Marry a female star at a bargain price

Chapter 131 130. Detour
Just two days after the request was submitted, the county gave its reply: it intends to approve it and submit it to the Municipal Transportation Bureau for approval.

Then, there was no further movement.

Although Lin Xiao knew that at the municipal level, the approval progress was completely out of his control, and even whether it could be approved was an unknown.

It's normal if there is no reply for half a month.

And now, only three days have passed, maybe he hasn’t even appeared in front of the director yet!

But he still couldn't help feeling anxious, fearing that his efforts would be in vain. He was even more afraid that due to various reasons, this project, which was related to the development of Chaobai Town, would be easily rejected by higher authorities.

After much deliberation, he decided to take the risk and take the initiative.

It just so happens that next Tuesday is my father-in-law Han Haijun’s 49th birthday.

It would definitely not be possible to celebrate her birthday on that day, so Liu Liyun made arrangements early in the morning - to celebrate it on the weekend!
And asked several busy people to make time to go home for dinner.

Lin Xiao and Han Xixi of course agreed.

The two had originally agreed to meet on the weekend. Now Lin Xiao could save himself the trouble as he didn't have to go to Haicheng. Xixi would be back on the flight on Friday night.

The Korean Navy is always busy with official business, but it is not a problem to squeeze out time for a meal during the two days of the weekend.

Just not sure when.

The suspense was not revealed until Friday morning - my father-in-law had a rare weekend off and could go back to Haicheng after get off work today.

When Lin Xiao heard the news from his mother-in-law, his eyes immediately lit up and an idea came to his mind.

He immediately volunteered: "Mom, I have to go to the airport to pick up Xixi tonight. How about we go to Yizhou to pick up Dad in the afternoon? Can the three of us go back together?"

Liu Liyun didn't doubt him and said with a smile: "Okay, then you can talk to your dad yourself!"

Lin Xiao hung up the phone and called Han Haijun.

The Korean Navy didn't take it seriously either.

After all, no matter how sensitive you are at work, you can still be at ease with your son-in-law - if you have to think over every word of every person, then you'd rather die.

Han Haijun agreed without hesitation.

The father-in-law and son-in-law discussed the time and decided that Lin Xiao could arrive at the city compound at 5:30 in the afternoon!
After hanging up the phone, Lin Xiao sat down and thought for a moment, then called Jia Kai, the county magistrate's secretary.

"What are you doing, Mayor Lin?" Jia Kai joked.

"roll!"

Lin Xiao was annoyed. "Let me ask you, do you have any documents or materials that need to be submitted to the Municipal Transportation Bureau?"

"Transportation Bureau, let me think... there is indeed a feedback form to be submitted, it's confidential, so only a paper version can be submitted... what are you going to do?!!"

Jia Kai reacted belatedly and his tone turned cold.

Lin Xiao smiled and said, "What else can I do? I can just run a trip for my old classmate. No need to thank me!"

"..."

Jia Kai frowned: Why has this guy become so shameless now?
clam down.

"No, why are you going to the Transportation Bureau? To find their director and ask if the request has been approved?"

Jia Kai said in a serious tone, "Brother, are you crazy? You are just a deputy mayor. Going directly to the director of the Transportation Bureau... This is an overstepping of authority, do you understand?"

Lin Xiao nodded: "Don't worry, I'm not that stupid! I'm going to the Transportation Bureau just to find out the situation. If I can find out, that's the best. If not, forget it. I won't be so stubborn as to break into the director's office!"

After hearing what he said, Jia Kai finally felt relieved.

"Then thank you for your help, Mayor Lin!"

"Okay, treat me to a meal next time!"

"Hey!"

Jia Kai was speechless: It's simply the opposite of Tiangang!

……

After hanging up the phone, Lin Xiao went to the county to get the materials, and then drove straight to Yizhou.

Although we hurried.

But when we arrived in Yizhou, it was already noon, so we could only deliver the materials in the afternoon.

He found a fast food restaurant to have lunch.

While waiting for the meal to be served, the song "The Magic of Love" suddenly sounded in the restaurant. Han Xixi's sweet voice suddenly lingered, catching Lin Xiao off guard.

Only then did I realize that this song was really popular!

Just as I was sighing with emotion, a text message about a bank account transaction suddenly came in on my phone - I received 97.5 yuan in copyright fees from Haicheng Feihong Entertainment Agency Co., Ltd.

Lin Xiao's eyes lit up.

