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Chapter 963 - Chapter 963 Chapter 963 Well-Informed (Asking for Monthly

Chapter 963: Chapter 963: Well-Informed (Asking for Monthly Tickets, Part 3) Chapter 963: Chapter 963: Well-Informed (Asking for Monthly Tickets, Part 3) Director Zhang Baishu’s face looked rather unpleasant; he had seen a warehouse by the roadside just moments ago.

He wanted to go in and see what kind of saplings were inside, but the warehouse keeper directly obstructed him–declaring the warehouse a restricted area off-limits to unauthorized personnel.

The warehouse keeper had long been envious of the guards’ treatment and didn’t allow anyone through the door.

Director Zhang couldn’t help feeling unhappy, but he couldn’t say anything–the warehouse was indeed a sensitive area.

Now, seeing one heavy truck after another entering, he felt even more unhappy.

Vice Director Wang, however, didn’t care about the formalities and ran directly to a high spot to see what was being brought into the warehouse.

As previously mentioned, Feng Jun’s three warehouses were connected. One of the warehouses was left by the previous official, Li Ning, and was built in an open area; the latter two were relatively hidden.

However, while the warehouses were relatively hidden, the surrounding hilly terrain allowed for a clear view from the right spot, especially from the mountain north of the backyard.

The forestry bureau staff couldn’t enter the backyard, but by finding a high spot, they could vaguely see inside the warehouses, especially the one closest to the backyard, which actually only had a steel structure roof and no walls.

After observing for a long time, Vice Director Wang came down and asked Li Shishi sternly, “What exactly is inside the warehouse? This place is for afforestation, not for using as a storage depot!”

Director Zhang lit a cigarette, clearly disliking his subordinate’s actions, thinking to himself that he hadn’t given any indication for him to step forward.

He knew that Xiao Wang was trying to climb the ranks by seizing this opportunity, but he couldn’t say much–Xiao Wang was right; while building warehouses here was acceptable, constructing three was unnecessary and inappropriate for a transfer station.

Li Shishi blinked, attempting to stubbornly resist, “The warehouse is also a necessary facility for afforestation.”

“Don’t give me all these excuses,” Vice Director Wang snapped with a stern face, “Tell the warehouse keeper, we want to go in and inspect.”

Li Shishi continued to argue, “But the three warehouses together are not that big, just 20,000-30,000 square meters in a four square kilometer area, not even one percent.”

Vice Director Wang’s face grew darker, “Why don’t you say they are less than 200,000-300,000 square meters? Just because you say it’s not big doesn’t mean it isn’t big.”

Li Shishi, still showing her youthful defiance and recently a bit arrogant, couldn’t help retorting, “Others can develop real estate; we are just building two warehouses…who are we bothering?”

You dare talk back? Vice Director Wang grew even more irritated, “Young lady, make it clear, your villa’s land use is already exceeding limits, what secretive things are in your warehouse?”

“Is this something your forestry bureau should manage?” A sophisticated-looking woman spoke out, coldly staring at him, “According to the contract, as long as the coverage isn’t less than eighty percent, shouldn’t the roads also not be made so wide?”

Vice Director Wang glanced at her, annoyed, “Whether it’s reached eighty percent or not, it’s not for you to decide!”

“Quite bold,” the sophisticated woman sneered, “I’m temporarily storing some items in the warehouse, do you want to inspect them?”

Vice Director Wang was genuinely trying to please the Yu Family, but hearing this woman’s words, he realized she was no small figure, so he asked, “Then may I ask, who are you, Miss?”

Vice Director Wang, now past fifty, was just trying to be trendy by calling her ‘Miss.’ Heaven knows, he had no intentions of flirting–because he felt that, although she was young and beautiful, she was probably someone he couldn’t afford to offend.

But what Yang Yuxin hated the most was being harassed by these older men; her expression darkened, “Who I am is not something you’re qualified to ask. Go ask someone from Shengshi Group, and then you might have an idea.”

Vice Director Wang actually did go to ask Director Qi.

Director Qi gave Yang Yuxin a look, understanding the situation. On the day of the auction, to avoid conflict of interest, he hadn’t attended and therefore hadn’t seen Yang Yuxin, but he knew that Eldest Gu’s younger brother’s wife was very beautiful.

Seeing him looking over, Yang Yuxin’s gaze swept by indifferently; she didn’t even spare him a glance, a complete disregard.

Director Qi was annoyed internally, but couldn’t make it apparent, only quietly responding, “Most likely a person from Ji Yuan, you should ignore her.”

Vice Director Wang felt indignant, “But their warehouse is indeed a bit excessive, forestry land shouldn’t be repurposed for other uses!”

Director Qi really didn’t understand this, and after thinking it over he asked softly, “Is there a specific regulation?”

Vice Director Wang hesitated for a moment, “It’s not… explicitly defined, but there are several relevant clauses that can be leveraged.”

Not explicitly defined, and you still bring this up to me, Director Qi scoffed internally; against the Gu Family’s daughter-in-law, you still plan to distort reality–thinking too much, aren’t you?

The Yu Family definitely wouldn’t fear the Gu Family, but although the Gu Family’s foundation was slightly weaker, their current momentum was strong and would only grow stronger in the coming years. For such a foe, he, as a son-in-law of the Yu Family, didn’t even have the authority to decide to offend them.

