"The comrades below are responsible for the specific arrangements. I don't remember it very clearly." Chen Taizhong smiled sheepishly. These schedules were all arranged at the meeting. He didn't believe that Wang Ninghu would not be clear about it.
So the other party wanted to hear the details, but he refused to tell them in order to avoid being found fault with, and gave some other instructions. He just said in a very general way, "I will take them to visit Beichong, have discussions, and sign contracts..."
"
"Don't you want to go to Yangzhou for a walk?" Wang Ninghu asked lightly. At this time, the waiter started to serve the food. Secretary Wang picked up the wine glass and said, "Here, let's have a drink first and chat casually. Don't be restrained."
Then there was a casual chat, and after drinking for a while, Secretary Wang reiterated his old words, "Don't you want to take American guests around the city? The city party committee promises to receive them well."
"I want to transfer, but I'm afraid of the trouble." Chen Taizhong answered bluntly.
Lao Wang, just give up on this.
Wang Ninghu nodded and said nothing, and everyone continued to drink. After a while, he asked again, "How much can they invest?"
"Five to eight hundred million, depending on the situation." Chen Taizhong replied calmly. Many people know this data. Lao Wang, you asked me to implement this data, right?
"There really are so many." Secretary Wang nodded graciously. He was indeed here to implement the data. The news had spread throughout Beichong. It was impossible for him not to know. Then he asked again, "What about this signing?
Are you going to be in Beichong too?"
"Not in the city government." Chen Taizhong answered clearly, "On behalf of the Beichong District Government, I solemnly invite the main leaders of the municipal party committee to come to Beichong to host this signing ceremony."
"I'll see if I have time and try my best to go." Secretary Wang not only ignored his previous rashness, but also expressed his support for him, "You have already started this matter before you took office. With such a responsible work attitude,
I will definitely support you."
On the night when Xu Ruilin's son was shot dead, Chen Bin, the pseudonym of District Chief Chen, came to investigate under the banner of Prince Company. Ju Zhonghua also came forward to explain the misunderstanding. Later, people from other counties and districts paid attention.
This American company has finally found its place.
In fact, this matter is not that big. It was of great concern at the time, but once it has passed, it has passed. No matter how big the company is, if it does not invest locally, it is nothing to care about.
But as the secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, Wang Ninghu’s words can bring out this layer of cause and effect. It is not simple. You must know that the person who came forward at that time was someone from the municipal government. The party committee has really worked hard to point it out in time now.
But that's not what Chen Taizhong cares about. What he's thinking about is that Lao Wang seems to have something wrong today. He ignored his brother's stabs and instead supported me in holding the signing ceremony in Beichong. This probably has something to say.
In any case, for such a big project, the city government is not allowed to come forward, but the municipal party committee is responsible for it. District Mayor Chen is also giving Secretary Wang face. An investment of more than 1.5 billion has been introduced since Yangzhou's reform and opening up.
The largest amount of funds.
So I had a very happy meal, but after returning to the room, Chen Taizhong couldn't help but think about it: Why did Wang Ninghu suddenly become so easy to talk to?
The facts on the second day proved that Secretary Wang's support for Beichong exceeded everyone's imagination.
The next morning, after breakfast, a group of people from Beichong went about in twos and threes for a while. They got on the bus at 9:30 and went straight to Chaota Airport. The flight arrived at 11 o'clock, but we couldn't leave too late. We arrived in the city
The airport only takes fifty minutes if everything goes smoothly, but if there is an accident such as a traffic jam, the guests will inevitably be neglected.
There was no traffic jam on the road, but there was a small accident. Municipal engineering construction blocked a street, so everyone took a detour. It was not too late when we arrived at the airport, which was around 10:30.
Next, everyone held up the banner and stood at the door. The photographer also took out the equipment from the suitcase and carried it on his shoulders, just waiting for that historical moment. An investment of at least 500 million yuan was definitely unique in the history of Beichong.
moment.
