Qi Tongwei: Sign-in relationship started during student days

Chapter 723: Convincing Zhao 3

The following conversation was naturally very enjoyable for both the host and the guests.

Shi Youzhi gave a detailed introduction to his governing philosophy for Hong Kong, which is to use seafood as a flagship product and then sell it to inland cities with the help of the well-connected railway network.

Qi Tongwei nodded repeatedly after listening.

There is still some potential in aquaculture. The national economy is taking off and everyone has money in their stomachs. The market for this kind of aquatic product that was once ignored is getting better and better. Now is the right time to invest in it.

Qi Tongwei didn't waste any words.

He made things very convenient for his subordinate who took the initiative to use him as a background, and directly approved 500 million yuan for the other party to do whatever he wanted.

"Comrade Youzhi, this time I've given you a lot of treatment that no one else has. If you don't perform well, I'll be the first to remove you!"

Shi Youzhi said with a sad face: "Mayor, even if you don't remove me, I don't think I will be much better off."

Qi Tongwei laughed. How could he not know every move of the Municipal Party Committee?

"The situation in HK City is somewhat complicated, but as the mayor, your main job is to boost the economy. You don't need to worry too much about other matters. The city will make arrangements in due course."

Of course, professional matters should be left to professionals.

Although the meeting discussed having the Hong Kong city conduct self-inspection, it did not mention using current personnel.

He could have simply replaced the leading cadres below and then conducted the investigation slowly.

There is no need to get a good economist involved because of such a small problem.

Shi Youzhi almost cried with excitement.

There are twists and turns, and there is a bright future.

Is this what it feels like to have a background? It's fucking awesome!

Think about the past twenty years of my life, when I worked so hard to become a deputy director. If I had met such an open-minded leader earlier, I would have been a deputy director-general long ago.

He secretly vowed that he must seize the opportunity this time and make a career.

For his own sake, and also to live up to Mayor Qi's kindness.

......

Zhao Sanben’s residence, Yangchao District, Second Ring Road, Kyoto.

With Wen Qiang's introduction, Zhu Hongwen finally met the comedy master on the screen - Zhao Sanben.

As soon as they met, Zhu Hongwen felt an indescribable sense of oppression emanating from Zhao Sanben, which made him feel like he was meeting a provincial leader.

The subsequent contact also confirmed this for him.

The master was not the affable, peasant image he portrayed on screen.

Instead, his eyes revealed a bit of ruthlessness and the aura of a person in a high position.

"Hello, Master Zhao. This is a small gift, not a token of respect." Zhu Hongwen presented the gift he had prepared long ago.

"That's thoughtful." Zhao Sanben took it and without even looking at the gift, handed it to a fat and silly apprentice.

"Mayor Zhu, please take a seat." Zhao Sanben extended his hand to invite him, with no enthusiasm on his face, only politeness to get by.

To be honest, if it weren't for the money and Wen Qiang, he wouldn't even meet the deputy mayor.

Everyone he interacts with is at the provincial or ministerial level, and at the very least, they are the heads of departments and bureaus, or people like Wen Qiang, who are of a lower rank but in charge of powerful departments such as violent organizations.

The influence of a deputy mayor in a poor place is really too small. If he is the deputy director of a provincial department, it is not bad, at least he has a certain influence in the whole province.

Only people in politics care about the blocks. For people like them, of course the wider the scope of their friends, the better, and the greater the influence, the better, so that the cost of making friends will not be too high.

Otherwise, if he wants to get something done, he has to make friends with one mayor in this city and one mayor in that city, and he has to know more than a dozen mayors and secretaries in one province.

Everyone sat down, and Zhao Sanben spoke first: "I've heard about your Beishan business from your agent. You want me to advertise for some car brand in Beishan, right?"

"Yes, yes. I'll have to trouble Master Zhao to take care of it."

Zhao Sanben waved his hand and said, "This is not a question of whether it's worth the effort or not. If you let me shoot a commercial specifically for you, for Wen Qiang's sake, 700 million or 800 million, or even a little less, is fine.

But to be honest, it's very difficult to perform on the Spring Festival Gala, and it's not a good start.

In our line of work, reputation is the most important thing. If I start making money on stage, wouldn't that make others laugh at me? Where would I put my face? "

Zhu Hongwen smiled and said, "Our mayor has already told me about your concern before you came. He said that you are a veteran artist, and your every move represents not just yourself, but the spiritual outlook of the entire society.

If you use a platform facing the general public as a tool to make money just for the sake of money, it is definitely inappropriate.

So our mayor has come up with a plan that will not only not damage your reputation, but will actually greatly benefit it."

Zhao Sanben became interested: "Oh? Tell me about it."

"As you know, the economic development of several provinces in the north has not been as good as that of the south in recent years. Not to mention the coastal areas, even the central provinces are far behind.

As a northerner and a nationally renowned artist, if you could come forward, it would be a great encouragement to us northerners."

Zhao Sanben raised his eyebrows and interrupted, "Wait, what do you mean? You're not trying to get something for nothing, are you?"

"No, no, no, of course not." Zhu Hongwen waved his hand and said, "Please listen to me."

"Okay, you continue."

“Our mayor means that the original planned compensation of 150 million will be changed to 100 million.

The other 50 million, plus the 50 million from our municipal government, totaling 100 million, will be donated to poverty alleviation efforts in Beishan.

Of course, this one hundred million is also in your name.

At that time, we will hold a grand donation ceremony for you in Beishan, appoint you as our Beishan image ambassador, and invite media from all over the country to publicize it.

Furthermore, we will only publicize that you received a compensation of 100 million yuan."

Zhao Sanben uttered an "oh" and understood. "This way, I took the 100 million yuan openly and honestly. People thought I donated the 100 million yuan, but in fact, 100 million yuan still went into my pocket. You guys are playing a word game."

"That's pretty much what it means."

Wen Qiang, who was standing by, assisted, "Master Zhao, this is a great opportunity to gain both fame and fortune, and benefit all the people. I think it's quite good."

Zhao Sanben nodded and sneered, "Of course it's good. Not only did you save 50 million, but you also tied me, Zhao Sanben, to your Beishan car. How could it be bad?"

Zhu Hongwen said: "Master Zhao, you are wrong. We are not kidnapping you, we are inviting you to get in the car.

Beishan has had some problems in recent years, but we cannot ignore its foundation. Ten years ago, who in the country didn’t know about our Beishan?

It's in some trouble now, but I believe it's only temporary. All it needs is an opportunity, a chance to soar again. Don't you want to witness Beishan's history with us?"

Zhao Sanben said disdainfully, "Witnessing history is tempting, but we have nearly 300 cities across the country. While you're developing, others aren't standing still. Are you so sure Beishan will soar again?"