The system only arrives when you're old? Then let's create a super-rich family!

The moment Su Wenjing finished speaking, he subconsciously slowed his breathing, his throat bobbed slightly, and he swallowed hard.

He knew perfectly well that his current posture was the ultimate form of self-promotion.

People say that Wang Po selling melons is just self-praise and has always been considered low-class.

Yet this high-ranking official of a province has now set aside all his pride and taken the initiative to recommend himself to a businessman for support.

Logically speaking, given his rank and seniority, he should have long since developed a calm and composed mindset, and shouldn't have felt even the slightest bit uneasy.

But when the decision-making power finally falls into the other party's hands, every second spent waiting for an unknown answer becomes an extreme torment.

He had no idea whether this Mr. Qin, who possessed immense wealth and was unfathomable, would actually support him.

On the other end of the phone, Qin Zheng sat upright in his chair, a very faint smile playing on his lips.

He didn't rush to answer.

Human nature is such that opportunities that are too easily obtained are never cherished.

If Qin were to grant Su Wenjing's request immediately, the other party would only feel that this support was easily obtained and might not be very grateful to the Qin family.

Appropriate blank spaces and silences can make this opportunity precious and make the other party completely take the Qin family seriously.

Qin Zheng raised his hand, gently picked up the pure white porcelain teacup on the table, touched the rim of the cup to his lips, tilted his head back slightly, and took a small sip.

The rich tea soup went down my throat, and the sweet aftertaste instantly permeated my lungs, soothing all my restlessness and leaving all the oppressive silence to Su Wenjing on the other end of the phone.

One second, two seconds, three seconds...

Time passed slowly, and a deathly silence continued to spread.

Su Wenjing, on the other end of the phone, waited in vain for a response. Her anxiety grew stronger and stronger, and the layers of anxiety piled up like a tide, completely engulfing her.

When a person is under stress and anxiety, their thoughts will wander uncontrollably.

Su Wenjing was in that situation at that moment.

He couldn't help but let his mind wander.

Is it because I'm not qualified enough? Is it because Yunnan Province is too weak to be of any interest to the Qin family? Was I too eager just now, which displeased them?

Countless doubts swirled in his mind, completely disrupting his calm and composed state of mind.

The worst possible outcome kept flashing through his mind:

Completely rejected by the Qin family, they missed this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

If he loses the Qin family's financial backing and doesn't have top-notch political achievements, he will most likely be stuck in his current position, confined to the post of Secretary of the Yunnan Provincial Party Committee, until he retires.

He is not yet fifty years old this year, and has more than a decade to go before retirement.

He held a high position, was ambitious, and had worked hard for half his life, weathering countless storms and setbacks. He was by no means someone who was content to stay in the same place and live a mediocre life until his death.

He desperately wanted to take another step up, to step into the very center of power, to overlook the vast land, and to complete the ultimate career path that countless officials could never finish in their entire lives.

If he had missed out on the Qin family, he might never have had the chance to break through his current limitations and would have been stuck in his current position until he retired in a mundane way.

This kind of predictable life is something he absolutely cannot accept.

For Su Wenjing, the brief silence of a few dozen seconds felt longer and more unbearable than the numerous performance reports and political maneuvering sessions.

He couldn't help but want to speak up several times, pleading with Qin Zheng to give him a quick answer.

But the words were on the tip of his tongue, and he swallowed them back.

He knew that he was now the one asking for help, and his position was already at a disadvantage. If he became impatient or lost his composure, it would only increase the resentment and ruin his last chance.

Finally, just as Su Wenjing was on the verge of a mental breakdown, Qin Zheng's calm voice broke the silence.

"Secretary Su, to be honest, Yunnan Province is not a good investment target in my mind."

That short sentence was like icy water in winter, instantly soaking Su Wenjing's entire body. His heart suddenly turned cold, as if half of his body had fallen into an ice cellar, and loss and regret instantly swept over him.

Sure enough.

He had already anticipated this outcome.

Yunnan Province's shortcomings are too obvious, and everyone in the industry knows it.

The entire region is characterized by towering mountains and crisscrossing ravines, completely isolating cities from each other, resulting in poor transportation and logistical difficulties. Although the region possesses abundant high-quality mineral resources, it lacks a supporting deep-processing industrial chain, forcing it to sell raw resources at low prices, with most of the profits flowing out of the region, making it impossible to retain wealth or support industries.

Looking at the nearly twenty provincial-level administrative regions in China, Yunnan Province has consistently ranked eighteenth in terms of economy, belonging to the bottom tier, with an extremely weak foundation for development.

The only pillar industries that the province can boast about are specialty agriculture and light industry such as Pu'er tea, coffee, flowers, and traditional Chinese medicine.

However, these industries are limited in size, have meager profits, and weak driving force, so they cannot support the overall economy of a province, let alone produce outstanding achievements that would impress the top leadership.

This is why, over the past few decades, countless investors, wealthy families, and enterprises have come to investigate, only to ultimately back down, as no one is willing to invest huge sums of money in a barren land where there is no prospect of return.

Wealthy families are profit-driven and never engage in unprofitable ventures, so it is perfectly reasonable for the Qin family to refuse to invest.

All of Su Wenjing's expectations were dashed, and he sighed heavily, feeling utterly helpless.

Now that things have come to this point and the other party has already made their stance clear, he shouldn't pester them any further, otherwise it would only increase their resentment and annoy them.

But he still didn't want to completely cut off this only way out.

