Jiang Xiuwen saw Song Guanchao and was momentarily stunned.

The young man beside him, named Jiang Sheng, is Jiang Xiuwen's eldest son.

Jiang Xiuwen arranged for him to work at Da Yuan Real Estate, intending to groom him as a successor.

"Chairman Jiang." Secretary Sun reached out, only to see him staring behind him.

He turned to take a glance and quickly said, "Let me introduce, this is Secretary Song Guanchao of Secretary Wu from the City Committee."

"And this is Secretary Jiang Yiren of Secretary Qu from the City Committee."

"Speaking of which, Chairman Jiang and Secretary Jiang share the same family name."

Jiang Xiuwen's mind turned, realizing Secretary Sun didn't know his relationship with these two.

He didn't know, and Jiang Xiuwen didn't reveal it.

The Fengmen Building project was something he actively sought out.

Over the weekend, he specially met with Qu Xiangru.

He hoped Qu Xiangru could mediate on behalf of the City Government.

With Qu Xiangru's status, as long as she was willing to step in, Da Yuan Real Estate would certainly secure the most prime land in this project.

But Qu Xiangru simply didn't respond directly.

Since he is the elder, it wouldn't be appropriate to directly request her, so their conversation over the weekend ended somewhat unpleasantly.

Attending the event today, seeing Song Guanchao and Jiang Yiren, he felt a bit uneasy.

If only Jiang Yiren had come, it would mean Qu Xiangru was definitely ready to help him.

But with Song Guanchao here too, what does this mean?

During the New Year, he believed that Qu Xiangru was aware of the conflict between Song Guanchao and the Jiang Family.

Having arranged for both Jiang Yiren and Song Guanchao.

Is this to help, or not to help?

"Hmm."

Jiang Xiuwen slightly nodded, pretending not to know them, and shook hands with the two of them.

Jiang Yiren felt slightly uneasy.

She, too, learned from Secretary Sun that she was to meet with her third uncle today.

As for Jiang Sheng, upon seeing Song Guanchao, he immediately frowned and nearly couldn't hold back from swearing.

Seeing that his father did not reveal anything, he too remained silent and followed behind.

Once seated, the Tea Girl served tea.

Song Guanchao smoked on the side, not participating in their conversation, contemplating Qu Xiangru's intentions.

Secretary Sun jumped into the main topic, "Chairman Jiang, Mayor Zheng places great importance on the Fengmen Building project. All procedures must comply. The bidding is on Wednesday; before that, the deposit must be in place."

Jiang Xiuwen said, "Da Yuan Company will not take shortcuts in the bidding process, nor do we need to."

"Meeting with Secretary Sun today is mainly to discuss securing a few parcels in advance."

In a setting without Song Guanchao and Jiang Yiren, Secretary Sun would surely be happy to discuss in detail.

But not now.

"Which parcels is Chairman Jiang interested in?"

Jiang Xiuwen said, "The area around the railway dormitory."

That area is the core of the Fengmen Building, the most prime location.

Secretary Sun said, "This region has seven parcels, with an average floor price of around seven to eight thousand per square meter. The final transaction price won't be below eight thousand."

Jiang Xiuwen glanced at Song Guanchao and said, "How about seventy-five hundred? If we can settle on this, Da Yuan Real Estate will take all seven parcels!"

"This..."

Secretary Sun also glanced at Song Guanchao, coughing lightly, said, "Chairman Jiang, I can't make the call on this. Besides, this land isn't hard to sell. If you want it, you still have to follow the procedure."

Jiang Xiuwen felt a bit dissatisfied, bypassed him, and asked Jiang Yiren, "What does Secretary Jiang think?"

Secretary Sun felt somewhat displeased.

I'm the project responsible officer!

Even though Jiang Yiren is the Secretary of the Municipal Committee, she's not in charge of this matter!

Chairman Jiang is simply disrespecting people, making him very uncomfortable.

Jiang Yiren knew her third uncle hoped she would speak up for him.

However, how could she?

"The project is led by Secretary Sun; Chairman Jiang should discuss it with Secretary Sun."

Jiang Xiuwen said with displeasure, "Secretary Jiang, why don't you call Secretary Qu and ask for her opinion?"

Jiang Yiren felt very troubled.

