My autobiography is definitely not a tragedy!-Chapter 748 - 455: Your Pride Has Already Affected All of Humanity

Chapter 748: Chapter 455: Your Pride Has Already Affected All of Humanity

Just as Meng Lang was lamenting about the rules of making money in this world, his cell phone on the table suddenly rang.

"Huh?" When he picked it up, it was unexpectedly from Mr. Meng, which he found a bit strange.

This was indeed a "rare visitor."

Usually, if there wasn’t anything important, even if Mr. Meng had any instructions, those would be conveyed through Yang Hui instead, not to mention it was still "working hours"...

"Hello, Dad, is there something you need?"

[Huh? What do you mean, is there something I need? Can’t I call to check on you if there’s nothing urgent?]

The voice on the other end of the phone had to retort right away.

"Haha! That’s not what I meant, I just thought you were busy with the work at Mengshan Pasture, managing thousands of tasks, probably you wouldn’t have the spare time to call and ask how I’m doing, right?"

[Nonsense! I’m your father, why can’t I ask how you’re doing?]

"Alright, then go ahead and ask."

Clearly, the voice on the other end was choked up for a moment.

[Ahem! Well... has your work been going smoothly recently?]

"Not really smooth, despite our best efforts, the project hasn’t progressed much, there is a shortage of funds everywhere, and we can’t make money against our conscience.

The main problem is the high turnover rate in the company, basically, as many come and go, and no one stays till the end. Honestly, it’s quite a headache..."

[Uh...]

Mr. Meng clearly didn’t expect that a casual polite inquiry would bring about such a torrent of complaints and suddenly didn’t know how to respond.

Normally, when parents ask "Is your work going smoothly?" it’s expected to hear the good news, not the bad, right?

Why is this guy not following the script?

[Yes... yes, starting a business is indeed hard at first...

Ahem! Anyway, there’s not much I can help you with, didn’t you say you were short on money? In a bit, I’ll send you 30,000 yuan as my support for your entrepreneurship.]

Meng Lang was immediately stunned and took a sharp breath.

"Hiss~ Are you really splurging like that? It seems today’s matter is no small thing..."

Mr. Meng: [...]

[Forget it, let me get straight to the point. I called today because indeed, I’ve run into a bit of trouble and wanted to discuss it with you.]

"Trouble?" Meng Lang was slightly startled.

[Here’s the thing... Remember when Chairman Gao came for the inspection? At that time, County Magistrate Li was supposed to have dinner with her to discuss attracting more investment...]

Once Mr. Meng had explained the situation, Meng Lang finally understood the trouble Mr. Meng mentioned, which turned out to be this so-called "County Magistrate Li"...

The issue wasn’t complex; it was just about a county magistrate who failed to host a dinner, and felt his pride was offended thereafter.

Which was promptly followed by "fire safety," "tax audits" among various other targeted scrutiny...

"You’re kidding, right? All because of a missed dinner? Isn’t he afraid that the investors might pull out their funding in a rage?" Meng Lang said in disbelief.

He had known that the investment environment in the inland areas was problematic, but never thought a simple dinner could lead to such "trouble"...

[Sigh! I didn’t think it was a big deal at the time; I even specially organized a banquet to apologize. During the banquet, everything was fine, and they happily said it was all minor and understandable, not taking it seriously at all.

But I didn’t expect it would develop to this extent afterward.

At first, it was the sporadic inspections every few days, and we didn’t dare to disturb Chairman Gao for such a trivial matter, thinking it would settle down soon.

But recently, they’ve even started cutting off our water and electricity, giving all sorts of excuses whenever we call.

We tried to visit and offer gifts to patch up relations, but they don’t give us a chance to even meet...

Sigh! We’ve tried various methods, but nothing works.

If this continues, not to mention expanding the project, even the daily operations of the company will be affected.]

Meng Lang’s brows furrowed as he listened.

Could it really be all this much trouble just because of one dinner?

Ha! More likely they couldn’t pluck a feather from the passing goose and that’s the real reason they are upset...

Although Shuixi County, where Meng Family Village is located, is nominally within the Huanwu City metropolitan area, it’s actually in a remote location and economically backward, usually lacking any significant investment projects.

Suddenly having a company come to launch a high-tech pig farming operation, with apparently a large investment, hinted at a wealthy investor behind it.

Some people obviously started to get greedy ideas...

