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Several people stood up and greeted Gong Weize, and Gong Weize also greeted everyone with a smile.

"Oh, everyone is gathered together on the third day of the New Year. Oh, they are drinking Maotai. It seems that Bingkun brought it, right?"

Xiao Guoqing smiled and said, "Of course, among the few of us, only Kun'er is willing to drink such good wine."

Zhou Chen didn't care about their teasing, but asked curiously: "Uncle Gong, why are you here? Are you here specifically for the National Day?"

Gong Wei smiled and said, "I heard from Chunyan that you are back and will have a dinner party today during the National Day holiday. I haven't seen Bingkun for a long time, so I came to see him. To be honest, I was able to get my job back because of Bingkun, and I haven't had the chance to thank him yet."

"What does this have to do with me?"

Zhou Chen was very surprised when he heard this, he didn't know how Gong Weize got his position back. Was it because of Zhou Bingyi?

Gong Wei said, "Bingkun, I may not have told you before that the reason I was able to resume my position was because when I went to the provincial compound to look for your elder brother Zhou Bingyi, I met Chief Ma and Qu Shuji. Not long after they heard about my story, I was reinstated. I heard that it was their help."

This answer surprised Zhou Chen even more. It turned out that it was Ma Shouchang and Qu Xiuzhen who came to help. This was somewhat similar to the plot in the TV series.

There is really no coincidence in this world.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 625: Past Events, Traveling to Pengcheng

"Bingkun, I know very well that the reason why Chief Ma and the others are willing to help me is definitely because of you. If they didn't know about our relationship, they would definitely not be so concerned."

Gong Weize is also a smart man, otherwise he would not have been promoted to director so quickly. He knows that he benefited from Zhou Chen.

Zhou Chen did not take credit for it: "Uncle Xiao Gong, Uncle Ma and the others are willing to help you because you are fair and just and have a clear conscience. This has nothing to do with me directly."

No matter what Gong Weize becomes in the plot, as for his work in previous years, although he had some irregularities, he was definitely a good person and he sincerely served the people and was a qualified police officer.

"Uncle Gong, come, sit down and talk."

Xiao Guoqing asked Gong Weize to sit down, and then told Wu Qian, "Wu Qian, go pour Uncle Gong a cup of tea."

Wu Qian muttered a few words, but still listened to Xiao Guoqing and went to pour tea for Gong Weize.

Gong Weize's identity is different now. He is the chief of the police station. Looking at the whole family, he is the most capable one except for the Zhou family.

Xiao Guoqing and Wu Qian both knew that the reason why Gong Weize took the initiative to come to their house was entirely because of Zhou Chen, otherwise he would have come once in the time since they moved.

Gong Wei was sitting next to Zhou Chen, and asked in a gentle voice: "Bingkun, I heard that you have moved back to Jichun. What are you going to do next in Jichun?"

Not knowing the details, he was actually very confused. In his opinion, Zhou Chen was doing so well in the capital and had even bought a house, so why did he want to return to a small place like Jichun?

"Yes, our family will stay in Jichun from now on. If we need your help, you can't pretend not to know us, Uncle Gong."

Zhou Chen said to Gong Weize in a joking tone.

Gong Weize's face straightened and he said loudly: "Bingkun, judging from what you said, even if I don't help others, I will definitely put your family's affairs first."

He is just the chief of a police station now. Zhou Chen did not pursue a career in politics, but Zhou Bingyi is a provincial cadre and a big shot at the deputy-department level. Even if it is for Zhou Bingyi, he will definitely curry favor with the Zhou family.

With Gong Weize's joining, Xiao Guoqing and Wu Qian no longer had any disputes. After chatting for a while, Gong Weize said goodbye and left.

Before leaving, he invited Zhou Chen to visit him, but Zhou Chen refused.

As soon as Gong Weize left, the atmosphere became a little more lively.

Sun Ganchao said with some disdain: "Kun'er, you have been staying in Yanjing all this time and don't know the situation at home. Let me tell you, our Uncle Gong is now very different. Since he became the director, he has completely lost his previous attitude and no longer cares about our neighbors in Guangzi District. In a word, he has changed a lot."

Xiao Guoqing didn't say anything. Since he often drove around, he didn't know much about this matter. Moreover, they had moved out of Guangzi Pian in the past two years.

Zhou Chen was not surprised. People are fickle by nature. As their status changes, their mentality and so on will naturally change accordingly.

Gong Weize's change cannot be said to be entirely his fault. After all, he is now in a high position. If he is still the same as before, and anyone can come to him for a word or ask for help, then will he still work? Not everyone has that kind of self-awareness.

"It's New Year's Day, why are you talking about these unhappy things? Let's talk about something happy."

Zhou Chen and Zheng Juan stayed until the evening. After the driver arrived, they left Xiao Guoqing's house.

Although the Spring Festival was lively, time passed quickly. In the next few days, Zhou Chen took his family to the old Ma family again, visited Ma Shouchang and Qu Xiuzhen, and stayed at their home for a whole day.

As for the schools for Zhou Rui and his three children, Zhou Chen had already made preparations to send them to the best school in Jichun.

