Power and Wealth
Chapter 1453 – He is smarter than everyone else
Inside the park.
As introductions and activities continued on this side, it was already past ten o’clock.
This group of foreign investors had caught the provincial government’s attention, not to mention the city and other places. The news spread like wildfire.
Ring, ring, ring.
Dong Xuebing’s phone rang.
Looking at the number, it was a call from the county.
He said, “The Party Secretary is calling. It might be urgent. Let me take the call.”
Seizing the opportunity, Dong Xuebing escaped from Hua Li and Lu Weiguo, walking to a nearby place with no one around to answer the call. Generally, answering such calls when a Deputy City Mayor is talking to you is not suitable unless it’s a call from the Provincial or City top Leaders. It might make the deputy mayor feel disrespected. Even if it’s urgent, it’s better to hang up and call back later. However, Dong Xuebing didn’t care. Firstly, he couldn’t agree to Hua Li’s and Lu Weiguo’s requests to talk to Ms. Zhang about something. Secondly, Dong Xuebing had a poor relationship with Hua Li and Lu Weiguo. Thirdly, Dong Xuebing was confident. In the current situation, they couldn’t do anything to him even if he didn’t give face to the Deputy Mayor and the City’s Investment Promotion Bureau director.
“Hello, Secretary Meng.”
“The foreign investor inspection team has arrived.”
“Yes, they are already here.”
“I heard they are coming to our Zhen Shui County.”
“Yes, there’s an old friend of mine whom I invited. I didn’t expect so many people to come. I thought it would be just one person, so I didn’t have time to report to the county.”
“That’s not a problem. Do well, do well.” Meng Rui also knew the significance of this group of foreign investors, completely different from the small investors before. Each could match a hundred small investors attending the investment promotion conference. One person for a hundred.
Ten people could represent a thousand.
Everyone understood the concept.
“Secretary Meng, how should I arrange things here now?” Dong Xuebing sought the county’s opinion.
Meng Rui was very straightforward and excited in his tone, “The task of leading the team this time has been entrusted to you by the county. You decide on all matters. Make sure to keep these people in our county.”
“You can rest assured.”
“I have already discussed this with Mayor Jiang. We’re also planning to temporarily mobilize a group of people to help your Investment Promotion Bureau fight this battle. Can they arrive today?”
“It might not be possible today.”
“Why? Do they need to stay in the city?”
Dong Xuebing sensed Secretary Meng’s concern. The city was currently surrounded by many “wolves.” Everyone was eyeing this piece of meat, and every extra day spent there posed a danger. If someone else grabbed the opportunity, they would have nowhere to turn. Putting in so much effort would only benefit others, but Dong Xuebing wasn’t particularly worried. “I just checked. Everyone seems a bit tired. After all, they came from abroad, dealing with a significant time difference. They haven’t rested yet and might need an entire night to adjust. I’ll ask them later, but I estimate they won’t be able to return to Zhen Shui County until tomorrow morning.”
“Tomorrow morning? Alright, I’ll discuss it with Mayor Jiang. A delay of one day is not a problem. The main thing is to secure their commitment. You understand what I mean.”
“I understand. But it might offend some people.”
“Both Mayor Jiang and I fully support you here. Act decisively, and don’t be afraid to offend people.”
“Alright, with your words, I feel reassured.”
“Good, I leave it to you there. Accomplish this task well. Consider it your first merit.”
The County Party Secretary had conveyed the county’s attitude to Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing understood the situation. Hearing the excitement in the leader’s voice, he became even more motivated.
This was a great opportunity.
It must be seized.
After hanging up the phone, Dong Xuebing looked around. Many domestic investors had entered the park, some arriving yesterday while others had just landed. The front square was divided into two areas. Some county-level investment promotion bureau staff continued their work from yesterday, attracting domestic investors. On the other side, Zhang Longjuan led the foreign inspection team, accompanied by Hua Li and Lu Weiguo, engaging in conversations.
The venue became lively.
The atmosphere was high.
Dong Xuebing walked back and heard a Chinese foreigner of ethnic Chinese speaking in non-standard Chinese about adjusting to jet lag, and the other foreigners nodded in agreement.
Zhang Longjuan smiled, “I’m a bit tired, too. The flight has exhausted me. Mayor Hua, why don’t we all go for a meal and then rest?”
Hua Li said, “What about the inspection?”
Zhang Longjuan replied, “We can discuss other matters tomorrow.”
“That works. Let me arrange a hotel for you.” Hua Li said.
Zhang Longjuan chuckled, “Thank you then.”
Hua Li and Lu Weiguo discussed this briefly. Dinner arrangements were easy, and the banquet hall had been booked in advance. However, the accommodation issue was challenging. Almost all of their hotel rooms were occupied, and assigning them regular standard rooms was inappropriate.
Dong Xuebing spoke up, “I can provide six presidential suites on my side, and there are plenty of rooms inside. It should be enough.”
Dong Xuebing felt that he had shown foresight by booking these presidential suites. He didn’t want the city to offer this favor.
Hua Li and his team had no other choice. This was the only solution, considering the city had only a few presidential suites to host distinguished guests.
With the arrangements made, Dong Xuebing returned to his county’s booth to delegate tasks.
Seeing Mayor Dong returning, Zheng Dayou, Chen Yunsong, Gong Na, and others had been holding back their questions.
“Mayor Dong.”
“How did it go?”
“Did they come for us?!”
Everyone was overwhelmed with happiness.
Dong Xuebing nodded, “The head of the delegation, Ms. Zhang, is an old acquaintance of mine. Alright, we’ll talk about this later. Now, get a few people with me to the hotel. Pack up the luggage in our presidential suites, move downstairs, and make the rooms available for them. Old Zheng, Xiao Chen, you two stay here to manage. Make sure we can attract as many domestic investors as possible. I’ll go and have dinner with Ms. Zhang and her team.”
“Okay.”
“Understood.”
Dong Xuebing spoke quickly, and they responded just as fast. Chang Juan and Gong Na immediately accompanied Dong Xuebing, afraid they might be late and the foreign investors would converse with others during dinner.
Watching Mayor Dong’s departing figure, Zheng Dayou couldn’t help but feel a slight sense of emotion. Many people in the county said Dong Xuebing was impulsive, making decisions without using his brain. However, after several days of interaction, Zheng Dayou discovered this was untrue. Many people thought Dong Xuebing’s threat to resign if he couldn’t complete the task during the Party Committee meeting was too foolish. But now, it seemed that Mayor Dong was holding all the cards, having already contacted the right people. That’s why he dared to make such demands during the Party Committee meeting, asking for power and money.
Foolish?
Impulsive?
Forget it.
This young Executive Deputy Mayor was smarter than anyone else.