Li Rui sat in the corner and quietly watched the debate that was not a debate. He felt that Yu Heping and Jia Yulong did not grasp the main point. The main point of Quan Zhongren's words was not to attack Qingyang City's environment. If it was really as harsh as he said, why was he still sitting here and talking nonsense? Why couldn't he just get up and leave? Instead, he was hinting that Qingyang City's tax discount was not high enough and was bargaining. However, this person was old and cunning. He took a step back and suppressed the momentum of his side. He was not like other investors who went straight to the topic. In other words, this person was very difficult to deal with. However, no matter how difficult it was to deal with, he had to listen to Li Shanjing. As long as Li Shanjing agreed to invest, how could he object? He just did not know what Li Shanjing's attitude was.
When he thought of this, he stole a glance at Li Shanjing. He saw that Li Shanjing's eyelids were lowered and he was daydreaming. It was as if he did not care about this discussion at all. This meant that he had already made a decision.
Quan Zhongren patiently listened to Jia Yulong and shook his head. He said helplessly, "I'm sorry, your reasons did not move me. I still don't think it is a wise decision to invest in your city."
When everyone heard this, they were embarrassed and angry. Many people showed an expression of "get lost if you don't want to invest." However, no one dared to say it in front of him.
At this time, Deputy Mayor Han Song, who was in charge of investment, figured out Quan Zhongren's thoughts. He asked tentatively, "President Quan, are you not satisfied with our city's tax discount policy? It's okay, this can be discussed. Everyone is sitting here with sincerity today for mutual benefit and win-win cooperation. I believe that as long as we are sincere, no matter what the problem or disagreement is, it can be solved. "
Quan Zhongren turned to look at him and said, "I just said that your city's tax discount is not sincere. It is not even as good as many coastal cities in the southeast of China. Moreover, your city's basic environment is far from those cities. I don't want to invest when I see this environment, so how can I talk about tax discount?" After he finished speaking, he sighed and shook his head. He looked at his watch again, as if he was feeling pity for the time that had passed.
When everyone saw this, they could see that he was acting. However, at this time, the initiative of the meeting was firmly in his hands. They had no power to resist at all and could only watch him act.
Quan Zhongren swept his gaze across the crowd. Seeing that no one was speaking, he turned his head and said something to Li Shanjing in Korean. Li Shanjing replied faintly.
Kwon Zhongren nodded helplessly. He looked at Han Song and said, "Our Mr. Lee sees that you are sincere and wants me to give you another chance. Well, I will make a decision that will shame the SL Group. If your city can meet my conditions, then we will consider investing in and building a factory in your city. A LCD panel factory with a scale of one billion US dollars can provide at least 5,000 jobs in your city, and the annual tax payment can reach eight to one billion."
Everyone was sulking at first, but when they suddenly heard this great news, their spirits were lifted. They looked at each other and could see the surprise in each other's eyes. Good heavens, an investment of one billion US dollars. This investment alone could make Qinyang's GDP rise to a new high, not to mention the subsequent generous tax payment. This was tantamount to God rewarding Qinyang with a big cake.
Han Song and Jia Yulong, the two deputy mayors, looked at each other and were very excited. Han Song asked, "Mr. Quan, please tell us. As long as we can meet your conditions, we can agree to any conditions."
When Song Chaoyang and Yu Heping heard this, they were both indignant and helpless. They knew that they had fallen into the other party's trap, but there was nothing they could do. They could only be led by the nose by the other party and flatter him. Alas, it was really sad to be in such a state as a local official. Just wait and see, this time the other party would definitely ask for an exorbitant price. Maybe, like the Yellow River Group last time, they would propose a tax exemption.
Sure enough, Quan Zhongren said, "Our conditions are that your city will provide land for our group to build a factory permanently free of charge. The public utilities such as water and electricity generated during the production of our factory will be permanently exempted. All taxes and fees will be exempted for five years, and taxes and fees will be halved from the sixth to the tenth year. If these conditions are met, then we can continue the discussion. "
As soon as these words came out, the leaders and cadres of Qinyang City were so angry that their noses were almost crooked. The conditions proposed by Quan Zhongren could not be described as harsh, but as abnormal. If Qinyang agreed to these conditions, it would be no less than losing power and humiliating the city. The first five years of tax exemption and the next five years of 50% tax reduction were already extreme bullying. What was even more infuriating was that Quan Zhongren did not forget to include the cost of water and electricity, and he also wanted the city to provide for them. F * ck, if this was really the case, wouldn't Qinyang become a coward? How could this be tolerated?
