The moment Liang Guan arrived, Qin Mu knew it was no good.
Now, Liang Guan was even offering preferential policies and rent reductions to Yaoyang Industrial, his sole purpose being to disrupt Qin Mu's normal work!
The less money the county government received, the less it could accomplish, and consequently, the less credit Qin Mu would receive as county magistrate.
As for the interests of the nation and the people, Liang Guan had completely disregarded them!
His primary and ultimate goal was singular: to suppress Qin Mu!
"Secretary Liang, Yaoyang Industrial Glass is a key investment project for our Huaining County government. We will certainly offer any preferential treatment we can."
Qin Mu solemnly replied, "However, land is an important national asset. We cannot violate relevant regulations to offer preferential treatment. The current price is already the lowest price required by the state, so we cannot offer any further discounts!"
"President Chen, this price is the maximum sincerity our Huaining County government can offer. What do you think…"
Qin Mu didn't want to say too much to Liang Guan; he only wanted to finalize the price with Chen Xi. This way, Liang Guan wouldn't be able to interfere.
"Yaoyang Industry has no objections; this price is very reasonable."
Chen Xi was already willing to invest 1 billion, so a mere 50 million for land was nothing to him. He immediately agreed, "County Chief Qin, you don't need to feel too much pressure. This money is no problem; I can do it right now…"
"Hey…Mr. Chen…you're so generous! I think Huaining County must offer you some more preferential policies!"
Before Chen Xi could even finish mentioning payment, Liang Guan preemptively said, "This 50 million is no small sum. Yaoyang Industry is a large and powerful company; it must have many places where it needs money."
"County Chief Qin, we can definitely arrange installment payments to ease Yaoyang Industry's financial pressure. If a company doesn't have sufficient cash flow, its future development will be very difficult."
Installment payments…
Qin Mu's face darkened. This Liang Guan truly doesn't know the value of money!
The county government's funds are almost exhausted!
And he, on the other hand, makes it sound so easy to say that installment payments would ease Yaoyang Industry's pressure. Who will alleviate the county government's financial burden?
Who will alleviate the living pressures of the hundreds of thousands of people in Huaining County?
Their arrogant attitude is truly disgusting!
And Qin Mu can't object at this moment. If he does, wouldn't it only make Liang Guan's personal image appear even more virtuous and righteous?
Liang Guan didn't contribute a single bit to this investment promotion effort, yet he suddenly interferes at the very end. It's truly repulsive.
Chen Xi, hearing this, didn't rush to answer. Before coming, she had done her homework. Right now, Huaining County is a battleground between County Party Secretary Liang Guan and County Head Qin Mu.
The two are at odds!
Secretary Liang's words at this time are definitely not for the sake of Yaoyang Industrial Glass Company; on the contrary, they are to check and balance Qin Mu.
This can be seen simply from Qin Mu's ashen face.
Thinking about it carefully, the key point becomes clear.
A portion of the 50 million yuan he spent on the land purchase went into the county government's coffers. With money, the county government could get things done—like road construction, improving people's livelihoods, and building public facilities. To a certain extent, these were all spearheaded by County Head Qin Mu.
The most direct way for County Party Secretary Liang Guan to sabotage things was to deprive County Head Qin Mu of funds.
Thinking about it this way, Secretary Liang is truly ruthless!
He's even trying to cut off normal fiscal revenue to deal with County Head Qin.
If Chen Xi chooses to pay in installments now, it's tantamount to siding with Liang Guan and attacking County Head Qin.
But the problem is, Chen Xi's purpose in investing in Huaining is to support County Head Qin. Liang Guan's proposal, seemingly securing benefits for Yaoyang Industry, is actually damaging Yaoyang Industry's long-term glass interests.
After all, if County Head Qin is brought down by Secretary Liang's underhanded tactics, wouldn't Yaoyang Industry's long-term investment be wasted?
"Secretary Liang, I appreciate your kind offer, but Yaoyang Industry has ample cash flow and doesn't need to go through with installment payments for now."
Chen Xi smiled slightly and said, "Huaining County is an impoverished county, and the county government needs some revenue to develop people's livelihoods. I believe County Head Qin will definitely use this money where it's needed."
Upon hearing this, Qin Mu breathed a sigh of relief.
He had genuinely worried that Chen Xi would be greedy for immediate gains and overlook Liang Guan's sinister intentions.
Now it seemed that this President Chen was quite capable, able to identify the core issues at a glance and make the most correct decision.
"President Chen is truly a conscientious and responsible entrepreneur."
Liang Guan replied indifferently, his eyes filled with disappointment.
Since he had already said all that, and the other party remained unmoved, insisting on giving Qin Mu money, there was nothing he could do.
"County Chief Qin, your county government must provide excellent service to Yaoyang Industry from now on. You must remember President Chen's kindness."
Liang Guan glanced at Qin Mu, his eyes filled with jealousy.
Why?
Is this guy so popular with beautiful female bosses?
First, there was the general manager of Tianke Group's Jiangzhou branch, and now the general manager of Yaoyang Industrial Glass Company—both stunning beauties, and both admiring of Qin Mu.
He's the top leader, so why don't any beautiful female bosses come knocking on his door?
It's infuriating!
"Please rest assured, Secretary Liang, our county government will ensure the smooth implementation of Yaoyang Industry, guaranteeing excellent service and making Yaoyang Industry a pillar enterprise, a star enterprise, and a conscientious enterprise in Huaining County."
Qin Mu said with great certainty.
"Alright, you two continue your discussion. I have other matters to attend to, so I won't disturb you any longer."
Liang Guan's attempt to sabotage failed. He immediately stood up, said goodbye, and left the meeting room.
After he left, Qin Mu immediately returned to the main topic of negotiations with Chen Xi and the others.
"County Chief Qin, if there are no problems, let's begin the signing. Our professional team from Yaoyang Industrial Glass Company is on their way. We need to get the preliminary steps done as soon as possible. They'll be ready to start working as soon as they arrive tomorrow," Chen Xi said casually.
"Okay, Mr. Chen, you're so agreeable, we'll definitely speed things up."
Qin Mu readily agreed and immediately had Xu Lu and the others bring over the prepared materials.
A billion-dollar investment project involves a lot of signings.
The signing process alone took a full twenty minutes!
Afterwards, Qin Mu, Chen Xi, and the others stood together and took a simple group photo, marking the completion of the preliminary signing work.
"County Chief Qin, our company will transfer the 50 million yuan to your designated account within three days. We hope for a pleasant cooperation in the future!"
Chen Xi shook Qin Mu's hand and said.
"Thank you so much."
Qin Mu sincerely expressed his gratitude. "Huaining County is currently facing a tight budget. This funding will help us get out of this predicament. On behalf of the Huaining County Party Committee and Government, and on behalf of the hundreds of thousands of people of Huaining, I thank you for your support, Mr. Chen!"
These words were not empty flattery.
Qin Mu had been in Huaining for almost half a year, and the county's finances had never been sufficient. Even road repairs required installment payments. Now, with these tens of millions, at least Qin Mu could get things done without feeling hesitant.