Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 1165 Changing Land

Liu Xiaodong said, "Uncle Xia mentioned this, I know. Don't worry, I know what I'm doing, there's definitely nothing wrong with it. We're all going to make money anyway, why bother with all that?"

Xiao Wei said, "I don't really want to work on regular residential properties because they don't sell for much, you understand? It's not about how much money I make, it's about how I can't make them any better. Elevator buildings aren't common anymore; I can do whatever I want with them for three or four thousand."

We're building houses for people to live in, so we have to be mindful. We need to make money, but we can't just focus on making money and forget about everything else. How do you feel? If they crack and collapse after a few years, can you live with yourself doing that? Right?

Liu Xiaodong said, "Do you think it would be feasible for me to build an apartment complex with elevators in the city?"

Xiao Wei said, "It's hard to say. My place is already built but hasn't gone on sale yet, and it seems the price hasn't been determined. Right now, we don't know how many families here can afford it. If there aren't many people, it might be difficult. I don't know much about this area."

Liu Xiaodong said, "There are still rich people. Okay, I'll wait and take a look over here. Anyway, we have to wait until these construction sites are finished. Actually, there are quite a few rich people in our city, but most of them live outside."

Most of the "princelings" like Li Tiegang and his associates are out in the country. Beigang has countless branch offices and sales companies all over the country, all under their control. And those in the city—they basically all depend on Beigang for their livelihood. Whether these people will come back in the future is another matter entirely. It's not that our city is short of money; we've spent it all."

Xiao Wei said, "You seem quite familiar with the city. Do you often deal with these people?"

Liu Xiaodong shook his head: "I don't have that qualification. In the future, I'll work hard to climb up. Right now, I only have a little contact with people because of my father-in-law. To get by over there, I'll definitely have to make inquiries. I'm not like you, who can ignore everyone."

Xiao Wei asked, "Do you think this area has the potential to develop in the future?"

Liu Xiaodong laughed and said, "How would I know? But how should I put it, our city has too many factories and mines, so getting anything done requires connections. You can't get anything done without connections. Do you think that's normal?"

Many of those at the top are from the corporate world; they don't understand economics or development at all. How do you think things can develop? They're all just throwing money around, without any sense of crisis. They're all kids in the industry, nobody cares about them." Liu Xiaodong shook his head.

Xiao Wei nodded: "Indeed, Beigang has a huge influence in the city. It seems like only our company's heir is more powerful than the government's, right?"

Liu Xiaodong said, "Anshan, it's about the same over there."

Chen Degang called out, "Xiaodong, come sing! What are you two chatting about?"

Liu Xiaodong raised his hand, got up and walked over: "Want to hear my perfect singing voice? Come on, let me show you."

Xiao Wei looked over at Xiao Hong's side, where the girls had already finished a bottle of Remy Martin and run out of Sprite, and were now blowing on hot water.

Liu Bin walked over and sat down next to Xiao Wei, smiling as he said, "Dude, you're amazing. How many years have you been a policeman?"

Xiao Wei said, "It happened in '91. You also worked at the South Tomb?"

Liu Bin said, "Yeah, Degang and I were assigned to the same batch. There were about twenty of us in that batch. We were working in the open-pit mine. Just hanging around."

Xiao Wei asked, "Will they provide a house in the future? Will we have to move there?"

Liu Bin shook his head and said, "Maybe. Who knows what will happen in the future? We're all working on the front lines now, living in dormitories. I guess there's no chance of getting a house. We'll see what happens later. There's not much hope. Your phone is ringing."

Xiao Wei paused for a moment, then took out his phone; it was a city number.

He got up and went outside to the hallway to answer the phone: "Hey? Who is it?"

A helpless voice came from the other end: "It's me, Liu Fei. Your brother Liu from the power company."

Xiao Wei said, "Oh, Brother Liu, what's up?"

