A song from Chengdu revived a closed-down pub.

Qi Tongwei was tempted by Su Fan's suggestion.

This would essentially add another tourist attraction to Sichuan Province.

Especially in the bustling city center, such a popular destination is sure to boost the surrounding economy.

Qi Tongwei felt that Su Fan wouldn't give him such a generous gift for no reason.

However, he hadn't yet figured out what Su Fan's demands were.

So he said, "Actually, you know that the reason that little tavern became popular is not because it was a little tavern, but because you turned that place into a little tavern. Wherever you go, that place becomes a little tavern. So, tell me your plans."

Su Fan smiled and said, "The tavern has become a popular spot for taking photos, so business still needs to be done. Therefore, I plan to go somewhere else."

Qi Tongwei sensed something was amiss and asked, "Logically speaking, changing your business location is a commercial matter. You should just talk to the landlord directly. There's no need to involve someone like me who's completely unrelated to you. Have you set your sights on some place that you can't get your hands on and need me to step in and coordinate?"

Su Fan didn't stand on ceremony and said directly, "I do need Director Qi's help to make a decision. I've got my eye on that Blooming Flowers Bar not far away."

Qi Tongwei's brow twitched slightly, then his tone became serious: "Ever since you made that bar popular, there have been quite a few complaints about it. I had someone keep an eye on it and discovered that the owner behind that bar has some connections. Do you know who it is?"

"On the surface, it's Wang Hai, but behind the scenes, it's probably Shen Yi'an."

"I didn't expect you to know this much. Do you know anything about Shen Yi'an's background?"

"I spoke to him on the phone, and he said Xinghan belongs to their family."

Qi Tongwei leaned back in his chair and nodded: "He is Han Fujiu's illegitimate son. Han Fujiu is Han Yungui's son. Han Yungui founded Xinghan Entertainment. Currently, Han Fujiu is managing Xinghan on the surface. So, it makes sense that Shen Yi'an said Xinghan belongs to their family. Knowing this relationship, you should understand the obstacles you are facing."

Su Fan wasn't intimidated by this background. He thought for a moment and said, "I think that people with a certain status in society have to weigh the pros and cons when making decisions. If the bar exposes some dirty secrets, the Han family will have to think twice about whether it's worth taking action."

Qi Tongwei became interested: "Tell me, what are you planning to do?"

Su Fan didn't answer directly, but instead asked, "Director Qi, you must have heard about the bar scams in that area, right?"

Qi Tongwei nodded: "A significant portion of the complaints about that bar are related to bar scams, but they always end up being ignored."

Su Fan continued, "If one person is lured to a bar by a tout, even if he makes a fuss, it's at most a civil dispute that can be resolved with mediation. But if ten or twenty people are scammed by touts at the same bar at the same time, and each person is scammed out of a considerable amount of money, then it's not a civil dispute; it's fraud."

Qi Tongwei narrowed his eyes slightly: "Is it worth it?"

"Director Qi, it's not that I absolutely have to go to that place, it's just that this guy surnamed Wang has a grudge against me, and one of my classmates was also scammed out of 100,000 yuan there. That 100,000 yuan was borrowed from online loans. This is just what I've seen. What about the other people who have been scammed that I haven't seen? How many are there? What will happen to them?"

"You have a point, but things aren't that simple. If this gets out, the impact could be significant."

Su Fan knew that Qi Tongwei's concerns were simply about the potential damage to Sichuan Province's reputation.

It's like if you go online to buy something and all you see are bad reviews, would you still buy it?

Su Fan said, "Everything has two sides. I think this will better demonstrate Sichuan Province's zero-tolerance attitude towards overcharging tourists. When the time comes, after a report, those who should be arrested will be arrested, those who should be shut down will be shut down, and those who should be refunded will be refunded. The people will see the government's swift and decisive action to rid the people of this scourge. They will not only not feel ashamed, but will applaud it."

"Since we've come this far, just say what you want to say. Don't give me empty promises."

