Chapter 592: The Royal Mansion Courtyard

"Do you want to rent that Siheyuan of yours?"

Wan Ling thought Yang Qing had an attachment to Siheyuan No. 95, and she mentioned it in passing.

Yang Qing shook his head.

"Where it's suitable, we'll take it."

"And that Siheyuan still has people living in it, doesn't it?"

Wan Ling said confidently.

"No problem; many Siheyuan are under‑occupied now, we can reallocate them."

"If you're willing, I'll take care of this for you."

Yang Qing shook his head.

"No need."

He doesn't have any hometown attachment.

As long as he can rent a decent place, that's enough.

The Royal Mansion is too large to be a residence; opening it to the public is the best option.

Just don't let it become something that many people can't even glance at.

"Then today I'll take you around to look."

"Right now Honghai has many suitable Siheyuan."

"The Siheyuan once monopolized by various companies have almost all been reclaimed by Honghai."

"The reason I let you pick the Royal Mansion is that the Lady of the Royal Mansion is something ordinary people simply can't afford to rent."

"Another reason is that because no one rents it, some people are still occupying it."

"If you want it, I'll drive them out."

So there really is this situation inside.

"Never thought about clearing it out and opening it to the public?"

Wan Ling waved her hand.

"We're busy constructing buildings now, lacking funds and energy to clear these Royal Mansions; they're huge, and maintaining them costs massive money each year."

"We lack money now; how can we do such a thing?"

Yang Qing frowned and thought for a moment.

"If we can confirm the city's functional zoning, we could still maneuver a bit."

"If, within the city walls, we continue to vigorously develop industry and commerce, this area will become a stubborn commercial‑industrial zone."

"With many enterprises moving in, the value of these places will be great."

"If you can't solve it in these years, it'll only get harder later; no one is willing to spit out the fat from their mouths."

"Especially in Jingcheng, many people have deep backgrounds."

Yang Qing didn't speak very clearly; within the Second Ring, too many people's interests are involved.

This area contains the most historic buildings, and if turned into a central district that integrates shopping, entertainment, culture, tourism, and a central park,

it would not only relieve traffic pressure but also allow effective functional zoning.

Unfortunately, within the Second Ring, large corporations and office towers abound, creating Jingcheng's prosperity but also stifling its image.

It was originally supposed to be a sanctuary of popular culture and spirit.

Instead it became the private property of the elite and tycoons.

The public both looks up to Jingcheng and despises it.

Jingcheng has become the greatest gloom hanging over the heads of the masses.

Director Wang caught the implication in Yang Qing's words.

He is just a megaphone.

Wan Ling also felt embarrassed.

"The old houses we now hold have become a burden; managing and maintaining them is a major problem."

"If you don't move in, how can we earn Money?"

"Let's first secure the property before talking further."

"You're right; some people are already a tumor—can't be driven out, yet can't be kept."

"If we keep entangling, we may truly be overtaken by them."

"But you don't want that."

That's a complaint.

Yang Qing changed his mind and thought of creating a hall and a garden.

This garden seems doable using the Royal Mansion—for dining, lodging, arts, theater; it appears the Royal Mansion can handle all that.

"If you want to rent out the Royal Mansion, I have a suggestion: Xu Huizhen will come over this year."

"Originally she intended to partner with Joint Land to build a hall and a garden."

"Talk to her and see if you can first develop a garden in the Royal Mansion as a trial."

"If it works, it will save you a lot of trouble."

Wan Ling's mind raced when she heard that.

As long as there's an intention to cooperate, she has a reason to drive out the old masters of each Royal Mansion.

Reclaim the Royal Mansion first.

That way we won't fear them causing trouble.

The next day, Yang Qing's family, led by Wan Ling, spent the whole day touring Siheyuan.

Finally he chose to rent several Siheyuan.

One as his residence in Jingcheng, several as temporary offices for his various companies, and a few more as dormitories.

When they are no longer needed, Yang Qing plans to turn them into Siheyuan hotels.

In the evening, Xu Huizhen, Hu Lianxi, and several pharmaceutical families came over.

Wan Ling couldn't hold back her temper; late at night she went to discuss the restaurant matters with Xu Huizhen.

Xu Huizhen still didn't know what was going on, so she had no choice but to call Brian from next door.

Brian briefly explained Yang Qing's ideas for the garden.

This is hardly a hotel; it's clearly an alternative arts society.

Art appreciation and cultural performances are the main focus; eating is secondary.

Isn't this just a way to fool those pretentious cultured people?

Along the way, there will not only be food but also various high-end artworks for sale.

Using a prince's mansion to operate it is indeed quite suitable.

However, the mansion suits classical art, while the garden cooperating with the land can develop toward modern art.

Thus, the prince's mansions around the Glazed Tile Factory would be quite suitable, or the Prince Gong's Mansion near the North Sea, etc.

"Sure, tomorrow, no, the day after tomorrow or the day after that—I still have business to discuss at two restaurants."

Wan Ling, hearing this, felt a surge of excitement; damn it, finally she could drive those people away.

In the following days, Yang Qing had nothing to do and started to laze around.

Liu Guangtian, Li Da Xiong, He Yuzhu, Nan Yi, and others successively took a leave of absence without pay.

Several children, aside from Yang Canghai, were busy with their own favorite pursuits.

As time passed.

Many of the things Yang Qing said began to be implemented.

First, the Te Qu television station agreed to set up, and Headline News became a media outlet that could reach the whole nation.

Then not long after, the school that Hu Lianxi had been lobbying for a long time also completed approval.

Agree to establish Tequ Daxue.

The matter of traditional Chinese medicine also entered tense negotiations after Hu Lianxi and them came over.

Yang Qing's achievements from this return to the Mainland began to gush forth.

The news transmitted back to Gangdao, and everyone understood that Yang Qing was making a full commitment to the Mainland.

Seeing Yang Qing's achievements one after another, those who had been anxious about Gangdao's future gradually calmed their hearts.

Yude obviously accelerated the negotiation pace during this period.

Without ulterior motives, various cooperative negotiations increased; this kind of mutually beneficial matter made both sides no longer so tense and confrontational.

Within Yinglian, too, under the insistence of the queen and the Iron Lady, they reached a thorough compromise.

The negotiations between the two sides further accelerated.

Headline Daily.

"According to reports, Daxia and Yinglian have already completed preliminary negotiations."

"The outlook for Gangdao is clear, and Gangdao's fate has already been decided."

"Congratulations, we are no longer wanderers."

The negotiation results had not yet been finally determined when they were leaked by that bunch of bastards at Headline.

Yude had no choice; at this point there was no need to hide anything anymore.

The next day, the official bulletin spread throughout the world.