Guanyun Cemetery was originally scheduled to be handed over for acceptance at the end of September. In mid-September, it rained for half a month on the Acropolis, so the construction period had to be postponed to mid-October.
This is very common in construction projects and is considered force majeure. Xu Zhian does not have to bear any liability for breach of contract.
He had never done this kind of work before, and it was dark when he took over. If it weren't for the help of Su Jianguo and Xu Cheng, he would definitely have taken many detours by himself.
With guidance from knowledgeable people, he was able to endure hardships and had a flexible mind, so he quickly got started.
It's the first time I've done a project worth tens of millions of dollars, and I didn't have to go on a big business trip, so it's pretty good.
Under normal circumstances, for this kind of project, the construction party must advance funds for construction. It is normal for the proportion of advance funds to be 30% to 40%. Some even fully advance funds, which requires high financial resources from the construction party.
After the project is completed and accepted, the construction unit will pay the project price according to the settlement price, and then the construction party can recover the advance capital and obtain profits at the same time.
In actual construction, not all construction units will pay the project payment in time as agreed. In this way, all risks will be transferred to the construction party.
Many weak construction companies were unable to recover the advance funds in time due to the huge amount of advance funds. As a result, the capital chain was broken and they were eventually dragged down.
Su Jianguo is a weak contractor. When working on projects, he has never been cheated by the construction party.
In fact, the construction party's advance payment for construction does not comply with legal regulations.
However, the competition in the industry is fierce, and it is impossible to get a job without advance payment. This is also the current situation of the industry.
Xu Zhian doesn't have such troubles.
This job was given to him by the Ming family, and everything was done in accordance with the law. The project fees were paid in advance, so there was no need for him to advance money at all.
Even a fool can see that the Ming family wants to win over his brother-in-law.
Following Xu Zhian, Su Jianguo and Xu Wei were only responsible for the quality and progress of the project, and did not have to worry about funds at all.
They have never done such a worry-free project.
They did not advance any capital, and the project does not belong to them. The profits from the project must have nothing to do with them.
However, Xu Zhian knew their situation. They were short of money and it would definitely not work to just pay them wages.
Under the auspices of Xu Cheng, the three of them discussed and signed a distribution agreement in advance.
Xu Zhian promised that as long as they ensure that the project does not go wrong, and when the project is successfully completed and accepted, and the project payment is received, he is willing to give them 50% of the net profit of the project.
Among them, Su Jianguo 30% and Xu Wei 20%.
This made them both very motivated.
They were in a hurry to spend money. They originally thought that they would be able to get the money in early October after the project was completed and accepted by the end of September. However, due to rain, the construction period was delayed and they had to wait at least half a month before they could get the money.
In order to deliver the work as soon as possible, they did not take a day off during the National Day. They took turns guarding the construction site, working overtime day and night, watching the workers rush to work.
Xu Zhian advised them not to work so hard. After all, they are both very old. If they continue to do this, their bodies will not be able to hold on.
They said they knew what was going on and that he should leave it alone.
They were so stubborn, which really made Xu Zhian puzzled and asked in confusion:
"No, second uncle, brother-in-law, the construction company has extended the construction period for us. We will construct according to the normal progress and finish the work by the end of October. Why do you two insist on rushing like this?"
The two people looked at each other, unable to speak, with expressions that were difficult to express.
After the National Day, he found out what was going on.
On the first day of work after the holiday, Xu Zhian arrived at Guanyun Cemetery at around nine in the morning. From a distance, he saw that the color steel room where the cemetery project department office was surrounded by a group of people.
It was noisy inside.
When I got closer, I saw workers on the construction site outside, watching the excitement and talking:
"Are these people a gangster? They are so arrogant and lead people to arrest them. Should we call the police?"
"Yes, yes, they held the second and third bosses in check so nothing would happen."
"No, they detained the second and third bosses. What are they going to do?"
"What can I do? I just want money. From what I heard, the second boss seemed to owe them a large amount of money. He promised to repay part of it at the end of September, but he didn't pay back. The second boss didn't answer their call, so they chased them here. coming."
"Even if you want money, you can't ask for it like this. The second boss is over 50 years old. I'm tired from staying at the construction site day and night these days. How can I stand up to their torment like this?"
"Hurry up and call Boss Xiao Xu. He has to come forward to resolve this matter."
Xu Zhian happened to approach them, stood behind them, and asked in a loud voice, "What's going on?"
When the workers heard his voice, they quickly turned around and made way for him one after another.
At a glance, he saw eight strange men with fierce faces in the color steel room of the project department.
