"A thousand-mile dike can be breached by an ant hole. The three Chen brothers, Dafa and his brother, were only interested in making money and cutting corners. It was only a matter of time before something bad happened," Chen Shuting analyzed.

Bai Xiaojie chimed in, "Can you imagine? He's just a village party secretary, with no side jobs, yet he has over a million yuan in personal bank savings. What does that even mean?"

Tang Ping was secretly amazed when he heard this.

With over a million yuan, it wouldn't be unjust for Chen Dafa to be executed in prison.

It's important to understand that they defrauded countless ordinary people, leaving hundreds of homebuyers with nothing but huge bank loans.

With Chen Dafa gone, Chenjia Village returned to its former life.

Previously, with Chen Dafa suppressing the people, many who wanted to start a small business were prevented from doing so. Any good policies from above were also divided up by Chen Dafa's clan.

The bidding process for the project is in full swing, and construction has already begun at the site.

Tang Ping has had some rare free time these days.

Jianning is a mountainous area with beautiful natural scenery. Compared to Jinghai, it lacks the fast-paced urban life.

Tang Ping stayed for several months until the old street project was completed, at which point he, as the contractor, had to go back.

Bai Xiaojie and Hu Xiandong had already returned to Jinghai. The situation in Jianning was stable, and the rest could be handled by their subordinates. However, Wan Zi Qian Hong could not be left without someone in charge, and the head office also needed Bai Xiaojie as the general manager.

"Aren't you coming back to Jinghai with me?" Tang Ping asked.

Since deciding to return to Jinghai, Chen Shuting has refused to leave, and her parents are also unwilling to move to Jinghai.

Chen Shuting said, "Let's wait a while. After school starts in the second half of the year, I'll take Xiaochen back. In the meantime, I want to spend more time with my parents."

"Alright, if there's anything you can't handle in Jianning, give me a call. Don't make things difficult for yourself," Tang Ping said.

Chen Shuting smiled and said, "Don't worry, but don't forget, when you first started your internet cafe, I almost brought you down."

Tang Ping listened and agreed.

Chen Shuting is not the kind of gentle and weak woman; she is a mature and assertive woman with a natural big sister aura. When it comes to business strategy, she knows more than Tang Ping.

Besides the completion of the old street project, the most important thing is that the Beijing-Haikou Coastal Highway project has begun public bidding.

Any qualified construction or real estate company can participate in the bidding.

Back in familiar Jinghai, Tang Ping didn't even have time to go home. He first went to the old street construction site to take a look around. There were professional surveyors from the geological bureau inspecting the site. Only if the earthquake resistance and disaster prevention quality met the standards would the project be approved for completion.

After inspection, the Old Street project fully meets the standards and is approved for completion.

Although the quality of the project was fine, the hospitality that was due afterwards was still in full swing.

Tang Ping arranged for a meal, and after eating and drinking to his heart's content, he enjoyed a sauna and massage.

By the time we finished and saw the guests off, it was already past midnight.

Tang Ping had originally planned to go home to rest, but Bai Xiaojie urgently summoned him to the head office.

Bai Xiaojie, her cousin Song Lili, and several senior managers from the company were all waiting in the office.

Tang Ping asked in confusion, "What's the matter? Why did you need me to come here so urgently?"

"Boss, see for yourself."

Bai Xiaojie handed over a letter and said, "We were all about to leave work when someone delivered a letter and a suitcase."

Tang Ping was completely bewildered. After opening the package and glancing at it, his expression changed slightly.

"I am Ma Shuai from Xinshuai Group. I am new here and would appreciate your help. Xinshuai Group has taken a liking to the coastal highway project and is offering a one million yuan gift. I hope Mr. Tang will give us face."

The letter contained only two simple sentences.

Tang Ping put down the letter and asked, "Where's the briefcase?"

"Here."

My cousin, Song Lili, placed the suitcase on the desk and said, "We checked it; it's all genuine banknotes, a full million."

"Boss, what's the deal with this New Marshal Group? I've never heard of Jinghai before. And what does he mean by this?" Bai Xiaojie asked.

Tang Ping chuckled and said, "New Marshal Group, the real estate tycoon of Green Vine City. Heh, interesting. Now everyone wants to get involved in Jinghai. But, you think you can make us back out with just one million? That's too stingy, isn't it?"

"Green Vine City, what are they doing interfering in Jinghai's real estate market?"

"That's a pipe dream! If the coastal highway project goes well, we can earn at least a hundred million. What's a million? But boss, how come they managed to find out so much about us? Isn't the head office a bit unsafe?"

Several senior executives from the company were discussing it.

Tang Ping smiled and said, "I'll have Hu Xiandong send a group of people over tomorrow, so don't worry about security. Also, the coastal highway project is a target we must secure; it won't matter who comes. That's all for now, everyone go back and get some rest."

Green Vine City.

This is the plot of a crackdown on organized crime.

Unexpectedly, the new leader group also got involved.

This time, things really got turbulent in Jinghai.

Meanwhile, on the other side...

Late at night, in the office of the construction group.

All senior management personnel gathered, and even Gao Qiqiang was summoned.

Chen Tai frowned and said, "One million plus a threatening letter, you think you can scare me, Chen Tai? Hmph, the New Marshal Group, Gao Mingyuan in Green Vine City, has overstepped his bounds!"

“The New Leader Group’s tactic is called ‘courtesy first, force later.’ The offer may be a bit weak, but I reckon that if people don’t agree, they will definitely retaliate. Chairman, we have to be vigilant and prepare in advance,” Chengcheng said first.

"Exactly! To think that we'd back out of such a massive project as the coastal highway for just one million is simply delusional!"

"Green Vine City is not a local industry of Jinghai, and the higher-ups will not support them."

"They have some influence in Green Vine City and should not be underestimated."

Other department managers also had differing opinions.

Gao Qiqiang was the only one who didn't speak. Instead, he seemed sleepy and yawned several times.

Since Gao Qisheng was kidnapped, a complete rift has formed between him and Chen Tai.

Normally, unless Chen Tai calls him, Gao Qiqiang will not get involved in the affairs of the Construction Group. He will focus on managing Bai Jinhan, Wanshi Haoting and other venues in his own little world.

Uncle Tai coughed, looked at Gao Qiqiang, and asked, "Gao Qiqiang, why aren't you saying anything?"

Gao Qiqiang said with a smile, "Hehe, Dad, I'm not very educated or capable, so I can't compare to the managers here. I don't have any ideas either, so I'll just listen and learn."

Hearing this, Chen Tai looked displeased and said, "You're my godson, but you don't participate in the group's affairs. What use are you to me? Relying on Bai Jinhan and Wanshi Haoting, do you think you can achieve anything great? You're short-sighted! You must get involved in the coastal highway project!"

"Yes, Father, I will do as you say."

Gao Qiqiang echoed, but his expression showed that he didn't care.