330: Chapter 331 Let’s Invest!
(Two more) 330: Chapter 331 Let’s Invest!
(Two more) An official vehicle slowly made its way in.
All eyes turned to the approaching car, and everyone frowned involuntarily.
Only Director Li’s deanor transford starkly upon seeing the vehicle.
Because arriving was none other than the mayor’s official car of Jianghai City.
The others had seen it on TV before and knew this person was the mayor.
But what was the mayor doing here?
Those who knew that the mayor had once gone to pick up Tang Zhong understood what his visit signified.
After all, a city’s mayor is usually swamped with public duties; why would he specifically co here?
Speculations abounded as to why the mayor might have co.
Only a few were aware of the mayor’s airport reception for Tang Zhong; the rest, witnessing the mayor’s arrival now, mistakenly thought he was there to root for Ye Ping’an’s group.
At that mont, as the car ca to a halt, the white-haired mayor, accompanied by his secretary, made his way in, step by step.
The mayor’s surna was Wu.
“Mayor Wu, please, slow down!”
Unable to contain himself, Director Li imdiately went up to greet him, acutely aware of the vast chasm that lay between a mayor and a departnt head, insurmountable as a vast gulf.
And as for Tang Zhong’s tale, Director Li was oblivious; he had been at a conference in Xuanjing City just days before!
“Mayor Wu, what brings you here?” Director Li stepped forward to ask.
Mayor Wu was fully aware of what Director Li had done, attempting to apprehend Tang Zhong, the hero and idol of Jianghai City.
Such audacity Director Li had.
Without so much as a glance at Director Li, Mayor Wu instead walked directly past him toward Tang Zhong.
Director Li’s face turned sour instantly, and so did Ye Ping’an’s group, all clueless as to the mayor’s intentions.
All they saw was Mayor Wu looking forward until his gaze settled on Tang Zhong, and then, wearing a smile, he said, “The great hero of Jianghai City, I’ve finally t you!”
“Great Hero!”
Incredulous stares followed as the mayor of Jianghai City slowly extended his hand, “May I shake your hand, please?”
A deathly silence ensued.
All eyes were on the ordinary-looking young man, then back to the mayor, their smiles frozen in shock as if witnessing the unbelievable.
The esteed mayor of a city, asking for permission to shake soone’s hand.
There were many who longed for even a slight connection with the mayor, yet here he was, practically entreating soone else.
Had they not seen it with their own eyes, they would never have believed it to be true.
Feng Xiaoxiao, aware of the mayor’s previous airport rendezvous with Tang Zhong, thought that the mayor was rely posturing, but now realized that the mayor genuinely wanted to et Tang Zhong.
The people of Shallow Bay, for whom even a departnt head seed unapproachably high, were now faced with a mayor who appeared to be on excellent terms with young Tang.
Who exactly was this Tang Zhong?
Both Director Li and Ye Ping’an were wide-eyed, unable to believe what was unfolding before them.
What sort of identity could soone possess to be so esteed by the mayor?
Both Ye Ping’an and Director Li felt they might have misjudged the situation.
Yet when they looked at Tang Zhong’s worn clothes and his youthful age, their astonishnt faded sowhat.
Perhaps, after all, the mayor’s recent actions were nothing but a sham.
Still, they couldn’t fathom what the young man had done to earn such attention from Mayor Wu.
Those who knew what Tang Zhong had done, now ca forward, ready to enlighten Director Li and Ye Ping’an about his past deeds, like helping migrant workers claim their pay and the mall hostage incident, shedding light on the situation for both of them.
However, they grew even more convinced that Mayor Wu’s performance was a re spectacle.
Director Li said, “Mr.
Ye, I can no longer be the one to step forward, so it’s up to you now.
Rest assured, you can justify your actions by the goal of creating a better Jianghai.
Mayor Wu won’t be able to stop this.
This area falls within the LC district, and no matter how powerful Mayor Wu is as a politician, you are a businessman.
You bring him political achievents, and he will surely know how to assess the situation.
Plus, the official docunt for the demolition has already been issued; he can’t block it.”
Ye Ping’an heard these words and smiled, nodding his head.
The redevelopnt had escalated to a point he had never anticipated, attracting the mayor’s attention.
But upon hearing Section Chief Li’s remark, he instantly knew what to do.
Because he had money, he could carry out the demolition here.
