Summit Farmer
Chapter 1418: Great Intensity_1

Chapter 1418: Chapter 1418: Great Intensity_1

Peter Brown received a call from the county and immediately headed to County Town.

"Peter, we’ve been waiting for a while," Silas Nelson said, looking at Peter Brown with a complex expression. Everyone knew that this visit was probably about the wine factory.

Bruce Richardson, however, smiled and said, "Just in time, let’s go in together."

The three of them walked inside and quickly arrived at Reynard Johnson’s office.

After the secretary announced them, the three entered.

Reynard Johnson looked at the three men and smiled, "Take a seat."

Once everyone was seated, Reynard Johnson said, "You probably all have guessed why you’ve been called here. That’s right, it’s regarding the wine factory."

At this point, he looked at Peter Brown and continued, "After various tests and trials, the effects of Guo Le Liquor have been significant and it has gained market recognition. The price is also rising. You’ve done a great service for our county, Peter. Because of this liquor, a large number of people in our county will benefit."

Peter Brown already knew the power of the wine and smiled, "As long as it benefits the ordinary people, that’s good."

Seeing Peter Brown’s calm demeanor, Reynard Johnson thought to himself that indeed he was an extraordinary person, remaining so tranquil in light of all this.

"The county leadership meeting that just concluded has made a decision. In view of the future prospects of Guo Le Liquor, it will be strongly supported. Additionally, after research from all parties, Johnson Group and Ring-Star Group will both invest Ten Billion to build a large industrial park centered on Guo Le Liquor to drive development."

Upon hearing Reynard Johnson’s words, everyone was visibly shaken, not expecting such a bold move.

Reynard Johnson looked at Peter Brown and asked, "You’re key in this matter. If the technology isn’t up to par, the investment can’t be realized. They asked me to inquire if the liquor production could be scaled up and if technology would support this?"

Peter Brown then asked, "How many people will benefit from this?"

Reynard Johnson, already anticipating this question, seriously replied, "Okay, I’ll discuss the consensus we’ve reached. The village community council will hold 5% of the shares. You know, if production scales up, even 5% would be quite substantial. Fruitful Village villagers becoming wealthy from poverty is entirely within reach."

Peter Brown considered the implications of the Two Billion investment, and after reflecting on the wine’s future production, he nodded inwardly. Such an income would indeed be sufficient for the villagers, and he had no interest in fostering a group of wealthy idlers. If he could help the villagers out of poverty, he would be satisfied.

Seeing that Peter Brown had no significant objections, Reynard Johnson continued, "According to your planning, Fruitful Village will develop into a new rural community. Their housing will be completely rebuilt into villa-style homes with funds from both groups. Not only will their housing problems be resolved, but a commerce street will also be constructed to promote development. Moreover, the county will hold 2% of the shares, which will be used for poverty alleviation and development efforts. The roads will be built, and not just that, a path to the neighboring province will be opened." Peter Brown nodded slightly, pleased with the arrangement.

Reynard Johnson was relieved to see that Peter Brown did not insist on the village community council holding 10% as he had feared, making the negotiation process much easier.

"As a Technology Shareholder, you are indispensable, so your shareholding will remain unchanged. An undilutable 10% stake," Reynard Johnson stated.

Peter Brown had no objections to this as well. After all, this was different from the Hua Nation in Phantom Realm, where officials could not do business. The peculiarity here was that as long as officials conducted business legitimately and transparently, there wouldn’t be any issue. Peter Brown wanted to develop himself; he couldn’t live in poverty. Now there was an opportunity. With shares comes substantial income, and he wouldn’t need to worry about money matters.

At this moment, Silas Nelson was truly shocked. Although he knew the project was promising, he didn’t expect two major groups to be this optimistic, and certainly not that Peter Brown would instantly hold an undilutable 10% of the shares. His dissatisfaction burst forth, "Secretary, I find this inappropriate. As a leading cadre, Peter Brown shouldn’t hold so many shares; how would that look to everyone?"

Peter Brown didn’t reply, just sitting there with an indifferent expression.

Reynard Johnson snorted and asked, "Comrade Silas Nelson, I want to ask you, would this project operate without Peter Brown? If you could manage the project, then you can have the 10% stake."

Silas Nelson said, "Peter Brown could reveal the secret recipe in exchange for shares; we can just pay him for the recipe."

Peter Brown smiled and said, "Do you think everyone else is an idiot?"

"You!"

Completely taken aback by Peter Brown’s attitude, Silas Nelson grew furious, raising his voice, "Peter Brown, what kind of attitude is that?"

Peter Brown turned to Reynard Johnson and said, "I have another suggestion. If Silas Nelson continues to lead in the town, this project cannot proceed."

What?

Bruce Richardson also looked at Peter Brown in surprise, not expecting such a swift counterattack. Silas Nelson was stunned; he had always been plotting against Peter Brown, trying to deal with him, but now it was Peter Brown targeting him.

"Peter Brown, the county’s affairs aren’t for you to dictate alone," said Silas Nelson.

"Leader Reynard, as you see, Silas Nelson has always targeted me ever since I witnessed his backroom deal. If he keeps acting this way, I simply can’t do my job properly," Peter Brown argued.

Reynard Johnson, actually eager to take down Liam Taylor’s ally, asked suspiciously, "Do you have evidence?"

"Everyone in the town knows. If an investigation is conducted, evidence should turn up," Peter Brown responded.

Reynard Johnson then directed his gaze at Silas Nelson, "I hope there’s no truth to this."

"Peter Brown, regarding the shareholding by the two major groups, do you have any further comments?" asked Reynard Johnson.

"I have no further comments. If that is the case, I would be happy to see it. It’s beneficial for the development of the entire county," Peter Brown affirmed.

Seeing how smoothly the negotiation unfolded, Reynard Johnson felt content and said, "The county has already reported to the superior authorities about establishing the Guo Le Liquor Development Zone. That place will be built into an Alcohol Industry Headquarters. Comrade Wang Xiaofei will take primary responsibility as the main leader there. Additionally, Comrade Wang Xiaofei will be promoted to deputy township head, mainly in charge of the development zone’s work and Fruitful Village’s affairs."

Is this a promotion?

Although Peter Brown had long since stopped focusing much on promotions, he still found his good mood lifted by the prospect.

At this moment, Silas Nelson sat there, looking uneasy. Reynard Johnson’s implications were clear—the county would investigate him, and if they did, the problems could be quite serious.

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