"No... Xiao Chuan, are you really in the real estate business?"
After a long, long time, someone finally recovered from the shock, their face filled with disbelief.
Everyone knew that real estate was an absolutely money-guzzling business, far surpassing others. Investments often ran into hundreds of thousands, even millions, sums so astronomical that ordinary folks could neither afford to get involved nor even dare to think about it.
To hear that Qin Chuan's current business was real estate, how could the villagers not be astonished?
"Genuine as can be!"
Qin Chuan nodded affirmatively. "But don't think too highly of me, everyone. I'm just cooperating with wealthy big bosses. As you all know, our Qin family is dirt poor, where would we get so much money to invest in a grand business like real estate!"
Qin Chuan's explanation did ease the minds of many villagers. Their surprised expressions calmed down significantly, returning to a state of peace.
They thought to themselves, no matter how successful the third son of the Qin family was, he wouldn't single-handedly invest hundreds of thousands or millions in real estate. That would be too unbelievable.
Qin Chuan's explanation made them feel much better.
"Xiao Chuan, so you're an employee then, working for those big bosses!"
"They put up the money, you provide the labor!"
An astute villager chimed in.
"Something like that!"
Qin Chuan smiled, his words ambiguous. Apart from Qin Gang and Qin Yang, who knew the truth, the other villagers genuinely believed Qin Chuan was just an employee, the only difference being that he worked with big bosses, was closer to wealthy individuals, and earned a bit more.
"So how much do you earn each month?"
"Do you make five hundred yuan?"
Another villager asked. The moment this question was posed, it instantly captured everyone's attention again. Every ear perked up.
In this era, earning five hundred yuan a month was definitely considered a high-paying profession, a source of envy and jealousy for countless people, especially for ordinary rural folk.
"About that!"
Qin Chuan once again gave a vague answer, smiling humbly.
"Hiss!!"
To their surprise, the moment he admitted it, a chorus of gasps echoed around them. Everyone's gaze towards Qin Chuan was once again filled with endless admiration and envy.
Five hundred yuan a month meant a full six thousand yuan a year!
Such a high income was equivalent to the total income of another family for two years. How could they not be envious and jealous?
No one noticed the slight curl of Qin Er Ge's lips as he stood by. It was a curve of disdain and contempt. Even the steady and honest Qin Da Ge subtly pursed his lips, as if he had something to say but forced himself to hold back.
"Xiao Chuan, do you need more people over there? I'll send my son!"
Wang Tuzi spoke first, his expression incredibly excited. "My demands aren't high, two... three hundred yuan a month is enough!"
"Three hundred yuan, Wang Tuzi, have you gone mad for money? Two hundred and forty or five is enough for my family!"
"Two hundred yuan a month is fine for my family. Xiao Chuan, call your boss and see if he needs anyone?"
As Wang Tuzi finished speaking, arguments erupted. Villagers eagerly recommended suitable candidates, the atmosphere incredibly lively, as if they were quarreling.
Qin Chuan couldn't stand the loud noise and quickly held up his hand to stop them. He hesitated, "Uncles and uncles, your commotion just now made me remember something very important."
"Recently, we're planning to prepare a renovation team, and we need to recruit a group of renovation workers who have learned renovation, are skilled in carpentry and putty application, as well as know how to wire circuits, do waterproofing, tile laying, wallpaper hanging, and ceiling installation!"
"If anyone knows such talented people, you can recommend them to me. I guarantee I can find a suitable position for everyone!"
"Xiao Chuan, are you serious about this?"
"I'm not lying, I really have such relatives!"
"I have some too!"
"My son knows how!"
"My son-in-law is an electrician, he knows how to wire circuits!"
"My brother-in-law does waterproofing!"
The villagers were all excited, seemingly not expecting that Qin Chuan actually needed people. Many of them had just come to join the fun.
"Of course, this matter doesn't require the big bosses' approval. I can make the decision!"
"As long as you can provide such talent, I guarantee everyone will have an income of at least two hundred yuan a month! If you do well, three hundred yuan, or even four hundred yuan, is possible."
Qin Chuan's tone was extremely firm and serious.
This time, the villagers were completely ecstatic. Their eyes were gleaming, as if they could already see countless banknotes waving at them.
"Xiao Chuan, how long will you be staying in the village this time?"
Qin Chuan pondered. "It's not certain, but at most, no more than three days!"
As he spoke, Qin Chuan continued, "I know what you're all worried about, that you won't be able to contact me after I leave!"
"Don't worry about that at all. I'll give you an address and phone number. You can have those skilled relatives go to the city and find someone. Tell him you were sent by me!"
"He will definitely arrange everything for everyone!"
Saying this, Qin Chuan took out his briefcase from the car, pulled out a notebook, tore off a page, quickly wrote down Chen Jinyu's name and phone number, and handed it over.
Seeing the name and phone number on that thin sheet of paper, every villager's eyes sparkled with excitement.
To Qin Chuan, writing a name and phone number took only a few seconds, something he could do casually. But to the common folk around, this name and phone number represented an opportunity to change their fate and a dream of making big money.
After each villager copied down the phone number and name, their attitude towards Qin Chuan changed. They became even more affectionate, more so than they looked at their own sons.
Even after Qin Chuan got into his car and left, these villagers were still excitedly discussing amongst themselves, their faces beaming with bright smiles.
In the car, Qin Chuan looked at the villagers' jubilant demeanor through the rearview mirror, then turned to his two elder brothers. "Big Brother, Second Brother! What are your thoughts after this interaction I had with the villagers?"
"Thoughts? What thoughts?"
Qin Er Ge, who was driving, seemed a bit taken aback by such a cultured question and was momentarily bewildered.
It was the taciturn Qin Da Ge who hesitantly replied, "Xiao Chuan, is this like the saying city folks often use – the rich are the ones with status!"
Qin Chuan quickly turned his head, staring dumbfounded at his elder brother sitting in the back seat.
Qin Yang felt extremely uncomfortable under his gaze, his face blushing. "I... I was just talking nonsense. If I'm wrong..."
"Big Brother, you are not wrong!"
Qin Chuan quickly interjected.
"On the contrary, what you just said describes it perfectly, it captures the essence very accurately!"
"The rich truly are the ones with status!"
"If our Qin family was still as impoverished and destitute as before, if we brothers had no ability whatsoever, do you think the villagers would rush to notify everyone to block the road when they saw our car entering the village?"