In the living room.
Li Dong chatted with Fang Qingfei for a while and asked about Wang Jia's situation.
He had only seen Wang Jia once during the heavy snow last year. He hadn't seen her for a while.
As soon as she heard Li Dong ask about Wang Jia, Fang Qingfei immediately said happily, "Jia Jia is doing well now. She just got a job not long ago as a home improvement designer at Guanghe Group. You also know that Guanghe Group is the largest renovation company in our province … "
Before she finished speaking, Li Dong's expression became a little strange.
Guanghe Group?
Hu Wanlin's company?
After all, Hu Wanlin was the one who forced Wang Jia to pay back her debt back then.
Of course, Wang Jia's father couldn't be blamed entirely on Hu Wanlin.
Wang Jia's father was killed personally and cheated into bankruptcy was the main reason. Hu Wanlin also lent money with real money, so it was certain that she would collect the debt.
But no matter what, the loan sharks were also one of the reasons why Wang Jia's father committed suicide.
Hu Wanlin was considered half an enemy of Wang Jia.
Now that Wang Jia was actually working at Hu Wanlin's company, it didn't sound very reliable.
But thinking about it, Wang Jia didn't seem to know Hu Wanlin.
After all, the debt collectors were all Hu Wanlin's subordinates. Hu Wanlin had never appeared in person.
Thinking about this, Li Dong didn't tell Fang Qingfei.
It was useless to say it out loud. It would only add to her troubles.
He would tell Hu Wanlin later to avoid trouble in the future.
Wang Jia had always wanted to be a designer, and Guanghe was the largest renovation company in the province. Being able to enter Guanghe was considered to have fulfilled Wang Jia's wish.
Fang Qingfei didn't know what Li Dong was thinking. She was indeed happy for Wang Jia.
They chatted for a while. Halfway through, Bai Su came in a few times to report to Li Dong.
Li Dong had more things to do these few days. There were already several people waiting outside.
Seeing that Li Dong was so busy, Fang Qingfei wasn't a fool. She didn't continue to stay and got up to leave after chatting for a while.
Li Dong walked her into the elevator before he turned around and walked to his office.
On the way, Li Dong took out his phone and found Hu Wanlin's number.
Ever since his career had gotten bigger and bigger, he had less contact with Hu Wanlin.
In the past, when Dongyu was developing a residential area, the two sides had cooperated. So far away, there was no development of real estate, so the two sides didn't have the opportunity to cooperate.
…
In the coffee shop.
Hu Wanlin frowned slightly.
During this period of time, her days were getting more and more difficult.
After the old man behind her retired, she became much more low-key and gave up some of the gray businesses in her hands.
Although the old man had retired, he still had some influence.
Who knew that at the beginning of the year, the old man suddenly had a heart attack and died not long after.
In addition to the change of leadership last year, the connections she had made in the past were either transferred or retired.
In the end, she had almost no influence in Jiangbei.
However, she was in control of the Guanghe Group, a large corporation with assets of hundreds of millions.
She was just a woman without any background, and the way she started her business was not honorable either.
Her foundation was not clean, and the Guanghe Group was not legitimate …
With all these factors, Hu Wanlin was like a big fat sheep that had been stripped naked. Anyone would want to take a bite out of her.
Not long ago, the qualification certificate for Guanghe's renovation had expired.
Hu Wanlin had originally thought that it wouldn't be difficult to re-apply.
After all, Guanghe was almost the best in the industry in the province. A first-grade qualification was a piece of cake.
Who would have thought that her re-application, which she didn't take seriously, would not be approved.
Her qualification had expired and she hadn't passed the review. If she took on a project at this time, it would be against the rules.
In the past, Hu Wanlin wouldn't care about such a small matter. If it expired, so be it. It was fine even if she didn't apply.
However, it was different now. Many people were watching her. If she operated without a license, someone would come looking for trouble later.
After going through so much trouble to invite the deputy director of the provincial construction office out for a meal, he dragged it from noon to evening. The meal had turned into coffee, which made Hu Wanlin feel bad.
In the past, the deputy director of the provincial construction office was only at the same level as the old man. In terms of power, he was far inferior. He would still be polite when he saw her.
But now, it was just a meal, and he didn't show any mercy.
She waited for a few hours, but he didn't say anything to refuse. She couldn't even leave.
Finally, the bald deputy director arrived. Before Hu Wanlin could say anything, the other party said in a bureaucratic tone, "Director Hu, I'm afraid this matter is a little troublesome!"
