It was past five in the afternoon and the sun was still strong. Ye Zhao was on his way home from school and passed by the market when he saw Guipi talking to someone.
Ye Zhao stopped his bike and asked him, "Uncle Gui, how is the matter I asked you to ask?"
Gui Pi looked up and saw Ye Zhao, and hurried over to him and said with a smile: "I was just about to look for you. I called you several times before, but no one answered the phone."
Auntie Dianqiao must have just finished playing mahjong and was buying groceries. She said, "No one is home."
"Secretary Wang has convened a meeting of the village committee to study the matter carefully. It is no problem to sell the land of the garbage dump to you at this price. I don't think there is much room for negotiation. However, Secretary Wang has another idea..."
"what idea?"
"Are you free now? I'll take you to his house and we can talk. I just came out of his house."
The village party secretary's house is just behind the market. Secretary Wang is not from this village. His family originally rented the house, but recently they bought the two-story building they were renting and plan to demolish the house and rebuild it.
Because the prices of building materials have risen sharply recently, the Wang family has stockpiled a lot of building materials in front of and behind their house.
Secretary Wang was talking on the phone. He gestured to Gui Pi and Ye Zhao to sit down while ending the conversation with the person on the other end of the phone.
After hanging up the phone, Secretary Wang said with a smile: "I thought your relationship had become strained last time. Even if you didn't become mortal enemies, you would still dislike each other. I didn't expect that you would talk it out and help each other. This is very good! Guipi, you have a good ideological awareness. Keep up the good work!"
Guipi flattered him and said with a smile: "It's all thanks to your teaching, Secretary Wang!"
The weather has been a bit hot lately, and the room is stuffy. Secretary Wang stood up to turn on the ceiling fan, "Xiao Ye, what does your friend do? He has a sharp eye! I tell you, the garbage dump will be moved sooner or later. If you take over this piece of land, you will have found a treasure."
Secretary Wang lied without blushing or feeling nervous.
In fact, he went to a district meeting last week and again proposed relocating the landfill in Tseng Uk Wai. However, as he expected, his proposal was rejected.
The district cannot solve this problem. If the garbage dumps in the district want to be relocated outside the customs, the city can only solve it centrally.
Ye Zhao smiled and said, "If I could really pick up a treasure, there are so many eyes and hands in the village, how could it be my turn?"
"What's the point of having so many eyes watching? Everyone can only see things within a meter. They can't see clearly what is ten feet away. When it comes to investment, besides having a long-term vision, you also need luck. Who knows, maybe you are the lucky person. This garbage dump may be moved away next year." Secretary Wang had not yet poured the tea he had just brewed. He went to add hot water to the teapot, took another teacup, and filled it for Ye Zhao.
Ye Zhao knew that Secretary Wang was fooling her. According to actual developments, the landfill should be moved soon, but Secretary Wang certainly didn't know about it yet.
She countered, "My friend works at a newspaper. He often visits various government agencies and is well-informed. He said that Shenzhen's development has not been as good as expected in the past two years, and the city has too many headaches. The relocation of the garbage dump and environmental improvement are unlikely to be mentioned in the near future."
This coincides with the information Secretary Wang received. He doesn't understand why Ye Zhao would buy it if he knew about this trend
"My friend is engaged in long-term investment. She has a strong gambling tendency and specializes in various businesses that others are not optimistic about and have the least investment prospects..." Ye Zhao just talked nonsense.
Secretary Wang actually believed it, because he knew that such people really existed, and he immediately praised him against his will: "Your friend will make a fortune!"
Guipi smoked a cigarette and laughed, "This kind of person is like picking gold from shit. Whether it is shit or gold, it really depends on luck."
Picking gold from shit... Ye Zhao didn't know whether to laugh or cry, this was exactly what was going on with her!
Ye Zhao said: "So, your price must be appropriate. If the price is too high, she won't want it."
