Yang Qingyuan didn’t see it that way, and his emotions rose: "At your age, why are you causing such a fuss? The land belongs to the Infectious Disease Hospital; they can build whatever they want. There’s a big graveyard they built to the north, why didn’t you raise a fuss there? It’s nothing but bullying the weak and fearing the strong."
Yangjianguo took off his slipper and wanted to hit him, but Xu Chunliang stopped him: "Uncle Yang, we’re all family; let’s talk it out. I’ll head off now, just pretend I didn’t say anything about the construction site’s cafeteria issue."
Yangjianguo was well aware that today’s matter was all stirred up by Xu Chunliang. If this guy were his own grandson, he’d surely hit him. He didn’t give Xu Chunliang a friendly face: "I won’t see you off!"
He didn’t see him off, but there was someone who did. Yang Qingyuan couldn’t let this cooked duck fly away, so he took the risk of getting a few slaps from his father and caught up to Xu Chunliang: "Director Xu, please wait."
Xu Chunliang knew he would follow, so he stopped and asked, "What’s the matter?"
Yang Qingyuan asked, "Director Xu, is the matter with the construction site’s cafeteria true?"
Xu Chunliang smiled and said, "Of course, it is true, but since Uncle Yang disagrees, let’s just pretend I never mentioned it."
"Don’t say that, his agreement doesn’t affect me contracting the cafeteria; are you the one in charge here?"
Xu Chunliang replied, "I’m the director of the new hospital’s preparatory office, so you tell me, am I not in charge?"
Yang Qingyuan said, "If I can convince him not to make trouble, can we sign the contract?"
Xu Chunliang responded, "If you can convince him, I’ll let you run the construction site’s cafeteria, but forget it; don’t let something so trivial impact your father-son relationship."
What Xu Chunliang considered trivial was a big deal to Yang Qingyuan. After returning home, he immediately had a showdown with his father, insisting on contracting the construction site’s cafeteria. If his father opposed, he would sever their father-son relationship.
Yangjianguo was furious; before anything happened, there was already a fire in their backyard. How could Xu Changshan, such an honest man, have such a scheming grandson? It was as if their Yang family was being torn apart from within.
Yangjianguo had the courage to fight the Infectious Disease Hospital to the end, but he couldn’t bear to break his relationship with his son. In fact, seeing his son like this also made his heart ache. Yangjianguo turned in bed restlessly all night, contemplating repeatedly before finally deciding to compromise.
Yang Qingyuan immediately shared this news with Xu Chunliang. All of this was within Xu Chunliang’s expectations. Fearful that delays might bring complications, Xu Chunliang had Yang Qingyuan come to the hospital that very day to sign the construction site’s cafeteria contract.
Before the main forces move, logistics must be secured. A construction site’s cafeteria contract getting signed even before the site work begins is a rarity nationwide.
For the contract, Yang Qingyuan securing it meant Yangjianguo didn’t dare step out of his house for half a month. He was the one who led the protest initially, and now his son had contracted the construction site’s cafeteria. No one was a fool; everyone could see how they had been used by Yangjianguo to gain personal benefit, although he didn’t think of it this way at first, the reality was his family gained the advantage.
With the instigator Yangjianguo compromising, the rest lost their anchor, and the group protesting the construction of the Infectious Disease Hospital disbanded completely. Once people’s hearts scatter, it’s very hard to bring them together again.
Ding Si’s Dingli Construction won the bid for the preliminary site construction contract, thanks to the previous contractor being scared off by a conflict in the Worker Village, finding it not worth taking on the risk of being beaten just for a little bit of money.
An advantage of swapping land plots with the Civil Affairs Bureau was giving up a few graves, meaning the future task of leveling the graves was up to the Civil Affairs Bureau and the local people to sort out.
Ding Si dispatched an engineering team to level the ground, build the walls, lay pipelines, and renovate roads all in one go.
Upon completion of the land enclosure, the leadership of the Infectious Disease Hospital came for an inspection.
Yan Huaiyi, looking at the leveled ground ahead, couldn’t contain his excitement and repeatedly expressed his approval.
Secretary Sun Weimin watched Yan Huaiyi and Pan Junfeng’s cordial conversation with some discomfort. Regarding the new hospital’s construction, the two clearly reached a consensus, their relationship growing more harmonious and friendly.
Chief Accountant Lin Mingming widened his eyes in amazement: "I can’t believe this piece of land is so big!"
Pan Junfeng smiled and said, "After the swap, our land increased by eight acres, and if our parking lot isn’t enough in the future, we can share the public parking at the scenic area." No one lost out in this land swap, but the Infectious Disease Hospital clearly benefited more, mostly thanks to Xu Chunliang.
Sun Weimin remarked meaningfully, "The bigger the setup, the bigger the investment. For such a large piece of land, the funds from above are likely not enough."
Yan Huaiyi said, "Sun... Sun... Secretary Sun, do you have a way?"
Sun Weimin had no way; he shook his head.
Yan Huaiyi said, "Everyone, let’s think... think of a way... The funds from above for building the infectious... disease... zone should be nearly enough. Let’s concentrate our efforts on completing the first phase."
Even though Xu Chunliang convinced Yan Huaiyi to make grand plans at the Infectious Disease Hospital, the reality meant he couldn’t take steps too big. Completing the infectious disease zone during his term would be considered an achievement; as for the comprehensive ward building, it should be left for the second phase as the investment is simply too large.
