Chapter 74: A Wasted Trip?
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
âAlright, I know you have something on. Iâll go back to my place first. Otherwise, if my daughter comes back, she wonât be able to find me.â
The two of them came to the coast to bid farewell. Nami had already prepared the car to go back. On the other side, Jiang Yueming had also asked Gao Qiang to pick him up.
âHey, butâŠâ
Xu Wenping wanted to say something but hesitated. He was still afraid that Su Yurou would be angry because of Yu Youling. The latter only smiled sweetly and said, âI donât even have a status. Whatâs the point of staying at your house every day? Donât worry⊠After I see my daughter, canât I move in?â
After confirming that Su Yurou was not angry, Xu Wenping scratched his head and said, âIt doesnât matter where I live. Iâm just afraid that youâll be angry with me.â
âGo get busy.â
After watching Su Yurou leave, Xu Wenping got into Gao Qiangâs car and asked softly, âHowâs Yueming?â
Gao Qiang had already started the car. When he heard this, he frowned slightly and smiled bitterly. âChairman, the President has already gone over. The situation seems to be⊠not very optimistic.â
âNot too optimistic?â
Upon hearing this, Xu Wenping, who was a hands-off shopkeeper, was really stunned for a moment. He said, âTell, why arenât you too optimistic?â
Gao Qiang sighed and said, âOur procedures are complete, but the director seems to be deliberately obstructing us. Mr. Jiang was still full of confidence the first time he went in. This is already the second time heâs gone.â
âThe procedures are complete. Why canât we pass?â Xu Wenping frowned.
Gao Qiang chuckled. âCompared to our Imperial Corporationâs experience and strength, there is no other company in the entire Jin Hai City that is more worthy of this piece of land. They also donât have the ability to develop it. But this division chief had a relative⊠He seems to be a nephew or something. Like us, heâs interested in this piece of land.â
âI guess what he means is that Jin Hai Land Bureau will publicly auction this piece of land to his nephew and then let our Imperial Corporation take over. With this kind of expenditure, the value of the land has at least doubled. If that director is a little more stubborn and wants some shares, it will be difficult for us to guarantee our project!â
Xu Wenping only thought for a moment before he understood what was going on.
Black, really black.
But there seemed to be no other way?
Since ancient times, businessmen had never fought with officials. Money was often worthless in the face of power.
The car stopped at the entrance of Jin Hai Land Bureau. Xu Wenping had just gotten out of the car when he saw Jiang Yueming walk out dejectedly.
Seeing Xu Wenping, Jiang Yueming lowered his head even more. He slowly opened his mouth and said with a bitter smile, âIâm sorry, Chairman⊠This time, I might have made you come for nothing.â
âIt wonât work?â
Jiang Yueming lowered his head with a bitter smile. âThis division chief is using a chicken feather as an arrow of command. Heâs simply asking for too much. Asking for 50% of the profits as soon as he opened his mouth, we might as well not do this project!â
Xu Wenping stroked his chin and nodded. âYes⊠I just heard Xiao Gao say that. Okay, donât worry, Iâll settle this matterâŠ!â
Jiang Yueming was slightly stunned. He looked up at Xu Wenping with a strange expression and said, âThat⊠Chairman, youâd better not ruin the moon. If you have to personally run the project, whatâs the point of me, the president?â
âRunning events?â
Xu Wenping was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly and said, âOf course not!â
Xu Wenping took out his phone and called a number. Just as he was about to make the call, he thought for a moment and said, âForget it. This relationship is too important. Wait a few days first. Iâll give you a response then.â
Naturally, it was Li Zhengkang.
This City Lord⊠He couldnât possibly use it with just a phone call, right? Li Zhengkang wouldnât sit idly by for such a small matter, but it would be a waste to call him now.
Just as Xu Wenping was about to get into the car and return home, a four-lap Audi suddenly approached. The four zeroes and one license plate numbers surprised Xu Wenping and Jiang Yueming. The latter even subconsciously stood up straight.
Unexpectedly, the car was about to enter the Jin Hai Land Bureau, but it stopped beside Xu Wenping. The rear window rolled down, and his simple face and short crew cut still carried a dignified aura.
Li Zhengkang pinched his fingers and smiled. âXiao Xu! What a coincidence!â
âHello, Mr. Li!â
Xu Wenping quickly nodded and smiled. âItâs indeed a coincidence, Mr. Li⊠Yueming and I came to the Land Bureau to settle some matters. If you have something important, you should settle it first!â
âHaha⊠Did you get a cold shoulder?â
Li Zhengkang raised his eyebrows and looked at the Jin Hai Land Bureau.
Xu Wenping lowered his head and chuckled.
âDonât be discouraged,â Li Zhengkang said. âThe departmentâs mission is to be fair and open. As long as you go through the legal process, I believe that your hard work will be proportional to your luck.â
âMr. Li is right.â
Xu Wenping nodded lightly. At this moment, Jiang Yueming could no longer hold his ground. Seeing that Li Zhengkang was actually talking to Xu Wenping in a very friendly manner, with a feeling of giving advice to a junior, he immediately took the opportunity to say, âCity Lord LL.This time, itâs not that weâre being unfair and open! Youâve heard of the reputation of our Imperial Corporation, but theyâre asking for too much. IâŠ!â
âShut up!â Xu Wenping turned his head and glared at Jiang Yueming. Although his realm was not bad, he still lost his composure in front of a strong man like Li Zhengkang.
Who knew that Li Zhengkang raised his hand and said, âDonât. Let this little friend speak!â
Since Li Zhengkang had already asked, Xu Wenping naturally couldnât stop him. Jiang Yueming told Li Zhengkang how he had been rejected.
âYohoâŠ!â
âAiya⊠Looks like Iâm still not mature enough!â Li Zhengkang touched his old face and said, âMy fatherâs scolding is still right. In a high position, if you donât keep your eyes open, itâs inevitable that such rat sh*t will mix in!â
Li Zhengkang smiled lightly and said, âItâs better to meet now than to choose a day. Xiao Xu, arrange for someone to hold a social gathering later. Weâll go in and take a walk. We can have a drink after work. But remember, you must be thrifty!â
âIâm not ordering you, but I have to be thrifty. Any dishes that cost more than 100 yuan and wine that cost more than 500 yuan are not allowed to be served. You know what?â
Xu Wenpingâs heart skipped a beat. He knew that Li Zhengkang was trying to get familiar with him, so he hurriedly said, âDonât worry! Uncle Li, although I havenât spoken much to you, I can understand the Old Masterâs noble character and integrity!â
âLetâs drink Erguotou today, okay?â
âYou brat!â Li Zhengkang laughed, expressing his satisfaction.
Li Zhengkang pushed the door open and got out of the car. Then, he hinted to Jiang Yueming and Xu Wenping, âYou guys go in first. Iâll take a look at my Jin Hai Land Bureau from behind.â
âAlright!â Jiang Yueming straightened his back. It was probably the first time in his life that his face was so red and excited.
Li Zhengkang waved his hand to signal, and the four cars backed off a little..
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