Chapter 331 Pretending to be a Returning Businessman in a Historical Novel 4
[Alert! Host! Strong fluctuations in aura detected! Coordinates locked... in the rural area of this city! Red Star Squadron!]
Zhou Jue's hand holding the teacup was very steady, and there wasn't even a ripple in the cup.
Her smile remained unchanged, as if she hadn't heard the piercing alarm in her mind at all.
countryside?
It seems that the protagonist of the novel "The Control Group" is now working as an educated youth in the countryside.
"Director Li, Section Chief Zhang," she put down her teacup, her voice completely normal, "I'm not very familiar with the specific situation in Yancheng. Would you two be willing to give me some information?"
"Of course, of course!" Section Chief Zhang immediately interjected, enthusiastically introducing the topic:
"Our Yancheng is nestled against the mountains and faces the sea, boasting abundant resources, especially our aquatic products and some mountain specialties, which are famous throughout the province. We also have several large state-owned factories, such as textile factories and canneries..."
He spoke at length, trying to showcase the best aspects of Yancheng.
Zhou Jue listened patiently, nodding occasionally and asking one or two questions.
“A textile factory? I’m somewhat interested.” She said casually, “Nowadays, the international requirements for clothing styles are getting higher and higher. If we can combine our country’s traditional embroidery techniques with internationally popular tailoring, we might be able to make some very popular products.”
She paused, then changed the subject.
"Of course, this is just a preliminary idea. When it comes to making products, the most important thing is the raw materials. I wonder what the quality of textile raw materials in Yancheng are, such as cotton and silk? Where are they mainly produced?"
Section Chief Zhang's eyes lit up: "You've come to the right person! Although Yancheng itself doesn't produce cotton, our subordinate counties, especially Hongxing Commune, have a long-standing tradition of silkworm farming! The silk they produce is of very high quality!"
Red Star Commune?
What a coincidence! The place where the female lead was sent to the countryside was the Hongxing Brigade, which belonged to the Hongxing Commune.
"Oh? Is that so?" She feigned interest. "Then it seems I really need to go and see for myself. After all, what you learn from books is never enough."
[Host, the source of the fluctuations in fortune is in the direction of the Red Star Brigade!] The system's voice sounded again, tinged with excitement.
really.
"No problem!" Director Li immediately made the decision, his tone leaving no room for doubt: "Wherever Miss Zhou wants to go for her inspection, we will fully cooperate! I will arrange it right away, providing you with a private car and assigning a colleague who is most familiar with the situation to accompany you throughout the trip!"
The identity of a "returning investor" proved to be more useful than she had imagined.
Seeing the eagerness in the eyes of the two cadres, Zhou Jue knew that the time was almost right.
She then extended her olive branch: "If the quality of the raw materials is really as good as Section Chief Zhang said, I wouldn't mind investing in building a garment factory in Yancheng."
"Of course, I need to conduct a detailed investigation beforehand, including the origin of raw materials, the skill level of workers, and the transportation capacity of ports, etc."
She didn't mention the specific amount of investment or its scale; she just made a grand promise.
But in this barren land, this pancake is tempting enough.
"Very good!"
"Ms. Zhou, please don't worry!"
Director Li and Section Chief Zhang spoke almost simultaneously, exchanging a glance and both seeing undisguised elation in each other's eyes.
A foreign-owned factory!
This is not just a matter of money and foreign exchange; it is a significant political achievement that can be reported to the province and even the central government!
"Ms. Zhou, please feel free to make any requests! We will do our best to meet them!" Director Li's tone had changed from politeness to an almost promise-like assurance.
“I don’t have any requests for now.” Zhou Jue stood up, a perfectly measured look of fatigue on his face. “I just got off the ship today and I’m a bit tired. I’d like to rest a bit and discuss the specific itinerary with you two tomorrow, is that alright?”
"Of course! Of course!" Director Li quickly stood up. "It was our oversight that we disturbed Miss Zhou's rest. Please get some rest, and we will visit again tomorrow."
Okay, see you tomorrow.
After seeing off the two excited cadres, Zhou Jue closed the door.
She walked to the window and watched the green jeep speed away from the guesthouse.
...
The atmosphere inside the jeep was lively.
"Director Li! Did you hear that? A factory! A garment processing factory!" The young section chief, Zhang, was so excited that his cheeks were flushed and his fists were clenched. "If this is done, how many jobs will it create? How much foreign exchange will it generate?"
Drivers couldn't help but frequently cast curious glances at the car through their rearview mirrors.
Director Li was much more composed than him. He leaned back in his chair with his eyes closed, but the rapid tapping of his fingers on his knees betrayed his inner turmoil.
"Xiao Zhang, calm down," he said slowly.
"How can I stay calm, Director Li! This is like a pie falling from the sky!"
“The more this is the case, the more cautious we must be.” Director Li opened his eyes, his gaze sharp: “This matter is no longer something that our city can decide. I will report to the province immediately.”
He paused, his tone becoming extremely serious.
"There are three things we must do immediately before we receive clear instructions from our superiors."
Section Chief Zhang immediately sat up straight, his expression focused: "Please speak!"
"First, verify her identity. Immediately contact our customs and foreign affairs departments through our channels to verify this 'Ms. Zhou Jue's' background as quickly as possible. I need to know her family, her company, and everything else we can find out."
"Second, assess their capabilities." Director Li held up a second finger. "Is the investment she mentioned a small-scale operation of tens of thousands of yuan, or a large-scale investment of hundreds of thousands or millions of yuan? This directly relates to the resources we invest subsequently and the level of hospitality we provide."
“Third, and most importantly,” Director Li lowered his voice, “make proper arrangements for the reception. From now on, treat her as our most important foreign guest. Her food, lodging, and transportation must all be handled to the highest standards. Send our most reliable and dependable comrades as liaisons, on call 24 hours a day. We must do our best to meet any of her requests, as long as they do not violate our principles.”
"Nothing can go wrong before the letter of intent is signed!"
Section Chief Zhang nodded vigorously, his face full of solemnity.
"I understand, Director Li."
Director Li gazed at the rapidly receding street scene outside the window, his eyes filled with a sense of distance.
They desperately needed this opportunity. They weren't in a big city, just a small coastal town, and such investment opportunities almost never came their way here.
This impoverished and backward city needs a catalyst to ignite the flames of development.
And this "Ms. Zhou Jue" who fell from the sky might just be that Mars.
In any case, they must show the utmost sincerity and keep this spark.
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