On Sun Ganchao's side, Zhou Chen had another meal with Shui Ziliu and told him the matter. Shui Ziliu agreed without saying a word.

"Boss Shui, there is one more thing. I may have a big investment in Jichun in the second half of the year, and I may need your logistics company then."

When Shui Ziliu heard Zhou Chen's words, he didn't hesitate at all and answered directly: "That's no problem. I'll give you as many people as you want."

He now has more than a hundred people working for him, so he is very confident.

Zhou Chen smiled and said, "Friendship is friendship, business is business. I want to do a big project, so I will do it as I think necessary. We will discuss the specific matters later."

Whether it is building a factory or constructing a building, a logistics company is needed. When hiring people, it is natural to use experienced people rather than new ones.

Shui Ziliu heard Zhou Chen say this and did not insist: "Then I will wait for your news."

He hadn't seen Zhou Chen for a long time, but he didn't dare to underestimate Zhou Chen at all. Apart from anything else, the Mercedes-Benz that Zhou Chen was riding in when he first came was worth a lot of money.

You have to know that he is now a big boss and has some reputation in Jichun, but even so, his car is just an ordinary sedan, which cannot be compared with the Mercedes-Benz that Zhou Chen drives.

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"Juan'er, why do you collect so many things? You can buy them in Pengcheng."

Because they were going to Pengcheng the next day, Zheng Juan packed a lot of things for Zhou Chen that night and prepared for him to take them to Pengcheng.

Zheng Juan's eyes were slightly red. "Didn't you say that we might have to stay in Pengcheng for a while this time? These are necessary things. You can buy them outside, but they are definitely not as good as what you have at home."

Zhou Chen pulled Zheng Juan over and hugged her tightly: "I'm sorry, Juan'er, I said I would take time to spend more time with you, but now I'm breaking my promise."

Zheng Juan wiped her tears and shook her head, "It's okay for me. You have more important things to do. Guangming must be too busy to let you go."

Although Zheng Guangming has been in control of Chenxing Group in Hong Kong for several years, the situation in China is still very different from that in Hong Kong. Sometimes doing business does not rely solely on money. Doing business in China is more complicated than in Hong Kong. Therefore, Zheng Guangming did not dare to make decisions on his own and asked Zhou Chen to rush over as soon as possible.

"Don't worry, I'll take care of things as soon as possible and then come back to be with you."

"Don't worry about me, just do your thing."

The next day, when Zhou Chen left, the three children had already gone to school, and only his parents and Zheng Juan saw him off.

After saying goodbye to Zheng Juan, Zhou Chen said to his father Zhou Zhigang, "Dad, after I leave, you will have to worry about the family affairs. And the children, Juan may not be able to control them, so you have to take care of them yourself and don't let them make too much noise."

Zhou Zhigang said impatiently: "I am your father, do I still need you to tell me? Go and do your own thing, you don't need to worry about the things at home."

As they were about to part, Zhou Chen didn't care about Zhou Zhigang's tone.

"There is one more thing. Uncle Ma and Aunt Qu have been coming here quite often recently. They are both very pitiful. If Ruirui and Congcong are on vacation and they want to take over, please don't stop them. Let them have more contact. They are both capable people, and the children can learn a lot from them."

Zhou Chen knew the character of the elderly couple Ma Shouchang and Qu Xiuzhen, so he was willing to let his children interact with them. Many qualities of these two elderly people are worth learning for the younger generation.

Because Ma Shouchang and Qu Xiuzhen had come several times recently, Zhou Zhigang and the others were familiar with them. They knew that the old couple had once been war heroes, but now had become lonely elderly widows.

He also fully agreed with what Zhou Chen said.

"Lao Ma is indeed a capable man. Okay, I get it."

"Then, Dad, I'm leaving."

Zhou Chen said goodbye to his parents and Zheng Juan again, then got in the car and left.

Ten days later, Zhou Chen and Yao Lisong were sitting together drinking in a booth in a busy dance hall in Pengcheng.

"Bingkun, how is this restaurant? It's lively, isn't it? This is the largest dance hall in Pengcheng, and it has the most traffic. Look, there are all kinds of beauties. Have you seen them in Jichun?"

Yao Lisong pointed at the exposed women on the dance floor with an obscene smile on his face.

Zhou Chen rolled his eyes at him: "Old Yao, is this your vision? In this day and age, how many decent women can come here?"

Yao Lisong laughed and said, "Bingkun, you don't understand this. It's because they are not decent women that we don't feel any pressure when playing together. If you really go find a decent woman, you might get into a lot of trouble."

"Hey, Lao Yao, I didn't realize you're quite experienced?"

Zhou Chen did not refute because what Yao Lisong said made some sense.

"But I also advise you that you'd better have less contact with these women. Who knows if they have any problems? Don't get infected with a disease just for the sake of momentary pleasure, or your life will be ruined."

Zhou Chen was not afraid of those infectious diseases, but he really had no interest in these women. It was not that he was so noble, but even if he needed them, he would not look for these women.

Yao Lisong smiled and said, "That's right. You are not an ordinary person now. It's normal for you to look down on these women. Do you want me to introduce you to some better ones?"

