"From the age of 19, I've spent 25 years in Wangjiang. I have deep feelings for this place,"
Tao Qinian said, full of emotion.
"You grew up in the city, left at 18, and are only in your early twenties now. You might not understand how I feel, having stayed in one place from adolescence to middle age. Wangjiang is my second home."
"You understand the meaning of a second home, right?"
Tan Jincheng listened intently, nodding.
This was about to get emotional.
Could there be some excessive demands?
Don't be like that.
If it's something that can be discussed with money, don't talk about feelings.
However, Tan Jincheng could indeed understand the feeling of staying in a city from his teens until middle age.
Come to think of it, between his past and present lives, he had already spent more than 22 years in Beicang.
"On the way here, I chatted with your father. We're about the same age, so I can somewhat consider myself your elder. Let's not talk about cooperation now, just about how a poor county should develop."
Tan Jincheng was a little speechless.
"Excuse me, leader, I don't understand this matter."
Tao Qinian also smiled and said,
"It's probably true that you don't understand the big picture, but you must know some details, such as increasing employment opportunities, setting up factories, and so on."
So, this is what he was waiting for.
"Understood. Indeed, with more factories in the county, the common people will have more options and won't have to go out to work. In this regard, leaders must work harder. Attracting investment is indeed a good thing that benefits both the country and the people."
"So, can the logistics center be located in the county? We'll allocate a plot of land for you in the development zone, which isn't far from your hometown."
"Yes, that's fine. We can go select the site and start construction next month; of course, it also depends on the county's planning."
The logistics transshipment center was originally part of the cooperation.
It could be placed anywhere.
Since people from the county came, it was naturally better to put it in the county.
Besides, land in the county would be cheaper.
"Additionally, I have another request: I hope Shanchi Technology's future development plans can consider the county. I wonder if CEO Tan can agree?"
The electric vehicle market is a huge market, and Shanchi Technology's future will certainly not be limited to the current 150 mu industrial base.
They will definitely have second and third phase projects in the future.
Moreover, having acquired the intangible asset of Andar Automobile production qualifications, they certainly won't just be limited to appreciation.
The automotive industry is even larger than the electric vehicle industry.
Simply planning to buy high and sell low does not conform to a company's operating philosophy.
Although a businessman's promise isn't necessarily credible, a dishonest businessman certainly won't go far.
Tao Qinian gambled that 20-year-old Tan Jincheng, for the sake of his company and its future, would not easily make a promise.
But once a promise was made, he would certainly fulfill it when the time was right.
Sure enough, Comrade Xiao Tan did not immediately respond to this condition, but pondered over it, which made Tao Qinian feel more at ease.
Alas, it was a pity this kid sent his father away, otherwise, that emotional card just now should have been more effective.
The emotional card might not be very effective against young people like him, but it would certainly be highly effective against someone like Tan Lihua, a state-owned enterprise employee who had lived in his hometown all his life and was of a similar age.
"Could it be that Comrade Xiao Tan intentionally sent his father away? If so, then he needs to be thought of even more highly."
"The electric vehicle industry has a relatively large supply chain. Our county's supply chain temporarily cannot meet such requirements, so we currently have no plans to build a factory in the county.
However, the world is developing, and our nation's economy is also booming. In the future, as long as the county's supply chain develops to a certain extent, or our company's strength is sufficient to support the entire supply chain, I will definitely consider the county."
Although he did not receive a specific guarantee, Tan Jincheng's words still satisfied Tao Qinian.
The industrial chain is indeed a problem; it is most advantageous for a company to operate in an area with a complete industrial chain.
It was already very good that Comrade Xiao Tan could speak frankly and promise to consider the county once the company's strength improved.
Now, having secured the logistics transshipment center project and received a half-promise, without much effort, he was already quite satisfied.
However, Tao Qinian was clearly not just content with this.
"A topic outside of this: Does Jinpeng Trade have its own clothing factory? Could you introduce me to your partner?"
"No, currently we have OEM contracts with contract manufacturers. As for the leader wanting to meet my partner, no problem, I'll call him in a moment."
Tao Qinian sighed,
"Then thank you, Xiao Tan. As you know, many migrant workers in our county are engaged in garment work. If there could be a large-scale garment factory in the county, allowing them to earn money at their doorstep, it would be extremely beneficial for them."
An annual export volume of 20 million US dollars, converted to RMB, is just over 160 million in sales.
Excluding exchange rate differences and profits, a garment factory with an annual output value of over 100 million could certainly solve the employment problem for five or six hundred workers, right?
Tao Qinian didn't know much about garment manufacturing processes, nor how many workers were needed to achieve an output value of 160 million, but it was undeniable that the garment industry is a labor-intensive enterprise, and Wangjiang County has quite a few garment workers.
Compared to electric vehicle manufacturers like Shanchi Technology, the county has certain advantages in the garment sector.
Firstly, workers staying to work at home can be paid at least 30% less, and secondly, land prices in the county are cheaper.
