Chapter 1166 - 468: Three Street Names?

Han Lie was truly delighted, eager to set off a whole box of firecrackers outside.

Was it because of the flattery?

No way!

I, Han Lie, have never been swayed by external things or personal emotions, nor do I let honor or disgrace affect me hahahahaha...

Um, anyway, the focus isn’t on the flattery.

Pan Dajun is really clever; he did something Han Lie always wanted to do but was inconvenient for him to publicly pursue.

Yes, that’s right, it’s the donations for administration and education.

Let’s start with something easy to understand—

Second Middle School is Han Lie’s alma mater, and he graduated just a year ago.

Now, indeed, his photo can be hung on the wall of distinguished alumni, but the position is a big issue; once hung, how the other distinguished alumni, who mostly work within the system, will think is also a big issue.

Thus, from Han Lie’s perspective, it was inconvenient for him to personally make large donations.

And from the school’s perspective, it wasn’t convenient to excessively promote Han Lie.

The root issue is that Han Lie is too young, graduated too recently, and his development path isn’t in a tangible company, thus easily leading to unnecessary controversy and issues with value advocacy.

However, with Pan Dajun stepping in, it’s a different story.

Everyone who knows is aware of how that 50 million fell into the school’s lap, with the gratitude ultimately directed at Han Lie, while those who don’t need to know can think whatever they like, nobody really cares.

The matter of road construction follows a similar logic but is more sensitive.

Han Lie himself wasn’t convenient to deal directly with local authorities, there was no way around that.

So things of a nature like this, meant for "gaining notoriety," truly need to be handled by outsiders and done in a fittingly reasonable manner.

Today, Pan Dajun seized the opportunity and made quite a splash.

What was shown to the outside world was Pan Dajun repaying kindness, without direct involvement from Han Lie, yet when the local accounting was done, Han Lie was rightly put at the forefront.

—A house worth nearly 200 million, a full 100 million in cash donations, if they hadn’t arranged all this beforehand and it was just improv on the spot, who’s going to believe it?

The truth of the matter is no longer important; from the moment Pan Dajun made the announcement, the whole banquet reached its climax.

"President Pan is amazing!"

"Magnanimous!"

"Come on, come on, applause, applause!"

"My daughter is going to high school next year, President Pan, kid’s thinking well of you!"

The applause and cheering were endless, and free flattery rushed in waves.

Don’t think everyone seemed without direct benefits, because actually, everyone could profit from Pan Dajun’s decision.

Education and road construction themselves are the most universally beneficial types of public projects, not to mention Pan Dajun went all-out with heavy spending, dropping directly into the project a hundred million?

The ex-father-in-law in the small hall finally couldn’t sit still.

He didn’t want to come out and steal the spotlight, but now it’s no longer a question of who gets the spotlight.

It’s a model example of everyone benefiting, co-building a harmonious homeland, needing him to step forth and articulate, elevating the theme.

"This kid, really doesn’t give me peace of mind!"

Boss Chen hadn’t drunk much but appeared remarkably radiant.

That line was certainly not a reproach but a kind of humble brag.

Everyone knew well, matters like road repairs and school expansions were the concern of the other side; Boss Chen had no intent to claim credit upon arrival; it was truly a windfall hitting him like a pie from the sky.

Of course, everyone wasn’t going to spoil the fun, chiming in support—

"Triple congratulations, Boss Chen!"

"Every event has its reason, and the camaraderie between Teacher Han and President Pan is certainly a fine story, but Boss Chen’s strong support is the foundation of it all..."

"Yes, certainly a true model of political harmony!"

The ex-father-in-law laughed heartily and quickly stepped out amid the crowd’s adoration.

Seeing Boss Chen emerge, the banquet hall plunged back into a state of celebration, as if the more they drank, the more spirited they became.

The ex-father-in-law went on stage, naturally, to set an upbeat tone.

Stripping away the official clichés, the remaining content was indeed thought-provoking.

"President Pan Dajun is one of the key contributors to Dream City’s booming economy, alongside everyone present, making an outstanding contribution to this city, leaving an indelible mark..."

"President Han Lie is an outstanding representative from Dream City’s young entrepreneurs, caring for society, caring for his hometown, caring for the elders, destined to become the most dazzling foreign emblem of Dream City in the future..."

After a defining statement, Boss Chen switched topics and mentioned Han Liehu.

Using a person’s name as a road name, Han Lie surely couldn’t take that.

There have been plenty of people donating to road construction; who has ever hung their name on a street sign? At most, they erect a plaque embodying the event’s details.

How much fake booze does one need to drink to act so ostentatiously?

Moreover, Han Lie makes for a good-sounding name, but not for a road name.

However, this isn’t due to Pan Dajun’s lack of skill; quite the contrary, the old guy is quite skillful.

Calling it "Han Liehu," on one hand to flatter Han Lie, on the other to give those present something to spread, ultimately making most of Dream City’s citizens aware of how the road came to be.

Without this trick, people on the streets would just assume the road was paved through Pan Dajun’s donation, raising thumbs for old Pan, shaking heads for Han Lie—what sense would that make?

Pan Dajun definitely could think of a more fitting name but intentionally left a hook.

Either Teacher Han personally steps in to decline.

Or Boss Chen picks up the cue.

Anyway, no matter who, the final name certainly wouldn’t be this one, rest assured.

Of course, Boss Chen took to the stage and got into the talk, he actively brought up the road name.