Reborn as a Superpower Girl in the 80s
Chapter 435: Are You That Certain You Can Move Back into the Luo Family?

Chapter 435: Chapter 435: Are You That Certain You Can Move Back into the Luo Family?

After everyone sat down, the deputy director said, "If there are no objections, the agreement can be signed in a few days. Due to the mountainous terrain, the annual contract fee will be one thousand five hundred yuan, and it can’t go any lower."

Luo Qiao thought for a moment. She felt the price was not high, but still spoke up, "The leaders also know that the land is currently overgrown with thorns. No matter what I plant, I first need to clear the land, which is a very troublesome task.

Doesn’t the commune have some support policies for such situations? After all, the land won’t be ready for planting immediately after being cleared. I hope the leaders can understand, as one thousand five hundred yuan a year is not a small sum."

After discussing with other officials, Wang Tiejun said, "We are also feeling our way across the river. You are the first one to step forward to contract the forest from our commune. The contract fee certainly can’t be reduced any further. After all, the land you are contracting is as much as one hundred mu, plus a pond.

In that case, the commune will allow you a one-year exemption from the rent. Starting from the second year, the contract fee will be charged, but the amount can’t be less. You know that if it were arable land, this price would definitely not be acceptable."

Luo Qiao was now satisfied and asked, "So the contract fee is for these fifteen... oh, actually fourteen years to be paid all at once? Or can it be paid annually?"

The deputy director in charge of agriculture stood up and said, "At the time of signing the contract, fifty percent must be paid upfront, with the full contract fee due within three years."

Luo Qiao said, "That’s agreeable. I’d like to know if I could have the right of first refusal when the contract expires in the future?"

The deputy director replied, "Certainly, but when recontracting, the contract fee will have to market-adjust. You wouldn’t have objections to that, right?"

Luo Qiao answered, "No, that’s only right. I have one last question: after contracting, all the plants grown and supportive facilities built on the land would belong to me, as they require investment. We don’t have any disagreement on this point, do we?"

The commune officials exchanged views and agreed to Luo Qiao’s request. The village officials had no objections either, and thus the matter was settled. The commune’s officials said they would arrange the contract as soon as possible and she could come back next week to sign it.

However, someone had to vouch for her, as she was still young and not legally liable.

After leaving the commune, Luo Qiao returned to the village with the village officials and went straight to the foot of Daqing Mountain, where they had people measure and mark the land.

By the time everything was concluded, it was already two o’clock in the afternoon. Auntie Gao had prepared lunch early on. Luo Qiao ate at the Gao Family’s, chatted for a while, and then got ready to catch a ride back to the city.

Auntie Gao had packed a good amount of sticky bean buns for her and walked with Luo Qiao towards the edge of the village.

Just as they crossed the bridge, they saw Zhao Jianing standing at the village exit, obviously waiting for someone.

Zhao Jianing stepped forward when she saw Luo Qiao, "Luo Qiao, I have something to tell you."

Luo Qiao couldn’t be bothered with her and walked straight past.

Zhao Jianing had intended to show off, but seeing Luo Qiao ignore her, she felt angry and shouted from behind, "I just wanted to tell you that my mother will come to pick me up in a few days. I’ll be returning to Capital City soon.

No matter what, I was raised in luxury by my mother’s side. In her heart, nobody can replace me. Don’t worry, once I’m back in Capital City, I’ll still take care of you."

Luo Qiao didn’t want to pay any attention to her, but hearing her words, which seemed like an attempt to play mind games, she said, "If you have the ability, talk again after you manage to move back into Luo Family’s house. Stop flaunting yourself here."

Zhao Pulin was approaching from a small path, and Luo Qiao said sarcastically, "Can’t the Zhao Family afford to keep you anymore, tossing you out like trash? And here you are, gloating. Isn’t that embarrassing?"

Zhao Jianing retorted angrily, "I’m speaking to you nicely, how can you curse at me like that?"

Luo Qiao sneered disdainfully, "Curse at you? Aren’t I just stating the facts? If the Zhao Family had any shame, they wouldn’t let you move back to the Luo Family’s house again. After all, your so-called biological parents did some shameful things back in the day to ensure you had a good life.

To put it bluntly, the Luo Family and Zhao Family are like fire and water, never to mix. And now you’re here flaunting that you’re going back to Capital City and saying you will accommodate me. Are you so sure that you can move back into Luo Family’s house again?"