I immediately thought that this should be the copyright income from the song "The Magic of Love".

This number surprised him, but then he understood it.

When I was chatting with my senior Cao Yuanzhi in Haicheng last weekend, he said that the copyright income of the song "The Magic of Love" would be very high.

Because Lin Xiao had previously sold the three songs "Later", "Human World" and "Nuan Nuan" by buying out the copyrights, and in order to hide his true identity, he entrusted the three songs to the middleman Cao Yuanzhi to handle.

So Lin Xiao didn't ask for more in copyright fees.

Cao Yuanzhi’s shot in the middle was not low!
Although Lin Xiao used the name Lin Haha in "The Magic of Love", he used his real name when registering the copyright, and everyone in Feihong Entertainment knew it.

The copyright was not bought out, and there was no middleman to make a profit from the difference, so the copyright fee he received was very considerable - especially since this was the amount shared between him and Han Xixi.

Of course, the high copyright fee is also related to the popularity of "The Magic of Love" this week!

Although Lin Xiao’s first few songs were also popular, they gradually became popular due to their quality.

Take "Later" for example. When it was first released seven years ago, both the singer and the author were newcomers, so the song did not receive much attention in the beginning. It only became really popular about a year after its release.

"Human World" and "Nuan Nuan" are better, but they also climbed up the Penguin Music New Songs Chart step by step.

How about going to "The Magic of Love"?

After being sung for the first time at Kalia's new product launch conference on Valentine's Day, the song debuted at number five on the Penguin Music New Songs Chart that evening, and then reached number one in just three hours, with the number of collections exceeding 100 million!
This is what it means to be a real hit, without any exaggeration.

These days, Lin Xiao could hear this song wherever he went, even in town.

He was a little helpless.

In fact, to be fair, the quality of "The Magic of Love" is far inferior to the other three songs.

But in terms of the degree of popularity, it has created an attitude of being the only one in the world.

This situation fully reflects a truth in the entertainment industry: whether a work is popular or not and whether it is good or not are really two completely unrelated things!
This may also be the reason why Lin Xiao is unwilling to enter this circle again.

Of course, it is impossible to earn nearly 100 million in revenue in just one week just by sharing copyright revenue.

The bulk of this money was actually the one-time copyright fee paid by the Kalia Group - after all, this song was the theme song for the Kalia Magic series and would be used all the time.

But you can’t use it for free, you must pay for it!
Fortunately, Kalia is wealthy, and the popularity of "The Magic of Love" has indeed made the magic series a success. This was a perfect collaboration that was a great success for both parties.

So just one week after the song was released, the huge copyright fee was received.

Lin Xiao only received a portion as a co-creator of the lyrics and music. Han Xixi was also the spokesperson and singer, so his income must be higher, and it would be ridiculously high!
But that is not what Lin Xiao should care about.

He accepted the money with peace of mind, and when the food came, he ate his lunch peacefully.

……

At 1:30 in the afternoon, Lin Xiao went directly to the Transportation Bureau to hand in the materials.

Jia Kai had registered the license plate for him in the morning, so the car could be driven directly into the yard.

I found the office according to the house number and handed the materials to a junior clerk named Fang.

"Teacher Fang, may I ask where is Director Chen's office?" Lin Xiao asked with a confused look on his face.

Fang Wenjun heard this and looked at him.

Then his brows frowned in displeasure.

I thought to myself: Where did this young man come from? Do you think you can ask questions in the director’s office?

"Director Chen went to the compound for a meeting!" Fang Wenjun said coldly.

This statement is irrelevant to the question, but it also gives enough face to the comrades within the system.

This is exactly the effect Lin Xiao wants.

He didn't think the young comrade was lying.

Otherwise, he could just laugh it off and there was no need to give him an informative reply.

Lin Xiao nodded: "Thank you, Teacher Fang!"

Turned and left.

Fang Wenjun rolled his eyes at him from behind.

Lin Xiao came out of the Transportation Bureau and drove directly to the compound, but was stopped at the gate.

"What's the matter?" asked the security guard.

"Looking for someone!" Lin Xiao said.

"Ask him to report your license plate number. We don't have your license plate number in our system!"

"He's busy and has no time to do it!"

"Then I can't get in..."

"I'm looking for Han Haijun!" Lin Xiao said.

The security guard was stunned.

They were ready to chase this man away, but suddenly stopped.

Although he is just a security guard, he can stand guard at the gate of the city government, so he must be more intelligent than the average person.

