lcionline Chapter 261 To satisfy General Manager Zhao, Gao Qiqiang accomplished an engineering miracle!
Chapter 261 To satisfy General Manager Zhao, Gao Qiqiang accomplished an engineering miracle!
Chapter 261 To satisfy General Manager Zhao, Gao Qiqiang accomplished an engineering miracle!
"So all these potted plants were a gift from Uncle Tai!"
Secretary Wang nodded with a half-smile.
"He is someone who has studied horticulture and bonsai."
"Over the years, the Construction Engineering Group has also undertaken many municipal greening projects in Jinghai."
"I suppose your group has its own nursery, so it's not surprising that you sent over a truckload of nice potted plants!"
Gao Qiqiang smiled, nodded, and bowed, standing like a lackey.
Although Xu Jiang and Bai Jiangbo, who once dominated the underworld of Jinghai, no longer exist, Gao Qiqiang is now the underground boss of Jinghai.
However, in front of Secretary Wang, the confidant of Zhao Lidong, the secretary of the Jinghai Political and Legal Affairs Bureau, Gao Qiqiang naturally dared not show the slightest bit of the imposing and domineering manner that a big shot in the underworld should have.
"Tomorrow is the big day for Huilong Energy Company to be officially unveiled. Many leaders from the province and city will be attending the unveiling ceremony."
"I think it's not enough to just decorate the company interior with this truckload of potted plants. Why don't you also tidy up the road outside?"
As soon as Secretary Wang finished speaking, Gao Qiqiang nodded repeatedly without hesitation.
"Okay, I'll arrange it right away!"
At that moment, Gao Qiqiang didn't think too much.
How much does it actually cost to renovate roads and redo greenery?
Is there enough time in less than 24 hours?
Gao Qiqiang would never even consider these two major issues.
Winning over Secretary Wang's favor will satisfy the provincial and municipal leaders attending tomorrow's ceremony.
No matter how much it costs, Gao Qiqiang is happy to do it!
"Then you'd better get it done quickly. Let's go, Manager Zhong, let's take another look around the office building!"
Secretary Wang and Zhong Xiaoai left.
Gao Qiqiang bent over deeply and it took him a while to stand up.
"You guys hurry up and move the potted plants inside and put them away!"
"If you don't know where to put it, just ask the front desk!"
"Handle everything with care, understand?"
After giving his instructions, Gao Qiqiang hurriedly returned to his Mercedes-Benz.
"Xiao Hu, drive the car to the parking space by the wall up ahead. Let's not block the way here!"
"Okay, Brother Qiang!"
Tang Xiaohu quickly shifted gears and accelerated, driving the Mercedes away.
As for Gao Qiqiang in the back seat, he naturally dialed his godfather Chen Tai's number immediately.
"Hey godfather, I delivered the potted plant, but I ran into Secretary Wang..."
Gao Qiqiang quickly recounted the incident.
Upon hearing this, Chen Tai made a decisive decision.
"This matter is of utmost importance and must be arranged immediately!"
"You're not going anywhere; you'll stay on site and direct operations."
"I'll head back to the group headquarters right now and mobilize all resources to provide you with comprehensive support."
"We can't afford to be stingy with this matter; we must handle it quickly and efficiently, so that Secretary Wang, and especially the leaders at the provincial and municipal levels, know that our construction group is both obedient and capable!"
Gao Qiqiang leaned forward and solemnly stated:
"Okay, godfather, I'm not going anywhere today. Even if I have to stay up all night, I'll definitely get this done!"
"Moreover, I think that if we're going to do it, we should just renovate all four roads around the company, instead of just fixing the section outside the gate."
"After all, the leaders will inevitably take a stroll around the factory area after the unveiling ceremony tomorrow. How can the roads on both sides and the back be left in a dilapidated state?"
After thinking for a moment, Chen Tai said in a deep voice:
"Since that's the case, we might as well do a little more!"
"Take apart all the rotten cement roads from the city center to Huilong Energy and pave them with asphalt!"
