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

Chapter 512 Some things, others can't help him with; it depends on himself.

"Withdrawing loans? That's a very serious problem."

"Yes, my older brother has expanded his business too much. The company has less than 8000 million in available funds. This includes 2000 million that Tanaka Tani lent me in the name of Pioneer Manufacturing Company, and 1000 million that my other friend's company lent me."

"We still have to pay employee salaries, compensation, and so on," Song Dahai said. "Without a bank loan, this amount of money simply won't get us through this."

Fang Qingye thought for a moment and said, "How about this, I'll lend you 4 million yuan in the name of Tuofang Technology Company. You can get through this crisis first. As for the shares, don't sell them yet."

Song Dahai gave Fang Qingye a grateful look: "Thanks. To be honest, I'm worried I won't be able to pay you back. If that's the case, I'll use the shares of these two companies to settle the debt for you; consider it a pledge of my shares."

Fang Qingye understood what he meant.

They were afraid they wouldn't be able to save the Kerry Group!
"Don't overthink it, I have faith in you." Fang Qingye patted his shoulder.

"Okay, I'll have Meimei go to you to handle the loan procedures."

"Hey, Dahai, are there any quality issues with Shanshui Jiayuan or other residential developments?" Fang Qingye suddenly thought of a question.

“Several counties under Jinghai’s jurisdiction have organized special investigation teams to conduct surprise inspections of the Kerry Group’s construction projects. Some projects were found to have cut corners, but none of them affected the main structure of the buildings. Once the government approves construction, I will immediately order a rework. I will definitely learn from my brother’s experience,” Song Dahai said.

“Yes, that’s the most basic.” Fang Qingye nodded.

"I'm going to the city to see my uncle. He wants to talk to me about something."

Fang Qingye knew that Song Dahai's uncle had once been the head of the Municipal Construction Bureau, but had retired last year. She guessed that contacting him was also about the Kerry Group.

"Okay, go ahead. Contact me if anything comes up. I'll be staying in Nanxin for a while."

After parting ways with Song Dahai at Nanxin Park, Fang Qingye drove straight back to Lakeside Villa.

Bai Ou was at home, looking at a pile of company documents in her study. When she saw Fang Qingye return, she came to the living room and asked with a smile.

"Did you see your grandparents?"

"Yes, I also went to the Kerry Group and saw the sea."

Fang Qingye then told Bai Ou everything about meeting Song Dahai, visiting Song Qingdong in the hospital, and borrowing money.

Bai Ou already knew in her heart that Fang Qingye would definitely lend money to Song Dahai, so she nodded and said, "I will contact Chen Meimei to transfer the money to them as soon as possible."

"Okay." Fang Qingye plopped down on the sofa, staring blankly at the coffee table, seemingly lost in thought.

"Ye Zi." Bai Ou looked at him and suddenly called out softly.

"Hmm?" Fang Qingye looked up at his wife.

"The real difficulties facing Dahai are yet to come. First, we need to refund the purchase prices of the houses in the collapsed buildings. Moreover, I mentioned that buyers of other properties in Shanshui Jiayuan are also demanding refunds. What's even more frightening is that this accident has seriously affected Kerry Company's reputation and the sales of other properties in the company. Some buyers of houses that have already been sold are also demanding refunds." Bai Ou said all this in one breath.

"Yes, it all depends on whether the ocean can withstand it," Fang Qingye sighed.

"There's also the government's view on Kerry Group. This matter has had a great impact in Wuyang County. I heard from my uncle that the city is going to deal with the relevant leaders in Wuyang."

"I wonder if this will affect Miao Hongbin? He was just transferred to Wuyang as county head and then this bad thing happened." Fang Qingye thought of a question.

"I don't know the specifics. Should I call my uncle and ask?" Bai Ou replied.

"Never mind. I'll just call Miao Hongbin directly." With that, Fang Qingye took out her phone and dialed the number.

The call connected, and Miao Hongbin's voice came through: "Qingye, you're back from abroad?"

