Chapter 665: Building a Nest to Attract the Phoenix

After the banquet, everyone was a bit high. Xiao Yu even said bluntly that when Guo Wei was there, he never treated everyone to a meal, not even a bottle of water. But his own monthly reimbursed dining and reception expenses were all in the five digits.

"Enjoying alone is not as good as enjoying with others!" Xiao Yu laughed and asked me if there was a second half, so he could greet everyone.

I asked him with a smile, "Director Xiao, there can be a second half. You have to tell me first, what activities do you usually have for the second half?"

Xiao Yu laughed, pointed at the table of swaying people, and said, "Singing, foot washing, playing mahjong—whatever everyone likes."

"And you?" I asked.

Xiao Yu was a bit flustered by my sudden question. He hesitated for a while and said, "Boss, whatever you like, I like."

Xiao Yu suddenly changed his address to "Boss," which I couldn't adapt to immediately. Back in Chunshan County, Zhu Hua Yu and Yu Wei both called me "Boss." I could adapt to "Boss" because I was their master. But calling me "Boss" (Lao Da) felt a bit awkward, as if it faintly had the flavor of the underworld.

Xiao Yu saw my expression was wrong and seemed to feel I was dissatisfied with the title he used. He lowered his voice and whispered, "Boss, don't be unhappy. You are the boss because you have an aura of dominance. Only those with dominance can be called boss."

I waved my hand and said, "That's not what I mean. It's just that we are all state cadres; calling me that easily leads to misunderstandings."

Xiao Yu was overjoyed and said, "There are people who call the Mayor 'Boss,' so what are you afraid of? From now on, we will call you Boss. Because we all submit to you."

He stood up and shouted at the top of his lungs, "You guys, cheer up. The Boss said we're having a second half."

Everyone shouted together, surrounding me and asking, "Boss, where are we having the second half?"

I smiled and said, "Director Xiao will arrange it. As long as everyone is happy."

Everyone laughed and poured out, actually squeezing me to the side.

Zhu Hua Yu walked at the end, quietly pulled me, and whispered, "Boss, I'll call you that too."

I smiled and said, "You can call me whatever you like; as long as you like it, I don't mind." I suddenly remembered she didn't have a foothold in the city yet, and the Industrial Park was a new unit established less than three years ago, with no family dormitories, so her accommodation was indeed a problem. So I asked her, "Where are you living now?"

She hesitated and said, "I'm planning to rent a house."

"And tonight?"

"The reception house."

My heart trembled. I hadn't even arranged the logistics for my own staff; I was not a competent leader. So I called Xiao Yu, who was walking in front, and told him that after he arranged where everyone was going, I had something to find him for.

Xiao Yu was, after all, someone who did administrative work and was very good at eating, drinking, and having fun. He knew all the large and small entertainment venues in Hengyue City like the back of his hand.

Seeing I was looking for him, Xiao Yu happily arranged where everyone was going and returned to my side to ask what instructions I had.

I asked him, "Where does the park usually arrange receptions?"

Xiao Yu said without thinking, "Hengyan Hotel."

I pointed at Zhu Hua Yu and said, "Arrange for Xiao Zhu to stay there for a while until she finds a place to live."

Xiao Yu was still hesitating, so I glared and said, "Is there a difficulty?"

Xiao Yu quickly smiled and said, "No, no. I'll go arrange it now."

I had no intention of joining them for the second half. It was my first day officially at work; showing my face was enough for the people below to feel it.

I stopped Xiao Yu and said, "Arrange it well for everyone; they must have a good time. I won't accompany you; I have something to do tonight and need to find someone."

Xiao Yu didn't dare to stop me, indicating I should rest assured; he wouldn't let anyone fall behind, nor would he cause any trouble.

After they all left, I stood on the street smoking a cigarette and took out my phone to call Qian Youyu.

Qian Youyu arrived by my side in less than ten minutes, and Yue Bai was actually sitting in the car.

I was greatly shocked, looking at her slightly haggard appearance, and felt a thousand emotions.

Yue Bai was calm, walked gracefully to my side, and whispered, "Are you okay?"

My nose felt sore, and my voice actually choked up as I said, "And you? Are you okay?"

Yue Bai nodded, and as if suddenly remembering something, she smiled and said, "Old Qian wants me to join his company; what's your opinion?"

I glanced at Qian Youyu and said, "What does he mean?"

"Aren't I an idle person now? Besides, staying in Suxi Town every day, I can't stand it anymore."

I understood her situation. A glamorous Town Party Committee Secretary suddenly had nothing overnight; in front of her former subordinates, it was indeed very awkward.

