Chapter 60: A Mother's Pride is Her Son's Love

"Oh, so that's the situation," Leader An chuckled, looking at the gathering Yan family elders.

Yan Li quickly stepped forward to engage in conversation, "Yes, Leader An, after hearing Mayor Li's suggestion, I am considering setting up a production line in my hometown."

Leader An smiled at Yan Li, "Expanding your business back home is commendable. If you need any policy support, you can coordinate with Mayor Li. He can then compile the necessary information for Director Gu to assess its feasibility."

Hearing Leader An's words, the Yan family members beamed, feeling a sense of pride.

Seeing his son engage with Leader An, the Yan family head invited, "Leader An, Director Gu, the ancestral ceremony is about to commence. Why not join us in the Yan family hall for a chat and to experience our local customs more intimately?"

"Heh, chatting would indeed offer a better feel for the local customs, but not this year," Leader An declined with a smile, shaking his head.

With that, Leader An, flanked by Director Gu and others, turned and walked towards the Zeng family shrine entrance.

In an instant, many Zeng family members widened their eyes.

Leaders An and Gu were actually heading towards their shrine.

Could they be coming to visit their hall?

Immediately, Uncle Bald Zeng, along with two other Zeng family uncles and the current head Zeng Youxin, excitedly tidied their traditional attire.

They quickly bypassed Zeng Shen and Xiao Ai, who were being guided by Wu Xiane to greet them.

"Leader An, Director Gu," they greeted respectfully.

"Hello, we'd like to experience your local customs firsthand. Would that be alright?" Leader An asked with a smile.

"Of course, of course," Uncle Bald Zeng and Zeng Youxin responded, visibly thrilled, "Leaders, please, this way."

"Thank you," Leader An chuckled, stepping past them to approach Zeng Shen and Xiao Ai with a friendly smile, "Miss Alice, and this young man, it's a pleasant surprise to meet again here so soon."

"Leader An, Director Gu, hello. I'm here with Zeng to observe their ancestral ceremony. I didn't expect to see you on a village inspection," Xiao Ai replied.

Zeng Shen nodded slightly.

This brief exchange and gesture instantly sent ripples through the Zeng family members and the Yan father and son who had shamelessly followed.

Leader An's visit to Huayang Village was due to the woman named Alice, whom Zeng Shen had brought along.

Suddenly, everyone's perception of Zeng Shen shifted subtly, and even the way they looked at his parents changed.

A mother's pride is her son's love, and the son has Xiao Ai.

As a result, Zeng Shen's parents, sensing the change in their relatives' gaze, straightened their backs slightly.

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"Last time we met was brief, and I didn't have the chance to chat with you young folks. This time, I'm taking a moment to connect with you," Leader An said with a warm smile.

"Leader An, you're too kind," Xiao Ai replied.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Leader An, Xiao Ai and Zeng Shen took a seat on a bench, sitting side by side. Opposite them, Leader An and Director Gu also sat down.

A square table with a tea set was placed between them.

Zeng Jianming, ever the opportunist, quickly prepared the tea, hoping to seize the chance to make an impression on Leader An.

As the aroma of tea filled the air, Zeng Jianming politely offered, "Leader An, Director Gu, Miss Alice, Brother Zeng, please enjoy the tea."

"Hehe, thank you," Leader An said, giving him a brief glance before continuing his conversation with Alice, eventually steering the topic to the reason for his visit.

"Miss Alice, I heard yesterday that you're considering establishing the largest prefabricated food factory in Tonghai. Is that true?"

"Indeed, I originally planned to build the largest prefabricated food factory in Dongguan for export overseas. But Zeng suggested bringing investment to his hometown, so I thought it wouldn't matter where the factory is built. That's why we came here to survey the area," Xiao Ai explained, her demeanor subtly shifting with her words.

Everyone present, listening to Alice and Leader An's conversation, instantly understood why the leaders were there.

Miss Alice was a major investor planning to build the largest prefabricated food factory in Tonghai.

Having received the confirmation he sought, Leader An smiled, "If Miss Alice establishes the largest prefabricated food factory in Tonghai, please let us know what conveniences you might need. We'll do our best to accommodate. If we can't, we'll escalate it to secure what you need."

Hearing this, Yan Li, who had followed with a thick skin, looked uneasy.

He regretted coming over. If he could, he would have left immediately.

Just moments ago, Leader An had told him to discuss issues with Director Gu for consideration.

The disparity in treatment was stark.

Meanwhile, the Zeng family members, true to their nature, worried that others might not have heard, and began discussing loudly, "Leader An is wonderful, offering every convenience to Miss Alice to ensure local development."

"Yes, they even said to request any convenience needed."

"Exactly, and if they can't meet the needs, they'll escalate to fight for it."

"Yes, indeed."

Sensing an opportunity, Zeng Jianming quickly addressed Xiao Ai, "Miss Alice, with Leader An providing such favorable policies, please consider establishing the factory here in Huayang Village, Tonghai."

Only after speaking did Zeng Jianming realize his words were abrupt and disruptive.

Alice glanced at him briefly, just one glance.

Zeng Jianming felt utterly embarrassed, realizing he had overstepped by making decisions beyond his status in their conversation.

Retracting her gaze, Alice turned back to Leader An, who looked on with anticipation, "Since Leader An has said so, I'll follow Zeng's suggestion. Tomorrow, I'll have him show me around Huayang Village thoroughly and select a large plot of land to establish the largest Longshen Prefabricated Food Factory."

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