Chapter 756: A Lion's Appetite

In the shantytown.

Zhao Family Village.

Village Committee Office.

Today was the final negotiation between the relocation office staff and the few remaining families in Zhao Family Village who refused to sign the contract.

There were still 5 households that hadn't signed. All of them were direct relatives.

As the eldest son of the village chief's family, Zhao Dahai had always been the leader of this group, responsible for negotiating with the staff.

Over the years, Zhao Dahai had relied on his previous relationship with the Zhao family to do well outside, gathering a group of followers around him.

After returning to the shantytown, he used his gang of followers to employ various means to make his father the village chief.

In the past 2 years, Zhao Dahai had amassed quite a fortune in the village through various methods of extortion and plunder.

He also owned 2 houses and a storefront in the village.

"I'll say my conditions one more time: 100 million yuan for my 2 houses and 1 storefront. I'm already giving you face with this offer."

"If you don't agree, there's no need to continue the discussion."

The staff member smiled bitterly: "This condition is too... exaggerated. It's impossible."

"Then there's nothing we can do. Go back and tell your superiors that I refuse to sign."

The staff member looked towards the other 4 families.

Zhao Dahai sneered: "No need to look at them. They've appointed me as their representative. My words represent theirs."

The staff member kindly reminded: "This is the last negotiation. If we can't reach an agreement..."

"No need for your reminder. We know what to do."

"If you don't agree to my conditions, then get lost."

The staff member stood up helplessly, gathered the documents on the table, shook his head with a sigh, and turned to leave.

As soon as he left, the other 4 families immediately gathered around.

"Zhao Dahai, now there are only our 5 families left in the village who haven't signed."

"And I've heard that most people in the entire shantytown have signed, and many have already moved out."

An old man nearby said softly: "Actually, the relocation terms they offered this time aren't bad."

Zhao Dahai sneered.

"Second Uncle, these people are short-sighted, but are you the same?"

"You'd be satisfied with just one house?"

"If you want to sign, go ahead. But I'm telling you, don't be envious if I get 100 million yuan in relocation compensation later."

Hearing this, the 4 families fell silent again.

At this moment, a young man rushed in from the door.

"Bad news, bad news."

"Brother Biao, I saw many construction vehicles entering the shantytown. They've started demolishing houses."

Hearing this, everyone was startled.

"So they're starting the work now."

Zhao Dahai sneered.

"So what if they start? I haven't signed anything, so they wouldn't dare touch my house."

The young man quietly reminded: "At this rate, they'll probably reach our area in a day or two."

Zhao Dahai sneered again.

"I don't believe it. In broad daylight, let's see if they dare to touch even one brick."

"I'm calling my people right now. I want to see who dares to touch even one brick of my house."

"If they dare to forcibly demolish, I'll fight them to the death."

"When it becomes big news that shocks the whole country, let's see how they handle it."

At this moment, Zhao Dahai's Second Uncle spoke softly.

"I've heard that the company responsible for the shantytown renovation this time is Qifan Construction."

"Their boss is Chen Fan."

At the mention of Chen Fan's name, everyone present fell silent.

As members of the Zhao family, they were all too familiar with this name.

In previous years, the Zhao family had been the undisputed elite family in Yunhai.

Even these distant relatives had benefited quite a bit.

But because of this suddenly appearing Chen Fan, the Zhao family was reduced to ruin within a year.

Their impression of Chen Fan can be imagined.

It was both resentful and fearful.

Bang.

Zhao Dahai slammed the table.

"I've known it was him all along. This bastard ruined the Zhao family, and now he wants to come after us."

"Perfect. This time, I'll take the opportunity to fleece them for all they're worth. It'll be a way to vent our anger."

Hearing this, the other families looked at each other, only able to remain silent.

Suddenly, there was an injured patient to care for at home.

Chen Fan's time suddenly became insufficient.

During the day, he had to stay home to take care of Gao Xiaoxi, while phone calls came one after another, all about company matters. Sometimes he received calls from Tong Haoran's secretary, asking Chen Fan to attend meetings.

Chen Fan knew this couldn't go on.

So he talked to Gao Xiaoxi and made a few suggestions.

First, hire a nanny to take care of Gao Xiaoxi during the day, and Chen Fan would take care of her at night.

Gao Xiaoxi shook her head and refused.

So Chen Fan suggested inviting a friend over, but Gao Xiaoxi still refused.

She wasn't used to being around strangers.

"Brother-in-law, you don't need to worry about me. My leg doesn't hurt anymore, and I can manage alone at home during the day."

"Besides, I have crutches, so I can move around the house without problems."

But Chen Fan shook his head.

"That won't do," Chen Fan immediately shook his head.

"I'm not comfortable leaving you alone at home. Besides, I promised your sister I'd take care of you."

Chen Fan thought for a moment and said: "How about this. I'll call your brother Gao Xiaohu over."

"He's your brother, so it's okay for him to know about this, right?"

"You two are familiar with each other. He can take care of you during the day when he doesn't have classes, and I'll take care of you at night. How's that?"

Gao Xiaoxi looked at Chen Fan, thought for a moment, and finally nodded in agreement.

"Let's do that then. Call your brother now."

Gao Xiaoxi felt a bit dejected. She actually preferred to spend time with Chen Fan.

However, she could see that Chen Fan was really too busy and couldn't stay at home every day to take care of her.

After finishing the call with her brother, Chen Fan just came out of the bedroom.

"Done calling?"

"Yes. Xiaohu said he'll take a taxi over right away."

"Alright, you stay at home and wait for him to arrive. I have to go out for a while."

Gao Xiaoxi immediately sat up straight.

"Brother-in-law, when will you be back?"

"In the evening. I'll try to be back so we can have dinner together."

"Oh. Take care, brother-in-law."

Chen Fan walked to the door and picked up his car keys.

"If you're bored, watch some TV. Remember to send me a message when Xiaohu arrives."

"Okay."

Watching Chen Fan leave, Gao Xiaoxi immediately deflated and lay down on the sofa.

She had originally thought she could use this opportunity to get to know her brother-in-law better.

Now it seemed there was no chance at all.

After leaving home, Chen Fan first went to the city for a meeting personally chaired by Tong Haoran.

The topic was naturally about the shantytown renovation. At the meeting, Chen Fan, as a representative, made a commitment to Mayor Tong.

The project would start on time without any errors.

After the meeting, Chen Fan drove to Qifan Construction to personally chair another meeting.

Currently, the company's sole focus was on this shantytown renovation.

This project was simply too big, involving a vast amount of funds.

If this project was done well, Qifan Construction would experience a qualitative leap. At that time, they could successfully expand beyond Yunhai and start laying out plans nationwide. No wonder Chen Fan was taking it so seriously.

At the meeting, Guo Wendong reported to Chen Fan.

Currently, the company's first project, the Phase 1 of 3 buildings in Nansu Town's residential area, had completed construction.

They could prepare for the sales launch at any time.

Chen Fan asked: "How's the preliminary promotion going?"