Two days later.
Saturday, 5 am.
Most of the sky is still dark, but the sun is rising at the end of the horizon. The street lights are shining on the streets.
Dong Xuebing went out and called Zhang Longjuan after getting into his car.
"Hello, Sister Zhang? Are you busy?"
"I'm not busy, ha, what's wrong, my little handsome brother?"
"I just want to confirm the flight time and number of people."
"It's still early in the morning at your place, right? Why are you up so early? "
"That's right. Today is the investment fair, and I need to go to the City later. I should have prepared yesterday, but something happened to the City Government, and the venue is not available. That's why it was delayed until today. I still have a lot of work to do later, and I need to discuss the flight tickets with you first. Should I book three tickets? Will your company's higher-ups be coming too? Is three tickets enough? "
"You don't need to worry about the flight tickets."
"We can reimburse you."
"Can't Big Sister afford this bit of money?"
"That's right. What are you going to do?"
"Haha … I will check the time. I will give you a surprise."
"What surprise? As long as you can make it, it depends on your time. "
"Don't worry. I will be there. But I need to make arrangements here first. Just wait for me to inform you."
"Alright. I know you are busy, and I'm not in a hurry."
"It's fine as long as you're not in a hurry. Ha, that's it. I have a call."
"Okay, you go ahead with your work. Call me when the time is set."
Although Dong Xuebing said he is not in a hurry, he is not that calm in his heart. His plan had changed a lot, and Dong Xuebing wants to calm down as soon as possible. But Sister Zhang is reliable, and both of them are close. Dong Xuebing and Zhang Longjuan can be considered life-and-death friends. Dong Xuebing calmed down and called Zhang Longjuan as he drove.
"Hello, City Investment Promotion Agency Office."
"I'm Dong Xuebing from Zhen Shui County."
"Oh, it's Mayor Dong. I was just about to inform you."
"Have you booked the venue? Can I go over now? "
"Yes, everything is ready. You can come over now. Write down the address. It's at the Central Park on Second Street, South City Road."
"Park?"
"The scale of this investment fair is quite large, and there are no suitable venues available. So, the higher-ups decided to set up the facilities and booths in the Central Park.
"Alright, I understand."
"The investment fair will open at 9 am. You all must arrive as soon as possible."
…
Ten minutes later.
Investment Promotion Agency's courtyard.
Dong Xuebing's car arrived, and he stepped on the brakes.
Dong Xuebing had informed the Investment Promotion Agency's staff yesterday, and everyone had arrived. Zheng Dayou and Cheng Yujie are the calmest, while Chen Yunsong looks anxious. Chang Juan and Gong Na are yawning at each other. They had to wake up between 5 am and 4 am, and they should not have slept well.
"Mayor Dong." Everyone greeted Dong Xuebing when they saw him.
Dong Xuebing did not waste any time. "The venue is ready. Let's go."
Zheng Dayou reminded, "I haven't assigned any missions yet. How should I assign them?"
Dong Xuebing thought for a while and said. "Sister Cheng, you will stay here to oversee the Investment Promotion Agency. If there are investors coming over for a visit, you will be in charge of handling the logistics." Dong Xuebing turned to Xiao Hong. "Ok. Xiao Xiao, you will stay here too. Once we get in touch with someone, you will be in charge of bringing the investors for a site visit. You must memorize all the projects and don't just think about them as the investors will not trust you. You can discuss with the investors first, and if you can't make up your mind, you can contact Chief Zheng and me. If the investment fair needs more people, you can come over anytime. You don't have to stay in one place and can be more flexible. You all can move your people to whichever place you need them. Oh … I will also leave a car for you all."
Xiao Hong immediately replied. "Ok."
Cheng Yujie also promised to complete her mission.
"Sister Cheng, Xiao Xiao, I will leave this place to you all. Don't make any mistakes." Dong Xuebing reminded them repeatedly. He knows the slightest detail can determine the success or failure of an investment fair. Dong Xuebing quickly assigned the tasks and said. "Everyone, get in the car and head to the City. The opening will be at 9 pm, and we still need to set up the booths."
Old Wei is already waiting for them in the car.
Two new Passats were bought. They were black and looked very nice.
Chen Yunsong and Chang Juan boarded Dong Xuebing's Land Rover, and Chen Yunsong took over the steering wheel. Zheng Dayou and Gong Na are in the Passat.
The car drove off.
Dong Xuebing drove towards the City.
… …
6.30 pm.
It's dawn.
Meihe City's Central Park. Almost half of the cars are parked outside the metal fences. Most of the cars are from the various Investment Promotion Agencies in Meihe City. Many people had arrived, and Dong Xuebing and Dong Xuebing saw many display booths had been set up. Dong Xuebing and Dong Xuebing had arrived not too early but not too late.
