The Fortunate Demoniac Little Village Doctor
Chapter 591 - 591 565 High-Ranking Official

591: Chapter 565: High-Ranking Official 591: Chapter 565: High-Ranking Official Liu Hun, after completing the planning for the joint venture, finally had a chance to catch his breath.

He had just returned from the coffee garden when he received a call from Zhong Xiao.

“Master Liu, do you have time to come to the Qianqian Club right now?

I have something to discuss with you,” Zhong Xiao asked over the phone.

“Mm, I’ll be right there,” Liu Hun instructed Wang Laizi, who immediately turned the car around and headed towards the Qianqian Club.

After meeting Liu Hun, Zhong Xiao immediately invited him into the private room where they usually met.

“Zhong Xiao, what’s so urgent that you needed to see me?” Liu Hun asked as he sat down.

Zhong Xiao thought for a moment before responding, “Master Liu, after I returned to Yuhua City, I went to see some old brothers.

One of my brothers, Yan Xuesong, was also working under Yang Rui with me back then.

It was after he saw the trouble I got into at the Liao Family’s place that he lost faith in Yang Rui and soon left to strike out on his own,” Zhong Xiao paused before continuing, “After he left Yang Rui, he joined Tianhao Group, and later started his own small company in real estate.”

“Is he asking you to become a shareholder or to collaborate?” Liu Hun caught the hint in Zhong Xiao’s words.

Zhong Xiao smiled sheepishly and said, “Master Liu is indeed a business expert.

He knew I had returned to Yuhua City and originally wanted to give me a hand, but after I told him about my actual situation, he decided to collaborate with me.”

“Real estate…” Liu Hun hesitated, as he had never ventured into this field before.

His previous experiences were in mining, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture, where he could seek guidance based on experience.

“Oh, and he got a piece of news from the Tianhao Company.

He said that Mingyang Factory will be dismantled within three months and that its land will be put up for public bidding.

So, he came to me hoping that we could compete for the land together.

We have already gone to see it, and the Mingyang Factory site is indeed very large, and it’s in an excellent location, surrounded by relatively luxurious office buildings and residential properties,” Zhong Xiao explained, unaware of what Liu Hun had been busy with recently, so he shared his thoughts.

“What did you say?!

Mingyang Factory will be dismantled within three months, and then its land auctioned?!” Liu Hun was absolutely stunned, even doubting whether the Mingyang Factory Zhong Xiao was talking about was the same one he was dealing with.

Zhong Xiao didn’t expect Liu Hun to react so strongly.

“Master Liu, did I say something wrong?”

“No!

Tell me more about this,” Liu Hun listened intently.

Zhong Xiao recounted the details of the situation once more, and Liu Hun immediately understood why Hong Rengui was so eager to set a timetable for Xiao Yanzi, pressing for the bankruptcy and demolition of Mingyang Factory—it must have been because he had already promised the land to Tianhao Group.

If it weren’t for Zhong Xiao’s sudden revelation, this mystery would probably never have been unraveled.

From Liu Hun’s description of his affairs, Zhong Xiao also understood why Liu Hun was so surprised.

“Master Liu, it looks like Tianhao Group already has it in the bag.

Should we still collaborate with Yan Xuesong?” Zhong Xiao asked.

Liu Hun pondered for a long time before he slowly said, “Yes.

But we must grasp the initiative, even if it means investing more.”

“Got it, I understand.

What about the Mingyang Factory then, should I tell him?” Zhong Xiao asked again.

“Not for now!” Liu Hun thought it wasn’t the right time yet.

“Just make sure he keeps good contact with Tianhao Group’s insider.”

“I understand.”

Just a few days after coming back from meeting with Zhong Xiao, and before Liu Hun had come up with a good plan, a sudden development fell upon him.

“Good news!” Xia Yanran walked into the City Committee office holding a stack of documents.

“What good news?” Liu Hun asked.

Xia Yanran put the documents on the table and clapped her hands, saying, “Here!

Problem solved!

