In the days leading up to the holiday, Zhang Benyuan immersed himself in arranging work for various departments, too busy to spend any time with Wang Yitong. Finally, on the afternoon before National Day, he drove out of Chengdu and began his journey back to the mountain city. It took him four hours to reach his destination.
Zhang Benyuan then drove to the Jinhong residential complex. This community was originally inhabited by Yan Pingping's uncle. Later, after his father-in-law successfully became the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, his mother-in-law also purchased property there. Thanks to the security guard at the community gate, Zhang Benyuan's vehicle information had already been recorded, allowing him to safely enter the heavily guarded government housing complex.
After entering the residential complex, Zhang Benyuan slowly parked his car downstairs. He knocked on the door with the gift he had bought. It was Yan Pingping who answered.
"You're back, come in! Your aunt and uncle will be here later." Yan Pingping said calmly, and Zhang Shiyu ran over happily, "Dad is back." She hugged Zhang Benyuan's thigh tightly. Zhang Benyuan put down the gift in his hand, picked up his daughter, and kissed her little face.
"Dad brought you a princess dress and a Barbie doll. I hope you like them, little baby." Zhang Benyuan said lovingly.
The father-in-law was sitting in the living room watching the news. Zhang Benyuan took his daughter to the living room and greeted his father-in-law: "Dad, I'm home."
The father-in-law smiled and nodded, saying, "I'm glad you're back. Did you have a smooth journey?" Zhang Benyuan replied, "It went quite well, Dad." Then he put Zhang Shiyu down and let her play with her toys.
Zhang Benyuan turned to Yan Pingping and said, "I brought gifts for everyone this time." He took out the gifts and handed them to his father-in-law. His father-in-law took the gifts and said with a smile, "Thank you, it's so thoughtful."
At this time, the doorbell rang, Yan Pingping went to open the door, and it was indeed her uncle and aunt who came. Everyone exchanged greetings and sat on the sofa to chat.
Zhang Benyuan and his uncle chatted about work, and they had a great time. His aunt and Yan Pingping went to the kitchen to prepare dinner.
Zhang Shiyu was playing with her new toys and laughing happily from time to time.
Dinner time arrived, and everyone gathered around the table, enjoying the delicious meal. As the family ate and chatted, the father-in-law suddenly said, "I heard from people in Rong City that your company there is doing very well, and you recently took over a resettlement housing project. I think you're doing a great job. As long as it's a project that benefits the people, you can do it. You can earn less money, but reputation is more important. This time, Shancheng City is undergoing a major reform and is also building resettlement housing. I think this is an opportunity. You should focus on Shancheng in the future so that you and Yan Pingping don't have to be separated."
My uncle also said, "Benyuan, this place has the right time, right location, and right people. I also suggest that you focus your company's efforts on Shancheng. Only by catching the right opportunity can you rise to prominence."
Zhang Benyuan listened and fell into deep thought. He knew that the two elders were doing this for his own good, and he also understood that the mountain city had great development potential. Returning here would only make him feel at home.
He looked at Yan Pingping and said, "Dad, Mom, Uncle, I will seriously consider this matter. After the holiday, I will go back to Chengdu and discuss it with the other two partners."
After dinner, everyone chatted for a while, and then my uncle, aunt and family left their residence and returned home.
The father-in-law called Zhang Benyuan to the study, took out a Go board, and the two of them talked while playing chess.
"Benyuan, I have a few students coming to visit me tomorrow, so you can stay at my house tonight. They're a few years older than you, and they've been transferred to the Chengdu Planning Department and the Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau, and the Shancheng Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau. I'll introduce them to you. You weren't as calm as last time playing chess. Is there something on your mind?"
Zhang Benyuan's heart skipped a beat, but he calmly said, "Nothing's wrong. It's just that the company is launching a new business unit, and the pressure is quite high."
The father-in-law held the chess pieces and spoke slowly, "Business is like chess. Every decision is like a move, and requires careful consideration. It's even more important for you to establish a good relationship with them when you meet tomorrow."
After hearing what his father-in-law said, he was moved. He understood his father-in-law's good intentions and thought this was a good opportunity to expand his network.
Then he said, "Thank you, Dad." The two continued to play a few games of chess in the study.
At night, Zhang Benyuan and Yan Pingping were tidying up the house. Their daughter had gotten used to sleeping with Yan Pingping, so she slept between them and fell asleep in no time.
"Pingping, thank you for your hard work in taking care of the two elders and Shiyu at home. I heard from mom that you have been promoted to a higher level. Congratulations." Zhang Benyuan said lightly.
Yan Pingping responded nonchalantly, "It's nothing. Taking care of my parents and Shiyu is my job. Think carefully about what Dad said today. The old city renovation project is a massive undertaking, involving so much. It's a vast undertaking, and the interests of all parties are deeply intertwined. Since you're in charge of the project at Rong City, you can get a piece of the action thanks to Dad and my uncle's connections. This is also a good opportunity for you to establish a mutually beneficial relationship with Rong City."
Zhang Benyuan pondered, "I know. I'll make detailed arrangements with my partners after returning to Chengdu. The most important thing is that we've just invested in a project, so funding is a problem. You should go to sleep first."
This incident caught him off guard. His business in Chengdu had just started and was quite successful. Everything has two sides. He knew that developing in the mountain city was in his best interest, but returning would only put him under greater control of Yan Pingping's family. How should Wang Yitong make this happen?
The next day, Zhang Benyuan's students arrived one after another. After introductions, they quickly engaged in conversation. Zhang Benyuan exchanged ideas with several of his senior colleagues, learning about policy developments and industry news. Conversations with those working in Shancheng gave him a new perspective on its development.
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