Qingcheng City's development has hit a bottleneck in recent years. After a year in charge, Wang Biao's efforts have yielded no improvement, causing him some anxiety and leading him to resort to underhanded methods.
This kind of "hijacking" tactic, as seen today, is not the first time Wang Biao, Yu Changyong, and other Qingcheng leaders have used it.
They've used it in other counties and districts before.
Firstly, Wang Biao's position is special—a member of the Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee, a rank higher than ordinary county and district leaders. This inherent advantage makes business owners more willing to engage with him.
Secondly, Qingcheng City has long been a major economic center in Jiangzhou, holding a significant position. Many leaders in the Municipal Party Committee have risen through the ranks in Qingcheng, forming a powerful faction with considerable influence. As his successor, Wang Biao naturally enjoys support from many leaders, emboldening him considerably.
Many of Qingcheng's investment projects in recent years have been obtained through poaching.
The methods are unscrupulous, but the results are remarkable.
This time, however, they didn't gain anything from Huaining County, leading Wang Biao and Yu Changyong to set their sights on it.
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"President Chen, I'm very sorry, it was an oversight on our part."
Qin Mu shook hands with Chen Xi, saying apologetically, "We should have come here to pick you up too, so you wouldn't have been blocked by the people from Qingcheng City."
"County Chief Qin, you're too kind. This has nothing to do with you."
Chen Xi smiled and said, "That Secretary Wang was indeed very enthusiastic and offered very generous terms, but I think that as a person, one should keep promises. If you casually break the agreement we signed, isn't that a breach of trust?"
"Whether in life or in business, it's all about integrity."
Hearing this, Qin Mu's eyes filled with relief.
Fortunately!
If it were someone else, and Qingcheng City offered even better terms, they would definitely have invested there.
"Mr. Chen, thank you for your trust. Shall we get in the car first, go to the county government, and sit down to discuss the upcoming itinerary?"
Qin Mu didn't waste any more words and asked immediately.
"Sure, get in!"
Chen Xi readily agreed.
Qin Mu was about to turn around and get into his own car when Chen Xi stopped him. "County Chief Qin, why don't you ride in my car? We can chat for a bit."
"Okay."
Qin Mu didn't think much of it. He greeted Xu Lu and the others, then turned and got into Chen Xi's car.
Once inside, he realized that Chen Xi's car was a little different from ordinary cars.
The back seat and the driver's seat were completely separated, essentially a completely independent space.
Now, a man and a woman alone in such a space, Qin Mu felt quite uncomfortable.
"Mr. Chen, how long do you plan to stay in Huaining this time? If time allows, I can be your tour guide and show you around the area, letting you experience the local culture and customs!"
Qin Mu tried to ease the awkwardness by casually mentioning it.
"Sure, I have plenty of time."
Chen Xi readily agreed. "But, did you tell Weiwei? What if she gets jealous and unhappy? That could be troublesome."
Huh?
Tian Weiwei?
Qin Mu was taken aback for a moment, then said, "No way, Mr. Tian and I have a good relationship. Why would she be jealous?"
"Actually… I know a little about your relationship."
Chen Xi smiled. "This is the first time I've seen Weiwei go to such lengths to help persuade someone for a man. How do you treat her so well that she's so devoted to you?"
Know a little?
How much exactly does she know?
Qin Mu became quite curious. "Mr. Chen, does Weiwei tell you everything?"
Qin Mu asked casually.
"We're best friends, we have a great relationship, of course she tells me everything."
Chen Xi nodded slightly, "However, when it comes to you, she says less. She just emphasizes that you're a good man, a good leader, and tells me to think of ways to contribute to the development of Huaining's people!"
Qin Mu was quite surprised by this. Tian Weiwei seemed much more cautious than he had expected, clearly not saying much about matters involving him.
This secrecy was quite effective.
"However, I roughly guess why she's so devoted to you."
Before Qin Mu could speak, Chen Xi suddenly said.
Oh?
She really knows?
Qin Mu asked curiously, "Then tell me, I'm listening."
"Well..."
Chen Xi hesitated for a moment, then suddenly leaned closer, a fragrant aroma instantly filling Qin Mu's nostrils.
The next second, Chen Xi's words reached Qin Mu's ears.
As soon as she finished speaking, Qin Mu's expression became somewhat unnatural. He glanced at Chen Xi with surprise; he hadn't expected this young girl to be so bold.
"County Chief Qin, we're both adults. There are some things we can talk about, right? Please don't think of me as some kind of frivolous person. I'm actually very proper. I just say what I think. Aren't we both normal men and women?"
Perhaps worried that her words would make Qin Mu think she was frivolous, she quickly added an explanation.
Proper?
Qin Mu didn't think so. After all, what this Ms. Chen had just said wasn't something an ordinary girl would say—that she had conquered Tian Weiwei with her physical prowess.
Of course, there wasn't anything entirely wrong with that statement.
It was just that saying it aloud still carried a hint of shyness.
"That means you have good taste; you have a keen eye for detail."
Qin Mu smiled slightly and said casually. "Of course! Weiwei wasn't always like this. Those two days in the provincial capital, she radiated a unique charm, a glow that comes from being satisfied."
Chen Xi smiled, continuing to speak.
"Um…Mr. Chen…shouldn't we talk about the investment? We can discuss these personal matters another time!"
Qin Mu quickly reminded him, "Weiwei is also in Huaining. The three of us can still chat and have dinner privately then."
Oh?
Getting serious again?
"County Chief Qin, are you embarrassed?"
Chen Xi laughed, saying, "You're a little different from other leaders. Why are you embarrassed about a joke?"
"What about other leaders?"
Qin Mu countered.
"Other leaders aren't as well-behaved as you. Several leaders have ridden in this car before, and they all specifically asked to sit with me without me even inviting them."
Chen Xi said casually, "Once they're in the car, 99% of them want to sit next to me and try to touch me. You're the first person to keep your distance like this."