A chemical company wants to set up in Yuhua City and is willing to sign on the remaining workers from Mingyang Factory.

Isn’t that great news?”

Liu Hun mulled it over and realized that it indeed was good news.

He picked up the documents and after reviewing them for a moment, confirmed that it was as she said.

“Alright, I need to prepare to talk with this company.

It’s really wearing me out these days.” After that, Xia Yanran took the documents and headed straight out the door.

“Jingpin Chemical…

How did this come about so suddenly?” Liu Hun always felt something was amiss and immediately called Xiao Yanzi.

“Yanzi, have you heard about this chemical company matter?”

“Mm, I only just found out about it.

It was Secretary Gu who helped make the connection,” Xiao Yanzi said on the other end, her voice sounding a lot more relaxed.

“Secretary Gu?

You mean Mayor Hong’s secretary Gu?” Liu Hun inquired.

“Yes, that’s Secretary Gu.

What about it?” Xiao Yanzi felt Liu Hun was being a bit strange.

“Yanzi, try to stall this deal for as long as you can and tell Xia Yanran to hold off on the negotiations.

Then help me investigate this Jingpin Chemical Company,” Liu Hun told Xiao Yanzi.

“Okay, I’ll call you when I have news.

But we can’t hold off for too long—Mayor Hong is under a lot of pressure,” Xiao Yanzi said before hanging up the phone.

Less than an hour had passed when Liu Hun received a message from Xiao Yanzi.

As it turned out, Jingpin Chemical was originally a subsidiary of the Tianhao Group, but now it had become independent.

Now, everything became clear.

Liu Hun always felt that there was something fishy about this situation, but he couldn’t find any flaws for the moment, and since there was a chemical factory willing to take over the workers from Mingyang Factory, he couldn’t stand in opposition.

After a tense period, Liu Hun received a result that surprised him even more; the chemical factory was to be located in the North District, right next to the coffee plantation.

After learning this news, Liu Hun immediately rushed to the North District.

Upon arrival at the coffee plantation, he saw the Indonesian Su Jialuo, looking furious and rushing to the entrance of the coffee plantation area, coincidentally running into Liu Hun who had just arrived.

“Mr.

Liu, your timing is perfect.

There’s something important I need to discuss with you,” Su Jialuo said, both urgent and angry.

“Let’s talk slowly inside the plantation; don’t be so anxious,” Liu Hun suggested, and he walked into the coffee plantation with Su Jialuo.

The entire plantation layout was planned according to Indonesian local styles.

The soil and climate were similar to Indonesia’s, obviously with some differences, but eliminating these subtle differences showcased Su Jialuo’s high skill.

Now vast tracts of land were already planted with saplings, which seemed likely to mature soon under Su Jialuo’s care.

Once inside the plantation, Liu Hun curiously inquired about several areas, sparking Su Jialuo’s excitement, momentarily making him forget about his anger.

After inspecting the civet breeding base, Liu Hun understood why Su Jialuo had started breeding the civets early, even before the plants were in place, to help them adapt to the local climate and conditions.

Having seen a great deal, the two men then proceeded to Su Jialuo’s office.

It was a typical tropical plantation owner’s office, where plants were more abundant than modern electronic devices.

“Mr.

Liu, this is coffee I brought from my hometown.

Please, have a taste.

If our plantation’s coffee comes out, I’ll be the first to let you try it,” Su Jialuo said, his somewhat dark face filled with pride.

He was delighted to promote his craft abroad, most importantly being entrusted with a loyal task by Uncle Qi.

“Right, I’ve heard that there’s going to be a new chemical enterprise built near our plantation.

I wonder if you’ve heard about this, Mr.

Su,” Liu Hun put down his coffee cup, finally remembering to discuss the serious matter at hand.

Su Jialuo slapped his forehead, fully remembering the issue that had infuriated him.

“Mr.

Liu!

I was just on my way to settle the score with them!”

“Sit down and let’s talk it through, slowly,” Liu Hun soothed, urging Su Jialuo to sit down and talk.

Pounding his knee in frustration, Su Jialuo said, “There must not be a chemical enterprise here!

