Therefore, Li Rui called Li Yulan, who was in the car in front of them, and asked her to find a good restaurant for lunch.
Li Yulan agreed and asked him to follow closely behind.
The two cars drove for about ten miles and stopped next to a two-story restaurant near the Fairy River. Li Rui and the other two walked into the restaurant under Li Yulan's guidance and sat down in a private room.
When the waiter came in to take their order, Li Yulan asked for Li Rui's opinion and ordered a few of the restaurant's signature dishes, such as coleslaw, stewed chicken with mushrooms, stir-fried river prawns, etc. The main dish was pancakes and a bowl of tomato and egg soup. That was it.
After the waiter left, Li Rui asked Huang Weining, "What do you think? Are you interested in investing in the Fairy Cave scenic spot?" Huang Weining looked at him coldly and said, "There are two spots in the scenic spot that can be developed. If they are developed well, it can greatly improve the scenic spot's tourism environment and attractiveness." Li Rui said, "So you're planning to invest?"
Huang Weining did not answer and asked, "What do you think?" Li Rui smiled and said, "You've seen the scenery and environment in and out of the scenic spot. What do you think?" Huang Weining thought for a while and looked out of the window. After a while, she said, "The environment along the way is not very good. It's backward, dilapidated, and disorderly. It doesn't feel very comfortable."
Li Rui nodded and said, "The governments of Qingyang City and Shuanghe County have already considered this point. They plan to use the momentum of the provincial poverty alleviation conference in September this year to plan and regulate the residential shops on both sides of the road along the river. The goal is to rely on the natural scenery of the Fairy Cave scenic spot and the Fairy River to create a scenic road, a commercial road, and a road to prosperity. As you can imagine, once this scenic road is built, it will bring about a huge change in the appearance of the front line along the river. At the same time, it will allow the local poor to escape poverty and become rich by relying on farmhouses, hotels, and other service industries. This will be very beneficial to the promotion of the city's tourism industry and development. "
Huang Weining nodded and took a sip from the teacup.
Li Rui continued, "But at the moment, we still lack a lot of funds to build this scenic road …"
Huang Weining's face was originally calm, but when she heard this, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly. She seemed to be smiling yet not smiling, which made her look even more beautiful and charming than her usual cold demeanor.
Li Rui saw the change in her expression and hurriedly waved his hand. "Let me make it clear first. I'm not coveting your money. I just want to say that if you can invest in the construction of this scenic road, it will not only fulfill my brother's wish of investing in his hometown, but also give you huge long-term returns."
Huang Weining sipped her tea and said, "Tell me first, how can I get a huge and long-term return?"
Li Rui first picked up the teapot and poured more tea for her like a flatterer. Then he said in high spirits, "Think about it. If you invest in the construction of this scenic road, then you will have the right to speak on this road and the surrounding facilities and shops. You can use the advertising space on the roadside to promote the Huayun Group's products and also rent it to other companies. This will be a source of income, right? In addition, although the new shops on the roadside will occupy the land of the local villagers, they will be built by your investment. If the villagers want to use them, they will have to pay you rent or slowly return the money to you. This will be another source of income. You can also build gas stations and other facilities in suitable areas. This will be another source of income. Finally, there will be an invisible source of income. This kind of poverty alleviation investment will bring great benefits to the Huayun Group's reputation in society and among the people. This will make it easier for you to invest in other sub-projects, and it will be easier for the local government to accept. Am I right, Cindy? "
Jiang Meixian said, "The specific investment income needs to be systematically and meticulously analyzed. I don't know much about this scenic road, so it's hard to say whether it's right or wrong."
Li Rui said, "It's okay. I can find the Shuanghe County government to help you find the materials you need. For example, the number of tourists on this road, the traffic flow, the annual tourism industry revenue, and other data can be given to you. Then you can analyze it properly."
Jiang Meixian looked at Huang Weining and said, "I also need the details of the planning and rectification of this road, including the scope of the rectification, the land area, the length of the road, the construction specifications, and other details. In short, when we invest, we can't only look at the income, but also the investment amount and the rate of return. "
Huang Weining said, "And obviously, this gentleman only has eyes for the income, and the income may not be as great as he described."
Jiang Meixian laughed when she heard this and spoke up for Li Rui. "Mr. Li's suggestion is worth considering. Maybe the income is really good."
Huang Weining didn't continue the conversation and asked Li Yulan, "Secretary Li, I heard from the deputy director of the scenic area management committee that the Fairy Cave scenic area's annual tourism season is from May to October. That is, from the warm spring to the withered autumn leaves. Is that true?"
