"What are you saying? Am I not being a good friend enough?"
Zhao Yanan rolled her eyes, saying irritably, "I share everything good with you, even a man like Qin Mu. Aren't I generous enough to you?"
This…
The rhetorical question made Tian Weiwei a little embarrassed.
Indeed, among all her best friends, Zhao Yanan was the most generous!
Without a doubt!
At least in her treatment of Qin Mu, the other woman was impeccable.
"Okay, I admit that. You're a good friend."
Tian Weiwei gave a thumbs up and said, "Don't worry, I truly care about Qin Mu. I won't hinder his important matters!"
"Last time was an accident. This time, let's both restrain ourselves and not make him feel too bad!"
Hearing this, Zhao Yanan finally felt relieved.
Qin Mu was a man with great ambitions and aspirations; as his close friend, she certainly couldn't hold him back.
"So what are you planning to do?"
Zhao Yanan asked, slightly curious.
"You just need to cooperate with me later."
Tian Weiwei smiled mysteriously and said, "Let's go prepare some food now. We can't just drink alcohol; it's bad for our stomachs. Let's get Qin Mu something nutritious."
"Okay!"
Zhao Yanan readily agreed, and the two went into the kitchen together to get busy.
When Qin Mu got off work and arrived at Tian Weiwei's house, the table was already full of delicious food.
However, all of this food... seemed to be highly nutritious!
Oysters, sea cucumbers, beef, eggs, and vibrant green chives.
What's the meaning of this?
Is she trying to nourish herself?
Is she overdoing it?
"Come on, wash your hands first, we're going to eat."
Zhao Yanan pulled Qin Mu to wash his hands in the sink, then said, "This whole meal was cooked by Weiwei herself; I just helped out a bit."
"President Tian's cooking is really good!"
Qin Mu had just sat down when he smelled the rich aroma and praised her earnestly.
"I made a simple dish, try it and see if you like it."
Tian Weiwei immediately gestured.
"Excellent!"
"It looks, smells, and tastes wonderful!"
Qin Mu took a few bites and nodded repeatedly. Actually, as long as the ingredients are good enough, you can make any dish taste good with just a few seasonings.
"County Chief Qin, may I ask if I can have a drink today?"
Tian Weiwei smiled and said, "I promised you last time that I wouldn't drink anymore, but today, I'd like to toast you!"
She still remembers what happened last time?
Qin Mu was quite surprised by Tian Weiwei's words. He had thought her previous refusal to drink was just a joke, but now it seemed she was serious?
"Ms. Tian, what happened last time was just a joke, why did you take it so seriously?"
Qin Mu waved his hand and said, "If I don't let you drink, will you never drink again, or ever again?"
"No, no, I wasn't joking."
Tian Weiwei said seriously, "County Chief Qin, I will definitely keep my promise to you. If you say I shouldn't drink, I absolutely won't touch a drop of alcohol."
Upon hearing this, the strange light in Qin Mu's eyes intensified.
Her tone and eyes were filled with determination; she certainly didn't seem to be joking. Did his words really have that much influence?
"Haha...Mr. Tian, you're too kind. Here's the arrangement: you can drink, but don't get drunk. You can decide the limit yourself!"
Qin Mu immediately replied, "It's unrealistic for a businessman to completely abstain from alcohol. Besides, moderate drinking isn't very harmful to the body; just don't get drunk."
"Okay, I'll listen to you."
Tian Weiwei nodded emphatically, agreeing readily. Then, she carefully poured herself a glass and said, "Yanan, let's toast County Chief Qin together! Congratulations on your great victory! May you be able to hold up a great place in Huaining and bring prosperity to the people of Huaining."
"Alright, a toast to Qin Mu."
Zhao Yanan also raised her glass and said.
"You're being so polite!"
Qin Mu, holding his glass, could only drink.
After all, Tian Weiwei had prepared a table full of delicious food and was congratulating him; it would be unreasonable for him not to drink at all.
"Let's drink less today and eat more."
Tian Weiwei urged Qin Mu to eat, making no further mention of drinking.
This attitude relieved Qin Mu slightly. He had thought Tian Weiwei was about to launch into her usual drinking-boosting tactic, but it seemed he had been overthinking it.
"County Chief Qin, our Tianke Group is thinking of building a landmark building in Huaining. What do you think of this plan?"
While eating, Tian Weiwei asked earnestly.
Landmark building?
Qin Mu pondered for a moment and said, "The commercial economy in Huaining County is developing relatively slowly right now. Building a landmark building might not generate much profit in the short term. Have you considered that?"
"Short-term profits are secondary."
Tian Weiwei waved her hand. "Investing in commerce is because our company is optimistic about Huaining County's future development. Being among the first to develop commercial projects gives us a competitive advantage."
These weren't just empty words.
Given Qin Mu's identity and background, while it might be difficult to transform Huaining County into an economically strong county in the short term, given enough time, he could definitely elevate Huaining's economy to a new level.
This was almost a consensus among the top management of Tianke Group.
After all, someone with Qin Mu's background, choosing to enter politics from Huaining County, needed to make a strong first impression.
Large families cultivate prominent figures, and early development is crucial. Huaining County was destined to be the most significant chapter in Qin Mu's resume. If Qin Mu couldn't achieve this, his family would certainly intervene.
"So, what projects do you plan to develop?"
Qin Mu asked curiously.
"A hotel!"
Tian Weiwei stated directly, "Currently, Huaining County has no high-end hotels. We plan to develop a 30-40 story high-rise, making it the most upscale business hotel in Huaining, and also a comprehensive commercial complex integrating entertainment and dining!"
"Developing this project will take two years. In two years, Huaining County's economy will definitely have reached a new level. By then, our comprehensive commercial complex will be open, creating a seamless transition, right?"
Hearing this, Qin Mu was very supportive.
Huaining County is lacking in this area, and Tianke Group's entry into this market fills that gap.
Moreover, building a comprehensive commercial complex will generate substantial revenue for the county government, most notably from land sales. The county government will have control over most of this revenue, allowing for significant infrastructure development.
"Ms. Tian, I think this has great potential."
Qin Mu said emphatically, "You should draft a detailed plan another day, and we'll discuss it further!"
"Okay!"
Tian Weiwei was overjoyed and asked, "Just for this, shouldn't we have another drink?"
"Absolutely!"
Qin Mu didn't hesitate, filled his glass, and downed it in one gulp.