"Xiao Chuan, is anything major going to happen?" Li Ya asked, her face filled with worry, as she already knew what had transpired.
"I'm not sure. We'll wait for Dao Ge's news!" Qin Chuan shook his head. "Let's head up first and not keep the people inside waiting anxiously!"
As long as that old scoundrel Han Shifei was still around, he would be a thorn in their side, and no one knew when he would resort to underhanded tactics. The animosity between the two sides had deepened considerably. Qin Chuan's side ventured into the sand quarry business, and Han Shifei, in turn, poached their staff and entered the real estate business. Qin Chuan even suspected Han Shifei might open a supermarket to compete with him!
They went up to the second floor and found everyone waiting for them.
"Qin Chuan, what did Han Shifei say to you?" Zhang Bingshan asked as soon as they entered.
"Qin Chuan, if that Han Shifei bothers you again, just say the word. This Yongnan County isn't his domain. We brothers just can't be bothered with him!" Boss Ge chimed in. Many people had witnessed Han Shifei whispering to Qin Chuan earlier, and they had also seen Qin Chuan's men riding motorcycles away. Something must have happened. Ye Qingping remained silent but also looked at Qin Chuan.
"Everyone, don't worry, it's nothing major!" Qin Chuan thanked them for their concern and took out cigarettes to hand around. "That old scoundrel just plays some petty tricks that aren't fit for the stage. Let's just continue our business."
The morning passed quickly. Around noon, the atmosphere in Yongnan Grand Hotel was incredibly lively. People were toasting each other, as Zhang Bingshan, Boss Ge, and Shang Bingrong had each purchased a commercial property. During the banquet, Qin Chuan's phone rang. Seeing it was Zheng Chengdao, he apologized and stepped outside to take the call.
"Boss, something's happened!" Zheng Chengdao said directly. "Manager Hu, who was working on the road construction, and his crew were beaten up, and a lot of the machinery was damaged!"
"Damn his ancestors!" Qin Chuan cursed furiously, his face darkening. Earlier during the meal, Ye Qingping had subtly hinted that several major real estate developers he knew were likely to start construction in Yongnan County soon. This was a rare opportunity, and anyone who cooperated with these developers would get rich. At such a critical juncture, if the roads leading to the sand quarry couldn't even be repaired, what kind of cooperation could they discuss?
"Boss, we absolutely cannot let this go!" Zheng Chengdao on the other end of the line was also furious, as he was responsible for the road construction.
"Dao Ge, don't rush. How are Manager Hu and the others?" Qin Chuan calmed Zheng Chengdao down.
"I'm on my way to the hospital with them now."
"Alright, call me when you get to the hospital."
After ending the call, Qin Chuan returned to the private room, his face now wearing a bright smile as he continued to chat and joke with everyone. During this time, Ye Qingping brought up the matter of Xinhua Electronics Factory. When everyone learned that Qin Chuan intended to take over the factory, they were all very surprised. The industry shift was too significant, almost unrelated to his current businesses.
"Qin Chuan, don't tell us you also understand high-tech?" Shang Bingrong asked first. He had a direct stake in this, and he wondered if Qin Chuan taking over Xinhua Electronics Factory would affect his own interests. The others were more curious, asking Qin Chuan why he decided to take over the factory. Almost everyone present was well aware of the factory's reputation. It was truly a hot potato, and ordinary people wouldn't dare to get involved, lest they burn themselves and go bankrupt.
"I don't know much about technology, but who says you have to understand high-tech knowledge to run a factory!" Qin Chuan explained with a smile. "As the boss, I only need to grasp the overall picture and the correct direction of the factory. The rest can be left to those who truly understand high-tech, and then there won't be any problems."
"Wow, that's so insightful! I need to jot that down in my little notebook!" Zhang Bingshan exclaimed, slapping the table excitedly. The insights he gained today were invaluable, with many points of knowledge benefiting him greatly. The others were also impressed by Qin Chuan's words, and their perception of him completely changed. At that moment, everyone finally understood why this young man had achieved so much in just over half a year. His vision, wisdom, and ability to handle various situations were far beyond their reach. Everyone was curious about how Qin Chuan acquired so much knowledge that surpassed ordinary understanding.
Towards the end of the banquet, Ye Qingping subtly indicated that the matter of Xinhua Electronics Factory could still be discussed. Qin Chuan nodded in agreement, saying they could sit down and talk properly after he finished dealing with the housing development project.
After the banquet, Qin Chuan saw everyone off and immediately drove straight to the county hospital. In a hospital room, he saw the injured Manager Hu and his crew. Manager Hu's full name was Hu Shengjun. His head had been gashed open and was bandaged thickly. Several of his men were also bruised and swollen, groaning in their hospital beds.
Upon Qin Chuan's arrival, they immediately started complaining and demanding compensation and responsibility for their medical expenses. Qin Chuan had nothing to say about this. He assured everyone that not only would he cover their medical expenses, but he would also provide a bonus for nutrition once they recovered. The most important thing now was for them to heal. His words calmed everyone down, and the atmosphere in the room became harmonious again.
Only then did Qin Chuan begin to understand the detailed sequence of events. According to Manager Hu and his team's recollection, around eleven o'clock this morning, while they were working on road construction, a group of people suddenly appeared. They claimed to be villagers from the area and that the mountain where they were building the road belonged to their village. They demanded compensation and threatened to stop work if they didn't comply. As soon as Manager Hu's crew exchanged a few words with them, the attackers immediately started a brawl, wielding weapons. Caught off guard, everyone was hit. The excavators, loaders, and dump trucks were all damaged. These individuals also smashed the phones of Manager Hu and his crew, acting as if they wanted to see the matter through to the bitter end.
"Boss, those people are clearly talking nonsense!" Bai Xiaoguang said indignantly. "The barren mountain we're building the road on is desolate, miles away from that village. It's state-owned land. Moreover, we had already notified the Highway Bureau and the Land Administration Bureau in advance, and all our procedures are legal and compliant."
Qin Chuan raised his hand to stop Bai Xiaoguang. It was obvious that Han Shifei was behind this, and he had even arrogantly informed Qin Chuan in advance that morning. This was a blatant declaration of war, deliberately choosing this day to cause trouble, just to see how Qin Chuan's side would retaliate...