After a moment's thought, he suppressed his disappointment and maintained the composure of a high-ranking official, speaking in a humble and polite tone:

"Mr. Qin, I understand your considerations."

"Although Yunnan Province has a weak foundation and lagging development, it has the advantage of unique products and the nurturing environment. I have a private collection of aged ancient tree Pu'er tea, which are all top-quality treasures that are rare on the market. The tea soup is warm and mellow, with a long-lasting sweetness and elegant aroma. It is mellow and not astringent on the palate, with a long aftertaste. It is a rare and good tea."

"I'll have someone pack them up and send them all to you later. If you like them and enjoy them, I still have some in stock, and I'll prepare more for you later."

He didn't seek immediate cooperation; he only hoped to leave a good impression on Qin Zheng through this meticulous courtesy, making him appear humble, sensible, and tactful.

If the Qin family intends to expand their influence in local areas and support grassroots officials in the future, the greatest benefit will be if they can immediately think of him, the upright and hardworking secretary of Yunnan Province.

On the other end of the phone, Qin Zheng smiled slightly and replied softly:

"You're so kind, Secretary. I do enjoy tea."

After a slight pause, just as Su Wenjing was filled with disappointment and preparing to accept the outcome, Qin Zheng suddenly changed the subject and slowly said:

"But Secretary, there's no need to be so discouraged."

"Now that my Qin family is entering the world, we do indeed need a group of pragmatic local officials to cooperate with. And you are the first to take the initiative to come to us and sincerely recommend yourself."

"Although Yunnan Province is weak, my Qin family is willing to give you a chance to see your abilities."

boom!

The flame of hope, which was on the verge of being extinguished, was instantly reignited!

Su Wenjing shuddered, his tense body suddenly relaxed, and a light instantly shone in his eyes. He held his breath and listened quietly.

Qin Zheng spoke calmly, yet with a resounding weight.

"With a three trillion yuan project support program every year, if you can achieve substantial and significant political achievements within three years, you will naturally have the capital to advance further."

How much?!

Su Wenjing's mind went blank for a moment. He suddenly jumped up from his office chair, his legs trembling slightly, his pupils contracted to the extreme, and his face was full of disbelief and shock.

All the previous disappointment and regret vanished, leaving only utter shock.

Qin Zheng's meaning couldn't be clearer.

Every year, three trillion yuan of special funds are invested free of charge. For three consecutive years, a total of nine trillion yuan of top-level resources have been poured into Yunnan Province for development!

The time Qin Zheng gave him was much shorter than he had expected, a harshly short time.

Time was too tight. His original plan was to use the Qin family's resources to create a distinctive economic industrial chain for Yunnan Province within eight to ten years, which would bring lasting benefits to the people of the province, and then steadily advance based on this outstanding political achievement.

But to his utter surprise, Qin Zheng was not only willing to invest, but also incredibly generous!

The annual investment of three trillion yuan far exceeds the total GDP of Yunnan Province, and is three times the amount of support he had anticipated!

It should be noted that the total annual GDP of the entire Yunnan province is less than three trillion yuan.

The Qin family's annual special investment is equivalent to the total economic output of Yunnan Province for an entire year!

The timeframe was compressed to three years, which seemed urgent and doubled the difficulty. However, with such a massive amount of funding, no problem was insurmountable.

With three times the financial support and three years of continuous investment, it is enough to completely reshape the economic, industrial, and development landscape of Yunnan Province!

Even with tight deadlines and arduous tasks, he is absolutely confident that he can completely reshape the industrial landscape of Yunnan Province, establish a complete closed-loop industrial chain from raw material production, deep processing, warehousing and logistics, to online sales, completely remove the label of poverty and backwardness, and create a top-tier national benchmark for rural revitalization and border development!

The opportunity is right in front of us, and it's a once-in-a-lifetime, incredible chance!

After the initial shock and elation, Su Wenjing instantly composed himself, stood ramrod straight, and spoke with utmost solemnity.

"Mr. Qin, although time is tight, I'm willing to give it my all!"

On the other end of the phone, Qin Zheng chuckled twice, his tone calm and composed.

"Alright, then I'll wait for Secretary Su's good news."

The call ended abruptly after he finished speaking.

beep-

Hearing the busy tone on the receiver, Su Wenjing remained frozen in place, unable to recover for a long time. His chest was surging with passion, and his whole body was filled with unprecedented energy and hope.

This time, he took the initiative to approach the Qin family and won the gamble!

...

In the capital.

Qin Zheng put down his phone and turned his gaze indifferently to Lu Cheng'an, who was standing quietly beside him with his head bowed.

"How's the investigation going?"

Lu Cheng'an bowed slightly, his posture respectful, and reported the facts truthfully.

"Sir, most of the neutral officials identified so far are on the periphery of the power center, and are basically serving in remote areas with weak economies, scarce resources, and limited development."

"They have a shallow foundation, no core resources, and no top-level say, so they can provide very little help to the Qin family and are not cost-effective."

Qin Zheng looked up at the window and saw tall buildings, bright sunshine, and bustling prosperity.

His gaze was distant as he murmured to himself.

"Don't you know that a few sparks can burn down a wasteland, and a trickle of water can eventually become a mighty torrent?"

Lu Cheng'an was slightly taken aback.

Indeed, even the smallest force, if concentrated, is enough to shatter a stubborn rock!

Moreover, with Su Wenjing's matter still fresh in everyone's minds, Lu Cheng'an wasn't stupid; he immediately guessed Qin Zheng's plan.

Since the core circle of people already have supporters behind them, why not just support a new batch?