"By the way, Brother Ning, have you heard about the supporting facilities plan for Fuyuan Wharf that the municipal government issued a while ago?" Chen Guangran said with a smile.
Ning Liangcai and Ning Zhipeng perked up immediately upon hearing Chen Guangran's words.
Everyone understands what this so-called supporting facilities plan for Fuyuan Wharf is all about!
It's nothing more than a few big shots dividing up the infrastructure and land of Fuyuan Wharf, an important waterway port, and manipulating things to share in this feast.
I know that, but those who can participate are all top forces in Hangzhou. People with Ning Liangcai's strength can only watch with envy!
However, as the official in charge of such projects, Chen Guangran's words clearly had another meaning behind them.
This is a way of returning the favor and sharing the benefits with the Ning family!
"I've heard about it before; it's been all over Hangzhou's business circles. But our Ning family's resources are limited, so we dare not have any improper thoughts. I heard that everything has already been distributed! What, is there still a chance?" Ning Liangcai was thrilled. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that he couldn't miss.
"Brother Ning, you're too kind. From now on, just call me by my name. Our two families are one now, so this formality is too much!" Chen Guangran feigned displeasure, then said, "If others asked, of course the allocation has already been completed, but since you, Brother Ning, are asking, there's still room for discussion!"
"This is wonderful! Brother Chen Guangran, tell me the details!" Ning Liangcai was in a great mood. With Chen Guangran's goodwill and support, he knew that he, Ning Liangcai, could be considered a big shot in Hangzhou's business circles!
“I also have a piece of land on the west side of the dock, in the southern bay. If Brother Ning is interested, I will hand it over to your Ning family. I wonder if you are satisfied?” Chen Guangran said.
"Satisfied, very satisfied! Thank you so much, brother! Haha!" Ning Liangcai was overjoyed.
The land in Nanbu Bay is in a prime location. If we can acquire it, it would be incredibly profitable, like a windfall.
Putting everything else aside, even just building a warehouse here would generate a huge income from the annual rent alone!
Moreover, this is a long-term benefit, just like having a treasure trove at home, where you can just sit and collect money every day. Chen Guangran has done you a great favor!
Most importantly, from now on, Ning Liangcai will no longer be seen as an ordinary shop owner, but as a powerful figure with the backing of the director of the government bureau, who can get a share of the pie from many forces.
In front of others, in front of his business colleagues, and in front of his Ning family members, his status was completely different!
The more they talked, the more they clicked. Chen Guangran was also trying to befriend them, and the atmosphere became increasingly harmonious. They had a very pleasant conversation!
After staying at the Ning family's house for more than two hours, and seeing that it was already late at night, Chen Guangran and his family said goodbye and went home.
After seeing off the Chen family, the Ning family members were also a bit tired and went back to rest. However, the Ning father and son were still excited and the three of them returned to the study to continue their discussion.
Xiao Wan's matter was resolved satisfactorily, and the final result was unexpectedly good.
In particular, the Ning and Chen families formed an alliance. Ning Liangcai felt a mix of excitement, emotion, and感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a complex emotion encompassing feelings of both joy and reflection).
I thought that after half a lifetime of hard work, the Ning family business was just what it was. I never imagined that it would one day soar to new heights under his leadership!
Ning Zhipeng was also excited and talked loudly with his father about how to develop this prime piece of land and create their own treasure trove.
Ning Zhiheng, who had been mostly silent, disagreed, feeling that it was better to explain some things to his father and elder brother in advance.
“Father, I think we shouldn’t put so much effort into this land. We should sell it as soon as we get it; it will definitely fetch a sky-high price. It’s better to keep the money in our hands!” Ning Zhiheng said to his father.
The father and son, who were having a passionate discussion, were suddenly stunned when they heard Ning Zhiheng's words, as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over them.
“Zhiheng, even if you don’t understand business, you should know that this land is a treasure trove. Our Ning family’s entire fortune depends on it! How can we sell it?” Ning Zhipeng felt that his second brother was out of his mind. How could he let the wealth that was already in his hands slip away?
“Yes, this is Director Chen’s way of giving back to the Ning family. But you sold the land and turned it into cash. What will Director Chen think? Isn’t this a joke?” Ning Liangcai frowned and said to Ning Zhiheng in an annoyed tone.
If it weren't for Ning Zhiheng bringing Xiao Wan back, which led to today's happy occasion, and now that he knows Ning Zhiheng's identity is different from before, Ning Liangcai might even have scolded his son.
Ning Zhiheng felt it was necessary to explain the pros and cons clearly: "Father, there are some things you may not understand, and you are not in touch with this level."
Despite the current domestic situation being able to be maintained, there is a consensus among the top leaders of the Party and the State that a war between China and Japan is inevitable.
It's just a matter of time, but it's generally believed that within the next year or two. I estimate that by the end of next year at the latest, the Japanese army will definitely invade China.
Our city of Hangzhou is too close to Shanghai and also too close to the capital, Nanjing. Once war breaks out, Hangzhou will be the first to be hit and will fall in the shortest possible time.
By then, everything will have vanished. The entire city of Hangzhou might be reduced to ashes, and people won't even be able to save their lives. What use will those lands then be?
"The main reason I came back this time is to discuss the future arrangements for the Ning family with my father."
Ning Liangcai and Ning Zhipeng were stunned by this sudden information. How did things suddenly veer off to the Sino-Japanese War? What was going on here?
"Zhiheng, are you out of your mind? Are you talking nonsense? The Japanese are still far away in the Northeast. They only have some troops stationed in Shanghai. Haven't they been quite well-behaved these past two years?" Ning Zhipeng also felt that the news that Ning Zhiheng suddenly threw out was completely unbelievable.
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