Reborn, back to a small county town to become a wealthy family

Chapter 786 The Thought of Clinging to a Powerful Figure

It wasn't just Qin Huayu and Hou Hongxuan who wanted to improve; Qiao Shi'an shared the same idea.

He had used connections to transfer himself from Shuangfeng Town to Xishu Town, but he didn't get any promotion in terms of position or rank. It was all because his nephew had told him in advance that he was going to invest in a cultural tourism project in Xishu Town.

Qiao Shi'an wanted to accumulate more merits so that he could gain an advantage when he was promoted.

Now Luo Yang plans to invest in a project in Xishu Town, and this project will surpass his previous cultural tourism project in terms of both investment amount and influence. If it can be implemented within a year, it will add an even more significant achievement to his resume.

"President Luo, it seems our investment promotion office will have to rely entirely on you to meet next year's targets."

At times like these, Tang Jingwan, the deputy director of the investment promotion office, would be indispensable.

She had already turned her attention to Dong Dawei, but after hearing what Luo Yang had just said, she immediately became eager to make a move.

"We can't rely entirely on my investment."

Luo Yang smiled and shook his head, saying, "The investment in these types of projects may be considerable, but unlike enterprises and cultural tourism projects, they can not continuously generate tax revenue and employment. Director Tang's goal should be to target those cultural tourism projects and new ecological industries."

"Mr. Luo, you always surprise and inspire me."

Who knew this woman would seize the opportunity and immediately pester him: "I understand cultural tourism projects, but what do you mean by new ecological projects?"

The people and their voices weren't very serious, but the questions were quite formal.

"The environment in western Sichuan is not suitable for industrial projects, especially those that cause pollution. However, we can try to introduce some new ecological projects that can both preserve the green mountains and clear waters and boost the economy and employment."

Since it was a serious question, Luo Yang naturally didn't hesitate to answer: "The so-called new ecological projects refer to commercial projects that are expanded on the basis of modern agriculture, such as flower planting, nursery planting, specialty fruit planting, ecological farms, and ecological animal husbandry."

His explanation wasn't just empty talk; in his memory, the future industrial development of Xishu Town was heading in that direction.

"Mr. Luo, you're going too fast, slow down."

These words already contained seven-tenths of President Dong's skill; if Luo Yang hadn't been frequently influenced by Dong Xuan, he might not have been able to withstand them.

"I really want to know how many novel ideas you have in your head. Just one of them would be enough for our investment promotion office to learn from."

Whether it was because of the alcohol or her true nature, Tang Jingwan became increasingly uninhibited.

She leaned half her body against Luo Yang and said in an almost coquettish tone, "How about I become your apprentice and study under you for a while? When I come back, I'm sure I'll amaze the leaders in the town and the city."

At the crucial moment, Hou Hongxuan was still egging them on from the sidelines.

"President Luo, I think Director Tang is absolutely right."

He chimed in, "If Director Tang could spend half a year learning from General Manager Luo, he would see tremendous growth in both his vision and thinking. When he comes back, he wouldn't have a problem becoming the director of the town's investment promotion office, or even taking on a leadership position in the city's investment promotion bureau."

"Director Hou is absolutely right."

Qin Huayu also smiled and said, "I can give Director Tang six months of full-time study time."

The joke was half-serious and half-joking, which caught Luo Yang off guard for a moment.

In reality, the establishment of investment promotion bureaus is not a mandatory department under the system. For example, national ministries and provincial government agencies generally do not have investment promotion bureaus.

At the county and city level, the investment promotion bureau is a first-level public institution, fully funded by the government. Its staff members are civil servants, while its general staff are public institution employees.

However, due to insufficient administrative staff, at the township level, only the cadres in the investment promotion office are on the same payroll as civil servants, while the general staff are actually contract employees and do not have civil servant or public institution staff status.

The term "quasi-civil service establishment" refers to personnel who enjoy, to a certain extent, the same management methods and welfare benefits as civil servants, but whose establishment status remains within the public institution establishment. This system arose because insufficient administrative staffing could not meet the needs of some public institutions that fully or primarily undertake administrative functions.

Tang Jingwan should be considered a civil servant, which is also known as a public institution employee.

Due to staffing issues, Tang Jingwan's upward mobility is limited. Reaching the position of director of the investment promotion office in Xishu Town is her limit, unlike civil servants who, in principle, can continue to be promoted.

Therefore, someone in her position would be willing to "jump ship" if she encountered a more stable and higher-paying opportunity.

Some large and medium-sized enterprises in some areas are also willing to hire these township investment promotion office personnel, and most of them are suitable for positions such as general manager's assistant, public relations department, and marketing department.
After Qin Huayu finished speaking, half-jokingly and half-seriously, Luo Yang felt his left arm sink into something soft.

Judging from this, it seems that Tang Jingwan also has this intention.
In fact, as the deputy director of the Xishu Town Investment Promotion Office, Tang Jingwan had already gained a detailed and comprehensive understanding of Luoyang during the period of striving to bring cultural tourism projects to Xishu Town. Therefore, she not only knew that Luoyang had many industries in Yangshi, but also knew that Luoyang had even larger industries in Shanghai.

The man she's holding onto now is a super-rich man with a net worth of over 10 billion.

And she's young and good-looking.

Of course, Tang Jingwan also knew that Luo Yang had a fiancée, who was the daughter of Jiang Yuanshan, one of the top business tycoons in Yang City.