"Look at the time."
"Move the things over here!"
"Hurry up! It's too late! "
"Chief Li, is Chief Li around?"
"What's going on? How can you forget the leaflet? You forgot to go back and get it! "
Dong Xuebing could hear people shouting in the park, and the atmosphere is tense.
Zheng Dayou and the rest know they don't have much time left, and Chen Yunsong and Gong Na start moving the leaflets out of the Passat's trunk. There are at least a few hundred leaflets.
Chang Juan looks at Dong Xuebing. "Mayor Dong, leave this to us. Go and have breakfast first, and we will set up the booths when you are back."
Dong Xuebing looks at them. "Can you all do it?"
Chang Juan replied. "Don't worry. We will make it in time."
Dong Xuebing nodded. "Alright. I will bring the leaflets back earlier."
Gong Na quickly said. "No … Mayor Dong, let me go and buy the leaflets."
"You all go and set up the booths. I will be back soon." Dong Xuebing drove off.
The booths should be ready before 9 pm, and there is enough time. What Dong Xuebing is worried about now is the investors. He tried contacting the City Investment Promotion Agency for a few days and managed to get two to three investors. But when he was about to book the tickets to the City Investment Promotion Agency, they said they have something urgent and will not be coming. In the end, he still could not get any investors. In the end, he reported to the City Government to book the hotel, and only a few Investment Promotion Agency staff were booked. This made Dong Xuebing feel embarrassed. This made Dong Xuebing feel embarrassed. The County Government did not ask Dong Xuebing about the progress, and he did not report to them about the progress. But now, Dong Xuebing can't bring himself to talk to them. At least, he needs to wait for Zhang Longjuan to arrive. Sigh … I wonder when Sister Zhang will arrive.
The breakfast stall is not far away.
To save time, Dong Xuebing bought a bag of steamed buns with meat and vegetable fillings. There are no stir-fried liver in the market, and he can only buy some plastic-wrapped soy milk to bring back to the market.
Park entrance.
Dong Xuebing entered the park with his breakfast.
A staff from the City Investment Promotion Agency stopped Dong Xuebing.
"You are?"
"I am from Zhen Shui County."
"How should I address you?"
"Dong Xuebing."
That person was surprised. He should have heard of Dong Xuebing's name before and took out a work pass from a box. "Your work pass." Dong Xuebing nodded. That person looked at Dong Xuebing for a while.
Dong Xuebing took it. "Ok. Thank you."
"Zhen Shui County's booth is at the back."
"All the way in?"
"Yes. This is the road leading in."
Dong Xuebing nodded and held the pass in front of his shirt. This pass is to maintain order at the venue and prevent unauthorized personnel from entering. Also, it is to distinguish the identities of the staff. If the staff from Zhen Shui County does not know the staff from the other County, it will be embarrassing if the staff from Zhen Shui County think that the staff from Cheng Gang County is an investor giving out flyers. But with a work pass, it will be more convenient. At least, the staff from Cheng Gang County will not recognize the staff from the other County.
Park.
The park is surrounded by green grass, and it is morning. The air is fresh.
The park is quite big and has a small hill. But the back of the hill is not the venue. All the booths are gathered at the front square.
Dong Xuebing walked and walked.
Dong Xuebing walked and walked.
Dong Xuebing looked at the booths around him and did not see any Zhen Shui County signs.
After walking for about two to three minutes, Dong Xuebing saw Zheng Dayou, Chang Juan, Gong Na, and the rest. They seem to be arguing with someone.
"This is too far!"
"There is no space in front."
"But they still can't arrange for us to be here."
"This is not considered remote. All the investors will walk around the area."
"Then why are all the other exhibitors' booths at the front? Zhen Shui County is the exception? "
"Chief Zheng, this is the booth arranged by the higher-ups. It's useless to argue with me. I am only an errand boy, and the booth had already been booked. There is no way to change it."
"Who booked it?"
"It is Mayor Hua."
That staff said a few words and left.
Only the people from Zhen Shui County's Investment Promotion Agency were left with black faces.
Dong Xuebing's face changed when he heard this. He looked at the Zhen Shui County's booth. It was located at the bottom of the hill, and it was the furthest away from the rest of the booths. Even the temporary booths were made of inferior materials. The tables and chairs were all old.
Discrimination?
Deputy Mayor Hua Li, who is in charge of the Investment Promotion Agency, set this up?
What the hell! 'Are you done yet?'
Why didn't you inform me about the investment fair in advance?! Now, you are still trying to play tricks on me?!
Dong Xuebing is furious. He still has not settled the score with Hua Li for Xie Huilan, and Hua Li keeps coming at him!
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