Hu Wanlin said with a smile, "Director Chen, this matter can be settled with just a word from you. You know about the situation of Guanghe, and the application materials are complete … "
Before she could finish, Director Chen's expression suddenly changed. "Why, Director Hu, do you mean that I'm deliberately making things difficult for you?"
Hu Wanlin was furious, but she still swallowed her anger and said with a smile, "Director Chen, don't misunderstand. I didn't mean that. I know this matter has caused you trouble, but now that the qualification of Guanghe hasn't passed the qualification review, I can't even do business. You also know that it's not easy for a woman to do business. If Director Chen can help me with this, I, Hu Wanlin, am not an insensible person … "
Although her words were unclear, how could Director Chen not understand what she meant?
However, Director Chen's ambition wasn't here. How many benefits could there be if he settled it all in one go?
This woman was worth hundreds of millions. If he could take all of it, it would be a huge harvest.
Moreover, Director Chen glanced at the woman in front of him. Although she was already in her early thirties, it was precisely because of this that she looked even more charming.
If she had both wealth and lust, she would be a winner in life.
Of course, this matter wasn't that easy.
If it were anyone else, Director Chen wouldn't have such thoughts.
However, Hu Wanlin was different. This woman's background wasn't too clean, so it was easier to deal with her.
After pretending to ponder for a moment, Director Chen shook his head and said, "Director Hu, it's not that I don't want to help, but how should I put this matter … Now that the new director has taken office, the final review has to be signed by him personally. I can't go against him for your matter. Previously, the photosynthesis review didn't pass because the director didn't sign the final review. It's also very difficult for me! "
Hu Wanlin hurriedly said, "Director Chen, this matter is difficult for others, but it's just a matter of a word for you. Don't worry, I heard that your daughter is going to study abroad soon. Leave this matter to me … "
"Nonsense!"
Before she finished speaking, Director Chen angrily rebuked, "Director Hu, I don't want to hear this a second time!"
Hu Wanlin's expression changed slightly. She forced a smile and said, "Director Chen, I …"
Director Chen said with a righteous face, "I said this matter. I'm not deliberately making things difficult for you, but it's indeed difficult. How about this, I have a meeting later. Let's talk about this matter at night. I have an appointment with a few friends for dinner tonight. At that time, Director Hu will come over and have a drink with us. I'll help you think of a way. "
Hu Wanlin's expression completely changed. She had promised all the benefits that she should have promised.
It was just a qualification review. How could it be so complicated?
With such a huge price paid, this guy in front of her was still not satisfied. Obviously, he had a deeper plan.
Hu Wanlin had been in society for so many years and had seen all kinds of things. As soon as she heard it, she knew what he wanted to do.
Hu Wanlin's heart burned with anger, and she secretly cursed.
Even if I really wanted to find a backer, I wouldn't look for you!
Who do you think you are? Why don't you take a look at yourself?
However, this guy couldn't be offended yet. When Hu Wanlin was about to tactfully refuse, Director Chen squinted his eyes and smiled, "By the way, Director Hu, I'm good friends with Director Wang of the Municipal Public Security Bureau. Why don't you invite him tonight?"
Hu Wanlin's face stiffened. This was a threat.
She used to be a loan shark. How could she not have some shady background?
Now this guy was obviously threatening her to give in. Otherwise, she would be in endless trouble in the future.
Hu Wanlin gritted her teeth so hard that they almost broke. Was she going to just give in like this?
The scene fell silent.
Director Chen was not in a hurry. He smiled and drank his coffee, waiting for Hu Wanlin's reply.
At this moment, Hu Wanlin's phone vibrated.
Director Chen frowned slightly. Seeing this, Hu Wanlin was about to hang up, but when she picked up the phone and saw the caller ID, Hu Wanlin's eyes suddenly lit up.
Ignoring Director Chen's dissatisfied look, Hu Wanlin smiled like a flower as soon as she picked up the phone and said, "Li Dong, did you miss me?"
"…"
"Don't. There's no need for us to be polite. We're all family."
"…"
"Okay, okay, I got it."
"…"
"Well, don't worry. I'll be there soon. I'm drinking coffee now."
"…"
"It's okay. There's no man. I'm drinking coffee alone."
"Beep, beep, beep!"
"Sweetheart, I miss you too." Although the phone had been hung up, Hu Wanlin still said flirtatiously, "It's okay. You don't have to do this. I can solve it myself.
Don't worry. There's no need for you to inform the governor. It's not a big deal. "
"Okay, then I'm hanging up."
After hanging up the phone, Director Chen's face changed.
Forcing a smile, Director Chen pretended to be puzzled and asked, "Director Hu, what just happened?"
