Chapter 144

These seven buildings will constitute the entirety of Shenshe Jie; furthermore, a tower will be established here."

When a tower constructed from massive stones appeared on the screen, Gongsan Pingbalang continued:

"This building, named the Soul-Suppressing Tower, will be constructed using stones collected from famous historical sites across Huaxia. Once completed, Shenshe Jie will become the largest commercial center in Huacheng, a new heart for the city."

Among the audience, those unaware of the situation were mesmerized, while those who understood the implications felt immense fury.

Because according to Gongsan Pingbalang's plan, the seven important, non-demolishable locations originally in Miao Street were to be surrounded by these seven buildings.

Although Lin Yu was not a Feng Shui master, he knew that this method of building around "Feng Shui eyes" was called "borrowing luck to steal heaven."

Finally, Gongsan Pingbalang mentioned, "The current Shenshe Jie project only needs to obtain the approval of the Huacheng City Lord Mansion to be undertaken by the Jiuju Construction Group of the Chrysanthemum Society."

"Absolutely not." Jiang Yicheng, who deeply understood the stakes, could no longer restrain himself. Upon hearing Gongsan Pingbalang's intention to have a Neon Country construction company undertake the Shenshe Jie project, he immediately stood up to express his opposition.

This did not conform to the basic principles of Huaxia urban planning; the design and construction of Shenshe Jie should be decided through public bidding.

Only if the Jiuju Construction Group won the bid would they have the qualifications to discuss subsequent matters.

At this moment, Zhao Baitong stood up and said loudly to the stage: "The Sanxin Group also has its own design institute and construction company. We hope to have the opportunity to participate in the design and construction of Shenshe Jie.

President Gongsan, although your design plan is excellent, our plan is not necessarily inferior."

Gongsan Pingbalang had not expected anyone to oppose his proposal; such a situation had never occurred during his visits to other Huaxia cities.

Before coming to Huacheng, no matter which city he visited, he had been warmly welcomed, and local organizations would almost grant any request in order to attract the Jiuju Construction Group.

However, in Huacheng, not only did the organization raise objections, but enterprises also expressed a desire to compete.

Facing this situation, Gongsan Pingbalang pointed to the blueprint on the big screen and said: "This is a work personally designed by the world-class designer and Neon Country's most famous Feng Shui master, Mr. Dongshilang. I do not believe there is anyone else who can do better than Mr. Dongshilang.

Moreover, the Jiuju Construction Group has undertaken the construction of multiple world-class skyscrapers; how many among you possess such rich experience?" As soon as these words were spoken, the voices of opposition immediately vanished, and even Zhao Baitong sat back down helplessly.

Just when Gongsan Pingbalang thought everything was under control, Lin Yu stood up, representing the last seven households of Miao Street, to express dissatisfaction with the current planning scheme: "Your plan surrounds the seven of us, without considering our feelings at all."

Gongsan Pingbalang smiled and responded: "We have already considered this issue. The solution is that we will purchase your houses. Hanfang Pharmaceutical will provide sufficient compensation, allowing you to purchase new homes."

At this moment, Gu Yuanyuan, who was beside Lin Yu, stood up. As a representative of the Huatie Third Bureau, she announced that the Huatie Third Bureau had already leased these locations as its Huacheng headquarters, indicating that she was here to participate in the bidding for the Shenshe Jie project.

The scene instantly became lively due to the participation of the Huatie Third Bureau; after all, the Huatie Third Bureau ranked third among global construction groups.

Gu Yuanyuan was the fourth-generation leader of the Huatie Third Bureau and was renowned in the real estate and construction industries as the "Iron Lady."

However, Gongsan Pingbalang had not anticipated that matters would become so complicated, and his heart was filled with annoyance.

Before he could react, a beauty beside Lin Yu spoke up to tease: "Wasn't it agreed? This time, the three sisters are going to work together to form a joint company and win all the projects."

The crowd was astonished to discover that Lin Yu now had two more elegant ladies beside him.

"I am Kou Ya, from the Huaxia New Energy Construction General Bureau."

"I am Meng Yang, serving at the Fourth Branch of the Huaxia Construction Group."

After the two introduced themselves, the scene was left in shock.

One must know that the Huaxia New Energy Construction General Bureau ranked fifth among global construction enterprises.

And the Huaxia Construction Group was the world's number one, with its Fourth Branch alone ranking tenth, on par with the Jiuju Construction Group.

Gongsan Pingbalang felt a wave of dizziness; Huacheng was the final stop he had meticulously planned.

Originally, he had planned for things to proceed smoothly, but he had not expected such sudden variables.

Despite his inner fury, he still said coldly: "In any case, Shenshe Jie must use my design plan; this is the bottom line for the Chrysanthemum Society and Hanfang Pharmaceutical."

Seeing Gongsan Pingbalang lose his temper, Yuzao Huimei hurriedly stepped forward to smooth things over: "Once Shenshe Jie is completed, it will become the global headquarters of Hanfang Pharmaceutical; we hope to adopt President Gongsan's design plan. If you do not agree, we will terminate our cooperation with the Zhang Group."

Jiang Yicheng was caught in a dilemma; the opinion of the higher-ups was to keep Hanfang Pharmaceutical in Huacheng permanently, and they hoped that they would leave behind all their pharmaceutical patents.

Because Hanfang Pharmaceutical controlled half of the traditional Chinese medicine field through these patents, Jiang Yicheng, though feeling stifled, could only agree: "If it is the Shenshe Jie project, I can decide to give it to you."

After speaking, Jiang Yicheng looked at Lin Yu apologetically. Although Gongsan Pingbalang had achieved his goal, he remained dissatisfied in his heart.

However, he still politely expressed his gratitude: "Thank you for the support of the City Lord, the Jiuju Construction Group will actively prepare for the bid."

As soon as the words were spoken, a burst of mockery came from the surroundings: "Hmph, with a giant of the construction industry like the Huatie Third Bureau present, for a Japanese enterprise to want to compete is simply courting disaster."

"That's right! For them to come to bid is simply courting humiliation."

Facing this mockery, Gongsan Pingbalang suppressed his inner fury and maintained a superficial calm.

However, Lin Yu refused to let it go: "The City Lord has chosen their plan, but for us seven households that cannot be demolished, there should at least be an explanation."

Gongsan Pingbalang's current plan was clearly designed with those seven households in mind.

Jiang Yicheng then said to Gongsan Pingbalang: "Master Lin's point is very reasonable. I suggest President Gongsan re-examine this planning scheme and strive to satisfy everyone."

Although Gongsan Pingbalang was already agitated, he still managed to respond: "Very well, I will revise it seriously."

Subsequently, Jiang Yicheng stood up in the VIP area, scanned the entire banquet hall, and solemnly announced:

"Shenshe Jie is merely a part of the Huacheng Environmental Industry Zone. Our goal is to create a 'city within a city.' This is a grand project that cannot be undertaken independently by any single enterprise. Therefore, I hope everyone present will actively participate in the bidding meeting one month from now."

As soon as these words were spoken, the scene immediately erupted into warm applause.

Taking advantage of this enthusiastic atmosphere, Gongsan Pingbalang quietly left the stage and returned to the VIP table to sit beside Zhang Yuru.