Chapter 55: Beating

  "Mayor Zhang, in my opinion, there are indeed some problems with the planning and construction of your city, Hengchuan. The architectural plan is chaotic, lacking a unified design, resulting in the entire city looking disorganized."

  Hehe, he smiled and shook his head slowly. "However, I personally don't really understand the things about urban planning and construction. Of course, if there's a place where my skills can be used, please just give me orders, I'm willing to do my best for the sake of my hometown folks."

  His voice paused, "By the way, my company is officially established today, but now I'm the only one left. Please recommend a few talents to me, Mayor Zhang. Those who know me well know that I, Xu Yi, have never been stingy with my own people!"

  "Alright, alright, let's not talk about work at home, eat, eat."

  Mei Fang put down the soup bowl and invited everyone to eat.

  "Okay, let's eat, let's eat."

  Zhang Wei smiled and stood up, it's easy to talk to smart people, as long as the meaning is conveyed, after understanding each other's intentions, the next thing will be much easier to handle. Not to mention that this kid Xu Yi is really interesting, very understanding of things, completely unlike the legendary style of the capital city.

  After dinner, the three of them had a few more cups of tea and chatted for a while before Zhang Lei bid farewell and left. Of course, when he was leaving, he didn't forget to make an appointment with Xu Yi to have a good drink together again sometime.

  "Xu Yi, do you know why Jiang Weifeng was in such a hurry to call you to Qixi?"

  After sending Zhang Wei away, Mei Kaisan spoke more casually and without any reservations. He hasn't even taken office yet, but he already has a resistant attitude towards Jiang Weifeng.

  If things go on like this, how can the county party committee's work be carried out? Xu Yi furrowed his brow. Mei Kaisan wouldn't really take him as a son-in-law, would he? This is not a good sign at all. He must be properly warned, otherwise if Mei Kaisan and Jiang Weifeng sing opposing tunes and make Qi Xi a mess, the consequences will be severe.

  "Uncle Mei, Jiang Weifeng is keeping his promise. Don't think too much about it. After you take office, first get a clear understanding of the situation in Qixi County before considering anything else. Even if you have extraordinary abilities, wait until you understand the situation before doing anything."

  Xu furrowed his brow, "Jiang Weifeng is still a capable person, but he was suppressed by the joint efforts of Guan Jian and Lu Weiqun. Guan Jian has been operating in the Qi Xi government for decades, so it's not easy to deal with him. If I hadn't coincidentally run into him this time, he would have definitely been able to retire safely."

  "Now the Hedong Municipal Committee is transferring Lu Weiqun away and transferring you over, can't you understand the meaning behind this? It's to support Jiang Weifeng's work, it's to believe that Jiang Weifeng can build Qixi well!"

  "Uncle Mei, do you think I'd be foolish enough to go against the tune of the Hegang Municipal Committee?"

  Plum Blossom Hill's mouth was agape in astonishment, for he had not expected Prince Yu to be so well-versed in the intricacies of the matter. Of course, he understood Jiang Weifeng's intentions even better. Today's conversation was merely a probe into Prince Yu's bottom line; once a conflict arose between him and Jiang Weifeng, whose side would Prince Yu take?

  Although he pretended to be his future father-in-law outside, and his words and deeds also gave people this feeling, in fact, he was clear in his heart that his daughter had not had a very close relationship with Xu Yi, but now there were places that could be used, if they were not utilized, it would really be foolish.

  As long as he made good use of it, his official position was secure, and if he wasn't Xu Yi's father-in-law, what could he do? By the time those people realized this, Mei Kaisan had already stood firm in the official circle of Qixi.

  "Understood, understood."

  Mei Kai Shan smiled and said, "I'm just reminding you that Jiang Weifeng is a cunning person, you should be careful around him, it's good to keep an eye on things in your heart."

  "Uncle Mei, I understand your kindness, don't worry, I'll be careful."

  Xu smiled and patted Mei Kaisan's shoulder, "I'm a bit tired, I'll go take a bath and rest. You should also get some rest early, tomorrow I'll still need to trouble you to send me to Qi Xi, after all, this Hengchuan can only trust you."

  "Go take a bath and rest."

  Plum blossoms open on the mountain, hehe smiled, Xu Yi's last words made his heart suddenly much lighter.

  Xu Yixi came out of the bath, lay on the bed smoking, looking at the wall covered with posters of various stars, but they were all some years old. It seemed that Mei Shufen was a fan of stars when she was young.

  He took a puff of smoke, and carefully combed through the conversation with Zhang Wei tonight. Suddenly, he realized the benefits of setting up the headquarters of Hengda Real Estate Company in Hengchuan City: going up can intervene in the real estate market of the provincial city, and going down can cover the property market and municipal engineering within the jurisdiction of Hengchuan City.

  The company's projects are not lacking now, and with the establishment of the company's framework, at least there should be people in charge of designing the house layout, decoration style, engineering budget, financial management, etc., as for sales, it is not urgent yet.

  If the goal is just to make a profit in Qixi County and leave, then the best option for Xu Yi would be to directly transfer the project to someone else. There must be people willing to take over the Binjiang Community project, and with such a large community, even a simple transfer could earn tens of millions.

