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Lu Yang had already calculated the costs; it would take about this much money to renovate this five-story department store.

When he was in Guangzhou, he renovated the building that he bought for four million yuan, which housed a food and beverage company. The renovation cost 540,000 yuan.

Lu Yang replied without hesitation, "Sure, when can you start the renovations? The sooner the better."

Manager Chen's back molars were showing; this was the biggest project he had ever taken on since he started working.

He quickly replied, "I'll organize a meeting with my colleagues this afternoon, and we can start work as early as the day after tomorrow. Do you think that's feasible?"

Lu Yang nodded, signed the contract with them, paid a deposit of 300,000 yuan, and left with Yao Lili.

On the way back, he told Yao Lili about Lan Siqi's outburst at him at the hot pot restaurant last night, and about Deputy Director Shen's reminder to him this morning.

Yao Lili frowned deeply: "Do you want me to go with you?"

Lu Yang thought for a moment and said, "No need. Lan Chongqi isn't stupid. He knows Lan Siqi's character better than anyone. As long as we talk things out, it'll be fine."

Yao Lili was still a little worried, so she reminded her, "Let Cheng Lin go with you."

Deputy Director Shen didn't say he couldn't bring people along, especially since he wouldn't be here afterwards.

Ultimately, the operation of this shopping mall will fall on Cheng Lin and Brother Chen.

Bringing Cheng Lin along at this time and letting him interact more with Deputy Director Shen would definitely not be a bad thing.

That evening, Lu Yang and Cheng Lin went to a high-end restaurant in the provincial capital.

When they arrived, there were four people sitting in the private room: Deputy Director Shen, Shen Xuwen, Lan Chongqi, and Lan Siqi.

The four of them were in a good mood, but as soon as Lu Yang arrived, they all fell silent.

Shen Xuwen even looked at Lu Yang with a gloating expression.

Lu Yang knew exactly what he meant; it was definitely because Lan Siqi had complained.

When Lan Siqi saw him come in, she immediately tilted her head up slightly, giving him a look that said, "You just wait and see."

Lu Yang ignored the two men and greeted Deputy Director Shen and Lan Chongqi.

Both of them nodded slightly, indicating that Lu Yang and Cheng Lin should sit down first.

After the two sat down, Deputy Director Shen said with a smile, "Deputy Director Lan and I both had other engagements, so we arrived early."

"You're right on time; we've only just sat down and you're here."

Lu Yang said very modestly, "After all, I am a junior, how can I keep you waiting for me?"

Lan Siqi glanced at her second uncle and gestured to Lan Chongqi to quickly scold Lu Yang.

But Lan Chongqi ignored him completely and calmly said, "You're quite polite, kid."

"I heard you went to the mall today and walked around for a long time. Have you figured out how to change the mall?"

Lu Yang took out a simplified version of the design drawings: "I have finalized the design drawings and entrusted a design and architecture company to take full responsibility for this matter. I have paid a deposit of 300,000 yuan."

"This architectural design firm is quite well-known in the industry and is quite large. I believe they have the capability to renovate the shopping mall well."

Deputy Director Shen and Lan Chongqi reviewed the design drawings and both nodded in satisfaction.

Deputy Director Shen praised him, saying, "You're really efficient, kid. You've even finished the blueprints so quickly."

Lu Yang calmly said, "If nothing unexpected happens, the architectural design company will start construction the day after tomorrow. However, I need to go out and explore channels, so I can't stay here to oversee things. Therefore, you and Deputy Director Lan will need to send some people to work with the staff I sent to keep an eye on the construction.

Deputy Director Shen nodded: "Even if you hadn't brought it up, we would have sent someone to supervise it."

"This is a major project that affects the commercial landscape of our provincial capital, so we can't be careless."

"Deputy Director Lan and I will give you some suggestions in the future, and we hope that you will humbly correct them."

Lu Yang immediately smiled and said, "Of course, you two are more experienced than me, and it is my honor to receive your guidance."

The three of them chatted animatedly, leaving Shen Xuwen, Lan Siqi, and Cheng Lin standing aside.

Cheng Lin came to act as Lu Yang's bodyguard this time because he was afraid Lu Yang would be in danger.

Seeing that Lu Yang was not in any danger, he simply started eating in silence.

Shen Xuwen was preoccupied with Lu Qing, so he remained absent-minded.

Judging from his appearance, it was clear that he had been forcibly dragged here by Deputy Director Shen and didn't want to come at all.

Only Lan Siqi kept her eyes on Lu Yang, waiting for her second uncle to help teach him a lesson.

To everyone's surprise, Lan Chongqi didn't mention at all that Lu Yang had given her the cold shoulder.

She was so angry that her chest ached, but she didn't dare to act recklessly in front of her second uncle. She sat down next to him with her cheeks puffed out and a furious expression on her face.

Lan Chongqi pretended not to see Lan Siqi's expression. After this meeting, Lan Chongqi was also certain that Lu Yang was a person with strong action and logical thinking. He was decisive and direct in his actions, but also efficient and neat.

Entrusting the management of the shopping mall to someone like this should prevent them from having too much to worry about.

Therefore, he was happy to treat Lu Yang better, hoping that Lu Yang could complete the task as soon as possible.

It was almost 10 p.m. when the party ended, and since none of the people had drunk much, everyone was quite sober.

The group said goodbye at the restaurant entrance, got into their respective cars, and went home.

Sitting in the car, Lan Siqi finally lost her temper.

"Second Uncle, you said you would help me get revenge, why didn't you mention it at all, and why were you chatting so enthusiastically with Lu Yang?"

Lan Chongqi gave him a cold look and asked directly, "Did Lu Yang throw sesame paste in your face, or did you want to smear a bowl of sesame paste on someone's face and they just left because they couldn't be bothered to argue with you?"

“Lu Yang doesn’t seem like someone with such unstable emotions, and he won’t bother with a little girl like you.”

Lan Siqi rolled her eyes: "Second Uncle, do you think I'm a habitual liar?"

“I’m telling the truth. He bullied me and gave me attitude. I was so angry with him. You didn’t even stand up for me and deflate his arrogance.”

Lan Chongqi felt somewhat exhausted. He had a way of dealing with political enemies and those unsettling people outside.

However, when faced with Lan Siqi, this willful and capricious girl, he didn't know how to deal with her.

"You're so old now, you need to change your temper. Your family can spoil you, but how can outsiders? If you keep going like this, you won't be able to find a husband!"

Lan Chongqi was annoyed by him and his tone became somewhat unfriendly.

Lan Siqi had never suffered such humiliation before. She cursed Lu Yang a thousand times in her heart and then burst into tears.

Lan Chongqi felt utterly exhausted, and he shouted directly at the driver, "Pull over."

The driver hesitated for a moment, then quickly stopped the car.

Lan Chongqi quickly got out of the car, took out a cigarette, and stood by the roadside to smoke it.

Lan Siqi was still crying in the car, but Lan Chongqi had no intention of comforting her.

Lan Chongqi also felt some regret; he shouldn't have spoiled his niece like that.

Lan Siqi originally just wanted to vent her emotions, but she didn't expect Lan Chongqi to be so impatient with her.

She was truly heartbroken this time, and her crying became increasingly uncontrollable.