The animosity between Qin Chuan and Han Shifei had already accumulated to a considerable degree, leaving little room for reconciliation between the two parties.
Months ago, after Qin Chuan led his men to Han Shifei's stronghold and engaged in a direct confrontation, Han Shifei's side had suddenly become quiet, as if genuinely defeated. Not only did they stop bothering Qin Chuan, but they also vanished without a trace. This period of peace allowed Qin Chuan to focus on developing his own business.
However, this situation felt strangely off. No one truly believed that Han Shifei would back down solely due to that single loss. If Han Shifei were that weak, he wouldn't have earned the title of 'Lord Han' and wouldn't have established himself in Yongnan County for so many years.
"Boss, it seems Han Shifei is no longer in our Yongnan County!" Zheng Chengdao reported. "Along with that old dog who always stayed by Han Shifei's side, they've both disappeared. Currently, only his younger brother, Han Shihong, is managing all the businesses."
Hearing Zheng Chengdao's reply, Qin Chuan frowned deeply. "That's strange. What exactly is that old man plotting?" Qin Chuan was genuinely perplexed. He suspected that Han Shifei must have encountered something extremely important outside, otherwise, he wouldn't have suddenly disappeared for such a long time. Without an opponent, he found himself somewhat unaccustomed to the peace.
"Boss, that surnamed Han old man is gone. Isn't that great? I wish that old man never comes back," Bai Xiaoguang chimed in.
"Yeah, it would be best if that old man dies outside. Then everyone would be at ease," Yao Dong added.
Qin Chuan pondered, "What you say is true, but... never mind. Worrying too much is pointless. We should just focus on making money for now!" He cautioned, "Everyone be sharp these past few days. Pay attention to any luxury cars entering or leaving our county, and any unfamiliar faces. Our sand quarry needs to make money, this is a very important opportunity!"
"Don't worry, Boss, we know what's important," the others agreed.
Time flew by, and several days had passed in the blink of an eye. Business at the Xinhua Electronics Factory proceeded in an orderly fashion. Almost every day, customers from out of town visited the flagship store. Some signed franchise agreements, while others chose to consider further. In less than a week, twenty franchise contracts were finalized with Xinhua Electronics Factory. This achievement was quite remarkable! The entire electronics factory was abuzz with excitement, and everyone was filled with confidence for the future.
To quickly enhance the company's reputation and quality, Qin Chuan instructed Chen Jinyu to promptly dispatch professional personnel to various cities to oversee the renovation of the franchisees' stores. This was because it was only after the stores were well-renovated that the electronics factory would truly start making significant profits.
One day, just as Qin Chuan arrived at work, he received a call from one of his subordinates. "Boss, those big developers from out of town have arrived!" Upon hearing the news, Qin Chuan's spirits immediately lifted. "Where are they?"
"I saw them being welcomed into the government compound by the county officials," the subordinate reported.
After hanging up, Qin Chuan immediately looked for Ye Qingping's number. He paused before dialing, then changed his mind and chose someone else – Wang Ping'an, Ye Qingping's secretary.
"Brother Wang, I heard those guests from out of town have arrived?"
"Damn, Qin Chuan, you're well-informed! They haven't even gotten out of their cars yet, and you already know!" Wang Ping'an exclaimed in surprise.
"Heh heh, my subordinates just happened to see them, so I called to ask," Qin Chuan replied with a playful grin.
"Yes, they have arrived. Two companies in total," Wang Ping'an confirmed. "But don't be too anxious. Since they're here, they won't be leaving in a day or two. Once I'm done with my work, I'll tell you the detailed situation."
"Okay! Okay! Thank you, Brother Wang. I'll treat you to a meal another day!" Qin Chuan said gratefully.
After ending the call, Qin Chuan sat in his office chair, lost in thought. He realized that to cooperate with these major developers, there needed to be a lead person within the county government. This would be the most efficient method. With his current connections and influence, finding a lead person wouldn't be difficult; in fact, the government would likely offer assistance even without him asking. The only potential trouble was the possibility of competition. He wasn't the only one with sand quarry resources in the county.
As predicted, shortly after noon, news came from Wang Ping'an. "Qin Chuan, I have some unfavorable news for you. During our lunch meeting, we discussed resource supply issues. Regarding construction sand, the Party Secretary also recommended someone."
"Who?!" Qin Chuan asked.
"Han Shihong!" Wang Ping'an replied.
"Damn it, it's the surnamed Han again!" Qin Chuan couldn't help but curse under his breath. Even though he had anticipated this outcome, the reality still made him feel extremely displeased.
"There are only two companies with sand quarries in our county, yours and the Han family's. In this situation, it's impossible for the Han family to not make a move," Wang Ping'an explained, showing his thorough understanding of Yongnan County's affairs. "Qin Chuan, we've already given your name and some of your information to those two major developers at lunch. We don't know which one they will choose between you, and we can't interfere for now. If you have the capability, you can try to make some appropriate moves yourself to increase your chances of winning." Wang Ping'an offered a tip.
"I understand, thank you, Brother Wang!" Qin Chuan replied.
"I'll have someone come over to your place later. You can have them make copies of the information on these two major developers," Wang Ping'an suggested.
"No problem."
About half an hour later, two thick folders filled with information on the two major developers were placed on Qin Chuan's desk. One company was named Longteng Real Estate, and the other was Jinrun Development. Longteng Real Estate hailed from the local Jin Province, while Jinrun Development came from Ji Province. Both companies had a long history in the real estate business, possessed substantial resources, and had received numerous awards. Qin Chuan wondered who among Ye Qingping or others managed to invite these two companies to develop a small county like Yongnan.
With this thought, Qin Chuan picked up his phone and dialed Ye Qingping. "County Mayor Ye, I'd like to ask who invited Longteng Real Estate and Jinrun Development to our county?"
"Qin Chuan, the owner of Jinrun Development is my classmate," Ye Qingping replied. "As for Longteng Real Estate, that was arranged by someone from the Party Secretary's side. I'm not entirely clear about the specifics, and I'm still trying to find out."
Qin Chuan's eyebrows raised, and he couldn't help but chuckle, "In that case, my sand quarry doesn't even need to compete with the surnamed Han. We can each take one, and it'll be perfectly distributed." Inwardly, he cursed, given this connection, what was the point of competing? Party Secretary Zhao An was clearly the Han family's patron, and any attempt at competition would likely be futile.
"Logically, that's how it is. However, if you want to maximize your profits, perhaps you could try contacting them as well. Who knows, it might work out?" Ye Qingping teased.
Qin Chuan shook his head vigorously. "I wouldn't do something so foolish. I'd end up losing both money and people, and get nothing in return."
"County Mayor Ye, I'd like to meet with people from Jinrun Development tonight. Could you help arrange it?"