  Ke Xuyi's goal was not just to make money, but to take the opportunity to lay the foundation for Hengda Company, establish itself in Jiangnan and look at the whole country, and when its strength is sufficient, it will march north.

  The ultimate goal is to build a large conglomerate spanning multiple industries.

  After finishing a cigarette, Xu Yi threw away these thoughts and sat cross-legged on the bed, starting to circulate his Qi for a big cycle. This habit had already been ingrained in his bones.

  The next morning, Xu woke up early, but he didn't practice boxing in the room. After all, it was someone else's home, and making a loud noise there wasn't good either.

  After having breakfast, Mei Fang went to the shop to take a look. Mei Kai Shan went to the unit to show his face, then hurried back home, loaded Xu Yi and rushed to Qixi County.

  The distance from Qixi to Hengchuan is only about 70 or 80 kilometers. When the car had gone halfway, Xu Yi's mobile phone rang. He took it out and answered immediately. A slightly excited voice came from the receiver, "Hello, is this Xu Yi?"

  "Hello, it's me. May I ask who you are?"

  Xu Yiyi was stunned and listened to the voice which seemed somewhat familiar.

  "Xu Yi, it's your Auntie Li Yu, are you free to talk now?"

  "Auntie, it's you. Hello, what's up? Just say it." Xu smiled and said, "It's more convenient to talk here."

  "Xu Yi, it's like this, Auntie is looking for Ruoxue and wants your phone number."

  On the other end of the phone, Li Yuxin's emotions gradually calmed down. "What you said last time has come true. The quota for going to the grassroots level has fallen on Yuexi's father's head. He is now in a dilemma, wanting to go but not wanting to go. I want to hear your opinion."

  "And also, this time going down to the grassroots level, will it have a good or bad influence on him?"

  Xu Yi didn't speak, took out a cigarette and lit it, taking a puff. This matter couldn't be taken lightly, after all, it concerned Li Yuanqiang's future prospects. He thought carefully about the recent photos he had seen of Li Yuanqiang, as well as the facial features of Li Ruoxi and her mother, and concluded that this opportunity should be a crucial step in Li Yuanqiang's official career.

  The microphone transmitted a rapid breathing sound, apparently Li Yu was also very nervous, but did not urge Xu Yi to give an answer.

  "Ah, Auntie, this opportunity for Old Man Li is a very good one. Of course, he himself must also be able to seize the chance and successfully stand firm at the grassroots level. It will only bring benefits to his future."

  The person on the other end of the phone let out a long sigh.

  "Alright, Xi Yi, I understand, thank you, come over for dinner when you get back to Beijing."

  "Later, when I get back to Beijing, I'll definitely go to Auntie's house for a free meal."

  Xu Yi hung up the phone with a smile, after several interactions, Li Yujia's family seemed not to be so arrogant, of course, it was also possible that she had dealt with them too many times.

  He stuffed the cigarette into his mouth and took a puff, then casually put his phone in his pocket. Suddenly, an idea flashed through his mind - he had just forgotten to ask which grassroots unit Li Yuanqiang was assigned to.

  As the Deputy Minister of Public Security, Li Yuanqiang's demotion to a grassroots position is at least that of a Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee member and Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission. Such an adjustment would be considered a major event for a provincial party committee, and some rumors are likely to emerge.

  From Li Yu's attitude of surprise, it can be seen that this position should not have been Li Yuanqiang's originally. It is very likely that there was a fierce struggle between other factions, and in the end, the big bosses just gave up on this position to Li Yuanqiang, which is also a good way to solve the problem.

  Mr. Li's political status is unquestionable, and this son was given to Li Yuanqiang, so others naturally have nothing to say. For Li Yuanqiang, leaving the capital city allows him to make a name for himself without worrying about living in Mr. Li's shadow, and his idea of proving his ability by achieving something can be put into practice.

  Mei Kaisan was shocked to hear this, and subconsciously glanced at Xu Yi sitting in the passenger seat. As a member of the provincial party committee, he would actually listen to the opinions of this young man Xu Yi. He had heard his daughter mention that Xu Yi had studied Taoism abroad for 20 years and was well-versed in various Taoist techniques. Could it be true that he was really so powerful?

  Xu took a puff of his cigarette and smiled, "The Deputy Minister of Public Security, Li Yuanqiang, has probably been demoted to a lower level, I don't know which province he'll be serving as the Secretary of the Politics and Law Committee. My relationship with his family is quite good."

  It's not just that it's okay, but such a big thing has to be discussed with you, this is what trust is like. Mei Kaisan secretly sighed and suddenly thought of something, "Right, Xu Yi, have you decided which construction company will take over the Binjiang Community project?"

  "Not yet, the company's framework has not been set up. After signing the contract with Qixi County Government, I need to recruit a few more people and first set up the company."

  Xu shook his head and said, "As for the construction company's affairs, let's talk about it later."

  "I actually have a suggestion, if you want to build a big company, why not acquire Shi Yi Jian Company instead? After all, a large real estate company must have its own construction team to be at ease."

  Mei Kai Shan turned the steering wheel and proposed a suggestion that made him excited.

  Xu Yi was taken aback by his words and couldn't help but feel a little moved in her heart.