Four of the young men held Su Jianguo and Xu Wei down on the simple bed like a plane.
The two men's heads were pressed on the bed, struggling awkwardly.
When Xu Zhian saw this scene, he immediately exploded and shouted at the people inside:
"Let go of my second uncle and brother-in-law!"
As he said that, he rushed into the colored steel room, picked up half of the steel pipe to protect himself, and tried his best to kick the four people away without caring about anything.
The four people were unprepared and were kicked suddenly, letting go of Su Jianguo and Xu Wei.
Xu Zhian was holding a steel pipe, standing in front of the simple bed, protecting them in front of them, and said fearlessly:
"You try to lay a finger on them again? Don't even think about causing trouble on my construction site. I'm warning you, get out of here. Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude!"
Xu Zhian is the most protective person.
Within the Xu family, he protects Li Zijuan and Xu Zhiyi. He is the most unbearable when other relatives in the family bully Li Zijuan, and he does not allow others to say bad things about Xu Zhiyi.
Even if Xu Cheng had been treating him and Xu Zhiyi like this since childhood, he would be annoyed if outsiders said something wrong about Xu Cheng.
In the past, although he didn't like Su Jianguo and Xu Wei, what happened to the family was their own business.
Externally, he couldn't bear to see others bullying them.
What's more, in the past three months, he has become close to them, and his relationship has become much closer, and he will not allow others to be bullied.
After all, these two people were his second uncle and his brother-in-law. Bullying them was tantamount to slapping him in the face.
Those eight people did not expect that a reckless boy would appear and be bold enough to attack their people, and they would not give up easily.
The leader, a fat, dark-skinned, round-faced man in his forties, took a step forward and coldly snorted at Xu Zhian:
"Boy, these two old boys owe me money. They agreed to pay it back at the end of September, but they haven't paid a penny yet. They are still avoiding me and talking like farts.
It's only natural that I ask them for money. I advise you to mind your own business. Otherwise, it's not certain who will be rude to whom. "
Xu Zhian looked directly at him without flinching, "Even if my second uncle and brother-in-law owe you money, you can't ask them for money like this. It's illegal for you to do so!"
The eight people pointed at him and laughed wildly as if they had heard a big joke.
Weiheiyuan said to him:
"Boy, if you can, call the police. When the police come, will they say you broke the law or we broke the law?
Everyone saw it. My people just pressed the two of them down without using force and did not hurt them at all.
You, on the other hand, kicked my people hard when you came up.
Boy, do you know that it is against the law to hit someone like this?
Even if you don't call the police, I will call the police. "
As he spoke, he looked at Su Jianguo and Xu Wei, who were being protected by Xu Zhian, and said arrogantly:
"Hey, you two, let me ask you one more question, are you still going to pay back the money?
If you don't pay it back, I will really call the police. This kid doesn't know the severity, but you two know it. Once the police come, this kid won't be able to run away. "
Fat Heiyuan is not lying. He is a professional loan shark. He knows that the state has strictly controlled their profession in recent years, so even if he wants to pay, he will not mess around.
Under normal circumstances, it is just to bring a few more people to scare the people who owe money, but not to actually hurt them.
If Su Jianguo and Xu Wei hadn't resisted today, he wouldn't have let his men fly a plane for them.
Unexpectedly, they made a move like this and met someone who was even tougher than the two of them.
He dared to come up and beat him.
Still four at once.
Even though it was just a few kicks, it was still embarrassing.
This beating cannot be in vain. If it continues like this, without money, how can you continue to survive in this industry in the future?
This tiger boy's name is Su Jianguo's second uncle and Xu Wei's uncle. They are unable to pay back the money now.
Isn't this guy protecting them both?
Okay, then he'd better protect him until the end.
This money will still depend on him today.
Thinking of this, he winked at the four people.
The four people understood, and immediately pretended to cover their arms, some covered their arms, some hugged their heads, some fell to the ground, and some shin guards kept shouting out pain one after another.
Nowadays, it's not easy for usurers to get around, and they even do porcelain.
Fat Heiyuan sighed secretly: "Is it easy for me?"
Although Xu Zhian is young and has been working in a funeral parlor, he has never seen any sinister people.
However, he was not stupid. He could tell at a glance that they wanted to blackmail him.
Hey, he's not afraid.
He struck them first, but with the weight of his feet, there was no way he could hurt them.
Just as he was about to speak, Xu Wei spoke before him:
"No, don't call the police, we can discuss it easily.