Secretary Wang inquired: "I heard that your friend represents Song Rongji?"
"Song Rongji doesn't need me to show up." Ye Zhao didn't want to be involved with Song Rongji on this matter, so as to avoid trouble in the future. She pretended to be mysterious and whispered: "It's not appropriate for my friend to show up."
Secretary Wang said "Oh" meaningfully, and then he and Guipi looked at each other. The person who was not suitable for him to appear in person was most likely not from the business community.
After all, Ye Zhao is a rich second-generation, and it is possible that she has connections and resources in all aspects.
Then you shouldn’t ask more questions!
Gui Pi took the opportunity to say, "Secretary Wang, can you see if the price can be lowered a little? Tell her what you just said to me."
Secretary Wang said a little embarrassedly: "Xiao Ye, I heard that your father opened a large branch factory in Dujuan Village, which is twice as big as this one?"
"Yes. It officially went into production last month."
"Will all the factories here be gradually transferred to Dujuan Village?"
According to the original book, the Ailin Toy Factory was later moved to Dujuan Village, but that was five years later. Ye Zhao asked, "Secretary Wang, what does this have to do with the land at the garbage dump?"
Secretary Wang: "Can you persuade your father to buy the land and factory building of Ailin Toy Factory? The price is negotiable, but Ailin Toy Factory must keep its main production base in Zengwuwei. Compared with Zengwuwei and Dujuan Village, our development prospects are much better."
Ye Zhao understood that Secretary Wang must want her to persuade Ye Dingguo to keep the factory. As a thank you, the village committee would sell her the land of the garbage dump at a low price.
This complicates a simple matter. Even if she can gain some advantages now, she may still encounter other troubles in the future.
After all, this is collectively owned land, so it is better to handle matters in a fair and impartial manner.
"I'm sorry, Secretary Wang, I can't persuade my father, he won't listen to me."
"Why don't you try it? If you can really convince your father, I will give you the land at the garbage dump at 50 per square meter, and you can sell it to your friend at 80, and you can make a profit of 30 yuan!" Secretary Wang taught her how to be a profiteer by showing her his own experience.
Ye Zhao smiled and said, "Secretary Wang, I can try to help you convince my dad. I can't guarantee whether it will succeed or not, but don't let this matter of buying and selling the landfill land get involved. Let's keep it one thing at a time."
Secretary Wang understood that Ye Zhao was using Tai Chi to politely refuse.
Therefore, he also performed a piece of Tai Chi for Ye Zhao: "In fact, our village committee is not short of money at all now. We are not in a hurry to sell the land of the garbage dump. Oh, I personally agree to sell it to you, but there are one or two stubborn old men in the village committee who disagree."
Secretary Wang's words were meant to tell Ye Zhao in disguise that only if she helped the village committee to convince her father would he agree to sell the land of the garbage dump to her.
Ye Zhao picked up the teacup and drank the tea in it in one gulp. "Okay, then I'll trouble Secretary Wang to negotiate. If the village committee finally decides not to sell it, then I can't do anything about it. Dujuan Village does have a piece of land that they want to sell to my friend. They are quite sincere. Let's just talk about the matter at hand. It's just a land sale. Nothing else will be involved."
Secretary Wang smiled and explained: "Xiao Ye, don't get me wrong, we don't mean to target you..."
"I didn't say you were targeting me. As for me, I'm not sure if my dad will listen to me if I tell him to stay, but I'm sure if I tell him to leave, he will listen because that's exactly what he wants."
This... Secretary Wang understood Ye Zhao's meaning very clearly. If she added fuel to the fire in front of Ye Dingguo, it would definitely make the Irene Toy Factory speed up its pace of leaving Zengwuwei.
He failed to threaten the girl and was threatened by her instead!
Gui Pi hurriedly tried to smooth things over: "Oh, Secretary Wang, don't worry. I will be responsible for persuading the two stubborn old men in the village committee. Boss Ye also said just now that she will try her best to persuade her father, but her persuasion is one thing and our business is another. The two things should not be involved together. Is that what you mean, Boss Ye?"
