Fu Wan found it strange. Although Qiao Zhenguo's face looked ordinary, his aura was so powerful that she would not forget it if she had seen him before.
Moreover, he is the mayor of Shanghai. If I knew him, I would definitely remember him.
To everyone's surprise, Qiao Zhenguo burst out laughing at her confused expression.
"Haha, I knew Comrade Xiao Fu wouldn't remember me."
I was at the airport last year when you came back from the US.
Fu Wan recalled the scene when she returned from the United States last time and suddenly realized.
When she got off the plane, there were indeed many people around her, including Sun Shao-ping and many other unfamiliar faces.
Qiao Zhenguo must be among this group of people.
Goodness gracious, the mayor! So many important figures were there to greet her at the airport?
Fu Wan belatedly felt incredibly honored, and immediately looked at Qiao Zhenguo with much more affection.
"Sir, I didn't realize you were there at the time. I'm so sorry."
"Haha, Comrade Xiao Fu was preoccupied with important matters at the time and was also exhausted from the journey, so it's normal that he didn't notice us."
"We were originally recruited by Old Master Sun to be his bodyguards, but I never expected that Comrade Xiao Fu would actually be an entrepreneur!"
Qiao Zhenguo said this with a hint of teasing, which made Fu Wan feel a little embarrassed.
She quickly waved her hand, "I'm not an entrepreneur, I just produce some local aquatic products."
After saying that, she generously picked up several unopened packets of dried fish.
"Leader Qiao, would you like to try some? This is fish from the waters off Longhai City, caught by the fishermen themselves."
Someone tried to stop them, but Qiao Zhenguo snatched the dried fish from Fu Wan's hand.
The surrounding noise and hawking subsided considerably, and several foreign business partners stood by watching the spectacle.
Qiao Zhenguo unwrapped the dried fish and took a bite. Amidst everyone's expectant gazes, he couldn't help but nod and give a thumbs up.
"That's right, these are things produced by our own people."
Our purpose in organizing this trade fair is to foster connections between the public and businesses.
He put down the dried fish, looked around, and then said, word by word, "Here, I promise you that this trade fair is for the people, so you can report any unfair treatment you receive here to me."
"If you have any suggestions, you can write to the municipal government or tell me directly now. The trade fair will definitely continue to improve and progress. I also assure you that the kind of extortion that just happened will absolutely not happen again!"
After saying that, he glanced at the people next to him, and immediately plainclothes officers came up and grabbed Hao Jian.
"For the merchants who just paid twice, someone will come to register you later. The money will be refunded to you after the exhibition ends today."
"I also hope that everyone can have a good time at the trade fair, and that both buyers and participating companies can get what they need, cooperate with each other, and promote economic development!"
After Qiao Zhenguo finished speaking, Fu Wanqing couldn't help but lead the applause.
"Well said!"
"Yes, the purpose of a trade fair should be to promote economic development, not to let one bad apple spoil the whole bunch!"
The onlookers nodded in agreement. Qiao Zhenguo gestured for everyone to continue attending the exhibition, while he walked to the side.
Fu Wan didn't miss the look he gave her. Just then, everyone was queuing up properly in front of the booth, so she let Fang Min and Fu Ming take care of things while she followed Qiao Zhenguo to the door.
"Boss, is there anything else you need me for?"
Qiao Zhenguo looked at Fu Wan and nodded, then smiled warmly.
"No wonder Old Master Sun values you so much, Comrade Fu is indeed incredibly intelligent!"
He hadn't even greeted her, yet Fu Wan could guess that he still had something to say.
Fu Wan gave a modest smile. She was perceptive enough to notice that Qiao Zhenguo had glanced at her before turning to leave.
Throughout history, the words and actions of such great figures have never been casually displayed.
There wasn't anyone around at the moment, so Qiao Zhenguo gestured for Fu Wan to walk to the side under a tree.
His secretary and several accompanying staff stood to one side.
Fu Wan was a little curious. She had a feeling that what Qiao Zhenguo had told her was no small matter.
Sure enough, Qiao Zhenguo turned around and asked a question directly.
"Comrade Xiao Fu, would you be interested in developing your career in Shanghai?"
This question completely stunned Fu Wan. She never expected that Qiao Zhenguo was trying to poach someone.
Good heavens, this is the mayor of Shanghai! He actually invited me to develop my career in Shanghai!
If her father and brother found out, they'd definitely have to go back and prepare firecrackers again.
Fu Wanqiang suppressed her excitement and asked Qiao Zhenguo with a smile, "Why does the leader ask such a question?"
"Because I believe that if you were in Shanghai, you could also do well."
Qiao Zhenguo spoke frankly, "Old Sun told us you were lucky, and I also heard about your last mission."
Finding a national treasure in the United States and bringing it back safely—that's something even a secret agent might not be able to do, let alone an ordinary person.
That was a bit of an exaggeration. Fu Wan was secretly delighted, but outwardly she remained modest.
"You're too kind, Leader Qiao. I was able to bring the national treasure back safely thanks to the cooperation of my comrades."
But did Boss Qiao let me stay in Shanghai simply because I was lucky?
Qiao Zhenguo laughed heartily, "That's part of the reason, but not entirely."
He paced back and forth under the tree for a couple of steps, then turned and looked towards the venue, saying, "If I'm not mistaken, is this Comrade Xiao Fu's first time attending an exhibition?"
Fu Wan nodded, "Yes, the first time."
"Hehe, the first time it's so popular, it's clear that Comrade Xiao Fu's company's products are very popular."
He paused, then said, "Shanghai is now one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, but I don't want to see regional development. If we want development, we need comprehensive development."
At this point, Qiao Zhenguo pointed in a direction and asked, "Do you know where that is?"
Fu Wan shook her head, looking completely bewildered.
"That area is east of the Huangpu River, and its total area accounts for 19 percent of Shanghai's total area."
Look at this bustling city with its high-rise buildings, but over there, it's still desolate farmland and shantytowns. If you went to see it for yourself, you would never imagine that this is Shanghai.
Fu Wan's eyes widened instantly. Pudong, she knew it.
What a joke! Who hasn't heard of Pudong in later generations? It's Shanghai's financial and technological innovation center, and it ranks among the top in the world's financial and trade sector.
"So, Director Qiao wants me to stay and help boost Pudong's development?"
"But I'm just a fisherman; all I know is how to go out to sea and catch fish. How can I help?"
It's not that Fu Wan is being modest, but the development of Pudong depends on the country's gradual efforts. Although she has some money, if she were to throw it into Pudong, it would be like throwing a conch shell into the sea—the sound would probably be inaudible.
"No, you can. I want you to try developing real estate in Pudong."
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