Economic Development Zone.

Fan Wanli was working in his office.

Suddenly.

The office door was pushed open from the outside without any notification or permission.

"You go out first."

Fan Wanli looked up and, upon clearly seeing who barged in, dismissed his nervous secretary.

"Young Master Zhou, what brings you here today?"

Fan Wanli didn’t show anger, instead he stood up to greet him warmly. For a deeply established local entrepreneur like him to act this way, the visitor’s identity, needless to say, was remarkable.

Zhou Shaohua.

For the grassroots people of Sha City, perhaps he was not well-known, but his contribution to Green Land’s development to its current scale was indispensable.

For those plots that made Green Land a fortune, without his strong support, their fate would have been uncertain.

What made him so capable?

The leading figure governing Sha City, who also bore the surname Zhou, was his aunt. Is that enough?

"Chairman Fan, we’ve got trouble."

The "shadow shareholder" behind Green Land, Young Master Zhou, walked straight to the sofa and sat down, speaking directly without any pretense of formality.

Fan Wanli, someone experienced, over fifty, having founded such a vast enterprise, was no stranger to turmoil. Even though he noticed an unusual shadow on the visitor’s face, he remained composed and patiently sat down beside him, three seats apart.

"What’s happened?"

"The province has sent down an inspection team."

Young Master Zhou’s tone was somber and honest.

Fan Wanli’s eyes flickered, then quickly regained calm.

"Isn’t that quite normal? The whole country is conducting anti-corruption and anti-crime campaigns, this is the current main trend."

"So Young Master Zhou, no need to worry, it’s not the first time, wait a while and it’ll pass."

"This time, it’s different."

Zhou Shaohua’s eyes were sharp, like a cheetah sensing an unknown threat and entering a state of alert.

"My aunt didn’t receive any notice, she only learned of it once the inspection team entered Sha City."

Upon hearing this, Fan Wanli slightly furrowed his brow. As a successful businessman, one needs to learn more than just business skills; political sensitivity is crucial!

As the leading figure, for the province to send an inspection team down without any prior notice is extremely unusual.

"The higher the winds and waves, the steadier the footing must be. Young Master Zhou, many troubles actually don’t exist; they are just imagined."

Experience brings wisdom.

In terms of composure, the older Fan Wanli was evidently superior to his counterpart.

Young Master Zhou, who could turn things into gold in Sha City, fell silent, then broke out another shocking revelation.

"Gao Xingrong was taken away by the inspection team."

Upon hearing this, the stable as a mountain Fan Wanli could no longer suppress the impact the news brought him, his expression showed noticeable fluctuation.

Just a few days ago.

He was drinking and chatting merrily with this dean Gao.

"Why?"

"Yet unknown. But I have a feeling, an ominous premonition. Gao Xingrong helped us with so many things, the inspection team comes, they immediately take him."

Zhou Shaohua paused, looking at his partner, "Chairman Fan, do you feel like they came prepared?"

Emotions are contagious.

No longer as steady, Fan Wanli, experienced, also furrowed his brow.

"Can we get him out?"

Young Master Zhou shook his head, "My aunt said, abandon that thought."

Fan Wanli remained silent, then said after a while, "Is there a way to make him keep his mouth shut?"

"Gao Xingrong, you know. Greedy, lustful, weak-willed, expecting him to withstand is difficult."

"His daughter has joined Green Land."

Fan Wanli suddenly said.

After years of cooperation, naturally, a tacit understanding had developed. With just a glance, Young Master Zhou instantly understood the other’s meaning.

Capital accumulation is always bloody.

No one’s wealth comes from the wind.

"When did it happen?"

"Not long ago."

Fan Wanli did not elaborate further, keeping it concise and to the point, "He only has this one daughter, and even a ruthless tiger doesn’t eat its cubs."

Young Master Zhou showed a thoughtful expression, then nodded.

"That could be a solution. But, silencing him isn’t enough; we also need to clean up our own dust, keep gossip at bay."

"Yes, Sha City is, after all, a civilized and sanitary city."

After speaking, Fan Wanli pondered for a moment, then called his secretary in.

"Inform Lu Xu to come over right away."

Before long, Lu Xu, the general head of Greenfield Phase II, briskly entered the office.

"Chairman."

He saw a man of similar age sitting with the chairman on the sofa but did not recognize him.

The reason was simple.

Not high enough level.

As a senior executive of Green Land, he could make those so-called big shots nervously stand in his office, but there is always a higher mountain.

Human society, after all, is a cruel food chain enveloped in the guise of civilization.

"Arrange for the construction team to enter Greenfield Phase II, by tomorrow at the latest the site must resume activity."

Lu Xu was caught off guard.

Resume construction?

Wasn’t the lawsuit just won?

Baffled though he was, with present company, he certainly wouldn’t openly question the chairman’s decision.

"Yes, I’ll handle it right away."

"Chairman Fan is indeed decisive and swift, Zhou admires him."

After Lu Xu entered, Young Master Zhou didn’t say a word; once Lu Xu was gone, Young Master Zhou spoke, seemingly less burdened between the eyebrows.

"So many notable figures in Sha City have vanished, only Chairman Fan continues to stand tall, there truly is a reason."

"It’s all thanks to Young Master Zhou’s support."

Business mutual flattery is inevitable, a social etiquette successful people must follow.

"Chairman Fan shouldn’t say that. Green Land’s contributions to Sha City are evident; my aunt often says that companies like Green Land should be strongly supported."

"Thank Mayor Zhou for the acknowledgment, we will indeed strive harder, not disappoint the expectations of the people of Sha City, not disappoint the government’s expectations."

Young Master Zhou nodded, "Then I won’t disturb Chairman Fan any longer."

"Young Master Zhou, take care."

After seeing him off, Fan Wanli called Lu Xu again.

"Chairman."

"The Greenfield Phase II project, handle with caution. It’s not about speed, we need to let the outside world see our commitment to deliver the homes."

Lu Xu understood the hint; to dawdle, essentially, make it look like work is ongoing.

Such tactics, what real estate player isn’t skilled in them?

"I understand, Chairman."

"The Phase II homeowners, also need good reassuring. Buying our homes reflects their confidence in us; we can’t betray that trust. If any issues arise, report to me immediately."

Lu Xu sensed something unusual; the Chairman wasn’t usually so verbose. Could it be trouble brewing?

Wasn’t the lawsuit settled?

"Rest assured, Chairman, I know what to do."