Immediately afterwards, Park Taihuan talked about the third difficulty: "Consul, we don't even have the right to live in the place where we live now. We want to sign a formal lease contract with the city."
As the average temperature gets lower and lower, underground spaces like the ones they live in are becoming more and more popular, which also means there is a risk of being kicked out at any time.
"Mayor Gu happens to be here, you two can discuss it among yourselves!"
After Zhang Hao finished speaking, he gave up his position.
Gu Zhang reluctantly stepped forward and responded: "Team Leader Park, it's not that the city doesn't want to sign the contract, but your commercial street is owned by third-party companies and individuals, and we have no right to dispose of it.
Moreover, your place is too densely populated, and both sanitation and fire protection are unqualified, posing great safety risks. I suggest you move to other resettlement sites as soon as possible."
Zhang Hao nodded secretly after hearing this. There were too many residents here. Even though they had just been cleaned, there was still a vague stench of rot and urine, which was disgusting.
"Mayor Gu, we are not going anywhere, we are just staying here." Mrs. Park quickly expressed her position.
It's easy to move out, but it's difficult to move in again.
"The new resettlement site has complete water, electricity and heating, and the living conditions are much better than here. There is really no need for everyone to suffer here." Gu Zhang patiently advised.
"Mayor Gu, we appreciate your kindness. We are used to living here and don't want to go anywhere."
Park Tae-hwan insisted.
How wonderful it is underground! Even if the heating is cut off one day, it can still survive, unlike on the ground, where once there is a problem with the heating, people will really freeze to death.
Related news happens every month.
Besides, this is the main gathering place for Korean people, and the city has been trying to disperse them, but they can't let the people above get their way.
Gu Zhang frowned and suddenly became impatient: "Team Leader Park, it is impossible for the city to sign any contract with you. This is neither compliant nor legal. Please forgive me for our helplessness."
"Mayor Gu, we have nothing else to ask for. We just want a real place to live and settle down. Can't we satisfy even this requirement?" Park Taihuan begged bitterly.
"Team Leader Park, don't pretend to be confused with me."
Gu Zhang suppressed his anger and snorted coldly.
Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit disharmonious, Zhang Hao couldn't help but interrupt: "Don't get excited, both of you. You might as well listen to my suggestions first before making a decision."
"Consul, please speak."
Gu Zhang was very considerate and nodded slightly.
Park Tae-hwan and others also looked forward to it.
Zhang Hao immediately put forward an idea: "Brother Park, I suggest you move out of here."
"Consul..." The Park family suddenly became anxious.
"Listen to what I have to say first." Zhang Hao waved his hand and then explained: "After you move out, the city can build a mushroom plantation here, and you can all come in and become regular employees. In this way,
Wouldn’t it be the best of both worlds to have a secure job?”
Naturally, the mushroom plantation does not need too many employees, but as long as the leaders among the refugees are appeased, the others will have no choice but to obey orders.
After Gu Zhang heard this, he secretly shook his head at Zhang Hao.
As expected, Park Taihuan refused directly, without any hesitation on his face: "Consul, we are not short of work for the time being, we just want to have a stable home."
Zhang Hao smiled coquettishly, and seeing that the other party was ignorant, he stopped trying to mediate, then chatted for a few words casually, and then left with everyone.
After leaving the gate, Gu Zhang quickly explained: "Consul, don't be angry. The Korean people have such a bad temper. They are like the stones in the pit, smelly and hard."
"I'm not angry." Zhang Hao shook his head, and then sighed: "Oh, it's really difficult for you to do your job when you meet such a group of thugs."
"Who says it's not the case! If you ask me, I shouldn't have accepted them in the first place. We might as well have let them fend for themselves, so as not to cause any trouble for us."
Gu Zhang couldn't help but complain.
Zhang Hao quickly stopped him and said: "Forget it, don't say angry words. If others hear you, it will easily cause misunderstanding."
Gu Zhang closed his mouth angrily.
During the subsequent condolence process, Zhang Hao basically went through the motions and did not ask for any more trouble.
…
Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and the trip to Yandu finally came to an end.
On the last day, Zhang Hao convened representatives from all parties in Yandu and held a people's meeting.
The purpose of the meeting is simple:
On the one hand, it is to convey confidence; on the other hand, it is to focus on solving some outstanding problems encountered during the inspection, such as implementing the protection plan of the summer palace and protecting the rights and interests of temporary workers.