She hasn't seriously considered things like having fantasies.

But Tang Jingwan understands men; even without that intention, she will still offer them a token of kindness.

This is the natural privilege that beautiful women enjoy.

Therefore, the opportunity to be personally arranged by Luo Yang to work in one of his companies must mean that the treatment wouldn't be too bad.

Moreover, in the future, whether she latches onto Luo Yang's coattails or the boss's wife's, a life of luxury is not far off.

"Boss Qin, are you really willing to send one of your top lieutenants to my nephew's company?"

Qiao Shi'an then interjected, smiling as he said to Qin Huayu, "Aren't you afraid that Director Tang might never come back?"

"Qiao Zhen, my heart is only with the Investment Promotion Office."

Tang Jingwan raised one hand, pledging her loyalty to Qin Huayu, and joked, "The leader's suggestion just now was actually for me to infiltrate the enemy's ranks. Learning their advanced concepts is one aspect, but the most important thing is to bring back President Luo's investment project when I return to the town's investment promotion office." As expected of the deputy director of the investment promotion office, she really knows how to talk.

This both responded to Qiao Shi'an's earlier words and lessened Luo Yang's wariness.

At the same time, it reassured Qin Huayu.

This is killing three birds with one stone.

But if you actually go to a company in Luoyang, where the pay is good and you have the opportunity to curry favor with powerful figures, whether you'll still want to return to the town's investment promotion office is another matter entirely.

"Hahaha"

Sure enough, Qin Huayu burst into laughter after hearing Tang Jingwan's explanation.

"Qiao Zhen, don't worry that Director Tang will steal your performance."

After laughing, Qin Huayu continued, "President Luo is your nephew. If there were any projects suitable for our Xishu Town, you would definitely be the first person he would think of."

Once he said that, Qiao Shi'an could no longer continue discussing the matter.

Unless Qiao Shi'an is willing to expose Tang Jingwan's true feelings.

But that's impossible. First, no one does that in official circles. Second, he was just saying it as a joke. Whoever takes it seriously first loses.

Qiao Shi'an could only give Luo Yang a look.

With the buffer he had just received, he was confident that his nephew should be able to figure out how to deal with the situation.

Before Luo Yang could even speak, his phone, which was on the table, rang.

The caller ID showed it was Jiang Yuanshan.

That was just right.

"Excuse me, it's my father-in-law's phone call, I'll take this one."

Luo Yang smiled and nodded to the others, then pulled his arm out from under the soft cloth and picked up his phone to answer the call.

"Yangyang, I'm going back to Yang City tomorrow morning."

The voice on the phone sounded a bit drunk, but the thought process was clear: "We can discuss the specifics when I get back, but there are two things I need to let you know in advance."

Luo Yang did not rush to respond.

Because he didn't know Jiang Yuanshan's current communication environment.

Whether he was still at the table or had left the private room, with no one else listening, determined how Luo Yang should respond next.

"Dad, drink less alcohol and go back to your room to rest early. There's no need to rush tomorrow morning. I'll be in Yang City for the next few days and won't be going back to Shanghai for now."

While replying to his father-in-law, he glanced at his watch.

It's only a little past 8 p.m., and normally Jiang Yuanshan's dinner party shouldn't be over yet.

"The leaders are all here tonight, I can't possibly drink less than High-Ranking Official He, can I?"

Jiang Yuanshan chuckled and then continued, "Let's get down to business. We got the preliminary estimates this afternoon. Based on your business plan, the total investment for the entire industrial park will not be less than 80 billion yuan. I don't think that number is too exaggerated. We can finalize it. What do you think?"

Even my father-in-law thinks it's time to finalize it.

Moreover, Luo Yang can now be certain that this call was made in front of some high-ranking leaders.

Can we refuse to give them face?

"Dad, besides this, tell me about the others as well."

Luo Yang's mind had just switched from this side, and his thoughts couldn't keep up with Jiang Yuanshan's, so he needed to catch up.

"In addition, regarding the industrial park construction project you mentioned, the leaders of the development zone have also expressed their support."

Jiang Yuanshan was unaware of his son-in-law's situation, so he continued, following his lead: "As long as it is confirmed that this project will be located in the Jiangning Development Zone, the construction funds for the factory can be borne by the development zone. However, the construction unit will need to advance the funds first, and the project payment will be settled in installments over three years after the project is fully completed."

Luo Yang: "."

"Dad, I can't give you an answer to this right now, since this isn't how we communicated with Guotai Real Estate before."

Who would be willing to invest hundreds of millions of yuan in a project that requires full upfront funding if they don't have sufficient financial strength and the project doesn't generate enough profit?

Luo Yang's mind raced as he replied, "Of course, I believe the development zone must have offered corresponding terms. I think we still need to have the person in charge of Guotai Real Estate go to Jinling to handle this matter."

"It would be better if we could talk in person."

Jiang Yuanshan immediately responded, "It would be best if you could come along too. We can discuss the land, loan support, preferential policies, and other conditions then. If things go smoothly, we can sign a framework cooperation agreement as well."

If his father-in-law hadn't been relatively clear-headed on the phone, Luo Yang would have thought he was just spouting nonsense while drunk.

What made him make this decision?
Old Jiang doesn't seem like the type to be easily restrained, does he?

When he thought of this, his heart suddenly skipped a beat.

It seems I almost got dragged down tonight too.
(End of this chapter)