The Ambitions to Conquer the Official Career
Chapter 98: Steel Cable Construction

Chapter 98: Chapter 98: Steel Cable Construction

Ji Yang quickly found a company online that sells steel cables and after inquiring, he learned that if he only wanted to set up a cableway to transport a modest amount of goods, it would not cost more than twenty thousand to complete the construction. They had a professional construction team that could assist with the installation. Given the difficulty of this particular gorge, they quoted fifty thousand, promising they could erect the round-trip steel cables.

After they made contact, the company’s people soon arrived.

You have to admit, professionals really are different—they quickly came up with a plan.

"Chief Ji, you can rest assured, the distance on both sides is not far, less than three hundred meters. We can get it done very quickly."

Ji Yang looked at the construction team leader and asked, "Can people cross too?"

"Carrying people is a bit more dangerous, we don’t recommend it. But don’t worry, our cableway isn’t just any ordinary one; it can completely handle goods up to five hundred kilograms without a problem."

Ji Yang then understood that as long as it didn’t exceed five hundred kilograms, there should be no problem.

They just needed to transport some things like cement and steel materials now, and this carrying capacity was sufficient.

Seeing Ji Yang deep in thought, the team leader smiled and said, "Actually, if you buy the steel cables and pulleys yourself, it would only cost a few thousand, and you could set it up on your own without spending ten thousand. But we are professionals, we need to ensure safety, and guarantee that after installation everything is very secure. Look, there’s also a freight car, doesn’t that feel even safer?"

Ji Yang said with a smile, "It’s mainly because I saw the way you guys set things up. Otherwise, I could have found someone else to manage it."

The construction team was really good, making the bases on both sides very solid—it gave a real sense of security.

Once he handed the job over to them, Ji Yang began making some purchases, cement, steel materials, and such were definitely needed.

The villagers were all curious; every day, many of them would stand there watching.

Ji Yang had a realization—that even if he was constantly climbing up and down every day, he wasn’t that tired, and in fact, the more he did this, the better his spirit was, and his body became stronger as well.

During this period, Ji Yang was staying at Wu Changshan’s house, where Wu Mi took on the complete role of a little woman, dutifully looking after Ji Yang.

To this, the villagers thought it was nothing out of the ordinary.

Of course, Ji Yang had not yet "consumed" Wu Mi.

As he just returned to Wu Mi’s home, Ji Yang saw Wu Changshan and Wu Mi discussing something.

"Brother, have you returned?" Wu Mi hurried to prepare hot water for Ji Yang to wash his face.

After washing up, Ji Yang asked, "What were you two talking about?"

Wu Changshan said, "I was discussing the hot springs with Wu Mi. Now everyone knows there are benefits there, and I’m just worried that it’ll cause disputes later."

Wu Mi said, "We’ve already given up so much with the rice wine production, do we have to give out the hot springs too?"

Ji Yang thought for a moment and then said, "The main thing with the hot springs is planning. You only own a piece of land, not the entire hot springs. So, if people in the village want to exchange land, you can just swap it for another location. It won’t be affected."

Wu Mi said, "That’s right, if they want to exchange it, just giving them another place is fine."

Wu Changshan added, "But you can’t just do that, with so many people in the village, if everyone wants to switch, it’ll become a mess."

As they were talking, Wu Laofu walked in.

Hearing the three of them discussing this matter, Wu Laofu said, "I’ve also thought about this. Wu Mi’s land was swapped early on, so let’s not touch it. For other areas, I was thinking of simply having the village auction off the use rights. As long as they are from our village, anyone can bid. We’ll set a reserve price, and whoever bids the highest can use and develop it for a fixed term of ten years. What do you think about that?"

Wu Mi said, "My plot won’t be affected, right?"

"It won’t, your land was approved by the village committee, and it was discussed even before Chief Ji brought up the matter. And as of now, we still don’t know if we can build a road there."

Wu Changshan mentioned, "But no one in the village can afford that kind of money."

Wu Laofu replied, "If that’s the case, the village committee might as well take responsibility for the development."

Ji Yang couldn’t help but smile. Wu Laofu had never considered anyone actually taking the land; his intention was for the village committee to handle the development.

Wu Mi asked, "Do you have the money?"

"Chief Ji Yang said that the rice wine will make money. By that time, we should have some funds."

Ji Yang asked, "Is the batch of rice wine almost ready?"

"The rice wine is quick; it’s almost done. The main issue is that we don’t have enough rice left. The greatest effect of this rice wine is because it’s made from local rice and some medicinal herbs. Today, I came here to talk about expanding the cultivation. First is that particular kind of rice. If we’re to scale up the rice wine production, we need to plant it in large quantities. We also need to cultivate some special medicinal herbs on a large scale since they can only grow here."

Wu Changshan said, "Then let’s just plant a large amount."

"I’m just worried about planting a lot and then not being able to sell it."

Ji Yang replied, "Don’t worry about that. In the past few days, I’ve had Wu Mi organize some of the younger sisters to learn about live streaming, and I’ve even hired professionals from the city to teach them. I want them to learn live streaming as soon as possible. If they manage it well, they might just be able to help you sell the products."

"We don’t understand any of that; you just take care of it. Tell us what you need us to do."

Ji Yang smiled and said, "I’m just trying it out and not holding too many expectations. The key is the construction. Once the steel cables can transport goods, we can start bringing in various building materials, and we need to proceed with our construction as well."

"Don’t worry about that. The piece of land you’ve chosen is excellent, we can let everyone know to come and help out. We’ll start by leveling the ground first."