After dinner, Li Zhengguo accompanied Tian Jing to the Niu family's house.
Deputy Village Chief Ou, Secretary Yang, and Zhou Chengbin were also at the Niu family's.
When Tian Jing arrived, all the witnesses were present. Brother Niu announced the division of assets:
"I have purchased the land for the Hot Spring Valley scenic area shops, it is entirely mine."
"The shops in the new village were also bought with my money at the time, but because it was done by household, it was counted under my mother's name."
"My mother said that if the second son can pull himself together, marry a new wife, and have a son, then he will be qualified to inherit the shops in the new village; otherwise, the shops in the new village will also be mine."
"Now, I will state the division of assets. In the past, the money earned by Da Niu and Er Niu from the two shops was always kept by them. I never took any of it, and I'm just stating this now, I don't intend to take it."
"However, these two shops, once in my hands, are mine. I will not put them up for division."
"This means Da Niu and Er Niu take everything in their possession, take their children, and get out!"
After Brother Niu finished speaking, silence fell upon the room.
The four witnesses glanced at Brother Niu, then at Da Niu and Er Niu.
Da Niu was stunned. He had expected to get less than before, but he never imagined getting nothing at all.
Da Niu's wife sat by her husband's side, her expression calm, as if everything depended on her husband's decision.
Er Niu was also taken aback. In the past, he would have protested, but after guessing his father's true nature, he dared not say anything. He would listen to his elder brother.
Er Niu's wife was becoming restless, but her husband had warned her. If she dared to act on her own and demand anything, he would divorce her tomorrow. Could he not find a wife if he had money?
Da Niu also looked at the four witnesses, but his gaze was actually on Tian Jing.
Since Auntie Tian arrived in Kusthan Village, Kusthan Village had been changing...
And Father and Mother had always been close to Auntie Tian, or rather, Mother had actively moved closer to Auntie Tian...
Remembering Auntie Tian's words, "If you don't covet, you won't panic," Da Niu gritted his teeth and said, "I will listen to Father completely."
Brother Niu's eyes flashed with light, and he then looked at his second son.
Er Niu knew that his elder brother would agree. Father's disappointment in them stemmed from their disobedience...
"I will also listen to Father."
Brother Niu breathed a sigh of relief. His two sons were still salvageable. "Then please ask Village Chief Zhou to help write the division agreement."
After the division agreement was written, Brother Niu and Sister-in-law Niu took the lead in signing, followed by Da Niu and Er Niu, who then had their wives sign.
Then the four witnesses signed.
After the three copies of the agreement were signed, Brother Niu collected his copy. "Da Niu, Er Niu, you have already made preparations to open the two shops."
"I am also renting out the two shops to others. Do you two want to rent them?"
"Rent!"
"Rent!"
Da Niu and Er Niu answered immediately.
Brother Niu nodded. "After all, you are my sons. I won't charge you too much, just seventy percent of the market price."
"It will be a one-year contract. If you are not satisfied with the income disparity between the two shops, you can switch them annually, or you can bid with me. Whoever offers the higher price will rent them."
Tian Jing almost laughed. Brother Niu had directly passed on the family conflict to these two brothers. In other words, as long as they weren't foolish enough to bid for the money, these two brothers wouldn't have any conflicts.
Deputy Village Chief Ou and Secretary Yang exchanged glances. No wonder Tian Jing recommended Da Niu's father as the village secretary; this man had a black heart.
Da Niu and Er Niu nodded repeatedly, "Don't worry, Father. We brothers know what to do."
Brother Niu smiled genuinely. "Your father, I hate family discord the most. It has been like this from the previous two generations to mine. I have seen and experienced a lot. It's good that you understand, it's really good."
Da Niu and Er Niu breathed a sigh of relief, finally making their father a little more satisfied.
The Niu family's division of assets concluded successfully.
The four witnesses left, though one of them had a tail.
As the five of them walked along the village road under the streetlights, Secretary Yang surveyed the stark contrast between the left and right sides and said,
"Back then, Deputy Village Chief Ou and I were willing but unable to change the situation in Kusthan Village. Looking back now, the so-called 'ability' was actually money."
"Zhengguo has hammered Kusthan Village into shape with money. We are very satisfied."
"No matter what Kusthan Village becomes in the future, even if our contribution to its development is very small, it will be considered the greatest achievement and goal of our lives."
"Da Niu's father is very good. After two months with him, I can officially retire and live a leisurely life."
Deputy Village Chief Ou nodded. "Shitou has always been skilled. Once he hands over the responsibilities to the new accountant, he can take over my position."
The new accountants were Lin Silai and Li Xiaomai. They were also recommended by Tian Jing. The accounting department of Kusthan Village Committee would no longer be a single person but two people, one internal and one external, managing the three villages and the scenic area of Kusthan Village, making the accounts clearer.
When the two elders finished speaking, they bowed to Tian Jing in unison, startling her. She quickly helped them up with her husband. "What are you doing?"
Standing up straight, Secretary Yang sighed. "Everything in Kusthan Village is thanks to you and Zhengguo. The villagers are accustomed to your contributions, but we will never forget."
"Initially, you did this to some extent for our sake. Now, we can retire without regret. We are very grateful for your efforts over the past twenty years."
"Society has changed, and the idea of collective prosperity should also change. Kusthan Village of the future will be left to the future."
The two elders, who had wholeheartedly devoted themselves to Kusthan Village, after witnessing social changes and the fickleness of human hearts, were not only mentally tired but also physically aged. It was time for them to rest...
Zhou Chengbin's house was to the west. After Tian Jing and Li Zhengguo sent the two elders home respectively, the couple walked towards the east.
In silence, Li Zhengguo asked, "Tiantian, do you regret it?"
Tian Jing shook her head. "It was incidental. Fulfilling the wishes of the two elders and a few good families in the village is worth it."
"What they seek is merely what we did casually, and I also like staying here."
Li Zhengguo knew that his wife's liking was because he was here.
He held his wife's hand. "As long as we have a clear conscience, let others fuss about whatever they want."
Tian Jing's eyes were full of smiles. "Do you feel secure now?"
Li Zhengguo looked down at her. "With you, I have security."
...
A week later, Tian Jing was preparing to visit Zeng Jingchu at the specialty team again when she received a call from Old Master Shen.
"Tian Jing, the effect of the Ginseng Gu Ben Pill has been confirmed."
Tian Jing raised her eyebrows. "How is it?"
"Very good. It cannot cure all illnesses, but its effect in boosting people's immunity and resistance is superb. They are going crazy. The price of one pill has been raised to one thousand yuan."
"What about side effects?"
"Almost none. Two pills a month can maintain a basic healthy state for the body."
"You need to continue observing and testing. Regardless of the final selling price, I want thirty percent."
Old Master Shen was taken aback, then agreed. "It should be, it should be."
Tian Jing said calmly, "I originally said I would give the fresh ginseng away for free, but I didn't say I wouldn't hold shares in the Ginseng Gu Ben Pill."
"Also, give the person who holds the prescription and produces the Ginseng Gu Ben Pill twenty to thirty percent of the shares to retain him."
Old Master Shen chuckled. "That kid directly asked for forty percent, and I didn't agree. I said I needed to discuss it with someone."
"Now it's good. You, the raw material supplier, have proposed it. He has no choice but to agree."
Tian Jing thought for a moment. "If he has any objections, tell him to come and discuss it with me."
"Good, good, good." Old Master Shen said good repeatedly.
He also asked about Ziyu and her mother, and let his daughter take the phone. After chatting for over an hour, he hung up.