Chapter 45

Don't drink and drive, don't drive and drink.

In the evening, Lu Fan went to the construction site to squeeze in for a night with his brothers, but as soon as he arrived, he was pulled into the office by Wu Heng.

Nowadays, Wu Heng had upgraded his equipment, wearing a suit and leather shoes, looking like a successful person, and had started learning to engage in engineering with his old man.

Don't look at his lack of knowledge in studying, but he was quite transparent in engineering. Maybe it was because he had been influenced since childhood, and interest is the best teacher, while passion is the greatest motivation.

Wu Heng knew how to conduct himself and knew that Lu Fan valued those brothers, so he called them all to the office and got some wine and food to feast on.

President Wu had great ability and was not short of work in Ningyang, and he had even extended his reach to the city. He handed the work in the county to his son to practice. Wu Heng did a good job, naturally high-spirited, and very much wanted to find someone to show off to, so naturally, he wouldn't easily let go of his old classmate.

Lu Fan smiled without a word, listening quietly to him bragging.

Businessmen were well-informed because the government was their bread and butter. Lu Fan learned from Wu Heng that a female County Head named Zhao Honglan was coming to Ningyang, but he didn't know what her background was.

As for other county leaders, such as Yang Chuanbei, Bian Jide, and Le Xueyi, whom Lu Fan was concerned about, Wu Heng didn't know their movements either. However, he heard that the third son of the Le family, Le Xueli, that son of a bitch, had silently been promoted to town mayor.

While chatting, everyone talked about Su Xiaoyi, who went to Chang'an to "study". Ceng Ming said enviously: "That kid must be having a great time right now!"

Liu Jin Zhu felt the same way and laughed: "I called Xiaoyi two days ago, and he kept urging me to go to Chang'an to play, saying he could arrange everything!"

Yang Minghao said: "I admire this old six, the flashy world is fascinating, don't forget the main business."

Listening to the tone, Wu Heng felt that Lu Fan was going to do something big, and immediately emphasized that he couldn't be left behind if there was something good.

Su Xiaoyi had been in Chang'an for half a year. As soon as he arrived in Chang'an, he went to Wutong Xiaoqi to apply for a job according to the address Lu Fan gave him.

Because he was cute, handsome, and had a sweet mouth, Xiaoyi was easily hired by the boss and began his career as a "pimp". But he remembered Brother Fan's teachings: pass through the flowers, but don't let a single leaf touch your body; at least don't get a dirty disease.

After joining the job, Xiaoyi was very observant, very diligent, didn't care about gains and losses, wasn't greedy for small gains, and ran errands for the "sisters" from time to time, quickly gaining the boss's approval and the favor of all the technicians.

On a dark and windy night, an empty, lonely, and cold "sister" let Xiaoyi have his first taste of human affairs, experiencing high-end service for free.

And after the event, she actually generously gave a red envelope, which surprised and delighted Xiaoyi, who sighed that big cities were really good!

Three months later, Xiaoyi had learned the routines and services of Wutong Xiaoqi clearly. Feeling that he couldn't improve himself in this small shop, he cruelly declined the boss's retention and left Wutong Xiaoqi in the "reluctant" eyes of the young ladies. He sought a better job and joined Chang'an's largest "Tianchao Water Club", which had an operating area of tens of thousands of square meters. It was a five-star club integrating high-end customized hot springs, health spas, luxury guest rooms, high-quality health meals, boutique massage spas, and entertainment, and began his real advanced studies.

Here, Xiaoyi met Ding Tongxin, who had first-class skills and had been struggling in this industry for many years.

This woman had a bold personality and a wide network. Xiaoyi saw with his own eyes that she called more than a dozen technicians with one phone call, some of whom were "meat and vegetable" indiscriminate, solving the boss's urgent needs. Xiaoyi naturally wanted to actively make friends with such a master. After contacting for a period of time, he became Sister Ding's die-hard "lackey". He even scrambled to do chores like buying "helmets" and personal physiological supplies. Xiaoyi knew that Sister Ding dared to do private work in the store, and often kept watch and covered for her, so he gradually won Ding Tongxin's favor.

One day, bored, Ding Tongxin teased Xiaoyi: if you really can't help it, don't always use your hands, sister will help you solve it.

Unexpectedly, Su Xiaoyi said righteously: "Sister Ding, we are forced by livelihood to engage in this industry. What others think has nothing to do with me, but I respect you in my heart and treat you as a sister."

These words touched Ding Tongxin, and from then on, she completely treated Su Xiaoyi as a younger brother.

In mid-August, Su Xiaoyi took a vacation and planned to return to Ningyang to see his brothers. Unexpectedly, Ding Tongxin was having her period and didn't want to work, so she insisted on following her "brother" out to play for a few days. Xiaoyi naturally couldn't refuse, and the two returned to Ningyang together.

Learning that Xiaoyi was back, Lu Fan and Du Wenlong made a special trip from Baishu Bay to Ningyang. The seven brothers gathered together, but Ding Tongxin's appearance made everyone a little at a loss.

Lu Fan secretly called Xiaoyi outside: what's going on with her?

Xiaoyi smiled: "Don't worry, Brother Fan, I have nothing to do with her. She is the big sister I recognized in Chang'an. She is very familiar with people in this industry and is a capable person. This time she insisted on coming back with me to take a look. It's just right for you to meet her, maybe she can help us a lot in the future!"

"That's good, guests are guests, you treat her well."