The county could totally allocate land at the lowest standard for industrial land issued by the Ministry of Land and Resources earlier this year, which is the fifteenth grade, at 60 yuan per square meter, and even offer some discounts.
Acquiring three to five thousand square meters to expand production scale would be no problem at all.
This way, it could solve the employment problem for about a thousand people, right? It's just unknown if Boss Zhang is willing to do it, as he currently only does pure trade, and entrusting production to contract factories is easier.
On the other hand, although Comrade Xiao Tan made the introduction, there was no direct relationship with the other party, and he wasn't familiar with their character.
However, it was always worth a try; if he could persuade them, that would be even better.
Speaking of which, this trip to Yongcheng was truly fascinating.
The people he dealt with were all young.
Secretary Zhao, sent by Beicang District, wasn't very old either, and Shanchi Technology was an even younger enterprise, with both management and workers predominantly young.
This kind of "investment attraction" experience was something Tao Qinian had never encountered before.
The biggest advantage of dealing with young people was that there was no need for wining and dining; discussions were direct.
Like Comrade Xiao Tan, he directly discussed business upon returning, without making any other demands.
Don't think that government officials are necessarily strong.
The process of attracting investment means you are asking for favors, so it's appropriate to treat the other party with respect.
The leaf spring factory only received a meager 5 million yuan, mostly due to Xu Xueming's fault.
A figure like Tao Qinian would certainly see that Tan Jincheng did not favor Xu Xueming, otherwise, he wouldn't have gone on a business trip to Beijing without informing him, which made his own side quite passive.
Tao Qinian looked at Xu Xueming, then at Tan Jincheng, and concluded,
"Alright, in that case, shall we sign the two agreements?"
This time, using the half-dead Andar Automobile brand to attract investment was primarily led by the county, so in a sense, Tao Qinian had some decision-making power.
After Xu Xueming signed, he could just complete the procedures back at the office.
As for the other agreement, it was naturally the agreement for Shanchi Technology to build a logistics center in the Central China region within Wangjiang County.
He didn't even mention the donation matter.
"Okay, leader, please wait a moment, I'll have legal prepare the contracts,"
Tan Jincheng readily agreed.
Xu Xueming on the side also nodded repeatedly.
To be honest, he had messed things up this time.
If it weren't for being too selfish, he should have been able to secure more.
If he were to cause trouble again, he wouldn't have a good outcome upon returning.
Shanchi Technology now had nearly full-time legal staff.
The departments they dealt with and the number of suppliers were increasing, and so were the contracts, so they had to have several lawyers on standby to review contracts.
As early as last year's annual meeting, Tan Jincheng had already discussed with the previously partnered law firm to sign a long-term cooperation agreement starting this year.
Since it was only a preliminary agreement, the contract process was relatively quick.
For the subsequent procedures, Tan Jincheng still needed to return to Yicheng, and the size of the logistics center site also needed to be determined after an on-site visit.
Tan Jincheng actually had little idea where the county's so-called technical development zone was, as he had never lived in his hometown except during winter and summer vacations, and he didn't know where the townships Tao Qinian mentioned were either.
"Don't keep calling me leader. Speaking of which, I'm about the same age as your father, and we got along quite well on the way here. If Comrade Xiao Tan doesn't mind, just call me 'Uncle Tao'."
Tao Qinian's words surprised everyone in the room, but he wasn't lying.
He and Tan Lihua did get along quite well.
Both were from farming families, graduated from vocational schools, and their development paths differed due to different opportunities after graduation.
Logically, Tan Lihua hadn't been very successful, having wasted his life, but his overall demeanor showed no signs of decadence.
Instead, he exuded a very peaceful aura, and now that his son was successful, he didn't show much complacency.
He seemed to be free of desires in his personal life, yet held affection for his hometown.
Tao Qinian appreciated such a character.
However, in the ears of others, this was not how it was interpreted.
After all, he was a big shot, and to favor this young man so much was quite surprising.
Tan Jincheng was also somewhat surprised, but he naturally couldn't refuse such a request from a big shot:
"Then I'll shamelessly call you Uncle Tao."
Alas, calling him "Uncle" isn't so easy.
It seems the original donation amount will have to be increased.
It's all about human relations.
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Synopsis: Immortal single female lead entertainment + slice-of-life dog food romance, no abuse of the male lead, no awkward criticism.
Li Yi'an transmigrated to 2002, a good time.
Grasping the opportunity means a life of stable "lying flat."
Cough, I said it wrong.
It's about becoming a connoisseur of life.
Li Yi'an likes many things: Kunqu opera, Guqin, Guzheng, skiing, diving...
But he falls into confusion, unable to find his passion.
Meanwhile, another person holds a thick stack of papers filled with writing.
Her heart firm.
This time, I want to become an actress like Audrey Hepburn!
Oh no, what if I'm tricked into the entertainment industry?
On one side, the Heavenly Fairy, who aspires to be Audrey Hepburn, teaches Li Yi'an how to act.
On the other side, it's the story of Li Yi'an desperately trying to pull the Heavenly Fairy out of the industry to lie flat.
(End of chapter)