Chapter 1194: Chapter 1150: Pastoral Wood Industry Chapter 1194: Chapter 1150: Pastoral Wood Industry The staff mber’s words instantly brought a trace of delight to both Nie Zhenbang and Liu Zhentao’s faces. Indeed, the main purpose of presenting the three major projects was to test the waters.
However, if no one showed interest, it would be an embarrassnt for Nie Zhenbang. In his mind, as long as there were inquiries and people wanting to learn about the three projects, he considered it a success. As for anything else, Nie Zhenbang didn’t entertain further expectations.
But now, with clients interested in the environntal protection project, Nie Zhenbang’s own interest was piqued. Environntal protection was a significant issue for Longxi Province. Successfully tackling Longxi’s environntal projects would serve as a great reference for the entire Yellow River Basin’s environntal protection efforts.
Exchanging a look, both Nie Zhenbang and Liu Zhentao saw hope in each other’s eyes. Then, with a smile, Nie Zhenbang said, “Governor Zhentao, shall we go have a look together?”
As he spoke, Nie Zhenbang turned to Wang Daojing at his side and said, “Comrade Daojing, please arrange a reception room for us.”
As the Western Region Forum was an open platform for business discussions, the presence of reception rooms was essential. Provincial leaders needed to use them to conduct discussions with business people from across the country and the world.
As the host, Longxi Province naturally had an advantage in this regard. The largest reception room was already prepared. Soon after, under Liu Xiaomin’s guidance, a group of business people was led over.
Liu Xiaomin smiled and introduced, “Secretary, let introduce you. This gentleman here is Mr. Chen Qingsheng, Chairman of the Pastoral Wood Industry Group.”
“Chairman Chen, this is our Secretary Nie.”
Liu Xiaomin’s response was appropriate—neither servile nor overbearing—fully demonstrating this woman’s political acun. Capital, once accumulated to a certain degree, also possessed the power to command the respect of governnt officials.
Take for example Longhua Mining—Zhao Xinglong and Li Hua, though not part of the establishnt, with their control over Australian iron ore, Middle East oil, and Latin Arican copper mines, alongside these vast industrial resources, had quite a prominent status dostically. As for foreign countries, leaving small nations aside, even the major powers of Arica and Europe had to show them so respect. That’s the power of capital.
However, no matter how large the capital was dostically, it could not stir up any turmoil—that was determined by national conditions. Still, once reaching a certain dominance, much like the ‘Superman Li,’ a businessman could even enter Forbidden Sea and et with leaders. It’s a matter of qualification.
The man before them, seemingly an ordinary individual in his fifties, much like an average farr, possessed a considerable fortune.
The Pastoral Wood Industry, despite its plain na, was well-known to Nie Zhenbang. It was the world’s largest producer of raw wood materials, covering everything from timber to specialty woods, as well as wooden flooring and large boards, and encompassing the production, processing, and sales channels for wooden products.
It had branches and timber bases both dostically and around the world, and in the wood industry, it was acknowledged as a giant.
According to Forbes Continent’s ranking of the wealthy, this farr-like man, Chen Qingsheng, stood at number five, owning a fortune worth tens of billions.
Without waiting for Nie Zhenbang to speak, Chen Qingsheng proactively extended his hand, saying, “Secretary Nie, pleasure to et you.”
Nie Zhenbang was reserved, but after shaking hands with Chen Qingsheng, he also smiled and said, “Chairman Chen, welco to invest and prosper in Longxi Province.”
After the pleasantries, Chen Qingsheng and his entourage were ushered into the reception room and took their seats, with the Pastoral Wood Industry and various officials from Longxi Province sitting on either side. The entire setting was quite grand.
Nie Zhenbang personally received them, accompanied by Liu Zhentao himself. This alone showed considerable respect to Chen Qingsheng.
“Secretary Nie, this ti, coming to the Western Region Developnt Forum, we happened to see the Rapid Afforestation Plan proposed by Longxi Province. Honestly, our Pastoral Wood Industry is quite interested in it,” Chen Qingsheng pondered for a mont and began speaking directly.
Nie Zhenbang was sowhat surprised by Chen Qingsheng’s frankness. Such a significant entrepreneur speaking so directly showed that Chen Qingsheng’s character was undoubtedly pragmatic.
This improved Nie Zhenbang’s opinion of Chen Qingsheng quite a bit. Nodding slightly, Nie Zhenbang said, “The Rapid Afforestation Plan stems from environntal protection projects. The deteriorating natural environnt and natural resources of the Western Region are an inescapable reality. The soil erosion on the Loess Plateau is becoming more severe. The Western Region is increasingly suffering from drought, all of which are the main reasons and motivations behind the province’s decision to implent the afforestation plan. Our Provincial Party Committee and Provincial Governnt warmly welco all knowledgeable individuals to participate in this plan. If Chairman Chen is interested, we are of course open to discussion.”
