Chapter 61

"Brat, why are you coughing?"

Cao Junwei, who had just been scolded by his older brother, saw Xu Junran's expression and immediately became dissatisfied, glaring at Xu Junran.

Xu Junran smiled and waved his hand, "Brother Wei, I'm serious. How about you do me a favor?"

He knew Cao Junwei's personality; if he forced him not to be a speculator, it might create a rift in their relationship. It would be better to plead with him. Cao Junwei, who always valued friendship and cared deeply for his own people, would definitely be swayed.

Sure enough, as Xu Junran had guessed, Cao Junwei, who was initially reluctant, showed a hint of hesitation after hearing Xu Junran's words.

After a while, Cao Junwei asked Xu Junran, "Junran, tell Brother Wei, why do you need me to go to Pengfei City to help you?"

Xu Junran smiled bitterly and said to Cao Junwei, "Brother Wei, you know, my feud with Huang Zixuan can't be resolved. I'm on the path of a career in politics, and without a notable achievement, I can't advance further. Besides, you know my background. If I can make the villagers' lives better, I won't give up this opportunity."

Cao Junwei thought for a moment and said, "Your meaning is that building in Pengfei City will make the people of Lijia Town's commune richer?"

"Richer, not exactly," Xu Junran shook his head lightly. "It's just a channel."

Looking at Cao Junwei, Xu Junran said earnestly, "Among the people I know, you are the best at business. Sister Yuxing will represent our commune's construction team in Pengfei City. I have only one request: teach her how to do business."

Lin Yuxing, seeing Xu Junran pleading with Cao Junwei for her and the villagers of Lijia Town, felt her eyes well up with tears.

He was a top student with a bright future, but for the sake of the villagers, he was humbly asking for help. Lin Yuxing silently vowed to study hard so that Xu Junran wouldn't have to beg others anymore.

Cao Junwei's face alternated between green and white. In theory, his business as a speculator in Beijing was doing well. Relying on his father's connections, he made a lot of money by reselling scarce goods, which is why he could afford a car.

However, Xu Junran's attitude at this moment made it hard for Cao Junwei to refuse.

"Junran, you're putting me in a difficult position," Cao Junwei sighed helplessly.

Xu Junran laughed and decided to give Cao Junwei a little incentive. After all, asking him to give up his lucrative business as a speculator to become a contractor was indeed a bit much.

"Brother Wei, how about this? The construction team of Lijia Town's commune will be a subsidiary of your construction company, and you will be the general manager."

Xu Junran's proposal made Cao Junwei pause slightly. Even Cao Junming, who had been silent, frowned in surprise.

At this time, a joint-stock company was still a new concept in China. Most people's understanding of joint-stock enterprises was limited to the capitalist realm, and most of the actual joint-stock companies were in the special economic zones.

"What do you mean by this?" Cao Junming's face showed a hint of displeasure, thinking that Xu Junran was trying to divide the profits with Cao Junwei in advance.

Xu Junran laughed and explained to Cao Junming, "Brother, you don't understand. In foreign companies, there is a clear division of responsibilities. Brother Wei will be responsible for setting up the company, finding projects, and collecting payments, while our commune's construction team will do the actual work."

Cao Junming frowned, "Is this appropriate?"

Xu Junran smiled, "Of course it is. In the future, Brother Wei will be the general manager, and Sister Yuxing will handle the financial aspects. For projects, we can get Brother Junming to help with the connections."

He knew that at this time, there was no clear corporate structure, so they would have to start with a basic framework and gradually improve it.

In fact, Xu Junran's plan was quite simple. With Cao Junwei, the son of a future vice-premier, and Zeng Wenqin, the son of the provincial party secretary, helping to make connections, the construction company in Guangdong Province would not have to worry about being suppressed. The only concern would be whether they could successfully complete certain projects.

Xu Junran was well aware of the capabilities of his fellow villagers. The people of Lijia Town could build residential buildings, but he had no confidence in their ability to construct factories and malls. Moreover, such projects were mostly controlled by state-owned enterprises, involving many people's interests. Xu Junran did not want to make so many enemies over this.

He just wanted to provide a stable source of income for the villagers of Lijia Town's commune. If others got the meat, he would be content with the broth.

Cao Junwei's eyes lit up. He naturally knew Zeng Wenqin's current status. With his connections and his own background, trying to establish a business in Guangdong Province might indeed have good prospects. With this thought, he became somewhat interested.

"No, I don't think this is appropriate."

After a long moment of contemplation, Cao Junming suddenly spoke.

Xu Junran was taken aback, "Brother, what's inappropriate about it?" He knew Cao Junming's cautious nature; without a solid plan, he would not easily oppose.

Cao Junming slowly tapped his fingers on the sofa and said, "According to what you said, isn't this a private enterprise?"

Xu Junran nodded, "Yes."

As soon as he said it, he realized the problem. He had been thinking that the state's control over private enterprises was not strict at this time, and he could take advantage of this loophole to start a business. However, he had forgotten that the debate over whether private enterprises were allowed had not yet been resolved. Even after the National People's Congress in a few months, the debate would continue. In his previous life, Yan Wangsong was forced to resign because of this issue.

This debate would only end after the elderly leader's speech in January next year.

It seemed he had been a bit negligent. The smooth sailing after his rebirth had made him slightly complacent, thinking everything was under his control, but he had forgotten the special nature of this era.

Looking at Cao Junming, Xu Junran sincerely asked, "Brother, since you think this is inappropriate, is there a way to temporarily hide the nature of this company as a private enterprise? It doesn't need to be for long. I believe the higher-ups will soon have a clear definition of private enterprises."

Cao Junming nodded. He had discussed this with his father, and according to the elderly leader's style, a clear definition would be made soon.

After a long silence, Cao Junming's eyes suddenly lit up, "Perhaps, we can try that method."

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