Chapter 620: Repaying Xingcheng Public Security's Favor

After the meal, Chen Yang had Chen Bing bring him to meet Wang Junwu, the chief of Xingcheng Public Security Bureau.

Regarding the project to contract the family housing of the City Public Security Bureau, Chen Yang first asked Wang Junwu for his opinion. After confirming that the other party had no intention of profiting from this project, he agreed to take it on.

Chen Yang's plan was also simple. After building the houses, he would sell them to the Public Security Bureau's staff at cost. Any extra houses would be freely allocated by the Bureau.

"Chen Yang, your plan sacrifices too much, doesn't it? Doing this is essentially working for free. You might even end up losing money!" After leaving Chief Wang's house, Chen Bing expressed his incomprehension of Chen Yang's actions.

Chen Yang frankly told him: "I'm doing this to repay you a favor. Of course, it also makes Liu Shijie owe me a favor. In the future, when he works for me, he'll be more diligent. Overall, I won't lose out."

Upon hearing that, Chen Bing didn't say anything else. After returning home, he told his father Old Master Chen: "Dad, Chen Yang took on that project from our bureau. But he didn't ask for any profit. Do you think it's appropriate?"

Old Master Chen calmly said: "If Chen Yang thinks it's appropriate, and you chiefs think it's appropriate, then it is appropriate."

Chen Bing asked Old Master Chen: "Dad, do you mean Chen Yang wants to get closer to our chief?"

Old Master Chen gave Chen Bing a sideways glance and said unhappily: "Even if your chief's face is big, can it compare to Governor Liu's? Chen Yang is now a big shot close to Governor Liu; who wants to get close to whom is still uncertain!"

Chen Bing immediately realized. He muttered to himself: "No wonder Chief Wang specifically asked Chen Yang to take this project; it turns out he wants to connect with the governor!"

After thinking a bit, he felt it wasn't right. "Dad, since Chief Wang is the one seeking Chen Yang's help, how could that kid take it on without making any money?"

"This problem isn't hard to explain." Old Master Chen calmly said: "Chen Yang isn't short of money; he lacks official backing. Governor Liu, after all, is the superior overseeing the whole bureau and can't attend to everything. Those minor troubles, however, are exactly the sort that your chief can easily resolve."

"Now I get it!" Chen Bing, enlightened by Old Master Chen's comment, finally understood Chen Yang's intention. Since this project wouldn't cause Chen Yang a loss, he felt relieved.

After Chen Yang parted ways with Chen Bing, he immediately called Liu Shijie and summoned him back to Xingcheng overnight.

Upon hearing that Chen Yang had taken on a non‑profitable project, Liu Shijie said with some worry: "Chen Yang, doing this easily ruins the rules! If other local government departments follow suit, our peers will be left out in the cold. You're basically creating a bunch of enemies for yourself!"

Chen Yang, hearing that, also thought Liu Shijie made sense. The real estate business is deep water; even an inconspicuous company might have a big shot behind it. If Chen Yang ruined their rice bowl, he would surely face retaliation.

"Brother Jie, I'm taking on just this project to repay the Public Security Bureau's favor. If similar projects come up later, I'll either refuse them outright or hand them over to your company to handle entirely."

Seeing Chen Yang willing to listen, Liu Shijie breathed a little easier. Still, he had some concerns: "I have many projects underway right now; I'm afraid I can't spare the energy to handle this one."

Chen Yang told him: "First take on the project and lay the foundations; you can do the rest later. The Public Security Bureau hasn't said they need the houses delivered immediately. They just want good, high‑value‑for‑money housing."

Liu Shijie solemnly told Chen Yang: "Don't cheat me! If we really offend the Public Security Bureau, I won't be able to stay in Xingcheng anymore."

Chen Yang laughed and said: "What are you afraid of? This project is a sure win for them. Since you think taking on this project will offend our peers, wouldn't slowing down a bit also make them feel more at ease?"

Liu Shijie immediately laughed too. "Chen Yang, that's a good idea. I can even use this as an excuse to delay the schedule with Chief Wang."

Chen Yang reminded him: "Don't drag it out too long. After the first phase of the Dongjiang New City project is finished, then tackle this one. That way I'll have plenty of time to make a big profit in the third and fourth phases of Dongjiang New City."

Liu Shijie understood Chen Yang's meaning. Housing prices in Xingcheng rise year by year. When he developed the Sunshine Garden Community, quoting 3,500 per square meter already made him a bit nervous. Now, elevator apartments under 5,000 per square meter can only be found beyond the third or fourth ring roads.

Following this trend, the homes in Dongjiang New City will only become more expensive when they come out. After all, Dongjiang New City not only has a good location, it also enjoys the halo of Xingcheng's four prestigious schools.

It wouldn't be surprising if, as Chen Yang said, they could sell for ten thousand per square meter.

He suddenly realized he needed to also hoard two plots of land near Dongjiang New City; a slightly worse location doesn't matter. As long as he can secure admission slots at the four prestigious schools through Chen Yang's connections, the property values will be comparable.

However, before that, he still needed to first take on the Public Security Bureau's project. For a businessman, being able to connect with the Public Security Bureau absolutely brings a strong sense of security.

Thus, the next morning, Chen Yang and Liu Shijie went together to the City Public Security Bureau to sign the construction contract for the Bureau's family housing with Chief Wang and several bureau leaders.

To show sincerity, Liu Shijie promised in the contract to have the houses built within three years.

His decision pleased Chief Wang greatly.

The City Public Security Bureau got the family housing built without spending a cent—such a good thing, you couldn't find it even with a lantern!

Of course, Wang Junwu also knew in his heart that this was a friendly signal from Chen Yang.

As long as this relationship is maintained, his hope of advancing further will be even greater.

To express his gratitude, Wang Junwu personally invited Chen Yang and Liu Shijie to a meal, and also asked a young, attractive policewoman from the bureau to accompany them.

Liu Shijie usually likes to flirt around, but in front of the policewomen he still behaves very reservedly, speaking politely.

The only thing that bothered him was that the policewomen's gazes today were fixed on the handsome and wealthy Chen Yang. They vied with each other to chat with him, asking about various life and financial matters.

It looks like becoming the wife of a tycoon is what interests them most!

Meanwhile, Chen Yang already had Lin Wei, Liu Qingqing, and Su Mingyue living in his heart; he didn't want to make up a mahjong table. When chatting with the policewomen, his expression remained stern. Whenever the topic turned to feelings, he simply skipped over it. After finishing the meal, he made an excuse and went straight home.

After arriving home, he called Lin Wei. He said he missed her and the child, hoping to meet on the weekend.