Originally he wanted to discuss terms face-to-face with Gao Yuan, but in the end, he didn’t even get to see the person. Isn’t that reason enough to blow up?

Well... considering the cold shoulder Mr. Meng got, the other party’s appetite probably couldn’t be filled with just a few "small gifts"...

"This world isn’t just about fighting and killing, it’s about human relationships too..."

Meng Lang sighed in his heart, then he was a bit puzzled.

"That’s not right, Dad. The others are a big county magistrate. What’s the use of discussing this with me? If you were to discuss it, shouldn’t you be talking to Chairman Gao?"

I just don’t want to bother Chairman Gao over such a trivial issue. You also said, what if they really withdraw their investment in a fit of anger? Who would I go to cry to?

The current situation at the company doesn’t really allow me not to report...]

"So, what then?"

I was thinking, since you’re quite familiar with Chairman Gao, I wanted to let you, my boy, test the waters... ahem! I mean, I want you to feel out Chairman Gao’s stance.]

Oh~ so he wanted me to be the negotiator...

Indeed, it’s easier to talk to people you know.

But there’s something off about the way you phrased that last sentence?

But you, my boy, make sure to downplay it as much as you can, and definitely don’t let them think our business environment here is unfriendly.

It would be best if you could see if Chairman Gao might make time to visit again, then we could set up a meeting, explain things to County Magistrate Li, and save face for both parties...]

Meng Lang was immediately amused.

Just because of a tiny bit of profit, not only does it hinder the important development plans of Mengshan Pasture, but you also want my CEO to waste precious time to accompany them?

Can I tell you that your face has started to affect all humanity now...

"I know. If it’s just this matter, Dad, you don’t have to worry, it’s not a big problem."

In the past, King Yan was easier to handle, but minor ghosts were troublesome, and County Magistrate Meng Lang truly was out of reach, but now... he simply didn’t see the other party as a trouble.

However, Meng Lang’s casual tone clearly dissatisfied Comrade Mr. Meng.

What do you mean ’just this matter’? Is this not a big problem? Don’t try to pull the wool over my eyes!

Now, thousands of people in Meng Family Village are all counting on the company to get rich. This is a major matter concerning all the villagers of Meng Family Village. If there’s a lapse, your Uncle may be the first to break my legs!]

"Heh, if there’s a mistake, then Uncle would first break your legs, and wouldn’t I be next? Do you think I’d dare to be negligent?" freēwēbnovel.com

Well... that’s true...

But I still need to say it again, you really need to be careful!]

"Alright, alright, I know. You can rest easy."

After several assurances, Comrade Mr. Meng finally ended the call, and Meng Lang couldn’t help but shake his head and laugh.

Actually, this issue could have been directly addressed by Gao Yuan, who would naturally have handled it. There was no need to disturb him, the behind-the-scenes Boss.

But Mr. Meng being so cautious and treading on thin ice is also understandable, especially since even he didn’t know that Mengshan Pasture was a "related project," and there really wasn’t a possibility of "withdrawal"...

"Ding~ Your Alipay account has received 30,000 yuan!"

Just then, a payment alert suddenly came from his phone...

"Wow! This hardship fee came quite fast!" Meng Lang couldn’t help but laugh.

Back in college, his living expenses and pocket money came in mere hundreds; now, there was an extra zero... It seems Gao Yuan pays Comrade Mr. Meng quite well...

And foreseeably, Mr. Meng’s salary is only going to increase step by step to an unimaginable extent soon...

Looking at the payment notification on his phone, Meng Lang thoughtfully stroked his chin.

Thinking about the people around him, Yan Weiwei is a little rich girl, earning tens of thousands each month just from rent.

Lin Haitang had gotten over her poverty phase, and her salary surged sharply.

Even his close friend Duan Xian had formally dived into business, with limitless financial prospects...

Looking at it this way, his "public income" seems to be subtly the lowest among his peers.

Well... getting by so poorly, yet living in such a fine apartment, with all branded furniture... my disguise seems flawed.

But adding the label "second-generation rich," it all would make sense, right?

Getting rich through work is impossible; it’s all up to you now, Comrade Mr. Meng...

Amused by his thoughts, Meng Lang couldn’t help but hum a song all the way to the apartment across to scrounge a meal.

"Digging and digging in a tiny cubicle, the little money earned just isn’t enough...."

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