I'm in the county town, and you say I'm a big shot?

Chapter 343, Section 342: "However, I think you're still willing to accept it."

"Xiao Ye, there's something I need to discuss," Fang Jianhua said, then looked at Director Sun: "Why don't you tell me?"

"Alright, then I'll get straight to the point. Mr. Fang, you know that the county is going to build policy-based affordable housing, including low-rent housing, public rental housing, and economically affordable housing, right?"

"I know. I attended the county's economic work conference a couple of days ago and saw County Head Lu's report. He specifically mentioned this, saying it was a key livelihood project this year. What's wrong?"

"Yes, Secretary Hu and County Head Lu attach great importance to this project and have instructed our housing management department to ensure it is a reliable project. We are determined and confident in this regard. We have also communicated with the Land and Resources Bureau regarding the land transfer, and everything is on track. However, the problem is that no real estate company is willing to take on this project!"

Not a single one?!

"Yes, to be honest, we were hoping to get two or three companies to sign up so we could select the best ones, but we didn't get a single one. It's quite embarrassing," Director Sun said with a wry smile.

Fang Qingye glanced at her second uncle and roughly understood why they had come.

However, since the other party did not explicitly state this, Fang Qingye pretended to be confused: "Could it be that the county's special funds cannot be guaranteed? I heard that after this affordable housing project is completed, inspected, and handed over to the Housing Management Bureau, the Housing Management Bureau should pay the full amount of the purchase price within one month."

“How is that possible? According to the regulations, 8000 square meters of affordable housing only costs 1800 million yuan. Director Fang is your second uncle. Ask him how the county could possibly not even have that much money?” Director Sun said.

“Director Sun is right. Last year, Nanxin’s fiscal revenue was 33.7 billion yuan, with a surplus of about 1.6 million yuan. We can still afford to pay these expenses,” Fang Jianhua replied.

"To put it bluntly, this project won't make money," Director Sun continued. "We've done our own calculations. Even if the county gives the developers some tax breaks, the overall profit for the project is estimated to be only about 5%, less than half that of a typical residential property."

"That's simple. Since the county has money, you can raise the purchase price a bit. If the developers can earn more, they will have more motivation to develop, creating a win-win situation," Fang Qingye suggested.

"No, Mr. Fang, you don't know, the city has clear regulations on the purchase price of these affordable housing units. We can't buy them at high prices! Otherwise, if we raise the price by 500 yuan per square meter, these developers will be scrambling to do it!" Director Wu said.

"Director Sun, you don't mean to let Huacheng Development Company take over this job, do you?" Fang Qingye asked directly.

"That's exactly what I mean. Although your Huacheng Company hasn't been established for long, it has a great reputation. Secretary Hu, County Head Lu, and County Head Miao all appreciate you very much." Director Sun first flattered Fang Qingye. Then he added:

"I brought your second uncle along today because I hope you can take over this project. If you encounter any problems or difficulties, just let me know!"

Fang Qingye glanced at his second uncle. He knew in his heart that since his second uncle was willing to come along, he must agree with Director Sun's opinion.

However, he didn't want to rush into making a statement.

So he said, "Director Sun, Second Uncle, Huacheng Development isn't just my company; Chairman Song also has shares. Director Sun, do you have any relevant documents? Let's take a look and discuss it further before giving you an answer, okay?"

"Okay." Director Sun immediately took out a document from his briefcase and handed it to him.

After sitting for a while, Fang Qingye's second uncle and Director Sun left, and Fang Qingye picked up the documents and looked at them carefully.

The affordable housing is located near Luyang Road, and the regulations regarding the number of units and area of ​​public rental housing, low-rent housing, and affordable housing are very detailed.

For example, low-rent housing has a unit area controlled within 50 square meters. Affordable housing has a unit area controlled within 90 square meters, while public rental housing is 40-90 square meters, consisting of one-bedroom or two-bedroom units.
Strictly implement safety, land-saving, energy-saving, and environmental protection requirements, and promote new technologies, new materials, and new processes.
The requirements are very high.

