Chapter 222 Shocking Xibei_1
Translator: 549690339
“Chartering a plane has always been a significant event, thus we can say it’s a return journey full of gains. At this mont, in the standing committee eting of the Bazhou City Municipal Party Committee. Liu Wenqing gives a sign to Ding Aiguo sitting beside him. Ding Aiguo nods and says, “During this standing committee eting, there is a special topic we need to discuss with everyone.”
Hearing the words of Ding Aiguo, all the committee mbers are taken aback montarily. The topics for the standing committee etings are always pre-determined, but this ti, there is an additional matter. Moreover, it is clear to everyone about the eye contact between Ding Aiguo and Liu Wenqing just now.
Everyone knows that this matter, it seems the secretary and the mayor, the first and second in command have already talked it over. Now, all that remains for Ding Aiguo is to simply say it out loud.
“Comrades, last night, I got a call from comrade Nie Zhenbang from Lixian. This ti, the asures and attempts made by Lixian have yielded significant results and has caused a massive impact. Twice a year, Bazhou appeared in “Daily at Seven”, which for us in Bazhou City is a rare opportunity.” Ding Aiguo started with this as his preamble.
Then, Ding Aiguo continued: “Additionally, I also received news from Comrade Nie Zhenbang yesterday. This ti, Lixian achieved remarkable success at the trade fair. Up until now, they have attracted nearly 80 million yuan in contracted investnt funds. At the sa ti. This ti, Director Nie has also brought back an investnt inspection group comprising over a hundred entrepreneurs and factory owners. Director Nie’s intention is to ask the city’s municipal party committee and governnt to coordinate and organize a welcoming ceremony. In this way, not only can we arrange for them to conduct inspections in Lixian, but also throughout Bazhou City, they can invest according to Lixian’s preferential investnt policy. The secretary and I discussed it for a bit and wanted to hear what everyone thinks.”
Hearing the words of Ding Aiguo, all the committee mbers are startled, with contract investnt of 80 million and an inspection team of over a hundred people, it is too overwhelming. If the total investnt of Lixian this year is calculated, including the investnt of Farr Welfare Company and Longhua Mining, and the investnt of Wal-Mart Group, won’t it exceed 400 million?
You must know that the entire Bazhou City, apart from Lixian, only achieved total investnt of around 60 million last year, wherein 50% of the funds were allocated by the superior. The real private enterprises and capital investnt were only less than 10 million. Lixian county alone is forty tis that of Bazhou City. Where does this leave the faces of the leaders of Bazhou City? Isn’t this absurd?
The eting room is quiet. Yet, at this mont, Zhao Weihong is playing with her pen. Seeing the committee mbers beside her sitting calmly, eyes closed in ditation, Zhao Weihong is helpless. In the standing committee of Bazhou City, Liu Wenqing and Ding Aiguo, two old foxes, give each other assistance and support. They frequently unite, and the old fox Cheng Xinhua is even more slippery. As for other people, several secretary like Bai Weimin never agree with her. There is nothing good to say about them, and other people like the director of the propaganda departnt Liu Sufang is on good terms with her. Zhao Weihong feels isolated and helpless.
Yet, when Zhao Weihong sees everyone is silent, she gets impatient, and takes the initiative to speak, “Since Mayor Ding has already spoken so much, let say a few words. Please correct , secretary and mayor, if my words are wrong.”
When Zhao Weihong speaks, Cheng Xinhua lift her head to listen. At this point, Zhao Weihong smiles knowing that the old fox couldn’t resist. However, since Ding Aiguo has said to let everyone speak freely, and didn’t indicate their choice, Zhao Weihong won’t be courteous. After pondering for a while, Zhao Weihong nods and says, “Hmmm, the comrades in Lixian are very energetic, such as Comrade Fan Zhenming. I see, the model of public selection of cadres is excellent, and can be promoted. This ti, Lixian achieved such excellent results. I think the Investnt Promotion Bureau and the Administrative Committee’s team should be credited.”
Zhao Weihong’s words are like giving a hat to the committee mbers. The Investnt Promotion Bureau and the Administrative Committee team, many people have their backgrounds. Speaking so, the committee mbers feel more comfortable.
Then, Zhao Weihong changes her tone and continues, “Also, in my personal opinion, Comrade Nie seems to be making a mountain out of a molehill. It’s just an inspection delegation if the standards are set too high, will there be suspicion of flattering these people? Lixian’s participation in the exhibition is controversial to begin with. I think we should carefully deliberate the matter of Bazhou City hosting the reception.”
Zhao Weihong is taking advantage of the fact that Liu Wenqing and Ding Aiguo didn’t express their opinion. Since it is free discussion. Zhao Weihong naturally has the right to express her views. Also, speaking in this way gives the standing committee a sense of ambiguity. Others can hardly determine the thoughts of Liu Wenqing and Ding Aiguo, so they also don’t dare to express their views, thus it seems as if they all support Zhao Weihong.