After the meeting ended, Zhang Hao did not stay any longer, but directly headed south.
A day and a half later, the magical city of Shencheng arrived.
At the high-speed rail station, civil society groups and mass representatives in Shanghai spontaneously organized a grand welcome ceremony.
Zhang Hao felt something different as soon as he got out of the car.
After attending the welcome ceremony, the group checked into one of the best local hotels in Shanghai.
After placing his luggage, Yang Haoxuan went directly to Zhang Hao: "Brother-in-law, Shencheng is much more lively than Yandu. Should we sneak out and go shopping?"
"Where are you going?" Zhang Hao asked angrily, "There will be a welcome banquet later, you can attend it with me."
"I'd better forget it! Brother-in-law, you also know that I'm not interested in this kind of official social activities. If I have the time, I might as well stay in the room and play games!"
After Yang Haoxuan finished speaking, he wanted to leave.
In fact, the main reason is that there is no delicious food at the banquet to satisfy the appetite.
Zhang Hao grabbed the other party's arm: "Why are you so anxious? This banquet is not officially organized. There may be female celebrities. You don't want to meet them?"
"Really?" Yang Haoxuan's eyes suddenly lit up.
After all, he is a young man and cannot bear temptation.
Although the entertainment industry has suffered an unprecedented blow in the past ten years due to the bad environment, no matter what, a new generation of entertainment stars have still emerged.
"Shencheng is still a metropolis, and it is not close to the capital. The political atmosphere is not so serious, there is a high degree of freedom, and the nightlife here is very developed.
On the way here, you also saw that the streets are full of neon lights and surging crowds, which are rarely seen in other places."
Zhang Hao explained casually.
Yang Haoxuan immediately became interested: "Okay, let's go together later."
"Change your clothes and dress up a little."
Zhang Hao reminded me.
He is also tasked with helping his brother-in-law find a partner. Shanghai is a fashionable metropolis with many beauties, so maybe he can meet the right one.
"knew."
Yang Haoxuan couldn't wait to run to the room.
Zhang Hao took advantage of the time before the banquet to receive a few old friends. They all came from Minde to attend the Shanghai Entrepreneur Conference.
In order to appease people's hearts, at Ji Zhangqiu's suggestion, Zhang Hao decided to hold an entrepreneur conference in Shanghai before starting his global inspection.
He sent invitations to all major local entrepreneurs. It is estimated that there will be tens of thousands of attendees, and the meeting time is set for the day after tomorrow.
This was also the reason why he was in a hurry to leave Yandu.
"President Zhou, long time no see."
The person in front of me is Zhou Hengming.
After Zhang Hao resigned as president of the Tongxin Association, he directly nominated this old friend to take over his position.
"Consul..." Zhou Hengming stepped forward and held the other party's hand tightly. "Some time ago, our old man fell ill, so he was unable to attend the inauguration ceremony. Speaking of which, we haven't seen each other for almost two years."
"It doesn't matter, your health is important." Zhang Hao smiled and shook his head, then asked with concern: "Is Uncle Zhou recovered?"
Zhou Hengming shook his head with a bitter look on his face: "It's still the same. I heard from the doctor that he probably won't survive this year."
A few years ago, the drastic changes that occurred during the Minde era had a severe impact on his father. From that time on, his father seemed to have lost his energy.
"Hey, when I have time later, I'll go see Uncle Zhou."
Zhang Hao sighed immediately.
In recent years, many senior members of Tongxin Association have left. There is nothing we can do about it. The current extreme night and cold climate is really unfriendly to the elderly.
"My dad must be very happy to see you. He was still nagging me last night, saying it was a pity not to attend your inauguration ceremony." Zhou Hengming agreed.
Zhang Hao said politely: "When Uncle Zhou gets better, I will invite you to the consul's residence as guests."
"I hope this day will come soon."
Zhou Hengming sighed.
He knew in his heart that his father probably had no chance.
Zhang Hao reached out and patted the other party's shoulder to express comfort, and then looked at the vice president aside:
"Mr. Yin, we meet again."
This person once represented Tongxinhui and attended his inauguration ceremony. The two parties had just met a month ago.
Yin Suwan smiled broadly: "President, you are becoming more and more imposing now."
