Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 1106 The Enemy is Coming

The farce of forcibly selling cigarettes and alcohol ended just like that. That fourth brother was actually quite wronged; he went to jail without even understanding what was going on.

He just told his underlings to go out and find a convenience store to sell cigarettes, just to scare people. He never expected his underlings to be so audacious and end up selling cigarettes at a convenience store. People in the underworld are usually very sharp-eyed; they know exactly who to mess with and who not to mess with.

However, it wouldn't be accurate to say he was wronged; he has quite a few things going on with him.

In this day and age, few people can get away with anything; fights, vandalism, and even violence are commonplace. Northeasterners are known for their willingness to resort to violence.

Sure enough, there were vendors selling water and boxed lunches in the free market. After a few warnings and arrests, they quieted down. The vendors were quite moved, and their loyalty increased significantly.

On July 10th, Xiaohong had another holiday and went back to the county town with Xiuer and Beibei.

We need to visit a few school construction sites and let Beibei stay with her biological mother for a few days.

Wang Guifang's marriage has been adjudicated, and the marriage has been forcibly dissolved.

This summer, a sauna and entertainment craze swept across eastern Liaoning. Small bathhouses were phased out, and large bath centers sprang up everywhere, each bigger and bigger, offering a one-stop shop for back scrubbing, massage, foot massage, entertainment, dining, and more, with increasingly luxurious decor. A back scrubbing by a member of the opposite sex for 70 yuan became a huge hit.

Large disco bars also appeared, and the general public learned what ecstasy was.

On the 24th, Xiuer received her university admission letter. Renmin University.

Old Chen and his wife seem to genuinely like this girl, but it's also understandable that they might want to deepen their relationship with Xiao Wei's family. That's only human nature.

Uncle and Aunt were overjoyed and held a banquet back in the village.

In mid-August, the demolition in Bingcheng was completed, and the entire site was leveled. The development company's Bingcheng office was officially opened. Provincial, municipal, and district-level party and government leaders, military representatives, and representatives from sister companies held a grand groundbreaking ceremony, which was featured on Heilongjiang and Liaodong news.

Xiao Wei and Chen Hui said, "I thought we wouldn't be able to move at all this year, but I didn't expect it to happen so quickly."

Chen Hui said, "He must be anxious about such a big investment. If construction doesn't start, the money won't be disbursed, and if the money isn't disbursed, he won't have any political achievements. This project should have a significant impact, so we need to keep Lao Hou on our toes."

Xiao Wei said, "I'm taking Xiu'er to school at the end of the month, are you coming?"

Chen Hui said, "We have to go. We need to take the child there for a few days, and we also need to check on that hospital. Will Dean Cheng's plan be ready by the end of the month?"

Xiao Wei said, "I asked, and it's possible. It's just a matter of making minor modifications to the original image; it's quick. The style remains the same."

Chen Hui said, "I heard the West Station is in a medieval style, with flying eaves and green tiles. Will our European style work?"

Xiao Wei said, "It's okay, we're not touching."

Chen Hui lit a cigarette, leaned back on the sofa, looked at the ceiling, and said, "We're officially going to Beijing now. The competition there is fierce. The real estate market there started a long time ago, several years earlier than Liaodong, and there are quite a few well-known and powerful companies. And shopping malls too. I'm not very confident."

Xiao Wei said, "Let's take it slow. It's such a big place. Everyone should do their own thing. Why should we care what others do? This time, let's look around more."

Chen Hui said, "We need to move the restaurant there and let Fifth Brother stay for a while. We need to find a place for the restaurant so it can be a great success."

Xiao Wei said, "There are more wealthy people over there than in Fengtian, so it should be easier. Let's gather some elite troops."

The phone rang, and Xiao Wei answered it; it was Manager Zhang.

"Xiao Wei, I heard something. Koreans have opened a supermarket in Fengtian."

Xiao Wei glanced at Chen Hui and asked, "Where?"

Manager Zhang said, "It seems that Heping is also in talks near the North Station, but I haven't received the specific details yet. I'm asking a friend about it."

Xiao Wei asked, "Do you know how large it is?"

Manager Zhang said, "It's probably not small, it must be tens of thousands of square meters. Other places are more established in this area than we are."

Xiao Wei thought for a moment and said, "Keep an eye on it and see if you can find out the specifics. Actually, there's nothing to worry about. We've started construction here, so if he comes, we'll just have to build something else anyway. He'll be right after us anyway."

Manager Zhang said, "It's hard to say. Is there really such a big place over there in the 12th district? Okay, I'll inquire some more."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Hui asked, "What's wrong?"

Xiao Wei said, "The enemy is coming. Manager Zhang said that the Koreans are coming to open a supermarket in Fengtian."

Chen Hui asked, "Where? When?"

Xiao Wei said, "He went to find out the specifics and said they're in talks with the city. Fine, let them open. Can't you stop others from opening? We can just do our own thing and learn from them once they open. I reckon they'll be better at managing things than us. They have more experience."

Chen Hui said, "It's not that quick to open. Negotiating terms, signing contracts, investing in construction, recruiting and training staff, and opening—three years is a fast time. Hey, have you heard? They're building a big shopping mall on Zhongjie Street."

Xiao Wei shook his head: "Never heard of that. Who said that?"

Chen Hui frowned and thought for a moment: "I can't remember exactly, but it's definitely true. It's near the Cultural Building area. They said they were going to build the largest shopping mall in Asia. It was invested in by the Agricultural Bank of China."

It seems like all the real estate developers around here are from banks, with the Agricultural Bank of China (ABC) being the most active. Aren't those in your city also ABC-backed?

Xiao Wei said, "Banks have money, it seems like every bank these days has a real estate development company. They make money."

Chen Hui curled his lip: "You didn't know that guy in your city jumped off a building? Several hundred million yuan couldn't be accounted for. There are too many people lining their own pockets these days, and they'll do anything. There are layers upon layers of connections, and if you dare to offend any of them, they'll just take the money and leave without a second thought. You can't even say a word, so you might as well lose your life."

Xiao Wei asked, "Did Aunt Chen and the others find out?"

Chen Hui nodded: "Right now, every commercial bank has problems with its accounts, it's all about the big and small issues. Some things can be glossed over, so my mom just turns a blind eye, but some things are just too much to handle."

My mom is under audit. If things go wrong, she could get herself implicated. Actually, it's a good thing that my mom's move to Beijing is a relief; you have no idea how chaotic things are here, and who knows what will happen in the future.

Xiao Wei said, "Of course, anything involving money is never a small matter. Let Manager Chen organize some people to go to Hong Kong, to see the supermarkets there, to learn from them. We shouldn't wait until the Koreans arrive to start making changes; that would be too passive."

Ask Wang Dawei to help make the contact. Oh, and the hotel too; have Li Na organize a few people to go along and see how they handle things. Seeing is believing, no matter how nicely it's described.

Chen Hui asked, "Aren't we going?"

Xiao Wei said, "If you want to go, then go. I'm not going this time. Kyoto needs to submit the blueprints and plans for review, and someone needs to keep an eye on it. It's a big city, so it's definitely different from here."

Chen Hui said, "It's definitely stricter in all aspects, but there are more private companies there, so some things are more mature than here. In terms of management and policies, there are definitely ready-made rules and regulations, so I think it's easier to handle things there than here."

(End of this chapter)