Chapter 1036: Chapter 992: Cooperation Delivered to the Door Chapter 1036: Chapter 992: Cooperation Delivered to the Door Upon receiving Zhao Xinglong’s invitation, Nie Zhenbang accepted it with great alacrity. However, one could discern from this interaction Nie Zhenbang’s brotherly affection and trust toward Zhao Xinglong and his ilk.
Having reached his current station, Nie Zhenbang could be described as a highly placed official, a guardian of his domain. With the status and position that Nie Zhenbang held, there was no lack of people eager to flatter and ingratiate themselves with him. Securing an invitation to dine with Secretary Nie was no easy feat.
In reality, not only Nie Zhenbang but also other leaders of the Hongjiang Provincial Committee were the sa. Below them, county and division-level cadres, and even half of the departnt-level officials, spent their days in revelry and nights in social engagents, a display of their power and status. If one lacked such social engagents, it signaled limited power and a lack of invitations.
However, at the provincial and ministerial level, the situation was quite different. Generally, leaders at this level were rarely seen at entertainnt venues, luxury hotels, or dining establishnts.
Because at this level, their aspirations had changed; reaching provincial and ministerial rank, they were barely considered to have truly entered politics. As politicians, their pursuits were no longer wealth and emolunt but rather their future prospects.
For these people, wealth had beco a passing cloud, sothing easily obtainable whenever they wished, and it was no longer of primary concern to them.
For these individuals, the future, the prospects of their official careers, was the foundation. Therefore, leaders at this level were very protective of their reputations. They generally did not engage in disreputable behavior in public. If it weren’t for official receptions, such as welcoming inspection teams from higher levels or hosting foreign guests, they would typically dine at ho.
Nie Zhenbang was no exception, and ever since taking office in Hongjiang, not only had An Na co over, but Dong Wan and Li Lixue also lived there. With his beloved wives at ho, Nie Zhenbang dined at ho almost every day. From this, one could see Nie Zhenbang’s trust and sincerity towards his band of brothers and friends.
He did not inquire who Zhao Xinglong’s guest was, because Nie Zhenbang believed that Zhao Xinglong would not make the introduction unless it was soone with an ordinary relationship. Moreover, Nie Zhenbang trusted that Zhao Xinglong was not soone who disregarded the rules.
After hanging up the phone, Nie Zhenbang turned to Hong Feng beside him and instructed, “Hong, are there any arrangents for the afternoon? If it’s nothing urgent, help postpone it. If there’s an event I should attend, contact Vice Secretary Qin or Governor Wen, and have them replace for a bit. I have so matters to tend to this afternoon.”
Without a second thought, and even before the eting, Nie Zhenbang had already made this arrangent. The scene left He Yusheng and Hong Feng beside him sowhat surprised; who was this person that could prompt Secretary Nie to such formality?
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He went straight to the top floor using the hotel’s elevator, and as soon as he stepped out, the exclusive floor attendant was already greeting him.
As the most luxurious floor in the Provincial Committee Hotel, it mainly served important reception duties for the Hongjiang Provincial Committee. Those who stayed here were either rich or noble. As for the arrangents, the Red River Hotel had been very thorough and ticulous, adopting a Western butler-style service.
The attendant certainly recognized Nie Zhenbang and, with so surprise mixed with excitent, stood up and greeted with reserve, “Secretary Nie, good to see you.”
Nie Zhenbang responded with a smile and a nod, saying, “Good to see you. The gentlen who just checked in from Jingcheng, which room are they in? Please take to them.”
Rooms 1717 and 1718 were two of the three presidential suites in the Provincial Committee Hotel. Zhao Xinglong and Liu Kun were staying there.
Upon reaching the door and ringing the bell, it was only a mont before the door opened, revealing Zhao Xinglong’s face. At that mont, the young man dramatically said, “Heaven king covers the earth tiger.”
This left Nie Zhenbang sowhat dumbfounded; the fellow, now middle-aged, was still playing such gas. Nonetheless, he played along, saying, “The pagoda suppresses the river demon! Why is your face red?”
Before Zhao Xinglong could reply, Liu Kun’s voice ca from behind him, “He’s bursting to pee.”
“How co it’s turned yellow now?”
Liu Kun preempted again, “I can’t poop, it’s bloating up.”
As his words fell, Li Hua burst into laughter. Nie Zhenbang was also smiling broadly, while only Zhao Xinglong’s complexion turned ashen, looking at Liu Kun he said, “Kun, you must have been reanimated in the Great Xibei, dragging out such worn-out stuff from ages ago. Are you not embarrassed? You’re picking up what was left over by those rascals in Jingcheng. Have you no revolutionary sentint left? Have you lost the bearing of a boss? This is a socialist country, for the people by the people, and it has no place for you, a capitalist, to be insolent.”
“Alright, alright. We’re all people who are supposed to be clear-headed at forty, yet you guys are acting as if you’re from the post-’90s generation,” Nie Zhenbang said with a smile.
These two guys, Nie Zhenbang understood them very well; they were always carefree. Once they started fooling around, there was no end to it.