But the sad thing is that at 10:40, we received the unfortunate news that the plane would be delayed by about 20 minutes. After everyone heard this, they couldn't help but relax a little bit.
However, at this moment, Wang Ninghu arrived. This time he did not just bring Hong Chuang with him. Zhang Jinjiang, Secretary General of the Municipal Party Committee, and Gui Chensheng, the deputy mayor in charge, also arrived.
Chen Taizhong was extremely unhappy with Gui Chensheng. He couldn't help but said coldly, "Mayor Gui, you are here to pick up your guests, can you please don't join us?"
"Chen Taizhong, you are almost the same." Gui Chensheng's mouth twitched. Even if he was the master of fuss in his heart, he would not be able to bear such a provocation. He replied angrily, "I am here because of the wishes of the Yangzhou Party Committee.
Well, as a district chief, do you really think you can drive me away?"
"Even if I don't chase you away, I can beat you up..., do you believe it?" Chen Taizhong glared and walked over. He looked as arrogant as he wanted, "My cigarettes from Beichong
Factory, you almost got me into trouble, Nide... why don't you try glaring at me again?"
"Okay, District Chief Chen, let's understand each other..." Hong Chuang tried to come up to rescue him, but District Chief Chen gave him a cold look, "Hong Chu, let me ask, in what capacity do you advise me?"
"Taizhong, long live your understanding." Wang Ninghu had to step forward to persuade him. It was true that Hong Chuang was his secretary, but in this kind of situation where real swords and guns were facing each other, the leader's secretary really didn't matter. He explained with a smile, "Morning
The student is in charge of industry. If he doesn't come, it means his attitude is not correct... it's just a formality."
"Format... forget it." Chen Taizhong snorted and glanced coldly at Chensheng, "I advise you to take the initiative to hand over the industry you are in charge of. Some people... are beyond your control."
This is to show the benefits of carriages and horses. Shao Guoli has already strongly hinted that Beichong Industry and the deputy mayor in charge of Yangzhou were at odds with each other and he even threw a glass of wine in the other's face.
That is when public affairs turn into private grievances. As for personal grievances, no matter how extreme the behavior is, it is understandable and does not necessarily have to be incorporated into the system.
Chen Taizhong's current behavior fully illustrates this point. He is not afraid of being unreasonable with Gui Chensheng, even if he is only the district mayor and the other party is the deputy mayor.
But just five minutes later, another group of people appeared. The leader nodded to Wang Ninghu, "Secretary Wang is here too. The strength of Prince Company seems to be really strong."
Damn, you are the green onion? Chen Taizhong was really annoyed when he saw it, but at the critical moment, Ge Baoling spoke up, "District Chief, this is Zhang Weiguo, our executive deputy from Yangzhou, who is from Huacheng."
Executive deputy, generally speaking, is the executive deputy of the government. It is rarely called this in the party committee. Chen Taizhong understood it, but he didn't understand in his heart, "What is he doing here?"
How do I know this? Ge Baoling could only smile bitterly, "I'm afraid he has some ideas when he comes here at this time."
"Is this District Chief Chen?" After Mayor Zhang greeted Secretary Wang, he paid attention to Beichong and the others. He nodded slightly to Chen Taizhong, "You are indeed young and promising."
"I'm just picking up a customer, it has nothing to do with being young and promising," Chen Taizhong replied calmly, turned around and took two steps to the side.
"Young man is quite angry," Zhang Weiguo smiled slightly, looking disapproving, but there was a bit of anger in his eyes, "Young age is not a problem, but... it is not a reason either."
"Huh?" Chen Taizhong snorted dissatisfied. Although he avoided it, he didn't hide far away, and the other party didn't deliberately lower his voice. After hearing this, he couldn't help but turn his head and glance, his eyes full of provocation.
"It's great to be young..." Mayor Zhang smiled at him without making any positive response.
