Reborn as a Noble's Son-Chapter 928 - 884 The Road Ahead is Full of Hardships

Chapter 928: Chapter 884 The Road Ahead is Full of Hardships

Chapter 928 -884 The Road Ahead is Full of Hardships

Nie Zhenbang made his intention clear with those words. Obviously, he didn’t want to discuss the matter of Zhu Clan Group’s bid for the Huaxia Group any further.

This didn’t surprise the officials from Lizhou City much. As their former leader, they were well aware of Nie Zhenbang’s work style and attitude towards people. They hadn’t come with any intention of causing trouble, not Yan Fengjiao, nor Fan Zhenming, and not even Zhu Lufeng.

The goal of Zhu Lufeng was actually quite straightforward: the construction company under the Zhu umbrella had become the second in the Xibei Autonomous Region to obtain a top-tier construction qualification. This allowed the Zhu company to take part in many construction projects that were inaccessible to others.

Now, what Zhu Construction lacked was not qualifications or capital, but opportunities for projects. With the introductions made by the leaders of Lizhou City, Zhu Construction would at least leave an impression on Nie Zhenbang. When the time came for bidding and awards, this could ensure a fair chance for the Zhu Clan Group. Zhu Lufeng wasn’t looking for favoritism, but a fair opportunity.

At this moment, Yan Fengjiao said with a smile, “Former Mayor, I have settled down.”

As she spoke, a shy expression appeared on Yan Fengjiao’s face, and she glanced at Zhu Lufeng next to her with a serene yet intentional look.

It was understandable for Yan Fengjiao to have complex feelings. She could still recall vividly the time when someone had come to the Li County Party Committee compound without regard for her dignity as a woman to make a scene, and the firm, solid shoulders in the two-bedroom house across from the county committee’s family area.

Next to her, Fan Zhenming laughed and said, “Former leader, perhaps you are not aware. Four years ago, Mayor Yan and Boss Zhu were married.”

Hearing this, Nie Zhenbang was briefly stunned, showing a touch of surprise. Then he nodded, his feelings toward Yan Fengjiao filled with sympathy and pity. Now that Yan Fengjiao had found her belonging and happiness, Nie Zhenbang genuinely wished her well.

After nodding, Nie Zhenbang stood up and said with great solemnity, “Fengjiao, President Zhu, congratulations.”

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Zhu Lufeng’s face was filled with happiness, which showed that he truly cared for Yan Fengjiao.

“Director Nie, thank you. Originally, we wanted to invite you, but considering your busy schedule, we did not wish to disturb you. When we have the opportunity, we will definitely make it up to you,” Zhu Lufeng said with a smile.

As a businessman, Zhu Lufeng knew the ropes well. Nie Zhenbang then earnestly and carefully inquired about the recent development trends and planning approach of Lizhou City. Seeing that Lizhou City continued to uphold a sustainable development strategy, Nie Zhenbang was very pleased.

He nodded and said, “I am relieved that the economic development of Lizhou City is doing well. Now, in the entire Northwest Region, Lizhou’s economic output ranks among the top nationwide and first in the Northwest. This has much to do with the united Lizhou City Party Committee and the leadership’s implementation of the sustainable development strategy and the scientific development concept. For this, I am very satisfied and grateful. However, as the economy continues to grow, there will inevitably be various problems. These issues have already emerged in developed areas such as the eastern coastal regions. You will need to judge the times and progress, learn from the good experiences and methods of the developed areas, and maintain Lizhou City’s continuous and rapid development.”

After the exchange with the representatives from Lizhou City at the Gold Sail Hotel and arranging rooms for Yan Fengjiao and Fan Zhenming, Nie Zhenbang and Nie Jiamin finally left the hotel.

Wu Li had already brought the car over, parking it at the hotel entrance. Yun Fei stepped out ahead to open the car door. Nie Zhenbang and Nie Jiamin got into the car one after another.

“Boss, shall we go back to Factory 38?” Wu Li turned and asked.

Nie Zhenbang nodded, then turned to Nie Jiamin and said, “Second Brother, come and sit at my place.”

Without any hesitation or refusal, Nie Jiamin smiled and replied, “Sure, I’ll take a look at your domain.”

It was about a ten-kilometer journey from Ganzhou City to the Factory 38 headquarters. Nie Jiamin looked out of the car window at the scene outside and said, “Third Brother, your road ahead seems quite difficult this time.”

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That statement made Nie Zhenbang hesitate for a moment. He was clear about the meaning behind Nie Jiamin’s words. The road ahead was fraught with difficulties; taking over the Huaxia Group project meant dealing with endless troubles. It was now certain that many people across the country were watching closely. In Jingcheng, various families would inevitably pay attention. Nie Zhenbang had a profound understanding of these people—they were like a swarm of flies that would never miss an opportunity to exploit a vulnerability, a pack of bloodthirsty wolves.