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingsheng also nodded and said, “I truly admire Secretary Nie’s broad-mindedness and grand ambitions. Environntal protection is not an overnight task; it is a prolonged process. When it cos to fast-growing forests, our group has profound expertise. We have studied and cultivated various tree species for the different types of soil around the world. I believe that we will definitely have a broad prospect for cooperation.”
The eting with Chen Qingsheng lasted for more than an hour, focusing mostly on the overarching frawork. Nie Zhenbang’s stance was sufficient, and as for the specific negotiations, there was no need for Nie Zhenbang and Chen Qingsheng to handle them in person. People lower down would take care of that.
The five-day Western Developnt Forum finally concluded, and the leaders of the various provinces left one after another.
At the Provincial Party Committee Guesthouse, Nie Zhenbang personally saw off Ling Baodong from Yu State. The necessary courtesies were still to be observed due to their equivalent status.
At this mont, Ling Baodong was very pleased and smilingly said, “Secretary Nie, thank you for Longxi Province’s generous hospitality. If you have a chance, I hope you can visit Yu State to see it for yourself.”
Just then, Xia Gang’s mobile phone suddenly started ringing. The jarring ringtone at such an event was sowhat glaring. Nie Zhenbang’s eyebrows imdiately furrowed, “Xiaoxia, what’s going on? How could you be so careless?”
Xia Gang, hearing this reprimand, also felt sowhat embarrassed, and nodded repeatedly as he stepped away a few paces.
He answered the call, “Hello, this is Xia Gang. What? The driver has woken up, that’s great. Good. I’ll inform the Secretary in a mont.”
Xia Gang’s voice wasn’t very loud, but in such a setting, so words could still be faintly heard, especially “the driver has woken up.” As Xia Gang was extrely astonished, this phrase ca out louder and much clearer.
Ling Baodong’s face revealed a trace of shock and surprise upon hearing this, and then he smilingly said, “Secretary Nie, there’s no need for a send-off. Goodbye.”
Once inside the vehicle and the convoy left the Longxi Provincial Party Committee Guesthouse, Ling Baodong took out his own phone, “Lingxiao? Take care of yourself. It’s said that Li Hongyi’s driver has woken up.”
Watching Ling Baodong’s retreating figure, Guan Jianguo, Liu Yueguang, and Liu Zhentao ca up to join. Liu Zhentao looked worried, “Secretary, about this setup, do you think Ling Baodong will fall for it?”
In Liu Zhentao’s opinion, such a trap was far too simple. Given Ling Baodong’s shrewdness and cunning, he would surely not make such a foolish mistake.
“Governor, it’s not certain. In our public security system, there are always such examples. Even the most astute people can make mistakes. The Secretary’s move is very clever. In matters concerning oneself, one can beco chaotic. Regarding the issue of Lingxiao, Ling Baodong can’t afford any carelessness. Besides, we’ve already arranged everything in advance. With this, Ling Baodong will definitely fall into the trap,” Liu Yueguang said from the side.
When he looked at Nie Zhenbang, he was a bit startled, admiring, and also relieved. Nie Zhenbang’s cunning and ruthlessness were beyond what Liu Yueguang had anticipated. He naturally couldn’t grasp human nature to such an extent. What he felt relieved about was that he hadn’t offended Nie Zhenbang. To think of opposing soone like this, one might die without even knowing how it happened.
What Liu Yueguang didn’t expect was that not only had Ling Baodong fallen for the trap, but he had also done so rather quickly. In fact, Nie Zhenbang had precisely predicted this. If the Lingxiao Coal Mine was related to the death of Li Hongyi, the awakening of the driver would certainly be a heavy blow to the Lingxiao Coal Mine. Of course, even if there was no evidence to prove that Lingxiao Coal Mine was responsible, as long as it could be proven that the harm was intentional, following this lead would inevitably trace back to Lingxiao Coal Mine.
Ling Baodong had to be cautious and had no choice but to fall into this snare.
At this mont, Nie Zhenbang appeared very relaxed, smiling, for the situation within the Longxi Provincial leadership had opened up completely by then. The unity and harmony of the entire team were where Nie Zhenbang’s confidence lay. With a smile, he said to Liu Zhentao, “Governor Zhentao, how are the negotiations with Pastoral Wood Industry progressing? This matter still requires your personal attention.”
At this ntion, Liu Zhentao likewise showed a smile, clearly very satisfied with the negotiations with Pastoral Wood Industry.
He smiled and replied, “Secretary, rest assured. The cooperation with Pastoral Wood Industry will definitely not encounter any trouble.”
At this point, Guan Jianguo also chid in, “Secretary, mainly, I wanted to report on the progress of the case involving Zhao Group of Jinan City.”
Upon ntioning the Zhao family, everyone’s expression turned solemn, including Nie Zhenbang’s. The Zhao case was intertwined with President Qiao’s attention, and tackling this issue was a priority for Nie Zhenbang upon taking office. No one in Longxi Province dared to treat it lightly.
Imdiately, Nie Zhenbang nodded and said, “Good, let’s talk in detail. What progress has been made in the case?” (
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