Chapter 1052: Chapter 1008: A Generous Gift from an Old Acquaintance Chapter 1052: Chapter 1008: A Generous Gift from an Old Acquaintance At this mont, outside the door of room 1317 stood two people. Leading them was an elderly man, about seventy years old, who appeared vigorous and sturdy. At the elder’s side was a middle-aged man, who looked to be in his forties.
The appearance of this pair, however, puzzled many in Hongjiang Province. Wen Baogui was also sowhat confused; who exactly were these two n?
Looking at the elder’s countenance, he exuded an extraordinary bearing, his whole person radiated an attitude that was anything but ordinary. This was not sothing possessed by those of common status. In Wen Baogui’s many years of experience, this elder must be a person of wealth or nobility.
However, when it ca to the dostic political scene, the old leaders and commanders of the central governnt, Wen Baogui couldn’t say he knew them all, but he did have so impression of them. This elder in front of him clearly was not from that circle.
This made Wen Baogui curious. If the man was not one of the old commanders, yet he could make Secretary Nie treat him so importantly, who was he exactly?
As Wen puzzled over this, Nie Zhenbang had already co forward and greeted him with a smile, even taking the initiative to extend his hand, “Uncle Shi, it’s been many years, I hope you’ve been well.”
This greeting shocked the officials of Hongjiang Province. Secretary Nie actually addressed him as Uncle Shi. This indicated that the elder had a very deep relationship with the Nie family.
The elder smiled and said, “I ca in a bit of a rush. After much thought, the only option was to call on you unannounced. It has been many years, Zhenbang, and you’ve beco more and more powerful.”
As the elder was ushered into the room, Hong Feng, Zhou Danian, and Huang Zhiyuan all stood up of their own accord to make room for him.
Nie Zhenbang smiled and said, “Governor Wen, let introduce you. This person here, you might find him sowhat familiar. Mr. Superman Li from Li Clan Group of the Donggang Special Economic Zone. And this gentleman beside him is Mr. Li Haoyuan, the Executive President of Li Clan Group.”
Upon hearing Nie Zhenbang’s words, Wen Baogui instantly sported an ‘aha’ expression. No wonder he felt so imposing. No wonder the face seed familiar, it was indeed him, the undisputed tycoon of Asia.
Superman Li, although just a businessman, was soone who was given special attention even by the central governnt leaders in the political circle. Moreover, the Li family has always had good relations with the central governnt. Although he was a businessman, the power he wielded was no less than that of the average central leader. Unexpectedly, Superman Li had such a relationship with Secretary Nie.
Other provinces couldn’t even ask for him, yet here he was, coming to them on his own accord.
After brief pleasantries, Superman Li sat down, looked at Nie Zhenbang with a smile, and said, “Zhenbang, I’ve co uninvited this ti because there’s a matter I need to trouble you with. After visiting the travel expo, our Li Clan Group is interested in investing in the construction of several highways in Hongjiang. I was wondering if your province has already found investors. If not, I hope we can discuss this.”
Superman Li’s words were direct and straightforward, clearly conveying his intentions.
At the fall of his voice, the Director of Tourism Bureau Zhou Danian and the Minister of Comrce Huang Zhiyuan both stood there with their mouths wide open. Wen Baogui was also extrely shocked, followed by elation. It seed Hongjiang was about to turn its luck around. On the very first day of the travel expo, they had achieved such great success, followed by soone coming forward to invest—and not just any investnt, but a huge one at that. Highways, no less. During the expo, in line with Hongjiang’s provincial tourism resources, the Transportation Departnt had ticulously planned three intra-provincial high-speed routes, totaling 720 kiloters. The longest was 375 kiloters, with the other two being 215 kiloters and 130 kiloters, respectively. The total investnt for these three highways exceeded 7 billion yuan. Previously, Wen Baogui had been worried about finding investors for these infrastructure projects, but now, on the very first day, soone wanted to take it all.
In this mont, Wen Baogui’s gaze toward Nie Zhenbang had changed; Secretary Nie’s capabilities were impressive. If the Li Clan Group wasn’t convinced of Secretary Nie’s abilities and tactics, they would never consider investing in Hongjiang. It was said that Nie Zhenbang had a good handle on economic affairs and it seed to be true. The re na Nie Zhenbang was a brand that couldn’t be asured in monetary terms.
While Wen Baogui and others underwent their change of heart, Nie Zhenbang appeared very indifferent. He had a thorough understanding of the mindset of the officials in Hongjiang, including Wen Baogui. Their vision was too narrow. To put it bluntly, the sluggish economic developnt in Hongjiang had caused them to dare not have too many aspirations. In their eyes, investnts of hundreds of millions, or even tens of billions, might be a rare opportunity, but to Nie Zhenbang, it was just an ordinary investnt.
