"Just say what you have to say."
Feng Wanlin answered without even looking up, continuing to eat.
"Here's the thing, do you know anyone in the government you could introduce me to?"
Xiao Weiguo has only been in the industry for a short time, and he has not yet had any contact with the higher-ups in the province.
This is his biggest weakness as a successful businessman.
He had this in mind when he deliberately gave Feng Wanlin shares.
However, his roots have always been in Shang County, where he has his uncle Liu Changhe, so there shouldn't be any problems.
Now that his company has grown, the Panlong Group will certainly not be confined to a small Shang County, where the stage is not big enough to stage Xiao Weiguo's grand drama.
Developing his own foothold in the provincial capital was a must, which is why he asked Feng Wanlin to introduce him to the higher-ups there.
Of course, Xiao Weiguo also wanted to take this opportunity to see if he could find a breakthrough in preventing foreign capital from infiltrating the clothing industry.
After all, the relationships above are intricate and complex; moving one part can have far-reaching consequences. Perhaps we can find a thread to connect the dots and get to the bottom of this matter.
Having grown up in that kind of family, Feng Wanlin understood Xiao Weiguo's words immediately.
She put down her chopsticks and said.
"Back then, the person who was closest to my father was Bai Zhenxuan, the old man Bai. When my father was the top leader here, he was my father's deputy, the second-in-command of Jiaonan. However, later my father was transferred to the capital, and he also reached the age to retire, so he retired and is now unemployed at home."
"However, he has a son named Bai Shaoxiong, who is now the director of the Provincial Public Security Department. Old Master Bai still carries some weight in Jiaonan Province, especially in Jiaonan City. Many of the officials below him have been raised under his supervision."
"Alright, then it's Grandpa Bai. Could you tell me about his hobbies and character?"
He had heard of Bai Zhenxuan, whom Wanwanlin mentioned.
He rose through the ranks step by step from a minor county party secretary.
The old man had made outstanding contributions throughout his life. Wherever he went, he genuinely cared for the local people and earned the respect of countless people. It's just a pity that his education level wasn't very high, and at this age, there was no possibility of further advancement, so he could only retire and enjoy his remaining years.
"Speaking of this old man Bai, he was honest and upright throughout his life and didn't have any special hobbies. If I had to say he had one, it would be that he was a chess fanatic."
When the topic turned to Grandpa Bai, Feng Wanlin spoke with great enthusiasm.
“When he was still working, he would always play a few games with my dad whenever he had free time. Although he wasn’t very good at it, he was always enthusiastic about it. Now that he’s retired, he still can’t let go of chess. Every time I visit him, I almost always find him in the park, playing chess with other old men.”
Upon hearing this, Xiao Weiguo couldn't help but chuckle.
He also enjoyed chess for a time in his previous life. The chess culture in China has a long history, integrating artistry, culture, competition, and fun, and has remained popular for thousands of years.
Within a small space, troops are deployed, the Chu River and Han border are drawn, each side is united, flying elephants and leaping horses, endless fun and interesting. Once you learn it, it is easy to be attracted to this form of entertainment.
In his previous life, Xiao Weiguo had spent a long time studying chess, especially the scores of various chess endgames, and had a deep understanding of them.
"Sister Lin, when are you free to take me to meet the old man?"
Feng Wanlin glanced at her watch.
"It's not possible today. I have a lot of things to do this afternoon. How about tomorrow? I'll ask for leave tomorrow afternoon and take you with me to see the old man."
"Okay, thank you, Sister Linlin."
Xiao Weiguo readily agreed.
"You're being so polite with me. Aren't your problems my problems too?"
Feng Wanlin smiled and said casually. It was unclear what she really meant by that.
After dinner, Xiao Weiguo took Feng Wanlin back to the research institute and had Jiao Bai drive them to the same hotel they had stayed at last time.
This place is close to Feng Wanlin, making it convenient to contact her.
Xiao Weiguo didn't have the habit of sharing a room with others, so he booked two rooms, just like last time. He and Jiao Bai each had a room, living next to each other.
After settling in, the two rested for a while.
Taking advantage of the afternoon, Xiao Weiguo led Jiao Bai away from the hotel.
He wanted to investigate Ais Company first.
There is a Friendship Hotel in Jiaonan City, which is a place specifically for receiving foreign guests. Most people involved in foreign affairs stay there, and Xiao Weiguo thought that Ai Si and her group should be no exception.
The Friendship Hotel is located in the bustling downtown area of Xicheng District, and you have to cross most of the city to get there.
Jiao Bai drove around the city, asking for directions as he went.
In 1987, Jiaonan, a northern city, had begun to gradually recover. The weather at the end of April was full of spring, and the plane trees and weeping willows on both sides of the road added infinite vitality to the city.
The vehicles moved slowly amidst the flow of people and traffic. Xiao Weiguo pondered his thoughts while admiring the scenery on both sides.
Xiao Weiguo's guess was correct; several of the executives from Ais Company were indeed staying at the Friendship Hotel.
On the second floor, in room 206, three blue-eyed, blond Americans were sitting together drinking red wine. Behind the sofa, a young man from China was standing respectfully bowing.
Outside the door, two burly American bodyguards in black suits were on guard.
The three Americans drinking included Alex, the CEO of the China region for the Ais Corporation, and Smith and Garcia, who were Alex's deputies.
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