Song Guanchao smiled, "Chairman Jiang, this is a project under Mayor Zheng's jurisdiction. Secretary Qu can't overstep her bounds. If you're looking for her, you'd better directly approach Mayor Zheng."

"Moreover, let me remind Chairman Jiang to refrain from always considering shortcuts in business. There are only seven parcels, and with a price increase of over a thousand per square meter, Da Yuan Real Estate can't afford that? There is no need to be greedy over such petty savings, it's quite undignified."

"Shut up!" Jiang Xiuwen reprimanded, "I'm talking to Secretary Jiang; who are you to intervene?"

Secretary Sun was stunned.

This Chairman Jiang has such an explosive temper?

Amidst his shock, he felt a thrill.

He didn't expect Song Guanchao to infuriate Chairman Jiang!

Song Guanchao wasn't upset either, stood up smiling, "Chairman Jiang, you really have quite a temper."

"Today, I'm leaving my words here. If you want the land, go through the bidding process honestly."

"I will personally oversee the bidding process."

"I will also be keeping an eye on Da Yuan Real Estate!"

"Chairman Jiang, feel free to try working your connections and see if your connections in Lingjiang are strong enough to secure the project."

Uttering these words, Song Guanchao left with a sneer.

Jiang Yiren couldn't understand why her usually composed third uncle would impulsively clash with Song Guanchao.

She didn't stay either and stood up to follow him out.

After the two left, Secretary Sun snapped out of his schadenfreude mood.

What good does it do to gloat?

With Song Guanchao setting such strict words, even wanting to negotiate with Jiang Xiuwen had become impossible.

As long as he dared to engage in covert operations, with Song Guanchao's capability, his role as secretary would be over.

He originally hoped to make some money from this, but that's out of the question now.

As for whether Jiang Xiuwen secures the land, he actually doesn't care.

The Fengmen Building project doesn't lack real estate companies.

There were already over twenty real estate companies that had paid the deposits.

By the time the bidding happens in two days, there would at least be over forty real estate companies competing.

Sighing in his heart, Secretary Sun didn't hurry to leave.

Even without the deal, goodwill persists.

Having Song Guanchao act as the bad guy actually highlights his own goodwill more.

Since he couldn't earn money, building a little goodwill would do some good for his future.

Jiang Xiuwen was furious; he almost couldn't resist taking action earlier.

A mere secretary, thinking so highly of himself!

...

In the car, Jiang Yiren tried to speak several times but stopped herself.

Song Guanchao asked directly, "Was playing the Jiang Family Secretary Qu's arrangement?"

Jiang Yiren was surprised that he knew of Jiang Xiuwen's relationship with her?

"Don't look at me like that; I'm not stupid."

Jiang Yiren said, "Secretary Qu didn't arrange this."

"Didn't? Are you sure?"

Song Guanchao asked, "Then did you arrange it?"

Jiang Yiren still shook her head, "I only just found out that Secretary Sun was meeting with Da Yuan Real Estate."

Song Guanchao murmured to himself; this really is strange.

It's not arranged by Qu Xiangru, nor related to Jiang Yiren.

Did the Jiang Family just sniff it out and come by themselves?

Does Qu Xiangru know about this?

"Back to the City Committee."

He was not bothered to think more; he'd just go and ask directly.

Returning to the City Committee, Song Guanchao left Jiang Yiren outside and entered the office himself.

"Secretary Qu, Secretary Sun just met with Chairman Jiang of Da Yuan Real Estate."

"Chairman Jiang attempted to use some non-compliant methods to acquire the core sites of Fengmen Building at a low price."

"Hmm, I know."

"You know?"

"Chairman Jiang called me."

Song Guanchao grew even more puzzled, "Then..."

Qu Xiangru said, "You don't need to interfere, and don't open any backdoors for him. The Jiang Family can secure this project on their own."

Song Guanchao was moved, "Do you want the Jiang Family to win it?"

"Whether I want it or not, the Jiang Family is going to win it either way."

Qu Xiangru said, "If the Jiang Family doesn't win, this project won't even reach your Secretary Wu. Have I made myself clear enough?"

Song Guanchao was a little stunned; what's up with this woman?

If you're going to talk, talk properly. Why get so emotional again?

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