Reborn, back to a small county town to become a wealthy family

Chapter 726 Acting on a whim

“In a small place like Yangshi, let alone those with assets of over 100 million, even those with tens of millions in assets have complex social connections.”

Jiang Yuanshan bluntly replied to his son-in-law: "Wealth accumulation in fourth- or fifth-tier cities is not so easy. Unlike Shanghai, many people don't even have hundreds of thousands of yuan in savings, but a house there is worth hundreds of millions or even tens of millions of yuan."

"That's true."

Luo Yang had to admit, "Just like when my dad started his construction company, many of the projects were introduced by my uncle. Later, he wanted to expand and strengthen the business, but the first big project he took on after leaving Yang City ran into problems, and he almost went bankrupt."

Jiang Yuanshan had also heard about this matter.

At that time, Jiang Fan even secured infrastructure construction projects for the old factory area of ​​Yuanfan Group for her future father-in-law's family.

"Speaking of your uncle, how is he doing now?"

The most important things have been discussed, so the rest of the conversation can be more casual.

Upon hearing Luo Yang mention Luo Jianmin, Jiang Yuanshan casually inquired, "I remember he was transferred to the development zone as a branch director. Is there any hope of him returning to the bureau in the next few years?"

If Luo Jianmin is transferred back to the bureau, he will become the deputy director.

"The chances are slim in the next few years."

Luo Yang replied truthfully, "He has expressed interest in transferring to a township, since several deputy directors in the bureau have some time left before they retire."

"Your Uncle Tang is now in charge of construction, haven't you thought about looking for him?"

"Dad, isn't a deputy section chief already a city-managed cadre?"

Because of Luo Jianmin, Luo Yang also had some understanding of this matter: "Uncle Tang is just a member of the group, so he probably doesn't have much say in this. Even if we contact him, it would only make things difficult for him. Why bother?"

"You really don't take your Uncle Tang seriously, do you?"

After listening to his son-in-law's remarks, Jiang Yuanshan laughed: "He can't interfere in the appointment of the top leader of the bureau or office, but as a deputy, he is within his purview. Even if he doesn't have the power to make a decision, he still has the power to make suggestions."

"Uh"

Luo Yang paused for a moment before saying, "Even so, there needs to be a vacancy before we can make suggestions. Right now, everyone is in a specific position, so even Uncle Tang probably doesn't have any good ideas."

Have you considered the position of the second-level bureau?

Jiang Yuanshan picked up his teacup, sipped his tea, and looked at Luo Yang with a smile.

"Secondary Bureau?"

This touched on a blind spot in Luo Yang's knowledge, and he could only look at his father-in-law with a puzzled expression.

Do you know what the Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau used to be called?

"what?"

Luo Yang was even more confused.

He really didn't know what the Construction Bureau used to be called.

"Perhaps you didn't experience that era."

Jiang Yuanshan explained, "Years ago, the Agriculture Bureau was called the Agricultural Commission, and the Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau was called the Construction Commission. Now, the only one that probably still retains these names is the Development and Reform Commission. At lower levels, you can't really tell how much power this unit has, but in the capital, it's often called the 'mini-State Council.'"

"Construction Committee."

As Luo Yang murmured, "It seems like some people still call the Housing and Construction Bureau 'Dad' these days. Did the Construction Committee have a lot of power back then?"

"Planning, housing, urban management, bidding center, design institute, municipal utilities. These units that you are familiar with now used to be departments under the Construction Commission."

Jiang Yuanshan said with a smile, "These bureaus and offices were all separated from the Construction Committee."

Good guy.

His father-in-law's words suddenly reminded Luo Yang of the description of Nanjing University by internet celebrity Zhang Xufeng.

Some departments of the College of Engineering were split off to form Southeast University; the wired electrical engineering section of the Department of Electronic Engineering of the College of Engineering was split off to form the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China; the Department of Aeronautics of Engineering was split off to form Northwestern Polytechnical University; the Department of Hydraulic Engineering of the College of Engineering was split off to form Hohai University; the Teachers College was split off to form Nanjing Normal University; the College of Agriculture and the College of Forestry were split off to form Nanjing Agricultural University and Nanjing Forestry University, respectively; the College of Medicine was split off to form the Fourth Military Medical University; and the College of Business was split off to form Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.
I never imagined that the former Construction Committee had such a glorious history.

"But these bureaus and offices are no longer second-level bureaus, are they?"

Luo Yang asked in confusion, "In my memory, a secondary bureau, such as the judicial bureau under the court, or the environmental monitoring bureau under the environmental protection bureau..."

Did you know that Yangshi is building a high-speed railway?

"Ok?"

Jiang Yuanshan suddenly changed the subject, catching Luo Yang off guard. Before he could catch up, Luo Yang was stunned again.

"like."

After realizing what he meant, Luo Yang hesitated before replying, "I think so."

He vaguely remembers taking the high-speed rail home starting in 14 or 15, but he can't quite recall the exact year.

Based on the construction period, it should be about the same.

"The city wants to build a new high-speed rail town."

