I readily agreed: "Okay, I'll do it right away."
I called Lin Hai and, after some indirect inquiries, I finally figured out what Mr. Lin was worried about. It turned out that the problem was due to the disagreement within the family.
I immediately reported the latest situation to Wang Yanshu: "After you and County Mayor Zhang went to Xiao last time, General Lin had originally decided to invest in building a factory. However, there was a disagreement within the family over the selection of a person in charge of the new factory. General Lin was inclined to send Lin Hai to come, intending to let him take over smoothly after a few years of experience. However, General Lin's younger brother wanted to send his own son, and the two sides were therefore deadlocked. In a fit of anger, General Lin gave up the idea of investing."
Wang Yanshu frowned and asked, "Why did General Lin's brother insist on sending his own son?"
I analyzed, "According to my guess, he probably wants his son to come here and show his talents. Once he succeeds, he will be able to break away from the headquarters and become independent. After all, no one wants to rely on him for a long time."
Wang Yanshu nodded and sighed, "That makes sense. This is for the sake of the family. The internal disputes in family-owned enterprises are really a headache. This kind of intrigue is really troublesome."
I said, "Wherever there is power, there is struggle, and power struggle is everywhere. Just like the different opinions between Secretary Liu and County Magistrate Zhang, it is also another form of power struggle."
She smiled slightly and said in a slightly reproachful tone: "Don't talk nonsense. You are talking about attracting investment and you are talking about something else. Tell me how to move this matter forward."
I said, "Heart disease needs heart medicine, so we'd better go there."
She asked me concernedly, "Are you in a good mood and in a good condition to travel?"
I responded to her: "I am made of mud, and it will become crooked if there is a little water on it."
She asked, "When is the right time to leave?"
After a moment's thought, I replied, "Wait a few days. I want to meet Secretary Liu first to see if I can convince him. After all, developing that piece of vacant land will be a major event that will benefit our county for the present and for generations to come."
She said with a hint of disdain: "You are a nobody, how can you think you can convince Secretary Liu?"
I laughed and said jokingly, "Because I can draw big cakes."
We both smiled at each other.
That night, Lin Xun invited me and Wang Yanshu to a gathering at Yuncai Gathering. She wanted to introduce us to the new executives of Daxun Auto Parts Co., Ltd.
When I, Wang Yanshu, arrived, Lin Xun introduced me and said, "These two are Wang Renguan, the deputy director of the development zone."
One of the short Japanese workers introduced himself in fluent Chinese: "My name is Kenjiro Miyazaki, and I am currently the general manager of Daxun. It's our first meeting, please take care of me."
Another tall German introduced himself in broken Chinese: "My name is Alexander Schmidt, my Chinese name is Shi Mingde, I am the CQO of Daxun Company, and I am very happy to meet you."
CQO is the abbreviation of Chief Quality Officer, which means Chief Quality Officer in Chinese.
I joked, "Welcome Lao Gong and Lao Shi, two high-end talents, to our county, and I hope we can have a pleasant cooperation."
Everyone laughed together.
These two executives were poached from joint venture auto companies by Lin Xun through a headhunting company with high salaries.
What Liu Yun specially arranged for tonight was not local dishes, but Michelin-level Western food.
During the dinner, Lin Xun learned that my friend Wang Yanshu was going to Hangzhou, and said excitedly: "I am also going to leave in the next few days to visit several car companies in Hangzhou, Hefei and Wuhan to discuss cooperation. This time we can go together to avoid me being lonely on the road."
I jokingly said, "I, Wang Ren, am on my honeymoon. Why are you joining in the fun? Are you acting like a light bulb?"
Wang Yanshu kicked me hard under the dining table.
Schmidt held his knife and fork in surprise and asked seriously, "Are office romances allowed in China?"
When he said this, everyone except himself couldn't help but burst into laughter.
On the way back, Wang Yanshu advised me earnestly: "As for Secretary Liu, you'd better not go there."
I asked curiously, “Why?”
With a mysterious look in her eyes, she whispered, "Secretary Liu's in-laws are the owners of Fangyuan Real Estate Company in the county. If that piece of vacant land is really acquired by Lin Xun's brother and developed into a residential area, it will inevitably have an impact on the sales price of his in-laws' urban residential properties."
It dawned on me, and I finally understood why Liu Kexiao was so adamantly opposed to developing that vacant land.
But I had made up my mind and said firmly, "I'm determined to face this situation. Because I already have a solution."
Two days later, as soon as the county committee arrived at work, I went straight to Liu Kexiao's office.
His door was slightly open. I was about to knock when my secretary stopped me and asked coldly, "Who are you looking for?"
I replied, "I'm looking for Secretary Liu."
Obviously, the secretary didn't know me, so she tried to evade the question by saying, "Secretary Liu is here, please come back another day."
I revealed my identity: "I am Guan Hongjun, deputy director of the County Economic Development Zone Management Committee. I have an urgent matter to report to Secretary Liu."
At this time, Liu Kexiao heard our conversation in the house and shouted, "Let him in."
The secretary had no choice but to let me in reluctantly.
As soon as I entered the room, Liu Ke stood up from his desk and greeted me warmly: "Is this Xiao Guanren? Long time no see, please take a seat."
I responded, "Hello, Secretary Liu," and then politely sat down in the guest chair opposite him.
He smiled and asked, "I heard that your development zone has been very busy recently. How come you have time to come to my place?"
I said frankly, "Secretary Liu, I am here to discuss something important. I am here for the vacant land next to the development zone."
He said "Oh" and smiled curiously: "Are you here to build a logistics park there?"
I shook my head and said, "On the contrary, I'm here to lobby for residential development."