He must know the name Han Haijun.

He swallowed back the words to chase him away and leaned closer to ask, "You are..."

Lin Xiao smiled and said, "Why don't you call the government office and ask!"

The security guards couldn't do anything either.

Even though he mentioned Han Haijun's name, he couldn't just let him in. After all, the mayor's name was not a secret and it appeared in local newspapers every day.

He could only do as Lin Xiao said and call the government office to explain the situation in a few words.

The person who answered the phone was a junior clerk, but soon the call was transferred to Zhu Hetian, director of the government office.

"Looking for the mayor..."

He murmured in a low voice, remembering that Han Haijun had indeed told him not to arrange a car to take him back to Ninghai today, but before he could say who would pick him up, he hurried off to a meeting.

Zhu Hetian thought for a moment and made a decision: "Let him come in and stop at Area A. I will go down and pick him up myself!"

Three minutes later.

Lin Xiao met Zhu Hetian, the director of the government office who was about fifty years old, in Area A of the underground garage in the compound.

Director Zhu looks very friendly.

After introducing himself, Zhu Hetian asked, "Young comrade, you look unfamiliar. Did the mayor ask you to come?"

When Lin Xiao heard this, he knew that his father-in-law had not mentioned anything about him, so he should not say too much.

"Yes!" he nodded.

"Then you are the mayor's..."

"Family!"

"Oh...family!"

Zhu Hetian spoke in a meaningful tone and looked Lin Xiao up and down again. Based on his age, temperament and the brand of his car, he tried to guess which family he belonged to.

"Nan A, Ninghai license plate! The last name is Lin, definitely not from the mayor's family, possibly from his wife's side! So young, so calm, most likely from the system... The mayor's birthday is coming up, he used to take the bus home, but today his family suddenly came to pick him up, probably because of this... The mayor is a low-key person, and the family members who can show up at his birthday party are most likely..."

Zhu Hetian's eyes lit up, and his tone towards Lin Xiao suddenly became much more enthusiastic: "The mayor is in a meeting, you have to wait for a while, come to my office first!"

"That's too much trouble for Director Zhu!"

"No trouble, I'll do it!"

Zhu Hetian rushed to press the elevator, took Lin Xiao all the way to the government office, and led him into his office.

He poured water, chatted about family matters, and asked Lin Xiao's identity several times in a subtle way.

He easily avoided the question and just said they were family members.

My father-in-law was a cautious person, so he didn't say anything. Of course, I couldn't say anything either. Otherwise, if Han Haijun heard about it, it would be easily understood as a deliberate attempt to curry favor with him. Although they were already legally father-in-law and son-in-law, such matters still had to be kept low-key and sensitive.

Seeing that his answer was flawless, Zhu Hetian looked at him with even higher regard.

"By the way, what meeting is he in?" Lin Xiao suddenly asked.

Zhu Hetian was stunned for a moment before he realized who this "he" was.

"Government Standing Committee!"

"Oh... Is Director Chen from the Transportation Bureau here?"

"Chen Jie? Here!"

Zhu Hetian did not hide anything because it was not a big deal, especially to this young comrade with a prominent background.

Lin Xiao nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

Zhu Hetian squeezed his eyes and said with a smile: "Xiao Lin, do you have something to ask Director Chen?"

Lin Xiao smiled quickly: "It's okay, it's okay, just ask, just ask!"

Zhu Hetian laughed dryly twice.

I thought: Just asking casually? There are dozens of people in the room, why don't you ask others but only him?

There was no further words said at the moment.

It was already past three in the afternoon, and Zhu Hetian was busy with work, so he didn't talk much to Lin Xiao.

But nevertheless.

He would still offer Lin Xiao tea every ten minutes or so, or say something to him casually, so that he wouldn't feel bored or embarrassed.

Soon, it was half past four.

A clerk knocked on the door and said that the group would be dispersed.

Zhu Hetian nodded and said he understood, then glanced at Lin Xiao and went out first.

After a while, he brought in a middle-aged man.

"Old Chen, has the person who writes the materials at your Transportation Bureau changed recently?"

Zhu Hetian said in a bad tone, "The quality of the materials has plummeted recently. They can't even report a topic clearly. They keep repeating the same old things. If something of this quality were to be put on the leader's desk, you would definitely be criticized!"

Chen Jie put his arm around his shoulder, looking very close to him, and said with a smile: "We are indeed short of people recently, thanks to you, brother..."

