CHAPTER 427: CHAPTER 418: COMPETING FOR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

The so-called gift Liu Zhenyun mentioned is well understood by everyone as the bribe for Huang Wenhai’s help. In today’s society, how can things get done without bribes?

The redevelopment of Situong Town in Wancheng East City was unanimously approved by the city’s leadership and is to be handled by the Urban Construction Bureau. The power over life and death is undoubtedly in the hands of Huang Wenhai. Now, as Wancheng develops rapidly, some villages face relocation for housing reform, so this project only starts with Situong Town. Subsequently, five or six more villages will be developed and relocated. This is an unlimited vast profit!

In the office of Celestial One Pavilion Real Estate Company, Su Jinzhi also received the news about the redevelopment of Situong Town. For Celestial One Pavilion, this is undoubtedly a great opportunity to make money!

Situong Town is not small, with over three hundred households in total. If they win this project, it will be a considerable profit, at least enough to recover the expenses spent over the past month. Therefore, Su Jinzhi particularly cherishes the opportunity to seize this chance!

"Lin Mu, I just got the news that Situong Town in Wancheng East City is going to undergo demolition and reconstruction. This is a big project! We must secure it!" Su Jinzhi said excitedly, as if seeing a glimmer of light in the dark night. Securing this project is like a heavy rain over parched land during a prolonged drought!

"That’s great, but with so many real estate companies in Wancheng, who wouldn’t want a piece of this profitable project? Can it come to us?" Lin Mu asked.

"I have already investigated. This redevelopment involves building thirty-storey high-rise residential buildings and complexes. Constructing such buildings requires a national level two qualification or above. In Wancheng, only we, the Chen Group, and Liu’s Company qualify. This means the Urban Construction Bureau will choose from amongst our three companies. If we handle it well, we definitely have a chance!" Su Jinzhi said.

"Auntie, if we secure this project, how much can we earn?" Lin Mu asked.

"At least five hundred million!" Su Jinzhi said, unable to hide her excitement.

The area of Situong Town is not small, and all high-rises to be undertaken mean a profit of five hundred million isn’t a problem. This is Su Jinzhi’s conservative estimate. By saving some costs and avoiding any accidents or surprises, six hundred million is not difficult!

"Five hundred million?" Lin Mu’s eyes lit up after hearing this. This is definitely a huge temptation for Lin Mu. For so long, he has only been investing money in this, and it’s time to recover some costs.

"Auntie, with such a large project, we must secure it no matter what. The upfront funding is not an issue. Leave that to me. But Auntie, I’m not skilled in the bidding process, so I’ll have to trouble you to handle that!" Lin Mu said.

Lin Mu’s solution to the upfront funding matter undoubtedly tackled the biggest worry for Su Jinzhi. The issue of insufficient initial funds worried her the most. Since Lin Mu agreed to resolve it, there was no need to fret anymore!

And as for securing the redevelopment project of Situong Town, Su Jinzhi felt it was not difficult. She had confidence in this aspect. After all, she had been in the real estate field for so long. Although Qi Shangjing had always been unreliable, she still had a few acquaintances in the Urban Construction Bureau.

"Lin Mu, rest assured. As long as we have the initial funds, the bidding process won’t be difficult. I’ll go to the Urban Construction Bureau this afternoon to finalize this!" Su Jinzhi said confidently.

"Great! Thank you, Auntie!" Lin Mu grinned. This way, the matter was as good as settled. After so long, the profits could finally be expected!

In the afternoon, Su Jinzhi drove to the Urban Construction Bureau. She knew Director Wang there, having worked with him on some city planning projects before.

That’s why Su Jinzhi felt confident about securing the project in Situong Town since Director Wang had considerable influence in the Urban Construction Bureau and spoke effectively. However, Su Jinzhi didn’t know that Liu Zhenyun had already been in contact with Huang Wenhai from the Urban Construction Bureau long before!

When compared to a director and a section chief, it was clear who held more power. So the matter wasn’t as simple as Su Jinzhi imagined!

At the Urban Construction Bureau, Su Jinzhi went directly to Director Wang’s office.

"Oh, President Su is here." Director Wang greeted her with a welcoming smile in the office.

"Haha, Director Wang, long time no see!" Su Jinzhi smiled and shook hands with Director Wang.

"Come, President Su, have a seat over here!" Director Wang gestured with his hand to a chair.

Su Jinzhi nodded and sat down, "Director Wang, I heard that the City Government plans to redevelop Situong Town, and that the Urban Construction Bureau is responsible for the aspects of project relocation and demolition. So I wonder if Director Wang could do us a favor and let Celestial One Pavilion take on the project in Situong Town?"

Director Wang looked at Su Jinzhi and smiled. In fact, he had long anticipated that she was here for the relocation and redevelopment of Situong Town. In the past, Director Wang might have easily helped with such matters!

But that wasn’t possible anymore, because just before Su Jinzhi arrived, Director Huang Wenhai had already held a meeting where it was decided that Liu Real Estate Company would undertake the relocation and redevelopment project in Situong Town!

The director had spoken, and as just a small office director, Director Wang naturally didn’t have the strength to contend with him. And Director Wang understood very well that it’s because Liu’s Company must have offered a great gift!

"President Su, I am truly sorry. If it were any other project, I might be able to help. However, regarding the redevelopment project of Situong Town, I really have no ability to aid you!" Director Wang said apologetically.

Su Jinzhi frowned and looked at Director Wang, asking, "What’s going on? Given Director Wang’s position in the bureau, it shouldn’t be difficult?"

"In the past, this indeed wouldn’t have been difficult. But just before you arrived, it was already determined that this project is to be given to Liu’s Company, and it was a direct order from Director Huang himself. Haha, you know, compared to the director, I’m really not on the same level of power, and I can’t contradict the director, right?" Director Wang explained.

"Liu’s Real Estate Company?" Su Jinzhi frowned.

From what she heard, she more or less understood the reason. Yet Su Jinzhi hadn’t expected that Liu’s Company could attach itself to the big tree that was Huang Wenhai. If this was really the case, the task would be challenging. This was a very profitable opportunity, and the meat was very fatty, so Su Jinzhi highly valued this project.

Director Wang nodded, "That’s right. Director Huang has already handed this project to Liu Real Estate Company to execute. Frankly, President Su, because this project is very profitable, and funded by the City Government with national funds, the benefits are even greater, so naturally, it’s going to require investing some!"