Around three in the afternoon, the sun began to set in the west, casting a large shadow on the sandy bank near the Yellow River.
Wisps of smoke curled upwards, the campfire blazed, and branches crackled with crisp sounds.
Four bare-chested men sat on the soft sand, a fish roasting on the fire.
Lacking seasonings, they made do with instant noodle flavor packets.
And indeed, fish roasted with instant noodle seasoning had a unique flavor.
“If I’d known there were fish here, I would have brought some alcohol!”
While eating the roasted fish for lunch, Qin Erge, gnawing on his fish and sipping mineral water, occasionally taking bites of instant noodles, said with regret.
His words were immediately met with nods from everyone.
“Next time, next time we come, we must bring alcohol!”
“And various cooking seasonings!”
Bai Xiaoguang summarized the shortcomings of this trip.
“Xiao Chuan, we’ve seen all the places we needed to see today. What’s your decision?”
After a chat, Qin Yang suddenly got down to business.
Qin Erge and Bai Xiaoguang, who had been joking and playing, also stopped and turned their gazes to Qin Chuan’s face.
Seeing everyone looking at him, Qin Chuan pondered for a few seconds and then said, “What do you guys think? How is this place?”
“Of course, I think there are no problems!”
Qin Erge spoke first, “The only drawback to this place is that a road needs to be built from the mountaintop, otherwise, there are no other disadvantages!”
“It’s not very far from our county town, and the location is so flat. I imagine a lot of sand has accumulated in the depths of this Yellow River.”
“I agree with Qin Gang’s opinion!”
Bai Xiaoguang also chimed in, “If we truly want to compete with Han Shifei, this sandy beach is the most suitable.”
At this point, Qin Yang also spoke, “When I was fishing earlier, I specifically scooped up the river sand from the depths with my hand and found that the sand here is fine and soft, of high quality, with very few impurities.”
“Everyone is so optimistic about the waters of Jiulong Bay?”
Qin Chuan scanned the faces of the three men with interest.
Qin Yang, Qin Gang, and Bai Xiaoguang all nodded, looking on with anticipation.
A brilliant smile spread across Qin Chuan’s face as he slowly said, “Then, since that’s the case, let’s get started!”
“When we get back, I’ll first find some connections to get the sand quarry permit!”
“Then we’ll split into two groups. One group will go to procure sand suction dredgers, and the other will be responsible for finding excavators and loaders to build the road.”
As Qin Chuan finished speaking, Qin Yang, Qin Yang, and Bai Xiaoguang’s faces showed unconcealable excitement. Their morale was high, and they were eager to start immediately!
As dusk approached, the four men rode two motorcycles back to the county town.
The next morning, Qin Chuan found Ye Qingping and Wang Ping’an.
“You want to open a sand quarry?!”
Ye Qingping and Wang Ping’an were both surprised when they heard Qin Chuan’s words.
“Yes!”
Qin Chuan said affirmatively, “Since there’s no possibility of reconciliation with Han Shifei, I’ll go all out to deal with him!”
“For years, Han Shifei has monopolized all the sand quarries in Yongnan County, effectively controlling the lifeline of Yongnan County. Any sand quarry owner from other counties or cities who wanted to enter our county was driven back by him through various means!”
“The prices of sand quarries in the entire county are controlled by him alone, and he has harmed the interests of countless people.”
“I think it’s time to break this situation!”
Qin Chuan spoke with conviction, his dark eyes fixed on Ye Qingping and Wang Ping’an.
“County Magistrate, Brother Wang, you are not ordinary citizens. You should clearly understand how detrimental this situation is to the development of a county.”
“From ancient times to the present, monopoly has been a synonym for evil. Its harm is enormous. Whether it is the state or the common people, no one wants to see a single entity dominate. ”
“Especially, County Magistrate, you are ambitious and want to make achievements starting from Yongnan County. This monopolistic tumor of Han Shifei must be removed, otherwise, your new city construction plan will be constantly obstructed. This is not a situation you want to see, right?”
In the office, Ye Qingping’s face turned as dark as water at Qin Chuan’s words, his fingers tapping lightly on the desk.
Wang Ping’an stared intently at Qin Chuan, a violent ripple in the depths of his eyes.
It seemed that Qin Chuan’s words today far exceeded his expectations.
After a long pause, Ye Qingping looked up, “Have you found a suitable site for the sand quarry?”
“Found it!”
“Where is it located?”
Ye Qingping pressed.
“Jiulong Bay!”
Qin Chuan did not hide anything. He and Ye Qingping were already on the same boat now. Moreover, to obtain the sand quarry permit, he needed their help. Otherwise, it would be difficult to obtain.
Therefore, there was no need to conceal it.
“Jiulong Bay? I seem to have seen this name there before.”
Ye Qingping seemed confused and immediately instructed Wang Ping’an, “Go get the map.”
After all, he had only been in Yongnan County for a short time and couldn’t remember some of the remote places.
Soon, Wang Ping’an took out a large map from his drawer and spread it on the desk.
“County Magistrate, Jiulong Bay is right here!”
Qin Chuan reached out and pointed to the location of Jiulong Bay.
Ye Qingping and Wang Ping’an leaned in to observe carefully.
Qin Chuan took the opportunity to explain the situation of Jiulong Bay. Ye Qingping and Wang Ping’an finally showed expressions of realization.
They thought, if Jiulong Bay was such a good place, how could Han Shifei let it go? It turned out that a direct road to the riverbank still needed to be built.
This was a significant investment!
“Qin Chuan!”
Wang Ping’an frowned, “We might be able to help you with other matters, but we are afraid we cannot help with the construction of the road! The government treasury is also very tight now! There is no extra money to subsidize you! And there is no legitimate reason!”
“It’s okay!”
“I will handle the road myself, but on the premise that I still need to trouble you to provide a letter of approval, which can reduce some subsequent troubles.”
Qin Chuan said very decisively and concisely.
He had already thought of this before coming, so he was mentally prepared.
Hearing that Qin Chuan did not need subsidies and planned to build a road by himself, Wang Ping’an showed a surprised expression.
Ye Qingping also said, “Building a road is no small matter, and it requires a large sum of money. Are you really willing to take such a big risk?”
“You can’t catch a wolf without sacrificing your child!”
“I have no way back now, don’t I?”
Qin Chuan said with a smile.
Ye Qingping and Wang Ping’an exchanged glances, and a glint of shrewdness flickered in their eyes.
After a long pause, Ye Qingping said to Wang Ping’an, “Ping’an, then you help Qin Chuan with the follow-up. Go visit the Industrial and Commercial Bureau and the Land and Resources Bureau.”
“Okay, County Magistrate!”
Wang Ping’an nodded.