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Gao Yueming anxiously left Guo Yifu's office and returned to his own office. He hurriedly made an internal call and summoned Yang Guoliang.

Yang Guoliang was unaware of what had happened. Hearing Gao Yueming's urgent tone, he assumed it was something from Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC). He rushed to see Gao Yueming and asked as soon as he entered, "Mayor Gao, has Bai Jianbo put pressure on you? You must hold on!"

"This is a crucial moment. Once we sign the contract with Xiaochi, we will have done a great service for the people of Shanghai... Mayor Gao, why are you looking at me like that?" Yang Guoliang said, noticing that Gao Yueming's face had darkened. He realized that he hadn't said anything wrong.

"Comrade Guoliang," Gao Yueming said to Yang Guoliang with a gloomy face and an unfriendly tone, "After careful consideration, as the mayor of Shanghai, I cannot only consider the benefit of one party, but must take into account all aspects and achieve a win-win situation for all."

"No, Mayor Gao!" Yang Guoliang was a shrewd man. As soon as he heard Gao Yueming say this, he knew that Gao Yueming couldn't withstand the pressure and was planning to give up. What would happen to him, the old donkey?

"Comrade Guoliang, you were the one who negotiated with Chen Zaidong of Xiaochi. So please go and tell Chen Zaidong that the municipal government wants to include Shanghai Automobile Group in the equity negotiations!"

Yang Guoliang's eyes widened, completely dumbfounded. This was an investment of hundreds of millions of yuan! Was it really going to be treated so lightly? Could it be something that could be renegotiated so easily?

"I might disregard my reputation as the director of the Planning Commission, but what about the political credibility of your municipal government?" Yang Guoliang had to remind him, "Mayor Gao, you need to think this over carefully! This isn't something to joke about. We've already reached an agreement with Chen Zaidong, and we're just waiting for the Standing Committee's approval before the contract can be signed. Changing your mind at the last minute will scare Chen Zaidong away!"

"Then you should tell Chen Zaidong that the municipal party committee has not approved it, saying that we cannot exclude Shanghai Automobile Group. It's not that our municipal government doesn't want to talk to him, but we have unavoidable difficulties. We hope Chen Zaidong can understand!"

Yang Guoliang wanted to persuade him again, but Gao Yueming didn't give him a chance to speak and waved him away. Yang Guoliang felt like he was about to break apart. This was too frivolous!

This is troublesome!

Why did I have to get involved in this mess in the first place? Yang Guoliang slapped himself in frustration. Serves me right! I told you to think about political achievements. Now look what happened. Whether you have any achievements to speak of is another matter, but your political credibility is probably ruined.

If this matter gets out, Yang Guoliang will probably become a clown in the State Planning Commission system. The more he thought about it, the more annoyed Yang Guoliang became. Suddenly, he had a brilliant idea. He thought, "If the sky falls, there are tall people to hold it up. I will report it directly to the State Planning Commission. You people in Shanghai don't dare to talk to Chen Zaidong, do you?"

I'll have people from the ministry come over and talk to Chen Zaidong directly. I'm sure the ministry won't refuse such a lucrative opportunity, and we'll just leave the Shanghai municipal government sitting here.

Without hesitation, Yang Guoliang rushed back to his office and reported the matter to the State Planning Commission in Beijing. Upon learning of the news, Zhou Bingguo, the Minister of the State Planning Commission, immediately had someone transfer Yang Guoliang's phone number to him.

"Comrade Guoliang, you said that Chen Zaidong's negotiations with the Shanghai Municipal Government have reached a stalemate. What's going on?"

The inquiry from the highest-ranking official in the ministry made Yang Guoliang's hand holding the microphone sweat. He honestly explained all the details of how he negotiated the 20% equity agreement with Chen Zaidong, and how Gao Yueming suddenly reneged, forcing him to renegotiate with Chen Zaidong.

Finally, Yang Guoliang added, "Leader, I believe this matter is extremely politically incorrect. Our Party has always been true to its word. How can something agreed upon yesterday be overturned and started all over again just because some people or departments weren't involved? Isn't this child's play?"

"Hmm," Zhou Bingguo nodded in agreement after listening to Yang Guoliang's words, and said, "Comrade Guoliang, you have a very high level of awareness. This matter really cannot be allowed to be handled so recklessly by the Shanghai Municipal Government. Just because some people were not involved and did not receive any credit, we cannot ruin the livelihoods of everyone else!"

"If you really listen to Gao Yueming and go to Chen Zaidong to ask for a renegotiation, I, as the Minister of the Planning Commission, will be the first to punish you," Zhou Bingguo said decisively. Yang Guoliang thought to himself that he was glad he wasn't stupid and knew to ask his superiors first.

"Then, leader, my next task is to do my best to appease Mr. Chen Zaidong and prevent him from angrily withdrawing his investment after learning about this," Yang Guoliang said without directly asking his leader, Zhou Bingguo, what his next task should be.

As a seasoned director with years of experience in politics, he knew exactly what the leaders wanted: whether you could handle things and know how to cover for them. He would first give a seemingly tactful answer, and if the leaders were not satisfied, they would naturally hint at how to proceed.

"Hmm," Zhou Bingguo was clearly satisfied with Yang Guoliang's handling of the situation. "You first appease Chen Zaidong. I will personally call the Shanghai Municipal Party Committee."

"Yes, sir!"

After hanging up the phone, Yang Guoliang smiled. He had easily extricated himself from this matter by shifting the blame. Now it was up to Zhou Bingguo, Guo Yifu, and the Ministry of Industry to deal with the mess.

Even if he were allowed to renegotiate, it would be an order from the Ministry of Planning. Yang Guoliang wouldn't be afraid of ruining his political future. Thinking of this, Yang Guoliang took out a cigarette, lit it, and started smoking happily.

Guo Yifu was still racking his brains over the negotiations between Shanghai Automotive and Xiaochi when the red phone on his desk rang again. Guo Yifu shook his head and thought to himself, "Gao Yueming, you've really gotten me into trouble."

Guo Yifu answered the phone, and a dignified and powerful voice came from the other end, "This is Zhou Bingguo from the State Planning Commission!"

Zhou Bingguo and Guo Yifu, both from the State Planning Commission, realized something was wrong. How had this matter gotten to this bigwig? Guo Yifu quickly smiled and asked, "Minister Zhou, I am Guo Yifu. What instructions do you have?"

"Comrade Yifu, I heard that your Shanghai municipal government has already signed the agreement with Comrade Chen Zaidong of Xiaochi. That's very efficient! Your local comrades deserve praise. I will personally attend the groundbreaking ceremony on the day of the ceremony!"

"Uh... Minister Zhou, you might... this matter..."

Guo Yifu stammered, he really didn't dare to tell Zhou Bingguo that the municipal party committee was planning to renegotiate with Chen Zaidong, and that this upright minister was aware of it.

"Comrade Yifu, why are you speaking so unclearly? Are you having some difficulties at work?"

"Minister Zhou, it's like this, the municipal government didn't notify Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) beforehand when they were negotiating with Xiaochi, so..."

"So you're planning to renegotiate?"