Qi Tongwei: Sign-in relationship started during student days

Chapter 331 The Spearhead Emerges

Linhai Teahouse, as the name suggests, is a high-end building complex combining modern and ancient styles, covering an area of ​​500 acres and with a maximum of nine floors, built on the sea.

The teahouse looks elegant from the outside, but it actually hides secrets. It is a place where many important people in Haizhou go to talk and relax. It is said that the owner of the teahouse is of no ordinary background.

Since ancient times, the number nine has symbolized the extreme. Not everyone can go up to the ninth floor of this seaside teahouse.

Today, Haizhou Mayor Jin Changguo invited Haizhou Pharmaceutical Chairman Guo Xiaopeng to go up to the ninth floor to drink tea and discuss philosophy.

However, the feeling of tasting tea this time made both of them unsatisfied.

The tinkling sound in my ears cannot be completely blocked even in a room with excellent sound insulation. Instead, it seems particularly crisp in this quiet atmosphere.

Putting down the teacup, Guo Xiaopeng walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, first looking out at the sea, then looking between the sea and the teahouse.

A group of workers were hammering and banging, and the originally empty site was now in a mess, which made this refreshing and beautiful scene have a big flaw. In his opinion, this was even destruction!

"Mayor Jin, I wonder what your government is going to build on this piece of land?"

Jin Changguo followed Guo Xiaopeng's gaze and replied, "Oh, building high-end residential buildings and villa complexes. I heard it's called the Gold Coast."

"That means that next time we come here, we'll only see a man-made steel wall."

Jin Changguo smiled and said, "This is the progress of the times, it's inevitable."

Guo Xiaopeng smiled slightly and said, "I think it's the progress of capital."

"Oh? What do you say?"

"Such a beautiful scenery should belong to all the people of Haizhou, or even all of humanity. However, it has now been enclosed to build villa complexes and residential buildings. If you want to see it, you can only enter with a ticket. The rich are in the front, and the poor are behind."

Jin Changguo laughed, "The world has always been like this, there is no such thing as sharing.

There is always only a small group of people who enjoy the best things in the world.

It has not changed for thousands of years. Otherwise, what would be the meaning of the struggle between you and me?

Guo Xiaopeng laughed, "Indeed." He then sighed, "It looks like this teahouse's business is going to plummet. After all, the real estate company that built a property in front of this teahouse must be quite influential."

Jin Changguo gave the information, "This was personally approved by Secretary Qi. I heard it came from Jingzhou."

Guo Xiaopeng understood, "That's a place where hidden dragons and crouching tigers are hidden."

Jin Changguo said: "This world is full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers, so whether you are an official or doing business, you must be careful at all times."

Guo Xiaopeng agreed.

Seeing that the small talk was almost over, Jin Changguo began to turn the topic to the main topic, "Mr. Guo, I wonder how the site selection work of Haizhou Pharmaceutical is going?"

"We're still investigating. As you know, Haizhou Pharmaceutical is quite large, so we have to be cautious in our investigation. The development potential over the next ten years, transportation, and infrastructure must all be in place."

Jin Changguo asked again, "I wonder if Mr. Guo has any favorite places."

Guo Xiaopeng replied: "There is one."

"Where?"

"Jiangchang County."

Jin Changguo was a little curious. "Jiangchang County has been basically at the bottom of our Haizhou in recent years. The transportation is okay, but the infrastructure you mentioned is probably lacking."

"Last time, Secretary Gao of the Municipal Party Committee informed me that the city's second industrial park will also be located in Jiangchang, and Secretary Qi of Jiangchang also promised to give me the most preferential policies, so I want to secure a suitable piece of land as soon as possible."

Jin Changguo was delighted. "Mr. Guo's news is a bit outdated. Our municipal party committee and government have always had disputes over the location of the second industrial park.

And I can tell you clearly that the possibility of Jiang Chang is not high.

At least in my opinion, this place will not have much value in the next five years."

Guo Xiaopeng was a little surprised, but then he immediately reacted: "Of course, we Chinese people pay attention to the order of seniority. Your words, Mayor Jin, are the golden rule in Haizhou. I just don't know where the city government's intentions are."

"I don't see any chance of an accident happening in Jiangnan County."

"I wonder when it will be finalized? You know, for us businessmen, time is money."

"It will be soon. But Mr. Guo, you can rest assured to invest. Even if the industrial park is not located in Jiangnan County, the development of Jiangnan County will receive full support from the municipal government."

Guo Xiaopeng nodded, "I'll arrange an inspection team as soon as possible." He then changed the subject, "But this might offend some people."

Jin Changguo took over the conversation, "You are talking about Gao Yuliang and Qi Tongwei, right?"

"Yes, from an official's perspective, these two have a promising future. I've done some research, especially Jiangchang County Party Secretary Qi Tongwei. His resume is impeccable, and he also has a strong business acumen. Jiangchang's future development will definitely not be slow, and it will definitely reach new heights. However, our company is not like officials who change every few years. I'm afraid..."

Jin Changguo knew what the other party was worried about and said, "I know him. He and our city's Secretary Gao were teachers and students. He is a very promising cadre."

"So, Mayor Jin is also optimistic about him?"

Jin Changguo waved his hand, "No, no, no, there's an old Chinese saying: If one's conduct is superior to others, the public will certainly criticize him.

He does have the ability, but he grew too fast, or he hasn't experienced any setbacks. Such a person is imperfect.

And I can tell you a piece of news. He has already made our top leader somewhat unhappy. Do you think his career will be good?"

Guo Xiaopeng was a little surprised and confused. Although he had only met Qi Tongwei once, the other party's experience was still fresh in his memory. He was not as bad as Jin Changguo said.

"Indeed, if you offend the top leader, it will be difficult to be an official."

Jin Changguo continued, "So, anything can happen in official circles. Some people seem to be at the top of the list and have unlimited glory, but in the end their fame is short-lived.

Life is like a game of chess. Until the last moment, no one can say that he or she will be able to stand at the forefront.

Besides, even if he could come up, there would be other comrades around who would never allow him to do anything wrong."

Guo Xiaopeng weighed the pros and cons and changed his mind. "I wonder what policy Mayor Jin has for me?"

"Five years of free rent. As for taxes, since Haizhou Pharmaceutical is a major taxpayer, I can only reduce them by 50% at most, and I will also give you five years."

“The conditions are pretty good.”

"So, Director Guo agrees?"

"Of course I agree. Mayor Jin, you came to discuss this personally and showed such sincerity. If I don't agree, I'd seem ungrateful."

The deal was settled, and Jin Changguo seemed very happy. He stood up, walked to the huge French window, and looked out at the construction site. "Mr. Guo, if you ask me, real estate is far inferior to your Haizhou Pharmaceutical. You can live without a house, but you can't live without illness."

Guo Xiaopeng's words hinted at something: "It's just that in the hearts of Chinese people, there is an inexplicable obsession with houses and land, because having a house means having a home."

Guo Xiaopeng's life experience is very complicated. His mother is a famous actress who has been married twice. His biological father is a writer and his stepfather is a senior cadre in Handong.

But he never felt the warmth of home since he was a child. Being abandoned by his biological father and the suffering he experienced in his stepfather's home made up his unfortunate childhood.

However, Guo Xiaopeng quickly denied his statement, saying, "It's just that sometimes a house and a home cannot be equated. The former represents more of a value, while the latter is an emotional sustenance."

Jin Changguo smiled and said, "Then I am different from you. I think my emotions are like a house."

Guo Xiaopeng understood, "What do you think of the scenery of the Gold Coast?"

Jin Changguo praised: "It is so beautiful."

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