"Brother Fan, I think I've learned enough in Chang'an. If you really want to open a massage parlor in Ningyang, I can definitely support it. You don't have to worry about technicians, I definitely have a way. The main thing is that opening a store and decorating it will cost a lot of money."

"I'll solve the money issue, you rely on yourself for other aspects. Go back to Chang'an, you have to think carefully about decoration and equipment. When you are sure, we'll come back and do it!"

"Brother Fan, don't worry, I won't treat such a big thing as child's play."

Everyone was from a bitter background, and when drinking, no one showed any intention of looking down on Ding Tongxin. Instead, they all enthusiastically entertained this woman who made people drool, and the host and guests were happy.

In October, the Baishu Bay Forest Farm issued bonuses again. This year the unit was not short of money, and the employees gave Lu Fan a lot of face this year. Even Xu Zheng's wife overcame difficulties and didn't ask for leave. Coupled with the heavy work tasks this year, everyone was assigned a block, and they all successfully completed the tasks.

Lu Fan was not a stingy person, and he knew that he couldn't eat alone. He was still the acting manager, and if he wanted to remove the "acting" title, the upper-level route was certainly important, but the mass base could not be underestimated.

In mid-October, the national "Forest Creation" inspection team came to Ningyang, accompanied by relevant leaders from the Provincial Forestry Department and the Municipal Forestry Bureau. County Party Committee Secretary Li Guoquan and County Head Zhao Honglan attached great importance to it. The "Forest Creation" work became the top priority of the whole county, and Baishu Bay became a key observation object. Lu Fan basically stayed at the base every day to check for omissions.

On October 17th, the inspection team arrived in Baishu Bay, and the whole township was like facing a great enemy.

After receiving the news, Secretary Li Daqiang carried out comprehensive environmental management two days in advance and hired several bulldozers to clear the garbage.

The Coaster stopped at the observation point, and the leaders got off the bus one after another. Deputy Director Wang Wentian could actually call Lu Fan's name, and the Director of the Municipal Bureau Office, Huo Peilin, also chatted with Lu Fan for a few words.

During the observation process, Lu Fan's report had been tempered a hundred times, and coupled with the fact that this point was indeed built very well, the leaders of the inspection team were very satisfied, and Secretary Li Guoquan talked and laughed with them.

Lu Fan secretly asked Director Guo Tongyu: "Forest Creation" shouldn't be a big problem, right?

Director Guo said in a low voice: "This is a political task, there will definitely be no big problems. If there are small problems, we will point them out and rectify them. Don't worry, the county has made such a big fuss, how can it not pass? It has already been 'taken down'!"

Lu Fan understood that whether "Forest Creation" could be achieved depended on the upper level and the activity; the quality of the work had become secondary.

After a quick look for twenty minutes, the inspection team left Baishu Bay.

The formal inspection would be next year, so Lu Fan had nothing to worry about. He planned to use this time to open the massage parlor; making money was important.

As for the location of the store, Lu Fan had already scouted it out. A large area of buildings had been built in the north of the city, some of which were affordable housing for cadres, which would definitely be the concentrated residential area and commercial gathering place of the whole county in the future. Moreover, the "dog rich man" Wu Heng's family built two buildings in the north of the city, adding up to more than 20 storefronts. If he didn't look for him, who would he look for?

Hearing that Lu Fan wanted to rent his own house to open a massage parlor, Wu Heng danced with excitement. Without consulting his old man, he made his own decision, took out two storefronts along with the second and third floors, and wanted to use the rent as a share.

This stumped Lu Fan. The thing was a good thing, but he was afraid that Wu Heng's personality was too jumpy. What if he "got" all the technicians? How would he manage them in the future?

So he made a three-chapter agreement with Wu Heng: first, don't harass the technicians, don't force them, so as not to cause extra trouble and affect the business; second, abide by the store's rules and regulations, and don't easily interfere with management; third, only give Wu Heng 30% of the shares.

Except for the first one which was slightly difficult, Wu Heng agreed to everything else.

Lu Fan saw it, this classmate must have improper thoughts about the technicians. Forget it, as long as he doesn't force them and doesn't cause trouble, let him go. Anyway, they are not good women, let him mess around if he wants!

Receiving Lu Fan's call, Su Xiaoyi immediately resigned from his job, returned to Ningyang with his "skills" and full enthusiasm, and started the decoration and equipment procurement of the massage parlor.

Before opening the store, Lu Fan gathered everyone for a meeting, clarified the shares: he and Wu Heng each held 30%, Su Xiaoyi held 10%, and the remaining 5 brothers held 30% together. Management was fully responsible by Su Xiaoyi, and the decoration team was responsible by Wu Heng. The initial investment was estimated at 350,000 yuan.

He would find a way to get the investment money himself. If there was really no way, Lu Fan planned to ask his brothers to chip in. There was more than 200,000 in the card, but this money had to be returned.

After everyone's discussion, the store name was directly copied and called "Wutong Xiaoqi". Xiaoyi was responsible for handling the procedures, and Wu Heng coordinated the relationships. His family often dealt with industry and commerce, so there was no big problem.

This society has clearly told everyone: you can have nothing, but you cannot have no money. A thin horse has long hair, a poor person has short ambition; things you can't do, money can do.

The massage parlor was everyone's first industry. After the general direction was set, everyone was eager to do a big job. The brothers said they would all go to help with the decoration to reduce expenses.

Wu Heng didn't know what kind of abacus he was playing in his heart, his face was full of lewd smiles, and he kept asking Xiaoyi if the technicians were settled, wishing he could open the store immediately, more concerned than anyone else.

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