"That way, Mr. Zhao and his group won't have any bumps along the way when they travel from the city tomorrow!"
"..."
Gao Qiqiang's mind went blank for a moment.
I thought that renovating the four sections of road around General Manager Zhao's company would be enough to curry favor with him.
I never expected my godfather Chen Tai to be even more ruthless!
They actually want to renovate several kilometers of road for free!
If the project isn't under pressure, and it's just a matter of milling off a layer of cement and then laying a layer of asphalt, a simple road repair wouldn't cost much.
But now, to meet the deadline, the project must be completed in less than a day, which requires mobilizing a large amount of engineering equipment and deploying a large number of construction workers, employing a massive manpower and machinery strategy.
How much will this cost?
Gao Qiqiang didn't have time to calculate anymore.
All he knew was that he wanted to make the road look brand new and to spare the leaders from the discomfort of a bumpy ride.
Ultimately, it's all about satisfying General Manager Zhao!
Jinghai Construction Group is really going all out this time.
"Yes, Godfather, I know what to do!"
After making several phone calls, Gao Qiqiang rolled up his sleeves, got out of the car, and began to personally survey the road conditions.
Soon.
Construction workers, drawn from nearby sites, rushed to the scene with various equipment and materials and immediately began excavating and clearing the unsightly green belts in the middle and on both sides of the road.
Before long, a large number of technicians arrived at the scene and quickly began surveying work. They then developed a construction plan on-site, clarifying the tasks and timelines for each team.
Soon, construction began on four sections of road in front, behind, to the left, and to the right of Huilong Energy Company, with half of the road open to two-way traffic.
One after another, excavators equipped with impact hammers began to break down the concrete road surface with a series of loud thuds.
Previously, the Tang family wielded considerable influence in Jinghai, and many municipal projects in the development zone were undertaken by the Haifu Group.
With their only focus on making money, how could they possibly concentrate on their work?
Therefore, they directly subcontracted or outsourced the work to companies like Jinghai Construction Group.
Some companies even subcontract and further subcontract, skimming profits layer by layer, leaving the contractors with very little money in the end.
However... the contractor still needs to make money, so he naturally has no choice but to cut corners.
As a result, the roads in the development zone had already cracked and become uneven within just a few years of being opened to traffic.
Fortunately, the development zone has not been successful in attracting investment in recent years. Apart from some real estate projects, it has not attracted many companies to settle in.
Otherwise, with enough businesses moving in and vehicles constantly driving over them, these shoddy roads will only deteriorate even faster.
of course.
Everything has pros and cons.
Roads that were once built shoddyly and carelessly are now surprisingly easy to demolish.
When Zhong Xiaoai and her group accompanied Secretary Wang out of the office building in the conference room.
The scene before her eyes left Zhong Xiaoai stunned.
Under the scorching sun.
The area outside the company's main gate had become a bustling construction site.
A loader roared as it pushed construction debris into a dump truck.
In the cleared sections of the road, large numbers of workers wearing safety helmets are busy laying turf and planting trees in the green belts in the middle and on both sides of the road.
These 'lawns' are also special; they have a thick layer of soil that can be laid directly on the ground like a carpet, and when pieced together, they form a large green area.
As for those more precious and beautiful landscaping trees, their roots are also covered with a large clump of native soil. They can be slowly lifted by a crane and planted into the pit.
A faint smell of asphalt wafted through the air.
I looked in the direction the smell was coming from.
Good guy.
On the road leading to the city center, half of the road is under construction, with cement pavement being removed and truckloads of asphalt being laid.
Because there are too many trucks hauling asphalt, and the asphalt is exposed to the scorching sun after being laid, the air is filled with the smell of asphalt.
This moment.
What Zhong Xiaoai felt was not how efficient and powerful Jinghai's construction engineering industry was.
Rather, it was a genuine feeling that rights were being embodied at that moment.
Just because of Secretary Wang's few words...
All for tomorrow's unveiling ceremony of Huilong Energy Company...
Chen Tai's Jinghai Construction Group can afford to invest heavily and carry out intensive construction projects.
