Everyone took their seats according to the order on the board. Xiao Yunhai was arranged to sit in the most conspicuous first row.
Minister No. 1 said, "Today's conference will be hosted by our government's prime minister, Xiao Chongyang. As for me, I need to meet three foreign guests later. I only have ten minutes here, and now there are only five minutes left. The main thing is that I want to express to everyone that the development strategy of the Western Region is the most important task for the next ten years that we have decided after careful preparation, planning, and voting. We will definitely not have a strong start but a weak finish. No difficulties will shake our determination to develop the Western Region. I hope everyone can trust us on this. "
"The Western Development Strategy for us …"
"Just now, Yunhai said that he wants to invest 200 billion to build three railways. This made me see a social responsibility of an entrepreneur from this 27-year-old young man. Let me feel both gratified and let me feel a kind of heartfelt joy. It's really rare for a young entrepreneur from Hua Xia to have such awareness. I hope everyone can learn from him, and do something beneficial to the country and the people while not hindering your own development. "
"Okay, I'll stop here. Next, Xiao Chongyang will talk about the Western Development Strategy in detail. "
In the applause of everyone, Minister No. 1 left the Purple Light Pavilion.
After everyone sat down, Xiao Chongyang began to talk about the Western Development Strategy, including the implementation plan, the government's determination, and the goals to be achieved.
Among them, he focused on the preferential policies of the Western provinces in attracting investment, and the direction of investment, etc.
In short, the government would raise the economy of the Western Region even if they had to sell everything. All businessmen who invested with the government would also enjoy tax, loan, and other benefits.
Xiao Chongyang was obviously well-prepared. He talked from the morning until four in the afternoon, and had lunch directly at the Purple Light Pavilion.
After that, Xiao Chongyang began to call people one by one.
As the richest man in the world, Xiao Yunhai was the first to be called by Xiao Chongyang.
Xiao Yunhai stood up and said, "I am 100% in support of the government's Western Development Strategy. As a businessman with a sense of social responsibility, I am duty-bound. As the saying goes, if you want to get rich, you have to build roads first. I will invest 200 billion to build three railway lines, with a total mileage of about 2,600 kilometers, forming a huge railway network with our central and eastern regions. This is only the first investment. Next, I will arrange for my business team to go to the western provinces to do research. Once I find a good project, I will continue to invest. There is no upper limit. If there's a need, I can help the government contact some foreign businessmen. As long as our basic service facilities are ready, we don't have to worry about not being able to attract the golden phoenix. "
"Good." The audience applauded enthusiastically.
Xiao Chongyang's eyes were full of praise. Then, the second rich man also stood up and talked about his investment direction. The amount of investment reached more than 80 billion.
Obviously, this person was also hired by the government.
One hundred tycoons stood up one after another. Some of them were tens of billions, and some of them were a few billion. They all pledged their investment to Xiao Chongyang.
The recorder at the side recorded everything down. After calculating the total investment amount, he handed it to Xiao Chongyang.
Xiao Chongyang took the book and glanced at it. A bright smile appeared on his face as he said, "Thank you for your support to our government. The total investment of the one hundred entrepreneurs here is 1.6 billion. It's far beyond our expectations. On behalf of the government, on behalf of the people of the western provinces, I thank you. "
After that, Xiao Chongyang bowed deeply to everyone.
Everyone quickly stood up and expressed that it was what they should do.
Xiao Chongyang finally said, "I know that this conference may make some of you feel uncomfortable, as if you are being forced. I admit that we did go a little overboard this time. The main thing is that we really have no other choice. The extreme economic imbalance between the east and west has become the biggest problem in Hua Xia. If we don't solve it as soon as possible, if we don't let the hundreds of millions of people in the west see the hope of becoming rich, social conflicts are likely to be intensified. That's why we made such a last resort decision. "
"However, here, I, Xiao Chongyang, can guarantee that this investment amount is only a basis. If you do have economic problems, or if you can't find a suitable investment project, we will not force you. However, entrepreneurs like Xiao Yunhai who have already agreed to build roads, power plants, and other public service projects are not included in this list. You must start construction immediately. The government will provide full support. If you have financial problems, you can get a bank loan. We will give you the greatest support. "
"Clap, clap, clap." The applause sounded again.
