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"Little Wang, did MiaoMiao say you're going to Zhangjiagang in a couple of days" Liu Li Hua asked casually. She had already heard about the thousand acres of land by JinYang Lake and naturally wanted to find out more.

The bet between Zhang MiaoMiao and Wang Zheng was for a thousand acres of land at JinYang Lake, Zhangjiagang. Such a large amount of land in a prime location within a city isn't an easy feat; even the Provincial Secretary might not be able to arrange it.

"Yes, we have a supplier in Zhangjiagang who had some issues recently. I need to go take a look and also investigate the real estate market there," Wang Zheng replied politely without any concealment.

"Why does such a large company like Jirong choose a county-level city instead of one of the domestic first-tier cities You have better foundations in Beijing; wouldn't it be better to make your debut there" The chairman of a mega state-owned enterprise asked clearly and pointedly.

"Mom, you talk about work again. Today isn’t a business occasion, but our family inviting Wang Zheng for dinner," Zhang MiaoMiao pouted from her wheelchair.

"I was just making casual inquiries, wanting to hear Wang Zheng's thoughts. What’s the rush" Liu Li Hua really had no way with this little daughter of hers.

"In recent years, policies have changed; the real estate industry hasn’t been as smooth in its development as before. Jirong entering the real estate market also carries certain risks. After preliminary market research and several board discussions, it was ultimately decided that Jirong's real estate would focus on livability and refinement, with Zhangjiagang chosen mainly considering its geographical advantages, economic foundations, and ecological environment. Auntie surely knows more about these aspects than me. Also, a person I deeply respect lived there for four years," Wang Zheng answered calmly.

(Alright, I admit it; please allow me to indulge in self-flattery for a moment. The ‘person who respects Wang Zheng’ is none other than Flame herself. Mentioning Zhangjiagang here is merely to pay tribute to this beautiful and prosperous southern port city.)

"Hmm, makes sense. Looks like you guys are well-prepared," Liu Li Hua couldn’t help but commend Wang Zheng a little, then asked again: "But the government’s macro-control over real estate is now deeper and wider; it no longer profits as imagined. Otherwise, my Zhongtian Group wouldn't have stopped after developing just one property."

"That was me forcing you to withdraw; otherwise, sooner or later you'd stray from your main business," Zhang Binghao corrected.

Wang Zheng smiled and said, "Actually, it's not too bad. If the government intervenes strongly, then we can cooperate with them to develop projects."

Hearing this, Zhang Binghao's eyes emitted a barely perceptible gleam.

"Cooperate to develop Do you want to obtain permission to build affordable housing" asked Liu Lihua. "This issue is quite tricky because there are too many parties involved with vested interests."

"No, I just plan to develop commercial properties and have no intention of building economic affordable housing."

"Then why did you mention cooperating with the government earlier..." asked Liu Lihua, slightly puzzled.

Zhang Binghao understood a bit more and smiled, "Young man, tell me your real thoughts directly."

Wang Zheng chuckled and put down his chopsticks. His expression turned solemn: "I just want to acquire some land at a lower price so that I can sell my housing units for less as well. Given the current high prices of houses, they place too much pressure on people. I merely wish to do what I can through my hands to benefit the public in small ways."

Zhang Binghao's eyes became even brighter.

All of Nans江省’s people knew that their provincial party secretary, Zhang Binghao, was a man who focused on action. While he vigorously promoted economic development, he also paid close attention to issues concerning the livelihood of the people. Of course, high housing prices had become an issue that everyone worried about and cared most deeply about; Zhang Binghao was no exception. To control housing prices and curb speculative real estate activities, Nans江省had already issued many policy documents, continually strengthening macroeconomic regulation measures with increasingly stringent detailed regulations. Up to now, numerous small-scale property development companies with financing characteristics had been shut down in Nans江省. However, when the government made policies, people found ways around them; land sales had become the primary means for local governments to increase their fiscal revenue. With high mountains and distant imperial courts, military orders could be ignored when generals were far from home, making it possible to evade provincial-level macroeconomic regulation.

Even in a certain county city, the市委書記issued instructions personally, stipulating that housing prices there must not fall below a certain level or else the leaders of relevant departments would face warnings and admonitions.

Zhang Binghao was distressed to see such unhealthy practices but had no better solutions. A moderately prosperous society, a dream where even the poorest have enough food for four dishes and one soup, wasn't easy to achieve, especially when it came to universal prosperity, which was a far-off dream.

Certainly, the issues in the market need to be resolved by the market itself. After all, macro-control is merely a remedial measure and not an essential tool. If there were an opportunity to address this issue from within the market, that would likely be the most important and effective way to do so, something that Governor Zhang Binghao of Nanjiang Province has long desired but failed to achieve.

