Seeing Zhang Cheng's furrowed brows and silent expression, Bai Huafeng's smile held a deeper meaning.

"Xiao Zhang, it's unrealistic to expect to make money from this kind of project."

"However, the benefits are all in the unseen places."

"For example, get on Secretary Liu's good side so that he remembers that you exist."

"For example, if you want to set up a factory and acquire land in Funing County in the future, do you think the city will not give you the green light?"

He leaned forward slightly and lowered his voice.

"In short, the Funing County government will never let its own people who sincerely want to give back to their hometown suffer losses."

Zhang Cheng slowly raised his eyelids, his gaze calm as still water.

"Director Bai, I can't guarantee anything about this."

"But I can do my best to ask and try to find a solution."

He spoke each word with utmost seriousness.

"After all, I am also from Funing. If my hometown needs me, I have no reason not to do my best."

"Good! Good! Good!"

Bai Huafeng said "good" three times in a row, and the smile on his face completely relaxed.

"Then I'll wait for your good news!"

He stood up, patted Zhang Cheng on the shoulder forcefully, and strode away.

Zhang Cheng stared at his retreating figure with a deep, unfathomable look in his eyes.

He had no hope whatsoever for Jiang Yuhong or those businessmen from Jiaxing.

Jiang Yuhong is profit-driven and looks down on this business with its long payback period.

The Jiaxing merchants were busy dividing up the territory and had no time to spare.

Nobody wants to do this.

But since Bai Huafeng has found me today, it means that what he wants is not money, but a "method" to create money out of nothing.

A funding gap of at least five or six million...

A subtle, enigmatic smile curved the corners of Zhang Cheng's lips.

Headache?

No, this is precisely the opportunity.

...

The next day, early morning.

Li Yuanyuan led a group of business owners from the Funing Chamber of Commerce back from Jiaxing, travel-worn and exhausted.

The cooperation with Jiaxing New Chamber of Commerce has been finalized. Their trip was specifically to report the results to Zhang Cheng and, more importantly, to "pay their respects."

The ward was bustling with noise.

Zhang Cheng casually mentioned the "bringing electricity to the countryside" project.

The business owners present were all shrewd individuals, and they all laughed it off and changed the subject.

They all knew it was a bottomless pit.

A dozen minutes later, the bosses tactfully took their leave, leaving only Li Yuanyuan in the ward.

Today she wore a bright red, high-end wool coat that made her skin look even whiter than snow. She sat elegantly on the edge of the bed, skillfully peeling an apple with a fruit knife.

"The project of bringing electricity to rural areas is a huge pitfall."

She didn't even look up, her voice clear and crisp.

“These businessmen in Funing are willing to donate ten or twenty thousand to show their loyalty, but no one is stupid enough to actually spend a lot of money to get involved.”

Zhang Cheng shrugged helplessly, as if to say that he was afraid he couldn't help Director Bai with this favor.

Just then, the ward door was pushed open.

Liu Yihan walked in wearing a clean white nurse's uniform.

When her gaze fell on Li Yuanyuan, she visibly paused, and a hint of undisguised amazement and wariness flashed across her bright, beautiful eyes.

Li Yuanyuan is so beautiful. The confidence and mature charm she exudes from within puts an invisible pressure on this naive young nurse.

Li Yuanyuan seemed to sense her gaze and slowly stopped what she was doing.

She raised her head, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, and her alluring eyes looked at Liu Yihan.

With a perfect curve to her red lips, she placed the half-peeled apple on the counter, stood up gracefully, and extended her fair and slender right hand toward Liu Yihan.

"Hello, my name is Li Yuanyuan."

Her voice carried a hint of lazy laughter, yet it seemed to be declaring something.

"He is Zhang Cheng's... business partner."

"Hello……"

Liu Yihan awkwardly extended her hand and shook hands with her, her smile appearing particularly forced.

"My name is Liu Yihan, and I am Zhang Cheng's friend."

Zhang Cheng, lying on the hospital bed, turned pale.

He looked at the two women's hands clasped together, one exuding a powerful aura, the other secretly competing, and felt a headache coming on.

"Are you two planning to become sworn brothers? Why don't you go out to a restaurant, eat and chat?"

Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Liu Yihan released her grip as if she had been electrocuted, her cheeks flushed.

"I...I'm here to change your dressing!"

She walked quickly to the bedside, lifted the blanket, and carefully pulled open Zhang Cheng's clothes.

After several months of training, Zhang Cheng's physique is well-defined, with his eight-pack abs exuding power and attracting considerable attention.

Li Yuanyuan stood leisurely to the side with her hands behind her back, her gaze lingering on Zhang Cheng's abs and Liu Yihan's reddened ears, her smile deepening.

The medicine was changed quickly.

Liu Yihan gave a few instructions and then hurriedly left the ward as if fleeing.

Li Yuanyuan sat down again, smiling at Zhang Cheng.

"Zhang Ergouzi, you're something else! You've even bewitched the naive young nurse."

Zhang Cheng ignored her.

Li Yuanyuan leaned closer, her breath sweet as orchids.

"How can a green apple like her have the flavor of a ripe apple like mine?"

"You really won't try it?"

"Stay away from me."

Zhang Cheng raised an eyebrow, his eyes flashing a warning.

"I am a married man."

"So what?"

Li Yuanyuan snorted, straightened up, and resumed her lazy and elegant demeanor.

"Alright, I haven't been back to the clothing store for a few days, I need to go check on it."

She picked up the half-peeled apple and waved it in front of Zhang Cheng.

"You can peel the rest yourself."

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