"No!" Qi Yu curled her lips, "I am a Christmas beauty."
Fang Zhicheng thanked him sincerely: "Thank you."
Qi Yu was slightly stunned, waved his hand, and said: "This is what you deserve. If it weren't for you, firstly, I wouldn't have the chance to see that rough stone, and secondly, I wouldn't have the funds to buy that rough stone."
Fang Zhicheng waved his hand and said, "I not only thank you for the dividends from the raw stone, but also thank you for the 4 billion investment project."
Qi Yu smiled and said calmly: "The distribution of raw stone dividends is a private matter, and the 4 billion project is a public matter. Private matters can be decided by emotions, but public matters must be handled impartially. That project is not something I can decide. It needs to be collectively reviewed by the board of directors. Even if it is passed now, I hope that the Dongtai government can abide by its promise and improve the infrastructure of the Dongtai government in accordance with the plan of Oriental Dubai Dongtai. In fact, what we are most concerned about is the promise you made in terms of the system. Can Dongtai really give us investors an open and fair market environment?"
Fang Zhicheng thought to himself that Qi Yu had indeed mentioned the most critical issue. Many foreign-funded enterprises have seen the huge potential of the mainland, but have been reluctant to enter because of many factors caused by the physical structure. Although China has entered the WTO for many years, there are still many barriers in trade that have not been broken, especially the government's excessive intervention in the market, which leads to foreign-funded enterprises often having difficulty acclimatizing after entering the mainland.
Fang Zhicheng had thought of this problem a long time ago, and he quickly made a promise: "Please rest assured, Qi's Group. Secretary Song has been actively working with the province to build Dongtai into the city's first economic system reform demonstration area. The concept of free trade zones has been popular internationally. With the support of the city, Dongtai has begun to strive to apply for a free trade zone. It is difficult to apply for a free trade zone, but it is still very promising to apply for a comprehensive bonded zone."
Comprehensive bonded areas are special customs supervision areas established inland with bonded port functions. They are very attractive to domestic enterprises with import and export needs and foreign enterprises engaged in international trade. Because if you engage in corresponding business in such areas, you can legally avoid taxes. This is a transitional policy of China's gradual opening up after joining the WTO in 2001.
Once Dongtai is able to successfully apply for it, it will be a huge benefit for companies like Qi Group that are engaged in business trade, procurement, and re-export trade, which is far more attractive than other promises.
Qi Yu thought to herself that Fang Zhicheng was very smart. She expressed her concerns in a subtle way, and Fang Zhicheng pointed out the key point. She smiled softly and said, "Qi Group has signed an investment agreement with the Yinzhou government. It is expected that the first batch of funds will be injected into Dongtai County in April next year. We will carry out the project construction in an orderly manner according to the commitment in the investment plan. At the same time, we also hope that the government can actively fulfill its obligations."
Fang Zhicheng heard some doubt in Qi Yu's tone, but from Qi Yu's perspective, this was not wrong. After all, the Chinese government does have many problems now, especially in attracting investment. After introducing funds, some governments often delay in fulfilling the government's terms.
Fang Zhicheng felt a little nervous, thinking that although it was easy to attract investment, he had to follow up on the implementation of policies in the later stage, so as not to discourage the attracted enterprises, causing the image of investment promotion to deteriorate and forming a vicious circle.
Many governments now make exaggerated promises in the early stages of attracting investment, but turn their backs on them after the funds arrive, using various excuses. This is why Dongtai County's previous investment promotion work stagnated.
Fang Zhicheng had an idea in his mind and decided to set up a project service department within the China Merchants Group, which would mainly provide follow-up services to key enterprises attracted and help them coordinate the implementation of subsequent policies.
When it was almost time to get off work, Fang Zhicheng received a call from Qi Yun, who asked him to go to her office. Her tone was a little abnormal and full of desolation.
Ten minutes later, Fang Zhicheng pushed open the door of Qi Yun's office and saw that she looked pale. He asked with concern, "Chief Qi, are you feeling unwell? Do you want me to take you to the hospital?"
Qi Yun waved her hand, handed a document to Fang Zhicheng, and said calmly: "Take a look at the resolution of the county magistrate's office meeting today."
Fang Zhicheng glanced at him for a few times, frowned, and asked in confusion: "Luo Hui was promoted to deputy county magistrate?"
Qi Yun nodded, her tone somewhat unwilling, and said, "Keep reading."
Fang Zhicheng said coldly: "Are you also in charge of attracting investment?"
Qi Yun sighed and said, "At today's county magistrate meeting, on the one hand, the city party committee organization department notified Luo Hui of his appointment, and on the other hand, the division of tasks for the deputy county magistrates was adjusted."
Fang Zhicheng asked in confusion: "County Magistrate Sun's idea?"
Qi Yun sneered and said, "How can County Magistrate Sun stop Secretary Qian's decision? County Magistrate Sun must be having a headache right now. I'm just saying hello to you today. Tomorrow I will hand over my work to Luo Hui. If you have anything to report in the future, just report to him."
Fang Zhicheng had been working well with Qi Yun during this period, and had gained her support and trust. He did not expect that his boss would be replaced in a blink of an eye, and he was very depressed. His eyes flashed with a gleam, and he said in a deep voice: "County Magistrate Qi, you don't need to be too discouraged. County Magistrate Luo is not suitable to be the deputy county magistrate in charge of attracting investment. You will still need to bear the corresponding responsibilities at that time."