Li Yulan nodded and said, "That's right. The three seasons of spring, summer, and autumn are the annual operating cycle of the scenic area. Among them, summer is the peak season. In the dead of winter, snow will seal the mountain, and the north wind will be like knives. The temperature will drop to a level that tourists can't stand. In addition, it's no longer suitable for climbing, so the scenic area will close and no tourists will come. It's the same for one or two months after the New Year. People will only come when the temperature rises and the flowers bloom. "
Jiang Meixian cried out involuntarily, "Ah, I didn't think about this just now." After saying this, she looked at Li Rui in shame.
Li Rui was also very ashamed. He had been so focused on persuading Huang Weining to invest in the scenic road along the Fairy River that he didn't consider the tourism cycle of the Fairy Cave scenic area. If the scenic area was only open for half a year in a year, then the income of the scenic road along the river would be halved, or even more. This also meant that Huang Weining would have to spend twice as much time to recover the investment cost. That would be cheating her. However, in his heart, he admired Huang Weining. Miss Huang was indeed Miss Huang. She was meticulous and comprehensive when considering problems. Even he, a secretary who had always thought that he was considerate, had to admit defeat in front of her. She was really amazing.
Thinking of this, he said awkwardly, "I'm sorry, Miss Huang. I didn't think about this point and hastily persuaded you to invest. I almost made you take a huge risk. I'm really sorry."
However, Huang Weining said, "You don't have to say sorry. If I really want to invest, I will find a way to avoid this problem. Right now, I'm thinking about whether we can extend the operation cycle of the scenic area from half a year to the whole year. In this way, it won't be affected by the decrease in the number of tourists. "
Li Rui's eyes lit up when he heard this. He said, "How can you extend the operation cycle of the scenic area to one year? Just now, Secretary Li said that the temperature in the mountain area is too low every year in winter and at the beginning of spring. Tourists are not willing to come here. Moreover, the snow closes the mountain area, so there is nothing to play. Even if you force the scenic area to extend its operation cycle, it will only be a waste of cost and won't have any income. "
Huang Weining pursed her lips and smiled. She said, "Who said that I want to force the scenic area to extend its operation cycle? We can completely abandon the Fairy Cave scenic area and build another scenic area nearby that is suitable for winter tourism. For example, we can build a large ski resort. "
Li Rui, Jiang Meixian, and Li Yulan were all shocked when they heard this. No one would have thought that Huang Weining's little mind would come up with such a novel and practical idea.
Li Yulan said involuntarily, "Aiya, this idea is too good. Right now, the entire Shuanghe County, including Qingyang City, doesn't have a good scenic spot suitable for winter tourism. If we can build a ski resort near the Fairy Cave scenic area, not only can it fill this gap, but it can also artificially extend the tourism season for both the city and county and generate more ticket and tourism revenue. It just so happens that there is a lot of snow in the mountain area, low temperature, and uneven terrain. These disadvantages are all advantages for the ski resort. If we make good use of them, we can save on investment. "
Li Rui also said excitedly, "In the past, the poor villagers along the Fairy River had no income when winter came, unless they went out to work. If a large ski resort suddenly appears nearby, not only will it provide a lot of jobs, but it will also revitalize their hotels, restaurants, and shops. It will also give them an extra income during the winter season. This will be very helpful for them to escape poverty and become rich. Aiyaya, Miss Huang, I'm truly convinced by you. Just a random idea you came up with can benefit a poor area. You're simply the Goddess of Mercy descending to earth! "
Huang Weining didn't know whether to laugh or cry when she heard this. She said, "Don't praise me first. Later, I will get someone to do a feasibility analysis report."
Li Rui said seriously, "No, I must praise you. I also want to thank you on behalf of the six million people of Qingyang City. Really, as an investor, you may not have considered so much, but you have indeed helped a lot of poor and backward people. You have made a great contribution to the cause of poverty alleviation in Qingyang City. You and my brother …"
Huang Weining frowned and waved her hand to interrupt him. She said, "Stop, I ask you to stop. Don't say anymore. I haven't done anything yet, okay? You can praise me after I've done it, okay? Besides, I'm not as great as you say. I'm just faithfully carrying out my grandfather's last wish. Don't praise me anymore. "
Beside them, Jiang Meixian and Li Yulan laughed when they heard this. Li Rui also laughed embarrassedly.
After lunch, Li Rui and the other two said goodbye to Li Yulan and drove back to the city. They went to a few cultural institutions and tourist attractions around the city. During this time, Li Rui received a call from the police. The police told him that Liu Liping had been released from the police station and that the whole family was very grateful for his help. Li Rui said a few polite words to her and then hung up.
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