Change the time and place, and see how I can punish you! Chen Taizhong can't stand this pretentiousness, but he has already bared teeth with a deputy mayor, so it is not appropriate to make any more moves now.
Zhang Weiguo's people also brought banners. When they saw the banner held by Beichong people, they hesitated for a while. Beichong's banner was 1.5 meters wide and 15 meters long, and it said "Warmly welcome Prince Company to Hengbei for inspection."
District Chief Chen originally wanted to write "Come to Beichong for inspection." However, everyone suggested that since we are picking up people at the airport in Chaotian, don't directly display the banner of Beichong. One is... Beichong District is a bit small and not good-looking.
Secondly, it is also to prevent others from thinking about you.
Facing this banner with the banner of "Hengbei", the Yangzhou Municipal Government was a little hesitant, but Mayor Zhang raised his chin and said, "The banner is here, and it must be opened."
So the next moment, the second banner was also opened. It was different from the slogan put up by Beichong people in only two words, that is, Hengbei was replaced by Yangzhou. Yes, Yangzhou Daming generously printed the name of a prefecture-level city.
banner.
When greeting the same group of guests, two banners were actually displayed, which is also rare at the airport. People nearby looked at them sideways and thought that this was not a song. If they are extremely important guests, it is normal to display more banners, but
Then I have to go to the airport to pick him up, right?
"Disgraceful," Wang Ninghu muttered angrily. Fortunately, this incident happened at the airport. Not only were there many banners, but Chaotian people were not very familiar with the officialdom of Yangzhou City. Otherwise, if someone saw it, they might not know how to make a joke.
But what is strange is that Secretary Wang did not step forward to stop this behavior. Otherwise, there are many strange things in Yangzhou?
Not long after, the plane landed. There were not many people from Prince's company this time, four men, four women and eight people, but five of them were Caucasian. Catherine and Elizabeth walked in front, attracting the attention of almost everyone present.
Not only are they foreigners, but they are also foreign women, and they are extremely beautiful foreign women. What are they doing in Hengbei?
To be kind, there were three men and two women following them, who kept talking. When they walked out of the airport and saw two banners, they were all stunned.
Chapter 3403: Tension (Part 2)
The two banners are not far apart, almost right next to each other, but they are clearly divided into two camps.
If anyone knew that these were actually three camps, they would probably laugh out loud.
A man who came out glanced at the crowd holding a "Yangpu" banner and said, "That's right there.
Catherine was also puzzled for a moment. After a pause, she naturally walked towards Chen Taizhong's camp, followed closely by Elizabeth. The entourage behind them was about to go to Yangzhou. When they saw the boss actually walking towards
On the other side, he hurriedly followed up.
"Oh, Chen," in front of everyone, the beautiful foreign woman gave the tall Chinese man a warm hug. The foreign beauty spoke proficient Chinese, "during the engagement ceremony... why did you run away?"
?It makes me extremely sad.”
"Well... I don't like strawberry-flavored cream on wedding cakes," Chen Taizhong coughed dryly. He actually didn't appreciate this American nonsense, "I like strawberry-flavored cream." I said... "You can put these away."
Performing?"
"Okay then, actually I'm here to make money," Catherine immediately put away her infinite tenderness, but this expression changed a bit quickly, and when others saw it, they couldn't help but wonder if there was something inside.
"I also hope you can make money," Chen Taizhong smiled faintly, then turned to look at Wang Ninghu beside him, "Let me introduce, this is our Yangzhou Municipal Party Committee Secretary Wang Ninghu, who is my immediate boss... Secretary Wang, this is
Katherine, the chairman of the Prince Company…Ms. Michelle.”
"Catheson Kennedy," Catherine corrected his mistake and stretched out her hand with a smile, "Hello, Secretary Wang."
Wang Ninghu lowered his hands, wondering whether to hug him or not when he saw the other person actually stretched out his hand. He stretched out his hands, shook the other person's hand tightly and joked, "Welcome to come and inspect, please believe me."
I, Miss Kennedy, there is money here that you can’t make all of."