Han Song was so angry that his face and neck turned red, as if a pot of hot oil had just been poured on him. Just as he was about to carefully bargain with Quan Zhongren and argue with him, he suddenly heard a young man's voice. "I'm sorry, Mr. Quan, we can't meet your conditions. You can go back to where you came from. The meeting can be adjourned."
As soon as the voice fell, the person who spoke stood up and made a gesture of leaving.
Everyone recognized this person. He was Li Rui, the secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, Song Chaoyang's secretary, and the first secretary of the Municipal Party Committee. Seeing him say such abrupt words in front of them, they were all shocked and looked at him incredulously. They could not believe that he, who was usually low-key and calm, had become so manic today. It was true that this Quan Zhongren was really annoying, but in the spirit of a friendly attitude towards businessmen, he could not refuse them face to face like this, could he? Didn't this mean that he had offended the famous SL Group? And indirectly ruin Qinyang's reputation in terms of attracting investment? As the saying goes, "Even if the transaction is not successful, the benevolence and righteousness remain."
Among the people, only Song Chaoyang and Du Minsheng were relatively calm, because they knew that Li Rui had come to Qinyang to inspect the environment and prepare for investment because of Li Rui. They, the leaders and cadres, were just supporting characters. Since Li Shanjing's subordinates were so excessive, it did not matter if Li Rui refused to go back. Anyway, even if he refused, the city had nothing to lose.
Quan Zhongren was looking at Han Song complacently, waiting for him to make a move. He did not expect that Li Rui would suddenly say such a thing. His face suddenly changed, and when he turned to look at him, he saw that he stood up to leave. He was even more ruthless than him. After all, although he was very arrogant, he had been sitting in the conference room, waiting to bargain, but this guy directly stood up to leave and even said that the meeting was adjourned. This guy was too arrogant, wasn't he? Shocked and angry, he retorted, "If I remember correctly, you should be the reception and escort sent by Qinyang. May I ask what right do you have to express your opinion on behalf of the leaders of your city and adjourn the meeting? Is this the attitude of your city to welcome foreign businessmen? I have been to dozens of cities in China, and I have never seen such an arrogant and impetuous official. "
Seeing that the two men were arguing, the interpreter quickly translated their conversation to Li Shanjing.
Li Rui smiled coldly and said, "Our city has always been friendly and sincere to sincere foreign businessmen. Conversely, our city has no need to be a good person. President Quan has never seen such an arrogant official. Didn't you see it today? Let me tell you, I am so arrogant to a greedy and evil capitalist like you. Our city will not agree to any of your conditions. You can leave now. "
Quan Zhongren was so angry that his face alternated between green and white. He stood up and pointed at Li Rui and said hatefully, "You … you are simply too … too arrogant. I have never seen such a shameless person!" After he finished speaking, he looked at Song Chaoyang, Yu Heping, and the others and said, "Leaders, don't you care about such an arrogant and ignorant subordinate? He is simply a disgrace to Qinyang! "
Li Rui did not wait for Song Chaoyang and the others to express their opinions. He waved his hand and said, "That's enough, President Quan. You don't have to take it to heart. This time, our city did not invite you to come here to inspect the investment. This is a private agreement between me and your executive, Li Shanjing. In other words, you came here because of me, so I have the right to ask you to leave. It has nothing to do with the city."
Yu Heping and the others were shocked when they heard this. What was going on? Li Shanjing and his group had come here because of Li Rui? Was this for real? Song Chaoyang did not say this. If this was the case, then Li Rui's words just now were not arrogant. They could vent their anger for themselves. This Quan Zhongren was really bad, so they should ruthlessly rebuke him.
At this time, Li Shanjing suddenly spoke. He first looked at Song Chaoyang and the others and said a few words respectfully. Then, he coldly said two words to Quan Zhongren.
The interpreter beside him translated in time. It turned out that he first apologized to Song Chaoyang and the other leaders of Qinyang. Then, he publicly reprimanded Quan Zhongren for not being sincere.
Quan Zhongren was extremely embarrassed by the reprimand. He stood up straight and bowed to Song Chaoyang and the others to apologize. Then, he looked at Li Rui and said, "I'm sorry. I take back the unreasonable conditions I put forward before. We will discuss a more sincere cooperation agreement with your city. Please don't mind."
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