Xu Lu knew about the road construction. The two main roads leading to Jiangzhou and the provincial capital, once rebuilt, would significantly boost investment attraction efforts!
Xu Lu also knew that County Head Qin's proposal to rebuild the roads now was to finalize the road construction plan before investment attraction efforts began. This would be a highlight to promote during the investment promotion process.
"Don't rush this!"
Qin Mu waved his hand slightly and said, "Constantly seeking help from the municipal leaders isn't a good thing!"
"It's true that you need to ask the leaders for help when you have difficulties, but if you keep doing it, it will definitely wear down your relationships. In the long run, the leaders will become dissatisfied."
Upon hearing this, Xu Lu understood.
"County Head, then you must have a plan."
Xu Lu smiled, "Then I'm relieved."
Although she hadn't known Qin Mu for long, Xu Lu knew that County Head Qin was a very decisive person, skilled at planning before acting. His current demeanor was enough to show that he had a plan.
"Given the current situation in Huaining, building roads will definitely involve risks."
Qin Mu said slowly, "Now it depends on whether some people are willing to take that risk with me."
Who?
Xu Lu was momentarily curious. Who were these "some people" that County Chief Qin was referring to?
Half an hour later, guests arrived at Qin Mu's office.
These guests were no strangers; they were Xie Changfeng from Xie's Real Estate and his beautiful younger sister, Xie Yao.
"County Chief Qin, it's not easy to get a meeting with you these days," Xie Changfeng said with great emotion, tightly grasping Qin Mu's hand.
When Yu Xuewen was still the County Party Secretary, before County Chief Qin was officially appointed, it was County Chief Qin who took the initiative to meet him. Now that County Chief Qin was officially appointed and Yu Xuewen had fallen from grace, seeing County Chief Qin again was not so easy.
He had already tried to arrange this meeting several times.
"I've just been too busy. There's been so much going on lately, I haven't had time for anything. I'm truly sorry."
Qin Mu smiled and said simply.
Too busy?
That's not an excuse!
Xie Changfeng knew that County Head Qin now truly held power in the county government, and with the support of the municipal leaders, his position in Huaining County was secure. There were bound to be many people wanting to cooperate with him, so his own importance had naturally decreased.
But Xie Changfeng also understood that as long as the county head was still willing to see him, it meant there was still a chance for cooperation.
"Yes, yes, now that you've secured your position as county head, you must be very busy."
Xie Changfeng outwardly agreed, saying, "I won't stand on ceremony. Our Xie's Real Estate wants to expand into the Huaining County market. County Head Qin, just say the word, and a large amount of capital will flow into Huaining County!"
Is that so?
Hearing this tone, Qin Mu smiled slightly and said, "So, Xie's Real Estate has plenty of funds?"
"To be honest, my father has expressed his full support for my market expansion this time."
Xie Changfeng said solemnly, "He's basically betting everything on Huaining County."
Hearing this, Qin Mu paused for a moment, then organized his thoughts and said, "Mr. Xie, since you're so direct, I won't stand on ceremony. I have a plan I'd like to discuss with you!"
"Please go ahead!"
Xie Changfeng's spirits lifted, and he quickly asked.
"Our county government is preparing to rebuild two main roads leading to Jiangzhou and the provincial capital. The investment is huge, and the timeframe is very tight. Xie's Real Estate started in construction; they must be experts in road construction, right?"
Qin Mu asked.
I understand!
They're going to entrust the road construction to us?
"County Chief Qin, don't worry about that. Road construction is Xie's Real Estate's forte. Leave it to us, and you won't have to worry about quality or the timeline."
Xie Changfeng patted his chest, speaking with absolute certainty, his words and eyes radiating confidence.
"I believe that too," Qin Mu nodded, but quickly changed the subject, saying, "However, the county government currently doesn't have the money..."
Uh...
What?!
Xie Changfeng's confident expression instantly froze. He almost thought he'd misheard. No money?
Then what kind of road construction is that?!
Anyone else would have cursed out loud.
Is he kidding me?
"County Chief Qin, I didn't understand what you meant."
Xie Changfeng quickly asked, "The county government doesn't have the money, so how do you plan to repair this road?"
"Mr. Xie, if the county government signs a contract with your Xie's Real Estate using its reputation as collateral, with payments made in installments, do you think this road can be repaired?"
Qin Mu didn't mince words anymore and asked directly.
Uh…
Installment payments!
Using reputation as collateral!
Xie Changfeng finally understood; County Chief Qin was dangling a carrot in front of him and Xie's Real Estate.
"County Chief, the amount of work involved in those two roads is considerable."
Xie Changfeng scratched his head and said, "A project worth hundreds of millions, doesn't the county government have any money to contribute?"
"We will definitely advance some funds initially."
Qin Mu pondered for a moment and said, "I can allocate half of the county's working capital to you in advance, this amount…"
After saying that, he held out one hand, spreading his fingers.
"Fifty million?"
Xie Changfeng blurted out instinctively. If it was that amount, it wasn't entirely out of the question. As long as the subsequent funding followed, the deal was feasible.
"No, five million!"
However, the next second, Qin Mu's words completely extinguished Xie Changfeng's enthusiasm.
Five million?
What could that possibly do?
To put it bluntly, five million wouldn't even cover the initial construction costs.
"Mr. Xie, I know this amount is a bit low, but it's indeed the amount Huaining County can provide in the short term."
Qin Mu stated truthfully, "Furthermore, I can guarantee that subsequent payments will be made on time, without any problems!"
"You can go back and talk to your father, hear his opinion. If you can do it, you can contact me. If not, that's okay too. I believe there will be opportunities for cooperation in the future!"
Hearing this, Xie Changfeng had no choice but to agree.
"Okay!"
Xie Changfeng stood up and said, "I'll go back and report to my father, and hear his opinion!"
"I'll let you know as soon as I have news!"
"No problem!"
Qin Mu nodded and shook hands with Xie Changfeng.
After a brief conversation, Xie Changfeng turned and walked out. His sister, Xie Yao, started swooning again. Luckily, he pulled her back beforehand, otherwise, the girl would have been drooling.
"Big brother, what are you hesitating for? Just agree to County Chief Qin's proposal!"
Outside, Xie Yao asked, somewhat puzzled, "He's the county chief now, he's not leaving anytime soon, and he has such a powerful background. Following him must be beneficial!"
So direct?
Xie Changfeng was speechless. His sister was thinking too simply. A project worth hundreds of millions, and the county government only giving five million upfront—would most people dare to do that?
Xie's Real Estate has some money, but with such a large project, if anything goes wrong, it could all be ruined.
The savings of generations could be wiped out in a single day.