What you said is even more exaggerated than Catherine... District Chief Chen's mouth twitched. Yangzhou Qian Prince can't make enough money? Stop teasing, okay? If it weren't for my face, people wouldn't even be able to glance there.
Unfortunately, there were many people who didn’t value Mr. Chen’s face. The next moment, Zhang Weiguo came over and took the initiative to extend his hand and introduced himself, “Hello, Miss Kennedy, I am Zhang Weiguo, executive deputy mayor of the Yangzhou Municipal Government. Welcome.
To Hengbei."
"Executive deputy mayor?" Catherine stretched out her hand to shake her hand lightly, and then said she wanted to withdraw her hand. Unexpectedly, Mayor Zhang grabbed her hand with both hands and shook it violently. It took a long time for her to withdraw her hand. She was surprised.
He asked, "What level of leadership is this?"
When Chen Taizhong saw how naughty the old guy was, he secretly made a small note in his mind to prevent internal strife in front of foreigners. But when he heard the bad girl from the Kennedy family being so pretentious, he wanted to laugh a little. She was staying in the capital.
After all this time, how is it possible that you don’t even know what an executive deputy is?
"The executive deputy mayor is responsible for fully presiding over the work of the city government when the mayor is away," the man who gave the directions explained without knowing what was going on, "that is to say, the first deputy mayor."
"Oh, a rather special deputy mayor," Catherine nodded lightly and said nothing more.
However, these words made Zhang Weiguo a little embarrassed. Some people on Chen Taizhong's side even couldn't hold back their smiles when they said, "You, surnamed Zhang, are still the deputy mayor."
The next step is to pick people up and get on the bus. Mayor Zhang did a great job and even brought a bus, and it was a Volvo, which was much better than the Jinlong bus in Beichong.
Catherine seemed a little embarrassed. She murmured to the people in the company for a while, and then a Chinese man came out and smiled apologetically at Mayor Zhang, "Our chairman is an old friend of Beichong District Mayor...
I'm so sorry, Mayor Zhang."
"It doesn't matter, Beichong is also Yangzhou," Zhang Weiguo smiled and waved his hand seemingly generously, and then glanced coldly at Chen Taizhong.
Catherine and her party got into Beichong's car. The three men and two women also wanted to get in. District Chief Chen raised his chin, and Liao Dabao stepped forward to stop them, "What do you do?"
"We are the Yangzhou Office in Beijing," the person who gave the guide spoke. "The provincial leaders have instructed us to cooperate in all aspects to receive the respected American investors."
When Director Liao heard this, he couldn't help turning his head to look at his district chief. Upon seeing this, Chen Taizhong snorted coldly, "Don't I know how to greet my friends? You worry too much!"
What he said was quite rude, but when these people planned to lead people to Zhang Weiguo's side, they had already offended him.
You're poaching so blatantly and you expect your buddy to be nice to you?
"We are entrusted by the province," the man defended unconvinced.
"Don't regret it if you come up," Chen Taizhong smiled slightly and didn't say much.
There was an unspeakable feeling in his smile. After being stunned for a moment, the man thought that it was because of the kindness of the provincial leader that he finally came up with a man and a woman, and another man and a woman.
Then he got on the bus from Yangzhou.
In short, there were too many weird things today, and District Chief Chen was a little confused, but at the next moment, he got another surprise. After Catherine got in the car, she said with a smile, "Wait at the highway intersection, I will bring you some
A little greeting gift."
Wang Ninghu also abandoned his car and got on the bus. Hearing this, he smiled and said, "Is this only for Beichong, or do we in Yangzhou also have a share?"
"Yangzhou... next time," Catherine replied with a smile. She felt no pressure at all to say such clichés now.
Chen Taizhong sat on his seat, raised his hand to greet Liao Dabao, and whispered, "Ask the driver to drive faster. The first stop is not Beichong Hotel, but Xiaozhao Township... Try to arrive before dark."
