Afternoon.
The temperature is rising.
All the electric fans in the Investment Promotion Agency's office are turned on. Only the window unit is broken, and it is not fixed yet.
It's a little hot.
But it's still tolerable.
After speaking, Dong Xuebing sat down and started working with the rest. When they are working overtime, Dong Xuebing will also work overtime, and when they are working, Dong Xuebing will also work. Dong Xuebing acted like he is sharing everyone's hardships. He is not acting, and he is serious about it. The office is bustling with activity. Some are typing, some are making phone calls, and some are printing documents. Everyone is mobilized, or maybe they were forced to do so. Dong Xuebing's tactic of giving carrots first and then punishing them made everyone feel pressured.
At this time, Zheng Dayou went to look for Dong Xuebing.
"Mayor Dong."
"Old Zheng, what's wrong?"
"Can I have a word with you?"
"Ok. Let's go to your office."
Dong Xuebing and Zheng Dayou entered the Chief's office and closed the door.
Dong Xuebing sat on the sofa and took out two cigarettes for Zheng Dayou. Both of them lit up their cigarettes and started smoking in the room.
"Old Zheng, what's the matter?" Dong Xuebing asked.
Zheng Dayou hesitated for a while. "I didn't say anything because my subordinates are around. Mayor Dong, I hope you don't mind me telling you the truth. I know our County is in a difficult situation now and needs investments urgently to turn around our County's financial situation. But the problem is our County is not doing well. You had seen the Investment Promotion Agency's results in the past. Five million RMB is an average of five million RMB every year, and last year's eight to nine million RMB was the best year in recent years. Now, the County wants us to raise 50 million RMB. I understand this policy, but how are we going to get the 50 million RMB?"
Dong Xuebing replied. "There will be a way."
Zheng Dayou smiled bitterly. "I really don't know what to do. The City's investment fair is a good opportunity, but it will be considered good if we can get 3 to 5 million in investments. Last year, it was the same. 50 million is impossible to raise within a month. If the County Government pursues this matter, then …"
Dong Xuebing calmly replied. "If we fail to complete the task, I will bear the responsibility. Old Zheng, I know you are under pressure, and I am the one who suggested this plan. If anything goes wrong, I will bear the responsibility. It has nothing to do with you."
"Mayor Dong, that's not what I meant. I am not afraid of taking responsibility, but the problem is … … I don't think we have the ability to raise 50 million RMB."
…
Outside.
As soon as the two leaders left, the crowd started to chatter.
"Are we really going to pull in 50 million?"
"50 million. This is our Agency's ten years of sales!"
"That's right. This is too exaggerated. Where are we going to complete it?"
"But Mayor Dong had said that the County Government had issued a mission. Even if we can't complete it, we still have to do it."
"Sigh … … If the County Government pursues this matter, will our positions … … I think it will be difficult."
The County's Organization Department had just conducted an inspection, and the appointment should be announced tomorrow. They had not even warmed up their positions, and they are going to be replaced after a month?
No one can accept this.
This is called going from extravagance to simplicity.
After a while, Zheng Dayou walked out of his office. Only then did everyone close their mouths and continue to busy themselves with the things at hand. From Zheng Dayou's expression, everyone can tell Chief Zheng is also not confident. After all, he had worked in the Investment Promotion Agency for many years and knows his own County's situation. But Zheng Dayou's actions are very serious. Chen Yunsong passed him a mobile phone and made a gesture. Zheng Dayou cleared his throat and answered the call. He starts to encourage the investors to come over.
… …
Inside the office.
Dong Xuebing did not leave his office. He sat on the sofa and snuffed out his cigarette. He closed his eyes and thought for a while. Dong Xuebing could see everyone's emotions and knows what they are thinking. But he is not affected by their lack of confidence. When he was in Yan Tai County, the higher-ups had given the Investment Promotion Agency much higher targets. Although both Counties are not comparable, and Zhen Shui County's difficulty in attracting investment is more than ten times higher than Yan Tai County, Dong Xuebing had walked out of difficult situations step by step. He is used to this pressure and is confident in himself. He knows many investors.
There are only a few days left.
Dong Xuebing decided to make a few calls to his old friends.
Seeing there is no progress, Dong Xuebing felt he must take action. If he can get a few big investors to come over, the County Government and Investment Promotion Agency will be at ease.
Ring … ring … ring …
Dong Xuebing made the call.
"Hello, Xuebing?"