Jiang Yuanshan then revealed the most important information: "Either place it under the management of the Public Construction Center, or establish a separate High-Speed ​​Rail Office. I heard your Uncle Tang mention this before. The Public Construction Center is a secondary unit. If it is placed under its management, the High-Speed ​​Rail New City will seem to be neglected and will be restricted in all aspects. The higher-ups prefer to establish a separate High-Speed ​​Rail Office under the Housing and Construction Bureau, which would be a secondary bureau unit."

"The staffing level is too low, and the staffing level of the second-level bureaus is also too low."

Luo Yang clicked his tongue and said, "Once the high-speed rail new city is completed, it will either be at the same level as the development zone or similar to the town center. It will at least have the structure of a first-level bureau or office."

"Do you remember the research team that was hosted by the high-ranking official two weeks ago?"

Jiang Yuanshan glanced at his son-in-law and said, "Do you think it's that simple for the Provincial Organization and Staffing Office to provide staffing for an organizing unit?"

"I don't know anything about this."

To be honest, Luo Yang really didn't understand.

Things are not like they used to be.

Jiang Yuanshan sighed and said, "In the early years, in order to attract investment and develop the local economy, various places set up development zones one after another, often as national or provincial level development zones. The scope was defined, but most of them were overgrown with weeds. Since then, the higher authorities have tightened their control over the development of local development zones and new urban areas. Even if they grant positions, they are very cautious and try to give them the lowest possible level."

What Dad means is...

Luo Yang doesn't care about these historical changes; he cares about what the high-speed rail project is about.

"Your uncle could try contacting the high-speed rail office."

Jiang Yuanshan advised Luo Yang, "Because it involves the development and construction of a new urban area, the leaders in charge must be knowledgeable in construction, planning, municipal engineering, and other professional fields. Therefore, the city will definitely select capable personnel from various organizing units. It just depends on whether your uncle is willing to go."

According to Lao Jiang, this is indeed an opportunity.

In the past, Luo Jianmin would have at least been a deputy director of the high-speed rail office.

Once the high-speed rail new town has taken shape, the matter of raising its administrative level will be put on the agenda.

but
Luo Yang couldn't help but scratch his head.

Because before he was hit by the dump truck, Yangshi did not have a high-speed rail new city.

If we follow Jiang Yuanshan's statement, the high-speed rail new city will start construction in two or three years, and in seven or eight years, it will at least be in its initial stage of development, if not fully completed.

Then there is only one possibility.

The high-speed rail new town exists only in the concept, and its construction is nowhere in sight.

But how do I explain this to my father-in-law?

"Dad, at the end of last month, I went to my uncle's house to discuss college application matters and also talked to him about my job transfer."

Luo Yang had no choice but to bite the bullet and say, "He doesn't seem to want to stay in the bureau office anymore; he's interested in going to the townships for a change of scenery."

Something's not right. Something's nine-tenths not right. Jiang Yuanshan looked at his son-in-law with a surprised expression.

Whether it was for his uncle-in-law Qiao Zhiyuan's transfer from Shuangfeng Town to Xishu Town, or later for his uncle Luo Jianmin's transfer from the Housing and Construction Management Office to the Development Zone Branch, Luo Yang was always very proactive.

For a time, I even worried about my uncle's job transfer.

Now that he's suddenly become so Zen-like, something just doesn't seem right.

"It's not necessary to go to the high-speed rail station to handle it."

Jiang Yuanshan reiterated his suggestion: "As I mentioned earlier, the establishment of the High-Speed ​​Rail Office will definitely involve drawing personnel from various relevant bureaus and departments, which means that there will be vacancies in those bureaus and departments."

Eh?
Makes sense.

Luo Yang almost gave in to his father-in-law's advances.

Fortunately, the young man reacted quickly and had developed a bit of composure, so he managed to hold back. After thinking for a moment, he replied, "I'll ask my uncle later. In matters involving job transfers, it mainly depends on his own opinion."

"That's right, we should ask your uncle's opinion first."

Jiang Yuanshan put aside his doubts and changed the subject, asking, "Is his daughter taking the college entrance exam this year?"

"Yes, this year's college entrance exam."

Luo Yang quickly added, "His score was neither high nor low. I pulled some strings for him in Shanghai, and it's already settled. He'll be going to Shanghai University of Engineering Science."

"Did they use internal quotas?"

Jiang Yuanshan asked curiously.

"I donated some money to my alma mater a while ago to set up a scholarship for students from impoverished families."

Luo Yang smiled and said, "Compared to some well-known universities that donate a whole building at the drop of a hat, I'm still a bit behind. But to be fair, I've donated ten or twenty million yuan in the past two years, and there will definitely be more in the future. We still have to give the school this much face."

"Hahaha"

After hearing his son-in-law's words, Jiang Yuanshan laughed heartily.

The slight doubt I had about Luo Yang earlier also disappeared.

