poverty alleviation but only according to our means. Some people will not put in effort no matter what, and no one can help out, right? Anyway, we didn’t explicitly explain when we first notified everyone, we can elaborate when I am compiling the list. If it’s acceptable to you, Xiao Fei, shall we proceed with this?"

Yan Fei nodded: "You guys must have thought it through more thoroughly than I did. If you all think it’s good, then let’s do it. I will make even more money! Why not?"

Mayor Chen chuckled: "That’s good. You guys can continue chitchatting, I’m not going to linger. Xiao Fei, don’t hesitate to go ahead with anything. If you encounter any problems or difficulties, look for your uncle or Old Pan. If they can’t help, you can come directly to me. Anyway, my office isn’t hard to find. If you really don’t want to look for me, you can let Teacher Wen relay the message to me. As an official, I may not be able to bring prosperity to everyone, but I can’t let down a key person who leads wealth creation like you."

Once Mayor Chen left, the group began to discuss actively. In terms of experience, they couldn’t compete with someone who could become a town leader. They carefully discussed the agreement. All they could feel was that this method was good, and nothing else.

The important thing is that it was well-considered. It wasn’t just about sending the cattle and waiting for the result, there were also constraining and generous measures. Except for special circumstances where cattle die due to accident, the better the cattle are raised, the more money they make — ending up in more profit for Yan Fei. It was a win-win situation. The regulations might seem plenty, but none of them were harsh. It also prevented possible conflicts from arising.

After the meal, Old Pan, who had invited everyone, was ready to pay, but the restaurant owner refused: "The beef is from Boss Yan, and so are the vegetables. To be honest, we all make money at the price he gives, so it’s only fair we treat him to a meal. Speaking of which, Boss Yan, will you still be butchering cattle in the future? If you are, we won’t do it anymore."

Yan Fei was well aware of the situation in the town. What the restaurant owner was referring to was similar to that of the beef shop owned by Fifth Brother in the city. Most restaurants in the city also did the same. They prefer to butcher their own medium-sized cattle because it’s more economical than buying beef.

Yan Fei was selling his own butchered cattle at a slightly lower price, which was more cost-effective than doing it themselves. The key was that it wasn’t troublesome — unlike in the city or county, the few restaurants on the small town collaborated to butcher a young cow once in a while. After all, peers are rivals, so it’d be normal if there were some troubles within.

Originally, Yan Fei planned to butcher the cattle himself, so he wasn’t afraid to promise others. He nodded and said, "After the lunar 15th, I will start butchering. I’ll let you know by then. Speaking of which, there’re still some vegetables in the greenhouse as well. If anyone wants, feel free to get some. Only the tail is left, the price is cheaper than before the New Year..."

The restaurant owner, happy with the response, said to Old Pan, who still wanted to insist on paying the bill, "I’m not soldiering on or disobeying the law. It’s not about indulging you, but it’s about giving face to Boss Yan. So stop trying to insist on paying."

Upon leaving, Old Pan teased Yan Fei, "Good job, Xiao Fei. Your reputation now surpasses even mine and your uncle. We will have to rely on you for meals in the future."

Yan Fei laughed, "Then you can all come to my place for food in the future! We have to go first. By the way, I promise I won’t bring the tiger anymore. I’m planning to release the two golden eagles. If they’re homesick and fly around here for a few days, I don’t have any tricks up my sleeve. Don’t look for me."

Upon hearing this, Old Pan and Lin Baoguo immediately understood. The tiger wouldn’t go anymore, but the golden eagles would continue flying for a few days. They couldn’t persuade him at the moment. Without letting Yan Fei vent his anger and establish his authority, it would be difficult to manage later affairs. They decided to pretend ignorance.

At the same time, they admired Mayor Chen’s hunting skills. There’s a reason why he could become the town leader. His tactics were impressive. By presenting an agreement on cattle farming, Yan Fei could no longer unwillingly avoid expressing his stance.

As soon as he said goodbye to the two, Yan Fei thought for a while, and then took Miss Xu Xiaoyan to find Old Xu — ever since comrade Old Xu gave him an idea, he thought that Old Xu could give some thought on the cattle farming agreement. In the meantime, he could tell him his decision.

Old Xu had nothing to say about the agreement. As for Yan Fei’s plan, he had no opinion. As long as the instigator was punished severely and the villagers were taught a lesson, and a deterrent effect was achieved. It didn’t matter what means were employed.

Xu Xiaoyan seemed joyous, "I didn’t realize that the senior leader in this countryside is so approachable. I always thought officials were hard to talk to! And the leader I met at the Forestry Bureau when I was with Xiao Fei last time, they were both being easy to talk to."

Old Xu rolled his eyes, "Then you should try going with me next time..."

Which made her two sisters giggling on the side. After the laughter, they asked Xu Xiaoyan, "Are you both not going to school with us?"

The girl immediately turned her gaze to Yan Fei. Yan Fei thought for a moment, "I probably can’t go with you. I’m planning to set off in the next couple of days. While it’s not yet busy, I want to check the beef prices there. And the bezoar must be sold off quickly to exchange for more money and buy more cattle. If we can’t make it back by the Lantern Festival, we will be spending it in the provincial city. What do you think, Uncle Xu?"

There was no reason to disagree. Comrade Old Xu, who was now relying on his son-in-law, wasn’t exactly swaggering in the town, but at least no one dared to gossip about him to his face anymore. Those days were more relaxed, and the anxious and gloomy aura that he used to carry was much lighter. Everyone in the family was happy. As for Yan Fei’s small request, naturally, there was no