After looking at it for a while, Fang Qingye put it aside and began to ponder while drinking tea.

Just then, my phone rang. I saw it was my second uncle, Fang Jianhua, calling, so I answered it.

"Xiao Ye, regarding the matter that Director Sun and I came to discuss with you today, please think it over carefully. If you can do it, then do it; if you can't, then so be it. Don't force yourself."

Fang Jianhua spoke very directly on the phone: "The reason I came here today is because Director Sun insisted on dragging me here. I used to work with him in the same team in Liulin Town. At that time, I was the town mayor and he was the deputy town mayor. We got along quite well."

Fang Qingye suddenly realized why her second uncle had come along today; there was another reason behind it.

So he replied with a smile, "Second Uncle, I will seriously consider it."

Around 6 PM, Fang Qingye was having dinner with her grandparents at the nursery when she suddenly heard a car coming from the gate. Wangcai, alert, jumped up, barked twice, and ran towards the gate. A short while later, it wagged its tail and followed a girl in a uniform suit into the nursery. It turned out to be Bai Ou.

"Huh? It's not the weekend, why are you back?" Fang Qingye was surprised.

“Does that mean I can’t come back on the weekend? Today I went with my superiors to the Wuyang County Court for an inspection, and I came straight back without going back to the city,” Bai Ou said.

Fang Qingye was about to ask something else when her grandmother interrupted her. She stood up and looked at Bai Ou with a smile: "Little Ou, have you eaten? Let Xiaoye get you some food."

"Grandma, I drove straight here from Wuyang, and I haven't eaten yet," the girl said honestly.

Upon hearing this, Fang Qingye stood up and went to the kitchen to scoop a bowl of corn porridge for Bai Ou, and then took out two crispy cakes.

Bai Ou didn't stand on ceremony; after washing her hands, she sat down at the small table and started eating.

"Grandma, your crispy biscuits are so delicious," the girl said between bites.

Nanxin's crispy cakes are a local specialty snack. They are multi-layered and crispy, suitable for all ages. Especially when paired with porridge and vegetables, they are a common dinner dish for Nanxin residents.

Hearing the girl say that, Grandma's face lit up with a smile: "Then eat more, and take some back with you later."

"Thank you, Grandma!" Bai Ou came over without any ceremony, treating the place as if it were her home.

After finishing their meal and helping Grandma clean up the dishes, Bai Ou and Fang Qingye took a stroll in the nursery, followed by their loyal dog, Wangcai.

Although it was already dark, a few streetlights were still on on the main road of the nursery. The two of them walked hand in hand through the sea of ​​flowers, creating a unique scene.

Fang Qingye then told the girl about how his second uncle and Director Sun of the Housing Management Bureau had come to him that day, wanting Huacheng Development Company to build affordable housing.

"Bai Ou, I'd like to hear your opinion," Fang Qingye said finally.

The girl thought for a moment before speaking:
"The country has made the construction of affordable housing an important part of its housing development plan, effectively addressing the housing difficulties of low- and middle-income urban families, newly employed individuals, and migrant workers, and meeting their basic housing needs. This is a good thing that benefits the country and its people."

"Of course, many developers are unhappy about this, as it erodes their profit margins and even takes away a portion of their market share."

"However, I think you're still willing to accept it."

"Why?" Fang Qingye asked in return.

"Because I understand you."

"Ok?"

“Your personal assets have now exceeded one billion, and you have also acquired controlling stakes and investments in several companies. Most people with that much wealth would have left the county town long ago and moved to big cities like Beijing or Shanghai.”

"Although you bought a house in Shanghai, you still like to come back to Nanxincheng. I feel that you have a lot of affection for this place."

Fang Qingye nodded after listening.

Indeed it is.

Perhaps it was because she had left her hometown after starting university in her previous life and worked hard in big cities after graduation. Despite the fashionable urban life that others envied, Fang Qingye felt an indescribable weariness and emptiness.

He preferred to stay in the small county town, growing flowers and plants, drinking tea and fishing, joking and even playing around with a group of classmates and those somewhat unreliable rich kids. Life was quite interesting.

(End of this chapter)