Cheng Xinhua now also pays attention to Liu Wenqing’s facial expression. This seems to have beco a habit of Cheng Xinhua. For so many years, Cheng Xinhua has always been diligent in her work but very discreet in her behavior, thus enabling her to blend in seamlessly within the system. Being discreet alone is not enough. Another characteristic of Cheng Xinhua is being very focused; whenever she does speak, she would directly address the main topic, and moreover, she follows the most advantageous strategy. This is Cheng Xinhua’s strength.
Seeing the expressions of Liu Wenqing and Ding Aiguo, Cheng Xinhua knows that they are not satisfied with the words of Zhao Weihong. Hence, Cheng Xinhua also adds,” Secretary Zhao, I think your words are a little exaggerated. Debate is a good thing, and “Daily at Seven” has set the tone for this event. It is a case worth promoting that has opened up new ideas for economic developnt of local governnts everywhere. From our side, we plan to propose to Secretary Liu and Mayor Ding that we should consider hosting a trade conference in the Northwest Region or the five Northwestern provinces. If we go by your words, doesn’t that imply shelving this idea too? Personally, I believe our municipal party committee and governnt should give Nie Zhenbang the opportunity to welco the investors. The delegation, with so many people, might not all choose Lixian, but maybe if we take this chance to let them inspect the entire Bazhou City, there might be unexpected gains. I think, we should go, not just go but do it in a grand way.”
“Okay! Let say a few words.” Liu Wenqing knocks on the table, hums affirmatively, and then slowly speaks. At the mont, this is final. When Secretary Liu speaks, it’s the final result.
Looking around at the crowd, Liu Wenqing finally spoke: “I think we should go. On one hand, it would be more grand and show Bazhou City’s importance to this investnt scouting delegation. As they say, a gold or silver cup is not as good as the common people’s word of mouth. These entrepreneurs and businessn all have their own connections. Bazhou City’s attitude will affect our future developnt. I also agree with Comrade Xinhua’s view that if the east is not bright, the west will light up. Perhaps, other parts of Bazhou City may also receive so unexpected benefits.”
Next to him, Ding Aiguo also nodded: “Secretary Liu, I think I should take the lead in welcoming them. I’ll use two of the City Committee’s rcedes cars and borrow a few buses from the autonomous governnt. I’ll coordinate with Secretary Qian of Urumqi City to have our comrades from the Urumqi Public Security Bureau help clear the way, creating an atmosphere of gravitas and importance.”
Hearing this, Liu Wenqing also nodded: “I think that’s a good idea. Let Mayor Ding take care of this matter; I trust your judgnt. I will handle things on the city’s side, and Minister Liu and Secretary Li will need to finalize so things regarding propaganda and law enforcent. Comrade Qingde, you should also make arrangents at the City Committee Guesthouse. Prepare the banquet and accommodations to give our guests a sense of ho.”
Urumqi Bao Di Airport
At this mont, with coordination from the Urumqi Public Security Bureau, the welcoming team from Bazhou City drove directly into the airport. Four buses were parked next to the tarmac, along with two rcedes cars and three police cars—one of which was dispatched from Urumqi to clear the way and coordinate the arrangents.
As the chartered Huaxia Eastern Airlines plane slowly landed, a stair car drove up to it. The cabin door opened, and Nie Zhenbang, leading the group, appeared at the top of the stairs. Seeing Ding Aiguo and the other leaders of Bazhou City waiting, Nie Zhenbang also hastened his pace, greeting them and offering a handshake: “Mayor Ding, I’m surprised you ca in person. I’m really flattered.”
At that mont, Ding Aiguo laughed, patted Nie Zhenbang on the shoulder, and said, “Nie, excessive humility can be considered arrogance. This ti, you guys are the heroes. Not only did you cause a sensation nationwide, but you also brought real investnt. As the mayor, it’s only right for to welco our heroes.”
This ti, Ding Aiguo had indeed spared no effort. He stood next to the stairs and shook hands with over a hundred businessn, conversing warmly with so. This approach quickly earned high praise from the businessn—the attention of the local governnt is also a standard for investnt.
At this mont, Nie Zhenbang opened his mock mobile phone. Ding Aiguo warmly said, “Nie, let’s get on the bus together. You can tell about the harvest from your trip to Yuedong.”
After the relevant leaders of Bazhou City boarded the bus, the convoy slowly started, turned around, and drove out of the airport. Suddenly, Nie Zhenbang’s phone rang.
Seeing the call was from Jingcheng, Nie Zhenbang looked at Ding Aiguo and apologized, “Mayor Ding, excuse , I need to take this call.”
As soon as he answered, Liu Kun’s voice ca from the phone: “Third Brother, I have so bad news. Zhou Xiaoshe’s transfer orders have co through. He is assigned to Bazhou City as the deputy mayor. Now, he’s your imdiate supervisor, and I’m afraid your days won’t be easy.”
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