Sha Yuanbao hesitated for a moment and felt that it wasn't too abrupt to speak up now. Mayor Chen, there really is such a matter, but I don't know if I should say it or not.
Chairman Sha told me to be polite just now, but now he's being polite himself. Chen Xing smiled and gestured for Sha Yuanbao to speak freely, but his heart tightened slightly. Something came to me so soon? It can't be that they've been waiting here for me, right?
Mayor Chen, it's like this. I've taken a fancy to the land of the Chongbei Municipal Government's guest house. I've found out that the Chongbei Municipal Government is interested in developing that land. Our company has contacted the Chongbei Municipal Government, and they welcome us to invest, but they don't want us to compete for that land. Sha Yuanbao smiled bitterly. He finally revealed his purpose.
Since the Chongbei Municipal Government is interested in developing that land, they should be welcoming more people to compete for it. Why would they be obstructing us in secret? Chen Xing was very surprised. Chongbei City was only a few minutes away from Nanzhou City, and it was very close to the city. Basically, after leaving the city for a few hundred meters, you'd enter Chongbei City's territory. Because of its close proximity to the city, coupled with the fact that Chongbei City's private economy is very developed, Chongbei City can be said to be the most economically strong city in Nanzhou City. In the Nanzhou City's economic ranking, Chongbei City has always hovered between first and second, closely following Jiachuan City. These two county-level cities are secretly competing for the top position in Nanzhou City's economy. These two county-level cities are also the most economically developed places in Nanzhou City, and are the important economic pillars of Nanzhou City.
At first, I couldn't understand. Later on, I asked around. An official of Chongbei City, who had a good relationship with me, told me that the land had been reserved by a company. That company was very powerful, and the city could only try to curry favor with them. Sha Yuanbao said.
There's such a thing? Chen Xing frowned, but didn't rush to say anything. It wasn't that he thought Sha Yuanbao would lie to him, but before he truly understood, Chen Xing would never easily state his position.
Hmm, I definitely won't joke with you about this, Mayor Chen. If it wasn't for the fact that there's no chance of a fair competition, I wouldn't have brought this up to you, Mayor Chen. If I wanted to take advantage of Mayor Chen, I wouldn't dare to say it. Sha Yuanbao sighed.
Chen Xing smiled and glanced at Sha Yuanbao without batting an eyelid. He did not believe Sha Yuanbao's high-sounding words. But then again, he still owed Sha Yuanbao a favor. Just based on the fact that Sha Yuanbao had organized an investigation team to invest here, he had to buy Sha Yuanbao's face. Moreover, if Sha Yuanbao really wanted a fair competition, then it was a reasonable request and not excessive at all.
Nowadays, no matter what kind of business you do, you have to be popular in the officialdom. Otherwise, it wouldn't be easy. When Huang Ming heard that even a rich man like Sha Yuanbao would run into a wall, he couldn't help but sigh. He thought to himself that having a friend like Chen Xing really saved him a lot of trouble. The intangible benefits that this brought to him couldn't be measured with money.
How does Chairman Sha want me to help you? Chen Xing smiled and asked Sha Yuanbao.
Sha Yuanbao didn't expect Chen Xing to ask him a question in return. He was startled and didn't know what to say. This was different from what he had expected. After pondering for a while, Sha Yuanbao said, "I want to invite the main leader of Chongbei City for a meal. Mayor Chen, can you find some time to attend?"
This … Chen Xing looked at Sha Yuanbao and understood what he meant. He didn't refuse and nodded with a smile. "No problem. When Chairman Sha decides on a time, just let me know in advance and I can arrange it."
"Of course, of course. I wouldn't dare to make a surprise attack on you, Mayor Chen." Sha Yuanbao beamed. With Chen Xing's promise, Sha Yuanbao was in a good mood. As long as he could create the impression that he had a close relationship with Chen Xing in front of the officials of Chongbei City, his situation in Chongbei City would definitely be different.
As the two were talking, Jiang Wanfu, who had gone outside to take care of things, came back in. She smiled and said, "I'll ask the chefs to serve the restaurant's signature dish. Tonight, all of you can try it. If you have any valuable suggestions, please let us know."
I only know how to eat. I won't give any suggestions. " Huang Ming said with a laugh.
After Huang Ming finished speaking, Sha Yuanbao, who was standing to the side, was also smiling. He had not expected that such an elegant seaside restaurant would be opened by someone from Haicheng. In the future, he would definitely bring more friends to support Miss Jiang. There were also many people from Haicheng in Nanzhou. In the future, everyone should unite and support each other.
