District 9

After the incident in Fengli Village ended, Tiancheng Construction Company delivered the land occupation task as scheduled. More than a month later, the nine-district railway project team assigned the second-phase construction task, and the contractors started construction.

More than 20 years have passed since the new era. The confused people have gone from turmoil to seeing the establishment of a large region, and now are gradually stabilized. The government has finally begun to seek development. This process may be much slower than before the Era, and various resources are not as abundant as before, but fortunately, many people still see hope.

In addition to the rapid progress of the railway project, the election of the chief councilor of the new district is also taking place under the spotlight. But Lao Li told Qin Yu that this matter could not be urgent and he needed to pave the way, so the latter could only wait for the changes he could provide.

…

Two months later.

The head of the Wang family was invited to the city and had a meal in Jiangnan District with the second-in-command director of the Songjiang City Government Affairs Office. They chatted for more than half an hour and then returned to Longcheng.

At noon that day, Wang Zongtang, the third "head" of the Wang family, was called to the Wang Family Villa in Longcheng and met with the patriarch.

In the study, Wang Zongtang poured a cup of tea for the clan leader and asked with a chuckle: "Uncle, is the attitude from above clear?"

"It's been clear for a long time." The clan leader intervened and sat on the wooden chair and said softly: "It was the secretary of the director who sent me back to Dragon City. We will handle the lottery for permanent residence here, and the city will send an inspection team to supervise it."

"The treatment is pretty good." Wang Zongtang smiled: "How many places are there?"

"The first phase is 150,000 yuan." The clan leader pondered for a while and said, "There is still a second phase."

"It's a bit little, haha."

"That's not bad. It's a huge honor to give you a symbolic right of residence." The patriarch replied softly: "The government is supporting us to make us obedient and the people obedient. I will give you too much You have so many rights, what should you do if you can’t control them?”

"Yes." Wang Zongtang nodded.

The patriarch slowly picked up the teacup, glanced at Wang Zongtang with his peripheral vision and asked: "Who do you think is better responsible for the lottery and issuance of permanent residency?"

Wang Zongtang was startled: "We can't talk about this, it's up to you to arrange it."

"Haha." The patriarch smiled, took a sip of tea and sighed: "This is outside the district. Each room has one person in charge of one stall, and no one can interfere with anyone. The small scale in my hand is still balanced. But now we have to enter Once the district is established, some have to stay outside the district to continue taking care of the remaining properties, while others have to go in first to take the lead. This is also a difficult question as to who is in front and who is behind."

When Wang Zongtang heard this, he had no expression on his face, and he didn't take the initiative to answer the question.

The patriarch crossed his legs, looked at his nephew with a relaxed posture and asked: "I have thought about this matter carefully, if it doesn't work... you can do it."

Wang Zongtang grinned: "Shall I issue the right of residence?"

"Well, you can issue the right of abode. If there is news, you can take part in the chief councilor election in the district with advanced performance." The clan leader nodded lightly and said, "The road will be paved for you."

In fact, when Wang Zongtang heard that there were 150,000 places for the right of abode, he already knew in his heart that whoever this job fell on would be promoted by his family to run for the chief councilor in the district. But the patriarch suddenly asked him about his attitude. Did he really want him to choose?

Wang Zongtang raised his head and glanced at the clan leader's expression. After being silent for a while, he asked with a smile: "I heard that Zong Xiang is also very concerned about the chief councilor. Will he be in mood if he suddenly asks me to go out for an election? "

"Your character and ability are more suitable for being the chief councilor." The patriarch replied calmly: "It's not that big of an official. He just runs errands for the government. What emotions will he have?"

Wang Zongtang stared into the patriarch's eyes and rubbed his palms unconsciously: "Forget it, there are shadows of the Han family in this parliamentary election, and it is Zong Xiang who has always been in contact with them. In addition, he and the political party have many heads. Familiar, it's easy to run for anything. If not, let him do the job. This time the new area is expanded, some people from the third-bedroom area will enter the area, but I will stay... and continue to manage our family. Industries outside the district. After all, this is still the root. If Dragon City prospers, the district will naturally prosper."

"Ha ha!"

The clan leader smiled, pointed at Wang Zongtang and said, "You, you just think too much! I have already talked about Zong Xiang. If you go ahead, he will obey you."

"Forget it," Wang Zongtang shook his head again: "He is more familiar with the Han family and Zheng F."

"Alas." The clan leader sighed, nodded slowly and said, "Zongtang, among your generation, you are the only one who has a bigger picture. You don't fight or grab, and you do things quietly. It saves me a lot of worry."

Wang Zongtang smiled and did not answer.

"When I see you, I think of your father." After a long silence, the patriarch sighed with emotion: "When he was still here, we would discuss everything..."

When Wang Zongtang heard this, his expression became serious, he lowered his head and remained silent.

"Zongtang, I'm already this age, and my life is getting shorter every day." The patriarch turned to look at him, and said again: "When I'm gone, you will be the only one who can take over. It's hard to maintain a business with just one house. .”

"What are you talking about?" Wang Zongtang smiled, raised his head and replied: "With your body, it won't be a problem for you to manage the Wang family for another twenty years. Our generation still has room to grow."

"Haha, yes, there is not much else in our family. Even if we have a lot of people, we can pick out a few people to take charge of things." The patriarch laughed, pointed at Wang Zongtang and said: "Okay, then you can stay In Dragon City, stay with me... In the future, I will move all the properties of the other houses to your side... The position of clan leader requires support and cannot be occupied overnight."

…

Ten minutes later.

Wang Zongtang left the study, greeted one of his relatives with a smile, and then left in a car.

After a while, Wang Zongxiang walked into the patriarch's study: "Dad!"

When the patriarch looked at his son, there was no smile on his face. He only asked in a calm tone: "Have you decided what to do about the right of abode?"

"I have thought about it." Wang Zongxiang immediately nodded and said: "I will only take care of the big things by drawing lots, and all the quotas will be delegated to each living village. Let them handle the specific matters, try to be fair and just, and prevent the public from having too many guesses."

"Get in touch with the Han family more and show your face more recently." The patriarch reminded softly.

"Okay." Wang Zongxiang nodded and asked with a smile: "Dad, what was Zongtang's attitude just now?"

"He wants to take it, but on the surface he doesn't seem to be interested in it at all." The patriarch said softly: "On the surface, but secretly, you want to take it too much."

Wang Zongxiang was stunned.

"Don't let others see what you're thinking in your heart easily." The patriarch frowned slightly and said, "The more you want it, the more people must feel that you don't want it."

"I understand." Wang Zongxiang nodded.

"Be prepared to enter the area." The clan leader said this and waved his hand directly.

…

Within the city.

The person Lao Li was looking for was standing on the street, smoking a cigarette and looking over his shoulder at a hotel opposite.