Chapter 225: Launching a New Plan

Actually, at the noon banquet, several leaders simply discussed the situation in Pingzhou.

When the talk turned to Pingzhou's black forces, Changshulin expressed extreme hatred.

Furthermore, he vowed that after taking office, he would launch a thunderous strike against those gangs disturbing social stability.

He would eradicate them root and branch, leaving no hidden dangers.

These bold words won high recognition and approval from the other leaders.

Wang Zhen listened, heart pounding with fear.

Wang Li was directly frightened till his face turned deathly pale.

He could barely hold his wine cup steady.

However much they had previously disliked Li Jiaci's suggestions, they now feel that much gratitude.

If they had not listened to Li Jiaci's advice, what would their future become?

As Pingzhou's largest gang, when Changshulin's thunderous strike comes, they will be the first to be eradicated root and branch, serving as a warning to others.

Making such a change was extremely difficult for Wang Zhen.

But fortunately he did it.

Before Changshulin took office, he washed clean all the black cards in his hand.

He handed over all the territory his rival wanted.

Only then did he have a chance to walk the righteous path.

As Pingzhou's most powerful local capitalist, he hosted the banquet for the several leaders on behalf of Pingzhou.

Wang Zhen was deeply grateful for Li Jiaci's help.

He was tantamount to saving Wang Zhen's life, and saving the lives of Wang Zhen's brothers and sisters by the thousands.

Otherwise.

One can imagine how tragic their fate would be.

Wang Zhen, perhaps drunk, pulled Li Jiaci aside and said a lot.

Meanwhile, Wang Yingna listened at the side.

She silently felt in her heart that following Li Jiaci was truly following the right person.

No one would again devote heart and soul to devising plans for them.

To plot a way out onto a bright, broad road.

After a round of sentiment.

Wang Zhen lay on the sofa, smiling and saying: "Those who eye my position covetously will not last long before Changshulin settles scores with them one by one, eradicating them root and branch!"

"Brother, congratulations! From now on you'll sleep soundly without worries!"

Li Jiaci accompanied with a smile.

He also felt deeply moved.

By his own strength he changed Wang Zhen's originally tragic fate.

This can be considered as helping Wang Zhen in his previous life, repaying a tiny bit of that kindness.

Wang Yingna reminded: "Jiaci brother, we came here to talk business!"

"Huh?"

Wang Zhen looked at the two suspiciously.

Li Jiaci lit a cigarette and pulled the ashtray closer.

Only then did he slowly explain his purpose.

"It's like this: I plan to accept your investment and go into a great undertaking together!"

"For now, taking the furniture factory as the main focus, we will strive to monopolize Pingzhou's furniture market and become the top boss!"

"Of course, that was my idea before I came!"

"But now my idea has changed!"

"I want to bring Changshulin in, to let him also participate in building the furniture factory!"

"That way we'll have the new mayor as our backer!"

"What do you think?"

Upon saying that.

Wang Yingna was completely dazed.

"Jiaci brother, what are you saying?"

"How could the new mayor possibly join our plan?"

"You haven't even drunk yet, are you already drunk?"

Li Jiaci gave a hehe laugh.

He gave no further explanation.

Because, as he knows, this new mayor's background is not simple, his credentials are substantial, and he is quite interested in Pingzhou's local development enterprises.

Moreover, he has invested in many newly started enterprises, drawing a salary from above while also reaping dividends from these enterprises.

He can be said to be taking advantage of both ends.

Facing such a successful capitalist as Wang Zhen, plus Li Jiaci's reputation and the momentum of the furniture factory's development, how could Changshulin not be moved?

Otherwise, do you think Changshulin would have accepted Wang Zhen's banquet today for no reason?

Roughly speaking, while Li Jiaci was thinking up these plans, Changshulin was also scheming in his heart.

Wang Zhen is someone who has had contact with Changshulin.

After repeated consideration, he nodded and said: "Tonight I'll find an opportunity to have a private talk with him!"

Alright, bro, I'll leave this to you!

Li Jiaci said, 'As for my side, I'll start preparing to monopolize the market and give Changshulin a reason to invest!'

The two hit it off immediately.

Only Wang Yingna listened, completely baffled.

Can this work?

By evening.

Wang Zhen's drunkenness had mostly worn off.

The two watched him get into the car and leave, then they headed back home.

Shiqiang Mu Cai Chang.

Fewer than five of the middlemen waiting to pick up goods remained in line.

It meant the day's busyness was coming to an end.

Li Jiaci rolled down the car window and greeted those middlemen.

Liu Jiang hurried over.

'Brother, several yard bosses from the urban area have come; they have something to tell you!'

'They're all sitting in your office!'

'Got it!'

Li Jiaci nodded and drove in.

The two got out of the car one after another, and Wang Yingna said, 'I'll go back to the dorm to rest first; call me when it's time to eat!'

'Okay.'

In the office.

The three who had been waiting a long time saw Li Jiaci enter.

They all rose to their feet and greeted him enthusiastically.

'Boss Li, you're always busy with important matters—where did you go to make money this time?'

'Haha, I bet you went on a date with a young lady!'

'Was that pretty young lady just now the boss's wife?'

'Oh my, she's strikingly handsome—Boss Li, you're blessed!'

……

Li Jiaci smiled politely.

He greeted them and had them sit down.

These three all run yards in the urban area.

Specifically, Gao Lao Ban, Lin Lao Ban, and Dai Lao Ban.

Liu Jiang had already poured them tea, and the stove's temperature was just right.

Li Jiaci had nothing to do.

He then asked them, 'You three bosses specially came from the urban area—what do you want to tell me?'

Dai Lao Ban smiled, narrowing his eyes.

'Boss Li, your timber business is doing well, and your furniture business is doing well too!'

'Ever since I started carrying your furniture, my yard is almost bursting with customers!'

'Every day we haul several truckloads of goods, and they sell out in less than half a day!'

'Furniture sourced from elsewhere? Customers don't even glance at it!'

Hearing this, Li Jiaci humbly said, 'It's all thanks to you giving me face, placing my goods out front so customers can see them at a glance!'

Gao Lao Ban shook his head: 'It's not like that at all!'

'Oh?'

Li Jiaci looked at him curiously.

But Gao Lao Ban didn't speak; instead Dai Lao Ban continued, 'Your furniture sells well, but we're really suffering—customers only want yours, so once it's sold out they don't come back, leaving our yard open half the day and closed the half; outsiders might think we can't keep going!'

'Exactly, my yard has been closed since shortly after noon and remains so now!'

Lin Lao Ban puffed on his cigarette and echoed.

Li Jiaci smiled without saying a word.

The furniture their factory produces has no equal anywhere in Huaguo, let alone a rival.

Because those are styles that won't appear for another ten years.

Customers find them novel and practical.

Naturally, they look down on anything else.

Gao Lao Ban rubbed his hands, smiling, and asked, 'Boss Li, we've come all this way with full sincerity—could you do us a favor and supply us with more goods?'

'I can increase your shipment, but the problem is your yards can't hold that much!'

Li Jiaci said.