"Mayor Zhan, hello! I am Cheng Xiuping, sent by Guo Xuyang to find you."
Cheng Xiuping clasped Zhan Qingguo's hand.
"Mr. Cheng, hello! Guo Xuyang mentioned you yesterday.
From what I know, you, Mr. Cheng, are a leading figure in our province's real estate industry.
Please, have a seat."
"Not at all, that's just the kind words from friends.
Mayor Zhan, shall we discuss the matter of those factory buildings?"
Cheng Xiuping said as he sat down.
"I believe Mr. Cheng is already familiar with these factory buildings. Please state your requirements."
"The location of these factory buildings has actually caused significant problems for our urban construction, but no one has had the capability to acquire them.
This time, I am acting on behalf of Guo Xuyang and wish to purchase all of these factory buildings.
Of course, this will require your strong support, Mayor Zhan."
"Purchase them all? Do you know how much that would cost?"
Zhan Qingguo was taken aback by Cheng Xiuping's words.
"I've calculated it. If it were just to buy the factory buildings, thirty billion would be enough.
Although they are factory buildings, the equipment inside is old. Even selling them as scrap metal wouldn't fetch much, let alone repairing and reusing them.
However, the main expense lies in the resettlement of personnel, which is where I'll need your support.
From what I understand, there are still over three thousand people living in the dilapidated housing within these factory premises. This is also the most troublesome issue for urban renovation.
Am I correct in this assessment?"
"Mr. Cheng, your understanding of these factory buildings is beyond my expectations.
It makes me wonder if you truly desire these factory buildings."
"Mayor Zhan, in fact, who acquires these factory buildings is not important.
What matters is how to properly resettle these people and achieve a win-win situation for both the city and the enterprises.
Don't you agree?"
"Mr. Cheng, please elaborate on how to achieve this win-win situation."
"The people in the factory buildings have been reluctant to move because there's no suitable living environment. I can provide that.
I can also provide the thirty billion for the factory buildings with actual funds.
However, these areas must be developed by me and Guo Xuyang, and Mayor Zhan, you must provide support."
"This is a good thing, why wouldn't I support it?"
"I believe Mayor Zhan should consider carefully before speaking."
Cheng Xiuping said, taking a sip of tea.
"You mean external influence?"
"Precisely. I cannot do all this work only for others to reap the benefits."
"Rest assured, as long as you can arrange suitable housing for these over three thousand people, the ownership of the factory buildings will be yours."
"I can provide housing for the resettlement of these over three thousand people.
However, greed knows no bounds, and some people will inevitably have various demands. I will need Mayor Zhan's assistance then, and someone to mediate."
"That is not a problem.
However, yesterday Guo Xuyang mentioned his plan to build a comprehensive community integrating kindergarten, primary school, junior high school, and high school.
And a nursing center that combines maternal and child healthcare with elder care."
"Yes, he has that intention.
Our country is now facing an aging population, isn't it?
There are many elderly people, and he is contributing to society and easing the government's burden."
"This project must be supported.
However, it must comply with the overall urban planning. Otherwise, it will affect the overall coordination, which we cannot allow."
"Please rest assured about that. In fact, it would be best to build the nursing center within the residential complex, making it convenient for the elderly to age in place."
"The factory buildings are not all contiguous. Will this cause any issues?"
"That's why your coordination is needed.
My company will liaise with the people you assign regarding these factory buildings, follow normal procedures, and simultaneously coordinate the resettlement of the three thousand plus people."
"Agreed. When shall we proceed with the paperwork?"
"Of course, the sooner the better.
You know, the big one will be moved in half a year.
This is an opportunity.
If possible, I believe Mayor Zhan still has a chance for further advancement."
Cheng Xiuping certainly knew what Mayor Zhan and others like him desired most.
"Thank you for your kind words, Mr. Cheng.
Regardless of advancement or not, solving problems for the common people and eliminating historical issues is my responsibility as mayor. I am duty-bound to do so."
Anyone can speak grandly, anyone can say pretty words. This is a perfect example of hypocrisy.
Cheng Xiuping thought to himself, but he still said with a smile, "Rest assured, brother, I will absolutely not let you down.
At that time, I will personally host a banquet to celebrate you."
Mutual support, that is the standard for win-win.
"Then it's settled. Please arrange for someone to come tomorrow to complete the procedures through the normal channels."
"Mayor Zhan, I won't disturb you any further."
Cheng Xiuping stood up and shook hands with Zhan Qingguo.
"Alright, see you."
"Yang Zi, it's settled. We'll start the procedures tomorrow."
As soon as Cheng Xiuping got into the car, he called Guo Xuyang.
"That's great. How much?"
"Thirty billion, plus the resettlement of over three thousand people."
"This condition seems a bit steep.
Thirty billion is acceptable. What about the resettlement of over three thousand people?"
"I've acquired all of the factory buildings."
"Oh my, elder brother, you're truly capable.
I thought it would be good enough to get two, but I didn't expect you to get them all.
This additional condition is not a loss. But have you thought about how to resettle them?"
"In the south, I developed a residential complex, didn't I?
The houses are currently hard to sell.
This conveniently solves my problem."
"Brilliant, truly brilliant.
It would be against heavenly principles if you, brother, didn't get rich."
Guo Xuyang said sincerely.
"It's just a matter of moving from one hand to another.
The occupancy rate of the southern complex will increase instantly, and I can earn another wave from the development of the land here."
"Mr. Cheng, why did you encourage me to pursue these factory buildings back then?
Did you already have this plan?"
"I had this idea, but without your involvement, this condition would likely not have been met."
"Don't be modest. I don't have that much influence.
I now realize that this business world is truly not something people like me can handle."
"You shouldn't be so humble. If it weren't for you, how could I have acquired all these factory buildings so easily?
You choose two pieces of land. I will have them start designing the rest and develop them into high-end residential communities."
"If you say that, then we're being too formal.
I have no other requests, I just want to build a place where everyone can live together."
"Alright then, I'll have people design them together.
We can review them then, and if anything is unsuitable, we'll modify it."
"Professional matters should be handled by professionals. I trust your judgment, elder brother."
Guo Xuyang flattered him profusely.
"As long as you agree, everything is easy to handle."
"What about the relocation matter?"
"Tomorrow, my side will arrange for people to liaise with the government departments. As long as their demands are not too high, it will be manageable.
I'm just afraid some people might cause trouble and deliberately sabotage things, which we must guard against."
"Dealing with such matters should not be difficult for you, elder brother, right?"
"Hahaha, you think too highly of me.
As long as Mayor Zhan can keep them in check, there will be no problem."
"I believe elder brother must have a solution."
"That's how things are. We just have to wait for good news."
Cheng Xiuping did not answer Guo Xuyang's question but continued on his own.
"We must have a drink. I've made plans with Fatty tonight."
"Alright then, see you tonight."