"But you are still a cadre," I said. "The organization has regulations."

"I don't want it anymore," Yue Bai smiled softly. "I'd rather just be a woman in peace."

Qian Youyu leaned against the car body in the distance smoking, not coming over to talk to me, as if afraid of disturbing my conversation with Yue Bai.

I waved at him and shouted, "Old Qian, come over here."

Qian Youyu hesitated, threw the cigarette butt at his feet and stepped on it, then walked over slowly.

I said straight to the point, "Old Qian, I have something to find you for."

Qian Youyu looked around and said, "Brother, this is not a place to talk. Why don't we find a place to sit down and talk?"

"Fine," I said, walked to his car, opened the door, and got in.

Qian Youyu drove directly to the Xinlinyin Hotel coffee shop, found a large room, stretched his arms and legs for a while, and shouted, "It's been a long time since I've been this comfortable."

After Qian Youyu established a new company with my Aunt, my Aunt provided the capital to help him deal with the fundraising issues. He mortgaged all the properties belonging to Yuetang Village in Suxi Town to my Aunt.

Qian Youyu's bank loans were also guaranteed by my Uncle's company.

After drinking a few sips of coffee, I said, "Old Qian, prepare yourself. Build a nest for me in the Industrial Park; I want to attract a phoenix."

Qian Youyu looked at me uncomprehendingly, and I smiled, "With your intelligence, how do you get by!"

Qian Youyu said aggrievedly, "Brother, you know your brother is an honest man, and my brain doesn't turn fast. Just say it directly; I'm most afraid of guessing riddles and thinking about problems."

I smiled and said, "It's very simple. The Industrial Park will provide the money, and you are responsible for the construction. I want to build a management committee office building in the Industrial Park."

"Don't you have a place?"

"It's borrowed."

"And you don't have to pay, so why bother."

I sighed and said, "Old Qian, don't you even know about face projects? A dignified Industrial Park doesn't even have a decent office building; who would feel at ease coming to invest?"

Qian Youyu laughed, gave a thumbs up, and said, "Brother, are you trying to create another Suxi Town?"

"Suxi Town and the Industrial Park are not on the same level at all," I said. "One is the grandfather, the other is the grandson. Understand?"

Qian Youyu nodded, seemingly understanding, frowned, thought for a while, and said, "Tell me, what do I need to do?"

I tapped the edge of the table lightly and said, "You don't need to use your brain either. Go back and discuss it with my Aunt. In a few days, I will issue a bidding announcement, and you just need to prepare for the bidding."

Qian Youyu understood immediately, excitedly rubbed his hands together, and said, "Brother, you've saved my life again."

I waved my hand and said, "Don't get excited yet. Whether you can get the project or not, no one can say for sure right now. I invited you here today for another matter I need to trouble you with."

"Just say it, I'll even pluck the stars from the sky for you," Qian Youyu shouted, patting his chest.

"That won't be necessary," I said with a smile. "Do you still remember Township Head Zhu's daughter?"

Qian Youyu and Yue Bai both frowned and thought. After a while, Yue Bai said, "Isn't she your secretary in Chunshan County?"

I nodded and said, "That's right, now she has also come to the Industrial Park."

Yue Bai gave a meaningful "Oh," and her expression became slightly unnatural.

Qian Youyu asked, "Does this have anything to do with me?"

I shook my head and said, "It has nothing to do with you. But there is something I need your help with. She is new to Hengyue City and doesn't have a place to live yet. Old Qian, think about it, is there any place where she can be temporarily arranged to stay?"

As soon as Qian Youyu heard this, he said readily, "I thought it was something big! Just this little thing, and you're bothering your brain? Leave this to me. Tomorrow afternoon, I'll come to pick her up."

"Don't wrong her," I said. "And don't let her know it was arranged by me, understand?"

"Understand!" Qian Youyu laughed, "You can rest assured."

With Zhu Hua Yu's matter settled, my heart felt a little more stable. I brought her out of school; if she didn't even have a place to stay, my conscience would be uneasy!

Qian Youyu offered me a cigarette and said, "Brother, I've been thinking, I want to invite Secretary Liu to our company. What's your opinion?"

"I have no opinion," I waved my hand. "Old Qian, handle these things yourself. In short, in anything, don't let others catch your tail again."

My words were double-edged, both warning Qian Youyu and reminding Yue Bai.

Just at this moment, my phone rang. I opened it and heard Gan Lu's voice: "Chen Feng, I've come to Hengyue City." ===== CHAPTER 666 =====