The Li Clan Group had invested huge sums of money in infrastructure construction in Bashu Province, and now they were ready to participate in the economic construction of Hongjiang. Was it really because of him?
To speak frankly, it shouldn’t co as a surprise. The investnt in the Huazhi Expressway in Bashu Province was decided on before I took over the role in Bashu, and now, the construction of the Huazhi Expressway has reached its climax. The pressure on the Li Clan Group has significantly lessened.
And now, the Li Clan Group is eagerly initiating an investnt in Hongjiang’s highway construction. At the heart of it, the most important factor is probably interest.
Upon recognizing the tourism resources and unique characteristics of Hongjiang, and seeing the developnt prospects of Hongjiang, investing in highway construction at this ti is equivalent to the Li Clan Group securing a new source of wealth for the coming twenty-five years.
Infrastructure developnt might seem like a huge investnt with slow returns, but for soone like Li Super Man who manages large family businesses and enterprises, it is the most stable investnt channel.
As the saying goes, “It’s good to enjoy the shade under a big tree.” Both Li Super Man and Li Haoyuan have this in mind. Large conglorates and financial groups are necessary for infrastructure investnts.
For such companies, any local governnt, even those at the provincial level, treat them with great respect. Policies tend to favor such financiers. In addition to road construction, there is considerable policy support for their investnts within the province, such as in comrcial real estate developnt. This forms a virtuous cycle. That’s why, in recent years, the Li Clan Group has been so enthusiastic about dostic highway construction.
It’s not to say that the Li’s really have such a good relationship with Nie Zhenbang to wear the sa pants, investing wherever Nie Zhenbang goes. It’s not like that at all.
Others might value the Li Clan Group, but for Nie Zhenbang, that’s not necessarily the case. He has seen many big financial groups. Not ntioning the Longteng Financial Group under Li Lixue and Dong Wanqi, even the Wal-Mart Group held by Yang Anbang may not be much smaller than the Li’s.
Moreover, if Nie Zhenbang wishes, Longhua Mining and Minnong Group can always gather plenty of capital to invest in Hongjiang. Investnt, which might be challenging for others, is nothing out of the ordinary for Nie Zhenbang.
After pondering for a mont, Nie Zhenbang smiled and said, “Director Li, and Boss Li, your confidence in investing in Hongjiang is warmly welcod by us at the Hongjiang Provincial Committee and governnt. However, I wonder if Director Li has any specific asures or proposals?”
Just now, when Nie Zhenbang addressed his uncle, that was a private matter of personal relation. Now, when addressing Director Li, it’s official business. In matters of separating public from private, Nie Zhenbang is never ambiguous.
These words seed to stun Wen Baogui and all the other leaders from Hongjiang Province, big and small. Secretary Nie is too formidable. Faced with such a large company’s investnt, especially in the highly challenging sector of infrastructure construction, Secretary Nie not only remained less than overly enthusiastic, but also put forth an attitude of, “What conditions can you offer?” Everyone couldn’t help but admire Nie Zhenbang’s deanor.
Regarding Nie Zhenbang’s words, father and son Li Super Man were not too surprised. This was the Nie Zhenbang they knew. If it were otherwise, it would truly be abnormal.
Shortly thereafter, Li Super Man smiled and said, “Secretary Nie, just now, I carefully reviewed Hongjiang’s investnt promotion materials. The planning and introduction of the three highways are quite detailed, which is characteristic of Secretary Nie’s style. If you do it at all, you do it to the best, striving for perfection. This has saved our group a lot of work. This afternoon, our group’s technical staff took a close look, and according to the situation, construction on the three highways can comnce upon signing the contract. Moreover, we can start simultaneously. Our intention is to begin construction on all three highways at the sa ti and strive to complete them within two to three years.”
The words of Li Super Man once again shocked the leaders of Hongjiang Province. When had investors beco so cooperative?
Investors often co across as arrogant and condescending, as if their noses were up in the sky; the kind of investnt that is touted to be in the tens of billions, but in the past, would typically only co up with ten or twenty billion at most. Most of the funds would be loaned from banks within the province, requiring coordination from the provincial governnt. Additionally, the sluggish start-up speed for construction was common, which often stretched to five or six years.
Now, the attitude of the Li Clan Group completely overturned their perception: no additional conditions, not even a need for loans, starting as soon as possible, completion within three years. What a concept this was. It goes without saying, this would definitely drive the comprehensive developnt of Hongjiang. Road construction not only brings value after the roads are completed, but during the construction process, it also invisibly drives the economic construction of Hongjiang Province.
Hearing this, Nie Zhenbang actually nodded with satisfaction. This ti, a genuine gift had indeed been delivered to Hongjiang. He would rember this kindness and imdiately smiled, saying, “Since that’s the case, I think we should negotiate overnight tonight and hold a press conference and signing ceremony at the convention center tomorrow afternoon. Director Li, what do you think?”
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