Chairman Sha's level of speech was indeed different. No wonder the business was so big. Jiang Wanfu smiled. She knew that Sha Yuanbao was just flattering her. She was just a small boss, how could she help Sha Yuanbao? However, at this time, she naturally had to echo Sha Yuanbao's words. After all, everyone had to carry the sedan chair. She smiled and said, "We, the people of Sea City in Nanzhou, need to rely on a famous person like Chairman Sha to organize."
"Miss Jiang, I don't dare to accept your words. Mayor Chen is sitting here." Sha Yuanbao shook his head and flattered Chen Xing.
Then, the few of them naturally couldn't avoid a round of drinking. Sha Yuanbao intentionally flattered them, Huang Ming helped to liven up the atmosphere, and Chen Xing put down his arrogance. The three of them drank to their heart's content. In the end, it was Chen Xing who called for them to stop. Otherwise, who knows how long they would have to drink.
"As long as you can be an official, you can hold your liquor well. I'm completely convinced. Mayor Chen, your capacity for liquor is really amazing." Sha Yuanbao's face was red from drinking. The two bottles of white wine on the table had been emptied, and a few bottles of beer had been opened. These were all for the three of them. Jiang Wan and Sha Yuanbao's female assistant didn't move at all. Both of them were drinking fruit juice.
I think Chairman Sha is the one who can hold his liquor. Chen Xing smiled and patted Sha Yuanbao's shoulder. The few of them were already walking out. When Sha Yuanbao wasn't paying attention, Chen Xing gave Huang Ming a look, which meant that Huang Ming shouldn't be in a hurry to leave with Sha Yuanbao. He still had something to say to Huang Ming. Huang Ming was obviously tempted by Sha Yuanbao's idea of letting Huang Ming invest in real estate. It was necessary for Chen Xing to have a chat with Huang Ming. Without a doubt, Sha Yuanbao wanted Huang Ming to participate in the real estate investment in Chongbei City. Of course, the premise was that they could get that piece of land. Regardless of whether Sha Yuanbao had other intentions, Chen Xing had to remind Huang Ming.
After sending Sha Yuanbao off, Chen Xing and Huang Ming continued to stay in the private room. After the dishes were taken away, Jiang Wan asked someone to serve tea. Chen Xing and Huang Ming chatted while drinking tea. After a while, Chen Xing smiled and asked Huang Ming, "Old Huang, are you really tempted by Sha Yuanbao's suggestion?"
"Half and half. It's not that I'm not tempted, but it's not that I'm not tempted at all." Huang Ming shook his head and smiled. "The key is still the problem of funds. Sha Yuanbao is playing with big capital operations. I'm afraid that my little money is not enough. Besides, I've invested all my money in Jin Du Hotel and now I'm in debt. If I really get involved in Sha Yuanbao's real estate project, I really can't raise the money. I haven't paid off my previous debt and now I have no place to borrow money from."
After Huang Ming finished speaking, he looked at Chen Xing thoughtfully. "Chen Xing, is it because of what Sha Yuanbao said just now that you have some scruples? Are you worried that I'll be dragged into Sha Yuanbao's trap?"
"That's not the case. What Sha Yuanbao said might be the truth. It's not worth it for him to lie to me about this. Otherwise, would he dare to expect me to help him?" Chen Xing smiled. "I'm just asking for your opinion. I'm just giving you a reminder. If you really want to follow behind Sha Yuanbao and get benefits, then you'd better be more careful."
"Don't worry, I'm like you now.
I've learned to be cautious. " Huang Ming nodded and smiled. "If I can really raise funds, it's not impossible to invest with Sha Yuanbao. He eats the meat and we drink the soup. We don't have to take too much risk."
"Think about this kind of thing yourself. Just remember that you can't be too careful." Chen Xing waved his hand.
The two chatted casually for a while. Chen Xing looked at the time and prepared to go back. Huang Ming hurriedly stood up. "Chen Xing, do you have a car? Do you want me to send you back?"
"No, my driver is waiting outside." Chen Xing smiled.
The two were about to leave. Jiang Wan was somewhat reluctant and said, "Don't you want to stay a little longer?"
"I'll come back next time when I'm free." Chen Xing smiled and looked at Jiang Wan. "Big Boss Jiang, remember to give me a discount."
