One night passed without incident. The next morning, Qin Chuan personally went to the construction site to direct the workers.
With the businesses of the supermarket and flagship store now stable, Qin Chuan had the time to meticulously manage all aspects of the property development.
Days passed by uneventfully. To Qin Chuan's surprise, Han Shifei hadn't caused any trouble, remaining unusually quiet.
However, any sensible person knew that the quietest dogs were often the most dangerous, and the calmest moments often preceded a storm.
Still, Qin Chuan was undaunted. If Han Shifei wanted revenge, he would face it.
In terms of connections and influence, he now had Ye Qingping and Wang Pingan as his backing and maintained good relationships with influential figures in the county.
Unless Han Shifei had die-hard loyalists, at this critical juncture, no one would be foolish enough to be outright manipulated by him.
His subordinate staff, apart from the loyal security team, now numbered over a hundred. The construction workers and those from the renovation company—if he, as the boss, gave the order, he couldn't guarantee they'd fight for him, but most would stand by his side.
This constituted a powerful deterrent, forcing anyone with ill intentions to carefully reconsider their options.
During these rare days free from worries, Qin Chuan, acting as the chief director, had all the ground in front of the building leveled and paved with uniform floor tiles.
The walls were then painted white. The previously unremarkable buildings were instantly elevated in appearance, catching the eye.
Subsequently, the sales center and model homes also began renovations. Basic facilities like doors, windows, and security doors were progressing smoothly. It was believed that the property would be ready for sale soon.
Qin Chuan eagerly anticipated the opening day!
This was because, in just a few short days, many people had already begun inquiring about property prices, with the highest proportion of inquiries for commercial storefronts.
In the hearts of Chinese people, commercial storefronts were considered the most worthwhile investment. Although the initial outlay was significant, renting them out after purchase was a guaranteed profitable venture.
Qin Chuan instructed his staff to politely decline these inquiries for the time being, stating that everything would be addressed on the opening day.
He intended to use these commercial storefronts as a draw. Selling them now, while profitable, would not align with his original plan.
One day, as Qin Chuan was working on a model home with Chen Jinyu, his phone rang. He looked at it and saw it was his second brother.
Since Qin Gang and Bai Xiaoguang were dispatched to find a suitable location for a sand quarry, they hadn't returned for a week. During this time, they had only made occasional calls to report their safety.
"Hello, Second Brother!"
Qin Chuan answered the phone as usual. The next second, his eyes blazed with an incredibly sharp light.
"Xiao Chuan! We've found a suitable place to open a sand quarry!"
"And the location is excellent, with an immense reserve of Yellow River sand!"
On the phone, Qin's second brother shouted excitedly.
"Second Brother, are you sure?"
Qin Chuan's voice couldn't help but rise in pitch.
"Sure! We are absolutely, positively certain!"
Qin's second brother was resolute.
"Where are you now?"
"Xiao Chuan, we are at Jiulong Bay!"
Jiulong Bay?!
Upon hearing the name, Qin Chuan's mind immediately conjured the corresponding geographical context.
The Yellow River meandered through eighteen bends, and Jiulong Bay was a well-known local landmark, not far from the county seat, only about a hundred li away.
The Yellow River there flowed in a winding, dragon-like manner. Especially when viewed from high above, it was incredibly realistic, hence the pleasant and imposing name, Jiulong Bay.
"Good, wait there. I'll be there immediately!"
Qin Chuan gave a decisive answer and hung up the phone.
"Jinyu, I'll leave this to you. I have to go out for something."
"Boss, you go ahead. I'll handle everything here!"
Chen Jinyu nodded.
Qin Chuan then darted downstairs like a gust of wind. Outside, he called out to his elder brother, who was helping with the work, "Brother, grab a motorcycle and come with me!"
Qin Yang didn't know why Qin Chuan was calling him, but without hesitation, he dropped his work, didn't even change his clothes, found a motorcycle, and drove Qin Chuan away.
The choice of a motorcycle was due to the mountain road conditions. Driving might be inconvenient, making a motorcycle the most suitable mode of transport.
Along the way, Qin Chuan filled the motorcycle with gas and also gathered plenty of food and drinks from their family's supermarket before they set off.
On the road, Qin Chuan carefully observed the mountain path. For the first eighty li, because there were villages, the road, though rough, could accommodate three-wheeled vehicles.
This was almost the most common road condition of the era. Don't expect roads suitable for larger vehicles; that was out of the question.
Being able to accommodate three-wheeled vehicles was already a stroke of luck.
However, after those eighty li, as there were no more villages or settlements, the road ahead became increasingly steep and irregular, narrowing down to a mere goat track.
It was a small path trodden by shepherds and herders over time.
Looking up, they could faintly see the horizon where the sky met the earth, a magnificent river rushing down.
"Do you not see the Yellow River water coming from the heavens, flowing to the sea and never returning!"
That was the renowned—Yellow River!
A mother river that had irrigated and nurtured countless Chinese sons and daughters!
It was here that Qin Chuan and Qin Yang saw Qin Gang and Bai Xiaoguang, who were waiting for them.
The two had been waiting for a while. Seeing Qin Chuan and Qin Yang arrive on the motorcycle, they waved enthusiastically.
Qin Yang stopped the motorcycle, and Qin Chuan jumped off. He took out cigarettes and passed them around.
Before he finished his cigarette, Qin Gang, unable to contain his excitement, grabbed Qin Chuan's arm and exclaimed, "Let's go! Hurry and come see if the place we found is suitable."
Bai Xiaoguang, beside him, also couldn't hide his joy and walked with Qin Yang.
After walking for about ten minutes, everyone stood on a mountaintop.
The view before them suddenly became infinitely vast, with towering mountains rising all around.
Layer upon layer of verdant peaks stretched out, connected one after another. Below the mountain range lay the famous Jiulong Bay.
A yellow river, resembling a giant dragon, surged ceaselessly along the foot of the mountains, winding its way, presenting a magnificent and awe-inspiring spectacle.
Qin Chuan and the other three were currently standing at the very summit of one of these large mountains. From this vantage point, they had a clear view of the landscape for dozens of li around.