Chapter 552: Chapter 552

"Here's the money, and from now on, your wife's affairs have nothing to do with me," Madam Liu said irritably.

Chen Shaowen borrowed the money, turned around, took out US$ 500 and hid it away, and the remaining one thousand yuan he took to the hospital. When he reached the matchmaker, one thousand yuan became US$ 500: "Sister Sun, this is the compensation from the Liu Family.

It's all yours." Chen Shaowen said, looking at the matchmaker with a pained expression.

The matchmaker had been distant from him before, but now her face was full of emotion. She had been in the hospital for a day and a night, and neither her son nor daughter-in-law had come to visit her—it was only Shaowen who cared.

She wiped away her tears and took out US$ 100 from the US$ 500, handing it directly to Chen Shaowen: "Take this money and spend it. That unfilial brat, he shouldn't even think about getting any more money from me."

Chen Shaowen didn't expect to receive another hundred, and his smile was so wide he could hardly keep his mouth closed.

Inside the compound, after Xu Shengshun gave the money to Madam Liu, he watched her rush out and come back before saying, "This money is compensation, but if this house doesn't get developed, then you'll have to give the money back.

This is government subsidy money, and if you don't return it, embezzling it could get you imprisoned."

At these words, Madam Liu's face changed, and she said with a smile, "Don't worry about this; the house will definitely be developed.

I'll take you right now to talk to those few who disagree."

Madam Liu spoke confidently, as she had spent no small effort lecturing those who initially opposed the development; convincing them now should be easy.

Xu Shengshun followed Madam Liu, and in less than half an hour, he had all the detractors pressing their fingerprints on the agreement.

Upon leaving the compound, Xu Shengshun excitedly called Huo Chen: "Brother-in-law, the compound matter has been settled.

When can you start the construction?"

"We can start tomorrow," Huo Chen responded directly; he was already prepared, and not only that, a food factory and a textile factory had already booked two storefronts in advance, to use as wholesale outlets for their clothing and food.

"We can start that soon? Aren't you and Yingying still in Beijing? Can you make it back in time?

If it's too rushed, it can wait," Xu Shengshun said, concerned.

Huo Chen shook his head: "I'm heading back tonight."

Mr. Xu called, saying Granny Huo wasn't doing very well.

Xu Ying had taken extended leave, planning to return with Huo Chen and spend time with Granny Huo.

The foreign exchange was still more than half a month away; it was a good time for her to go back and monitor the progress of new products.

After hanging up the phone, Xu Shengshun turned and walked towards the alley where Chen Shaowen lived, and in the previously agreed upon spot, he quickly took out one yuan and then took out the money that Chen Shaowen had stuffed there.

He quickly left the alley with the money, completely unaware of a figure standing at the corner of the wall.

Carrying documents, Xu Shengshun excitedly ran to the director's office and knocked on the door.

"Come in," said Director Ge, the newly appointed director.

Xu Shengshun entered the room and handed the documents directly to Director Ge: "Director, these are the consent forms from the two compounds, everyone is willing to move out.

I called Huo Chen, and he said construction can start tomorrow."

Director Ge was excited to hear that the people in the compound agreed to move out but his smile faded slightly upon hearing what Xu Shengshun said next.

"Shengshun, there's no rush with this development; let's take it slow, maybe we can talk about it after some time," Director Ge said slowly.

Xu Shengshun wore an expression of total confusion; initially, Director Ge had been more eager than anyone else to collaborate with his brother-in-law. Now that all the conditions were met, Director Ge proposed to delay the project.

He immediately felt puzzled, "Director Ge, both sides are ready now, why not start the work immediately?"

Seeing his eagerness, Director Ge, with a face of helplessness, responded, "Shengshun, I was too hasty before and didn't consider many factors. Only now do I realize that Huo Chen is your brother-in-law.

If no one was developing it, it would be fine to let him handle it, and there would be a good reason. But now a new developer has come along willing to collaborate with us.

It just seems like there might be some collusion between us if we proceed.

Maybe we should let another developer handle this cooperation."

Upon hearing this, Xu Shengshun's face was full of disbelief. He couldn't believe what Director Ge said about collusion; he knew his conscience was clear.

"Director Ge, are you really passing on this cooperation because of my relation to my brother-in-law?" Xu Shengshun asked coldly, sneering.

Director Ge instantly became angry, furiously smashing his cup on the table; water splashed all over the floor, "Xu Shengshun, are you questioning me?

Are you suspecting that I've been bribed by the new developer? Think very carefully before you answer!"

Xu Shengshun, sternly stared at, held the anger in his heart but dared not vent it, "We've already signed a contract with Huo Chen. If we breach it, there will be a penalty to pay.

Director Ge, have you thought this through? I don't mind, but if something goes wrong, you will be the one responsible."

Upon hearing this, Director Ge's face turned from green to black and then from black to white, "Xu Shengshun, don't forget that I am your superior.

How dare you speak to me , get out."

Director Ge roared. Had it not been for the fact that Director Gu, who had put Xu Shengshun in his position and whom he couldn't afford to offend, was involved, Director Ge would have driven this young man out long ago.

Does he really think he's someone important just because of his youth?

Xu Shengshun walked out of the office, feeling dejected, and called Huo Chen, "The cooperation might be delayed for a while."

"What happened, is there something going on with your director?" Huo Chen asked curiously.

"It seems like a new partner has approached our director, probably offering him some benefits.

He wants to break off our partnership." Xu Shengshun murmured; back when Director Gu was in charge, he came to work every day full of enthusiasm.

But since Director Ge took over, Xu Shengshun has found the job wholly unappealing.

He wanted ordinary people to have a better life, leaders to be just and selfless, not like now, using you when needed, and discarding you aside when not.

Continuing under a person like Director Ge, he felt, would be against his conscience.

And with Director Ge in charge, it wouldn't be long before chaos reigned in the county.

"It's okay, we've already signed the contract, don't worry about it, he wouldn't dare breach it rashly," Huo Chen reassured him.

Xu Shengshun nodded and despondently returned to his office.

After hanging up, Huo Chen's face showed a trace of worry; Xu Ying curiously asked, "What's wrong, what happened with cousin?"

"The new Director Ge is probably not a good man either. We've just managed to convince the residents to move out.

And yet, he's already got a new partner in mind, looking to oust us."