The reason for the obstacles lay right here—for Huaxia Group’s infrastructure construction alone, this was undoubtedly an attractive massive cake. When the time came, it would all depend on Nie Zhenbang’s skill and ability, whether he could satisfy everyone. How he would manage the situation was yet to be seen.

A single misstep, for Nie Zhenbang, would surely entail offending many. This was the crux of the difficulties Nie Jiamin spoke of.

Additionally, the background of Huaxia Group destined Nie Zhenbang to frequently interact with various military district officials in the future. How to coordinate the relationships between these military districts was another critical key.

At this moment, Nie Zhenbang’s brow raised slightly, but he spoke with immense confidence, “Difficulties? Little brother, rest assured, I am fully prepared for this. I will deal with any issue that arises and bury any problem that surfaces. In terms of the infrastructure construction of Huaxia Group, I’ve made up my mind—as long as there’s nothing about me that others can legitimately criticize, I’m not afraid of anyone trying to pick a fault.”

As he expressed these sentiments, a powerful self-assurance was evident on Nie Zhenbang’s face. Huaxia Group’s construction projects had significant characteristics: large capital, substantial investment, easy construction, quick schedule, and less arrangement for high-precision technology. The high-tech aspects were mostly subject to additional arrangements by the state, making Huaxia Group an enticing prospect.

Once this avenue was opened, there would surely come waves of immense pressure. Therefore, Nie Zhenbang had long decided to cut off this path—from the start, it was to be business by the books, everything done by procedure. If you secured a project, it was by your own ability; if not, having been outcompeted by others, don’t blame me. In doing so, he would still offend some, but Nie Zhenbang was clear that failing to do this would likely result in offending even more.

Consider this, for example—if, for the construction of a factory building, top leaders from several provinces called to pull strings, who should you favor? And what if there were a plea from an even higher level? There is only one project to give—favoring one person would inevitably displease the others. Rather than this, it’s better to conduct affairs formally. While others might feel uncomfortable, at least they wouldn’t be completely alienated.

Nie Jiamin was no longer the blunt youngster from Yu Ying School of those years. His many years of military career had matured him considerably. Smiling, he said, “If you have this foundation in your heart, then I’m relieved. As the old saying goes, wealth does not last beyond three generations. We are now at the third generation. You’re not unaware of big brother’s situation. Nowadays, our family is not having an easy time.”

What Nie Jiamin alluded to, Nie Zhenbang was well aware of—it included these factors of an uncertain future.

Leaving aside the old man. The core leadership stratum had reached the peak of power and prestige in various aspects. The old man’s life could be described with one phrase: dying without regrets.

By relying on the old man’s remaining influence, and having chosen the right side during the early eighties’ upheaval, the second generation of the Nie family achieved success—this was largely due to being given special consideration. However, for Nie Zhenbang’s generation, the three brothers, plus Nie Ziyu, the situation was a bit more awkward.

For Nie Jialei, Nie Jiamin, and Nie Ziyu, their abilities could only be considered average. Credits always run out eventually, just like favors. Once a person’s gone, lights out, whatever merits they had earned are used up. Aspiring for great achievements was hardly realistic.

The elder brother, Nie Jialei, is now just a deputy governor of Yanbei Province and does not even wear the badge of a standing committee member—the most typical example. Nie Jiamin, slightly better off than Nie Jialei, isn’t much better off either.

Now, the Nie family’s hopes rest on Nie Zhenbang. This was also the reason for Nie Jiamin’s sentiment that wealth does not last beyond three generations.

After prosperity comes decline, from yang comes yin—such is the law of nature, and an iron fact. If Nie Zhenbang couldn’t rise to the occasion, the Nie family’s decline was inevitable. At present, the Nie family had two deputy national leaders and a central committee member in its ranks, a moment of glory. If Nie Zhenbang could not seize the moment to ascend, then maintaining even a single provincial or ministerial-level position would be quite good. In other words, the Nie family was already on a downward trajectory.

Sighing, Nie Zhenbang said, “Let’s take it one step at a time. My whole life, as President Qiao evaluated, has been fraught with danger, taking unconventional paths. That I’ve come this far is already very fortunate. As for the future, I don’t have a clear certainty myself.”

Seeing the worried look on Nie Jiamin’s face beside him, Nie Zhenbang smiled, seeming to return to the days when they started Wal-Mart together, spirited and fearless like a young calf unaware of the tiger’s danger.

Now, both having reached middle age, their mentalities were gradually changing, “Little brother, why the long face? Rest assured, I always remember certain things. I won’t be as impulsive as I used to be.”

As he spoke, the car came to a stop. Wu Li turned his head and said, “Boss, we’ve arrived.” (

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