The leaders pointed and planned on site, sketching visions of the future, envisioning the new hospital already built.
Far away, Xu Chunliang was discussing matters with Ding Si and, upon seeing the leaders arriving, he approached them proactively.
Yan Huaiyi beamed with a smile: "Our great... great... great hero has arrived!"
Even Sun Weimin had no objections on this point; he had to admit that this kid was indeed outstanding. Things others couldn’t accomplish, he solved with ease. Not only did he secure the land, but he also managed to appease the local people’s hostility in passing.
Xu Chunliang said, "It’s almost noon. Would the leaders like to try the food at the construction site’s cafeteria?"
Yan Huaiyi smiled and said, "No need to trouble ourselves, we’re just looking... looking and then heading back." They weren’t very interested in dining with the migrant workers.
Xu Chunliang said, "This plot of land doesn’t have any issues now. We can initiate the project bidding anytime."
Yan Huaiyi nodded, turned to Sun Weimin, and said, "The cadres trained by Secretary Sun are... just excellent." On the surface, he was giving Sun Weimin face in front of everyone, but in fact, everyone knew Xu Chunliang was actually his man.
Sun Weimin sensed that Yan Huaiyi was being sarcastic. Deep down, he didn’t want to hand over the Youth League to Xu Chunliang, but he couldn’t disregard Pan Junfeng’s influence. Seeing the recent cooperation between Yan Huaiyi and Pan Junfeng, Sun Weimin felt a bit uneasy. Indeed, there are no permanent enemies, only permanent interests.
Sun Weimin also wasn’t interested in staying any longer. Yan Huaiyi had gathered the leadership today just to show off his achievements. The rapid progress owed credits to Xu Chunliang, Pan Junfeng, and Yan Huaiyi, but not at all to himself.
Just as Sun Weimin suggested heading back early, a black Mercedes-Benz G-Class appeared at the construction site gate.
Zhou Meng, just appointed head of site security, went over. He knew that this car was expensive, and the person inside must be wealthy or of high status.
The car window rolled down, and the lady driver said, "Please raise the barrier for me, I’m here to see Xu Chunliang."
Zhou Meng thought to himself, this girl is beautiful, could she be Director Xu’s girlfriend? Not yet used to the walkie-talkie, he shouted loudly, "Director Xu, someone’s here for you!"
Xu Chunliang had actually already noticed the car. He had seen Mo Han drive it before, so it must be her. This girl sure got the inside scoop quickly. Xu Chunliang made a gesture to let her through.
Zhou Meng got someone to raise the barrier, and Mo Han drove in, the black G-Class stirring up a cloud of dust on the newly leveled ground, as if a sandstorm had hit, leaving the leaders from the Infectious Disease Hospital scrambling for cover.
One by one, they reached for masks from inside their white coats, as hospital staff—especially at an infectious disease facility—were in the habit of always carrying masks.
Pan Junfeng couldn’t help but frown. Who is this? How can someone drive like that?
Deputy Dean Tan Yue was displeased, pointing at the car and saying, "How are you driving? Stop the car!"
Mo Han completely ignored her, circled around, and only stopped the car next to Xu Chunliang.
Xu Chunliang guessed Mo Han did it on purpose.
A group of people, including him, ended up with dirt-streaked faces from the dust stirred up by the car, especially the female deans, whose carefully done makeup was completely ruined.
Mo Han didn’t get out immediately; she waited for the dust to settle.
Xu Chunliang braved the dust to the car, tapping on the window, "Get out!"
Mo Han pushed open the door and got out. Xu Chunliang said in a low voice, "That was too much; they’re all my bosses, give me some face."
Mo Han smiled wryly, "You do care about face, huh."
All the leaders brightened up at Mo Han’s appearance. Yan Huaiyi had met her on Weishan Island before, and in his mind, Mo Han was Xu Chunliang’s girlfriend. He stammered, "Mo... Mo... Mi... Miss Mo."
Secretary Sun Weimin thought to himself, look how flustered you are, stammering just at the sight of a pretty woman.
Actually, Yan Huaiyi normally talks like this, even more so when addressing Sun Weimin.
Mo Han smiled and said, "Hello, Dean Yan, long time no see. You’re looking quite well."
Yan Huaiyi said, "Mutual feelings!"
Mo Han said, "Dear leaders, let me introduce myself. I’m Mo Han, responsible for investments at Equatorial Capital, and also a good friend of Xu Chunliang. I’m here today at his invitation to discuss investments."
The renowned name of Equatorial Capital was familiar to these leaders. Hearing that Mo Han was here for investment discussions, most of their grievances eased immediately. Truthfully, from the moment they saw Mo Han step out of the car, they had already forgiven her in their hearts. She was too beautiful, and men are always forgiving toward beautiful women.
Mo Han handed out her business card one by one.
Pan Junfeng took a look, confirming it was Equatorial Capital, and felt overjoyed. Xu Chunliang’s efficiency was impressive; he had already brought investors over.
Xu Chunliang watched coldly. He hadn’t invited Mo Han to invest; she likely had been keeping an eye on him. Whether the investment was real or not, this excuse was good enough.
Yan Huaiyi said, "We have matters to attend to, need to... head back first... Xiaoxu... you... you take care of Miss Mo..."
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