Hu Wanlin was full of confidence at this time. She smiled reservedly and said, "Director Chen, sorry for making a fool of myself. It was Li Dong. He asked me if I was with another man, but I didn't dare to say it."
"Li Dong? Far away from Li Dong? "
"Who else could it be other than him? I said I can solve it myself, but he said he had to inform the governor. The governor is busy every day. How can he trouble the governor for such a small matter?"
Director Chen's face changed again and again. Hu Wanlin and Li Dong have a relationship?
Although he didn't quite believe it, he didn't dare to not believe it.
Just when he was hesitating, Hu Wanlin smiled again and said, "Director Chen, why don't we not drink coffee? Li Dong insisted that I accompany him to dinner. How about we get together next time? "
"This …" The corner of Director Chen's mouth moved. After a while, he said dryly, "Director Hu, don't let General Manager Li wait too long."
Hu Wanlin smiled and got up to leave. Then she suddenly thought of something. She turned to look at Director Chen and said, "Director Chen, what about the qualification review?"
"Oh, this … this …"
Director Chen still wanted to delay it. After all, it was all Hu Wanlin's side of the story. But before he could delay it, Hu Wanlin sighed softly and said, "Forget it. It seems that Director Chen can't make the decision. I will talk to Li Dong during dinner tonight."
Director Chen couldn't bear it anymore. If this was true, and Li Dong really went to the governor to talk about this matter, he would be in trouble.
Li Dong's status in Jiangbei was getting more and more important. Not long ago, Shanghai was preparing to steal him, and the province was now paying more attention to Far away.
He was only the deputy of a department under the provincial government. He couldn't afford to offend Li Dong now.
Gritting his teeth, Director Chen said with a face full of smiles, "Director Hu, don't worry about this matter. I will go back and talk to the director. I will definitely do my best to help you settle it."
"Then I will have to trouble Director Chen."
Hu Wanlin chuckled and left immediately.
Watching her leave, Director Chen frowned. He thought for a while and took out his mobile phone to make a call.
When the phone was connected, Director Chen said, "Brother Wang, is Hu Wanlin related to Far away?"
"Far away?"
The person on the other side of the phone thought for a while and said, "It seems a little. Far away's community greening and exterior decoration were all done by photosynthesis."
"I see. Thank you, Brother Wang."
"You're welcome."
Director Chen chatted for a while and hung up the phone. Then he gritted his teeth and said, "Damn, this woman actually hooked up with Li Dong!"
…
Faraway Group.
At this time, Li Dong was also inexplicable. Was Hu Wanlin crazy today?
I just wanted to talk to you about Wang Jia and ask you to take care of her. But this woman's coquettish tone gave me goosebumps.
Li Dong reluctantly said a few words and directly hung up the phone.
If he continued to listen, he suspected that he had called the wrong number.
Just as he was about to ignore this matter, the phone rang again.
It was Hu Wanlin.
Li Dong frowned slightly and answered the phone, "Director Hu, what's wrong?"
At this time, Hu Wanlin returned to normal and said tiredly, "General Manager Li, I'm really sorry just now."
Then, Hu Wanlin briefly explained the situation just now. Hu Wanlin was a smart person. She knew that this matter might not necessarily be hidden.
If Li Dong were to find out that he had borrowed Li Dong's power to intimidate others without informing him, he might very well offend Li Dong.
It was better to explain now. Even if Li Dong was unhappy, he wouldn't fall out with her.
After listening to Hu Wanlin, Li Dong frowned slightly and said, "Director Hu, this will not happen again!"
Li Dong didn't have much ill will towards Hu Wanlin.
But he was not close to her to the point where he was willing to support her.
After all, it was not a big deal, and the Guanghe Group was a compliant enterprise.
However, the meaning behind Li Dong's words was clear. If there was a next time, he would not be polite.
Hu Wanlin quickly thanked him and expressed that she would take good care of Wang Jia before hanging up.
After hanging up, Li Dong said with some amusement, "I've always been borrowing other people's power. I didn't expect it to be the other way around."
Thinking back to a few years ago, even Li Dong had to bow and scrape to the district director of the Public Security Bureau.
It had only been a few years, but just his name alone was enough to scare off a deputy director.
Shaking his head, Li Dong became more clear-headed and more vigilant.
All of this was built on the foundation of his successful career. If he fell, he might not even be as good as the current Hu Wanlin.
Although he was praised by the big boss last time, Li Dong's mind was still clear.
This could only ensure that no one would use political means to suppress him at the moment. However, if he was defeated in business or took the wrong path himself, then he could not blame others.
Everything depended on himself. Only with strength could he have status.
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