The old village secretary was very supportive of Zhao Yuan's plan to rent the mountain for a medicinal herb plantation. He immediately called a village committee meeting, where everyone else proved just as supportive. They quickly handled the paperwork and signed the mountain lease agreement with Zhao Yuan.
After it was all settled, Zhao Shiquan extended a cheerful invitation, "Everyone, come to my place for drinks at noon!"
The old village secretary took the cigarette Zhao Shiquan offered him and said, "Absolutely! You've raised a fine son. He's become successful, but he hasn't forgotten to help our village prosper along with him. He's a truly good kid!"
The other members of the village committee also chimed in with praise, making Zhao Yuan blush with embarrassment.
After settling the mountain lease, Zhao Shiquan led Zhao Yuan to the village's dilapidated temple.