"Xiao Zhaoxiang?" Director Liao was really surprised. After picking up the person, he had to arrange accommodation first. The leader's instructions are really unreliable.
"Didn't you see those three followers?" District Chief Chen snorted coldly, "They tried to intercept Xiao Zhao's power plant in the city..." "Do you know what to do?"
"I know," Liao Dabao nodded. After hesitating, he asked again, "The people of Xiao Zhao probably won't agree."
Go ahead. District Chief Chen raised his chin slightly, which was his affirmative answer.
After the three people from the Liaison Office in Beijing got on the bus, they became extremely alert. Not only were they uninvited guests, but they were also vaguely threatened. They saw the District Chief Chen and the person muttering, and the person who was muttering glanced at them intentionally or unintentionally.
As soon as I took a look, my heart immediately tightened: What is this arrangement?
When they saw the young man coming to the driver and muttering again, the three of them couldn't sit still. After driving for a while, the woman among them walked to the front of the car and got up to the driver while fetching water from the water dispenser.
Ask in a low voice, "Master driver, can you stop the car at the highway intersection in Yangzhou?"
"Anyway, time is tight," the driver knew that this person was from the city, and also knew that District Mayor Chen didn't want to see these people, so he answered vaguely, "You can ask the district chief for instructions."
"Time is tight..." the woman frowned and went back, muttering to the two men for a while. At this moment, the car stopped and they had already arrived at the highway intersection. There was a minivan waiting there, and they saw the Jinlong bus.
Just wave.
Chen Taizhong took the lead and got out of the car. A middle-aged man from Prince's company also followed him. He handed the driver a receipt. After the driver took a look at it, he opened the back cover of the van and said, "There are twelve items in total. Please click on them."
This is the gift Catherine brought. Chen Taizhong glanced at it and found that they were all Philips electric shavers. These things are not worth much. The cheaper ones are more than 100, and the expensive ones are only 500 or 600. But they are placed in Beichong.
That can be considered a luxury product.
The bus driver got off the bus, opened the suitcase, and several people got off to help carry it. At this time, the man from the Beijing Office walked up to the driver and handed him a Chinese cigarette, "Brother, is this bus in a hurry?"
The driver let out a sigh. He was quite embarrassed. Although the person from the Beijing Office was annoying, he was a city cadre after all, and he could guess what Director Liao's instructions meant.
After hesitating for a while, he finally said, "We have to get to Xiao Zhao Township before dark..." Don't say it was me who said that."
This is not because he is greedy for a cigarette, but from the overall perspective, he believes that scaring away these three people is more in line with Beichong's interests. If he really takes action, the district chief may also be in trouble.
Well... the face of the person in charge of the office in Beijing suddenly turned dark. Many people knew about the power plant to be built in Beichong, but where it was going to be built, few people except Beichong people really cared. However,
He knows it in his heart.
This bus was unavailable, so he winked quickly, and when the two people saw him in the car, they hurriedly got out of the car. After they got off, he said decisively, "We won't take the bus anymore."
"Why?" the woman asked in a low voice.
"They are going directly to Xiaozhao Township, which is the town where the power plant is built," the man said calmly. "Where are they going? What if there are villagers who don't know the truth?"
"You three, get in the car, you are in a hurry," at this time, someone greeted at the door of the car. There were only twelve pieces of cargo in total. It was difficult to carry on the plane, but with so many people now, it was over after just two moves.
"We won't be able to go," the man who seemed to be taking the lead replied seriously, "I received a temporary notice to go back to the city."
If they didn't get on the car, the Beichong people would naturally not beg them to get in. As soon as the door was closed, the Golden Dragon Car sped away. At this time, the woman sighed softly, "With Secretary Wang here, Chen Taizhong really dares to do this?"
"As long as we don't reach Wang Ninghu, who will care about us?" The man replied with a stern face. The next moment he smiled coldly, "Secretary Wang will be happy to see us besieged." (To be continued)