Even the mayor could not stop it.
At that mont, upon hearing Mayor Wu’s words, Tang Zhong nodded and said, “Mm!”
“That’s great!” Mayor Wu extended his hand and firmly shook hands with Tang Zhong.
At this instant, the residents of Shallow Bay, witnessing this scene, all realized that Mayor Wu was here to help them.
They imdiately stepped forward and said, “Mayor…”
“Mayor, we are suffering from illegal violent demolition!”
When Mayor Wu heard this, he quickly said, “Folks, don’t worry, I’m already aware of the situation.
Rest assured, the demolition will definitely be fair, and I’m here to stand up for everyone!”
“Thank you so much, Mayor Wu!”
“Mayor Wu, your great kindness and grace, we will never forget!”
The people of Shallow Bay looked at Mayor Wu with gratitude in their eyes.
However, they knew that the Mayor’s visit today was also because of little Tang.
Watching little Tang, they felt even more grateful.
At this mont, everyone’s view of Tang Zhong changed.
They hadn’t expected Tang Zhong to actually know Mayor Wu, which made things a lot easier.
With Tang Zhong in Shallow Bay, it was as if they had amassed a lifeti’s worth of luck.
But at this ti, Ye Ping’an stepped forward and addressed Mayor Wu, “Mayor Wu, I’m Ye Ping’an from Xuanjing City, and I’ve co here for the trendous developnt of Jianghai City.
Section Chief Li invited to develop industry in Jianghai.
I’ve already bought this piece of land for demolition.
May I ask what is the purpose of your visit this ti?”
Mayor Wu turned around upon hearing Ye Ping’an’s question, “This place cannot be demolished?”
After all, this is the hotown of a great hero; its demolition would make a laughing stock.
But before Mayor Wu could finish,
A smile suddenly appeared on Ye Ping’an’s face, “Why can’t it be demolished?
I am a businessman from Xuanjing City.
I’m here to invest in Jianghai, using my own money, my own people.
I’ve obtained the property rights to this land.
Do you know how much money I spent?
Three hundred million.
If you won’t let demolish, then please return my three hundred million.
No…
it’s not just three hundred million; I rember the contract stated I’m due for three tis the compensation, which would be nine hundred million.”
Upon hearing this, the whole place was shocked.
The residents of the Shallow Bay community, one more resentful than the other, bought this land for three hundred million, but those who got demolished received such lousy terms.
It was infuriating.
Lawyer Chang Linjiang, hearing these words, also felt that the situation was becoming troubleso.
After all, that was three hundred million.
Mayor Wu’s expression shifted slightly; the property rights to this land had already been granted to this man.
If they truly had to take it back, they would owe this man nine hundred million, which would be a huge financial loss for Jianghai.
Everything started to beco difficult once again.
Ye Ping’an, with a smile, watched Mayor Wu and said, “Of course, none of these are important.
What’s important is that I am from Xuanjing City.
Once you refund my money, I’ll definitely go back to Xuanjing City and recount everything about Jianghai.
Although not a particularly famous figure in the business world, I know so people.
I believe that many who considered investing in Jianghai will abandon their plans!”
His words were a clear coercion; Ye Ping’an was telling Mayor Wu that he was determined to demolish.
If not allowed, they would both lose.
After all, whether Ye Ping’an ca to Jianghai or not made no difference; he could just as well return to Jiangbei or Jiangnan.
But for Mayor Wu and his administration, lack of investnt would be a disaster.
Section Chief Li secretly smiled to himself; if Ye Ping’an’s words ca true, Mayor Wu’s position would likely soon be vacant, and his aspiration for the mayor’s seat would be within reach.
Just as everyone started to realize the gravity of the issue,
Several luxury cars, each a limited edition model, appeared outside the Shallow Bay community.
And these luxury cars would turn heads even in Xuanjing City.
“Drive faster!”
The passengers urged the drivers on.
Finally, about a dozen luxury cars ca to a stop.
And then, from these cars alighted a dozen or so young n with a majestic bearing, who walked in together.
Just as they entered, they overheard Ye Ping’an’s declaration, and among the group, Situ Mingliang imdiately spoke up, “Then we will co to invest!”
Indeed, the arrivals were none other than the core mbers of the Crown Prince’s Club from Xuanjing City, who had rushed over overnight!
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