"Yes, I just got back yesterday." Fang Qingye replied with a smile, "County Chief Miao, I haven't even congratulated you on becoming the county chief yet. Are you going back to Nanxin this weekend? Let's have a meal together." "No need for a meal, let's go fishing together. I heard the area around Tangjiadun Nandang River Bridge in Wuyang is good, you can catch big crucian carp there. How about we go on Saturday morning?"

“Sure, rain or shine!” Fang Qingye replied immediately.

"Haha." Miao Hongbin laughed on the other end of the phone.

"County Chief Miao, the incident involving Kerry Group in your Wuyang, does it affect you?" Fang Qingye asked, seizing the opportunity.

"I'm fine, but the county leader in charge gave me a reprimand, the director of the housing management bureau received a warning, the deputy director in charge of the business received a serious warning, and so did the section chiefs and staff. It's just that I've only been in office and I've already encountered this upsetting thing, sigh..."
“This is indeed a tragedy, County Chief Miao. Now, Song Dahai is the general manager of Kerry Group. If you have time, he can come to Wuyang County to see you and apologize to you in person.”

“I’ll just disappear from the sea.” Miao Hongbin refused outright: “Tell him to actively cooperate with the relevant departments in handling the aftermath! Also, never cut corners in the future, and make sure to carry out safe construction to prevent similar incidents from happening again! Don’t let him end up like his brother!”

"County Chief Miao, I will definitely convey your message, but rest assured, Song Dahai will definitely learn from this painful lesson!"

"That's good, Qingye. I have to go now. I have some things to take care of. Don't forget to go fishing on Saturday!"

"okay."

Fang Qingye hung up the phone.

He was using speakerphone, and Bai Ou could hear their conversation clearly.

“County Chief Miao is from Nanxin. He used to have a good relationship with Song Qingdong, and with your connection, I don’t think he’ll make things difficult for Dahai,” Bai Ou analyzed.

Fang Qingye nodded.

“In our county, Song Qingdong has accumulated a lot of connections and resources over the years, especially among leaders of various townships and departments. When Secretary Lu was the county head, he had a good relationship with Song Qingdong. And your second uncle is also the deputy county head now. Although he is in charge of industry and real estate, which are not directly related, he is still a county-level leader.”

"Also, his uncle used to be a leader in the city's urban construction bureau. Although he has retired, he still has a certain network of connections. The reason he invited Dahai to his house this time was probably to analyze for him how to handle his relationship with the local leadership."

After listening to Bai Ou's long speech, Fang Qingye smiled and said, "If Da Hai just wants to get rich, that's easy. I can take him to play futures trading. But if he wants to save Kerry Group, or even revive its former glory, that depends on whether he has the ability. No one can help him with these things; it depends on himself."

"Alright, get ready. Come with me to my parents' house in a bit. You haven't seen them since you came back. I told my mom, and she made you a big feast!" Bai Ou said with a smile.

"My mother-in-law is the best. I bet if I went back to my mom's place, it would be a cold and empty place, with nothing prepared," Fang Qingye said with a self-deprecating laugh.

"Then you should go back and visit them too, right?"

"I'll come over after I've had dinner at your house."

The first day back in Nanxin was spent in a flurry of activity. On the second morning, Bai Ou drove back to Shanghai to go to the company, while Fang Qingye stayed behind.

I haven't been to the bank for over a month; I need to go check it out.

I had just arrived at the office and hadn't even had a cup of tea when Vice President Deng Hui knocked on the door and came in.

"Fang Xing, you're back? There's something I need to report to you."

Seeing Deng Hui's serious expression, Fang Qingye assumed something serious had happened and lost interest in chatting.

"What's the matter? Tell me."

“Kerry Group’s loan of 2300 million yuan to our bank will mature in three months. Given Kerry Group’s deteriorating business situation and the risk of defaulting on the loan, I suggest withdrawing the loan! I have already completed the relevant legal procedures.”

Upon hearing this, Fang Qingye's face immediately darkened.

(End of this chapter)