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At the entrance of the consignment store.
Zhou Yuanhang, holding the enamel teacup handed to him by Shi Yangyang, smiled broadly and said, "Sister-in-law, don't bother, I'll wait for President Zhang and leave in a bit."
He was a full twelve years older than Zhang Cheng, and calling her "sister-in-law" made Shi Yangyang feel extremely uncomfortable.
"Mr. Zhou, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."
Zhang Cheng's voice came from afar, growing louder as he approached.
Zhou Yuanhang immediately put down his teacup and hurried over, his enthusiasm almost excessive.
"Mr. Zhang, I've secured that commercial land you requested!"
He lowered his voice, his tone carrying a hint of self-satisfaction.
"Eighteen thousand five hundred yuan! I'll also cover the three thousand yuan deposit for you in advance!"
"Thank you for your trouble, Mr. Zhou." Zhang Cheng handed him a cigarette. "I'll go to the county with you later to withdraw the money and pay you back."
"No rush, no rush!" Zhou Yuanhang waved his hand and personally lit the fire for Zhang Cheng, but his eyes subtly glanced around to confirm that only Zhang Jucai was present.
He casually mentioned, "By the way, Mr. Zhang, a huge project is coming to our county soon, covering a thousand acres."
"Oh? What factory?" Zhang Cheng exhaled a smoke ring, understanding dawning on him.
If the city dared to abolish the work point system, it must have already had a backup plan.
“The smelter!” Zhou Yuanhang said, then changed the subject casually, asking, “The city is holding a bidding conference on the 6th of next month. These are all outsourced projects for this factory. Mr. Zhang, are you… planning to participate?”
Zhang Cheng shook his head and said with a faint smile, "I know nothing about this industry, so I won't get involved."
A glint of light flashed in Zhou Yuanhang's eyes.
He leaned forward slightly and lowered his voice, as if sharing a huge secret.
"Mr. Zhang, are you really not planning to go and take a look?"
"What?" Zhang Cheng raised an eyebrow, finally sensing something unusual.
Zhou Yuanhang blinked and carefully chose his words, saying, "Mr. Zhang, Mr. Li... recently established a new chamber of commerce in the county called the [Yuancheng Chamber of Commerce], are you aware of that?"
Zhang Cheng's hand, holding the cigarette, paused slightly in mid-air.
His smile remained unchanged, but his eyes suddenly became deep and profound.
"Oh? I don't know that."
His tone was calm, but his heart was churning with turmoil.
Yuancheng Chamber of Commerce...
Why did Li Yuanyuan do this?
And why keep it from me?
Seeing his expression, Zhou Yuanhang secretly pondered what was going on, but feigned surprise:
"Oh dear! I thought you knew! It seems Boss Li is too busy and hasn't had a chance to tell you yet... Well, she's a very busy person in the county now. I heard even Vice Mayor Ma has become her honored guest..."
These seemingly explanatory words, each one like a needle, are piercing the gaps in their collaboration.
Zhang Cheng slowly inhaled a puff of his cigarette, taking in all the surprise into his lungs. When he exhaled, only a deep, unfathomable calm remained.
He looked at Zhou Yuanhang and smiled.
"Mr. Zhou, thank you for the news today."
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