Chapter 1816: She

They saw that the person speaking behind them was Jiang Wenyue.

At this moment, Jiang Wenyue was dressed like a successful businessperson, leaving the others stunned.

Zhang Yanyan covered her mouth in shock: "Jiang Wenyue, have you become a big boss?"

Jiang Wenyue did not answer directly, only gave her a faint smile, then turned to Liu Chuxue: "I need to speak with you."

Liu Chuxue glanced at her watch, then looked at Zhang Yanyan: "If I don't make it to class before it starts, please ask the professor for me."

Zhang Yanyan nodded lightly: "Understood."

Only then did Liu Chuxue point to a pavilion nearby: "Let's go talk over there."

Jiang Wenyue nodded.

Once inside the pavilion, neither could sit, for it was winter, and they had come here precisely for the open space, so no one could overhear them.

Jiang Wenyue cleared her throat: "To save time, I'll get straight to the point."

Liu Chuxue raised a hand to signal her to continue.

Jiang Wenyue then said: "Due to policy reasons, the daily chemical plant had to be built in the village, but transportation became too troublesome, and most importantly, the villagers, seeing profits, developed improper intentions."

Liu Chuxue smiled: "You're not telling me the factory is moving, are you?"

Jiang Wenyue was surprised Liu Chuxue guessed so quickly: "How did you know?"

Liu Chuxue laughed: "According to what you said, they simply want you to compromise—either raise the land-use fee or demand higher equity shares for the village. Your partners all come from big compounds; they wouldn't tolerate being bullied. Naturally, they won't compromise. That leaves only one path: relocate, and cut the village's support at the root."

Jiang Wenyue widened her eyes: "You didn't get everything right, but you're nearly spot-on. We didn't break off talks on the spot, but the rift is there."

After a brief pause, Jiang Wenyue continued: "Jian Feifan said it's better to escape their control than endure it. We've gotten word that new policies may be issued after the New Year, so factories won't need to hide anymore."

They've been searching for a location these past days, and just so happens, a signboard factory near Xinjie Kou is shutting down. We visited the site—it's perfect for our relocation. But after discussing it, we realized renting carries too many risks; buying outright is safer."

Despite using all our connections, the factory still costs 250,000 yuan—it's not a small sum—so I came to hear your opinion."

Liu Chuxue had already been stirred to excitement, and her answer was one word: "Buy."

Liu Chuxue knew land could not yet be bought or sold in this era, but she trusted Jiang Wenyue had found a solution since she had come to her.

Jiang Wenyue explained: "Urban land is state-owned and cannot be traded. Now, only the Light Industry Bureau can approve a full transfer of the factory. But privately, we'll sign a contract treating it as if we bought the land, effectively taking over the factory—including long-term use of the buildings on it."

The contract will state transfer of buildings and equipment, and long-term use of the site—without mentioning land sale."

The factory covers nearly two mu, with eight hundred square meters of factory buildings—this price is absolutely reasonable, and the long-term use rights? What does that mean? She was so excited she wanted to burst into song.

She forced herself to calm down before getting to the main point.

Jiang Wenyue said: "We've discussed it, and the 250,000 yuan will be split according to our equity shares. Your share..."

Liu Chuxue quickly calculated in her mind: if so, she needed to pay 37,500 yuan. Her official income barely covered it. Before Jiang Wenyue could finish, Liu Chuxue steadied her breath and spoke: "I have no problem with my share."