Peerless Little Immortal Doctor-Chapter 296: Industrial Zone!

"Yes, unemployment is a serious issue." Li Zhong had certainly thought about these things, but if they didn’t relocate,

leaving the villagers deep in the mountains would surely result in substandard education for the younger generation.

Furthermore, not many of those who go out to work would be willing to return.

A few more years, and even the death of elders in the village might go unnoticed.

So relocation is necessary.

Those villages, with mostly rocks and barren land, simply cannot sustain a population all year round.

"I actually have a pretty good idea."

"Hmm? What idea, let’s hear it." Watching Xia Liu’s earnest demeanor, Li Zhong’s heartbeat sped up slightly.

Perhaps Xia Liu might solve this problem easily.

"We could build an industrial zone, so that the people who move here will have a place to work and earn money."

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"That idea is somewhat terrifying!"

"Not just terrifying, it’s horrifying!"

Hearing Xia Liu mention building an industrial zone, the several office workers who came with Li Zhong all shuddered in shock.

It’s not that they hadn’t thought about this; they had thought too much about it.

Because they had thought too much, they were sensitive to the words "industrial zone."

"Xia Liu, I’ve considered the industrial zone myself, but the conditions here just aren’t enticing to investors."

Li Zhong was unfazed by his colleagues’ astonishment; the idea of an industrial zone had been on the table for quite some time.

Efforts were made, but nobody was willing to come, so what else could be done?

"I can probably see that, and since I’ve brought it up, I’ll figure out a way for the industrial zone," Xia Liu said gravely.

"Young man, not to discourage you, but we’ve been wanting to build an industrial zone for a while. However, Hejing has transportation difficulties, and the only viable industry is tourism."

"Yeah, Boss Xia, don’t put too much pressure on yourself, having built up the Eastern District is already quite an accomplishment."

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Seeing how serious Xia Liu was, Li Zhong’s colleagues couldn’t help but throw some cold water, afraid that he would actually proceed with it.

They feared that if Xia Liu started on the industrial zone, the Eastern District’s projects would be halted.

"Don’t rush to speak, let’s listen to what Xia Liu has to say." Li Zhong had a hunch that Xia Liu was no ordinary man, maybe he really had a solution.

"Uncle Zhong, my idea is this: first establish two silk factories, which not only makes use of local raw materials but also increases the income of the farmers."

"That’s a good idea, Shanhe County has a few silk factories, and we have sericulture farmers here who eventually sell their product there; having our own would be even better," Li Zhong immediately praised Xia Liu.

"Hmm, that’s a smart move."

"Impressive."

Facing Xia Liu’s suggestion, everyone started expressing their admiration.

"Uncle Zhong, such factories should be profitable, but why hasn’t there been any boss willing to come and build before?"

Xia Liu asked, puzzled, as factories like these should have been realized by now.

"Because of the transportation difficulties, along with some other reasons, even though I’ve dealt with them, the reputation has been damaged and no one is willing to come anymore."

"Understood."

Li Zhong spoke in an indirect manner, but Xia Liu, who was experienced, immediately understood.

In the past, people had considered coming here, which surely involved numerous twists and turns, and they might even have been threatened for a half or majority share.

So they left, and once the word spread, no one else dared to take the risk.

"Then I really stumbled upon a great opportunity," Xia Liu said with a delighted smile.

"Hehe, you could say that, but you’ve also given Hejing many employment opportunities. Do you know where you want to build the factory?"

"Just ten kilometers away."

"Ten kilometers away!"

"That’s not quite right, it’s so far from the county town."

"Yes, who would be willing to work so far away?"

"It’s completely unnecessary; almost all the land ten kilometers away is farmland. Building a factory there all of a sudden seems awkward."

Upon hearing Xia Liu’s words, Li Zhong and several colleagues were immediately surprised.

"Xia Liu, if you really want to start a silk factory, just do it in the Eastern District. There’s no need to go so far." After careful consideration, Li Zhong made up his mind, even if the Eastern District didn’t allow construction, Xia Liu had the intention, so he would make an exception this time. Find your next read on novelbuddy

"Uncle Zhong, I even think ten kilometers is a bit close. At least twenty kilometers would be somewhat better."

"Whoa!"

Li Zhong’s colleague was astonished to the point of being speechless. Xia Liu was defying the heavens.

Putting the factory so far from the county town, who would be willing to work there?

Twenty kilometers away, where there are hardly any villages—if a factory really were built, it would probably be ghosts from the mountains coming to work.

"Hey, you can’t say that. Along this route, there’s an industrial area, and when many factories are built, just ten kilometers will be enough for several large factories."

"Brother! I feel like kneeling before you."

Hearing Xia Liu say this, one young man was incredibly shocked.

He couldn’t believe that Xia Liu was actually thinking about an industrial area.

It wasn’t just this young man; the others were equally stunned.

A continuous industrial area of ten kilometers, if really developed, would improve every aspect of Hejing several times over.

Especially with the employment problems of the relocated population, they might even have to post announcements in other counties, inviting them to send people to work.

"Xia Liu, are you serious?" Li Zhong used to think he knew Xia Liu well.

But after today’s meeting, he realized he was becoming less and less able to understand Xia Liu.

An industrial area stretching ten and even twenty kilometers was simply unimaginable to him.

"Uncle Zhong, trust me, in at most half a year, this line will become a perfect industrial area!" Xia Liu, looking into the distance, spoke with determination.

Facing Xia Liu’s meticulous attitude, Li Zhong, including his colleagues, fell silent.

In their hearts, they actually harbored no doubts.

If Xia Liu really had the capability, it would be an incredible fortune for Hejing.

"Alright! Xia Liu, don’t force yourself. Whatever you want to do, I will support you, even if you fail, don’t feel burdened."

After a moment, Li Zhong smiled brightly.

"Hehe, thank you, Uncle Zhong." Xia Liu smiled along as well.

With Li Zhong’s support, many things would be much easier.

After hanging out for a while, Li Zhong told his colleagues to go back first and wait for him. He continued walking with Xia Liu.

"By the way, Xia Liu, how are things currently with Qianqian? Have you planned on getting married and having children?"

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Faced with Li Zhong’s sudden question, Xia Liu hesitated.

Marriage was certainly on the horizon but bringing it to the forefront, it was not possible to have a ceremony with just one girl.

Children were a luxury to Xia Liu, due to physical reasons.

The girls were almost impossible to become pregnant unless he found a solution himself.

Otherwise, even after a hundred years, there would be no descendants…