Chapter 390: Everything Depends on Humanity
Chen Pingliang stared at Zhou Yong: "Wake up, that's more than 600 million, not more than 6 million. Without equal assets as collateral, no one can get a loan from the bank..."
Zhou Yong took a deep breath. He knew that this matter was somewhat difficult, but he did not intend to give up.
After leaving Chen Pingliang, Zhou Yong looked at the time and took Sun Qing to the government.
Zhou Yong first met with Xu Jianmin and told his senior brother about the matter. Then he went to see County Magistrate Gao.
"Let me guarantee your village in the bank?"
Zhou Yong nodded, and County Magistrate Gao looked at him and began to think.
The office fell into silence for two or three minutes. After coming to his senses, County Chief Gao frowned slightly and said, "We need to hold a meeting to discuss this matter."
County Mayor Gao did not refuse outright, but instead said something ambiguous.
This statement is a bit technical. It can't be said to be official language, nor can it be said to be a tactful rejection of Zhou Yong's request.
Zhou Yong's mind was torn. He pursed his lips slightly and said, "County Magistrate Gao, the reason why I want to contract this project is not only to work hard for the development of Huaixi Village, but more for the poor villagers in Qingmu County..."
Such a large project cannot be completed by Huaixi Village Construction Company alone, so a large number of migrant workers need to be hired. This will not only increase income for many families, but also boost the economy of Qingmu County.
Zhou Yong's words deeply moved County Mayor Gao. At present, except for Huaixi Village which is relatively wealthy, other villages in Qingmu County are in poverty.
"You go back first. I'll let you know when there's a result..."
Zhou Yong went back. He remained silent on the way. Sun Qing looked at him from time to time, feeling a little uneasy.
"Brother Zhou, what did County Magistrate Gao say?"
While Zhou Yong was talking with Xu Jianmin and County Mayor Gao, Sun Qing was waiting outside and had no idea what the conversation was about.
Sun Qing's words brought Zhou Yong's wandering thoughts back to reality.
Zhou Yong lowered his voice and briefly recounted the incident, leaving Sun Qing stunned.
"So as long as County Magistrate Gao guarantees us, the bank will lend us money, right?"
Zhou Yong glanced at Sun Qing and said, "It's not that simple. For more than 600 million yuan, even if County Chief Gao is willing to guarantee us, it's still unclear whether our county bank is willing to lend us money...
Moreover, this matter requires Qingmu County Bank to apply to the provincial capital bank, and there will be no results for a while..."
For a small local bank like Qingmu County, it is not certain whether it can obtain loan approval from the superior bank for an amount of more than 600 million yuan.
Sun Qing's mood seemed to be on a roller coaster as Zhou Yong spoke, and the light in his eyes gradually dimmed: "It seems that there is still little hope."
Hopeless?
Zhou Yong narrowed his eyes slightly: "Everything depends on human effort. I don't want to give up until the last moment."
Sun Qing opened his mouth and looked at Zhou Yong: "Brother Zhou, just do your best and don't put too much pressure on yourself..."
Zhou Yong nodded slightly, and then his eyes turned to the window.
The scenery outside the window was like a tranquil and pure painting, unfolding before his eyes.
He stared at the scene quietly, feeling an inexplicable tranquility in his heart.
The car slowly arrived at the Hongqi Township bus station. The moment I got off the bus, gusts of cold wind blew in my face.
Zhou Yong adjusted the cotton hat on his head and walked quickly towards the place where the bicycles were stored with Sun Qing.
It was already dark when they entered the village, and they separated at a crossroads.
The next day, it snowed lightly. The first thing Zhou Yong did when he went to work at the brigade was to call a meeting of village cadres.
We were discussing a Highway Bureau project, and when everyone learned the topic of the meeting, they were all at a loss for words.
Li Hongjun stammered, "A project worth 2.2 billion? Did I hear you right?"
Others couldn't believe their ears. Zhou Yong emphasized the amount of the project again, and everyone looked at each other.
"Let alone a 2.2 billion project, we can't even afford a 200 million project."
These were said by Li Ming, and his words expressed everyone's thoughts.
After all, everyone knows exactly how much money is in the brigade's account.
Zhou Yong cleared his throat and everyone looked at him.
He then told them about asking County Mayor Gao to guarantee the loan, and everyone except Sun Qing and Zhou Yong was excited.
But their happiness lasted only three seconds, as Zhou Yong's words were like a bucket of cold water poured on their heads.
"Village Chief, is there hope for this matter? Or is there no hope?"
"At the moment, there is little hope that this can be achieved."
Li Ming scratched his head and asked in confusion: "Village head, since there is little hope of achieving this, why did you call everyone to hold this discussion meeting?"
Zhou Yong played with a pen in one hand, and his eyes swept over everyone's faces one by one: "Although the hope is not great, there is still a glimmer of hope. I have to tell you anyway..."
Assuming that County Magistrate Gao agreed to provide a guarantor, Zhou Yong would still have to discuss the matter with everyone, so he might as well tell them about it in advance. He also wanted to hear everyone's opinions on the matter.
After all, the loan amount involved was as high as more than 600 million yuan, and Zhou Yong could not make the decision alone.
However, to Zhou Yong's surprise, the village cadres of Huaixi Village were all very bold and supported the loan for contracting the Highway Bureau's project.
They did some calculations. For a loan of more than 600 million yuan, even if the interest rate was 2%, assuming the loan was for ten months, the interest would only be a few million yuan. No matter how they calculated it, this deal was a good deal for them.
The question now is whether we can get a loan, which is an issue that everyone is concerned about.
As for the risks involved in the project and other problems, everyone agreed that as long as Zhou Yong was there, those problems would be easy to solve.
As Zhou Yong listened to what everyone said, he felt like his back was about to bend.
“You really lifted me up.”
Everyone laughed, and Li Ming said, "Village Chief, this is not a matter of whether or not to honor you. It's just that everyone has seen what you have done over the years..."
Li Hongjun echoed from the side, and others took over the conversation. In short, as long as Zhou Yong led them, they would not be afraid no matter what happened.
After a while, Zhou Yong sat quietly for a while, and then he called Guo Xiangqian.
After knowing Guo Xiangqian for so many years, Zhou Yong had very few opportunities to ask for help from him. On the contrary, it was Guo Xiangqian who had been constantly asking Zhou Yong for help over the years.
Zhou Yong told Guo Xiangqian about the matter on the phone, hoping to get a loan of 650 million yuan from Qingmu County Bank through his father.
Guo Xiangqian did not make any promises on the phone, only saying that he would give him an answer in the next two days.
After all, the loan amount involved is relatively large, and even Guo Xiangqian's father would not dare to get involved in this matter easily.
After ending the call with Guo Xiangqian, Zhou Yong raised his hand and pinched his eyebrows. Then he called Xu Jianmin to ask about the situation on the side of County Magistrate Gao.
According to Xu Jianmin, County Mayor Gao organized a small meeting in the morning regarding the loan for the Huaixi Village contracting project, and the decision-making power is currently in the hands of County Mayor Gao.
As long as County Mayor Gao is willing to provide a guaranteed loan to Huaixi Village, no one else will object.
After hanging up the phone with Xu Jianmin, Zhou Yong's brows were full of thought. He was in a daze for a while, then dialed the landline number in the office of Township Chief Lu.
An hour later, Lao Lu came to Huaixi Village Brigade despite the cold and heavy snow.
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