"Stop calling me president." Zhang Hao smiled and waved his hands, "It's not good for people to misunderstand me."
"How could this be a misunderstanding? You founded the Tongxin Association. You were originally our president. Even if you resign, you will still be the forever president in our hearts." Yi Suwan complimented.
She really didn't expect that their president would actually become a consul. When the news reached Minde, the members almost went crazy with joy.
Zhou Hengming hurriedly cooperated: "Yes, I am just a temporary substitute. When you retire as consul in the future, I will return the position of president to you!"
Others also agreed one after another.
Zhang Hao shook his head repeatedly: "Don't mess around. Even if I don't become the consul, I have been preparing to step down in the past two years. I accept your wishes."
"President..." Everyone tried to persuade him.
"Okay, you can call me consul or president, I have no objection, but the title 'president' is limited to private situations."
Zhang Hao smiled and reassured.
Everyone immediately beamed when they heard this. As long as the words "President" were mentioned, they would feel relieved.
After some pleasantries, Zhang Hao took everyone to the hotel reception room.
As the new president, Zhou Hengming couldn't wait to ask as soon as he sat down: "Consul, this conference has become so grand. Is it going to be like ten years ago, and there will be another big fight from top to bottom?"
Zhang Hao shook his head and quickly explained:
"I must disappoint you. This conference is mainly to appease people's hearts. It is impossible to forcefully launch a stimulus plan like it was ten years ago."
"Oh, what a pity."
Everyone couldn't help but look disappointed.
Although the federal revitalization plan ten years ago brought about many sequelae, the effects were real. The five years after the release of the federal revitalization plan were the best five years for economic development.
Everyone here today has not only made a lot of money, but at least their net worth has doubled.
As for the subsequent "economic crisis", relying on the mutual help of the Tongxin Association, the losses were actually very limited, and few actually went bankrupt.
Of course, except for the Minde era, because it was too big to turn around, and due to BYD's sudden backlash, it encountered a bankruptcy crisis.
But fortunately, the "President" took action in time.
The final loss was also not too big. At most, all the profits made in those years were lost.
Zhang Hao smiled and reassured: "I believe you all know that the economic crisis a few years ago hurt the federal economy too deeply, and it has not yet come out of the pit.
They all say, 'Sickness comes like a mountain, and sickness goes like a thread'. I hope that everyone will not aim too high and build a solid foundation first. I assure you that there will be many investment opportunities in the future, but I am afraid that you will be spoiled for choice."
Everyone was not impatient at all after hearing this, and nodded in agreement, saying on the spot that they would follow the president's lead.
Immediately afterwards, Yin Suwan suddenly tried:
"President, I heard that an oil field tender is being held in the Middle East. Do you think we have a chance?"
"What? Are you excited?"
Zhang Hao said calmly.
Yin Suwan smiled sweetly: "Although the energy industry does not make much money, it is very stable. If there is an opportunity, I don't think anyone is willing to miss it."
Zhang Hao lowered his head and thought about it, and finally shook his head: "I don't recommend you get involved. After all, I am a consul now and need to avoid suspicion."
"Okay, President, we all listen to you."
Yin Suwan said simply.
Zhang Hao nodded with satisfaction, and then added: "Mr. Yin, as you just said, the energy industry looks attractive, but the control is very strict and the profits are limited. It is basically impossible to make a fortune from this.
Instead of blindly following the trend, you should wait for a few years and raise more funds. There will soon be a new wave of opportunities, and then it will be a good time for you to show your talents."
"Consul, could you please elaborate?"
Zhou Hengming's eyes shone brightly.
He himself had long wanted to resign from the power plant and start a new business for his old Zhou family.
"I can't tell you yet, so you don't have to worry, just wait and see what happens."
Zhang Hao didn't want to explain more.
The development of Southeast Asia is currently just an idea and has not yet been officially put on the agenda.
"Okay, then I won't ask."
Zhou Hengming did not dwell on this issue anymore.
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Hao saw the assistant's gesture, casually glanced at his watch, and then stood up:
"The banquet time is coming soon, let's go together! Let's talk in detail later when we have time."
"No need." Zhou Hengming waved his hand, "Consul, please go first, we have to go back to get something."
This is also done to avoid suspicion and not to cause trouble to the other party.
Zhang Hao smiled and nodded: "Okay, then we'll see you in the banquet hall."