After settling Gu Yong, Shen Tianlin immediately went to see Shi Zhi and the others and informed them of Gu Yong's intention.
After hearing this, Ye Meng said: "Pingcheng is a hundred miles away from Ancheng, can we fight for it?"
"It's difficult." Shen Tianlin shook his head, "Pingcheng is completely under the control of the Gu family, and other aristocratic families can't compete at all. The Gu family values power and selfishness, and anyone who violates them will not have a good end. Once we reveal the news, they I will only be more defensive and even try to stop it."
Shi Zhi: "What is the Gu family's attitude towards Qicheng?"
Shen Tianlin: "Qicheng sent envoys, but the Gu family didn't take it seriously at all. They didn't think Qicheng's plan would succeed."
"The Gu family thinks very highly of themselves." Hua Min curled her lips and said, "He rushed over to ask what he wanted to do."
Shen Tianlin: "If nothing else, the Gu family is very interested in the alliance. I speculate that they have great ambitions."
Hua Min's eyes widened, "You mean, the Gu family wants to swallow up the alliance?"
"It's possible." Shen Tianlin was not just speculating randomly. "Although the Gu family doesn't care about Qicheng, they still have their own ambitions. They don't want to take down Qicheng and need their own strength. Gu Yong came to Ancheng just to test. Ancheng is theirs." I was optimistic and wanted to take it in. But I didn’t expect that the alliance would suddenly appear, and the Gu family would definitely have bolder ideas.”
The Shen family and the Gu family have been dealing with each other for many years, and they still understand each other. Shen Tianlin felt that Gu Yong was determined to win the Sun Alliance.
Of course, Ancheng has been regarded as a treasure by the Gu family. In Gu Yong's eyes, Ancheng has no right to refuse.
It should be Ancheng's honor that the Gu family can like Ancheng. The Gu family's willingness to help the dilapidated Ancheng is already a great gift.
Shen Tianlin secretly thought that when the Gu family kicked the iron plate, their faces would be very exciting. He couldn't wait to see that scene.
At the Sun City Arbitration Court, Lin Yan sighed deeply, lamenting for the umpteenth time that the hole he had dug was about to lie flat at the bottom.
Looking at the piles of official documents on the table, she felt extremely overwhelmed. Every day was endless and she couldn't find anyone to help her even if she wanted to be lazy.
Some matters must be handled by her on behalf of the Arbitration Court. She cannot let others do it for her. The constraints of her status make Lin Yan feel countless resentments.
In my heart, I silently envied Lan Yue Shuisheng and Huang Ying because they didn't have to be tied up with official duties every day.
Someone knocked on the door. Lin Yan didn't even raise her head and said directly: "Put the documents on the table. I'll look at them later." She thought it was someone from the chairman's office.
“If there are no documents, what should I put there?”
Hearing this voice, Lin Yan raised his head suddenly, "When did you come back?"
Shuisheng smiled and said: "I just entered the city, so I came over to see you as soon as possible."
"It's great to have you back." Lin Yan smiled brightly. "You are coming back before the cold season, so you are not ready to leave. You are really considerate and know how to come back to work."
Shuisheng rolled his eyes, "The weather is cold and the construction of Nanhai Port City is progressing slowly. With the blue moon there, I came back with Bai Chen. Mainly because it's the end of the year and the Ministry of Finance has more things to arrange. I have to watch it myself to feel at ease."
"You are so dedicated. The Alliance needs people like you." Lin Yan gave a thumbs up. "To be honest, the whole mess in the Ministry of Finance gave me a headache. You came back in time."
Shuisheng still doesn't know what Lin Yan is thinking, but she has really worked hard this year. She has to coordinate the overall situation and be in charge of Sun City. Everything is on her shoulders.
The two exchanged pleasantries, and Lin Yan talked about Ancheng's plans in detail.
Shuisheng was born in the south. No one told him this. His first reaction was that Lin Yan was really bold. Only she could make such a quick decision on such a big matter.
This step is related to the progress of the alliance and is very critical. Once successful, the expansion of the alliance's power will no longer be able to be stopped.
He said: "You have wanted to do this for a long time. Xu Hui is indeed a genius. He will present everything in front of you and wait for you to make a decision. He knows that you will not be able to refuse and will fully support it."
"Yes, this is the smartest thing about Xu Hui. Back then, when I took him to Ancheng, I didn't expect that he would bring such a big surprise. Sure enough, you still have to be discerning, and it saves a lot of trouble. "
Lin Yan originally thought that she would need to handle Tianduan Mountain personally, and it would take several years. Who would have thought that Xu Hui had done everything well.
Shui Sheng agreed, "Xu Hui does have great talent. Starting from next year, the alliance will have a lot to do. Are you ready?"
"That's almost it. Everything is going according to plan. Now that you are back, I feel more at ease."
Lin Yan has great confidence in Shui Sheng. She has many years of experience in handling government affairs. With him here, she can completely let go of many things. Unlike now, you have to confirm everything in person to feel at ease.
Lin Yan was in a very good mood that day, and he had a smile on his face when he returned home.
"Did you go well today?" Hua Hong couldn't help but ask curiously as her daughter came back very late recently and her face didn't look good. Today was unusual.
Lin Yan smiled and nodded, "Shui Sheng is back."
Huahong breathed a sigh of relief, "Finally there is someone who can help you. I see that you have lost weight and you need to make up for it. This is a popular way of eating recently, stew in an iron pot. Come and try it."
Lin Yan was not polite at all. He picked up a chopstick and stuffed the meat into his mouth. It tasted great, "It tastes very good. It's soft and glutinous in the mouth, without any fishy smell."
Huahong said proudly: "Isn't it? The mutton smell has never been removed. This iron pot uses secret seasonings to stew it, and it is processed very well."
"Which restaurant made it?" Lin Yan asked curiously, eating quickly with chopsticks in his hand.
"It's a small restaurant that just opened a month ago. It's located in a very remote location. I heard that the seasoning was specially developed by Chef Li Sheng of the Sun and Moon Hotel. It's not open for takeout."
"Then this small restaurant has a close relationship with Li Sheng. What's its name?"
Huahong had already found out clearly, "You are right, Yu Qiao, the owner of Yu's iron pot stew, and Li Sheng are relatives. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be able to buy the seasonings from Yu Qiao."
Lin Yan laughed loudly: "Mom, do you think your daughter can eat and drink just because of her status? This is the convenience of status, intangible benefits that cannot be measured by money."
"Huh, pretend I don't know, but you still remember what I said last time." Huahong glanced at her, but just said that she had no other income except salary, and she has remembered it until now.
"Auntie, I didn't mean that. It was just a quick talk. I have to worry about so many things every day, how can I remember such a small thing." Lin Yan looked around, "Where is Jin Zai?"
Usually when I go home, they are both there, but today there is one missing person. It is already past ten o'clock in the evening, so what is Jin Zai doing when he is not at home.
Hua Hong's face changed, "Jin Zai is out and will be back in a moment."
Glancing at Lin Yan carefully, she looked away guiltily.
(End of chapter)