Liu Fei chuckled wryly and stroked his chin, saying, "Well, I had no choice. I owe someone a favor. Li Tiegang came to me about that Sun Tao matter."

Xiao Wei said, "You seem to know them quite well? It's okay, we're brothers, so let's just say what's on our minds."

Liu Fei said, "I know both of them. Li Tiegang runs several businesses, you know? Dongfang, Port-au-Prince, Tiantian Fishing Port, they're all his businesses. Sun Tao is his bouncer. That's why he's come here begging me."

I asked Li Tiegang for a favor before, so I owe him one. Now that he's contacted me again, I can't refuse, so I have no choice but to shamelessly call you.

I don't know the specifics, but he said it was nothing serious, just a few words exchanged. If it's really nothing, could you ask him to host a meal, pay some compensation, and that's it? If there's anything else, just pretend I didn't call. Okay?

Xiao Wei said, "It wasn't a big deal. My sister and Xiao Hong went to the restroom, and when they came out, he saw them. He said he mistook them for prostitutes and went over to grab them. Later, when he found out they weren't, he acted all high and mighty, saying that it was fine as long as they had some fun. That's all."

Liu Fei cursed and said, "I made this call because I had no other choice. You don't need to look at me. Do whatever you want. I've done my best."

Xiao Wei said, "It's not a big deal. Brother Liu, you've already said so, so let's just let it go. No need for a banquet, and I don't want any money. So, just have him legally provide me with a piece of land in Xifen, no less than 100 mu, and I'll pay him every penny. That'll be the end of it."

Liu Fei said, "Okay, I'll talk to him."

Xiao Wei said, "The demolition compensation should be handled according to regulations. Don't pull any forced demolition stuff. I wouldn't dare accept it if that happened."

Liu Fei said, "Okay, then consider the money as compensation. I'll make things clear."

Xiao Wei said, "It's mainly about Xiao Hong, the daughter of the Xia family in the county. I got this land for her, so I have to give her an explanation when I go back. Otherwise, I won't be able to talk to the Xia family. I don't care about my side; I don't even want what he has."

Liu Fei asked, "You know Boss Xia?"

Xiao Wei said, "My father-in-law's comrade-in-arms' daughter and Xiao Hong are classmates and have a very good relationship. They're playing together right now."

Liu Fei said, "Damn, this is a mess. I think I should call Boss Xia again, so I don't get blamed later."

Xiao Wei said, "It's okay, no need. Just do as I say, I'll go talk to them here, so you won't feel uncomfortable."

Liu Fei laughed and said, "It really is uncomfortable. Okay, thanks for this. I'll throw you a bar sometime when I'm free."

Xiao Wei said, "Forget it, I don't drink. Let's hang up then. I'm going to Fengtian for fun."

Liu Fei agreed and hung up the phone.

Xiao Wei thought for a moment, considering calling Director Zhang, but suddenly felt that this was probably intentional on Director Zhang's part; otherwise, how would Sun Tao have had the chance to call for help? However, it wasn't worth getting angry about; it was normal. After thinking it over, he put away his phone and went inside.

The music was still playing inside, but the volume was turned down. Xiao Hong and the others were standing up, fiddling with their clothes. They turned around and asked, "Where did you go out to do?"

Xiao Wei said, "I'm taking a phone call. Are you getting ready to leave?"

Xiao Hong said, "Look at the time! I'm starving. Wouldn't it be nice to go to Sanqianli and sit here warmly, eating and chatting? Whose phone call was that?"

Xiao Wei glanced at Liu Xiaodong and said, "Brother Liu from the power industry, Sun Tao's brother-in-law went to him for help."

Xiao Hong paused for a moment, then continued pressing the button: "What did you say? You agreed?"

Xiao Wei said, "We definitely have to give Brother Liu face, we're family. I helped Xia Qiu get a piece of land, no less than 100 mu. Once the procedures are completed and the demolition is finished, we'll hand it over. We only need to pay the government for the land."

(End of this chapter)