Chapter 63 Another Encounter (The Male Lead Reappears)
In recent years, S City has developed rapidly, and many large companies have set up their headquarters here. A few years ago, many people were still observing, but in the end, the government gave a lot of preferential policies, and all those who were observing flocked here.
The Chu family's roots are in Beijing. After Chu Xiong took over the reins from his grandfather, the Chu Group made further progress. Unwilling to remain stagnant, he took the initiative to make a name for himself in Shanghai. Now, he has set his sights on the rising star, S City.
He came here because he received news that the railway currently under construction from Beijing to the south will terminate in S City. This railway will be incorporated into the high-speed rail plan in the future and is expected to be operational in six years. The year after next, in order to promote the coordinated development of the eastern area centered on the large industrial zone, promote the coordinated development of the S City region, and comprehensively improve the level of urbanization, the local government will re-divide the area outside the central area and build four districts!
Because of the expansion of the area, S City now has a total of 9 districts under its jurisdiction, but currently the city only has one subway line. To revitalize those districts, the only options besides opening factories are transportation.
S City is very large. If the only transportation between districts is by bus, its development will inevitably be limited. Therefore, the subway will definitely be opened again. Chuxiong has seen the map there. To connect all the areas of S City, at least 9 subway lines are needed. In addition, S City also has a large international airport, which accounts for a high proportion of the country's foreign trade! It is young, inclusive, has good policies, and good transportation. Its future development is limitless.
This is why Chu Xiong was interested in the real estate here. The Chu Group has no shortage of financial, material, and human resources. As soon as the bidding was announced, he came over and won the project. After looking around and buying a few plots of land, he noticed that the buildings on Electronic First Street were very old. He asked around and the officials immediately approached him, saying that they were interested in renovating the area and hoped that the Chu Group would consider investing.
Chu Yan was originally spending his winter vacation at his maternal grandfather's house in Jiang City, but his father called him here and said that he was old enough to be involved in the company's projects and see how a project goes from nothing to something and then comes to life. So for the past few days, he has been following his father around and learning.
After seeing the officials off, Chu Xiong looked at his son and asked, "Did you eat your fill?"
At most drinking parties, it's rare to get a full meal. Everyone is busy toasting and flattering, and by the time the conversation is over, the food is cold, and no one has any appetite left. Even though Chu Yan is still young, he is occasionally urged to drink. Chu Xiong knows that he will be entrusted with the responsibilities in the future, so he doesn't stop him occasionally, as long as it's not too excessive. Of course, with his current status, not many people can give him a hard time.
Chu Yan shook his head: "There's no chili, I don't like it, so I just had some soup. Shall we go eat at a street food stall? I see a lot of people over there." Chu Yan pointed to the roadside.
Chu Xiong looked over and saw that it was indeed very lively. He didn't find it unhygienic or anything, since he had frequented such places when he was in school. His identity as a young nobleman was only revealed when he graduated.
"Let's go then."
Both father and son were dressed in expensive custom-made suits. The older one was dressed in all black and looked elegant and refined, while the younger one was dressed in a blue striped suit and looked dashing and imposing. The two looked very alike, and it was obvious to anyone that they were father and son.
Even after they sat down, no one around them took their eyes off them.
The two of them didn't seem to mind and calmly ordered their food.
After Chu Yan finished washing his and his father's dishes, he looked at him and asked, "What are you going to do with all this land?"
Chu Xiong lit a cigarette and said with a smile, "What can't we build for clothing, food, housing, and transportation? Currently, we plan to build two shopping malls, a residential area, and an office building. We'll keep the remaining plot of land for now. Once the subway passes through there, I'll sell it, and we'll get our money back from the land purchase."
Chu Yan took a sip of tea: "How do you know the subway will definitely pass through there?"
"That's all I'm good at. You have a lot to learn. When you have your vacation, come to the company and I'll guide you. You'll learn slowly!"
Chu Yan looked into the distance and stopped talking. He had no objection to going to the company; on the contrary, he was quite looking forward to it.
Just as he was about to look away, he saw a familiar figure at a food stall in front of him. Before he could get a good look, Chu Xiong blocked his way. Chu Yan tilted his head and looked closely, confirming that it was indeed someone he knew.
He leaned back lazily in his chair, flipping through his phone, but his eyes were fixed on the other side of the screen.
Seeing him like this, Chu Xiong turned around and glanced back, but didn't see anyone he recognized. He asked in confusion, "What are you looking at? Someone you know?"
Chu Yan nodded: "Mm."
Upon hearing this, Chu Xiong turned around again to look carefully, but there was no one he recognized.
"Who is it? I know them."
Chu Yan shook his head: "You don't recognize him."
Upon hearing this, Chu Xiong looked back again. Across the street was another food stall, with seven people at the outermost table, including young and old. He looked closely and then turned to Chu Yan: "Boys?"
Chu Yan continued to shake his head.
"A girl?!"
This time, Chu Yan remained silent, only glancing at him before continuing to look behind him.
Chu Xiong raised an eyebrow in surprise. He knew that his son had developed a strong aversion to girls because of Ye Tiantian! Yet here he was, staring at a girl without even blinking!
Chu Xiong turned around again and saw a little girl in the group. She had bright eyes and white teeth, an almond-shaped face and rosy cheeks, and her face still had some baby fat. She was talking to the person next to her, and she seemed to be having a great time. She looked like a lotus emerging from the water.
Chu Xiong tentatively asked, "Is he your classmate? Should we go over and say hello?"
Chu Yan withdrew his gaze: "I know her, but she doesn't know me. Why should I greet her?"
Hearing this, Chu Xiong breathed a sigh of relief: "Although it's common for kids your age to date in our circle, I still have to say, she looks like she's still a minor. You can't make any mistakes! Early relationships are absolutely out of the question! Understand? I know you're good-looking and our family is rich, so there must be a lot of people trying to get close to you, but you need to know what you can and can't do! I don't want the empire that your grandfather and I built to be ruined in your hands, and we don't want to see your news on legal programs!"
Chu Yan looked at him speechlessly: "What are you imagining? We've only met a few times, there's nothing messy about it. Besides, they don't even know me and are eating your food."
Seeing the waiter bring the food over, Chu Xiong didn't say anything more. After the waiter left, he didn't bring up the topic again: "You'll be a high school freshman next year. Are you still planning to study in Jiang City?"
Chu Yan nodded: "Grandpa's health is getting worse and worse. You and Mom are both busy, and he doesn't want to go to Beijing, so I have no choice but to take care of you both."
Chu Xiong sighed upon hearing this. He was either in meetings or on his way to meetings every day. His wife was also busy with the design studio and had even flown abroad to win an award. Otherwise, she would have come to S City with them. He really felt bad for his father-in-law. Fortunately, his son was sensible and offered to go and take care of him. They would also take time to go and stay with him for a day every week. They had suggested many times that his father come to Beijing, but he refused, saying that he didn't want to move after staying there for a long time.
“Okay, you can go abroad after you finish your second year of high school. Come back and help me out, and I can have an easier time.”
Chu Yan nodded. This was also his plan, which he had decided on back in junior high school.
After finishing a bowl of seafood porridge, he looked up at the table opposite him and found that the people at that table had changed. The original people were no longer there. He paused for a moment, turned around and looked around, but did not see any familiar figures. He pursed his lips and continued to eat.
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