We didn't mean not to pay you back. We told you before. It rained continuously, so the construction period was delayed. The project payment has not been paid yet. When we get the project payment..."
"Boss Xiao Xu, the second boss doesn't look right. I'm afraid something has happened. Send him to the hospital quickly."
A worker outside suddenly shouted.
Hearing this, Xu Zhian quickly turned around and saw Su Jianguo behind him, clutching his chest, his lips turning purple, breathing heavily, and struggled to squeeze out two words, "Save...me..."
Xu Zhian's face froze, he threw away the steel pipe in his hand and squatted beside the bed, "Second uncle, you... okay, I understand, don't worry, don't talk, I will take you to the hospital right now."
As he spoke, he shouted to the workers outside:
"Uncle Zhao, go get the spare single frame from the construction site. Uncle, hurry up and bring the passenger and cargo vehicle from the construction site. Xiao Li, Xiao Sun, and Uncle Song, please help me carry it with you three." My second uncle."
Those people immediately responded: "Okay."
When they were young, Xu Cheng once taught him and Xu Zhiyi that when seeking help from a crowd, they must not be non-directional and say broadly, "Who can help me..."
In this way, no one will stand up to help you immediately.
It's not that everyone is indifferent. The main request is not directed. Everyone present thinks you are talking about someone else and will not take the initiative to take the matter on themselves.
At this time, the person requesting help must be specific for it to be effective.
Therefore, he could give orders as Xu Cheng had taught him before.
Sure enough, none of those people declined and all took active action.
The problem lies with him and Xu Wei.
The eight people surrounded the three of them and refused to let them go.
Fat Heiyuan took advantage of the situation and took out the 2.3 million IOU that Su Jianguo and Xu Wei had given him before, saying:
"Boy, don't you want to protect your second uncle? Come on, sign this IOU and be a guarantor for them, and I will let you go."
When Xu Wei heard this, he wanted to rush forward like crazy, but was stopped by two people.
He bared his teeth and cursed:
“You beasts, do you still have any conscience?
If my second brother-in-law is not sent to the hospital, he will die.
We have said that we will pay you back after we get the project payment in one week. What else do you want?
Are you trying to force him to death by preventing us from taking him to the hospital?
This matter has nothing to do with Xiao An, you can’t even try to drag him into it! Don't even think about it! "
When Su Jianguo heard that these people were going to force Xu Zhian to sign, his face became even paler. He pointed at these people anxiously and was speechless.
Those people were unmoved.
Fat Heiyuan smiled evilly at Xu Zhian and said:
"Boy, you came up here on your own initiative today, we didn't force you to do it.
Now, your second uncle's life is in your hands. You are wondering whether money or his life is more important.
Let me remind you, if something happens to him, it won't be our fault. If it does, it will definitely be your fault.
It was you who was so cruel that you didn’t save him. Tsk tsk. "
When Xu Zhian heard this, his chest heaved violently.
He widened his eyes and glared at these hateful guys who were only interested in profit.
Su Jianguo's heavier breathing sounded in his ears.
He suddenly remembered Xu Cheng's accident.
At this moment, time is life.
For a moment, his heart felt cold.
It turns out that human nature can be so indifferent for money.
They could do that, but he wouldn't.
Xu Zhian made an immediate decision and stretched out his hand, "Bring it here, I'll sign it!"
Fat Heiyuan smiled proudly and said: "Hey, that's right. You people are kind. Come on, give him a pen and let him sign and fingerprint."
Xu Wei said anxiously: "Xiao An, don't be impulsive! Once you sign, these people will pester you."
Xu Zhian ignored them. Without saying a word, he quickly signed his name and pressed his fingerprints as they requested.
Those people were still reading the IOU, with successful smiles on their faces.
Seeing that they were still blocking the door of the Caigang room, Xu Zhian shouted: "I've already signed it, why don't you get out of the way!"
As he said that, he pushed Fat Heiyuan away unceremoniously.
Then, a single frame was brought up, and everyone quickly sent Su Jianguo to the hospital.
It's myocarditis.
What a risk, if it were any later, he would be dead.
Su Jianguo was finally rescued.
The next day, the more Xu Zhian thought about it, the more he felt that this matter could not be left like this, so he told Xu Cheng and Octavia about it.
When Xu Cheng heard this, he looked at his son in surprise, almost not recognizing him.
Suddenly, he realized that his son had indeed grown up.
Octavia immediately found him a lawyer.
After the lawyer fully understood the matter, he collected all the evidence and took Xu Zhian directly to the Public Security Bureau to report the matter.