Otherwise, it will severely affect the quality of both the civets and the coffee, it might even cause the plants and animals to die.”

Liu Hun frowned, his greatest worry now confirmed by Su Jialuo’s words.

“Musang cats and saplings are currently adapting to the environment, and the most important quality assurance for Musang coffee is the digestive and intestinal health of the musang cats.

Otherwise, the coffee beans produced would be utterly substandard.

I wouldn’t even drink them myself, let alone export them to Maywell Company as raw material,” Su Jialuo explained the severity of the issue to Liu Hun.

“I’ll go have a look nearby first and then seek solutions from the relevant leaders.

Don’t worry just yet, and definitely don’t stir up any trouble.

Leave everything to me, and rest assured,” Liu Hun stood up and patted Su Jialuo’s shoulder.

Less than a hundred meters from the coffee plantation lay an entirely different scene, where roaring machines were busily at work with construction.

Many factory buildings had already been erected, and trucks were coming and going, transporting something completely unknown.

Liu Hun finally found the person in charge of the site.

It just so happened that the general manager of Jingpin Chemical, Sun Jin, the mayor Hong Rengui, and Xia Yanran were also present.

Someone nearby was lifting a camera and filming.

“Manager Sun, how much longer will it take for the chemical plant to be fully completed?” Hong Rengui, wearing a hard hat, seemed somewhat dissatisfied with the construction progress.

“Mayor Hong, please rest assured!

Put your mind completely at ease!

Within a month, it will definitely be operational,” Sun Jin promised repeatedly, thumping his chest for emphasis.

Hong Rengui then showed some satisfaction on his face, “Manager Sun, Jingpin Chemical bears a significant responsibility and mission endowed by the government.

Don’t let the government and the people down.”

“Please rest assured, Mayor Hong.

I, Sun Jin, and the Jingpin Chemical Group will definitely deliver a satisfactory response to the government and the people,” Sun Jin confidently stated.

“Manager Sun, can your chemical plant really accommodate the more than ten thousand workers from Mingyang Factory?

Will they need to undergo pre-employment training, just like the workers in the neighboring coffee park area?

They haven’t even begun production yet, and they’re already receiving training,” Xia Yanran asked with some concern.

Although Sun Jin saw that Xia Yanran was young, he knew her position as the director of the City Committee office and dared not take her lightly.

He quickly replied, “Our chemical factory is daring to take on so many workers because there is a definite reason.

The work at our chemical factory is very simple and easy to get the hang of.

Even workers who have never engaged in manual labor will be up to speed in three days.

Director Xia, please be reassured on this matter.”

“As a chemical enterprise, won’t Jingpin Chemical cause pollution to the surrounding environment and water bodies?

And the coffee plantation is just next to you, won’t the pollution you generate affect the surrounding enterprises?” Liu Hun seized the opportunity to ask.

“Well…” Sun Jin didn’t recognize Liu Hun at all, and felt awkward as he glanced at Hong Rengui, thinking that some clueless rookie had shown up from somewhere.

Hong Rengui looked at Liu Hun with some impatience, “What are you doing here?

Can’t you see what kind of occasion this is?

Is it your turn to speak?” With that, he coughed twice, and then his secretary immediately instructed the TV crew, “Edit out those last two sentences.” The camera operator quickly nodded in agreement.

After hearing this, Hong Rengui then spoke with a dignified posture, “It is inevitable that chemical enterprises will have some pollution.

We do not deny or avoid these facts.

We must confront what should be confronted.

However, I believe Manager Sun and Jingpin Chemical will be able to handle these issues.

After all, development inevitably comes with certain sacrifices, something I have always emphasized.

But these sacrifices are not in vain; they’re made in consideration of longer-term development.”

No sooner had Hong Rengui finished speaking than the secretary promptly led the applause, and a ripple of clapping erupted from around.

Liu Hun once again deeply felt the weight of the phrase ‘an insignificant person has little say’ as he stood there, rebuked in public, and could only hold back his frustration quietly.