After divorce, I can hear the voice of the future

Chapter 851 Some sacrifices are worthwhile

Just as Lu Liang was on his way back to his hometown by plane, the crowd at the entrance of Yangcheng Hengtai Center suddenly dispersed.

They weren't driven away or arrested by law enforcement; they left willingly and unanimously decided to come back after the New Year to demand an explanation.

They told the public that nothing was more important than going home for the Chinese New Year, but soon rumors and photos began to circulate online.

Rumor has it that on the 42nd floor of the Hengtai Center, there is a leather shoe next to the railing of the open-air balcony. It is said to belong to Xu Jiayin, who once attempted suicide but was persuaded to stay.

Upon hearing the news, the suppliers and homeowners downstairs all chose to leave.
They were afraid that Mr. Xu wouldn't be able to withstand the pressure and might do something rash.

The idea that death is a great loss and that debts are settled upon death is a long-standing tradition at Tokyo University.

Even though Mr. Xu is alive, he still has a sense of responsibility. At least they have a target to collect debts, and at least they have some hope, since Hengtai still has more than 100 billion yuan in cash.

However, if Mr. Xu passes away and Hengtai Group is automatically placed under the trusteeship of a third-party institution, then their debts will be completely unrecoverable.

According to China's corporate bankruptcy law, the order of repayment after a company goes bankrupt is as follows: first, bankruptcy expenses; second, employee wages; third, social security and taxes; fourth, bank debts; and fifth, unsecured claims.

Suppliers can only get the last unsecured debt, and the development projects of those homeowners in those communities have been changed hands many times and are basically hopeless.

Even though Hengtai has more than 100 billion yuan in cash flow, not a single penny will end up in their hands.

It could be said that they now care more about Xu Jiayin's life safety than her son or lover.

At the same time, as soon as Lu Liang got off the plane, he saw a picture of a leather shoe that was going viral online.

He suddenly laughed: "It looks quite professional."

The shoes were dusty and wrinkled at the heels, clearly showing signs of struggle.

The angle is also very artistic, shooting from the side and looking up, with a bottomless abyss below.

Su Wanyu followed Lu Liang's gaze and said softly, "It seems my second uncle bought Hengtai's unfinished building."

"Is it on Xiamen Island?" Lu Liang asked.

Seeing Su Wanyu nod, Lu Liang reassured her, "Don't worry, the abandoned projects in first-tier cities will resume soon."

To ensure the timely delivery of properties, priority should be given to first- and second-tier cities, because the real estate market is still on an upward trend. Even if the original funds are used up, some properties can still be sold after completion, so relatively speaking, the losses will not be too great.

"But what about other cities?" Su Wanyu couldn't help but ask.

Xiamen is relatively developed, so Hengtai's project is unlikely to be abandoned. But what about Zhangzhou next door, and Chaozhou next door?

She didn't understand why this was happening. She had spent money to buy something, but the money was gone.

The real estate developer responsible for construction, the bank responsible for supervision, and the local urban construction bureau all seem to bear no responsibility.

Guaranteeing delivery of the property sounds nice, but it's more like a compromise made out of desperation, a handout to consumers.

Consumers are clearly the victims.

Lu Liang remained silent, then suddenly pinched the little one's bottom, causing her to burst into tears.

He feigned surprise and asked, "Why did you suddenly start crying while you were sleeping? Can you check if you've pooped?"

"Oh, let me see." Su Wanyu's thoughts were interrupted, and she quickly picked up the little one to check on him.

She is already a teaching assistant at the university, and after another year of internship, she will become a teacher, mainly teaching market economics.

This topic is related to her studies, which is why she suddenly became serious, but family takes priority over work.

"Didn't you poop?"

Su Wanyu was puzzled. The little bottom was clean, but there was some redness on the thighs, as if something was poking it.

"They must be hungry," Lu Liang said with a smile, a complex expression flashing in his eyes.

Everything can be attributed to the growing pains of development. Although a single, casual remark ignores the ordinary people who spend their hard-earned money on mortgages only to end up with nothing, even if the property is guaranteed to be delivered, it only guarantees that they can live in it. The subsequent maintenance of the property is basically not taken care of.

But that's the reality. It took Britain over two hundred years to get to where it is today, the US over one hundred years, and Tokyo University in less than forty years.

Lu Liang vaguely remembers that it was around 02 when he was only 17 years old, and he read a newspaper article titled "Tokyo University's economy is expected to be the second largest in the world by 2050".