Ye Zhao smiled tactfully and said, "Yes, I will definitely try my best to convince my father. Like you, I am more optimistic about our village. After all, I am a member of Zengwuwei. My household registration is here, Secretary Wang!"
Secretary Wang really didn't want to offend Ye Zhao. The little girl had just taken advantage of him, and then she immediately gave him a sweet date. He could only go along with it and said, "Then it's settled. You must help convince your father."
"I still say the same thing. I will try my best, but I can't make any guarantees, and I don't need the village committee to give me anything in return. Let's just do this deal normally, okay? Now it's just a matter of price."
Guipi finally breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "For the village committee, the land at the garbage dump is just a toilet that has been occupied by the higher-ups. We don't need it ourselves, so we might as well sell the toilet site to someone else at a lower price."
After another round of discussion, Secretary Wang said, "75, that's the lowest price I discussed with the director."
Guipi looked at Ye Zhao and said, "It's already pretty good after reducing it by 5 yuan."
Ye Zhao thought that every dollar she could save was a dollar. She said, "Didn't Ni Meng introduce someone to someone who almost bought the landfill site? The price was agreed upon, but the buyer later regretted it and the deal didn't go through. The price you negotiated was 70 yuan, but it didn't sell for 70 yuan, so you definitely can't negotiate a price higher than that now."
Secretary Wang didn't expect Ye Zhao to know so much. He thought Ni Meng had told Ye Zhao the truth. He smiled helplessly and said, "We ourselves were not happy with the price of 70 yuan, so we didn't make any concessions when the deal was not concluded."
Ye Zhao: "65 yuan, is that okay with you? It's only 5 yuan less."
Secretary Wang shook his head slightly and smiled, "You must help us put in a few good words in front of your father! Okay?"
"A hundred nice words are fine, but I said, I can't guarantee the effect."
Being able to sell the landfill is also a good achievement. Secretary Wang said, "Okay, I'll tell you the result after the village committee holds a meeting in a few days."
It seems that there is no big problem. Seeing that the middleman fee is about to be received, Guipi looks happier than them, and his face is almost broken by laughter.
The last class on Wednesday was physics. The physics teacher was a king of delaying the class for at least ten minutes. The students were almost in a state of rebellion before school was dismissed.
Ye Zhao was carrying her schoolbag and walking out with Wu Aimin when Bai Lu caught up with her and said to her from behind, "Xiao Zhao, I'm going home with my mom and I to take a taxi. Do you want to come with us?"
"No, I ride a bike."
Bai Lu: "Okay then, see you later."
After walking a little further, Wu Aimin asked in surprise, "You two have reconciled?"
Ye Zhao: "We haven't reconciled, but there was nothing wrong with it originally."
In her eyes, Bai Lu is now a transparent person. She could have just not brought Bai Lu to play today and not provoked her.
But Ye Zhao learned from Su Yingmin that it was Bai Lu who told Ye Dingguo about Xiang Ge, which annoyed her.
Since you love being a member of the Ye family so much, let’s have fun together.
Ye Zhao went home, put down his schoolbag, and rested for a while. When it was almost time, he rode his bike to Wanzhuang.
On the road, there was a woman carrying a load on her shoulders selling fresh lychees. Ye Zhao bought a few pounds and put them on the front of the cart. When he arrived at Wanzhuang, he saw Su Yingmin talking to the lobby manager as soon as he entered the lobby.
"Uncle Su!"
Su Yingmin looked back and saw that she was holding a plastic bag and asked her, "What are you holding?"
"Lychees! Fresh."
Su Yingmin said, "Let's go, your dad is already waiting in the box. Today the factory signed a large contract for leather shoes from a foreign country, which is very important for the development of our new business. Your dad is very happy, and he has also called two business managers. Don't mind."
