469: Build a subway

If he were to focus solely on real estate just because he saw it was profitable, how would he be any different from other real estate developers?

"President Qian, I was wrong!"

"Your words have made me understand what vision and what breadth of mind truly mean!"

Pang Chengye was utterly impressed with Qian Ziyong.

Pang Chengye sighed, "I finally understand now why those strategists in ancient times, despite being incredibly talented and seemingly omnipotent, still chose to follow a single lord."

"Some things aren't just about being smart."

"Those who can be a lord must possess an indomitable will and an incredibly clear objective!"

He felt ashamed.

He had almost led Qian Ziyong astray.

If Qian Ziyong were to focus solely on making money in real estate, then Feihuang Group would also just become an ordinary real estate developer!

Although it would indeed make money, it would be just like any other company, becoming one of the countless enterprises.

Qian Ziyong said, "Then the matter of building the subway is entrusted to you!"

"If anything comes up, just go find Qin Jianming!"

"Understood!" Pang Chengye nodded heavily.

He felt a glorious sense of mission in his heart.

Pang Chengye was about to leave when he suddenly remembered and said, "President Qian, when you were just talking to me, I was afraid I wouldn't remember, so I recorded it."

Qian Ziyong waved his hand, "I've already said, I, Qian Ziyong, always act with a clear conscience; a recording is fine."

Pang Chengye left with the recording.

...

Pang Chengye walked downstairs with surging enthusiasm; the thought that Feihuang Group was not just an enterprise focused solely on making money, but one with a sense of social responsibility, filled Pang Chengye with emotion.

When he returned home, Pang Chengye's wife saw his radiant face and asked curiously, "What did you do?"

"Did you play basketball?"

Pang Chengye looked at his wife with excitement, "Play basketball?"

"How could I have time to play basketball now?"

"I must dedicate my limited time to a great cause!"

"I want people to remember my name a thousand years from now; my name is Pang Chengye!"

He had money now.

He also had a house!

The salary given by Feihuang Group was quite high.

The benefits package also ensured he wouldn't have to worry about the future.

Once his material needs were met, Pang Chengye began to pursue spiritual satisfaction.

What could be more spiritually fulfilling than achieving eternal fame?

Pang Chengye returned to his room and immediately called Qin Jianming.

Qin Jianming answered Pang Chengye's call and said with a smile, "Manager Pang, what can I do for you?"

"Is there something regarding Feihuang Group? Just tell me, and I'll handle it immediately if I can!"

Pang Chengye excitedly said, "Leader Qin, our boss said that the subway project is now officially starting!"

"Our Feihuang Group is going to build a subway in Han City!"

"What?" Qin Jianming was stunned, then repeatedly confirmed, "Your Feihuang Group is going to build a subway? Really going to build a subway?"

Private construction of a subway had never happened before!

Pang Chengye nodded, "It's not something that can be explained in a few words. I'll send you the recording of my conversation with President Qian just now, and you'll understand."

"Quick! Send it to my phone!" Qin Jianming said excitedly.

He usually wouldn't get excited, but for Han City to have its own subway...

His achievements would be immense!

Wu City had a subway because it was Wu City.

For their Han City to have a subway, they would first have to meet a series of economic and population conditions, then apply to the higher authorities, and slowly wait in line behind other cities.

Not to mention how troublesome that process was.

If he dared to apply for subway construction on his own, he would definitely be scolded by the higher-ups.

However, if the higher-ups didn't have to pay, and only needed to issue a supporting document...

Then they would absolutely not stop it.

Wouldn't he essentially be getting a subway for free?

Oh, right, given Qian Ziyong's personality, he either doesn't do something, or if he does, he does it to the best of his ability.

Since Qian Ziyong invested in this subway, it's very likely he won't just build one line.

Qin Jianming was excited just thinking about it.

Soon, Pang Chengye sent the recording.

Qin Jianming immediately returned to his office, closed the door, and began listening to the recording.

When he heard Qian Ziyong say that Feihuang Group's method of making money from housing was incorrect, Qin Jianming's expression was complex.

In this era where money is everything, it was rare for a company to still have its own principles and sense of responsibility.

Many companies, even if they lost their conscience, couldn't survive.

Feihuang Group not only had a conscience but was also doing very well!

Upon hearing Qian Ziyong say that one must have vision and look to the future, Qin Jianming stood up even more excitedly.

Feihuang Group was treating Han City as its future, didn't that mean Han City would usher in great development?

No, Han City was already developing.

Qin Jianming was full of anticipation for the future.

He immediately reported the news of Feihuang Group building the subway to the higher-ups.

Soon, Elder Zhou received it, along with the recording.

After listening to the recording, Elder Zhou smiled.

"Not bad, I thought Qian Ziyong was happy just doing real estate in Han City, but it turns out he never forgot what he should be doing!"

"I just didn't expect Qian Ziyong not to invest the money in industry, but instead to start doing infrastructure!" Although Elder Zhou didn't fully approve of this approach.

He felt that Qian Ziyong's most urgent task now was to develop Feihuang Industrial properly and spend money where it mattered most.

However, Qian Ziyong's spirit of not being motivated by money, his dedication, made him very happy.

It exceeded his expectations!

"Approved!" Elder Zhou agreed to Feihuang Group building the subway.

However, this matter was not under his jurisdiction, so he submitted the documents to the specialized department.

...

In an office of a certain department.

They had received an application.

"What? Han City wants to build a subway?" A middle-aged man said somewhat angrily.

Upon hearing that Han City wanted to build a subway, the other people in the office started discussing.

"Which Han City? The one next to Wu City? That small, eighteenth-tier county town with only a million people? They want to apply to build a subway? Isn't this just nonsense?"

"It's that Han City. I heard Han City is very popular now, seemingly because Feihuang Group is investing there, but even with investment, they shouldn't apply for a subway."

"How many cities are applying for subways? Han City couldn't possibly be ranked high enough!"

"Although the country has money, it can't be used indiscriminately; it must be spent where it matters most."

...

Everyone in the office was discussing, finding the Han City leader's application to be utter nonsense.

One person asked curiously, "How much money is Han City applying for to build the subway?"

The others also looked over curiously.

They wanted to see how much money the Han City leader dared to apply for, with such audacious courage.

The middle-aged leader looked at the application materials and said with great surprise, "They didn't ask for money; they just want a document allowing them to build the subway!"

"The investor is Feihuang Group; whether it's construction or operation, Feihuang Group will pay for it all!"

Everyone looked at each other.

Feihuang Group is paying?

A private subway?