Zhang Liunian’s actions left them puzzled. He explained, "They threatened my life first. I was merely defending myself. If you don't believe me, you can ask everyone else; they all saw it."
As soon as he spoke, bystanders who had witnessed the entire incident stepped forward.
"It's true, they made the first move. I can testify to that."
"I can also testify. The eldest son of this construction site called people to attack him, and he had no choice but to fight back."
"That so-called eldest son even said he would kill him and take responsibility if he died."
"…"
After hearing their accounts, the police officer twitched his mouth and then said, "We believe you were acting in self-defense and won't arrest you."
Zhang Liunian was relieved to hear this. As long as he wasn't taken away, he was fine.
"Thank you. Can we leave now?" Zhang Liunian, seeing that he was not implicated, wanted to leave with his wife.
However, the police officer stopped him and asked, "May I know your name, comrade, and do you have a job?"
"…" Zhang Liunian fell silent, not understanding why they were asking this.
The police officer, sensing his confusion, smiled and said, "A talent like you, if you were to join our police station, could surely achieve great things.
If you are unemployed, would you be willing to come work with us? I will recommend you to my superiors. You don't have to worry about not being hired."
"…" This was the first time Zhang Liunian had encountered someone trying to recruit him, and to be a police officer at that. If he didn't have his wife and daughter, he might have agreed. But unfortunately, he currently had neither the opportunity nor the time.
"I'm sorry, I'm not from here. I'm only here on business, and I'll be leaving after I'm done. I might have to disappoint your kind offer." Zhang Liunian refused, unable to accept, but his polite demeanor softened the officer's inclination.
"It's alright. If you ever decide to work or develop here in the future and want to join us, you're always welcome to find me. My name is Wei Quanmin. Just ask for me at the police station."
The officer had no intention of making things difficult for Zhang Liunian. He even took the initiative to introduce himself so that Zhang Liunian could find him easily in the future.
"My name is Zhang Liunian." Since the other party had introduced himself, Zhang Liunian instinctively gave his name as well.
After their brief conversation, Zhang Liunian, along with his wife and Zhang Qian, left for the first phase of the industrial district residential complex.
"Liunian, why are we here?" Jiang Qingqing, who had been holding back her questions all the way, finally couldn't help but ask when her husband brought her here.
Why did her husband seem to know this place so well, leading them straight to this complex without needing to ask for directions?
Also, they were here to find manufacturers for cooperation; what were they doing in this residential area?
"I don't know how long we'll be staying in Pengcheng this time. I plan to buy a place here directly to serve as our future base. That way, you'll have a place to stay and won't have to follow me around constantly. Plus, there's a factory owner I know here, so I can try to get closer to him."
This complex had ready-to-move-in, fully furnished apartments. They were reportedly prepared to facilitate sales better.
Kang Dafu had bought a house here precisely because of the furnished units. If he remembered correctly, he had only moved in not long ago.
He wondered if there were any other furnished apartments available.
Jiang Qingqing's expression grew serious. "Liunian, are we buying another house? Won't that be too many?"
She felt that ever since her husband became wealthy, he had practically been on a constant house-buying spree.
Now, coming to Pengcheng for business, he planned to buy another property here. Wouldn't that be too much?
"Did you see the development around here just now? With their pace, within twenty years, this place will be worth its weight in gold. Buying here won't be a loss." Zhang Liunian pointed to the neat roads and beautiful shopfronts around them, seeing his wife's concern about accumulating too many properties.
Jiang Qingqing and Zhang Qian followed his gaze and saw a completely different landscape of Pengcheng.
"Liunian, I'll listen to you. I'll buy wherever you say and do whatever you say." Jiang Qingqing realized at this moment that there was a difference between her and her husband.
He had foresight; she did not.
From now on, she would support him wholeheartedly in such matters.
Zhang Qian, however, looked thoughtful, contemplating buying a property here himself when he had the money.
Following Liunian Ge's advice was always the right choice.
Upon arriving at the complex's sales office, Zhang Liunian overheard a conversation.
"I heard the plot of land across from us has been zoned for commercial use, and they're planning to build something like a department store. It's going to be auctioned in three days."
"The Gu family and the Sun family are going to clash again over this."
"Who's to say? They already had a major confrontation over the industrial zone land last time, so something is bound to happen again."
"…"
Zhang Liunian's ears twitched slightly. Auctioning land for commercial development? And the Gu and Sun families – were they the same families he knew from his memories? Suppressing his thoughts, he walked directly to the sales front desk and stated his business clearly, "Do you have any furnished apartments available for immediate move-in?"
The two salesgirls who had been chatting earlier first sized up Zhang Liunian and then their eyes lit up simultaneously. They walked over, flanking him and effectively pushing Jiang Qingqing and Zhang Qian behind them.
Jiang Qingqing, having been pushed aside, turned her face away angrily, unwilling to look at her husband surrounded by women.
Zhang Qian, noticing his sister-in-law's displeasure, wanted to remind Zhang Liunian, but seeing his busy boss, he remained silent.
"You want a place for immediate move-in? Yes, we do, but there aren't many left. Only three units remain, and the price might be a bit higher. Can you accept that?"
"If you want a furnished apartment, you've come to the right place. Only our complex in all of Pengcheng has them."
The two women answered, one after the other.
"Price is not an issue. Can you show us the apartments?" Zhang Liunian declared generously, indicating that price was no concern.
The two salesgirls became even more excited and immediately led the way, taking him to view the furnished units.
Zhang Liunian looked around and, upon discovering that Kang Dafu's family lived downstairs, became even more satisfied.
"It's this one. How much?" After a brief tour, Zhang Liunian directly stated his intention to buy.
The two salesgirls were so excited they nearly screamed, thinking they had found a "big spender," a rich man.
What's more, this rich man was so handsome. If they could become the lady of the house, that would be even better.
However, just as they were thinking this, Zhang Liunian suddenly put his arm around a woman and said tenderly, "Qingqing, do you like this unit?"
Jiang Qingqing was still upset about the earlier incident. She turned away, neither looking nor responding.
Zhang Liunian, seeing this, was bewildered. He held onto her and asked, "What's wrong? Who upset you?"
Jiang Qingqing remained silent.
Seeing her like this, Zhang Liunian was extremely frustrated, not understanding what he had done to make his wife angry.
Zhang Qian, watching anxiously, quickly leaned in and whispered to Zhang Liunian, "Liunian Ge, Sister-in-law saw you talking and laughing with the two salesgirls earlier and got angry."
So she was jealous?