Reborn 92's Business Tycoon - Chapter 611: The wheel of fortune turns, and all grievances are resolved

Chapter 611: Chapter 611: The wheel of fortune turns, and all grievances are resolved

Wang Ganqing didn’t hear a word of Yan Shuji’s words. He now deeply regretted that when Feng Zhenchang and the others first invested, he hadn’t cooperated properly.

Not only had he not cooperated properly, but he had also let his wife mock and ridicule Cai Lei and the others who came to the house? He even instructed or allowed those below him to find ways to cause trouble, to take bribes, just so that they would eventually come to him and beg for help?

Why did he do that in the first place? He regrets it so much that his intestines are clear and his liver hurts.

If he had cooperated with them properly, when Jiasheng was negotiating this time, he would have expressed a little recognition for him, or just said a few words. How could someone else want to replace him?

If he had built the industrial park, which cost two to three hundred million yuan, during his term, he would have had sufficient reason and confidence to challenge for the position of county leader.

And there are other benefits. For a project that costs several hundred million yuan, as long as he cooperates well, there is no problem with letting him arrange one or two construction teams to contract several sites, right?

Then what’s the point of caring about receiving gifts during the New Year? This time, it will be the best income for many years!

It’s a pity that now, none of this has anything to do with him.

However, the more he thought about the benefits, the more he regretted it. The more he felt that he should not give up so easily. Even if he had to bet his entire fortune on this, or even go down on his knees to beg, it would still be worthwhile.

‘Yan, I understand that you and the county chief are both doing this for my own good and have considered a lot for me. However, I really feel a bit reluctant to just resign myself to fate.

As you can imagine, if I seize this opportunity, the benefits it can bring will be enormous. My mind is a bit confused right now. Could you please give me some advice?’

Secretary Yan also understood Wang Ganqing’s feelings. Yes, who would be willing to give up such an opportunity?

In fact, when he first heard about it, he was also tempted to apply and become the town mayor. As for the fact that Wang Ganqing and he were in the same camp, did that even need to be considered? As the county magistrate’s mistress, oh no, his chief secretary, it was only natural for him to be posted as the town mayor.

However, just as he was pondering how to tell his superiors, County Magistrate Zhao took him, along with the county’s senior officials, on an unannounced trip to the city.

It was only then that he realised that he had been thinking too simply. Before he had even heard that Jiasheng was going to invest heavily in an industrial park, many people in the city had already set their sights on the opportunity, and the city leaders already had the right candidates in mind.

After learning about the strength of the competitors, Secretary Yan was completely disheartened.

‘Why don’t you go to the city and find out more first?’ he said with a smile.

Wang Ganqing did not fail to notice the playful look in Yan Shuji’s eyes, but at this point, he could not care less. He gathered his spirits and really went to the city right away.

After spending a lot of money, he finally got the exact information this time. Then, like Secretary Yan, he also slumped.

However, he was different from Secretary Yan. Secretary Yan was young, highly educated, and had a bright future. He, on the other hand, was afraid that this would be the only opportunity he would ever have in his life. So, no matter how powerful or influential the person was, he still did not give up. He tried every means possible, and even went so far as to offer gifts to Zheng Bosong.

However, casting the net so widely was still of little use. It wasn’t that he was incompetent, it was just that his opponent was too formidable.

Wang Ganqing, who had been dealt a heavy blow, had no heart to entertain others and went to a restaurant by the river alone to drink his sorrows. Looking at the surging Yangtze River, he unexpectedly became sentimental and felt incredibly desolate.

He moved around the county and the city, and naturally, he could not escape the notice of County Magistrate Zhao. However, it was really hard to decide what to do with such a loyal but not very capable subordinate. Besides, the new guy was actually a threat to him. So, he once again gave him a piece of advice: ‘The key is still in Jiasheng.’

Yes, Wang Ganqing, who was drinking alone, slapped the table. He was now giving gifts everywhere, but the effect might not be as good as a word from Jiasheng. These days, he really had worshipped in the wrong temple.

…

Town, Huang family, evening.

The four members of the family are having a pleasant meal together. The eldest daughter and the youngest daughter are still bickering as they did before, arguing over the food while eating, and even getting physical when they can’t or don’t want to argue anymore.