"I don't mind." This is just a ready-made audience, so why should she mind
Ye Zhao put a bag of lychees on the turntable of the round table. Ye Dingguo looked at it and asked with a smile: "Is this your birthday present for your dad?"
Ye Zhao shook his head and smiled: "Am I so stingy? Dad, I'm giving you a birthday present. It's a big surprise. You'll know it later."
Ye Dingguo thought Ye Zhao was joking. "You, fill in your application next week. If you can fill it out according to your father's wishes, that will be the best birthday present."
Ye Zhao greeted Secretary Liu, then sat down and peeled lychees. He just smiled and didn't say anything.
Ye Dingguo pulled a bunch of lychees to eat, and asked Secretary Liu to share the lychees with everyone. Then he boasted to the two business managers next to him: "My daughter always ranks first in the district in the monthly exams. She can be admitted to Peking University or Tsinghua University, but she insisted on applying to Shenzhen University. No matter how much we persuade her, she won't change her mind. She is obsessed!"
The slightly fatter manager flattered her, "No. 1 in the district? Her academic performance is amazing! As expected, a good father will have a good daughter! I thought children from wealthy families didn't do well in school."
Another skinny manager was even better at flattering people: "No, no, no! Most of the children from rich families really have bad grades. My former boss's son hired three or four tutors, but he always ranked last in the class in every exam. He and his wife are troubled by their child's grades every day!"
There is a comparison that can better satisfy Ye Dingguo's vanity. He said: "Old Zhou's son, right? I have heard him complain."
The thin manager: "Yes, yes, yes. I didn't even get into high school. I bought it with money."
Secretary Liu, who was standing beside him, knew the boss's likes and dislikes very well. As she poured tea for Ye Zhao, she said, "Our Xiao Zhao is multi-talented! Not only did she win the gold medal in the comprehensive science competition, she also formed a band and won the championship in a music competition. She's been interviewed and appeared in newspapers! She has such good grades, and it's so easy for her. As our President Su said, this is a talented player, unlike those who rely on studying hard."
Secretary Liu's words made everyone present happy.
Ye Zhao handed Secretary Liu a bunch of lychees: "Sister Liu, eat lychees!"
Secretary Liu smiled and said, "I'll eat later. When everyone is here, I'll go and get the food ready."
"Everyone hasn't arrived yet, don't worry."
Ye Dingguo asked: "Who else?"
Ye Zhao pretended to be mysterious: "You will know when you come."
Su Yingmin got nervous for a moment, wondering if Zeng Xiang was called over. It was possible that Ye Zhao could cure her father's stubborn temper.
He was just about to get up and go out, thinking that if Zeng Xiang really came, he would have to stop him.
As a result, the door of the box was pushed open, and Gao Yueyue, dressed in her best clothes, stood at the door with a birthday cake in her hand, smiling and shouting, "Sorry, I'm late."
Ye Dingguo paused with a smile on his face. Is this the gift from his own daughter
Su Yingmin, who was about to stand up, quickly sat down again.
Ye Zhao, who was originally sitting next to Ye Dingguo, quickly stood up and moved his seat one step to the outside, "Yueyue, come quickly, sit here!"
Irene and her colleagues looked at each other and knew that the person who came was the boss's mistress, but they didn't know that she was invited by the boss's daughter.
It’s great to be rich. The little honey can live in harmony with the rich girl.
Gao Yueyue handed the cake to Secretary Liu. As soon as she sat down, Ye Dingguo whispered, "Why are you here?"
"Xiao Zhao invited me here." Gao Yueyue resisted the urge to act like a spoiled brat in public. "Since I've been with you, of course I have to be there for your first birthday."
Ye Dingguo thought about it and it was a good idea. Ye Zhao could not live in peace with Bai Yunlian, but at least he could maintain superficial peace with Gao Yueyue. The harmony of half of the family was preserved. This could be regarded as his daughter's filial piety towards him.
