Chapter 56 Throwing the Tablet Down in Anger

ince he had not yet turned eighteen, the priority was education rather than criminal responsibility. However, this still meant the end of his student life.Both Su Can and Chen Cong noticed each other:...Chapter 56: A Stirring Reaction

When Ceng Quanming decided to allocate the Xinghai Square construction plan to Engineering Bureau Four, it caused a great uproar.

The Xia Hai newspaper engaged in heated discussions and commentaries. One article titled "Progress or Regression Did We Lose a White-Eyed Wolf Only to Attract a Scavenger" strongly criticized Ceng Quanming's decision-making.

Comments suggested that Xia Hai Engineering Bureau Four had reached a stage where it was better off dead than alive, and relevant city leaders should conduct further assessments rather than adhering to outdated practices for the sake of an old enterprise. More importantly, they should consider construction units eager to develop and invigorate Xia Hai City.

Hong Xiaotian pondered over this newspaper with its concealed agenda, sighing at Ceng Quanming, "Old Zeng, do you think we should hold back for now"

It was important to note that Hong Xiaotian had gained an upper hand in this power struggle thanks to Ceng Quanming securing many votes. Now, with Ceng Quanming attempting another move, it seemed he intended to favor his relatives, which appeared too aggressive for Hong Xiaotian's liking. He feared Liu Lan and Wang Jirong might stage a comeback; after all, even if weakened, creating major conflicts with the top leader wouldn't benefit them.

Ceng Quanming glanced at Hong Xiaotian, hesitated for a moment as he seemed to understand the other's concerns, then sighed, "Mayor Hong, it’s not that I’m trying to leverage my seniority. The Xinghai Square project requires standards set for tourist cities, and currently no company in Xia Hai City has the capability or can complete such projects within such a short timeframe. Within one year, building this scale of construction is impossible for any company in Xia Hai City and its affiliated towns. If we seek external assistance, it would be a significant financial burden on Xia Hai’s budget. Currently, several well-known provincial construction groups don’t have plans to proceed either! Our comrades may not manage to secure such support!"

Red Xiaotian nodded, and he felt a bit ashamed. He had been influenced by the bureaucratic atmosphere to some extent, naturally attributing many issues to利益鬥爭, thus neglecting the bigger picture.

"Finance, finance is currently our biggest challenge; several investment projects have stalled due to lack of funds!" Red Xiaotian frowned. Serving as the mayor was a tough job, akin to a housewife living frugally and carefully.

"True, while the Fourth Engineering Division does indeed have a poor reputation and has recently encountered some issues, we should view these problems historically. The mistakes of predecessors shouldn't be passed on to successors nor can one make sweeping judgments. The parent company of the Fourth Engineering Division, Dayong Construction Group, is a well-known enterprise within the province with considerable technical strength both in terms of hard and soft power. Back then, when they undertook the repair work for the Southwest Dam project and raced against time to advance urban construction progress, they were like tanks with strong experience and resilience. The Fourth Engineering Division can mobilize substantial technical resources within its group; this is exactly what we need now."

Red Xiaotian pondered for a while before asking, "If we don't give the project to them, will Xiahai City have to wait another few years"

Another few years—how many more years did he have A city may develop slowly, but it never ages. However, those who work in the city gradually grow old.

Zeng Quaming didn't say anything; Red Xiaotian nodded and took the documents from the table. He retrieved a Parker pen from his pocket and swiftly signed where needed: "I'll see how many resources佟建軍can調動from their parent company!"

The decision to appoint the Fourth Engineering Division as the contractor for constructing Star Sea Square in Xiahai City suddenly became public, triggering widespread reactions.

In the headquarters of Rongcheng Great榕Construction Group, Zhao Xin was running around with several colleagues from the engineering department. He and Tong Jianjun were well-known as close buddies; within the Great榕Construction Group, he held the position of Budget Section chief and now he was helping Tong Jianjun handle matters related to the Xiahai Star Sea Square budget, an event that had caused a stir throughout various departments.

Even Tong Jianjun's wife, who had complained about him for half her life due to his lack of success, recently mentioned him with a look of pride on her face.

No one could have imagined that Tong Jianjun, who had been struggling within the Group for over ten years, would actually secure a key urban construction project in Xiahai City. Everyone knew that Great榕Construction Group operated several branch engineering offices across several counties and cities in the province; this time around, none of the dispatched office managers could report any substantial projects or significant challenges to the Group without looking worried and distressed. Among them, Xiahai City was the worst case, with the Group's influence at an all-time low. Under these circumstances, Tong Jianjun managed to break through, clearly demonstrating his capability.

These branch engineering offices were starting to show signs of decline, and people within the Group knew that when they completely deteriorated, it would be time for the Group to reluctantly cut them loose.

Tong Jianjun's remarkable comeback silenced any opposing factions. Even Old Liǔ, the president of Great榕Construction Group, expressed satisfaction: "This Jianjun boy still has some talent! He hasn't wasted our efforts in nurturing him!"

Even a legendary old man who often wore his military uniform and carried a redwood cane within his own courtyard praised Tong Jianjun's performance. Under these circumstances, Zhao Xin faced no resistance as he quickly secured the first budget allocation for the project. Personnel dispatched to Xiahai City were selected from various departments; Old Liǔ was generous with his resources, sending only elite staff from within the Group.

The reinforcements arrived at Xiahai Airport on a special flight at 3:30 PM.

Tong Jianjun, Su Licheng, and some city leaders related to the major urban construction project of Xiahai City's Star Sea Square were also present to welcome them.

The core team dispatched by the engineering group arrived from the plane. They shook hands firmly; under the cool breeze in Xiahai City, they represented this city's emerging construction force and felt a sense that the era of grand-scale construction was making a comeback.

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Of course, for Su Zhan who rides to school every morning at an appointed time, this world still feels peaceful. There are people from outside eating breakfast in front of red-faced street vendors selling spicy noodles and rice noodles; there are girls jumping onto the train hurriedly on the platform; a few bicycles occasionally pass by on the road.

The breathtaking events and power struggles happening within adult circles seem to still be unrelated to him right now. It's as if one thousand meters beneath the sea, regardless of how turbulent the waves above are, this place remains wondrous, silent, and tranquil, as if nothing has happened at all.

In such an environment, under the backdrop of the daily rise and fall of the sun, we quietly move through our mundane years, enduring the pain of certain eras that cannot help but seize us.

======his classmates' houses. This was tacitly allowed by Su Cen's parents as a form of indulgence.As Su Cen's academic performance surpassed that of this semester and his influence within the family increa...