Siheyuan: How many worlds does the system integrate?

Li Xuewu smiled at District Chief Zhou, his eyes gleaming with determination: "With Mayor Lu here to testify, how can my words not count? If you are worried, let's high-five and swear an oath!"

As he spoke, he stretched out his right hand, ready to high-five District Chief Zhou.

However, District Chief Zhou quickly waved his hand and refused, "No, no, of course I believe you! But, I have a small request, I wonder if you can agree to it?"

Li Xuewu looked at District Chief Zhou curiously, with a hint of doubt in his eyes: "Oh? Just tell me what you want! As long as I can do it, I will do my best to meet your requirements."

"I'm just desperate and trying all kinds of methods, don't laugh at me. The thing is, many companies in our district are not doing well and are in a semi-shutdown state. The factories are unable to afford so many workers, and many of them have been suspended without pay, leaving the workers to find their own jobs." District Chief Zhou explained to Li Xuewu with a sad face.

After looking around, he stopped at Li Xuewu and continued, "As the district chief, I have to consider the lives of these people. So I was thinking, can you arrange some jobs for the workers here so that they can have a livelihood!"

Li Xuewu looked at District Chief Zhou in surprise, and then asked Mayor Lu, "Are there many cases like this?"

Mayor Lu nodded, sighed helplessly, and said, "It is indeed a lot. Since the reform and opening up, the market economy has had a great impact on all enterprises. The products of many enterprises cannot keep up with the development situation, so naturally the sales volume has dropped significantly, resulting in overcapacity. Enterprises are unable to bear so much expenditure, so they will naturally think of streamlining their organizations, but enterprises can streamline, but our government cannot."

Mayor Lu then sighed again: "We are now actively looking for solutions. If we can solve some of the problems, then we will solve them. If we can't solve them, we can only guide people to start their own businesses. If you can solve some of them, then you have really solved our big problem!"

Li Xuewu frowned after hearing this. He thought about how difficult and helpless this situation was for those workers who lost their jobs.

Every era has its own unique challenges and problems, which often bring endless troubles and worries to people. This is the case with the establishment and development of automobile factories.

When the automobile factory was first established, a large number of educated youth returned to the city, resulting in thousands of unemployed young people needing to be resettled.

Now, the wave of layoffs has come again, with a larger scale and more intense momentum. Li Xuewu knows that this is just the beginning and more severe tests are still to come.

There is a famous saying that has been passed down through the generations: "Among one billion people, nine hundred million are businessmen, and the remaining one hundred million are waiting and watching." This sentence seems to describe that people are rushing into business to pursue wealth, but behind it hides the helplessness and hardships of countless people.

Many people are forced to choose to do business, not out of their own will, but because they are forced into a corner by reality. If you can have a stable job, who is willing to take the risk? After all, starting a business is not only full of hardships, but also accompanied by huge risks.

However, even if he tried his best, he could not accept so many workers at once. However, facing the request for help from District Chief Zhou and the concern of Mayor Lu, he decided to do his best.

"District Head Zhou, Mayor Lu, I understand your worries and concerns. My companies in Beijing, including the automobile factory, construction company, and garment factory, can all accept some laid-off workers. District Head Zhou, you can arrange for three to five thousand people to come here, but this is limited. We still have to find a way to solve the problem thoroughly!" Li Xuewu responded sincerely.

District Chief Zhou and Mayor Lu looked at each other, with a hint of gratitude in their eyes.

They know that Li Xuewu has made the best efforts and is willing to take on social responsibilities and contribute to solving the employment problems of workers. Although the needs of all workers cannot be fully met, at least there is a glimmer of hope.

"Xuewu, thank you so much. We are very grateful for your support and understanding. As long as we can find new job opportunities for some workers, it will be the greatest help to them." District Chief Zhou said sincerely.

Li Xuewu suddenly had an idea and thought of the wholesale markets, night markets and other scenes in later generations. He felt excited. These markets gradually emerged and grew stronger after the workers were laid off.

They not only provide a source of livelihood for laid-off workers, but also become an important part of the urban economy.

Therefore, he quickly put forward his own suggestion: "I have an idea. If the district can set aside some areas and turn them into free markets like night markets and morning markets, wouldn't it be easier to manage and meet the daily needs of surrounding residents? I wonder if the two leaders have had similar ideas before."

Mayor Lu responded with a smile: "How could I not have thought of that? We have indeed considered this plan, but it is not easy to achieve this goal. The development of the market requires a lot of capital investment, and the government's fiscal budget is limited and it is difficult to bear such a huge expenditure. Even if one or two markets are built, it will not completely solve the problem."

This is indeed true. It is not difficult to invest in building a market, but considering the city's huge population, hundreds of markets are far from enough if everyone is to be properly accommodated.

However, such a large-scale investment would cost at least hundreds of millions or even billions of dollars. Moreover, as a people-friendly project, it is still unknown when the cost can be recovered.

Li Xuewu pondered for a moment and said, "In this case, how about I invest in building these markets, the government will be responsible for providing land resources, and both parties will hold 50% of the shares?"

Mayor Lu laughed and praised: "You are indeed a big boss. This sense of social responsibility is admirable. Let me toast to you!"

Li Xuewu responded modestly, "Okay, okay, please stop praising me. I won't do anything without profit. I only invest in business that can make money. It's just a matter of how much profit I can make!" After saying that, he raised his glass and clinked it lightly with the two of them.

Finally, Mayor Lu said with emotion: "We have gained a lot today! After returning to the office, we will immediately start to formulate a plan, and we hope you can arrange personnel to come and coordinate relevant matters as soon as possible."

Li Xuewu nodded: "Okay, no problem, I'll arrange for someone to check in with you two tomorrow."

After the deal was settled, they started drinking happily and didn't leave until late at night.

The next day, Li Xuewu gathered Liu Guangtian, Xu Damao, Mendun and Plane together early in the morning, told them about his plan to cooperate with the municipal and district governments to build a convenience market, and arranged for them to handle relevant matters.

They are all native Beijingers, and they have been engaged in the real estate industry for a long time, accumulating rich experience and connections, and have a good idea of ​​which places are suitable for building markets.

In addition, they have more opportunities to deal with government departments, so it is most appropriate for them to connect with this project.

As for the Chaoyangmen plot of land, Li Xuewu decided to call Lou Xiaoe and ask her to arrange a professional team to participate in the negotiations and planning work.

As for the demolition and construction work, Li Xuewu handed it over to the companies of Han Chunming and Wang Guozhu. Their companies have rich experience in this area and can complete the demolition and construction work efficiently.

After some tough negotiations, Li Xuewu successfully obtained the development rights for the surrounding area of ​​Chaoyangmen. Of course, such a large plot of land cannot be demolished all at once, so it can only be done step by step.

The first thing to be developed and constructed was the headquarters of the Li Group and the surrounding supporting facilities, as well as a comprehensive shopping mall, a hotel, and several office buildings.