63: Chapter 63 We'll see.

"Heh!"

"You really are confident!"

"A super large coal mine with reserves of over a billion tons, and you want to contract it out, acting as if you're swimming in money and telling me to name any price."

Qin Chuan laughed.

After laughing, Qin Chuan said with a serious expression, "Young Master Fu, if you really want to contract it, we can reluctantly let you have it."

Upon hearing this.

Young Master Fu's expression eased.

He thought to himself, it's all about threats. See, just by applying a little pressure, Qin Chuan changed his mind. He originally insisted they would manage it themselves, but now he says he can let us contract it.

"Qin Chuan, then name your price. How much is the annual contracting fee?"

Qin Chuan held up one finger and said with a serious expression, "This much annually, and not a penny less!"

Ten million?

The previous contract was 300,000 annually, which was a dirt-cheap price set by Township Head Liu Qiang and the others. Now that the exploration reserves are so huge, increasing it to ten million isn't unreasonable.

But Young Master Fu was used to taking advantage of others and felt that ten million was a bit high. "Brother, ten million is a bit high. I can offer five million at most."

"Heh!"

Qin Chuan laughed again.

However, it was clearly a mockery.

"In your dreams."

"Young Master Fu, I said one billion annually, and not a penny less, or there's nothing to talk about!"

If he really wanted to contract it, it would be at least one billion annually!

Immediately, Young Master Fu's expression changed, and he became furious. "One billion annually? Why don't you just go rob someone?"

Qin Chuan said, "Since you can't afford the price, there's nothing more to discuss."

Having said that, Secretary Qin Chuan stood up, ready to leave.

Executive Vice County Magistrate Yu Kenan immediately tried to smooth things over, persuading him, "Secretary Qin Chuan, one billion annually is definitely a joke. I suggest Young Master Fu adds a bit more to make it a round number, ten million annually."

"With this ten million in annual contracting fees, Dahe Township's finances will be much more relaxed, and we can do a lot of things..."

Before he could finish, he was interrupted by Qin Chuan.

"Executive Vice County Magistrate Yu, if you really want to contract it, it's one billion annually, not a penny less. Anything else is just a waste of our time."

Seeing that Qin Chuan's attitude was firm and he didn't seem to be joking, Young Master Fu threatened, "Brother, eating alone isn't a good thing; it can easily cost lives."

Qin Chuan stared coldly at Young Master Fu. "I am the least afraid of threats. I'll state this clearly today: as long as I am in the position of Party Committee Secretary of Dahe Township for even one day, don't even think about targeting this coal mine."

"Good, very good!"

Young Master Fu was so angry his face changed color, and his threatening tone became significantly heavier. "Then let's wait and see."

Both sides had completely fallen out.

Young Master Fu shot Secretary Qin Chuan a cold, sinister look, then stood up and left in a huff.

Executive Vice County Magistrate Yu Kenan also stood up. Before leaving, he let out a feigned sigh and said, "Qin Chuan, you are still too young. Some people cannot be offended. You should know what's good for you."

At this moment, no one was happier than Township Head Chen Qunfeng.

He was overjoyed, thinking: Qin Chuan is finished!

To dare to offend the Vice Mayor's son, he must be asking for it!

Haha, I estimate that within a few days, he will lose his position as Township Party Committee Secretary. This is a joyous occasion! I must have an extra meal at noon today and have a good drink.

Qin Chuan returned to his office.

Just as he sat down, Ma Zhengnan and a few others came over. It was clear that they were all breaking into a cold sweat for Qin Chuan.

That was the son of Vice Mayor Fu Qiwen, a member of the Municipal Party Committee.

In Dongzhou City, who didn't know Young Master Fu? Who didn't give him some face? Anyone who went against Young Master Fu either lost their official position, ended up in jail, or even disappeared without a trace.

"Secretary, I heard that Young Master Fu is petty and vindictive. You must be careful."

Qin Chuan didn't care at all. "It's fine. Does he dare to kill me?"

