tkworld Chapter 407 Empty Promises vs. Real Money: Jiang Chen's Ultimate Move
Chapter 407 Empty Promises vs. Real Money: Jiang Chen's Ultimate Move
"Tiger, you're back with everyone?"
Jiang Chen's voice was calm, as if he were inviting a younger family member home for dinner.
The once noisy atmosphere on the construction site underwent a subtle change due to the arrival of these dozen or so young people.
Jiang Xiaohu and his group of brothers behind him were all wearing cheap, faded jackets, and their shoes were covered in dust from their journey.
They stood awkwardly in the open space in front of the construction site, constantly rubbing the hem of their clothes with their hands, their eyes filled with trepidation and unease.
That so-called "industry blacklist" weighed heavily on their hearts like a huge stone.
Upon hearing Jiang Chen's greeting, Jiang Xiaohu suddenly raised his head, stiffened his neck, and shouted loudly with all his might.
"Brother Chen, we're sticking to our guns!"
"I'll work for you!"
"Who cares about blacklists? At worst, I'll just toil in the village for the rest of my life; that's better than being a slave to those heartless bosses outside!"
The young men behind him nodded heavily, their eyes revealing a resolute determination to burn their bridges.
Jiang Chen smiled.
It wasn't a sneer, but a genuine smile with a hint of approval.
"Who told you to dig in the dirt your whole lives?"
He waved his hand, gesturing for Jiang Xiaohu and the others to come closer.
"The Jiangjia Village is about to build the largest super ecological farm in the country, and a fully automated high-tech logistics park that will radiate to several provinces."
"What we'll be lacking in the future are young people like you who have some worldly experience and are hardworking, to serve as managers and technical backbones!"
"Think long-term, don't be fooled by those little tricks."
After saying that, Jiang Chen didn't give them any more time to process the information.
He turned around, grabbed a shiny brass key from the cardboard box next to him, and casually tossed it onto the table in front of him, making a crisp sound.
Then, he picked up the black megaphone, turned around, and faced all the villagers on the construction site who were listening intently.
The loud sound instantly spread to every corner of the entire valley.
"Fellow villagers!"
"I know there have been some rumors circulating these past few days, saying that those bosses in the city are planning some kind of blacklist to cut off everyone's escape route!"
Jiang Chen paused, his tone carrying a hint of disdain.
"They're also making empty promises, like stock options at the end of the year?"
"I, Jiang Chen, never play those fancy games!"
"They're just making empty promises; let's give them something real and tangible!"
Jiang Chen took a deep breath, his voice suddenly rising as he announced a bombshell that made everyone present feel as if their brains were instantly deprived of oxygen.
"I hereby declare!"
"Starting today, all full-time employees who work continuously for three months at any Jiang Group construction site, or in any future industry in Jiangjia Village, are eligible for this award!"
He pointed to the hillside in the distance where the foundation was being laid.
"A newly built, fully-furnished three-story self-built villa is under construction on the hill behind the village!"
"One set per person!"
"Free points!"
"We don't want a single penny from you!"
"boom--"
The entire venue fell into complete silence.
The wind stopped.
The roar of the machines seemed to have been paused at that moment.
Everyone seemed to be frozen in place, as if under a spell, forgetting to move the shovels and hoes in their hands.
They stared wide-eyed, mouths agape, their faces filled with disbelief.
Housing allocation?
Or is it a fully furnished three-story villa?
Work for three months and get it for free?!
Is this a storyteller telling a story?
Are they still filming a TV series?
Jiang Xiaohu stood at the very front, feeling a buzzing in his ears.
He pinched his thigh hard.
"hiss--"
The intense pain convinced him that he was not dreaming.
But... but how is this possible?!
That's a house!
This group of people have been working away from home for over ten years, without eating or drinking, and they can't even afford a toilet in the city!
Now, Jiang Chen says that if you work for three months, he'll give you a villa for free.
This has exceeded even their wildest imagination.
However, Jiang Chen didn't give anyone time to react or question.
Seeing the stunned expressions on everyone's faces, he continued through the loudspeaker, dropping an even more powerful "bomb."
"in addition!"
"Just work for six months!"
"Your children, grandchildren, as long as they are of school age!"
"Jiangjiacun Hope Primary School boasts a complete set of top-tier private educational resources, from kindergarten to primary school, middle school, and high school!"
"Tuition, miscellaneous fees, textbook fees, and meal fees!"
"I, Jiang Chen, will take them all!"
"I'll see this through to the end!"
"Chen...Brother Chen..."
In the crowd, an old worker with gray hair, a wrinkled face, and skin tanned like old tree bark spoke in a trembling voice.
His eyes instantly turned red, and his cloudy eyes filled with tears.
The shovel that had been with him for half his life fell to the ground with a clatter, but he didn't even notice.
"You...you're not making fun of us old folks, are you?"
"Really...really giving away houses and even covering the kids' schooling?"
This question also voiced the biggest doubt and fear in the hearts of the thousands of people present.
This happiness came too suddenly, too intensely, too unreally.
It was like a dream.
They were afraid that when they woke up, everything would be empty.
Jiang Chen looked at the old worker without the slightest impatience; instead, he gave a gentle smile.
He didn't answer directly, but instead waved his hand lightly behind him.
The crowd automatically parted to make way for each other.
Dressed in a sharp, bespoke suit and wearing gold-rimmed glasses, Attorney Zhou, exuding a serious and meticulous demeanor, led his elite legal team forward briskly.
The appearance of this group of people created a striking visual contrast with the dusty construction site.
They didn't waste any unnecessary words.
Several young legal assistants placed their black briefcases on the makeshift table.
"Clatter!"
The box was opened, and inside were not documents, but stacks of formal contracts stamped with bright red official seals and exuding the smell of ink.
—Letter of Intent for Donation of Employee Welfare Housing to Jiang's Group.
Attorney Zhou adjusted his glasses, picked up a contract, and spoke loudly to everyone in his extremely professional, clear, and authoritative legal voice.
"Fellow villagers, please rest assured!"
"This letter of intent, written in black and white, is clear and unambiguous!"
"Every clause has full legal force!"
"As long as everyone signs today, starting from tomorrow, and works continuously for 90 days at Jiang's Group without any disciplinary violations..."
"On the first working day after the 90-day period expires, you can bring this letter of intent to our law firm to formally process the name change and transfer of the property certificate!"
"All properties are fully furnished and ready for immediate occupancy, with no property rights disputes whatsoever!"
"Now, in the villa area behind the mountain, everyone can go there after get off work and choose their own location and apartment type!"
Attorney Zhou's words were like a reassuring pill, no, like an atomic bomb, exploding in everyone's hearts!
Black and white!
Legal witness!
It's stamped with a big red official seal!
You can go pick out a house right after get off work!
This is not just empty promises!
This is real!
This is really going to be a direct delivery of the villa to them!
"Oh my god!!!"
Jiang Xiaohu was the first to react. He let out a strange cry of excitement, his eyes turning as red as a rabbit's.