Looking at the beautiful tea artist just inches away, Li Chuan admitted he really couldn't take it.
He just couldn't accept it.
He hurriedly waved his hand: "No need, let Boss Han have it."
The beautiful tea artist was stunned, and her expression inevitably turned a bit awkward.
Honestly, rather than serving Han Chen, the beautiful tea artist would much prefer serving soone as dashing as Li Chuan!
"Hahaha, since Mr. Li isn't interested, you can step back for now," Han Chen chuckled, not minding at all, "By the way, Mr. Li, can we discuss the matter now?"
Li Chuan finally snapped back to reality, almost getting sidetracked by Han Chen's actions earlier.
Then, Li Chuan recounted yesterday's events.
"What? There's such a thing!" Han Chen broke into a cold sweat.
He never thought that one of his subordinates would turn traitor and be subverted by the Ni Family!
"The Ni Family bribed my n to crash into yours, just to sow suspicion between us, to the point where Mr. Li might even kill . This move is indeed insidious!" Han Chen's expression turned grim.
Li Chuan: "Boss Han, right now, no one knows how many informants the Ni Family has placed around us, so we must act cautiously in the future."
Han Chen nodded: "I understand!"
Li Chuan: "Alright, thanks for the milk tea, Boss Han. I've got things to handle, so I'll take my leave!"
...
After leaving Han Chen's ho, Li Chuan caught a cab back ho.
No one was probably ho now, and after thinking it over, he decided to visit the Ma Family Martial Arts Hall to see the senior sister.
But just then, Zhao Donglai called.
Zhao Donglai: "Mr. Li, I just received news that the new leader parachuted into the Urban and Rural Planning and Construction Bureau is nad Liu Qingyu, and he's expected to assu office this afternoon."
"From what I know, Liu Qingyu has a daughter, nad Liu Yingying, who is seven years old today but unfortunately has a congenital heart disease. They've sought dical treatnt for many years, incurring substantial dical expenses, which the Ni Family has been funding. Recently, they are preparing for a heart transplant—which will be another huge expense."
Hearing this news, Li Chuan remained calm. The Ni Family went through so much trouble to remove Zhou Jianwei just to place soone from their faction in power?
"Director Zhao, why would the high and mighty Ni Family sponsor Liu Qingyu?" Li Chuan was puzzled, surprised at the Ni Family's tactics.
Zhao Donglai laughed: "The rise of the Ni Family isn't without reason. Over the years, they've opened two kindergartens and two nursing hos. Crucially, these nursing hos house the family mbers of retired officials."
"The kindergartens are also high-end, featuring foreign teachers and many parenting experts, and they offer substantial discounts for children of governnt workers."
"These two forces are formidable—one might erge as a significant figure!"
"For example, Liu Qingyu, who was just a section chief before, is now directly appointed as a director at the Urban and Rural Planning and Construction Bureau. Though his rank hasn't changed, the power he holds is incomparable!"
As he spoke, Zhao Donglai couldn't help but sound worried: "This Liu Qingyu is aligned with the Ni Family, and I can't influence him."
From Zhao Donglai's perspective, he certainly didn't want the Ni Family to win the West City project because if they did, Three-blade Hall, Han Chen, and even the Lan Clan wouldn't be pleased, potentially leading to escalated conflicts and turmoil.
That would then beco his responsibility!
Zhao Donglai's highest priority was the stability of Jiangzhou City.
Li Chuan: "Director Zhao, rest assured, even if the Ni Family wins the West City project, it won't matter, I'll make sure they give it up ekly. Of course, we won't make things difficult for you, Director Zhao."
Hearing this, Zhao Donglai felt at ease.
Li Chuan may be young, but he's clearly smart, and since he's so confident, it shows that he's already got a plan.
After hanging up, Li Chuan thought for a mont and decided not to go to the Ma Family Martial Arts Hall. After all, Ma Yuanzhi must be busy with the production and sales of Cyan Wood Ointnt. To his money-loving senior sister, nothing is more important than making money.
He looked at his phone screen and called Yang Xin'Er.
"Sis, I've got a task for you. Have the brothers from Three-blade Hall send out a ssage online and through various channels."
Yang Xin'Er: "What ssage?"
"The Ni Family, in order to obtain the West City redevelopnt project, used unscrupulous ans to compete, causing the current Urban and Rural Planning and Construction Bureau director's house to explode, seriously injuring him. The newly appointed director has close ties with the Ni Family and has always benefited from them."
"Basically, sothing along those lines. We don't need to spell it out clearly—hinting at things can better stir public opinion."
Yang Xin'Er imdiately understood: "Kid, this plan of yours is good! It's sneaky, but I like it!"
Li Chuan: "Doing this can only ensure that the new Liu Qingyu won't dare exploit his power to privately award the West City project to the Ni Family."
"When the ti cos for bidding, it's going to be about real cash. Whoever offers more gets it."
Yang Xin'Er couldn't laugh anymore: "Competing with the Ni Family in financial power? Even Han Chen and I combined wouldn't stand a chance! Seems like we need to find a way to make more money!"
Li Chuan: "Exactly, so gather as much as you can."
Yang Xin'Er: "Alright, I got it."
...
3 PM in the afternoon.
Jiangzhou City, Urban and Rural Planning and Construction Bureau.
A black Audi A6 slowly drove into the courtyard of the bureau. As soon as the car stopped, the driver got out first and respectfully opened the back door.
Liu Qingyu tidied his clothes and stepped out confidently.
But soon, his smile faded.
Originally, as the new official, the bureau's civil servants should have welcod him!
But now, standing before him were only two solitary young n.
Even though the two young n looked at him with eager and enthusiastic eyes,
it was nothing like what he imagined!
Liu Qingyu was quite puzzled. He looked at the two youths: "Is this the Urban and Rural Planning and Construction Bureau? Is there no one here?"
"Director Liu," one of the youths hurried forward, respectfully saying, "Hello, Director Liu, my na is Ma Chao, I'm a staff mber at the Urban and Rural Planning and Construction Bureau. Elder Dong asked to wait here for you."
Only then did Liu Qingyu realize that these two staff mbers were his own.
But he imdiately beca unhappy: "What's going on? Today is my first day, where have all the people gone? Are they trying to embarrass , the director?"
Seeing Liu Qingyu getting a bit angry, Ma Chao quickly explained: "Director Liu, it's not like that. Before you arrived, for reasons unknown, there were rumors about your very close relationship with the Ni Family, causing everyone in the bureau to be cautious and not dare to co out."
"Hmm? How did such rumors start?" Liu Qingyu's expression changed. If this were true, his position as director would be hard to maintain.
The previous director's house had a gas explosion, with rumors outside saying it was the Ni Family's doing. Then, soone with close ties to the Ni Family parachuted into the Urban and Rural Planning and Construction Bureau. It was hard to believe there was no conspiracy involved.
Since the Ni Family's goal was clear to everyone now, which was to secure the West City demolition project and the Nine-Headed Mountain resort project!
His relationship with the Ni Family being exposed would undoubtedly cause dissatisfaction!
Liu Qingyu's expression shifted. Finally, he took a deep breath: "Let's go to the office first."
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