"Everyone, don't worry. Come, come, let's discuss the subsequent operation and management of Jiucailing Coal Mine. My idea is that Dahe Township will provide the capital to register and establish a specialized company, and this company will directly manage the coal mine..."

Qin Chuan had been thinking about this matter for many days.

Coupled with his foresight that was ten or twenty years ahead of this era, many of his concepts were quite advanced, and many of his plans and methods were eye-opening.

Let's talk about Young Master Fu again.

Sitting in the car, his face was terrifyingly gloomy.

Within the borders of Dongzhou City, it was the first time someone had caused him to lose face like this.

"Very good!"

Qin Chuan, then you shall experience my methods.

He felt he had a hundred ways to deal with Qin Chuan, and he didn't even need to do it himself; a single phone call could settle it.

He picked up his phone and dialed a number.

"Brother Dao, are you free tonight? The usual place, let's have a couple of drinks."

"If Young Master Fu invites me, I must be free."

"Then it's settled. See you at seven tonight."

Young Master Fu was making money everywhere in Dongzhou City and meddling in many projects. He had his own "white gloves" and "black gloves."

This "Brother Dao" was his "black glove."

"Brother Dao" was originally just a gang leader who ran bathhouses and dance halls. He had some influence, but it wasn't very strong.

With Young Master Fu's support, he had now become the top dog of the Dongzhou City underworld, keeping a large group of underlings, involved in many projects, and running a very large business.

For some matters, as long as Young Master Fu said a word, he would handle it beautifully.

...

When the exploration of Jiucailing Coal Mine reached the seventh or eighth day, the situation was basically clear. Why was the speed so fast? Because Professor and Chief Engineer Cheng Weijia and his team were working overtime day and night, the exploration workers were working in three shifts, and the machines never stopped.

Dahe Township, large conference room.

On the projector, the slides created by Professor and Chief Engineer Cheng Weijia's team were playing, illustrated with text and images, and very clear.

Everyone's expression was exhilarated.

Especially the leaders of Dahe Township who were present.

Professor and Chief Engineer Cheng Weijia personally introduced the situation of this exploration.

"Comrades, the exploration is basically nearing its end, and the situation is already very clear. The reserves of Jiucailing Coal Mine are approximately 1.26 billion tons!"

When this data was spoken, the originally quiet conference room suddenly became lively.

"Heavens, reserves as high as 1.26 billion tons? Did I hear that right?"

"This is so surprising! This reserve far exceeds our expectations!"

"We are rich! Our Dahe Township is going to completely turn things around!"

"..."

Seeing everyone's big reaction, Qin Chuan smiled happily. He was also quite excited inside; with such large reserves, Dahe Township could live off this coal mine for decades.

After two or three minutes, Professor and Chief Engineer Cheng Weijia continued his introduction.

In addition to introducing the coal reserves, he also introduced the distribution, depth, thickness, etc., of the coal seams, and even introduced the quality of the coal.

The accurate laboratory data had already come out; the coal here was very high-quality thermal coal, with low sulfur and phosphorus content and high combustion heat!

After this meeting concluded, Professor and Chief Engineer Cheng Weijia also had to return to the provincial capital.

Qin Chuan politely hosted a banquet and personally saw them off to their car.

He also enthusiastically shook Professor and Chief Engineer Cheng Weijia's hand and said with a joking smile, "Professor Cheng, thank you for your hard work. We didn't have to pay a single penny; I feel a bit guilty."

At this moment, Qin Chuan was quite happy inside.

With so many people on their team working so hard for so many days, and himself not having to pay a single penny, wouldn't you say that's satisfying?

Professor and Chief Engineer Cheng Weijia was not unhappy in the slightest; he even laughed heartily, "Secretary Qin Chuan, although we didn't earn a single penny and even paid out of pocket quite a bit, I am very happy. To be able to discover such a large coal field in my career, I am very satisfied. What is a mere exploration fee?"

Having said that, both of them laughed.