The volume 2 begins.

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He knew why Yan Huaili asked about the whereabouts of Yi Ren Ru Xue.

Clearly, he foresaw the bright future of Yi Ren Ru Xue. To be honest.

No city could resist a company with such prospects. To put it bluntly.

Once Wuxia Cream's sales and reputation skyrocketed, even if Yi Ren Ru Xue had only one product, it would undoubtedly become a highly sought-after company in many cities.

Some lower-tier cities might even offer policy incentives and resource support to attract them.

After all, the history of attracting investment and businesses shows no signs of slowing down in cities across the country.

Jiangzhou, filled with ambition for the next growth phase, was no exception.

That's why Ye Chen seized this moment to throw out such a statement to Yan Huaili.

The meaning behind his words- Whether Yi Ren Ru Xue stays in Jiangzhou depends on the government.

Upon hearing this, Yan Huaili and Zhang Weimin exchanged glances.

Both couldn't help but smile wryly in silence.

However, to them, the most important thing wasn't Yi Ren Ru Xue, but Ye Chen himself!

Reflecting on Ye Chen's achievements over the past few months, even the old secretary Zhang Weimin couldn't help but marvel at his brilliance, calling him a rare talent, a prodigy.

It was clear how highly Ye Chen was regarded in their minds.

Yi Ren Ru Xue's future might be promising, but to Zhang Weimin and Yan Huaili, Ye Chen's potential was even more invaluable.

A young man who could outshine Xu Jia of Hengda back in the day, surpassing even the famous entrepreneurs Ma.

If someone like him were to relocate, it would be an undeniable loss for Jiangzhou.

"You treat me as a national treasure, I will repay you as one." Yan Huaili sighed with a helpless smile.

Then he said, "Tell me, what kind of policy incentives do you need?" "I don't need policy support or tax reductions!" Ye Chen replied.

"Oh?" Yan Huaili was stunned.

The two most attractive points in investment negotiations were dismissed by Ye Chen himself? "Then what do you want?" Yan Huaili asked again.

"Land!" Ye Chen answered directly. "Land?" Yan Huaili raised his eyebrows.

"Yes, industrial land and office land. But I'm not asking for free allocation. I know Jiangzhou won't collapse with or without me. I just hope the government can give me a chance to acquire the land-at market price."

"Where?" Yan Huaili asked.

Although he couldn't make the final call alone, he believed he could play a role, as long as it wasn't too excessive.

However, his heart skipped a beat.

The young man in front of him was far more complex than he seemed.

"Across the river from Zhujiang New Town-the land that should be part of Jiangzhou's next round of strategic investment plans. Can I secure a spot there for a headquarters?" Ye Chen looked directly at Yan Huaili, completely unfazed.

The place he referred to- Was the future economic heart of Jiangzhou.

A few years after Jiangzhou completed its next round of investment planning, the area rapidly developed with rising skyscrapers, leading to another economic boom.

Years later, the companies brought in through investment outshined Zhujiang New Town. From then on, Jiangzhou had two CBDs.

However, the area known as the "City of the Future" became the new focal point, surpassing the once-thriving Zhujiang New Town.

Ye Chen wanted a foothold in this future "City of the Future." To make up for past regrets.

In his previous life, although Tenglong Group became a leading enterprise in Jiangzhou, it started too late and remained confined to a corner of the city.

That small regret stayed with him. In this life, he wanted Tenglong Group to settle in the heart of the future city.

And now-was the opportunity. But his words startled Yan Huaili.

How did Ye Chen know about Jiangzhou's plans to develop the land across from Zhujiang New Town?

Did he analyze it himself? Very few people were aware of this, and it hadn't even been finalized.

Yet Ye Chen had already set his sights on it? Was this a joke? There was no way such information could leak. Even Zhang Weimin wasn't aware of it yet.

"You're saying the land across from Zhujiang New Town will become a strategic investment area?" Yan Huaili asked, his face stiff.

"Whether it will or not depends on how ambitious Jiangzhou's leadership is. If they truly seek economic breakthroughs, that's the only choice, right, Secretary Yan?" Ye Chen smiled.

Yan Huaili was at a loss for words. He even wondered if this guy had bugged their meeting room.

But that was impossible. So, he shifted the topic.

"Let's put that aside for now. Even if that land does become a strategic investment area, do you think you can get a piece of it? Even if I agree, would the entire committee?"

"That area mirrors Zhujiang New Town-do you think a newly established company like Yi Ren Ru Xue could secure land there for a headquarters? Are you crazy? If I approved this, I'd be criticized!"

Yan Huaili laughed helplessly. Ye Chen didn't seem like someone who was unrealistic.

"I'm not asking you to approve it now. I know the process of land planning takes time. All I ask is that you reserve a good plot for me. In a year, you can decide whether or not to allocate it!" Ye Chen explained.

Zhang Weimin, thoughtful, chimed in, "Judging by your tone, your ambitions seem to extend beyond Yi Ren Ru Xue. Aren't you afraid of biting off more than you can chew?"

"Secretary Zhang, I have strong teeth. I'm not afraid of tough meat!" Ye Chen chuckled.

"As for what I can achieve in a year-I can't say for sure. I just want to secure a spot. If, in a year, you think I'm not qualified, I won't push for it."

"That's not unreasonable, but it's quite ambitious!" Yan Huaili shook his head with a smile.

"Fine. If that land becomes strategic, and you prove yourself, I'll back you-even if it means taking the heat. How much land are you thinking of?"

"Twenty to thirty thousand square meters," Ye Chen replied directly. "You're bold!" Yan Huaili chuckled. "Alright, if it fits within the plan, I'll consider it."