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Chapter 1027: Chapter 900: The Bigger You Grow, The More Alone You Are (Subscribe Please!)
After a few glasses of wine,
Qin Yugang became more talkative.
"In the past, I thought as long as I worked hard and cracked cases, things would be fine. Now there are so many departments to manage, each with varying levels of ability, and not all of them are cooperative. Really."
"Luckily, I have the support from city leaders, and our achievements in attracting investment have been remarkable. In the first two quarters of this year, the tax revenue from the Development Zone has even surpassed all the other districts of Qingyan City, so the people below also respect my authority."
"This time, going down to the county, the situation will be even more complicated. The management difficulty is greater; the local practices differ from those in the city. I know, Zheng Xiu often talks to me about this. A lot of people down there are just skating by, doing the absolute minimum, forming cliques..."
"..."
This dinner,
Qin Yugang spoke a lot.
His ideals.
His principles.
And his work.
This period of time,
the changes in Qingyan City’s Development Zone, and even various detailed data he could recite off the top of his head; now that he has to leave, he can’t help feeling reluctant. Strictly speaking, the Development Zone could be considered the real starting point of Qin Yugang’s career.
As for taking charge in the county,
that was something he previously didn’t even dare dream of.
In just a few short years, he had made such a leap, many things he had never shared with anyone, not even his wife. But with Tang Qing present today, Qin Yugang felt a sense of urgency to get it all off his chest.
"Uncle, keep it up, do what you think is right," Tang Qing raised his glass again.
"Alright, I will do the right thing."
In the end,
Qin Yugang got drunk.
Because he also wanted to experience being drunk for once.
...
In the Manor,
each family had a large suite.
The standards varied.
Tang Qing’s had a music room, an art studio; the others didn’t have these hobbies, so naturally, they didn’t exist, and not even the size was as big as Tang Qing’s. After sending his uncle back, Tang Qing and the others went up to the roof to stargaze.
Finding time off at last,
the girls gathered together, not likely to sleep that early.
"Tangtang, all this, I once thought I’d never be able to see it." Gazing at the vast Manor, brilliant with lights at night, Tang Kai heaved a sigh, his memories stirred by Qin Yugang.
How could he possibly forget that experience of being hunted down.
"From now on, we can keep watching," Tang Qing said with a smile.
With him around,
The Tang Family
could at least maintain its prosperity for this lifetime.
"Tangtang, do you still remember the Lei Family?" Tang Kai suddenly asked.
"Of course, I remember. What about them?" Tang Qing turned to ask.
"Now that my business has grown so large, and thanks to Liu Qian’s connections, I’ve started to interact with the wealthy people within the province. A few days ago, I received a call from the Lei Family. They want to make peace and invited me for dinner, saying we could write off the past issues," Tang Kai explained.
"Uncle, what do you think about it?" Tang Qing asked in return.
"Actually, writing it off is fine, but as for becoming friends, I just can’t get over that hurdle," Tang Kai shook his head.
It was the Lei Family that forced him out, and for over a decade, he hadn’t seen his parents before they died. Yet if that incident hadn’t occurred, Tang Kai wouldn’t have achieved what he has today. 𝖓𝔬𝖛𝔭𝔲𝖇.𝔠𝔬𝖒
Over the years, the Lei Family hadn’t done anything particularly outrageous to Tang Qing and his family.
Truly speaking,
there was no life-or-death enmity, but still, becoming friends wasn’t something he was willing to do.
"Then let’s just mind our own business and keep the peace; out of sight, out of mind," Tang Qing suggested.
"So that’s the only option. Your Uncle Liu is coming tomorrow noon, do you have other plans?" Tang Kai wrapped up the topic of the Lei Family and shifted to Liu Qian, the local bigwig. To many people now, he, Tang Kai, was also considered one of Qingyan City’s local bigwigs.
And quite a sizable one at that.
Because.
Just the Electric Vehicle Enterprise under Tang Kai.
Was richer than all of Liu Qian’s industries combined.
Now, having built the largest, most luxurious, and best-equipped resort manor in Qingyan City, the Tang Family was slowly becoming a known and influential clan in the current Qingyan City.
"No, this summer vacation, many of my classmates are working out of town, and there are no old acquaintances in Qingyan City I need to meet up with." Tang Qing shook her head, Li Kai wasn’t coming home for the summer, and Wang Yan had started her formal job in Shanghai.
As for the other classmates, Tang Qing wasn’t very familiar with them, and Lin Jiaxue was the same; even her best girlfriends were working a summer job in Jinling City.
The older you get.
The lonelier it becomes.
Whether it’s emotional or physical distance.
Hearing that Tang Qing was free, Tang Kai suggested, "Then, stay at my place these next few days. I heard you’re going to visit the village too."
"Yeah, Lin Jiaxue wants to visit her grandparents, so I’ll accompany her for a week. Mid-month, we’ll go together to the seaview villa in the south province. Speaking of which, Uncle, the yacht is amazing, really big—thank you so much," Tang Qing said with a smile.
Last weekend, the yacht Uncle had gifted had already arrived, moored at the villa’s wharf.
A super yacht thirty-six meters in length.
Three decks.
A silvery hull.
Its massive size.
Had the other wealthy people in the villa community green with envy. In this era, super yachts worth tens of millions of dollars were a rare sight in Huaxia; unfortunately for them, the owner of the vessel remained a mystery.
"Haha, I’m glad you like it. Your design saved me a lot of trouble too. We’ve got the prototype ready, and mass production will be on the market soon." A yacht was nothing compared to the help Tang Qing had given him.
"..."
The uncle and niece talked until midnight.
Back in the room.
Lin Jiaxue had already prepared the bathwater, witnessing the round tub one-third larger than the one at their Shanghai villa, Tang Qing plunged right in. The vast tub, over three meters in diameter, had six water inlets.
It could be filled in fifteen minutes.
Now, Lin Jiaxue’s parents were aware of their relationship, and the two lived together at home as if it weren’t something hard to accept. The rice was already cooked; why bother with pretenses?
"Jiaxue, come on in. The water’s just right."
Lying comfortably at the edge of the tub, Tang Qing crooked her finger, beckoning. Seeing Tang Qing’s mischievous smile, Lin Jiaxue shed her reservations, and soon, the water in the tub began to ripple like ocean waves.
"Tangtang."
"Hmm?"
"I want to lie down."
"As you wish."
...
The next day.
Morning.
Liu Qian flew back from Province City.
As soon as he touched down.
He hurriedly drove to the manor. Now, accustomed to calling the place ’Tang Manor’—thanks to that huge rock at the manor’s entrance—it might be a bit tacky, but it sure was fitting.
After passing through the rigorous security checks by the guards.
Liu Qian’s Rolls-Royce entered the manor grounds.
Even as a friend, each time Liu Qian had to undergo strict examination for both his car and himself, but he didn’t mind. Given Tang Kai’s status, prioritizing personal security was prudent.
He and Tang Kai were on the same side now.
Tang Kai’s security.
Aligned with Liu Qian’s interests.