Su Fan began to state the purpose of his trip: "Director Qi, I don't know anyone in Sichuan Province except for you, so I would like to ask you to help me vet the people and at least prevent some nobodies from causing trouble."

Qi Tongwei took a sip of tea, thought for a moment, and said, "I have a classmate who works at the Municipal Public Security Bureau. I'll let you know when he's on duty, but let me tell you, you can't do anything illegal or disorderly."

Su Fan sat up straight: "Don't worry, Director Qi, I'm a law-abiding citizen."

……

Su Fan came to Qi Tongwei, ostensibly to ask for his leader's advice.

In fact, he had the chips on the table from the very beginning.

If the transformation of the small bar's business model is successful, the biggest beneficiary will not be Su Fan, nor Fang Cheng's small bar, but Sichuan Province.

The upgrade of a popular online destination can stimulate an entire industry chain.

Tourists need to eat, stay in hotels, buy things, and travel.

An economy is only an economy when it is in motion; if it is not in motion, it is just stagnant water.

Qi Tongwei is in the cultural tourism business, and he understands this better than anyone else.

So Su Fan first abandoned the idea of ​​transforming the tavern, and then talked about the Prosperous Flower Bar.

The order cannot be messed up; if it is, it's not a discussion, it's begging.

Su Fan didn't want to ask for favors; he wanted resource exchange.

Qi Tongwei agreed.

He also used his connections with his classmates in the Public Security Bureau.

Once this relationship is activated, it's no longer a matter of personal help, but a collaboration between government entities.

This is exactly what Su Fan wanted.

He went to sue the Prosperous Flower Bar alone; it was a civil dispute.

However, the joint action by the Culture and Tourism Bureau and the Public Security Bureau constitutes a special rectification campaign.

Different natures lead to different results.

After Su Fan left, Qi Tongwei pondered what had just happened.

He had just agreed to help Su Fan use his connections, which meant he had already gotten himself involved in this matter.

Su Fan didn't say it explicitly, but he understood that once this matter was initiated, it wouldn't just be Su Fan's business, but his business, the business of the Culture and Tourism Bureau, and even the business of the entire Sichuan Province.

Is he afraid?

Not afraid.

But whether you're afraid or not and whether it's worth it are two different things.

He needs to think it through: is it worth offending a prominent taxpayer in Sichuan Province for the sake of a young man in his early twenties?

He weighed the pros and cons over and over again at the time.

First of all, the bait that Su Fan threw out was indeed tempting.

If the transformation of the small bar business is successfully completed, Yulin Road will not only see the success of one small bar, but the entire area will come alive.

This achievement is more substantial than making ten propaganda films.

But that's not the most important thing.

He has gotten to where he is today by dealing with all sorts of people.

Officials, businessmen, celebrities, media professionals—all kinds of people are represented.

Some people are very famous, but once you meet them, you know they won't go far.

Because those people have one obvious characteristic: they become arrogant as soon as they achieve a little success, thinking they are omnipotent and losing all sense of propriety in their words and actions.

He wouldn't even bother meeting such a person; they might just collapse one day, and getting involved with them would only bring trouble.

But Su Fan is different.

This young man is methodical in his actions and tactful in his speech. He knows when to advance and when to retreat, striking the perfect balance.

Both the song licensing incident and the kneeling incident where he personally intervened demonstrate that this young man is no ordinary person.

And in today's conversation, Su Fan didn't utter a single word of request.

But nothing that was required was missing.

This isn't scheming; it's wisdom.

Qi Tongwei has seen too many young people who, once they achieve success, want the whole world to know how amazing they are.

Su Fan, on the other hand, has millions of fans across the internet and his songs have been played over 100 million times. Yet, he remains as humble and dignified as when I first met him, always knowing when to advance and retreat.

Qi Tongwei remarked with admiration, "At such a young age, he has such a precise grasp of the situation; this child has a bright future ahead of him."

After expressing his feelings, Qi Tongwei picked up the phone and dialed a number.

"Jianguo, busy?... When are you free? I have something I want to talk to you about... Yes, in person... Okay, I'll come find you then."