"Brother Mu, it's me."
"Haha, what's up?"
"Can I speak to you now? I need to talk to you. "
"Yes. Go ahead."
Dong Xuebing called Mu Zhengzhong first. He owns a museum in Beijing, is a philanthropist, and is an expert in appraising relics. Dong Xuebing had given the National Treasure he snatched from Japan to Mu Zhengzhong in exchange for a few relics from China. Because Mu Zhengzhong owed Dong Xuebing a favor, Old Mu had invested in Yan Tai County during the investment fair and helped Dong Xuebing win some credits. This is also the reason why Old Mu made an exception to promote Dong Xuebing.
"Oh, it's like this. I've been transferred to Zhen Shui County. You might not know this, but it's a national-level impoverished county in the west. Now, I'm trying to attract investors. If you're free this weekend, can you come over and support me? Do you have any arrangements? "Dong Xuebing asked.
Mu Zhengzhong replied. "Oh … I have something on this weekend."
Dong Xuebing nodded. "What about next week? The investment fair will be held in two weeks. "
"I might not be free next week. Xuebing, I can't help you this time. Let me tell you the truth. My investment in Yan Tai County had been affected by the earthquake. I had started the investment, and the losses are high. My money is almost gone, and I have some cash flow problems now. "
Dong Xuebing apologized. "I'm sorry."
Mu Zhengzhong replied. "It's fine. I don't blame you. You also don't know when the earthquake will happen. Furthermore, I owe you that sum of money. It's fine. "
"If you can't come, can you introduce a few friends to us? We will pay for your flights and accommodation as long as they are interested in investing. "
"Which county are you all in?"
"Zhen Shui County is under Meihe City."
"I know Meihe City. That place? It's a remote place, and I don't think they will go there. I will help you ask around. "
"Ok. Thank you."
"That's all for now. I still have something on."
After hanging up, Dong Xuebing did not say anything and continued to call Korea's Taekwondo master, Park Yongxi.
"Hello, Teacher Park?"
"Is this Xiao Dong?"
"It's me. Where are you now?"
"I'm in Korea. Are you busy?"
"Yes. We will be holding an investment fair next week. Can I have the honor to invite you?"
"Sigh … let's not talk about the investment fair. The stadium I invested in with your County collapsed halfway, and some workers died after the earthquake."
"I'm sorry. It's my fault."
"It's not your fault. Sigh …"
"It's like this. I am not calling to ask you to invest. We have been friends for a long time, and I just want to invite you over to support me. What do you think?"
"Maybe next time. I don't have the time these few days."
"It's not far if you fly over. It's only a few hours, and we …"
"Maybe next time. I still have a competition next week."
"Then can you introduce other investors from your country to us? We have policies for foreign investors, and we will give them preferential treatment. "
"Yan Tai County's reconstruction is still …"
"I am not working in Yan Tai County anymore. I am working in Zhen Shui County in the western region."
"Western region? You don't need to ask. My friends will not be going there. They are only interested in your country's first and second-tier cities if they want to invest. "
"Ok. I won't disturb you anymore. Let's keep in touch in the future. You must look for me when you are free. I will treat you to dinner."
"Ok."
Yan Tai County's reconstruction is still ongoing, and Dong Xuebing felt bad for his previous investments. After making a few calls, Dong Xuebing knew his friends are having a hard time as they had lost a lot of money. Even if the losses are not serious, it is still a significant amount. Since they had given Dong Xuebing an excuse, he can't say anything and can only call others.
One …
Three …
Five …
In the afternoon, Dong Xuebing had called more than a dozen people, but all of them were rejected. None of them is willing to come to his office. When those old friends and investors heard Dong Xuebing is going to invest, or that they are from a poor county, they immediately said they are busy or cannot come. In the end, Dong Xuebing told them that he does not need them to invest and is only here for a holiday. But they said their place is too far away, and the sandstorms are too strong. It's normal for them to refuse to come for a free holiday. Dong Xuebing had saved the phone numbers of those tycoons with assets of over 100 million. Even if these tycoons sit at home, they will earn a lot of money every minute. Every day Dong Xuebing is delayed is a day's worth of money.
Dong Xuebing did not manage to contact anyone until he got off work in the afternoon.
Dong Xuebing blushed and felt embarrassed. He had spent a few hours talking to his friends, and even if one or two people were to come, it will be considered giving him face. But …
Not a single person came!
They ran away when they heard Zhen Shui County's name!
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