Although Wang Zheng's words caused a glimmer in Zhang Binghao’s eyes, it was just a fleeting moment. This provincial party secretary is a shrewd veteran; naturally, he wouldn't trust Wang Zheng so easily. Moreover, as the senior vice president of Jirong International and a businessman par excellence, his primary concern would always be company interests. Otherwise, even getting past the board's approval alone would be impossible.

However, if Zhang Binghao knew Wang Zheng’s true identity, who knows what he would think

"Lowering housing prices privately, do you think this might disrupt the current normal real estate market order" asked Zhang Binghao.

"If such actions are considered disruptive, should those in the past who maliciously inflated housing prices also receive life sentences" Wang Zheng didn't answer directly but instead posed a rhetorical question with a smile, throwing this extremely sensitive issue back to Zhang Binghao.

Zhang Binghao smiled and pondered over the feasibility of Wang Zheng's proposal. He took a sip of his drink and looked at Wang Zheng: "This is my final question—why do it This way of doing things clearly doesn't maximize Jirong’s interests, and in some aspects will even result in significant losses. Why"

Wang Zheng picked up his glass and smiled back at Zhang Binghao, saying, “I've eaten百家飯 (food from many different homes), worn百家衣 (clothes donated by many people), and received the kindness of the masses; naturally, I want to do something in return for society. After all, because of housing issues, China's national happiness levels have severely dropped.”

After a pause, Wang Zheng also spoke solemnly: "I just want everyone’s faces to be filled with smiles and not anxiety over this society."

Hearing this, Liu Lihua secretly held her daughter's hand under the table and whispered softly, “Miao Miao, he’s a good man. Although his ideals might seem a bit unrealistic, who knows He might actually achieve something unexpected. Take hold of this opportunity; your mom supports you.”

Wang Miao Miao's ears turned red as she tried to cover up: "Mom, are you mixing everything up"

Liu Lihua looked at her daughter’s unusual behavior and found it both amusing and exasperating.

Zhang Binghao downed the alcohol in his cup and said, "Given what you just said, Wang, I'll help you resolve the bet you made with Miaomiao regarding the thousand mu of land by JinYang Lake in Zhangjiagang. However, this plot is too large and its location is excellent; even if you manage to get it at eighty percent of the cost price, considering your ultimate plan and the substantial relocation fees involved, you might break even at best."

After drinking another cup of alcohol, Zhang Binghao wiped his mouth. His tone had a sense of being an old hero who has seen better days: "I'm not young anymore; many things I wish to do are beyond my reach. At this age, let me accompany you youngsters in one last bout of madness."

Upon hearing this, Wang Zheng did not show much excitement but instead had a look that was more serious than ever before. He stood up respectfully and picked up the half-bottle of Maotai next to him, tilted his head back, and downed it.

Zhang Binghao didn't stop him; instead, he smiled and said in a low voice with admiration, "Having dreams but not daydreaming is indeed rare."

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After saying goodbye to Qinhuai Residence, Wang Zheng pushed Zhang Miaomiao along the banks of the Qinhuai River, feeling the cool breeze blowing from the river surface. It was an indescribable comfort.

Zhang Miaomiao also enjoyed this feeling; after all, she had been daydreaming about being with him during these days, and simply sitting quietly next to him was a rare little happiness.

Despite drinking over 500 grams of Maotai that was more than fifty degrees in alcohol content, Wang Zheng felt no drunkenness at all. He had an astonishing tolerance for alcohol, but he hardly ever drank anything alcoholic because Wang Zheng always needed to keep his mind clear and not expose any weaknesses to the enemy when he wasn't fully sober; otherwise, it would have unimaginable consequences.

With Provincial Secretary Zhang Binghao's commitment, Wang Zheng had officially taken the first step in Nanjiang Province. To be honest, after today's dinner party, Wang Zheng felt a lot of goodwill towards Zhang Binghao. In this era, to have such a positive provincial secretary was probably unique throughout the entire country.

It couldn't be denied that when Wang Zheng urgently wanted revenge, he had thought about assassinating all members of the Su faction at some point. He wasn't immune to thoughts of assassination towards people like Zhang Binghao or Su Nan Guo, but upon second thought, given the influence of Old Master Su's family, even if he killed these people, it would be futile as new members of the Su faction would quickly replace them.

Therefore, Wang Zheng believed that for outsiders in the Su family, the main approach should be to sow discord and dissolve their unity. As for those utterly wicked individuals, it was a different matter entirely..If Wang Zheng were here, he would certainly recognize this woman. She was none other than Swift燕 (Rain燕), who once fought with him at State Security's Eleventh Division and later had brief collaborat...