"If Mayor Chen is willing to come back every day, not to mention a discount, I'll give you free every day." Jiang Wan rolled her eyes at Chen Xing. She was really flirtatious.
They chatted and laughed as they walked out of the door. Chen Xing said goodbye to Huang Ming and waved to Jiang Wan, who saw them off. Then he got into his car. "Xiao Li, go back to your house."
"Okay." Li Yong nodded.
"Xiao Li, if you have something to do at night, go and do your own things. If I need a car, I'll call you. You don't have to wait outside all the time." Chen Xing was bored in the car and said to the driver, Li Yong.
"Mayor, I don't have anything to do. I don't know where to go even if I want to go. I might as well wait for you." Li Yong smiled.
"Young people don't know how to have fun?" Chen Xing smiled and shook his head. "Xiao Li, I remember that you don't have a girlfriend, right?" "At your age, it's a good time to fall in love. You should find a girlfriend. Don't waste your youth."
"Mayor, I … I'm not in a hurry. I'll think about my marriage in a year or two." Li Yong blushed. It was rare for Chen Xing to care about his private life. Li Yong was flattered.
"But I can have a girlfriend first. It doesn't conflict with my marriage." Chen Xing felt that Li Yong was a little embarrassed and felt a little funny. "My driver just transferred from the army not long ago, but he still has some kindness and innocence of a soldier, which is rare and commendable."
"It depends on fate to have a girlfriend. I'm not popular with women." Li Yong smiled embarrassedly. He only had one vague first love since he was a child. He didn't know whether he liked the girl or not, but he wanted to see her every day. After graduating from junior high school, he dropped out of school to work. The girl went to senior high school, and he never saw her again. Li Yong didn't know whether this was the initial stage of his love.
"I think it's not that you're not popular with women. It's that you don't understand girls' hints." Chen Xing shook his head with a smile. "Xiao Li, I'll spread the news tomorrow that you're looking for a girlfriend. I'm sure there will be people lining up to introduce a girlfriend to you. You're my driver after all. I don't believe that you won't be popular."
"Mayor, don't." When Li Yong heard Chen Xing's words, he almost couldn't hold the steering wheel steadily.
"Look at how scared you are. I thought you were full of courage." Seeing Li Yong's expression, Chen Xing didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
When Chen Xing was smiling, the phone rang again. He picked it up and looked at the number. Chen Xing picked it up, and his tone was a little lighter. "What's up?"
"Mayor Chen, are you free now? Can you come out and have a chat with me?" The call was from Zhao Ziqing. At this moment, Zhao Ziqing was very nervous on the other side of the phone.
"It's a little late tonight. Let's talk about it another day." Chen Xing calmly refused. Zhao Ziqing had already called him during the day and said that she wanted to have a meal together. Chen Xing didn't agree. He had an appointment with Sha Yuanbao at night, and he really didn't have time. He didn't expect Zhao Ziqing to call again. Chen Xing wasn't in the mood to chat with her.
"Oh, another day then." On the other side of the phone, Zhao Ziqing softly responded. Her face was full of disappointment that couldn't be concealed.
"Well, that's it for now." When Chen Xing finished speaking, he directly hung up the phone.
Zhao Ziqing put away her phone and shrugged helplessly at her father. "Dad, you also saw that I tried my best, but Mayor Chen didn't come out at all."
"Sigh, it seems that I thought too simply." Zhao Kai frowned. "By the way, where's your friend called Song Zhi? Why didn't you ask her to come to our house again? If she's here, it should be much easier to invite Mayor Chen."
"Recently, she has been going back to her residence in the capital. You think I didn't ask her?" Zhao Ziqing curled her lips. "Dad, if it's me, don't be so anxious. What's yours will be yours in the end. If not, it's useless to be anxious."
"What do you know? This is the critical time to run connections. Now there's news from the city that Mayor Chen proposed me to be the bureau chief. If I don't take the initiative, do you think that the bureau chief position will fall on my head?" "From the proposal to the final appointment, this period of time is used to run public relations. Only a fool will sit and wait for the result." Zhao Kai said disapprovingly. His current mood could only be described with one word, which was that he was worried about personal gains and losses. Ever since he heard the news that Chen Xing proposed him to be the bureau chief, he couldn't sit still for a moment. He couldn't wait to immediately sit on the throne of bureau chief that he had been dreaming of.
"You didn't specially go to Mayor Chen's place to do public relations. Why did he propose you to be the bureau chief? This kind of thing is hard to say." Zhao Ziqing retorted.
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