Chapter 603

Zhang Kaishan said, "Previously, the county couldn't spare the hands, and the funds were relatively tight, so we never had the opportunity to solve the thorn of Nanmen Street. Speaking of which, it was your idea of developing a commercial street that reminded me. For the Nanmen Street commercial housing project, I plan to follow the commercial street model and let the real estate development company build it with their own funds. In this way, not only will the county government not have to spend money, but we can also have a not-so-small income."

What Zhang Kaishan was talking about was actually a type of land-selling economy. Of course, the land-selling economy itself was beyond reproach, but it wouldn't work if a local government pinned all or most of its fiscal revenue on the land-selling economy.

Su Xinghui said, "Uncle Zhang, Nanmen Street should be developed, but there is one place that must be handled cautiously."

Zhang Kaishan looked at Su Xinghui and said, "You mean Zhuangyuan Lane?"

Su Xinghui nodded.

Zhang Kaishan laughed, "I knew you would mention Zhuangyuan Lane. Of course, I know that Zhuangyuan Lane is a treasure land. It is one of the oldest buildings in our county and belongs to historical sites and cultural relics. Of course, I won't treat it rashly."

Su Xinghui said, "Yes, Scholar Hou is one of the most famous figures in our county's history, and Zhuangyuan Lane is his former residence, which is a historical witness to our Shangjun County. If this place is demolished, it will not only be a loss for Shangjun County but also a loss for our Chinese civilization, or even a crime!"

Zhang Kaishan nodded, "You are very right. Don't worry, the county plans to list Zhuangyuan Lane as a cultural relic protection unit, protect it, and carry out protective repairs. In the future, Zhuangyuan Lane can become a tourist attraction in Shangjun County."

Su Xinghui said, "Uncle Zhang, then I can rest assured. In the future, you will be a hero of Shangjun County! I think that in the bidding for the Nanmen Street development, we must also consider whether the overall style of the project design is coordinated with Zhuangyuan Lane. Otherwise, if the style of the new project is incompatible with Zhuangyuan Lane, that would also be burning a zither to cook a crane—a great disappointment."

Zhang Kaishan laughed, "Alright, when the bidding comes, we will specifically invite a few experts in this area to help us keep an eye on it."

The two talked for the whole morning. During this time, several cadres wanted to come to report work to Zhang Kaishan, but they were all blocked by Zhang Cheng. It wasn't until after ten o'clock that Su Xinghui bid farewell to Zhang Kaishan.

Zhang Kaishan said, "Why are you leaving? Eat here."

Su Xinghui said, "I have an appointment with a few classmates to get together at noon."

Zhang Kaishan said, "Then Zhang Cheng should go too?"

Su Xinghui nodded, "Yes."

Zhang Kaishan laughed, "Alright, then you go."

Su Xinghui went to the People's Restaurant with Zhang Cheng and asked for a private room. It was still early, so they asked for a pot of tea and drank it.

Su Xinghui asked, "Zhang Cheng, how is your work situation?"

Zhang Cheng said, "The bureau chief talked to me a few days ago and said he was preparing to promote me to deputy section chief."

Su Xinghui laughed, "Is that so? That's a good thing."

Su Xinghui was very happy for his old friend's progress. Zhang Cheng was a technical secondary school graduate and was in his third year of work. Being promoted to deputy section chief wasn't excessive at all. If he were an ordinary county magistrate's son, he would probably have been a section chief by now.

Zhang Cheng said, "I can't compare with you."

Su Xinghui smiled and asked again, "Have you found a girlfriend?"

When this was mentioned, Zhang Cheng was a bit fidgety. Su Xinghui knew that there was probably something going on. He smiled and asked, "Something's up, right?"

Zhang Cheng nodded and said, "Luo Xiaomei introduced a girlfriend to me. She is her schoolmate from the regional normal school and is currently teaching at the Experimental Primary School."

As soon as Su Xinghui heard this, he knew that this was probably Zhang Cheng's wife from his previous life. It seemed his rebirth didn't have such a strong butterfly effect. Of course, it was mainly because Zhang Cheng's wife was introduced by Luo Xiaomei, and this matter wasn't so easy to change.

Su Xinghui asked, "What's her name? Why don't you just call her over to eat together?"

Zhang Cheng said, "Her name is Yao Feng. Call her over to eat? That wouldn't be very good, would it?"

Su Xinghui was even more certain that this was Zhang Cheng's wife from his previous life when he heard the name. He couldn't help but wonder if Xu Xiaoguang, Wu Jun, and the others could also meet their wives from their previous lives. Speaking of which, their wives from their previous lives were all quite good; at least their lives looked good.

Su Xinghui said, "What's not good about that? If you have a girlfriend, you should bring her for everyone to see. Everyone can also help you refer to her."

Zhang Cheng then stood up and said, "Then I'll go call her."

Only a few minutes later, Zhang Cheng returned and said to Su Xinghui, "She'll be here in a while."

A dozen minutes later, a girl was brought into the private room by a waiter. The girl was refined, with delicate features, wearing two braids, and looked just over twenty years old.

Su Xinghui naturally recognized her; she was Zhang Cheng's wife from his previous life, Yao Feng.

As soon as Yao Feng came in, she called out, "Zhang Cheng."

Zhang Cheng stood up and called out, "Yao Feng, come, let me introduce you. This is my classmate, my best buddy, Su Xinghui."

Su Xinghui also stood up and extended his right hand to Yao Feng, "Yao Feng, hello, I'm Su Xinghui."

Yao Feng extended her hand naturally to shake Su Xinghui's, "Hello, Su Xinghui, I'm Yao Feng. I've heard Zhang Cheng mention your name for a long time!"

Yao Feng sat beside Zhang Cheng. Zhang Cheng poured her a cup of tea. When he turned his head, Su Xinghui quietly gave a thumbs up where Yao Feng couldn't see, meaning Yao Feng was good. Zhang Cheng couldn't help but laugh.

Su Xinghui asked, "Yao Feng, what do you teach at the Experimental Primary School?"

Yao Feng said, "I teach Chinese."

Su Xinghui said, "My nephew should be in primary school in the next two years. Let him go to your class then."

Yao Feng said, "That's no problem."

Zhang Cheng said, "You can rest assured following Yao Feng. She will definitely treat him like her own nephew and teach him well."

While they were talking, Wu Yuansheng and Luo Xiaomei arrived. As soon as Luo Xiaomei came, Yao Feng called out "Sister Xiaomei," and she looked much more at ease. Luo Xiaomei sat beside Yao Feng and began to talk to her affectionately.