The deployment of so much engineering equipment and construction personnel, and the consumption of so much construction material, lawn, and trees, are all significant.
It's obviously difficult to estimate how much it will cost, but Jinghai Construction Group clearly won't ask anyone to foot the bill.
"It's so good to have power!"
Zhong Xiaoai sighed inwardly.
Immediately afterwards, she couldn't help but recall the past.
Looking back, his father, Zhong Zhengguo, had not yet been brought down, and he was still working at the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.
Presumably, back then, if there had been such a need, there would have been plenty of people willing to go to such lengths to curry favor and ingratiate themselves.
It's a pity that time cannot be turned back, and there's no medicine for regret in this world.
Otherwise, if I had to do it all over again, I would never make the same stupid mistake again.
What do you need to do for Cai Chenggong?
What does the bankruptcy and closure of Dafeng Factory have to do with my family?
If you don't have any connection with Tsai Chenggong in the first place, you won't be dragged into his mess later.
It's even less likely that her father would be dismissed from his post and her husband would be arrested, leaving her with no face to continue working within the system.
But what's the use of thinking about these things now?
As for Secretary Wang...
He stood with his hands behind his back, looking at Gao Qiqiang, who was sweating profusely and directing the construction under the scorching sun, and just smiled faintly.
All of this seemed perfectly ordinary.
As the Audi sedan slowly pulled up in front of us.
Secretary Wang smiled and glanced sideways at the stunned Zhong Xiaoai.
"Manager Zhong, let's make the adjustments as we've discussed!"
"I'll come again at seven o'clock tomorrow morning, and we'll do a final comprehensive check-up together!"
Zhong Xiaoai nodded repeatedly.
I watched as Secretary Wang opened the door himself, got into the Audi, and drove away.
It suddenly dawned on me that I should have opened the door for him.
"Ugh! My brain!!"
"Does he still think he's from a privileged family?"
"If I weren't the public relations manager of Huilong Group, and someone who works for President Zhao in other people's eyes, why would someone with power like Secretary Wang show me any respect?"
Zhong Xiaoai felt somewhat guilty.
Seeing the Audi sedan slowly drive out of the factory gate, pass through the reserved access road, and turn towards the city, it suddenly stopped.
Upon closer inspection, it turned out that the Audi had stopped on its own.
Then, wearing a shirt and trousers, and a helmet, Gao Qiqiang, whose shirt was soaked with sweat from exhaustion, approached the Audi with a smile.
Seeing him bent over, nodding repeatedly with a smile, I don't know what Secretary Wang said to him, but it was obviously a few words of praise.
As the Audi drove further and further away, Gao Qiqiang kept nodding and bowing, waving with a beaming smile.
This is Jinghai, which is almost mid-July!
The sun was scorching hot.
When the sun shines on your body, it feels like being burned by fire, burning intensely.
But what does this scorching heat matter in order to climb the social ladder?
Even so, many people would love nothing more than this!
but……
Zhong Xiaoai thought about it again.
And aren't I the same now?
We must do our best to complete the tasks assigned by Zhao Ruilong.
Only then can we earn more money, have a better life, and allow our father, Zhong Zhengguo, to enjoy his later years in peace after his release from prison.
"Let's go, Mr. Feng. The construction group is working hard, let's make some adjustments as well!"
"The Linjiang TV station will be covering the unveiling ceremony tomorrow, so we absolutely cannot afford any mistakes!!"
Before turning away.
Zhong Xiaoai glanced at Gao Qiqiang from afar.
After seeing Secretary Wang off, he continued to direct the construction work under the scorching sun.
Compared to himself, Gao Qiqiang's starting conditions were truly dire.
It is said that his parents died early, and he made a living by selling fish at the Jiuchang Street vegetable market with a little compensation.
It is already remarkable that one person can support three siblings and even send his younger brother and sister to university.
Even more surprisingly, he managed to seize the opportunity to take down Xu Jiang, a powerful figure in the Jinghai underworld, marry Chen Shuting, the wife of another powerful figure, Bai Jiangbo, and even become Chen Tai's godfather.
