Not long after the notice was issued, everyone had arrived.
Qin Yang, Qin Gang, Zheng Chengdao, Bai Xiaoguang, Yao Dong, Chen Jinyu, and even Ergou, Sanmao, Li Qiang, Wang Guohua, and others.
In the major accident two months ago, Ergou, Sanmao, Li Qiang, Wang Guohua, and others had made significant contributions, and each of them was very capable and worth cultivating.
Qin Chuan sat at the head of the table. Seeing that everyone had arrived, he stood up and said, "I will now explain the instructions just received from the Secretary and Director Zhou."
Everyone sat up straight, their ears pricked.
They knew very well who the Secretary and Director Zhou mentioned by Qin Chuan were. They were the real big shots, and their instructions represented the correct path.
"The Secretary said that the grain business has always been the foundation of people's livelihood and the backbone of the nation. It cannot be blasphemed by anyone, by driving up prices and seeking illicit gains."
"We can do the grain business, but we absolutely cannot follow the example of Han Shifei's gang, deliberately suppressing prices and squeezing the people's hard-earned money," Qin Chuan said slowly.
"In my opinion, we should just not touch the grain business at all. Not only is the profit low, but the risk is also very high. Let's return it to the people and leave it to the current market. This way, we can not only gain a good reputation but also free up a lot of energy to do profitable businesses."
As Qin Chuan finished speaking, everyone in the conference room couldn't help but nod in agreement.
At this time, Qin Chuan continued:
"We are all children of farmers, from poor rural areas, and we know too well the importance of grain to farmers!"
"More than ninety-nine percent of farming families rely on the crops grown on their small plots of land to survive all year round!"
"Every extra few cents for every jin of grain is a great joy for the common people."
"We'd rather not make this kind of money!"
"What do you all think?"
After Qin Chuan finished speaking, there was a moment of silence in the conference room. Soon, everyone started to express their agreement with the decision not to engage in the grain business.
"Alright, the grain business issue is resolved. Let's move on to the second item, the sand quarries!" Qin Chuan rapped on the table.
"Han Shifei had two sand quarries. With the real estate market booming again, the profits from these sand quarries are extremely high."
"Unlike the grain business, we are determined to seize these sand quarries!" Qin Chuan's voice was full of dominance in the last sentence.
"Yes, we must get these sand quarries into our own hands!"
"We can give up the grain business, but these sand quarries are absolutely not an option."
The people below were also excited because everyone knew that sand quarries were a very profitable business.
"Boss, have you tentatively asked the higher-ups about taking over these two sand quarries?" Zheng Chengdao asked.
"I have. The Secretary told me not to rush, that their committee hasn't reached a consensus yet, and asked me to wait," Qin Chuan replied.
"Regarding the sand quarries, we don't need to be too anxious, because we already have one of our own. With the daily output of that sand quarry, it will be enough to supply our own construction projects and the upcoming sites of Jinrun Real Estate for the time being."
"Next, let's discuss the third matter."
"This matter concerns usury and casinos."
Upon hearing Qin Chuan mention casinos and usury, everyone quietly straightened their backs.
"Director Zhou told me that he will thoroughly clean up the unhealthy atmosphere in Yongnan County and restore a clear sky above Yongnan County. Usury and casinos are the strictest targets of crackdown."
"Any organization with five or more members will be considered organized crime and will be severely punished if discovered."
Boom!
After Qin Chuan conveyed Director Zhou's instructions, the quiet conference room became lively.
This was because several people present had previously thought about taking over the casinos and usury businesses left behind by Han Shifei, as these two were indeed very profitable.
Greed drives men, and in the face of absolute profit, few can hold onto their integrity.
Qin Gang was one of the most enthusiastic.
"Xiao Chuan, we're not going into the grain business, the sand quarries are still undecided, and now we can't even touch the casinos and usury. What else can we do?" Qin Gang couldn't help but ask.
"There are still many businesses we can do, such as dance halls, hotels, and clubs. Can't we do any of these?" Qin Chuan frowned and said coldly, then retorted:
"These businesses, plus the construction projects, decoration companies, and electronics factories we are currently operating, are they not enough?"
"When did your appetites become so big that so many businesses cannot satisfy you!"
Qin Gang was speechless and sat down with a red face.
"Don't keep thinking about those quick-money businesses. While those businesses make money fast, they are far inferior to dance halls, hotels, and clubs in terms of stability and longevity," Qin Chuan glanced at his second brother, softened his tone, and taught him earnestly: "Moreover, those businesses are extremely risky, and you might end up in jail like Han Shifei and his brother one day!"
"If the relevant authorities want to deal with you, it can happen at any time."
They were all brothers, and Qin Chuan understood each person's disposition to some extent.
As Zhou Zongrong had once said, many of the people under him were not clean. In the past, they didn't have the opportunity, so some people suppressed their desires deep in their hearts, thus remaining calm.
Now that Han Shifei had collapsed, opportunities were presented, and those who had suppressed their desires became restless.
Qin Chuan tried his best to guide everyone towards the right path, not wanting some of them to drift further away from him.
As someone who had been through it, he knew too well that there were too many temptations and desires on the path of life.
Once one chooses the wrong direction, there is no turning back in life.
Many good brotherhoods and friendships would gradually drift apart, eventually becoming strangers, or even never seeing each other again, separated by life and death.
The atmosphere in the conference room became silent, with varying reactions from everyone.
"Why so many ridiculous opinions? Whatever business the boss tells us to do, we just listen obediently and follow," Yao Dong suddenly cursed: "In terms of business acumen, who here can compare to our boss?"
"If you really had the ability, you would have established your own enterprises and become a big shot by now!"
Bai Xiaoguang echoed, with a cold sneer: "I think some of you have gotten too arrogant!"
"You think that after Han Shifei fell, it's your turn to rise to prominence."
"Have you forgotten why Han Shifei collapsed, and why he was imprisoned?"
"He might never get out in his lifetime, and he might even face the firing squad."
"The boss has repeatedly warned you not to touch those things, yet you are still not satisfied. Do you want to become the next Han Shifei?!"