Chapter 393: Chapter 393 Mastered
Zhang Tao nodded repeatedly. This ti, he truly owed Chen Dashan a great favor, equivalent to a life-saving grace.
"Don’t leave tonight, let’s have dinner at my place!" Zhang Tao said repeatedly.
Chen Dashan looked at the old man. The old man nodded, waiting for this very sentence.
In the city governnt, even if Zhang Tao knew sothing, he wouldn’t tell Chen Dashan. But at his ho, it was different. Inviting you to his ho ant he already regarded you as one of his own. He could speak freely.
In the evening, Zhang Tao wasn’t stingy, arranging a table full of food and drinks.
"Mr. Chen, I won’t call you Mr. Chen anymore. From now on, you are my brother Zhang Tao. I’ll call you Brother Dashan. I won’t say much in gratitude. Here, I’ll toast this drink to you!" Zhang Tao raised his glass and downed it in one go!
"Brother Zhang, you are too polite. It’s not about favors or anything; this is just what should be done." Chen Dashan also raised his glass and drank it.
After three rounds of drinks, the conversation turned to the main topic.
"Brother Zhang, just be honest. Today, with that President Qin, how do you see us two in your heart?" Chen Dashan asked, still under the old man’s signal.
Zhang Tao put down his wine glass and said in a solemn voice, "Brother Dashan, if it were up to , I would choose to give you the land without hesitation, but I can’t make the call on this matter."
Chen Dashan was a bit puzzled. What kind of matter even the mayor, Zhang Tao, couldn’t decide on?
"The nature of this land is quite special. Although I’m the mayor, in this matter, it’s actually not entirely within my jurisdiction. To be clear, it’s not fully under my jurisdiction. What I can do is make so suggestions, but the specific decision depends on other departnts." Zhang Tao explained his difficulties.
Before Chen Dashan could speak, the old man said, "I understand, Brother Zhang. We don’t want to make things difficult for you. We just hope that you can say more good things for us in this matter and try to stand on our side."
"That’s no problem. I, Zhang Tao, having been in politics for so many years, have never taken bribes or shown favoritism in my work. But in this matter, I have to show so bias for a while. Brother Dashan, rest assured, I will definitely support you with all my might!" Zhang Tao patted his chest assuringly.
Zhang Tao continued, "Brother Dashan, I have a suggestion for you. The person who really has the authority is Secretary Yang."
Above him, there was a secretary. That person was the one who truly had the power. As long as that person nodded, who would dare not to comply?
"Brother Zhang, isn’t that Secretary Yang...?" The old man hesitated, not finishing his sentence.
Zhang Tao smiled, "No matter what, he is still the secretary, and here he has the final say. Although he has so peculiarities, it’s not sothing you can’t handle."
Everyone understood the implication in his words.
The old man’s face turned serious, and he nodded, "Uh-huh. Now that you’ve said it, I understand. In that case, let’s give it a try."
"If you don’t try, in the end, no one will know what will happen," Zhang Tao laughed.
After the al, Zhang Tao personally escorted Chen Dashan and the others to their car.
"Brother Dashan, I know the address of your company. I’ll take my mother to your place tomorrow morning. Do you have the necessary equipnt there? If not, I’ll bring the stuff from ho over." Zhang Tao said.
Chen Dashan waved his hand, "No need. I have everything there. It’s not lacking anything. Just bring your mother over tomorrow."
Zhang Tao gratefully nodded, "Alright, thank you very much, Brother Dashan. Drive safely on your way back."
Both of them had drunk, so naturally, Qi Shuzhu was in charge of driving.
Chen Dashan and the old man sat in the back. "Old man, what did Mayor Zhang an just now?"
"That person has been quite unsettled recently. Although he is still in that position, he is already under investigation," the old man said, his eyes deep.
Chen Dashan was taken aback, understanding what it ant. It suggested that the person above might not hold on much longer.
"Then, should we still...?"
The old man chuckled, "What else can we do? As long as he’s in that position, Hengshui City is still under his control. Besides, he’s about to step down. He will definitely try to make a big grab before he leaves. Qin Lan surely knows about this; they will surely go to him."
Chen Dashan furrowed his brows, "Isn’t it dangerous now?"
"It’s hard to say. Now it depends on who can offer sothing that interests him or, rather, who can offer more," the old man, familiar with it all, replied.
"Alright then, I’ll think of sothing," Chen Dashan said rather helplessly.
The old man suddenly laughed, "Don’t worry. Frankly speaking, it’s just a matter of money. We’ll see who has more money to compete. Since it’s about money, you have nothing to worry about. If you need money, just let
know. I’ll fully support you!"
He had great faith in Chen Dashan. The day after Chen Dashan cured him, all information about Chen Dashan was laid out before him.
Having gone through so much, Chen Dashan’s personal ability and confidence were unassailable.
Though the Qi Family was still thriving and Qi Shanghai was quite a character, Qi Shanghai was too rigid. He could ensure the Qi Family didn’t fall but couldn’t guarantee it would rise to greater heights.
So, the old man had set his sights on Chen Dashan. With the extraordinary relationship between Chen Dashan and Qi Shuzhu, if the Qi Family faced any threat, Chen Dashan would certainly assist.
Hence, he placed the Qi Family’s future on Chen Dashan’s shoulders.
And naturally, he was willing to give everything to help when Chen Dashan needed it.
"No need, Grandpa. I’ll attain what I want through my own efforts," Chen Dashan declined the old man’s kind offer.
Rather than being angry, the old man admired him even more for his resolve!
"By the way, Dashan, is the old lady really going to your place?" The old man was sowhat puzzled since there wasn’t anything particularly special at Chen Dashan’s place.
Chen Dashan chuckled, a bit embarrassed, "It’s actually not necessary. I can completely cure the old lady’s illness this ti. But if I fully cure her, and Mayor Zhang turns his back on , what can I do? Bringing her to my place is also to show Mayor Zhang that I’m not finding it easy either."
"Hahaha! You rascal!" The old man burst into hearty laughter.
Just like a mother-in-law seeing her son-in-law, he grew increasingly satisfied with the more he saw. Both in character and other aspects, he was top-notch!
"Not bad, not bad! A good grasp of people’s hearts. Alright, with the old lady there, Mayor Zhang will also wholeheartedly help you. Things will be easier. If there’s no one in the city to help you, then you won’t have any chance this ti!" the old man said.
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