What does it mean to get a perfect score on the college entrance exam but then go missing?

"Director Guan."

Qin Ze spoke earnestly.

"I'd like to take this opportunity to announce the company's rules."

"From now on, never say anything that you're unsure whether to say or not."

? ? ? ?

Guan Jia was taken aback upon hearing this.

What kind of ridiculous discipline is this?

The more you dislike listening, the more I'll talk.

Honest advice is hard to hear.

"No, little boss, listen to me."

Guan Jia forced it out.

"You've put your classmates and friends in core management positions like this."

"Wouldn't it have a bad impact if outsiders saw this?"

"They'll say that Longxin Defense is practicing nepotism."

Qin Ze sneered upon hearing this.

"nonsense!"

"If I don't practice nepotism, should I also practice favoritism?"

"Then how can my workplace possibly be any better?"

Longxin Defense has just been established, and if Qin Ze were to use a completely new team, it would take some time for them to gel together.

But it's different when you use your own people.

These people have been with me since the project to ensure people's livelihood, and I find them easy to use.

Although they are young, they have already gained experience.

After all, the projects they've handled are far more important than those of these old fogies in front of them.

"Mr. Guan, I know you're doing this for my own good."

Qin Ze smiled slightly.

"However, with the group being newly established, cohesion is extremely important."

"Execute this appointment as I have made."

"If anyone is dissatisfied, let them report it."

Meeting adjourned.

Done.

Qin Ze stood up and left the conference room in a hurry.

Guan Jia watched his retreating figure and couldn't help but sigh.

Holy crap!

This young man—!

We have no idea where he got the guts.

But it doesn't matter. At this rate, he probably won't be able to keep going for more than a day or two.

Putting aside everything else.

Just the local bullies in Lincheng alone are enough to give you a run for your money.

……

The next afternoon.

Guan Jia received a call from Qin Ze, asking him to come to the city government.

Guan Jia guessed it was about acquiring land.

As a native of Lincheng, he understands the current situation all too well.

In today's Lincheng City, land is extremely valuable, and good land is not allocated for industrial use; it's all used for residential construction.

Because residential land transfer fees are high, the revenue can be immediately attributed to work performance.

As a research institute directly managed by a central state-owned enterprise, Institute 22 has applied for a new factory site for ten years, but has not yet received approval.

Therefore, Guan Jia felt that there was a lot more to this than met the eye, and decided to pretend that his phone had no signal and ignore it.

Unexpectedly, ten minutes later, Qin Ze sent Zhou Jihao to find him in person.

Having no other choice, he followed Qin Ze to their destination.

"President Qin, I'm not trying to discourage you, but..."

Guan Jia prepared armor in advance.

"Acquiring land is not impossible, but it will likely require a huge financial outlay."

"To be honest, it's more reliable to build a headquarters in the next county than in this small town of Lincheng."

Qin Ze didn't believe it: "Is it really that outrageous? There's still a large area of ​​land in the old city shantytown that hasn't been demolished yet, is there?"

"You know about this too?"

Qin Ze nodded: "Of course, I rented it there for three years and went to high school there."

"I see. Then you should know even more that there's no way we can have that piece of land."

Qin Ze: "Why?"

Before Guan Jia could even give a proper explanation...

People from the Lin City government entered the room.

The team led by Liu Jing, the second-in-command in charge of investment promotion, and Director Li of the Land and Resources Bureau were responsible for leading the liaison team.

After the two arrived at the room, they exchanged many pleasantries.

They praised Qin Ze as a talented young man and thanked him for choosing Lincheng as the location for the company.

He wore a professional fake smile throughout.

After the smelly feet had been covered enough, Liu Jing finally spoke.

"We definitely take this matter extremely seriously."

"President Qin, please speak."

"Which piece of land do you want? We'll arrange it for you immediately."

Qin Ze then stopped beating around the bush.

"I was just talking to Director Guan about wanting that piece of land in the shantytown."

He finished speaking.

Liu Jing and Director Li's micro-expressions showed a hint of surprise.

But they quickly regained their composure.

A professional smile returned to Liu Jing's face.

"President Qin, it's like this, that piece of land in the shantytown is a very difficult problem."

Qin Ze asked seriously, "How so?"

"First of all, the demolition and relocation in that area is very difficult. You may not be familiar with the problems there. It's true that bad people come from poor and remote areas."

Upon hearing this, Qin Ze's face darkened: "I know a bit about it, because I'm one of those troublemakers who came from that area."

Let's not talk about what else these two are like.

There's something wrong with human nature first.

How can someone come up and immediately start calling others troublemakers without any explanation?

Therefore, Qin Ze didn't give them a friendly look either.

Seeing this, Liu Jing quickly tried to smooth things over: "That's not what I meant. I meant that the demolition costs there are relatively high."

"This is an objective fact, but our Longxin Defense also needs a piece of land."

"Currently, the only available land in the city is in shantytowns."

"If we don't choose this location, we'll have to demolish other, more established areas."

"Wouldn't that increase the cost?"

Liu Jing feigned compliance, saying, "That's true, but for our company's land, could we move it to a slightly more remote location?"

"For example, in Changle Town, there are many ready-made plots of land, and the prices are very cheap."

"If you need it, Mr. Qin, Director Li and I can coordinate it immediately."

Qin Ze glanced at the map.

The so-called Changle Town is fifty kilometers away from the city center.

It's faster to go to the next city than to the city center.

Moreover, there are no supporting industries in the surrounding area.

Running a factory might be okay, but running a business is practically impossible.

So Qin Ze looked up and asked, "Gentlemen, does Lincheng not welcome Longxin Defense?"

"Absolutely not!" Liu Jing waved his hand with a smile. "We wholeheartedly welcome and support the decision of our superiors."

"Then you won't even give me a piece of land?" Qin Ze didn't understand.

"President Qin, even a skilled cook can't make a meal without rice."

Qin Ze: "Is this your final answer?"

"There's really no other way, Mr. Qin."

Qin Ze glanced at his watch: "Alright, I'll come back and ask again in half an hour."

Done.

He stormed out of the room.

Liu Jing was initially smiling apologetically.

But the moment Qin Ze's foot left the room, his expression changed instantly.

"Holy crap! What is that?"

"You little punk, who do you think you are?"

"You still have half an hour? Are you threatening me?"

Director Li felt a little uneasy: "He seems pretty ruthless. Could he have some tricks up his sleeve to get us?"

"Think of a way! We're doing things legally and legitimately. Even if the Heavenly King himself came, he wouldn't have a place to stand. We don't need to worry about him."

at the same time.

In the parking lot downstairs, Guan Jia lit a cigarette and then launched into his classic line.

"Look, look!"

"What did I say again!"

"That won't work, will it?"

Qin Ze glared at Zhou Jihao and said, "Make a call and get more people."

Guan Jia gave a helpless, bitter smile: "It's no use shaking anyone."