The father-in-law and son-in-law chatted amiably over a pot of tea and a pack of cigarettes, until their assistant knocked on the door to remind them that a client they had arranged to meet had arrived to discuss business.
Jiang Yuanshan then made arrangements for the dinner the following night before letting Luo Yang leave.

As Luo Yang stepped into the elevator, he glanced at his watch; it was just past three o'clock.

It's still early since I'm off work now. Why don't I go to Zhengyang Group to deal with the backlog of business from last week?

Sun Jingyu wasn't in the board office; she was probably accompanying Sun Wei to coordinate the research.

So Liu Yuqi became the one who came in to help make tea.

That factory girl who had a "rumor" with Lao Shang is now placed in the board office.

It was indeed pleasing to the eye, but Luo Yang had no interest in it. After entering the office, he started making phone calls to Wen Wan.

"I'm taking a vacation this weekend and going to Hainan for a few days."

After sitting down, Luo Yang lit a cigarette before continuing, "Help me prepare; I plan to take this opportunity to propose to my fiancée."

"Boss, do you need to rent a villa? Or would you like to book a section of a hotel for the entire day?"

Wen Wan didn't dare to offer her own suggestions yet, focusing instead on getting her boss's opinion: "Should the proposal ceremony be held on the beach or at a hotel?"

Is it too late to organize an outdoor concert now?

Since he was going to do it anyway, and Luo Yang wasn't short of money, he decided to go all out: "I'll also apply for a fireworks show, preferably during the middle of the concert, but if that's not possible, we can arrange it near the end. Anyway, the proposal ceremony will be accompanied by a sky full of fireworks, and witnessed by the audience at the concert."

Wen Wan then launched into her speech: "Boss, does Madam have a favorite celebrity?"

"Uh, I think there might be?"

Luo Yang had never really cared about this, and in his impression, Jiang Fan didn't seem to be a big fan of celebrities.

But Wenwan's words reminded him that perhaps there was a reason.
"I'll call and ask later."

Luo Yang is not stupid, of course he would not ask Jiang Fan directly, he would call her best friend.

"If we're going to organize a music festival, the timeframe is a bit tight."

Wen Wan spoke frankly: "If you're willing to spend the money, you can still make it happen, but there won't be as many audience members participating on-site, unless it's made free. Now is the peak tourist season in summer, so making it free should attract a lot of audience members."

"Then make it free."

Luo Yang thought for a moment and said, "I'll give you a budget of 5000 million. You can spend it as you like within that amount. If it's not enough, just let me know."

Proposing is such a major life event. If you had regrets in your past life, now that you're rich, you can't just go all out.

Wen Wan: "."

She really wanted to tell her boss, "5000 million for a music gala plus fireworks show? If that's not enough, how many big-name celebrities would you have to invite?"
"Boss, the budget is definitely enough, unless your wife is chasing a lot of celebrities, and they are all of high quality."

Wenwan confidently asked, "Today is Thursday. Which day of next week do you plan to hold the proposal ceremony?"

She was actually trembling inside when she asked that question.

I'm terrified that my boss will give me an impossible task: this very weekend.

"Around next Wednesday or Thursday."

Fortunately, Luo Yang was reasonable: "Six or seven days should be enough, right?"

"That's enough, that's enough."

Wen Wan breathed a sigh of relief, but then asked Luo Yang again, "Boss, how should the proposal ceremony be arranged? Do you have any plans? If so, please let me know as soon as possible. If not, I need to find a creative company to come up with a plan as soon as possible."

She actually hoped that Luo Yang had a plan in mind.

Because if you hire a company to do it, no matter how perfect the plan is, it will have to be reviewed by Luo Yang, and there will definitely be changes.

Time flies by as people come and go.

"I have a general plan here, and you can find a professional wedding planning company to refine the details."

Luo Yang thought for a moment and said, "I'll send it to your email later."

"Boss, besides that, do you plan to invite any friends and family to participate?"

A marriage proposal is never perfect without the witness of family and friends.

Yes, I will definitely invite them.

Luo Yang was very satisfied with Wen Wan's meticulousness: "These will all be listed in the information I'll give you later. Oh, and there's another thing. The proposal ceremony requires a ring. Could you help me inquire in Shanghai whether it's still possible to have one custom-made? If we can only buy one now, can we have the ring engraved with our names or something similar?"

"Boss, it's definitely too late for high-end luxury and designer customization."

Wen Wan replied to Luo Yang affirmatively, "It can only be purchased on the spot. As for whether a mark can be added, I will inquire about it tomorrow and get back to you."

"Oh, I forgot to tell you, the wedding will be at the end of this year or the beginning of next year."

Luo Yang added, "How about we get a custom-made piece by a master craftsman, and then use a simple high-quality replica for the proposal ceremony?"

Wen Wan nearly went crazy on the other end of the phone.

"Boss, I suggest we don't do that."

Speaking from a woman's perspective, she suggested, "Actually, all your wife wants is the romance of the ceremony and your sentiment; there's really no need for a high-quality replica ring, just in case..."

My boss really does things on a whim.

That's really difficult.
(End of this chapter)