(Repaying the Debt Chapter 2)
"Anyway, we don't want this place called Zhengjiayu anymore!"
This is a new negotiation meeting.
Zhang Hongcheng spoke with a faint smile.
"You guys have turned this beautiful valley into a wasteland. It will take a lot of effort just to clean up the sand and pebbles."
The city leaders said nothing.
I feel tired.
It was all in vain!
But it is true that D County was not honest first, and it is understandable that H County wants to shift the blame. After all, you even dug up this section of the "river valley" in H County and turned it into wasteland.
Several people in D County were also feeling miserable. They wasted a lot of manpower on this matter and were laughed at by their subordinates.
If they really take over the dilapidated Zhengjiayu and give up the Xiaoyunshan Iron Mine, none of them will be able to be leaders anymore, as they will be ashamed to death!
"The wine I drank at your county government last time was really good. What brand was it?"
Zhang Hongcheng saw that the situation was a bit awkward, so his expression became simple and honest, as if he was giving the other party a way out.
Old Chen, director of the D County Office, smiled.
"That's a local wine produced by a winery in our county that's been around for over ten years. Since County Chief Zhang likes it, just bring a couple of extra bottles when you go back."
Seeing that the tense atmosphere on both sides had eased a little, the city leader finally spoke.
"I've heard of this wine in your county. I heard the recipe is from the Qing Dynasty, right? I'll have a few more drinks later."
Geng Tongpeng was the only one in the audience whose expression remained tense. He said something abruptly amidst a burst of softened laughter.
"I heard that this winery in your county is going to be restructured soon, right?"
"Everyone, let alone the eldest, is talking about the second. Who doesn't lack food at home? Don't you see the current situation? Why are you still brewing wine?"
The whole place was suddenly filled with embarrassment.
What Lao Geng said is the truth. The winery in the county has indeed gone out of business due to the lack of raw materials, but the scenery is not ruined by you.
Zhang Hongcheng looked a little panicked on the surface, but he was very happy in his heart.
----I knew that for today's occasion, it would be a good idea to bring the straightforward old Geng here!
Everyone looked at Zhang Hongcheng who was trying to smooth things over.
"Old Geng, you're joking. I've said before that if this factory were in our H County, I'd wake up laughing in my dreams, right, Old Geng?"
Lao Geng shook his head, not knowing whether he agreed or disagreed, and ultimately said nothing.
"No big deal," a silent city leader sighed and took over. "Comrade Lao Geng is right. Because of this problem, not only are the wineries in the counties facing huge problems, but our city's wineries also need to be restructured. I'm afraid they will soon become food factories."
Then he smiled and pointed at the embarrassed people from County D.
"So, I have to drink your wine today. I'm afraid I won't be able to drink it again in a while."
Since everyone mentioned wine, and wine is the best way to resolve awkward situations, Lao Chen, the director of the D County Office, immediately suggested starting the banquet early.
In the society of Dragon Country, many things may not be agreed upon at a meeting, but the probability of success at a banquet can at least double.
The leaders from the city and the two counties sat at one table, and the accompanying personnel sat at another table.
When Lao Chen was arranging tables for the accompanying personnel, his eyes suddenly lit up.
Hey, isn't that H County's darling—Xiao Tu?!
Xiao Tu felt that the comrades in D County were always very enthusiastic, so he got drunk again in a daze.
At the dinner table, Lao Huang and his friends wanted to get Zhang Hongcheng drunk, but they failed because Lao Geng drank it all by himself.
In H County, no one except Old Hu from the drilling team was willing to drink at the same table with Geng Tongpeng.
Lao Geng calls himself a drunkard, and it's not a false reputation.
Huang Xian was chatting with a leader from the city when he suddenly noticed that the deputy director of the office, who was drinking with guests at another table, quietly leaned over to Lao Chen's ear and whispered something.
Old Chen's eyes instantly became brighter than the light bulbs in the room.
——Hey, there’s good news!
Soon, Huang Xian and Lao Chen, who had a tacit understanding, met in the corridor.
"What's going on?"
"It's good news!"
Old Chen rubbed his hands excitedly.
"The news that Hong Kong businessmen will be arriving in H County in the next few days is true!"
Huang Xian was stunned for a moment, then shook his head in disappointment.
"Come on, I've inquired about those people. Zhang Hongcheng's original relationship with them is not something he can snatch away."
"It's not about this, but that Xiao Tu said something else when he was drunk."
"What?"
Old Chen looked a little excited.
"One of Zhang Hongcheng's two clients is currently in limbo."
"This businessman asked Zhang Hongcheng to help him collect some old brewing equipment. He said he was planning to build a seasoning factory in Pengcheng. He would only put his investment project into practice if Zhang Hongcheng helped him."
County Magistrate Huang, who was worried about the future of the county's winery, immediately grabbed Lao Chen's hand.
“Is this true?!”
"That Xiao Tu has been in charge of organizing documents for Zhang Hongcheng recently. He's the type to be honest when he's drunk!"
Old Huang turned around a few times and suddenly laughed.
"No wonder this guy brought up the winery issue. If he hadn't reacted quickly, Old Geng would have already said it!"
"If that's the case, then I'll have to have a serious discussion with the city leaders."
"We have the old winery equipment, and I don't want a penny from him. But Zhang Hongcheng must accept this Zhengjiayu and exchange the Xiaoyunshan poor iron ore for our D County!"
Old Chen obviously thought of more and gave a reminder.
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