Chapter 164: Developing Real Estate

Is it written by Yang Qing?

The district chief still couldn't believe it.

"How long has he been studying?"

Madam Wang said: "About three months, not more than four."

"Can he master this in just three months?"

It's hard to believe.

He really is a genius.

The district chief picked up the three documents again and examined them carefully.

They are written clearly and logically.

"What does he want to do?"

That's what he cares about; he worries there might be some conspiracy here.

First he thought of Yang Qing's identity issue.

"District chief, isn't your focus a bit off?"

"Shouldn't we give such talent a stage to display his abilities?"

"What else does he want to do? What can he do? You don't think he wants to cause trouble, do you?"

The district chief shook his head.

"I'm not talking about him, but you don't know he's recently been in contact with many capitalists?"

"What about Xu Liangcai, Xu Huizhen, Chen Xueru…"

"I heard their interactions have been quite close."

"Chen Xueru is even closely associated with Xu Liangcai, that Japan‑collaborator."

"Better safe than sorry."

"What's happened these years has dealt us a heavy blow; there's a lot of doubt from below."

"I think we should still be cautious."

"We can't give those with ulterior motives an opportunity."

Madam Wang, however, disagrees.

"Then what do you mean? Do you acknowledge the agricultural technology station matter or not?"

(The nationwide promotion of agricultural technology began in the 1970s. At the same time, the large‑scale use of fertilizers and pesticides also started then.)

Regarding the concept of the agricultural technology station, the district chief approves it and even thinks it's still very worth promoting now.

"The agricultural technology station can be trialed, but it cannot be handed to Yang Qing."

"Let Professor Chen take the lead."

"We should try to minimize his presence."

"This is not only for our benefit, but also for his."

"As for the capitalist issue, we still need to be cautious."

"Moreover, we shouldn't let them join our ranks."

Director Wang felt this was unfair to Yang Qing, but the district chief's reasoning also made sense.

On matters of principle, she still needed to be cautious.

"Then we can't give no response at all, can we?"

The district chief didn't pace back and forth in the office; finally he thought of a solution.

"Then let's promote Chen Hong by one rank."

Director Wang asked again.

"What about the agricultural technology station—should Chen Hong participate?"

The district chief shook his head.

"Let her focus on work at the breeding center; as for the agricultural technology station, I'll go talk to the Ministry of Agriculture."

"Let them send someone over."

"Let Chen Xuesen take the lead."

"Give Chen Hong an advisory title."

Director Wang thought this arrangement would work.

Chen Hong's participation in the agricultural technology exhibition was meant to boost Yang Qing's influence.

Although she only received an advisory title, it also achieved a certain goal.

After Yang Qing learned of this, he didn't have much objection.

He wants achievement, not fame.

As long as the superiors remember his contribution, that's enough.

Chen Hong and her spouse had no opinion, but others in the Jiedao office had strong objections.

"Director, why? It's our turn too, isn't it?"

"Exactly, since it's our Jiedao enterprise, why shouldn't we be allowed to join?"

The benefits here are simply too great.

Everyone knows the breeding center makes money.

Chen Hong's salary has even reached the peak of the Jiedao office.

Who doesn't like money and power?

Nowadays, if you want to cuddle a nice cat, you have to go through Chen Hong's connections.

Now Chen Hong has proposed another agricultural technology station; who wouldn't be enthusiastic about that?

Even the smallest family farms and breeding centers have started Earning Money.

Director Wang, calm yet imposing, raised his hand and cut off everyone's grievances.

"All right, this is the district's decision, and an agricultural technology station is self‑explanatory; it's reasonable for the Ministry of Agriculture to join in."

"You've got greedy eyes, which is understandable, but this was put forward by Chen Hong, and Chen Hong only obtained a consultant role; what else are you dissatisfied with?"

Someone else stood up.

"Director, since Chen Hong became a consultant at the agricultural technology station, should she give up her position at the breeding center?"

Director Wang glared at that person.

"What beautiful thing are you thinking about?"

"That was painstakingly built by Chen Hong; on what grounds do you think you can pick the peaches?"

"What, they endure hardship while you eat meat?"

"If anyone has an idea, they can draft a plan and a project; as long as our Jiedao and the district approve it, the project can be handed to the proposer."

"If you think you can let others do the work and take the benefits yourself, then drop that thought."

"I'm not blind yet."

"All right, meeting adjourned."

Chen Hong's another success has sparked many people's thoughts into activity.

Before they were just dead‑heading, now they are thinking about how to generate revenue.

Of course, when generating revenue, they also do some Earning Money.

After Chen Hong returned, she asked Yang Qing.

"Husband, what else can our Jiedao do?"

Yang Qing turned his head toward her.

"What's up, did someone ask for a plan?"

Chen Hong nodded.

"There is a good sister who also wants to work hard on her own."

Then she looked at Yang Qing with hope.

In Yang Qing's mind, there really was something.

"Look, Er Da Ye is searching everywhere for a house because of Liu Guang Qi's marriage."

"What does that indicate?"

"It shows that as the new‑generation population rises, the city's carrying capacity is becoming strained."

"So what should we do?"

Chen Hong's mind is very lively.

"Then just build houses."

Yang Qing nodded.

"By the way."

"If you dare to retain the rent, you can use that money to construct new houses."

"High‑rise buildings need rebar; we can't afford them, but bungalows we can build, right?"

"I heard Jiedao still has a lot of vacant land now."

Chen Hong hesitated again.

"Is this feasible? Some of the rent must go to the landlord, some to the district, and Jiedao can only retain a limited amount."

Yang Qing added again.

"Has the breeding center started Earning Money?"

"Is the agricultural technology station also looking promising, and will family farms start Earning Money next year?"

"These funds are needed by the Jiedao; combined with the landlords' rent, could they be paid in a single annual installment?"

"These funds, the Jiedao can allocate a portion to use for building houses."

"And the houses built by the Jiedao belong to the Jiedao, so the rent naturally belongs to the Jiedao as well."

"This is equivalent to opening another money‑making avenue for the Jiedao."

"When the Jiedao runs out of vacant land, it can still apply to the district for other parcels to construct houses."

"The rent can be used to repair houses, and then the houses will collect rent; gradually the Jiedao will become richer and richer."

"When the money is abundant enough, the Jiedao can also construct skyscrapers."

"I've heard foreigners can now build dozens‑story buildings."

"If our Jiedao manages to build a few such buildings, the rent will flow in without end."

"If we're afraid the cost recovery is too slow."

"Can you also offer long‑term lease contracts? For example, ten, twenty, thirty, forty, or fifty years."

"There are always more methods than difficulties."