"Don't."

Zhou Chen stretched out his hand to stop him: "Don't say this anymore. My wife and I have a good relationship and I don't have such thoughts. Compared to this, I am more interested in making money."

"Haha, I agree with that. I am also more interested in making money." Yao Lisong raised two thumbs up in agreement.

Zhou Chen picked up his glass and clinked it with Yao Lisong's: "I really have to thank you for these days. If it weren't for your help, I would have to spend a lot of effort."

Yao Lisong finished the wine in one gulp: "That's right, what is our relationship? It's too formal to say these words. Now that the factory land has been secured and the procedures for the pharmaceutical factory have been completed, are you going to start work next?"

Zhou Chen smiled and said, "Don't worry, we can start anytime. Building a new factory is not complicated for me. I want to continue buying land, but this time I won't build a factory, but a building."

"Is this the real estate you mentioned?"

Yao Lisong sat up straight and his expression became very serious.

"Yes, but the building I want to build will be different from the current one. I want to build a high-end community that does not exist in Pengcheng now, with the most advanced design, the most luxurious houses, the most complete property management, etc."

"Can you make money in a high-end residential area? Even though Pengcheng is developing well now, not everyone is willing to spend money to buy a house in a high-end residential area."

Yao Lisong has been in Pengcheng for many years. During these years, he has seen countless nouveau riche, but compared with the population base of Pengcheng, these people are still too few.

Zhou Chen smiled confidently and said, "I have experience in this area. Since I dare to invest, I will definitely make some money. I can handle the follow-up matters, but I still need your help with the land."

As he spoke, Zhou Chen took out a long box from his arms and gently pushed it in front of Yao Lisong.

"What is this?" Yao Lisong looked at Zhou Chen in confusion.

Zhou Chen stretched out his hand and gestured: "Open it and take a look."

Yao Lisong opened the box, and the next second, his expression suddenly changed, because there was a check in the box.

"This is a Swiss bank draft, payable unconditionally on demand."

Yao Lisong was also an insightful man. He understood what Zhou Chen said as soon as he heard it. However, the number on the check made his heart beat violently.

One million. A full million.

In today's China, being a millionaire is still not out of fashion. It represents wealth. Even though he is the chairman of the Shangneng Group, his own assets are still not much. One million is definitely a huge fortune for him.

Zhou Chen noticed the change in Yao Lisong's expression and continued calmly: "Old Yao, we are so familiar with each other now, I will just say some things directly. As long as we continue to cooperate in the future, I can assure you that this check is just the beginning."

Hearing this, Yao Lisong couldn't help but swallow his saliva. He didn't doubt Zhou Chen's words because he knew that Zhou Chen had the ability. What he was worried about was what Zhou Chen would ask him to do.

As if seeing Yao Lisong's worry, Zhou Chen continued, "Old Yao, don't worry, I will definitely not let you do anything illegal. I want you to help me with something that is legal and compliant and can shorten the review process as quickly as possible. For me, time is money."

“Time is money?”

Yao Lisong chewed on these words in his mouth. After more than ten seconds, he closed the long box and put it in his arms.

Holding up the wine glass, Yao Lisong said to Zhou Chen with a smile on his face: "Bingkun, come on, cheers."

"cheers."

Zhou Chen also smiled. Sometimes doing business is just like this. A simple meal and a drink can eliminate a lot of tedious processes.

Of course, this situation is not suitable for everyone, but for a greedy person like Yao Lisong, this method is very suitable.

"Lao Yao, I can tell you something. As long as you trust me, I can assure you that there will be plenty of opportunities to make money in the future."

Yao Lisong showed a hearty smile. He was very happy with what Zhou Chen said. What was the reason for him to do so much? It was to make money.

Rather than taking huge risks and embezzling money from his own company, it is better to follow Zhou Chen and earn money as a middleman.

As for the fact that Zhou Chen was so arrogant and didn't even respect him much, he didn't care at all. As long as Zhou Chen could make him money, what would it matter if he lowered his attitude a little?

When he was in the army or working in the city, he often flattered his superiors. It was not a shameful thing, but now it was a different person.

"Bingkun, my good life in the future will depend on you."

Zhou Chen was very satisfied with Yao Lisong's attitude. He was not afraid of Yao Lisong's greed, but he was afraid that Yao Lisong could not distinguish the primary from the secondary and would turn around and give him orders.

Fortunately, this situation did not happen, otherwise he would have to consider changing his partner.

In today's Shenzhen, it is not difficult to find a suitable and capable partner.

Zhou Chen suddenly asked, "Lao Yao, I heard that my sister-in-law doesn't seem to have a job and is just taking care of the kids at home, right?"

Yao Lisong asked in confusion: "Bingkun, why are you concerned about my personal affairs?"

Zhou Chen smiled and said, "It was during the Chinese New Year when my eldest brother mentioned it. I kept it in mind. Lao Yao, do you think this is okay? Go back and tell my sister-in-law to come work for me. I'll arrange a manager position for her."

Yao Lisong's eyes lit up: "Bingkun, what do you mean?"