I smiled bitterly: "Comrade Zhu Qingwan, I promise you with my party character that I will not take any dirty money."
She buried her head in my arms again.
I decided to return to town that afternoon. There were many things to do in attracting investment, and many things needed to be implemented by me.
Halfway through the journey, we passed by an economic development zone that was under construction, and I decided on the spur of the moment to go meet Wang Yanshu, who had just taken office.
Passing through the dusty streets, I entered her slightly shabby office, which was a row of simple houses.
She was surprised and excited about my arrival. After a few pleasantries, she pulled me to sit on a crowded short sofa.
I teased her, "Director Wang, this really opened my eyes. It's rare to see such a prosperous scene of building socialism quickly, efficiently and economically."
She handed me a bottle of mineral water and said helplessly: "Everything is difficult at the beginning. The conditions are limited. You will do it yourself."
I took the water, unscrewed the bottle cap and took a sip. Then I flattered her: "Sister, you are a pioneer who can open up the forest. What you have done is a great cause that will benefit the present and future generations. The people of the whole county and their descendants will definitely remember your historical achievements."
She rolled her eyes at me and said, "You can't spit out ivory from a dog's mouth. You're rushing to make a conclusion before I'm even dead."
I laughed out loud. I felt happy every time I saw her anxious but helpless look on my face.
Her exhausted face suddenly turned serious: "Hongjun, how about I find an organization to transfer you over to help me? I'm in need of someone like you right now."
I shook my head like a wave drum and said to her, "I won't suffer this with you. Besides, I can't hide under your wings forever and be a chick."
She sighed and said sadly, "You are full of wings and fly high."
I looked around and asked her cautiously, "Sister, how is the soundproofing in your prefabricated steel room? I'm worried about hearing through the walls."
She looked at me warily: "What are you doing?"
I chuckled and said, "You look scared, but I'm not going to attack you. I have something important to tell you."
Her face flushed with anger and she cursed, "Bullshit, I don't have any spies here."
I whispered to her about Lin Xi's plan to invest 50 million yuan.
Her face was filled with excitement, and she asked me eagerly: "Let's all go to the Economic Development Zone, and I'll give you a reward."
I shook my head and said bluntly, "I am a business recruiter for Tongxiang, I can't do something that is not my own."
Her face immediately darkened, and she said angrily, "Guan Hongjun, you came to me on purpose to show off and to irritate me. I'm telling you, I won't be picky today. I'll contact General Lin directly and do everything I can to get this investment."
I replied to her with great pride: "If I'm not afraid of this, don't tell me, I can keep the killing hand."
She asked in confusion: "Killing hand?"
I nodded and said mysteriously, "This investment is a pulse investment. Simply put, this investment depends on who I invest in. As for where to invest, it is not the key."
She sneered and said with a curled lip, "Guan Hongjun, I haven't seen you bragging for a few days and you've reached the pinnacle."
I chuckled and told him about the relationship between Liu Yun and Lin Mushroom.
Wang Yanshu stared with his eyes wide open, not daring to breathe, and became more and more certain that what I said was true.
I said, "Sister, I am now riding a tiger and walking on thin ice. You also know the current situation of Tongxiang Town. I am afraid of disappointing Mr. Lin's trust in me. Therefore, I am going to divide this investment among all of them, all of them in Tongxiang, and leave it to you."
She immediately became flattering, holding my hand, and said in a cheesy way: "I told you that your brother should not forget your sister. Tell me, if you want me to, I can do everything you ask of me."
I was shocked, and suspected that she would do anything to get this investment, even at the cost of her own body.
I pulled out my hand, and a bookkeeper said, "I heard that the Economic Development Zone has a policy of attracting investment incentives. How much can I give with my 30 million yuan?"
My words were beyond her expectation, and she asked me curiously, "Are you so short of money?"
I said with shame: "I have been married to Qingwan for almost a year, and I have not brought any money home. I have been living on free meals all day. I can't hold my head up high."
She suddenly realized, patted her chest and said, "I will reward you with the highest award, how about one in a thousand?"
My brain quickly calculated the result: thirty thousand.
I slapped her thigh and yelled, "Deal!"
She was startled, thinking I was using too much force, and she felt a little pain, her eyebrows slightly frowned.
But for this investment, she endured it, and I finally got the pleasure of controlling others.
She asked me: "Brother, I understand why you do this. It's not just for the money, right?"
I said, "No one knows a brother better than his sister. I have several considerations. First, I need to be responsible for the investment. The 30 million yuan used to buy land in the Economic Development Zone can fully cover the risks with the future premium. Second, Liu Yun is specifically responsible for the management and operation of this investment. If she stays at Tongxiang, I'm afraid she will use my past with her to make rumors and cause trouble. Third, of course, I can get a reward from you, who is so smooth."
She showed a satisfied expression on her face and praised: "Hongjun, you have learned to consider the problem comprehensively."
I went on to say, "In fact, there is a more important point. We should not be selfish. You think about the Economic Development Zone, and I think about Tongxiang Town. Our vision and pattern should be broader."
I pulled her to the simple sandbox in the office, pointed to the locations of the county seat, the Economic Development Zone, and Tongxiang Town, and said, "Look, these three points are connected by National Highway 388, with the Economic Development Zone in the middle. According to the plan, the incoming G99 Expressway will have an exit at the Economic Development Zone. With such a good location advantage, shouldn't we step out and look at the problem?"
She looked at me puzzled.
I was full of energy, as if I had become a general arranging troops and said with great satisfaction: "With the Economic Development Zone as the hub and the county seat Tongxiang as the two wings, isn't this the economic belt of the auto parts industry? If we integrate the upstream industries and do a good job in this big chapter of the industrial chain, won't the economy of the whole county take off!"
She suddenly realized something, and excitedly hugged me in her arms, shouting, "Guan Hongjun, I was right about you!"
I pushed her away and had to say to her in disappointment: "Don't be too happy too soon. We are insignificant now. As the saying goes, one should not interfere in the affairs of his position."
She was still excited and said confidently, "Brother, I am an optimist. For your grand blueprint, we must spare no effort to climb up and sit in a position where we can influence the situation and put this blueprint into practice. Only in this way can we live up to the people and ourselves, and this is the value of life."
I was deeply moved by her words and held her hands tightly.
Back in town, I reported the investment promotion results to Tian Zhenyu in a concise manner.
When he heard the investment amount of 20 million, he could not hide his joy and said to me in a positive tone: "I never thought that Deputy Mayor Guan was so powerful that he could attract such a large amount of investment with just one move."
I certainly don't care about his praise, and I don't mind adding to his achievements, because my starting point has nothing to do with him.
He knew that this matter was of great importance, so he took me to Xu Taizhen to report it.
Xu Taizhen's excitement was beyond words. He may have felt that the position of county governor or vice-chairman of the CPPCC was beckoning him.
He had always dreamed of getting a deputy director position before retirement, and this investment finally gave him an opportunity.
He convened a joint meeting of the town party committee and government overnight.
Based on his suggestion, we set up a leading group for the Tongxiang Town Investment Promotion Project to be responsible for the matching and implementation of investment, with Tian Zhenyu as the group leader and me as the deputy group leader and office director, responsible for the specific work.
While this group of people were immersed in joy, I secretly started an action plan to clean up the chaos in coal mining.