Reborn as a Noble’s Son
Chapter 1086 - Chapter 1086 Chapter 1042 The Mastermind Behind the Scenes

Chapter 1086: Chapter 1042: The Mastermind Behind the Scenes Chapter 1086: Chapter 1042: The Mastermind Behind the Scenes Yunfugong Business Club

In an era where private clubs flourished and one was not deemed a high-level figure without having one or two VIP membership cards, there was unquestionably a market, and where there was a market, there was demand–completely in accordance with the laws of market economy.

The existence of demand invariably led to a market. In Hongjiang, private business clubs started to prosper. Among them, Yunfugong, located on Yingbin Road in Hongcheng City, was one best operated of these private business clubs.

Yunfugong stood as a seven-story building in the bustling Yingbin Road area of Hongcheng City. Its entrance featured a vast parking lot, all of which met the essential requirements for a private club–secrecy and independence.

Inside Yunfugong, the lavishly decorated main hall on the first floor with its crystal chandeliers and bright yellow color scheme, exuded opulence the moment one stepped in.

To the left was a sauna bath. This was what differentiated the clubs in Hongcheng from those in Jingcheng. In Jingcheng’s private clubs, elegance was immediately apparent upon entering, whereas in Hongcheng, such establishments often bore a crass tone.

Upon entering from the left side, a row of lockers lined up–the changing room. Past the changing room, there were two sizes of fountain pools. Opposite the pools, on the left side after entering, was a row of shower rooms.

Additionally, in the backend of this large pool area, partitions separated the space into individual private zones.

Steam rose off the surface of the water that wasn’t rippling with waves. The pool was roughly 20 square meters in area. At that moment, several men were soaking naked in the water.

Above the water, wooden trays floated, reminiscent of those found in hot springs, carrying red wine.

“Shui Shao, our lives are going to get tougher from now on. Doesn’t your old man have any plans?” asked a man in his thirties, submerged in the pool, turning to inquire to a young man by his side.

The young man had delicate features, and a hint of ruthlessness flickered in his eyes now and then. Anyone familiar would recognize at a glance that this was He Yusheng’s son, He Miao.

The character ‘Miao’ was sometimes difficult to pronounce, so in He Miao’s circle, those who knew him well would often call him Shui Shao.

As He Miao listened to the man’s words, he remained silent, but his face grew increasingly gloomy. Meanwhile, a man in his forties wore a sorrowful smile, letting out a sigh, “Boss Chen, you still have it better than most. At least Fortune Real Estate has some foundation with its well-developed housing types and good locations. You won’t have any trouble selling. As for my company, we’re in deep trouble. I’ve used up most of my funds acquiring a thousand acres of land at the end of last year. Now, with the banks tightening their moneylending, without loans, I’m dead.”

The middle-aged man’s words instantly cast a chill over the conversation, with everyone resonating with his sentiments.

A chubby man beside them expressed a sense of shared misery, sighing, “Old Zhang, after so many years of friendship, you’ve finally spoken the truth. Now that the pre-sale of properties is no longer allowed, the construction costs are a huge burden for us without bank funds. We just can’t keep this up. It seems our only option is to band together.”

“Band together? Is that any use? Hmph!” At that moment, He Miao, who had been silent, let out a cold huff and chimed in. The aforementioned companies were owned by well-known real estate developers from Hongjiang Province, and all of them had He Miao’s shares. That’s why these people were able to gather here.

Seeing He Miao speaking up, everyone fell silent, turning their gaze towards him. Then He Miao said coldly, “Naive. Are you all still three-year-olds, unable to see the current situation in the province? With so many affordable housing projects starting construction, there’s an ample supply of housing units now. Even if you build houses, do you think they will sell? If they sit unsold, it’s just postponing the inevitable.”

“Shui Shao, what do we do then? Are we just supposed to wait for death?”

“Shui Shao, you have to take care of me. You know my situation. If that thousand acres of land gets taken back, we will truly be ruined.”

The back-and-forth comments immediately aggravated He Miao, as Nie Zhenbang’s further tightening of real estate regulatory policies had been causing a wail of despair throughout the whole Hongjiang real estate industry. Things had been manageable until the last month, but with increasingly stringent policies, the real estate market was now severely pressed. Some smaller real estate companies in the cities below the provincial level had experienced financial breakdowns, and many of them had already gone bankrupt and closed down.

If this continued, sooner or later, these companies would be hit. For He Miao, Nie Zhenbang’s measures were undeniably cutting off his financial avenues, practically threatening his life.

