"It's nothing." Lin Ziyan slowly folded the banner.

Those people wanted to take it back, but it was too late.

More and more people gathered around.

“Tell your boss Liang to stop with these underhanded tactics, or it’s hard to say whether he can continue operating the seafood market,” Lin Ziyan said seriously.

There was a lot of discussion around them.

"Two seafood markets opened, and they started fighting?"

"No, that new seafood market claims to be a long-established brand, but it's actually run by someone from out of town."

"Seriously, I almost got tricked just now."

Ah Jian overheard their discussion and realized something was wrong.

No wonder there were significantly fewer customers at the seafood market today than usual.

The stall owners were all sitting on high chairs chatting idly.

"Let's go, leave a few people here to keep an eye on things for a while." Lin Ziyan took the banner and rode away on her bicycle.

News of what happened at the port quickly spread throughout the village.

When Boss Liang realized that his plan had been exposed, he didn't dare to resort to any more underhanded tricks.

But he wasn't idle either; he put up banners at the main entrance announcing the opening event, offering a 15% discount on all seafood.

Unable to attract customers, they resorted to price wars.

…

Meanwhile, at the Shanghai Municipal Planning Bureau, the atmosphere was extremely tense.

The planning map that was submitted a long time ago has been held up, and today we received news that it needs to be redrawn.

Xiao Jin leaned back in the wooden chair at the conference room, remaining silent.

The others looked grim and dared not utter a sound.

"Minister Xiao, how about we discuss this again?" an older gentleman said calmly, adjusting his reading glasses.

The meeting room immediately erupted in whispers and discussion.

Xiao Jin suddenly stood up and replied, "Wait a little longer."

The Xiao family started making their move.

Even if he signed the agreement, it wouldn't matter; they still didn't trust him.

Xiao Jin took the documents back to her office and pinched the bridge of her nose.

"Minister Xiao, your father is inside," the secretary hurriedly reminded him.

Grandpa Xiao was sitting on the sofa drinking tea, and his restrained authority still made people hesitant to approach him.

Having spent his life in the military, his back was straight at this moment, without the slightest slackening.

"Why are you here again?" Xiao Jin frowned, walked over and sat down on the sofa in front of him.

He had already made his choice long ago in order to stay away from the Xiao family's power struggles.

But they kept coming to our door one after another, never letting up.

"Hmph, would I have been able to take you back if I hadn't come?" Master Xiao's voice was loud and clear, and he gave him a reproachful look.

His sons are all capable.

The eldest son seemed to get along well with his younger brothers, but none of the tricks he used in secret escaped his notice.

Sending his youngest son abroad was a decision he made out of necessity.

"Your arrival is of no use." Xiao Jin lit a cigarette and crossed her long legs.

He squinted at the old man.

His temples were graying, and his face was wrinkled, but one could still vaguely see the handsome features he had in his youth.

No wonder he used to be surrounded by so many women; it turns out his looks were the best factor.

A dark glint flashed in Xiao Jin's eyes as he calmly exhaled smoke rings.

His methods became much more restrained after returning to China, but that doesn't mean he's become less adept.

"Ah Jin, why are you so stubborn?"

"Are people who have been involved for a long time just going to walk away?" Old Master Xiao said earnestly.

Xiao Jin smiled faintly, "So you just let your older brother do as he pleased?"

His smile didn't reach his eyes; he looked at the old man opposite him.

Grandpa Xiao lowered his head and drank his tea, neither admitting nor denying it.

“Go back. The agreement I signed before I left the country is still valid.”

"I don't care about the Xiao family's connections or money," Xiao Jin said coldly.

They want to suppress him, but they'll have to see if they have the ability.

Grandpa Xiao gripped the cup tightly and slammed it down on the table with a loud "bang!"

They look down on the Xiao family's things?

Does he not even want his father anymore?

The Xiao family has produced many talented individuals over the generations; we can't let them fall into his hands.

Xiao Qi thought she had some tricks up her sleeve, but when had she ever succeeded?

"Old man, don't get too angry, I can't afford to pay for it." Xiao Jin said with a sneer.

He can earn power and money on his own; he doesn't need to rely on his family.

Moreover, he doesn't need to get these things from his current position.

The reason why Old Man Xiao didn't give up on him was that he couldn't grasp Xiao Jin's weakness and didn't even know where to start with threats.

He wasn't close to the Chen family, and several of his friends came from families of similar social standing to the Xiao family, so they couldn't be touched.

Now when it comes to his work, he remains nonchalant and doesn't take it seriously.

"You bastard, how dare you talk to me like that?" Old Master Xiao roared.

Xiao Jin looked at him with a half-smile, sitting calmly.

The root of the problem lies with the Xiao family, but the solution can bypass their connections.

Only self-interest can drive people's hearts...

In the following days,

The Fukushima Planning Bureau has been under pressure for a long time.

Xiao Jin stayed in the office and made a few phone calls, then ignored the pressure on the planning and devoted herself to her work.

Knock, knock,

He looked up and saw the two people standing at the door, and a smile involuntarily crept onto his lips.

"What brings you to the city?" Xiao Jin stood up and poured tea for the two of them.

Lu Yunshen walked to the sofa and sat down, saying calmly, "I was asked to do this."

"Your husband called my grandma."

Yang Yanzhou nodded. "You really aren't going back to Beijing?"

"I won't go back." Xiao Jincai didn't believe that the old man could get Lu Yunshen to come.

Lu Yunshen and Yang Yanzhou exchanged a knowing glance.

The two drank their tea in silence, asking no further questions.

Xiao Jin roughly guessed why they had come.

The Fushi Avenue he planned would pass right through the factory area chosen by the two of them.

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