He should be happy, but he felt a little uneasy in his heart. He remembered what Ye Zhao had told him before, that Gao Yueyue had stolen her bass. He knew Ye Zhao's temper and was really afraid that she would cause trouble in public.
He glanced at Su Yingmin, who looked helpless, and it was obvious that he was unaware of the situation.
Su Yingmin hated Gao Yueyue. He was very unhappy but couldn't show it. He looked at Secretary Liu and said, "Wake her up."
Secretary Liu opened the door and wanted to ask the waiter to serve the food, but when the door opened, he was stunned.
Bai Yunlian and Bai Lu were standing at the door of the box. Bai Yunlian was also holding a birthday cake. When she saw Secretary Liu opening the door, she smiled and said, "Hey, Secretary Liu, how did you know we were here?"
Secretary Liu was stunned for a few seconds, and then she felt terrible. It was over. A big fight had broken out. Would her boss blame her for her dereliction of duty
"Sister Bai!" Secretary Liu wanted to stop her, but she didn't dare to. She could only quickly take the cake from Bai Yunlian and said, "Give it to me."
After taking the cake, I heard Su Yingmin ask from inside: "Who's here?"
Bai Yunlian hurriedly smiled and said, "It's me, Lao Su!"
Bai Yunlian walked in, bypassing Secretary Liu. She glanced at the guests at the table and the smile on her face froze instantly.
Ye Zhao originally called Gao Yueyue over. Su Yingmin, who was somewhat unhappy in his heart, saw that Bai Yunlian had also come. The rainy weather suddenly turned sunny!
If only one of Ye Dingguo's women comes, it will annoy Su Yingmin. If both of them come, then it won't be him who will be annoyed, but Ye Dingguo and those two women!
Su Yingmin almost laughed out loud. Ye Zhao, ah, Ye Zhao, this child is so "filial"!
If there weren't outsiders around, he would have applauded and praised them immediately!
Su Yingmin quickly stood up to welcome her: "Sister Bai! Come on, come on, sit here!"
He was originally sitting on the other side of Ye Dingguo, but he quickly moved two seats to make way for Bai Yunlian and Bai Lu.
After Su Yingmin made two mistakes, the business manager had to follow suit and everyone was busy.
Ye Dingguo originally had one hand on the back of Gao Yueyue's chair and was talking, with a smug look on his face, but then Bai Yunlian came in with Bai Lu, and the spring scenery was immediately blocked, leaving only haze.
Ye Dingguo glared at Ye Zhao, as expected, he finally caused trouble for him!
Ye Zhao smiled innocently and said softly, "A surprise gift. The whole family will be together to celebrate your birthday! How lively!"
Compared to Bai Yunlian's panic, Gao Yueyue was much calmer. She sat next to Ye Dingguo with the attitude of a winner and glanced at Bai Yunlian indifferently.
Bai Yunlian looked at Ye Dingguo with first surprise and then indifference. Obviously, he didn't know she was coming, so he brought Gao Yueyue here!
Her heart was trembling, and her hands were shaking slightly. She saw another cake on the food preparation table next to her. Was this prepared by Gao Yueyue
She wanted to walk over, sweep the cake off the table to the ground, and then crush it to pieces!
But in that case, Gao Yueyue would win.
Bai Yunlian looked down at Bai Lu who was at a loss. For the sake of her daughter, she had to endure it. She couldn't throw a tantrum on the spot, even if she broke her teeth, she had to swallow the blood!
Secretary Liu, who was standing awkwardly at the door, put the cake aside and hurried over to guide her: "Sister Bai, sit inside!"
"Sorry to have kept you waiting for so long." Bai Yunlian took her daughter's hand and sat on the other side of Ye Dingguo.
Su Yingmin shouted, "Waiter, add two sets of tableware!"
Add two sets of tableware! This was too harsh for Bai Yunlian to hear, so she didn't prepare any place for the mother and daughter.