Still, the same principle applies; opponents of equal standing won’t act irrationally against each other without careful consideration beforehand.

Mr. Wang planning to use “interpretation” of the rules to trouble the Gu Family, well, he’s clearly thought too much.

So Director Qi spoke nonchalantly, “If there’s no rule, then forget it. Some tactics can only be used on ordinary people.”

Vice Director Wang instantly understood–this woman is no ordinary person, I better not stir up any trouble.

However, it wasn’t long before Director Qi became unsettled while it was still light out.

He saw a person walking out from the backyard, tall and handsome–could it be anyone other than Feng Jun?

In fact, he had Feng Jun’s audiovisual materials, so he definitely could not have recognized the wrong person.

A spark ignited in his heart, so much so that he couldn’t even wait for his assistant to step forward and mediate. Instead, he directly challenged, “President Feng, this traffic jam you’ve created is quite unique. Have you… built a new high-speed train station in the manor?”

Feng Jun glanced at him and spoke with a smile, “Sorry… who are you?”

There were no other words that could express more blatant contempt than those.

Director Qi nearly died from anger–I have your audiovisual materials, and you don’t have mine?

In reality, he had vastly overestimated himself. He wanted to buy land from Luohua, so of course, he would study Luohua’s boss, but Luohua had no intention of selling the land. Knowing that Yu Family wanted to buy the land was enough; why bother analyzing who specifically was responsible?

Realizing this point, Director Qi became even angrier. Thinking about how he had been kept waiting for over two hours, his anger intensified–there are people who bully, but never like this.

However, Director Qi did have one advantage; although he often commanded others with superiority, he could keep his cool during significant matters.

So he casually said, “I’m Qi Wukui, Vice Chairman of Shengshi Group. Could I have a moment to talk to you privately, perhaps?”

He spoke politely, but the blunt and straightforward request upon meeting showed he was already out of patience.

After Feng Jun was taken aback for a moment, he smiled and nodded, “Sure, I didn’t realize Director Qi was so impatient.”

Hearing this, Director Qi could hardly restrain himself, “Heh, my nature isn’t generally impatient… but it’s been forced out.”

His words were tinged with sarcasm, but Feng Jun’s ability to fire back cool remarks wasn’t bad either, “Oh, I must have misunderstood then. I thought someone who could endure a traffic jam for over forty minutes would be rather patient.”

Upon hearing this, Qi Wukui realized he wouldn’t win in a war of words. As they walked to one side, he pointed to a small white building, “Is that the Jade building rumored in the outside world?”

Feng Jun looked at him in surprise and nodded with a smile, “Director Qi is well-informed.”

“Just curious,” Qi Wukui did not elaborate on the source of his information but casually said, “Such a fine building, I would really love to take a closer look.”

“I’m sorry about that,” Feng Jun replied with a smile, “That’s my private place; it has nothing to do with its value.”

Others only saw how much money the Jade building was worth, but for him, its privacy was what he valued most.

Qi Wukui didn’t think his request to take a closer look would be granted–given their unfriendly interactions so far, how could the other party possibly oblige?

Hearing that the other party didn’t care about money, he felt it was a bit tricky, but… business still had to be discussed, “This piece of land, if Shengshi buys it, we can isolate an area for you to ensure no disturbance from outsiders.”

“Thanks for your concern, Director Qi,” Feng Jun answered, nonchalantly before swiftly changing the subject, “Even if I don’t sell the land, I can protect myself quite well. Why bother going through all this?”

Qi Wukui turned his head to seriously observe him, speaking slowly, “You and Ji Yuan Company, wanting to acquire such a large piece of land, isn’t very realistic… nearly ten square kilometers, and it’s also a riverside district.”

Feng Jun could guess that the other would assume so. He chuckled dismissively, “I don’t know why you would think that, but let me repeat, Ji Yuan is Ji Yuan, and I am me. I don’t even have a company, just a natural person.”

“A natural person… heh,” Qi Wukui smiled strangely–do you think I’m stupid?

The urban planning of Zhengyang City has already reached here. With the acceleration of urbanization and rural hollowing out, it’s only a matter of time before this becomes part of the city.

Since the other party wouldn’t admit the possibility of co-developing the area with Ji Yuan, Qi Wukui was done with pleasantries. He stated outright, “We are looking to acquire these two pieces of land, not specifically targeting you… Only by the river can we elevate the standards.”

That was the truth, although Shengshi Company intended to create a smart town and not just real estate development, the strip of land outside Luohua Manor had limited river views available.

Ji Yuan Company didn’t mind because Yang Yuxin’s original intent was to protect Luohua Manor, without profit motives in this project.

Feng Jun also realized that the other party saw acquiring his land as a necessity. However, that was their necessity, not his, so he very straightforwardly stated, “Perhaps you won’t believe it, but when I bought this land, I never once thought of developing real estate.”

“That’s even better,” Qi Wukui’s face lit up with a smile, interested as he spoke, “I heard you’re not against a property swap?”

(Happy Xiaonian everyone! An extra update for Xiaonian night. Coming up next, readers might be busy preparing for the New Year, and there might be less time to vote. For those who still have monthly tickets, please cast your votes.)