Chapter 865: A Plaything to be Molded at Will!

Chen Qing laughed, "Mayor Xie, if it weren't a major project, why would you need to show up in person?"

Xie Zhan looked at the area marked in red on the map and asked Haibin, "Are you interested in Heiniu Mountain, President Hai?"

"Yes, Heiniu Mountain!"

Xie Zhan remained calm, "As far as I know, that is an undeveloped mountain!"

Haibin said with a smile, "The joy of life lies in the unknown. I want to take a gamble, betting that this plot of land will have room for appreciation in the future, so I want to acquire this land at a price of 6,000 per mu."

Hearing the price of 6,000 per mu, Xie Zhan sneered inwardly.

To someone uninformed, buying several thousand mu of mountain land in a poverty-stricken county for 6,000 per mu would seem like a crazy act!

But Xie Zhan knew clearly: once the province designates an area as a national-level scenic area, the land price will at least increase twenty-fold!

Using an investment of tens of millions to leverage hundreds of millions in net profit—Haibin is truly greedy!

Xie Zhan did not express his stance.

He had not yet received news that the Heiniu Mountain Scenic Area approval had passed.

Yet Haibin had already begun to lay out his plans.

This indirectly demonstrated Haibin's strength.

Chen Qing said softly, "Boss Hai, although Dayu County is a poverty-stricken county, the price of 6,000 per mu is still too cheap."

Haibin smiled, "You name a price!"

Chen Qing was unsure, "What price this land should be set at requires an assessment first! Let's talk after we eat, how about that?"

Haibin glanced at Xie Zhan and smiled, "Fine, let's eat first."

After the meal, Haibin suggested finding a place to sing.

However, Dayu County had no good entertainment venues, so the group headed to Yanzhou.

By the time they arrived, the fruit platters and drinks in the private room had already been set out.

Xie Zhan sang one song, then said he was a bit tired, told everyone to continue singing, mentioned he had a meeting to attend the next morning, and then prepared to leave.

Haibin stuffed a hotel room card into Xie Zhan's pocket, "The room is ready, Mayor Xie can rest at ease!"

Xie Zhan understood Haibin's meaning, patted him on the shoulder twice, pushed the card back to him, and left calmly.

A bit of a pity!

Mayor Xie didn't take a fancy to Guo Sisi, or he didn't want to be caught by Haibin because of it.

Haibin would not let Guo Sisi off so easily.

Haibin sat down beside Guo Sisi and whispered into her ear, "For these next few days, you just keep me company."

Guo Sisi looked at Haibin with complex eyes, "Didn't we agree it was just dinner and singing? What do you take me for?"

Haibin frowned, his tone turning cold instantly, "If you want to successfully secure the female lead for the new movie, then be obedient."

Guo Sisi felt a bit of fear at Haibin's cold face, "I have already signed the contract! If I'm not the female lead, then you are the ones breaking the contract!"

Disdain appeared in Haibin's eyes, "Then you must not have studied the contract details carefully. If your acting and attitude don't meet the production team's standards, the team can tear up the contract without reason.

You can also try to sue.

But, can you win?"

Guo Sisi bit her lip, caught in a struggle.

In fact, she had known long ago that coming to this social engagement tonight would not be that simple.

Haibin had been involved in the entertainment industry for several years and had invested in many films.

Guo Sisi had thought that by connecting with him, she could break through her current status.

However, Haibin's attitude toward her clearly treated her as a bargaining chip.

In Haibin's view, it was no wonder Guo Sisi was lukewarm; if she couldn't let go in the entertainment industry, how could she be like a fish in water?

"Boss Hai, if I agree to your request, can you guarantee my screen time?"

After a fierce internal struggle, Guo Sisi ultimately chose to compromise.

"Hmm, as long as you are obedient, not only will I guarantee you are the female lead in this movie, but I can also make you the female lead in the next one."

Although Haibin was somewhat dissatisfied with Guo Sisi's hesitation, he felt on the other hand that if Guo Sisi were not reserved at all, she would lack some charm.

Not far away, Chen Qing saw through everything clearly.

In Haibin's eyes, a glamorous little star was nothing more than a plaything to be molded at will!

Furthermore, Haibin really had a knack for handling interpersonal relationships and knew how to manipulate human nature!

No wonder he could build his business so large.

Haibin found an opportunity to invite Chen Qing to the room next door.

Haibin took out a bank card and placed it in front of Chen Qing.

Chen Qing's expression changed abruptly, "Boss Hai, what is the meaning of this?"

Haibin said with a smile, "County Magistrate Chen, I heard you are rebuilding your old house in your hometown recently, and you must be having some financial difficulties. The password for this card is six eights, representing a small token of my sincerity."

Chen Qing frowned, "Boss Hai, this is trying to make me commit a mistake!"

Haibin was stunned for a moment, then smiled and changed his words, "How about this, just consider it a loan from me. You take it and use it first, and when you are better off, you can just pay me back."

Chen Qing picked up the card, looked at it over and over, reluctance flickering in his eyes, but ultimately pushed it back to Haibin:

"Boss Hai, everyone has their own pursuits, and my ambitions do not lie here. So I cannot accept this card.

However, rest assured, regarding the No. 32 Plot, we will work together to see if we can get the matter done."

A trace of astonishment flashed in Haibin's eyes, then he smiled, "Fine, since you don't want it, I won't force it. By the way, your county has an official named Tang Ye who is quite famous; why didn't I see him today?"

Chen Qing said, "I originally intended to invite him over today, but he refused. This person is indeed not easy to get along with."

Haibin frowned; the weight of Tang Ye's name was not light.

The planning application for the Heiniu Mountain Scenic Area was initiated by Tang Ye.

If Tang Ye were pulled into this situation, the city and the province would certainly give the green light.

But Tang Ye did not show up today, and with Shen Yuping leaving early as well, Haibin could not help but worry that Tang Ye would become an uncertain factor.

Chen Qing said, "With Mayor Xie helping with this matter, you will certainly be able to get what you want! Although Tang Ye is famous, he is only an Exchange Cadre; the final decision-making power still lies with the city and the province."

Haibin smiled and said, "County Magistrate Chen, you are a straightforward person. Rest assured, if you have any needs in the future, I will definitely help you with all my might."

Chen Qing took the opportunity to bring up his own idea: "The economy of Dayu County has improved in recent years, and its future potential is limitless. I wonder if Jinjun Group would consider investing in a large-scale commercial complex in the main city of Dayu County?"

Haibin smiled slightly: "Rest assured, County Magistrate Chen, I will certainly let you get what you want!"

After returning to the private room, Chen Qing drank quite a bit of alcohol and gradually began to show signs of drunkenness.

When the social engagement ended, Haibin had the girl who had been drinking with Chen Qing leave with him.

However, when they reached the entrance, she was pushed away by Chen Qing.

Sitting in the car.

Chen Qing's eyes became clear.

Haibin's connections went straight to the provincial level.

Even Mayor Xie had to give him some face; building a good relationship with him was an investment in the future.

However, he also constantly reminded himself: he must stay sober and must never fall into the trap.