Rustic Charm: The Doctor Immortal
Chapter 292: My Goal is County Magistrate Zhu

Chapter 292: Chapter 292: My Goal is County Magistrate Zhu

A man’s voice full of authority came from the private room.

The bodyguards in the corridor acted as though they hadn’t heard anything. Without any expression, one of them reached out to stop Chen Dashan as he approached. "This is President Deng’s private room. Without an invitation, no entry is allowed."

Just after these words were spoken.

Liu Yishou’s assistant quickly stepped forward and said to the person who blocked Chen Dashan, "This is my boss Mr. Liu’s son-in-law, Mr. Chen Dashan. President Deng is aware of it."

"Sorry, President Chen, please come in!"

The black-suited bodyguard bowed apologetically. The conversation outside seemed to be overheard by the people inside, who fell silent abruptly. The beautiful waitress led Chen Dashan to the central private room.

Before entering the room, he heard the earlier man’s voice continue, "Brother Liu, I think your thinking has fallen behind the times. Look at Miss Liu; she’s beautiful and comes from a notable family. What rich second generation wouldn’t want to marry her? Yet, you found a man with no background for her. That previous guy, Deng Biao, was a prime example; other than being obedient, he only brought shame to your Liu Family. Is there any difference with this one?"

"Strong alliances are the way to go."

As Deng Tiancheng finished speaking, the beautiful waitress softly announced, "President Deng, Chen Dashan is here!"

Deng Tiancheng turned to scrutinize Chen Dashan. He was a young man in his early twenties, with an ordinary outfit and handsome looks, resembling a gigolo. Deng Tiancheng’s eyes were full of disdain, and a playful smile appeared on his face. As he looked at Chen Dashan, Chen Dashan was also sizing him up: a man approaching fifty, with a face full of menacing flesh, a burly figure, and an intimidating presence that could scare a child.

Neither spoke, making the atmosphere slightly awkward.

Chen Dashan stood at the door, and Deng Tiancheng didn’t invite him to sit. Liu Yishou quickly got up and walked towards Chen Dashan with a smile. "Dashan is here? Come, come, let me introduce you. This is President Deng Tiancheng of the new city’s shantytown district. When he was younger, he was a tough guy, and now he’s a billionaire boss."

Deng Tiancheng’s expression turned proud at Liu Yishou’s praise; he glanced disdainfully at Chen Dashan, then turned to Liu Yishou, shaking his head. "Brother Liu, I have to say this: I remember when you were formidable, a role model for people like us. Look at you now, sigh..."

Deng Tiancheng shook his head and continued, "Your judgment on people now, I really can’t commend."

Liu Yishou’s face changed, looking somewhat embarrassed.

Chen Dashan wore a cold smile. From the moment he entered, he had been subjected to condescension. Now, Deng Tiancheng was still posturing, using him to deliberately shame Liu Yishou.

This was intolerable!

Seeing Chen Dashan unable to hold back, Liu Yishou exerted a slight force with his right hand to restrain him and laughed, "I am getting old; now I pursue different things. President Deng, let’s get straight to the point. Give an old man some face. Leave some leeway for my future son-in-law in the shantytown redevelopment project, let me save face in front of my son-in-law."

Deng Tiancheng frowned, looking troubled, neither refusing nor agreeing.

Liu Yishou’s face turned red with embarrassment. Back when Deng Tiancheng was starting out, he had shown him much respect, but now in front of Chen Dashan, Deng Tiancheng was humiliating him.

Chen Dashan said, "President Deng, if you have conditions, you can just say them."

"Hmph!" Deng Tiancheng looked at Chen Dashan with a cold eye and snorted, "When I’m talking to Brother Liu, do you get to interrupt?"

The atmosphere inside the private room was awkward.

If the discussion couldn’t proceed, they wouldn’t continue. The shantytown project was imperative. If Deng Tiancheng’s people dared to cause trouble, Chen Dashan had ways to make him regret it.

"Business is run by people; harmony makes wealth!"

"If things really fall apart, I’m afraid it’ll be difficult for everyone!" Liu Yishou’s face changed, and he coldly stared at Deng Tiancheng. Deng Tiancheng became wary; Liu Yishou had been entrenched in Furong County for decades and had built a significant reputation, far beyond his own. If he really turned against him over this young man, it would be a significant loss.

"Brother Liu, have a seat!"

Deng Tiancheng’s dominant manner lessened a bit. He took a few steps forward and invited Liu Yishou to sit at the tea table, with Chen Dashan following beside him.

The three of them sat down.

Deng Tiancheng hesitated for a moment, looking troubled, "To be honest, I didn’t know who was handling the shantytown redevelopment before. Someone approached me and offered me ten million to prevent the redevelopment. As for who this person is, I’m afraid I can’t reveal that."

"There are rules in our world."

"It’s tough in our line of work; I have many brothers to feed. Brother Liu, it’s not that I don’t want to give you face, but I’m strapped for cash right now."

Liu Yishou and Chen Dashan exchanged a glance.

Liu Yishou said, "Understood."

"Just state your conditions for how we can proceed with the shantytown redevelopment."

Deng Tiancheng picked up the boiling teapot, leisurely poured tea for Liu Yishou. After a moment, he placed the teapot back on the tea table, looked up at Chen Dashan and Liu Yishou, and said, "Twenty million."

"Plus a commercial street upon completion of the shantytown redevelopment, with no fewer than ten storefronts."

"Gurgle..."

"Gurgle..."

No one spoke, and the only sound was the bubbling of the little teapot on the charcoal stove.

Liu Yishou frowned. Twenty million wasn’t much, but a whole commercial street seemed overly demanding. He turned to look at Chen Dashan, who took a sip of tea and then said calmly, "Alright."

"I agree, provided that you handle the relocation of all original residents without any deaths."

"Deal!"

Deng Tiancheng smiled, extending his hand to shake Chen Dashan’s hand.

He hadn’t expected Chen Dashan to be so agreeable, allowing him to profit greatly. With a commercial street in the shantytown redevelopment, he would be set for life. As for the residents’ relocation, that was an easy task. Once he spoke, they would move out overnight.

With everything settled, Chen Dashan and Liu Yishou sat for another ten minutes before leaving Tianbin Hotel together.

In the car.

Chen Dashan drove, and Liu Yishou sat in the passenger seat, frowning as he looked ahead, feeling weary. "I really am getting old; my thoughts and vision have fallen behind. Giving Deng Tiancheng twenty million and a street was the right move. At least it ensures the smooth completion of the shantytown project without him causing trouble. Otherwise, he would be the most unstable factor in this redevelopment."

"Keep him steady, and it simplifies everything. Bind him to our cause; we won’t have to worry about him not putting effort into the shantytown redevelopment."

Chen Dashan nodded, "Earning money from the shantytown project is secondary. My real target is County Magistrate Zhu."