And yet, remembering the warning from his father, He Yusheng, He Miao dared not stir. At a time like this, what could he possibly do? Even his father, on whom he relied, was but a subordinate of Nie Zhenbang–what was he by comparison?

He Miao hesitated for a moment before standing up from the water. He said in a deep voice, “None of you should look as if you’ve lost your parents–it’s just affordable housing. We’ll build according to our share. There’s still profit in affordable housing. It’s just a little less, that’s all. We can’t let that old woman from the Riverdale Group have it all to herself. Alright, today, many new beauties have come to the club. All expenses today are on me. Have a good time.”

As he spoke, the phone lying beside the pool rang. This made He Miao frown, as the phone number was very unfamiliar. Without any hesitation, he hung up the call.

However, the phone rang again right after, and once more he hung up, only for it to ring again immediately. This started to annoy He Miao. He answered the call and, without waiting for the other person to speak, bellowed, “Who the hell are you?”

After a long silence on the line, a voice finally came through, “It seems Young Master He has quite the temper today. Could it be that Secretary Nie’s speech today touched a nerve of yours?”

This tone and taunt made He Miao freeze completely. With patience, he asked in a deep voice, “Who are you? What’s it to you if I am getting irritated?”

The attitude and tone He Miao was displaying, which seemed ready to explode at any moment, did not affect the mood of the caller, who continued unhurriedly, “Young Master He, calm down. Don’t be so impulsive. Impulsiveness is the devil. No wonder your real estate businesses are struggling to survive. Is this small setback too much for you to handle?”

This attitude infuriated He Miao even more. When had he, Young Master He, ever been humiliated like this? He said in a stern voice, “Who exactly are you? Don’t test my patience. In Hongjiang Province, although I have fallen on hard times, I am not so easily humiliated. Are you provoking my limits?”

As his words ended, the voice on the other end became serious, “Young Master He, let me introduce myself. I am Ouyang Bo from Fortune Real Estate. If you’re interested, let’s meet now. Mr. Murong from NewHuaxia Real Estate and I are waiting for you at Flying Tiger Manor.”

Fortune Real Estate, NewHuaxia Real Estate. Hearing these two names made He Miao’s heart skip a beat; these were giants among state-owned enterprises. Could it be that they could no longer stand idle?

…

Flying Tiger Manor, owned by Fortune Real Estate in Hongjiang, was a true private club, unlike the Cloud Floating Palace.

When He Miao arrived, as soon as he entered the door, someone greeted him, “Hello, may I ask if you are Mr. He? President Ouyang has been waiting for you.”

This level of service momentarily astonished He Miao. He paused, then followed the staff member directly upstairs to a secluded private room. As he entered, two middle-aged men greeted him.

One of them smiled and said, “Young Master He, sorry for the offense earlier.”

This seemed like an apology to He Miao, who waved it off and bluntly said, “President Ouyang, there’s no need for those words. Today, the two presidents have invited me over, and I presume it’s not just to say that.”

During the brief pause in He Miao’s speech, Ouyang Bo of Fortune Real Estate and Murong Dexing from NewHuaxia exchanged glances. Murong Dexing nodded subtly and said with a smile, “Young Master He, Secretary Nie’s latest policy moves have indeed pushed us all into a tight spot.”

He Miao scoffed, looking at Murong Dexing, “President Murong, are you saying you have some good solution up your sleeve?”

As soon as he finished speaking, Murong Dexing gave a wry smile and, looking at He Miao, said, “There is a solution. However, I’m not sure if you, President He, have the courage to join us in this endeavor.”

Clearly a provocation, but nonetheless, He Miao calmly responded, “I don’t dare? I’ve grown this big, and there’s nothing in this world that He Miao doesn’t dare to do. If the two presidents are confident, count me in.”

Hearing this, Ouyang Bo smiled and said, “Actually, the solution is quite simple. It’s clear now. This is all orchestrated by Nie Zhenbang himself. If Nie Zhenbang were no longer around, with Governor Fang’s promotion and Vice Governor He taking Governor Fang’s place, could the policy not be changed? We just need to find a way to get rid of Nie Zhenbang.”

Getting rid of Nie Zhenbang, this statement made He Miao stand up abruptly. To be honest, he was somewhat shocked. Nie Zhenbang was someone not even his own father dared to offend, yet these two spoke so boldly of getting rid of Nie Zhenbang. They truly were ruthless characters with powerful backing.

After a moment of contemplation, He Miao looked at them and said, “Get rid of Nie Zhenbang? I really want to hear how you plan to do that.” (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (NovelFire.net) to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets, your support is my greatest motivation.)