Chapter 2080: Shu Yu: I Can't Influence You

Chapter 2080: Shu Yu: I Can't Influence You


However, Shu Yu remained silent for a moment before saying, "I understand your desire to grow sunflowers, but it's not an essential crop. Don't confuse the selection of a village chief with growing sunflowers; it might lead to misunderstandings."


"But..."


Shu Yu raised her hand, her expression serious. "Third Master, choosing a village chief is not child's play. You've seen the lesson from Ruan Hai's actions. Character is crucial, as is the dedication to the village's development. I know that your village consists mainly of the Ruan family, but if you're willing, you could consider people from outside your family. Perhaps you'll find individuals with talent and capability."


Third Master's mouth twitched; considering people from outside their family was something they would never do.


"We understand your intentions, County Princess."


"I understand your strong desire to grow sunflowers for income. Here's what we can do: to ensure that this matter doesn't influence your decision in selecting a new village chief, we can continue with the trade. You go ahead and choose the village chief. Regardless of your choice, I'll come back later to assess the new village chief's situation and conduct before signing the contract. How does that sound?"


On the side, Ying Xi silently lowered her head, thinking, "Miss, you've already influenced everything, and saying this now won't change anything."


However, Third Master exhaled deeply and respectfully and solemnly bowed to Shu Yu. "County Princess, your words make sense. We will carefully choose our new village chief, and once we've made a decision, we will send you a message."


"That works."


The other villagers became excited. At this point, they couldn't wait any longer and were eager to choose their new village chief so they could start growing sunflowers. The weather was still suitable for planting, and if they delayed further, they would have to wait until next spring.


With this decision in place, Shu Yu exchanged a few more pleasantries and sat in Ruan Chengqian's house for a while, drinking tea, before heading back.


She would not be involved in the subsequent process, but it was undeniable that Ruan Chengqian had become the most favored person.


The matter of Ruan's village proceeded quickly. In just two days, Ruan Chengqian, as a village chief candidate, went to the town.


In rural areas, the village chiefs were typically chosen by the villagers themselves, although sometimes a respected individual might be directly appointed by the town mayor. Subsequently, the town mayor and county officials would conduct an examination, mostly just a formality, before confirming the appointment.


However, due to the high profile of Ruan Hai and his son's case, especially the revelation of Ruan Hai's land-grabbing activities during his tenure as village chief, which was hushed up due to the close relationship between the town mayor and Ruan Hai, the town mayor faced censure.


Ruan's village was a special case, and this time, officials from the county directly sent officials to the village to investigate the situation.


The examination process was extremely cautious, and it took quite some time. After four days, under the impatient mood of the clan elders and villagers, the matter of the Ruan's village village chief was finally settled.


Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and as his first act as village chief, Ruan Chengqian facilitated the cooperation between the villagers and County Princess regarding the sunflower cultivation and subsequent purchase.


Once the news was confirmed, he and a clan elder from the village personally went to the county to find Shu Yu.


After congratulating him, Shu Yu was straightforward, and she, along with Da Niu, visited Ruan's village once again.


This time, there were no more delays, and the villagers who had originally agreed to the terms quickly signed the contract.