nycdaug Chapter 172 KTV
Chapter 172 KTV
Li Mu continued to supply the municipal canteen with his goods, and the prices were fair and the quality was excellent, which was well received by everyone.
His and Dazhuang's business grew bigger and bigger, and they gradually became famous in the surrounding areas.
As for Chef Sun, he was sentenced to prison for crimes including embezzlement, bribery, and colluding with thieves to steal goods from the canteen.
His brother-in-law was also sentenced for his involvement in the theft.
The two were imprisoned, becoming the subject of much gossip and jokes.
When the people of Lijia Village heard that Li Mu had sent Chef Sun to prison, they all clapped and cheered.
The surrounding villages were envious that Li Mu could get out of the detention center safely and even send the wicked Chef Sun to prison. They were all very envious and came to him one after another, wanting to cooperate with him.
Li Mu didn't hold back and openly discussed cooperation with them. As long as the quality was up to standard and the price was fair, he was willing to cooperate.
Li Mu's business flourished even more, with a steady stream of orders arriving every day.
He and his brothers were busy as bees, delivering and unloading goods from dawn till dusk every day. Although it was hard work, they were filled with a sense of accomplishment.
As his business flourished, those who once looked down on him now looked at him with new respect.
The rice grew exceptionally well in the first year, with lush green paddy fields stretching as far as the eye could see. Most of the rice was delivered to the municipal canteen, with the Lakeside Hotel and Black Wind Village Hotel vying for the supply.
Li Mu has now become a well-known supplier in the surrounding area, and several large hotels in the city are vying to cooperate with him.
His vegetables are fresh and reasonably priced, making them popular with restaurants.
Li Qianjin's new house is finished. It's a spacious and bright three-story building, and the decoration is quite impressive. Everyone in the village praises Li Qianjin for being lucky and his younger brother for being capable, able to help him get rich.
The eldest sister-in-law, Zeng Xiangnan, was all smiles, praising Li Mu to everyone she met for being successful and able to help the family.
Li Mu plans to choose another location after the New Year to build another warehouse and expand his business further. He is now confident and capable of making his business bigger and better.
Moreover, he was thinking that once his business stabilized, he would bring his parents to live in the city so they could enjoy a comfortable life.
Jiang Xuefen disagreed.
“Your father and I have lived in the village our whole lives, and we’d never be comfortable living in the city. We still have land in the village! Who would farm it if we went to the city? Besides, the air is better in the village, and we know all the neighbors. If we went to the city, we wouldn’t even have anyone to talk to.”
Upon hearing this, Li Mu immediately understood his mother's concerns.
He thought for a moment and said, "Mom, how about this? I'll buy a house in the city, and you can live in the village most of the time. When you want to go to the city, you can stay there for a few days. What do you think?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Xuefen thought it was a good idea and nodded: "Okay, that's a good idea."
Li Mu was overjoyed to see that his mother had agreed.
In the blink of an eye, it’s the end of the year.
Li Mu was busy settling accounts, paying his employees, and preparing for the New Year. He got off to a good start in the first year, and the villagers and business partners all came to congratulate him.
Li Mu gave Lao Wang and Lao Zhang double their wages to thank them for their hard work throughout the year. Lao Wang and Lao Zhang, holding the thick red envelopes, beamed with joy and praised Li Mu as a generous and kind boss.
Li Mu then delivered New Year's goods to the villagers door-to-door, including rice, flour, and cooking oil.
These were all rare and valuable items. The villagers, carrying their New Year's goods, praised Li Mu for being successful and not forgetting his roots.
On New Year's Eve, Li Mu's family had a reunion dinner in their new house.
At the dinner table, Li Mu raised his glass to his parents, elder brother, and sister-in-law: "Dad, Mom, elder brother, sister-in-law, this year, thanks to your support and help, my business has been able to do so well. This glass is for you!"
Father Li Guozhang picked up his wine glass and downed it in one gulp, his eyes reddening.
"Muzi, I was worried you wouldn't be good at business, but now it seems I was mistaken. You're smart and have guts, and I believe your business will definitely grow bigger and bigger!"
Mother Jiang Xuefen also said, "Yes, Muzi, you've worked hard this year. Come, let me toast you!"
Li Mu quickly picked up his wine glass and clinked it with his mother's: "Mom, don't say that, this is what I should do."
Li Qianjin, the eldest brother, also said, "Muzi, I also want to thank you. Not only did you make a fortune yourself, but you also helped me make a fortune. I used to worry that you would look down on me after you started doing business. Now it seems that I was overthinking it."
Sister-in-law Zeng Xiangnan also said, "Yes, Muzi, I also want to thank you. You have given us such a good life, we don't know how to repay you."
Li Mu smiled and said, "Brother and sister-in-law, please don't say that. We're family, we should help each other. Besides, my business is growing now, and I need your help too. After the New Year, I plan to build another warehouse, and I'll need your help then."
Upon hearing this, the elder brother and sister-in-law immediately perked up: "Okay, Mu Zi, whatever you say, we'll do!"
The family chatted and laughed as they enjoyed a lively reunion dinner.
After dinner, Tian Xiaohu and Li Jianjun came to find him.
"Brother Mu! Let's go! Let's go to the city to have some fun!"
Li Mu grumbled as he put on a military overcoat: "Are you crazy?! You want to go to the city to play in this snow? You can't even see the road! Besides, it's the New Year, the city is crowded with people, what's so fun about that?"
Tian Xiaohu scratched his head: "Then... what are we going to do?"
Li Jianjun clapped his hands: "A new karaoke place just opened in the city! What's that place called? Something like K..."
"Let's go to karaoke. You both want to go?"
Li Jianjun put his arm around Li Mu's arm and said, "Go on, I've already invited all my old classmates. They're all thinking of getting together. It's the New Year, let's relax and have some fun!"
Li Mu thought about it and agreed. It was the New Year, and he should relax. He told Jiang Xuefen, put on his coat, and went out with Tian Xiaohu and Li Jianjun.
Driving into the city, I saw a newly opened KTV in the most bustling part of the city center, with flashing neon lights and a lot of cars parked in front.
They found a parking space, parked their car, and then headed towards the KTV.
As soon as you enter, a uniformed waiter greets you: "Welcome! How many of you are here? Do you have a reservation?"
Li Mu shook his head: "No, this is our first time here."
The waiter looked troubled: "Well... we're so busy this New Year, all the private rooms are fully booked. Would you like to find another place, or perhaps wait a little while?"
Li Mu frowned, exchanged a glance with Tian Xiaohu and Li Jianjun, and they were all somewhat disappointed.
Just then, a familiar voice rang out: "Hey, isn't this Li Mu? What are you doing here?"
Li Mu turned his head and was immediately stunned.
He saw a woman dressed in gorgeous clothes and heavily made up standing not far away, looking at him with a surprised expression.
This woman was Zhang Wei, his high school sweetheart.