If you want to get rich, you must first build roads. This sentence cannot be true anywhere.
Of course, the city leaders have also had headaches over this road and are thinking of rebuilding it. However, this road is too long and it will cost a lot of money to build it. Where can they get it all at once?
In addition, Honglin City is surrounded by mountains on three sides and has no leading industry. Agriculture is still the main industry. With poor transportation and unfavorable terrain, it is very difficult to develop.
However, when Shen Dapeng and others submitted their proposal to develop an ecological park in Honglin City, Cao Xinmin strongly supported it. On the one hand, this would allow the economy of Honglin City to develop. On the other hand, Cao Xinmin was developing an ecological park in Honglin City.
As deputy secretary of the city, you have to make some achievements. Otherwise, how can you be transferred back to the capital if there are no achievements?
That being said, one problem that is thorny for both sides is the road problem.
Shen Dapeng proposed building an expressway, which required approval from the province. The funding alone would cost more than 500 million. The province would support some of it, and Shen Dapeng would have to figure out the rest by himself.
I discussed with my aunt before that even if we take out all the money earned by Penghu Industrial and Pengying Holdings in the past few years, it will not be enough. We still need to go to the bank for a loan, and this loan can easily cost hundreds of millions for a year.
Interest is scary.
In addition, Shen Dapeng was still thinking about the company's relocation to the south, so the construction of the highway was put on hold.
Looking at the bumpy road in front of him, Shen Dapeng's heart gradually became heavy.
With its current strength, it is somewhat unreasonable to invest in the construction of highways. Moreover, this does not include investment in the construction of ecological parks.
According to a rough estimate, tens of millions will be invested in the first phase of the ecological park project alone. How can there be money to build roads?
In the middle of the afternoon, the taxi finally arrived in Honglin City and stopped in front of a small courtyard in the city.
This is the place arranged by the city for Cao Xinmin to live. The place looks nice and is relatively quiet.
Shen Dapeng had already called Cao Xinmin when he was in the car. Cao Xinmin asked him to come to this place first and he would arrive later.
Shen Dapeng and Liu Fengxia had been here once before, so they were familiar with the ride. After getting off the bus, they explained it to the staff at the door.
Cao Xinmin probably had already explained it to the staff, so when Shen Dapeng reported his name, the staff enthusiastically took him into the courtyard, through the corridor, and to a small living room.
After the hot tea was handed over, the staff withdrew knowingly.
After Shen Dapeng drank a few sips of the hot car, his bad mood calmed down a lot after the bumpy ride, and he raised his head to look at the layout of the living room.
Simple and simple, the picture of eight horses hanging in front is even more majestic, making those who look at it feel proud.
It was obvious that Cao Xinmin was very enthusiastic about his work, and Shen Dapeng nodded secretly.
"Dapeng, you are one step ahead of me, haha."
Shen Dapeng was staring at the paintings on the wall in trance, when suddenly a burst of hearty laughter came from outside.
Who is this if not Cao Xinmin?
Shen Dapeng suddenly stood up, and Cao Xinmin's voice and shadow also caught Shen Dapeng's eyes from the door.
"Hello, Uncle Cao!"
Shen Dapeng asked politely.
"I haven't seen you in two years. You've grown a lot, and you look a lot more mature. Sit down, sit down and talk."
With a smile on his face, Cao Xinmin quickly walked up and patted Shen Dapeng affectionately on the shoulder.
"Uncle Cao, these are some local specialties I brought..."
Shen Dapeng hurriedly pointed to the things on the ground.
"You kid, when did you learn this? We are all one of our own, why are you being polite to me?"
Cao Xinmin followed the direction of Shen Dapeng's finger, glanced at the things on the ground, and his expression suddenly became serious.
Shen Dapeng smiled slightly and said, "Uncle Cao, these are not expensive things, they are just some local specialties. I think you can take care of your busy schedule and replenish your health."
Cao Xinmin's words about his own people made Shen Dapeng's heart warm. Cao Xinmin said this, which meant treating him as one of his own people. Invisibly, Shen Dapeng felt that his relationship with Cao Xinmin was getting closer.
"It's hard for you kid. Okay, let's leave it there first."
Cao Xinmin patted Shen Dapeng on the shoulder again, took Shen Dapeng's arm, and the two of them sat on the sofa.
Soon, a staff member made tea and brought it to Cao Xinmin, and refilled Shen Dapeng's cup with water.
Cao Xinmin waved his hand to signal the staff to get down, and then looked at Shen Dapeng again, with a flash of light in his eyes.
"Dapeng, you don't go to the Three Treasures Hall for anything. I'm afraid you're not just looking at me this time, right?"
After Cao Xinmin saw what was on his mind, Shen Dapeng knew that he would have to speak sooner or later, so he smiled awkwardly and said, "Uncle Cao understands me. I came here this time because I wanted to inquire about the ecological park."
Shen Dapeng paused for a moment when he said this, because he noticed that Cao Xinmin's face changed, showing a hint of helplessness.
"Dapeng, I knew you were here for this matter." Cao Xinmin couldn't help but sigh as he said this, "As the leader of Honglin City, I also want to develop the ecological park as soon as possible, but now
The situation is difficult to describe in words.”
"Uncle Cao, is it because of the influence of SARS?" Shen Dapeng frowned.
Cao Xinmin smiled lightly and shook his head, "SARS has passed. If there were no problems, it should have been developed long ago, but..."
Cao Xinmin hesitated to speak, thought for a while and finally said: "But now this project has to be put on hold because it has not been approved by the superiors. I am anxious and there is nothing I can do. Otherwise, let your aunt wait a little longer?"
Shen Dapeng finally heard it. The reason why Cao Xinmin said this may not be a simple issue of approval. There may be other reasons. However, Cao Xinmin didn't say it, and Shen Dapeng couldn't ask in detail.
However, it felt like the ecological park project might not go ahead. Thinking of this, Shen Dapeng smiled lightly.
"Uncle Cao, I understand. I'm just here to ask questions for my aunt. Let's take a look at the situation. If this is the case, I think my aunt will feel more at ease."
Cao Xinmin was taken aback, and looked at Shen Dapeng with a raised brow, "Dapeng, what do you mean, if this ecological park is not developed for the time being, will Mr. Liu be relaxed?"
In Cao Xinmin's view, the meaning of Liu Fengxia's request to Shen Dapeng to come and see the ecological park is very clear, that is, she wants to develop it as soon as possible. But judging from Shen Dapeng's words, it seems that if it cannot be developed as soon as possible, Liu Fengxia will be quite happy, right?
"Uncle Cao, to be honest, didn't my aunt's company just move south recently? The funds in all aspects are not yet in place. If we develop the ecological park, we will inevitably build a highway, right? As a result, funding is even more difficult.