Investment Promotion Agency.
Sun Shuli and Luo Haiting are accompanying Xie Huilan, Zhao Xinglong, and the rest.
Dong Xuebing looked at his watch and called Peng Kenong. But the call did not get through. "What's wrong? I had met Mr. Peng this morning and heard about the contract signing. What time is the appointment yesterday? "
Lin Pingping replied. "It's 2.15 am. It's been 15 minutes."
Dong Xuebing thought for a while. "Mr. Peng doesn't know Mayor Xie is here for an inspection?"
Hu Silian frowned. "I had informed Mr. Peng this morning, and he knows Mayor Xie will be hosting the contract signing ceremony today. He even said he will make preparations over the phone and should not be late. Is there something urgent? But why didn't he call? No matter how urgent it is, he should not leave the Leaders alone. " Party Secretary Xiang and Mayor Xie are supportive of the Investment Promotion Agency, and Hu Silian had lunch with the investors on behalf of Mayor Xie. She only felt the investors are getting more and more arrogant, and they seem to know that the County needs them. They are asking for sky-high prices, and Hu Silian does not like this atmosphere. They have not even invested, and they are acting like the County owes them money.
"Maybe he is really late. Let me try again." Dong Xuebing starts to make calls.
One …
Two …
Three …
It's 2.40 am, and no one is answering.
Dong Xuebing's face changed. "What the hell?!"
At this time, a middle-aged man carrying a video camera and two County TV station staff walked over. "Secretary Hu, Chief Dong, should we go to the signing venue first? We need to prepare lighting and equipment in advance." Mayor Xie will be hosting the signing ceremony, and there must be a report on it.
Hu Silian paused for a while. "Wait a while more."
After the TV station staff left, Lin Pingping panicked. "Chief, this …"
Dong Xuebing took a deep breath. "Get someone to look for him! Now! "
When Lin Pingping heard this, she immediately called a few people from the business department to do it.
Dong Xuebing looks at Hu Silian. "Sister Hu, he is not here, and the signing ceremony is … should we let the leaders inspect the venue for a while longer? President Peng shouldn't be late for no reason. I guess he has something to do. He will definitely be here before three o 'clock. He won't be too late. "
After a moment of silence, Hu Silian nodded. "That's the only way. I'll talk to him."
Mayor Xie and Mayor Zhao are very busy. They had taken time out of their busy schedules to host the signing of the contract to show their support for Dong Xuebing and the Investment Promotion Agency. This is also a signal to the investors. But now, the investors who are supposed to be signing the contract are late? Let a group of county leaders wait for him? That's why they can only delay it. If Mayor Xie, Mayor Zhao, and the rest arrive at the signing venue early and the investors are not there, it will be a big joke.
Hu Silian walked over and whispered something to Xie Huilan. Xie Huilan nodded and did not react. She continued with a smile on her face.
At this time, Luo Haiting, Sun Shuli, and the others also noticed that something was wrong.
Lin Pingping whispered to them that Peng Kenong hadn't arrived yet.
Sun Shuli's face changed. He asked Deputy Bureau Chief Lui Dafa and a few other leaders to escort Dong Xuebing. "Chief, why is he not here? You can't get through to them? "
Dong Xuebing replied emotionlessly. "I did, but no one is picking up."
"No one is picking up?" Luo Haiting asked angrily. "Didn't we agree to meet at 2.15 pm? Mayor Xie and Mayor Zhao are here. "
The more you are afraid of trouble, the more troublesome it is!
This investment is brought in by the Investment Promotion Agency. If Peng Kenong makes a fool out of all the County leaders, the Investment Promotion Agency will be disgraced, and Mayor Xie and the rest of the leaders will also be disgraced. Mayor Xie's reputation will be affected. The Mayor thinks highly of Peng Kenong and came to sign the contract personally. But if Peng Kenong goes back on his words, it will be a slap to Mayor Xie's face! This is not a small matter!
One minute …
Three minutes …
Five minutes …
The investors are not here yet!
Peng Kenong's house is not far from here, and Lin Pingping's men had gone to look for the investors. But they called back and said no one is in Peng Kenong's house.
Hu Silian ran over anxiously. "Chief Dong, Mayor Xie had made two rounds of inspections, and she still needs to go to the Trade and Industry Bureau at 3 pm. She still has not found the investors?"
Dong Xuebing is furious. Peng Kenong! What the hell are you doing?!
Lin Pingping had been calling Peng Kenong on her phone. Suddenly, she shouted. "Answer!"
Sun Shuli, Hu Silian, and the rest turned to look at Dong Xuebing.
Dong Xuebing walked over and snatched the phone. "I'll answer … Hello?"
"Is this Chief Dong?" Peng Kenong replied. "Sorry. I had something urgent to attend to in the office earlier and could not make it."