Chapter 0199: First confrontation with Luo Hui
On the first day of his appointment, Deputy County Mayor Luo Hui went to the Investment Promotion Bureau for research. After meeting with all the employees in the bureau, he held a small meeting in the small conference room. Director of the Investment Promotion Bureau Fang Zhicheng and three deputy directors attended the meeting. At the meeting, Luo Hui spoke freely and conveyed the opinions of the county party committee and county government leaders on Dongtai County's investment promotion work. At the same time, he expressed his analysis of Dongtai's current investment promotion situation and made prospects for future development.
Luo Hui smiled and said softly, "Attracting investment has now become the most critical task of the county government. If you have any difficulties, you can tell me. I will provide you with logistical services. No matter who has any questions, you can report to me directly. I will do my best for you and do everything well... Comrade Zhicheng, how about you say a few words?"
Fang Zhicheng pondered Luo Hui's thoughts. Today's research meeting seemed to be going smoothly, but the signal was obvious. Luo Hui was expressing, either explicitly or implicitly, that his future work focus would be mostly on the work of the Investment Promotion Bureau. If analyzed in depth, it was a bit inappropriate, because as the deputy county magistrate in charge, the general practice was to step in to solve major problems in the area under his charge, and there was a sense of taking on too much between the lines of Luo Hui's words.
Anyone can report to him across the chain of command. Could it be that he wants to take complete control of the China Merchants Group and then sideline himself
Luo Hui had a sharp vision. He saw that Fang Zhicheng had only been in the China Merchants Group for a short time and did not have sufficient control. Taking this opportunity to intervene in the work of the China Merchants Group would undoubtedly be a good way to divide and weaken the power in Fang Zhicheng's hands.
Fang Zhicheng has good abilities, but if he were to change from a general to a soldier, how strong would his combat effectiveness be
Luo Hui kept casting friendly glances at the three deputy directors, and this was his underlying intention.
Fang Zhicheng coughed lightly and smiled faintly: "County Magistrate Luo, first of all, I would like to thank the leaders of the county party committee and county government for their attention to investment promotion. I believe that with you as our supervisor, Dongtai County's investment promotion situation will surely flourish in the future. Secondly, I will also give County Magistrate Luo a military order to ensure that all tasks and targets issued by the superior departments are completed, and strive to achieve a great harvest in the coming year."
Luo Hui was slightly stunned, thinking to himself that Fang Zhicheng was quite courageous. Seeing that he wanted to divide his authority, he immediately expressed his intention to issue a military order. He touched his chin, realizing that Fang Zhicheng was not so easy to be bullied, and his verbal counterattack was extremely sharp.
As soon as Fang Zhicheng finished speaking, Li Hui took the opportunity to chime in and said, "County Magistrate Luo, although the Investment Promotion Bureau has just started, under the leadership of Director Fang, we have made a sprint at the end of the year and achieved good results, which has also laid an excellent foundation for next year's work. Please rest assured, County Magistrate Luo, we will definitely actively surround Director Fang and add fuel to the good investment promotion situation in Dongtai County."
Luo Hui frowned inadvertently, a little surprised. Li Hui's words made her attitude very clear. It was obvious that she wanted to stand by Fang Zhicheng's side and advance and retreat with him.
"Although the China Merchants Group has only been independently listed for a short time and the company is young, it is full of energy. Comrade Zhicheng and Comrade Li Hui's words have reassured me." Luo Hui blew the tea leaves suspended in the teacup, smiled faintly, and said, "As the deputy county magistrate in charge of attracting investment, I can't just sit there and do nothing. Comrade Zhicheng, you should make a habit of reporting your work every day in the future and send the completion status of the investment promotion task indicators to my mobile phone via text message. I hope to understand the situation of the China Merchants Group in more detail. I also hope that you don't find it troublesome. This is a kind of supervision, and I also hope that your daily work can be quantified."
Fang Zhicheng frowned slightly, thinking that Luo Hui was quite cunning. It seemed that he was concerned about the investment promotion work, but in fact, he was putting pressure on himself in disguise. He reported his work once a day and sent all the task indicators to Luo Hui. It seemed that he was taking care of every detail, but in fact, wasn't he increasing the workload in disguise
Li Hui was also worried for Fang Zhicheng, secretly sighing at Luo Hui's experience. He always had the upper hand to put pressure on Fang Zhicheng, but his reasons were sufficient. Not only did it not make people feel that he was bullying the weak, but it made people feel that Luo Hui was sincere and only wanted to do a good job in Dongtai's investment promotion.
Fang Zhicheng sneered in his heart, but the corners of his mouth showed an arc. He turned his head to Guo He and said lightly: "Leave this matter to Comrade Guo He. He is in charge of the work of the Supervision and Guidance Section and is most clear about the completion of the task indicators."
When Guo He saw Fang Zhicheng kick the ball to his feet, he said "hmm" with a forced smile.
Seeing that Fang Zhicheng was so cunning and unable to find any handle on him for the time being, Luo Hui felt as if he had punched into cotton.
Guo He was Qian Dechen's spy in the China Merchants Group and was in the same camp as Luo Hui. Luo Hui wanted to put pressure on Fang Zhicheng, but he didn't expect Fang Zhicheng to be quick-witted and put the pressure on Guo He instead. His method of pointing east and hitting west was extremely clever.
Although Fang Zhicheng had only been in the officialdom for more than a year, he had been serving Song Wendi and was accustomed to such dangerous verbal confrontations. Although Luo Hui was calm and composed, he did not expect Fang Zhicheng to be so calm and composed, and to resolve all the difficulties he threw at him one by one.
The battle of words requires wisdom and flexible thinking. If you accidentally fall into someone else's verbal trap, you will often lose more than you gain.