But she could only pretend not to hear.
Ye Dingguo, who was leaning on Gao Yueyue's side, sat up straight, feeling uncomfortable all over. He ordered, "Hurry up and serve the food."
The appetizers were served. Secretary Liu and the waiter poured wine and juice for everyone. Bai Yunlian wiped her hands with a hot towel and said in a hostess tone, "Pour juice for the three children."
There are three children, besides Ye Zhao and Bai Lu, there is also Gao Yueyue.
Ye Zhao smiled and said, "It's okay. Bai Lu and I are drinking juice. You are the elders, so you should drink. Right? Dad!"
When she mentioned the word "elders", she deliberately raised her voice.
Ye Dingguo rolled his eyes at his daughter with a look of despair and said nothing.
Gao Yueyue is actually two years older than Ye Zhao. She looks mature and dresses maturely. She looks like she is about 24 or 25 years old. She said generously, "Give me some wine."
Secretary Liu had no choice but to pour orange juice for Ye Zhaobailu and red wine for Gao Yueyue.
As the hot dishes began to be served, Su Yingmin took the lead in leading everyone to stand up and said, "Come on, wish our boss, my best partner, and my closest brother, a happy birthday! May you accomplish all the great things you want to do!"
Ye Dingguo was in no mood to say more, so he just said, "Thank you, everyone."
After everyone stood up and wished the boss a happy birthday and took a sip, Su Yingmin said to Ye Zhao: "Xiao Zhao, as your father's only child, give your father a nice blessing!"
Ye Zhao smiled in silence. She picked up the juice cup and said to Ye Dingguo, "Then I wish Dad good health! May he be strong and healthy even at old age! May he have a baby soon!"
Hearing the first blessing, Ye Dingguo could still force a smile on his face. But when he heard "still strong despite old age", the smile on his face began to fall! And then he said "have a baby soon", wasn't this embarrassing to him in public and provoking trouble
Who would give such a birthday greeting to their father!
Ye Zhao was not satisfied: "Dad, I heard that you bought a house in Xingyueju for Gao Yueyue. When are you going to move into the new house? Will you invite us to join in the fun?"
This matter directly hit Bai Yunlian's heart. Just think about it, she has been with Ye Dingguo for so many years, and she has asked for a house so many times but failed. As a result, Gao Yueyue offered her the Xingyueju with an outrageously high price!
He put the wine glass down heavily.
Gao Yueyue seemed to be deliberately provoking Bai Yunlian. She smiled at Ye Zhao and said, "When the decoration is finished, I will call you. Bring Li Ruixiang to play with us."
"Luxurious decoration, right?" Ye Zhao continued to pour oil.
"The Hong Kong designer your father hired specifically..." Before Gao Yueyue could finish her boasting, a glass of red wine was poured directly on her face.
Everyone was stunned! World War is finally here! Secretary Liu quickly picked up the towel and wanted to give it to Gao Yueyue, but he didn't dare to go.
Gao Yueyue reached out and gently wiped the red wine off her face. Her wet hair stuck to her forehead. She was splashed with red wine in public? She was not someone who could be bullied!
Gao Yueyue immediately picked up her red wine glass and poured it back.
As a result, he was blocked by Ye Dingguo, and the red wine poured on Ye Dingguo's head. Ye Dingguo was stunned for a moment and just watched the red wine dripping from his hair.
Embarrassing! A big boss was splashed with red wine by a woman and couldn't fight back! Too embarrassing! Too shameful!
Gao Yueyue accidentally splashed the water on the wrong person. She opened her hands and her face turned pale with fright!
Things had come to this point, and there was no way she would just give up. She was so angry that she picked up the bowl of meatball and tofu soup on the table, rushed over and poured it on Bai Yunlian's head with all the oil and water.
The business managers who originally wanted to pretend that nothing had happened could no longer do so. Women fighting is terrible.
(End of this chapter)