Chapter 733: If Only Back Then

Guanyin Mountain.

It was the highest mountain on the edge of the shantytown.

With an elevation of over 300 meters.

There was a Guanyin temple on the mountain, which looked somewhat dilapidated due to years of neglect.

However, in recent years, quite a few pilgrims have been willing to climb the mountain to worship. Most of them are poor people though.

"Why do you think poor people always like to pin their hopes on vague and intangible gods?" Pang Longhai casually remarked, looking at the few pilgrims who were offering incense.

Chen Fan smiled and said, "It's not just poor people, rich people are actually more superstitious."

Pang Longhai laughed in agreement, "That's a good point."

"How is it? This place is not bad, right?"

Chen Fan looked around and casually said with a smile, "The environment is nice. If it's well developed, it might become a tourist attraction."

Pang Longhai asked with a smile, "Brother Chen, what exactly do you want to do?"

While asking this, Pang Longhai's heart already knew the answer.

Because he had already learned that the shantytown renovation project had been taken over by Chen Fan's Qifan Construction.

Naturally, he could guess why Chen Fan came here today.

Sure enough, Chen Fan's gaze turned towards the mountain below, looking at the densely packed shantytown, lost in thought.

Pang Longhai hesitated for a moment, then walked over and said.

"In shantytown development, the most difficult part is the initial relocation. There are too many people living here. Migrant workers, local villagers, landlords, petty thieves and gangsters, it's a real mixed bag..."

Chen Fan said calmly, "We must come up with a relocation plan that satisfies most people."

Pang Longhai smiled bitterly, "It's not that easy. Many people are counting on this relocation to make a fortune."

"The poorest people dare to make the most outrageous demands."

Chen Fan fell silent.

The city had basically decided on the relocation compensation plan for this time.

The initial relocation compensation funds were all from the city's finance, and Chen Fan didn't have much to do.

His Qifan Construction was mainly responsible for helping the relocated households move, relocate, and handle various matters afterward.

Chen Fan had actually already seen the compensation plan given by the city.

Overall, it was on par with the national standard, which was quite good.

However, after so many days of public announcement, the feedback received was not very good.

Most people felt that the compensation was too little, barely enough to buy a small apartment, while others wanted more compensation or larger apartments...

Some elderly people wanted two apartments, one for themselves and one for their children to get married.

Even worse, some tenants who had lived in the shantytown for a long time also felt that they should be compensated, so they joined in the commotion, hoping to get some economic compensation.

Chen Fan knew that because of this feedback, Mayor Tong Haoran had been very troubled these days, constantly holding meetings, but couldn't find a better solution.

But Tong Haoran had always been known for his tough style.

He had set the final date, and no matter what, the demolition must proceed. No one could hinder the development trend of Yunhai.

As a developer, Chen Fan naturally wanted to find a perfect solution to this problem.

But if there was no good plan, Chen Fan was worried that accidents might occur on the day of the demolition.

After taking a few panoramic photos of the shantytown below the mountain with his DSLR camera, Chen Fan turned and said.

"Let's go. Time to head back."

On the way down the mountain, Pang Longhai had been hesitating about how to open up to Chen Fan.

Unexpectedly, Chen Fan took the initiative to ask, "Brother Pang, I've been busy lately and haven't been in touch with you much. I heard you got promoted again, I haven't had the chance to congratulate you yet."

Pang Longhai hurriedly smiled and said, "Brother Chen, you're being too polite."

"I know my own abilities. I understand why I got promoted."

"If it weren't for you, Brother Chen, I'd still be a small team leader now."

Pang Longhai looked at Chen Fan and smiled, "Brother Chen, I remember the favor you've done for me."

Unlike when they first met, Pang Longhai now had nothing to be proud of in front of Chen Fan.

Moreover, he was a smart person and knew why he had been promoted these past two years.

If it weren't for knowing Chen Fan, he wouldn't have been promoted so quickly.

So Pang Longhai's words were not just courtesy, but from the heart.

Chen Fan smiled, "It has nothing to do with me, it's mainly because you have ability."

But Pang Longhai smiled, "Brother Chen, there's no one else here, we don't need to be so polite with each other."

They looked at each other and both laughed.

"I've troubled you again this time, Brother Pang."

"That's too polite. I'd be more than happy if you could trouble me." 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

"Besides, I've been transferred to the Development Zone Police Station now, and the shantytown area happens to be under my jurisdiction. Who else would you look for if not me?"

Pang Longhai spoke very politely, "In the future, if you encounter any trouble, just give me a call, and I'll definitely help you sort it out."

Chen Fan smiled, "A promotion is a joyous occasion. Why don't I treat you to a meal someday when you're free, Brother Pang?"

Pang Longhai clapped his hands, "Why wait for someday? Let's do it today."

"How about tonight? When I got your call earlier and left home, my wife said she wanted you to come over for dinner tonight. She wants to properly thank you for your help to me."

Chen Fan couldn't help but laugh, "Dinner is fine, but there's no need for thanks."

Pang Longhai was delighted, not expecting Chen Fan to agree so readily.

"Then it's settled. I'll call my wife now to prepare in advance."

Chen Fan smiled, "No problem. I need to go back first as I have something to do, but I'll definitely be on time tonight."

"Good, good, then I'll wait for you at home."

Pang Longhai felt very emotional.

Chen Fan was still the same old Brother Chen.

He hadn't distanced himself just because he had become successful.

As they parted ways at the foot of the mountain, Pang Longhai said before leaving, "I'm heading back to the station now to keep an eye on things. I'll personally interrogate those troublemakers who bothered you, Brother Chen. I want to see who's behind them."

Chen Fan originally wanted to say it was just an accident, but before he could speak, Pang Longhai had already gotten into his car and left in a hurry.

Chen Fan shook his head and turned to look at Zhang Shun.

"Let's go too."

Starting the car, Zhang Shun felt a bit embarrassed.

"Boss, I... I caused trouble for you today."

Chen Fan smiled, "It has nothing to do with you. They were deliberately trying to scam us."

"When we get back, you go to the club and rest well. Come pick me up in the evening."

"Yes."

Chen Fan was looking through a map of Yunhai city in his hand, still considering the shantytown issue.

Just as they were about to arrive home, Chen Fan took out his phone and made a call.

"Hello, is this Mr. Fang? This is Chen Fan."

"Do you have time this afternoon? I'd like to meet with you."

On the other end of the phone was Fang Xizhi, Fang Ling's father.

Since Chen Fan had acquired his electronics factory and invested in his real estate company,

Chen Fan had become his major shareholder.

With Chen Fan speaking so politely, Fang Xizhi naturally didn't dare to be negligent.

"No problem, Mr. Chen. I'll be waiting for you in my office all afternoon."

"Then let's make it 2:30 pm. We'll contact each other by phone when the time comes."

"Alright, no problem."

After hanging up, Fang Xizhi fell into deep thought.

Since Chen Fan invested in the company last time, they hadn't met for a long time.

As Chen Fan had promised back then, he really hadn't interfered with any of the company's affairs.

Moreover, various difficulties that Fang Xizhi previously thought were unsolvable were all easily resolved by Chen Fan.

It was then that Fang Xizhi understood how much influence Chen Fan really had in Yunhai.

His gaze fell on the desk, where there was a photo of his daughter, Fang Ling.

After the family troubles were resolved, his daughter had returned to school abroad.

And she had personally told him that things probably wouldn't work out between her and Chen Fan.

Thinking about losing such a promising son-in-law, Fang Xizhi felt a wave of depression.

"Sigh, if only back then..."