Dong Xuebing suppressed his anger. "Mr. Peng, it's almost 3 pm, and Mayor Xie and Mayor Zhao are waiting for you for almost an hour. If you are busy, at least give them a call. Mayor Xie and the TV station are here to promote you for free. This is the first time Xie Huilan is treating you like this! You should know the County Government's attitude towards you! You should know how much preferential policies they had given you! You can't do this to me. "
"Haha … I'm sorry." Peng Kenong replied.
Hu Silian signaled to Dong Xuebing with her eyes, telling him not to be anxious and to get down to business.
Dong Xuebing took a deep breath. "Are you coming over now? The contract is ready, and Mayor Xie still has an inspection in the afternoon. Can you hurry up? I will get a car to fetch you. "Dong Xuebing can still make it if he comes over now.
Peng Kenong paused for a second and continued. "I am not done here, and I can't leave. Chief Dong, I am not trying to do this to you, but I have something urgent to attend to."
Dong Xuebing's face changed. "What do you mean?"
"The company is facing some financial problems, and the contract … will be put on hold for the time being."
Lin Pingping's phone is loud, and Sun Shuli, Hu Silian, and the rest can hear it. Even Hu Silian, who has a good temper, is furious.
Put on hold?
You are not going to sign the contract?!
Why didn't you say this earlier or later? Why did you wait until now?!
Dong Xuebing's chest is about to explode. "Mr. Peng, are you joking with me? We still had a good discussion when we met this morning! Mayor Xie and the TV station are the ones who had agreed on this! It's all to build momentum for your project! Advertising your company! Lowering your investment risk! We had done so much for you, and now you are telling me you are not going to sign the contract?! How can you play with us like this?! What do you think our Investment Promotion Agency is?! What do you think our County's Mayor and Leaders are?! "
Peng Kenong paused for a while. "Chief Dong, I also have my reasons. I cannot make the decisions for the company alone, and I also don't want it to end up like this."
Dong Xuebing replied. "Everyone is waiting for you. First, you did not answer my calls, and now you want to cancel the contract. Mr. Peng, I just realized how arrogant you are!"
"We really have financial problems. Hmm … I have a suggestion …"
Dong Xuebing did not say a word and waited for Peng Kenong to continue.
Peng Kenong said. "The company is discussing with us. To lower our expenditure and risk, can we lower the price of the land purchase by 1 million RMB? The company felt this price is too high, and now, our finances are tight. That's why if we can lower the price of the land purchase by 1 million RMB, the company will send someone to sign the contract as soon as possible. What do you think? "
Sun Shuli roared. "You are asking for too much! The discount we gave you is already the lowest we can go! You still want to lower it by 1 million RMB? How much is the land purchase? You want to cut off one-third of the land?! "
Lin Pingping is also furious. "Why didn't you mention this when we were discussing the contract? We are about to sign the contract now, and you only mention this now? I know businessmen value profits! But you should also keep your promises! "
Dong Xuebing laughed. "Mr. Peng, I finally understand. This is called being spoiled. You know our County is treating this project seriously, and Mayor Xie and the TV station's people are here. That's why you did not answer our calls. You know that if you do not sign the contract, our Investment Promotion Agency will not be able to answer to the higher-ups. That's why you are using this as an excuse to force us to give in? Are you threatening us? Fine, Mr. Peng. We had met a few times, and I did not know you are this kind of person! "
Peng Kenong replied. "I am not threatening you all. It is the financial problem, and the rest of the people in the company have doubts about this project. Never mind. I can't explain myself now. Chief Dong, let's put this aside for now. I hope we can work together again in the future." Dong Xuebing's words are harsh, and Peng Kenong is not in the mood to be angry. He hangs up!
F * * k you!
Hang up? You think you are in the right?!
Sun Shuli might be angry, but he knows if Peng Kenong does not turn up today, the Investment Promotion Agency will be in trouble. "I will speak to him!" He walked towards the Buick MPV and took out his phone to call Peng Kenong.
Dong Xuebing followed behind. "We must not give in on the contract!"
"I know!" Sun Shuli boarded his car and drove out.
Lin Pingping's face turned pale. "The County's leaders are disgraced! Our Investment Promotion Agency will not be able to clean up this mess! This is a slap to everyone's face! What does Peng Kenong get out of this mess? How can he set his sights so low? He dares to disregard the County's leaders for some profits? He changed his mind just like that?! "
Hu Silian gritted her teeth and pursed her lips. "I'm afraid that someone has offered him better conditions and policies! Even if he falls out with our County! He can also invest in other Counties and cities! That's why he is so fearless! "These businessmen do not know what's good for them!
Dong Xuebing was stunned.
Someone had offered Peng Kenong better policies?!
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