Huang Jingping always appears dignified and virtuous in front of outsiders, but only in front of her parents does she act like a child who can’t grow up.

Huang Chengzhong, who has already let go of his worries, is happily drinking alone, watching his two daughters argue while his wife interjects from time to time.

But at such a happy moment, there is always someone who will cause discord. Before the meal was finished, Wang Ganqing’s wife suddenly arrived uninvited with two large bags.

The family didn’t have a good impression of this woman, but no matter how vicious her words were before, now that she had come to the family on her own initiative, they had to save face. Huang Chengzhong hurriedly said, ‘Sister-in-law, why did you come? Jingping, quickly get a chair and add some bowls and chopsticks,’

‘Mayor Huang,’ Wang Ganqing’s wife burst into tears as soon as she sat down. ‘It’s all my fault for being blind in the past and for offending you with my harsh words. I’m sorry for all my mistakes, but really, it’s nothing to do with my husband. I beg you, please help him, I’ll even get down on my knees,’

Without any preamble, she burst into tears. The usually arrogant wife of the town mayor put on this show, which the Huang family members did not expect.

Was this her apology? But why did it seem like she was forcing her to do something for her?

Huang Chengzhong and his wife did not react immediately. Huang Qinping, who was impetuous by nature, muttered beside them, ‘Go ahead and kneel,’ and was rewarded with a heavy slap by her sister.

Although Qinping’s voice was small, everyone in such a small room could hear it clearly. Wang Ganqing’s wife blushed, and she really pretended to kneel. Huang Chengzhong and his wife quickly stopped her, ‘The child is talking nonsense, sister-in-law, don’t mind it,’ said Huang’s mother.

‘Sister-in-law, I really forgot about those things in the past. It’s just that I really don’t understand what you said today. Has something happened to Mayor Wang? I don’t see him doing badly, do I?’ Huang Chengzhong pretended to be confused while really understanding.

This was the first time Wang Ganqing’s wife had begged someone in the town for help, and she felt that it was really hard. Looking back, she realised that she had been a bit harsh on those who came to the door with gifts.

‘This investment is too much, and someone has their eye on Wang’s position. They want to transfer Wang. Mayor Huang, you tell the Feng family that as long as Wang stays in the town, you will be in charge of everything in the town, okay?’

‘What do you mean I’m in charge of the town? I’ve never thought about these things. You don’t need to mention it again, sister-in-law.’

How could Huang Chengzhong believe her off-the-cuff remark? If he really wanted to be in charge of the town’s affairs, wouldn’t he have told Feng’s family himself and asked them to help him?

‘But if I can help, I will definitely tell Boss Feng. It’s just that, sister-in-law, they can’t control the appointment of cadres either,’

‘Yes, Auntie, Yiping and the others just run a business, so how could they care about personnel appointments in the government,’ Huang Jingping said.

Wang Ganqing’s wife felt that she had approached the wrong person. She immediately took Huang Jingping’s hand and said, ‘Yes, Jingping, you’re here too. Can you talk to your boyfriend? He has connections at the central, provincial, municipal, and county levels. If he can help, it’s just a matter of a few words. If you don’t want to talk about it, that’s fine too. Take Uncle Wang to meet your boyfriend. Auntie will buy you a plane ticket.’

As he watched the back of Wang Ganqing’s wife as she walked away, Huang Chengzhong let out a long, deep breath. It was as if with that breath he had let out all the pent-up anger in his heart, and his heart felt lighter.

After letting out that breath, he felt relaxed from the inside out, and the whole person felt much lighter. The cold early spring night had also become much warmer. The trucks passing by outside on the road, which he usually found noisy, now sounded quite pleasant.

Is this what it means to be able to hold one’s head high? Is this what it means to see the wheel of fortune turn?

Back home, this was even more joyful than the Chinese New Year. Huang Mama, who never drinks, even asked for a drink. ‘Haha, she has her moments!’

Huang Qinping said, “In the past, she looked at us askance,’

Huang Chengzhong was smiling inside, but put on a generous face and asked his eldest daughter, “Do you want to take him to see Yiping?’

‘Let’s go,’ Huang Jingping said. ‘It’s good for them to see Yiping’s strength too, so that they don’t harbour resentment and get any bad ideas in the future. But I’ll buy the plane tickets myself. Like anyone would want them to buy the tickets for us.’