On the surface, he is the deputy general manager of Jinghai Construction Group, engaged in engineering construction and real estate development. In private, he is also a powerful figure in Jinghai's underground business, with numerous shady businesses such as casinos, nightclubs, and sand pits.
A grassroots person from the bottom of society was able to defy fate in such a way.
What does Gao Qiqiang rely on?
Having not read many books, he clearly lacked intelligence and wisdom.
His strength lies in his keen ability to seize opportunities.
Seize every opportunity that arises.
That's why he was able to defy fate and succeed more and more.
He devoted himself to the renovation of Huilong Energy Company's factory area and did his best to complete the project.
The company is about to be officially established, and he has been sending potted plants and renovating the surrounding roads.
All these efforts will certainly not be in vain.
When Zhao Ruilong arrives tomorrow, he will see the completely renovated company and its surroundings.
How could one not think that the Construction Group is good and that Gao Qiqiang is capable?
The human heart is made of flesh.
Zhao Ruilong is also quite loyal and sentimental.
Having gained his appreciation and trust, Gao Qiqiang has no worries about making money in the future.
Just like Gao Qiqiang's younger brother, Gao Qisheng.
When Zhao Ruilong and his sister came to Jinghai to investigate the Xiaolingtong (a type of mobile phone) business, they gave their introductions without reservation.
Later, when Huilong Electronics began manufacturing Longxing Xiaolingtong (a type of mobile phone), Gao Qisheng readily became its distributor.
As for investing in building a chain of internet cafes and becoming an authorized distributor of Huilong computers and Huilong MP3 players...
They didn't care whether they could make money or not; they just went all out, stockpiling and buying more.
and so……
By clinging to Zhao Ruilong's coattails, Gao Qisheng easily amassed a fortune of over 100 million yuan.
As Huilong Group launches more and more high-tech products, Gao Qisheng continues to expand his marketing network.
It's quite possible that Gao Qisheng could amass a fortune of tens or even hundreds of billions within a few years.
If Gao Qiqiang, who is involved in engineering and real estate, could also get on Zhao Ruilong's good side...
Sooner or later, he will be able to easily replace Chen Tai and become a prominent figure in Jinghai City and even Linjiang Province.
"Keep it up, brothers!"
"If you're hungry, just go eat a boxed lunch!"
"If you're thirsty, go get an iced drink!"
"We must not stop for a moment, we must work overtime!"
"If we do a good job today, I'll give everyone a big red envelope, at least a thousand yuan each!"
Gao Qiqiang shouted loudly to encourage everyone's enthusiasm.
Under the reward, there must be a brave man.
They could eat as much boxed lunch as they wanted and drink as much beverage as they wanted.
After it's all over, there's at least a big red envelope of 1,000 yuan.
A thousand yuan—that was an incredibly tempting sum for the workers.
Many office workers in small cities don't even earn a thousand yuan a month after taxes.
Ever since.
Driven by substantial financial incentives, not a single person slacked off.
With the supply of various machinery and materials readily available, the construction progress is also rapid.
Around midnight, Zhong Xiaoai finished her overtime work and was preparing to return to her hotel in the city.
She was surprised to find that all the roads around the company had been completely transformed.
The potholed and dilapidated cement road has been completely renovated into a smooth asphalt road.
The unsightly roadside greenery has been completely replaced with attractive flowers, grasses, and lush plants.
The road markings are brand new, and the newly installed streetlights are gleaming.
Even the main road back to the city center has been completely renovated and is now incredibly smooth and unobstructed.
The sheer scale of the renovation and the remarkable efficiency of the work truly amazed Zhong Xiaoai.
What is a country known as the "infrastructure powerhouse"?
Isn't this the most accurate depiction?
As long as you're willing to pay any price, the construction speed is truly beyond imagination.
As the taxi entered the city, Zhong Xiaoai looked back at the main road of the development zone, which had undergone a dramatic transformation.
"That's power, its unique allure!"
"I wonder what new tricks Gao Qiqiang will have up his sleeve at the unveiling ceremony!"