At the time, the title was criticized by scholars as too bold and radical, but no one expected that it would be achieved in less than fifteen years.

That same year, the goal of solving the problem of food and clothing for the entire nation was proposed. However, just over a decade later, people had already forgotten what it felt like to go hungry, and were even worried about the high obesity rate. So some sacrifices are worthwhile.

Lu Liang has done everything in his power to force Xu Jiayin to take on the responsibilities he should bear, in order to minimize the occurrence of tragedy.

Although he believed he had a clear conscience, he could only stop some things, not all of them, so he didn't want to talk to Su Wanyu about this topic.

"Are you full? Go find your dad." Su Wanyu fed the little one a little formula, then handed him to Lu Liang.

The usually affectionate little darling who was very clingy whenever Lu Liang was around suddenly ignored him and turned her head to the side.

Su Wanyu looked confused, while Lu Liang was both amused and exasperated. He leaned down and whispered, "Do you have to be so stingy? I'm your father, you know."

"Hmph~" The little guy lay in his mother's arms, unmoved, and continued to give Lu Liang a hard time. Then he suddenly took off into the air.

"Let's go, Grandpa and Grandma are still waiting for us at home."

Lu Liang chuckled, then forcibly hugged her, hoisting her onto his neck, and the three of them left the airport.

After an hour's drive, near dusk, we finally saw the sign for Luhe Village at the entrance of the national highway.

"The changes seem quite significant." Su Wanyu looked at the scenery on both sides of the road, her eyes filled with undisguised surprise.

The former two-lane road has been transformed into a four-lane road, and the weeds and shrubs on both sides have been replaced with flowers and greenery.

The roads were flat and clean, and the streetlights were extremely bright and clear, forming a stark contrast with the other villages along the way.

"After all, I've spent the money, so I should at least see some results."

Lu Liang smiled calmly. In the past year, he had donated at least 30 million yuan to the town and 50 million yuan to the city.

The main purpose is for the common development of the whole city and town, but his hometown, Luhe Village, inevitably receives special attention.

This has led to the current situation: the national highway can be in bad shape, but the village roads in his hometown must be clean and tidy, so that when he comes back, he can see the effect of the money spent.

Su Wanyu responded, holding the little one, and pointed to the scenery along the way: "Baby, do you see that? That's Daddy's elementary school. Daddy spent six years at that school. And that river, Daddy used to sneak off to swim there when he was little, and Grandpa would catch him and give him a beating..."

Listening to Su Wanyu's story, Lu Liang's expression turned ugly. Some long-buried memories gradually surfaced, and he said irritably, "How much did that gossipy Lu Ya tell you?"

"Sister Ya told me everything she knew, and my parents also told me a lot."

Su Wanyu earnestly instructed the little one: "Baby, you can't be as naughty as your dad."

The little guy nodded seriously and even reached out to hug his mother, indicating that he was very well-behaved and sensible.

"..."

Lu Liang was speechless.

Fortunately, it's only a ten-minute drive from the national highway to home, so he doesn't have to listen to Su Wanyu recount the route he took.

Just when one hardship was over, another one began.

The lights were on outside the house, and it seemed that the village's intelligence station had changed.

The extended family, including aunts, uncles, and great-uncle, sat on a long bench, craning their necks in anticipation. Even Lu Liang, who was used to such grand occasions, felt a chill run down his spine for a moment.

Su Wanyu smiled and gently patted Fang Shiyu's driver's seat: "Shiyu, I've prepared some cigarettes, tea, alcohol, and gifts in the trunk. Could you help your brother distribute them later?"

Although her family lived in the city, she grew up in the countryside and knew that the elderly liked to take advantage of their age, and even Lu Lianggui, the richest man in the country, could not change their nature.

However, the elderly also love to take advantage of small things. Giving them a little something can reduce 99% of the trouble.

So before going home, I did some shopping, mainly buying cigarettes, tea, and alcohol—common gifts in rural areas.

Lu Liang was surprised and gently patted Su Wanyu's head: "When did you become so smart?"

“I’ve always been smart, okay?” Su Wanyu said, her face showing displeasure.

There are many things, many times, that she doesn't not understand, she just doesn't want to, or she just feels a little embarrassed.

But Lu Liang sheltered her from the wind and rain, allowing her to take care of the child with peace of mind and pursue the work she loved.

She should also make some changes for Lu Liang, such as helping him deal with the interpersonal relationships that he finds most annoying, and reducing some troubles for Lu Liang's parents back home.

(End of this chapter)