Upon hearing Nie Zhenbang’s words, at this mont, Zhao Xinglong spoke earnestly, “Since Third Brother has spoken, I’ll give you face this ti and not hold it against you for now.”
Speaking of which, Zhao Xinglong formally said, “Third Brother, co, let introduce a friend to you.”
With that said, Zhao Xinglong led Nie Zhenbang to the reception area, where a middle-aged man was sitting on a sofa. Seeing Nie Zhenbang enter, he too stood up.
Zhao Xinglong introduced with a smile, “Third Brother, let proudly introduce to you, this is Mr. Ou Jinnian, Chairman and President of Yishan Heavy Industry. He’s an important partner of our Longhua Mining. Longhua Mining has been gaining an increasingly significant position in the global mining industry, and the large-scale engineering and mining equipnt from Yishan Heavy Industry has provided us with trendous help.”
Nie Zhenbang nodded slightly in acknowledgnt and extended his hand, saying with a smile, “Director Ou, you’ve seen quite a spectacle. We’re brothers who have grown up together; when we’re together, none of us can stay serious.”
At this mont, Ou Jinnian appeared very composed. This aura also impressed Nie Zhenbang sowhat. He understood that the deanor of the top official in the provincial committee was there; Zhao Xinglong and the others were personalities who always aid high. Ou Jinnian was able to face them with equanimity, which showed great fortitude.
Ou Jinnian said with a smile, “Secretary Nie, I actually think that the brotherly camaraderie between Director Zhao and Director Liu is quite enviable.”
Despite the jokes, once everyone had seated themselves, Li Hua on the side picked up the teapot from the coffee table and poured a cup for everyone present.
At this point, Zhao Xinglong’s deanor also beca formal, with a serious expression, he looked at Nie Zhenbang and said, “Third Brother, this ti, we specifically asked for you because President Ou wants to talk to you.”
Upon hearing Zhao Xinglong’s words, Nie Zhenbang was montarily stunned. He clearly understood Zhao Xinglong’s implication; there was indeed so hidden aning in his words, and it seed like Ou Jinnian had a good relationship with Zhao Xinglong.
After pondering for a mont, Nie Zhenbang smiled and said, “Does Director Ou have anything in mind? If it’s about investnt, we in Hongjiang warmly welco it. Hongjiang’s economy isn’t very developed and we are very open to investnt from everyone.”
Ou Jinnian pondered for a while, then slowly began, “Secretary Nie, I’ve co to bother you this ti indeed because there is a matter I need your help with.”
After a pause, Ou Jinnian explained, “Secretary Nie, Yishan Heavy Industry started with construction machinery, and has now developed into a large, comprehensive heavy industry group covering construction engineering, mining, lifting, and heavy vehicle manufacturing, among other industries. This ti, due to the needs of business developnt, Yishan Heavy Industry urgently hopes to expand production capacity dostically and establish new production bases. I heard that Hongcheng Machinery Factory is looking to transfer ownership, so I ca here.”
Ou Jinnian’s level of speaking was quite good. In his speech, he was to the point, which was good as it avoided so awkwardness.
From Ou Jinnian’s words, it was not hard to see that Yishan Heavy Industry was definitely aware of the situation with Hongcheng Machinery Factory and knew that Hongjiang Province was currently in negotiations with Ling San Heavy Industry. By bringing Zhao Xinglong along, Ou Jinnian was adding bargaining chips for himself. Yet, he didn’t divulge the information about Ling San Heavy Industry, on one hand to avoid any feelings of failing Zhao Xinglong and the others should he not succeed.
Taking in the investnt offer, Nie Zhenbang smiled inwardly, looking at Ou Jinnian beside him, Nie Zhenbang said, “Director Ou, indeed, there is such an intention here in Hongjiang. The Hongcheng Machinery Factory has been in debt for years and has beco a heavy burden for the Hongjiang Provincial Committee, so naturally, it would be good to let it go. However, I’m wondering if Yishan Heavy Industry has any specific ideas?”
As soon as the words fell, Ou Jinnian had no hesitation and nodded, “Of course, not to hide anything from Secretary Nie, regarding Hongcheng Machinery Factory, our Moving Mountain Group has conducted thorough evaluations. We propose that Hongcheng Machinery Factory be transferred in its entirety to Moving Mountain Group, including a debt of 420 million, plus an additional six billion from us for a total acquisition of the factory.”
“For the retired employees of the Hongcheng Factory, we are willing to pay a third of the compensation, assisting the governnt in resolving the dical and social insurance for the retirees. For the current employees, we will adopt a competitive evaluation and hiring process; those who qualify will all be absorbed by us. For those who don’t qualify, we will buy out their work years to address their concerns for the future.”
Ou Jinnian spoke rapidly, reflecting the decisive and efficient nature of soone from Chunan down to his bones.
Having listened to Ou Jinnian’s proposal, Nie Zhenbang couldn’t help but be sowhat taken aback; the terms offered by Moving Mountain Group were much better than those from Ling San Heavy Industry. (
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