Xiao Chongyang said, "Alright. Let's end our conference here. Later, us old men will invite everyone to a banquet in the Friends Gathering Hall. I hope everyone can come. "
The Friends Gathering Hall was the place where the leaders of Hua Xia entertained important foreign guests. This time, there were six leaders accompanying them to eat there. It was an over-the-top reception for businessmen like them, and it was also an apology to them.
Everyone else looked very excited, except for Xiao Yunhai, who was unusually reluctant.
For an occasion like that, the dishes served must be personally prepared by the special chefs. Whether it was the color, aroma, or taste, they were all the best. However, the biggest problem was that the quantity was small. The people attending the banquet could not eat their fill at all.
On the way to the Friends Gathering Hall, Cao Menglan suddenly walked out of the crowd and came to his side. She said softly, "Mr. Xiao, after the banquet, I wonder if you are free? We want to get together with you. "
"Us?" Xiao Yunhai asked, "Sister Lan, who are the 'us' you are talking about?"
Cao Menglan said, "Yan Jing's young masters and young ladies from the Streal Video Network, Music Network, and Business Network. There may also be some people who are going to join in the fun. Mr. Xiao, you haven't participated in any of our gatherings until now. I wonder if you can do me the honor? "
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Sure. I also want to get to know you. "
Cao Menglan said, "That's great. We will take you to a special place. It will be very lively there. Especially today, I believe Mr. Xiao will definitely like it. "
Xiao Yunhai nodded and said, "Then I will have to trouble you, Sister Lan."
Arriving at the Friends Gathering Hall, Xiao Yunhai took advantage of the fact that the banquet hadn't started yet to pull Wu Yifa to an empty corner and asked, "Big Sister Lan said she wanted to bring me to a special place. Do you know where it is?"
Wu Yifa smiled and said, "Of course I know. It's the favorite place of all the second generation officials in Beijing. It's also the most exciting place. It's called the Mansion of Spirits. In fact, it's a huge casino. In addition to normal gambling, there are also underground boxing matches that make people's blood boil every month on the 12th and 22nd. "
Xiao Yunhai said in surprise, "How can the government allow such a place to exist?"
Wu Yifa said softly, "Behind this casino are several top princes. They are very powerful and have a background in the underworld. Who dares to touch it? It's a normal place to eat during the day and all kinds of gambling at night. The guests invited are also not ordinary people. Only those with assets of at least 1 billion are qualified to enter. In order to hide their identity, everyone wears masks. That's why it's called the Mansion of Spirits. "
"Will they be able to gather people?"
"Don't underestimate our Hua Xia. There are many rich people here. Sometimes, the gambling money can even reach hundreds of billions in a night. Of course, it's far from comparable to your World Cup gambling. "
"Hey, I never thought that the plot of a novel would actually happen in reality. I really want to see it for myself. Tell me honestly, do you often go there? You're not a shareholder, are you? I'm telling you, you can play in this casino occasionally, but don't make it big. "
"Don't worry. Do you think I'm that stupid? Besides, I'm so busy every day. I don't have time to play. This year, in June, I went in once and lost 12 million yuan. "
"Serves you right. Haven't you heard that you lose nine times out of ten? "
"You still have the nerve to say that. You won hundreds of billions of dollars through gambling. Why don't you say that you lose nine times out of ten? "
"I bet because I was 100% sure. Otherwise, who would dare to bet hundreds of billions of dollars? Isn't that just courting death? "
The two of them chatted for a while before the banquet began.
The six Chiefs came in one by one and toasted everyone.
The No. 1 Chief even went to Xiao Yunhai and talked with him for a long time. The laughter during the time made everyone at the banquet very envious.
An hour later, the banquet was over and everyone left the Purple Light Pavilion.
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