At six o'clock in the afternoon, in Yongnan County, a bus rumbled to a stop at the crossroads at the head of the bridge.
People disembarked one after another, the bus filled with constant noise.
"Third brother, here! Here!!"
Outside among the crowd, two tall figures stood out from the rest, waving frantically at the bus, their faces alight with excitement.
Inside the bus, Qin Chuan saw his elder and second brothers waiting for him outside. He grinned, a warm current flowing through his heart.
After he got off the bus, his two brothers immediately crowded around, rushing to help with the bags Qin Chuan was carrying.
Qin Yang and Qin Gang had returned much earlier than Qin Chuan. After the three brothers were assigned their tasks that day, Qin Chuan went to Jin Province, while his two brothers went to the neighboring county.
Due to the close proximity and smooth cooperation, the two brothers returned the very next day.
"Did you book the restaurant I asked you to?"
After some pleasantries, Qin Chuan asked.
"It's been booked for a long time. The best hotel in our county—Yongnan Grand Hotel!"
Qin Gang said proudly, patting his chest.
"That's good. I've already called Liu Long. Tonight is a big dinner party. I told him to call all the minor leaders because after tonight, our construction site will officially start tomorrow!"
As Qin Chuan spoke, a hint of undisguised excitement appeared on Qin Yang and Qin Gang's faces.
They had waited for so long, prepared for so long, and finally, this day had arrived!
This day held extraordinary significance for the three brothers!
"By the way, Third Brother, where's Manager Li? Didn't you call Li Ya?"
On the way to Yongnan Grand Hotel, Qin Gang suddenly asked.
"Sister Li Ya isn't coming tonight. She's the owner of a garment factory, and my investment this time is rather special. It's not suitable for her to appear in such public settings."
Qin Chuan explained. If people found out that Li Ya had secretly used her shares as collateral, it would be a troublesome matter. Therefore, it was best for her not to appear in such situations.
Quietly making money was just fine!
More than ten minutes later, the three brothers arrived downstairs at Yongnan Grand Hotel, the best hotel in the entire county.
It was a full five stories high and luxuriously decorated, the place where government departments entertained distinguished guests.
Tonight, to treat Liu Long and his associates, Qin Chuan had specifically asked Qin Gang to book it here.
As Qin Chuan entered the hotel lobby, more than a dozen people were already standing there. All of them were rough-looking men, sitting on sofas, chatting, cracking sunflower seeds, and smoking, creating a smoky atmosphere.
Seeing three young men in suits suddenly walk in, the previously lively atmosphere quieted down. More than a dozen pairs of eyes converged on the three of them.
They stared at each other, and the atmosphere froze for a moment.
Finally, Qin Chuan reacted first, a warm smile on his face as he took the initiative to greet them, "Hello everyone, you must be Liu Long's friends!"
"I'm Qin Chuan. From now on, we're all family, so don't be shy!"
As he spoke, Qin Chuan took out a pack of cigarettes and generously offered them to everyone.
The group of minor leaders couldn't hide their surprise, as Qin Chuan looked incredibly young, nothing like the developer they had imagined.
However, these men were used to navigating social situations and quickly recovered, smiling and shaking hands with Qin Chuan.
The young man before them was their future boss, so who would dare to show him disrespect?
Just then, a man emerged from the back of the lobby, fastening his belt as he walked, clearly having just returned from the restroom.
This was Liu Long. Seeing Qin Chuan, he exclaimed, "Brother Qin Chuan, you're back from Jin Province!"
"Yes, I just got off the bus and rushed straight to the hotel!"
Qin Chuan and Liu Long hugged each other.
"Brother Long, are all the people here?"
"Everyone is here, except for the big boss!"
"Alright then, everyone find your seats. We've all been waiting for a long time and are hungry, so let's eat and talk!"
Soon, everyone moved to a large private room, filling a long table.
Abundant dishes and boxes of wine and drinks were served, filling the room with enticing aromas.
Being all men, they quickly became acquainted after the initial awkwardness, especially after a few drinks, the atmosphere turned completely lively.
Qin Chuan had two objectives for tonight's dinner party: first, to help everyone get to know each other, and second, to educate them.
Since he was the boss, he had to embody the authority and responsibility of a boss. After work, they could be friends and brothers, joking and drinking without issue.
But once they were at work, they were only subordinates, and each must fulfill their respective responsibilities and obligations. Otherwise, he wouldn't be held responsible for being ruthless!
At the same time, Qin Chuan demanded that all minor and major leaders ensure the highest safety measures were in place, to absolutely avoid any accidents.
After Qin Chuan's speech, which was a mixture of grace and authority, everyone in the private room gained a clear impression of this young boss.
The dinner party continued late into the night before concluding.
The next day, at nine-thirty in the morning!
At the entrance of Huangjia Village, a dense crowd had gathered, numbering at least a hundred people at a glance, all wearing the same work uniforms.
Several excavators, loaders, water trucks, dump trucks, and tricycles were parked nearby, creating an impressive scene.
Many local residents, drawn by the commotion, had also gathered around.
At the forefront of the group stood three young men in sharp suits, radiating vigor.
Besides Qin Chuan, Qin Yang and Qin Gang clenched their fists, their nervousness hard to contain.
Finally, the moment Qin Chuan lit the fireworks, thousands of firecrackers and fireworks exploded simultaneously, sending beautiful blossoms into the sky.
"Let's begin!!!"
"Let's begin!!!"
Even before the sound of the firecrackers faded, cheers erupted from all around.
The construction team, who had been waiting, started all their machines, roaring to life for a major demolition!
In an instant, dilapidated houses collapsed, turning into ruins.
Under the onslaught of machinery, the crumbling houses crumbled like tofu, quickly completing their purpose.
Smoke and dust billowed upwards!
However, the dust was quickly suppressed by the powerful water jets sprayed by the water trucks, while the dump trucks and tricycles also moved in.
Each member of the construction team had clearly defined responsibilities and cooperated with practiced familiarity.
Beside the construction site, Qin Chuan quietly watched the scene, his fist clenched, murmuring to himself, "The first battle to change my destiny has begun!"
As for his elder brothers, Qin Yang and Qin Gang, they had already excitedly rushed off.
Qin Chuan had granted them the authority of supervision and oversight. They had never held such significant power in their lives. The brothers, filled with unconcealed excitement and eagerness, stood on either side of the site, diligently performing their duties.