Chapter 464: Old Master Chen's Enlightenment

Chen Yang, will the spatial layout of the Dongjiang New City residential complex you're developing be a bit larger than that of the Sunshine Garden residential area? If the layout there is larger, we might as well sell this house and go over there to get a new place.

Old Master Chen is still quite satisfied with the environment of the Yangguan Garden residential area, except the living room is too small; every time he comes over to see his grandson, he feels it's very cramped.

Chen Yang said to Old Master Chen: 'I plan to develop Dongjiang New City into the largest residential complex in Xingcheng; the unit layouts there will definitely be larger than those in the Sunshine Garden residential area.'

But the Sunshine Garden residential area nearby has Xingcheng's best educational and medical resources, and life is very convenient. Dongjiang New City over there is still in the early stages of development; everything depends on the municipal government's re-planning. In the short term, I don't advise you to move your house over there.

Old Master Chen asked Chen Yang: 'Your project claims an investment of 150 billion yuan, yet you haven't planned these basic supporting facilities—medical, educational, and daily life—into it?'

Chen Yang said: 'I'm waiting for the Xingcheng municipal government's planning. If they have no plan, I will then prepare private schools and private hospitals myself.'

As for living facilities, I plan to build a forty-six-story comprehensive commercial building and a commercial pedestrian street at the center of the residential area.

Old Master Chen said calmly: 'As far as I know, the relevant supporting facilities for Dongjiang New City have been planned by the municipal authorities; they've just been held up, probably waiting for your attitude. I heard you moved the funds invested in Dongjiang New City over to Shencheng?'

Chen Yang nodded. In front of Old Master Chen, he had no need to hide anything and said directly: 'Although Wang Haifeng has taken on the Dongjiang Second Bridge project, since he has already developed a greedy interest in the Dongjiang New City project, he won't easily give it up. Sooner or later, he will find an excuse to come back.'

'To prevent him from pulling tricks behind the scenes, I must prepare myself mentally to cut losses in advance.'

Old Master Chen shook his head slightly and said: 'Chen Yang, doing this will put the Xingcheng municipal government in a passive position. Mayor Sun has made great sacrifices for the Dongjiang New City project; this behavior of yours is like stabbing him in the back. This dirty trick, was it suggested by that guy Hu Shiyou?'

Chen Yang gave an embarrassed laugh.

Old Master Chen continued: 'Mayor Sun's strong support for you is one kind of interest; Hu Shiyou giving you advice is also an interest. Regardless of which side's interest, you must maintain a balance. By giving all the benefits to Hu Shiyou, you are harming Mayor Sun's interests. He can tolerate you now only for the sake of the bigger picture. Once the Dongjiang New City project is finished, it will be hard for you to get his support again.'

Chen Yang whispered in his own defense: 'Old Master Chen, I'm just worried that Mayor Sun can't stand against the forces behind Wang Haifeng, so I'm seeking a backup plan for myself.'

Old Master Chen gave a light chuckle toward Chen Yang and sighed: 'You're still young! The Dongjiang New City project ties not only Mayor Sun's interests but also those of the Xingcheng Municipal Party Committee Secretary. With these two backing you, even that full-time deputy secretary has to weigh his position.'

Moreover, you need to understand one thing: Wang Haiyang's opinion does not necessarily represent that person's view. Dongjiangsheng is not anyone's private backyard. Business competition can ultimately only be resolved through business means.

Chen Yang seemed to have an insight: 'Old Master Chen, does it mean that as long as my Dongjiang New City project runs smoothly, Wang Haifeng won't get that person's support?'

Old Master Chen did not directly answer Chen Yang, but said: 'At the groundbreaking ceremony of the Dongjiang New City project, the leading officials of the provincial Party Committee all attended. That already shows their stance.'

Chen Yang immediately understood Old Master Chen's meaning.

No wonder Sun Changqing dares to vow severe punishment for saboteurs; it turns out he has the backing of the provincial Party Committee secretary and the governor.

Chen Yang had previously worried that if Wang Haifeng's renovation project for the old city around Dongjiang Second Bridge encountered obstacles, he would make a comeback and even use the full-time deputy secretary's power to forcibly seize his assets. It turned out to be just a false alarm.

Since Sun Changqing, Liu Jianghua, and Old Master Chen have all indicated that the Dongjiang New City project will face no obstruction, Chen Yang also found his backbone.

The next morning, Chen Yang went directly to Mayor Sun Changqing's office.

'Mayor Sun, I plan to launch the construction of Phase One and Phase Two of Dongjiang New City simultaneously; could you help resolve the municipal basic supporting services all at once?'

Mayor Sun Changqing thought he had misheard, and suspiciously asked Chen Yang: 'You little brat, you moved all the money to invest in Shencheng; where do you get the funds to carry out two projects at once?'

Chen Yang laughed: 'Mayor Sun, my money is just invested, not thrown into the sea. If my finances really had a problem, those bank bigwigs would probably end up living at my place.'

Mayor Sun Changqing still had some reservations: 'Chen Yang, the government can arrange the relevant supporting facilities for you. But you also need to put up real money. Don't let it happen that after the construction is finished you can't come up with the cash, forcing the contractors to come to the municipal government to collect debts.'

Chen Yang said to Mayor Sun: 'Mayor Sun, I have so many industries in Dongjiangsheng, all operating very stably. You don't need to worry about contractors causing trouble for the municipal government.'

Moreover, the contractors for Phases One and Two are all my friends; even if I encounter financial problems, they won't cause trouble for the municipal government.

Mayor Sun Changqing actually wasn't worried that Chen Yang couldn't come up with the money; mainly, it was Chen Yang's attitude displayed in the Dongjiang New City project that disappointed him. He didn't know when Chen Yang might change his stance again.

'Chen Yang, stop talking nonsense. Of the 30 billion yuan loan you have in Shencheng, if you can mobilize 5 billion back, I will immediately resolve the supporting facilities issue for Phase One and Phase Two of Dongjiang New City.'

Chen Yang hesitated a bit, then said to Mayor Sun: 'The loans in Shencheng are disbursed in installments; the early funds have already been used to purchase land use rights. If you insist on 5 billion before solving Dongjiang New City's problem, I can first borrow this amount from Xinghui Financial Investment Company.'

Mayor Sun Changqing knew Chen Yang was a shareholder of Xinghui Financial Investment Company, and immediately nodded: 'As long as Xinghui Financial Investment Company can lend you the money, I have no objection here.'

In front of Mayor Sun, Chen Yang directly called Yexin.

'Sister Xin, I'm short on funds for the Dongjiang New City project; can the company lend me five billion yuan for temporary turnover?'

'Sure, when it's time to repay, just use an overseas account!'

'Okay!'

'Alright then, this afternoon I'll have Yao Xia transfer the money to your company's account.'

On Yexin's side, she seemed a bit busy; after finishing the matter, she hung up directly.

Chen Yang put away his phone and said to Mayor Sun: 'Mayor Sun, can you now fulfill your promise?'