Before he finished speaking, he walked into the office and saw the young man sitting on the sofa.

Chen Jie immediately put away his casual attitude and took out the director's board.

Zhu Hetian asked him to sit down, and then calmly said to Lin Xiao: "I have reported to the mayor, he still has some things to deal with, so we can leave around 5:30!"

Lin Xiao nodded and said with a smile: "Thank you, Director Zhu!"

Zhu Hetian waved his hand and urged him to drink water.

This simple conversation made Chen Jie's brain nerves tighten instantly, and he looked at Lin Xiao carefully again.

Zhu Hetian sat behind his desk but didn't say anything. After a while, he thought of an important matter and hurried out to the next room to make arrangements.

There were only two strangers left in the office.

"Little brother, are you here to pick up Mayor Han?" Chen Jie couldn't help but speak.

"Yep!"

"Then you are his..."

"Family!"

"Oh……"

Chen Jie had a meaningful expression on his face.

Knowing that the other party was holding back, he tactfully stopped asking further questions.

After a pause, he casually asked, "Where are you working, little brother?"

Lin Xiao smiled and said: "I can't say I'm high, I'm at the grassroots level!"

Chen Jie narrowed his eyes and asked, "Also in Yizhou?"

"Correct!"

"Where is Yizhou, and what unit?"

"A township under Anyang County... Hey, I'm not here for work today, so I won't say much!"

Lin Xiao looked like he was about to make a mistake because he spoke too much, and picked up the paper cup to drink tea.

Chen Jie quickly understood and picked up the cup to drink tea, but he had already made up his mind.

Anyang County... the Anyang County that recently reported on adding new highway entrances and exits? !
Chen Jie frowned, feeling that things were too coincidental!

However, the young man did not seem to be willing to take the initiative to get close to him. Instead, he looked cautious, as if he was guarding against him deliberately talking too much and asking too many questions!
Chen Jie felt more and more that something was wrong!

……

Half past five in the afternoon.

Lin Xiao finally picked up Han Haijun, and the car quickly left the center of Yizhou and drove towards the highway to Ninghai.

Han Haijun was in a good mood.

"You were delayed for a while in entering the hospital today, right?"

He reflected on himself, "It's my fault. I only told the office that they didn't need to arrange a car, but forgot to tell them your license plate number. I made you wait at the door for a while!"

Lin Xiao smiled and said, "Dad, what you said is true. Anyway, I have nothing to do. Besides, I came in very quickly!"

Han Haijun nodded: "Did you tell Zhu Hetian that you are my family member?"

Lin Xiao looked embarrassed.

"Ah...right!"

"Why don't you tell the truth?"

"Well, that's the truth!" Lin Xiao smiled sincerely.

Han Haijun was sitting in the back, and seeing his calm expression through the rearview mirror, he felt even happier.

My son-in-law is ambitious but low-key, capable but not proud. He is really good!
"I told Zhu Hetian that you are my son-in-law. Just say it directly next time. No need to hide it!" he said.

"Oh...ok, Dad!"

Lin Xiao agreed.

Glancing at Han Haijun's smiling face in the back seat, he felt a little ashamed.

I have no choice but to take advantage of my father-in-law today.

If we follow the normal approval process, the Transport Bureau's approval may not come for another month. Even if it does, every subsequent step will be difficult.

It would be an extremely smooth progress if the project can be completed before the end of the year!
But if that happens, even if the whole year is wasted, it will be extremely detrimental to Lin Xiao’s economic development plan!

So he could only take shortcuts and use unconventional methods.

Last time when he wanted to revitalize the unfinished building project of Xuefu Yaju, Han Xixi asked him if he wanted to ask Han Haijun for help.

He said at the time that if he really couldn't do it, he would eventually ask his father-in-law for help.

He still thinks so now!
This matter involves the city-level committees, offices and bureaus, which is far beyond the reach of a deputy mayor like him. It would be difficult to achieve the goal without using extraordinary means.

Today, he wanted to talk to the Director of the Transportation Bureau without alerting his father-in-law as much as possible.

If that doesn't work, we can only talk to the Han Navy.

Fortunately, Zhu Hetian is a smart man and Chen Jie is not stupid either. Although they didn’t explain anything clearly, they understood everything.

Lin Xiao achieved his goal, and of course he felt relieved.

But now, facing my father-in-law, I still feel guilty. After all, I am waving his banner today.

"Just have a couple of drinks with him tonight...as an apology!" Lin Xiao thought to himself.

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