Faced with the question raised by Qin Zi'an, Director Dong showed no panic, but instead sat up even straighter.
After taking a deep breath, Director Dong immediately shared his considerations.
"Director Qin, our project team conducted in-depth research and repeated discussions, and finally determined three cities as pilot transit cities for the opening up of the mainland. City A, City B, and City C occupy the western, eastern, and northern parts of China, respectively."
“These three cities not only possess unique natural scenery and profound cultural heritage, but more importantly, they also have the conditions to become transit hubs in terms of geographical location, transportation network, tourism resources, and economic potential.”
"City A attracts countless tourists with its ancient city features as a World Heritage Site and its diverse ethnic cultures; City B, as the economic center of the eastern region, offers great convenience to transit passengers with its convenient transportation and rich food culture; while City C's perfect blend of ancient architecture and modern urban life has earned it a high reputation both at home and abroad."
"In addition, these three cities urgently need a development opportunity to let more people know about them. At the same time, our project team also believes that through the pilot projects in these three cities, we can effectively promote the overall development of China's cultural tourism industry and drive the economic prosperity of the surrounding areas."
As Qin Zi'an listened to Director Dong's description, he carefully looked at the list in his hand and the city's characteristics and competitiveness.
Just as Director Dong said, the cities he chose, A, B, and C, are indeed very suitable locations as open transit cities.
It not only showcases the unique scenery of the Dragon Kingdom, but also creates a sense of distance.
Therefore, Qin Zian nodded and said approvingly, "Director Dong, your work is very solid. This list fully considers all aspects, and I am very satisfied. The development of the cultural tourism industry needs such foresight and a broad perspective."
"Next, we will submit this list to the higher authorities for approval. At the same time, we will also begin to prepare for the subsequent planning and implementation work. Your team should continue to carry forward this spirit of not being afraid of difficulties and being willing to take responsibility, and contribute to the take-off of China's cultural tourism industry."
When Director Dong heard Qin Zi'an's undisguised praise, a warm feeling welled up in his heart, and even his eyes brightened a little.
His eyes shone not only with joy, but also with a firm resolve and determination born of a great responsibility.
Then, Director Dong nodded heavily, his voice full of strength and commitment: "Director Qin, please rest assured, we are well aware of the weight and significance behind this list, and we will live up to expectations, go all out to ensure that every detail is perfect, and promote the steady progress of this work."
Director Dong secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that this important report had come to a successful conclusion.
In order not to waste Qin Zi'an's precious time, Director Dong also stood up and prepared to leave Qin Zi'an's office.
But at that moment, Qin Zian's voice suddenly rang out, interrupting Director Dong's next action.
"Director Dong, please wait a moment." Qin Zian's voice was gentle yet firm, with a hint of barely perceptible inquiry. "Before you leave, I have one more question I'd like to ask you."
Upon hearing this, Director Dong felt a slight chill run down his spine, and an ominous premonition flashed through his mind.
But no matter what, if you're upright, you have nothing to fear.
Director Dong asked himself if he had done his best in this project from start to finish, without holding anything back.
Immediately, Director Dong quickly adjusted his mindset, turned to face Qin Zi'an, and waited for him to continue.
"Director Qin, may I ask?"
"I want to know, on this carefully selected list..." Qin Zi'an paused, then voiced his question, "Why isn't Qiongzhou on it?"
When Qin Zian asked this question, a complex emotion flashed in Director Dong's eyes.
Why isn't Qiongzhou mentioned?
Is it because you don't like it?
Of course not!!!
Director Dong wanted Qiongzhou to be on that list more than anyone else, and wanted Qiongzhou's culture and tourism to reappear in the public eye.
However, compared with other cultural and tourism cities, it seems that... Qiongzhou's sense of urgency in developing its cultural and tourism industry is not that strong.
In addition, Director Dong is in charge of all transit cities in mainland China and is the central figure of the entire project team.
Whether it's out of admiration for those three cities, or to avoid any appearance of impropriety with the Qiongzhou Culture and Tourism Bureau...
In conclusion, Director Dong did not include the Qiongzhou Culture and Tourism Bureau in his list.
Despite how readily Director Dong handed the list to Qin Zi'an, he was actually somewhat reluctant.
However, for the sake of the overall situation, Director Dong... had no choice but to abandon his own unit.
But if such a reason were to be revealed, Director Dong felt it would be too unseemly.
Therefore, he turned his little head slightly, and after beautifying his thoughts, he slowly spoke them out.
"Director Qin, it was no easy task for our project team to select these three cities, and it was also quite difficult for me to make this decision. After all, when I first proposed the concept of transit cities in mainland China, I was considering Qiongzhou as a case study city."
"But as the research went deeper, we found that more cities urgently needed such development opportunities, and Qiongzhou did not feel the same urgency. Without a transit city on the mainland, Qiongzhou can find new ways out from other places."
"As cultural and tourism workers, we have a responsibility and an obligation to plan for the future of China's cultural and tourism industry from a holistic perspective. Although Qiongzhou was not selected for the time being, we will continue to pay attention to its development and find more suitable development opportunities for it."
Director Dong spoke with absolute certainty, but he couldn't help feeling a pang of pain in his heart.
For him, a cultural and tourism elite selected from the Qiongzhou Culture and Tourism Bureau, not being able to help his own unit is definitely a great regret in his life.
Just when Director Dong thought the matter was about to end, Qin Zi'an suddenly uttered a sentence that made Director Dong break out in a cold sweat.
"Director Dong, you're lying."
Qin Zian's words were as cold as ice, instantly turning Director Dong's face pale, and cold sweat silently slid down his forehead, who was already in a complicated mood.
He looked up at Qin Zian, his deep eyes seeming to see right through him, leaving him nowhere to hide.
"Lying?" Director Dong's voice trembled slightly. He tried to calm himself down, but his inner panic was hard to hide. "Director Qin, I... I don't quite understand what you mean."
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