In the following week, mainstream media in the province such as Jiangdong Daily, Huatian Metropolis Daily, Oriental Evening News, as well as official newspapers such as Procuratorate Daily, Discipline Inspection Commission, People's Public Security News, and Jiangdong Legal News reported on Wen Huaiming's deeds. In particular, the photo of the quicksand between his fingers was reprinted many times, causing great repercussions among the broad masses of cadres and the people.
Public opinion created momentum, and Wen Huaiming was involuntarily becoming a symbolic figure in Jiangdong's anti-corruption efforts in a very short period of time. In a sense, he was also a banner erected in front of Yu Peidong and Xu Fuyan, which not only demonstrated their majesty but also attracted swords and guns.
But as a chess piece that cannot control its own destiny, such an opportunity is also a huge pie that many people chase after all their lives but cannot get. Wen Huaiming is very self-aware and cooperates with the propaganda work of this public opinion war with the greatest sincerity and energy. When he was interviewed, his words were refined and logical, and his gestures and humor were just right, which swept away the negative impression of the public that officials were slick and empty. Especially when he talked about the direction of reform and development on the economic channel of Jiangdong TV Station, he was dressed in a straight suit, white shirt, full forehead, thick black hair, and sat and discussed with several experts in the province. His gestures showed the image of a knowledgeable and vigorous new generation official.
Of course, Wen Liang's planning and guidance were indispensable behind the scenes. Wen Huaiming himself was a writer and had solid theoretical research in the Policy Research Office for many years. The only thing he lacked was a clear understanding of the future direction of the economy and a high-level macro-control - this had nothing to do with his personal ability. In the winter of 1995, there were less than a dozen people in the country who could see the future path clearly.
Crossing the river by feeling the stones is not just a slogan. The profound meaning it contains almost covers every aspect of China's economy, military and people's livelihood in the next twenty years.
Wen Liang, who had lived two lives, was not lacking in knowledge in this area. The father and son often talked all night long. Wen Liang explained the current situation and trends of the domestic economy from the shallow to the deep, from the small to the big, and comprehensively and profoundly. Wen Huaiming had been immersed in this for many years, and what he lacked was just the finishing touch. He often heard something and suddenly understood it. His skills and knowledge in practical operations and details were incomparable to Wen Liang. He picked up the loopholes in Wen Liang's words and filled in the gaps. After a few days, both of them felt that they had gained a lot.
Therefore, when Wen Huaiming put forward his views on the current predicament of state-owned enterprise reform in a discussion with economic experts, although he did not immediately receive much approval and appreciation, it also attracted enough attention. It is reported that Mr. Han Chaoping, a professor, doctoral supervisor and famous economist at Jiangdong University, has expressed great approval of some of Wen Huaiming's reform theories in public. As a senior think tank of the provincial party committee and government, and a guest of Yu Peidong and Wu Wenyue, once Han Chaoping's words were heard, the three words "Wen Huaiming" carried more weight.
In just a few months, Wen Huaiming caused a sensation in the Jiangdong officialdom for the second time.
Such an encounter, let alone in a small Qingzhou, even in the whole Jiangdong Province, there has been only one person who has had such an experience in the past ten years. So some people are jealous, some are envious, some are cursing, and some are furious. But no matter what, all the people involved in the situation understand that as long as there are no major accidents, no one can stop this rising star from shining.
The trend is unstoppable!
Wen Huaiming put down the newspaper in his hand, sat on the sofa, and said to Niu Guiqing behind the desk with a wry smile: "This reporter's article is too much... Secretary Niu, in fact, this case in Shunyi has become what it is under your leadership. I just took advantage of it. Now that the province is promoting it like this, I really don't deserve it..."
Niu Guiqing laughed and said, "Without you standing up in the granary, how could we have successfully closed the case? Besides, promoting you is also promoting Qingzhou, and we are all proud of it. If it were me, Old Niu, the photos I took would have been horrible. Secretary Xu wouldn't have to slam the table, I would have to walk with my head in my hands..."
Niu Guiqing is in charge of the work of the Discipline Inspection Commission. He is usually serious and seems to be a bit ruthless, but he is always gentle to Wen Huaiming and sometimes even makes a joke with him.
Wen Huaiming naturally understood that it was because of Zuo Yuxi that Niu Guiqing treated him as his own, but he actually knew that the one who really played the crucial role of a bond was Wen Liang, who was increasingly difficult for him as a father to understand.
"I was just lucky. I didn't expect the reporter from the provincial newspaper to take photos and publish them without my consent..."
Niu Guiqing smiled slightly. He knew very well the purpose of Wen Huaiming's visit. It was just to eliminate the possible misunderstanding between the two. The Shunyi grain case involved a wide range of people and was unfathomable. He had no desire to jump in. He closed the case and withdrew from it. With his qualifications and the status of the head of the special case team, how could he be left out when the merits were rewarded? As for the struggles at the top, he knew that the greater the benefits, the greater the risks. At his age, he no longer had the courage to gamble. Safeguarding everything was the first priority. Therefore, he didn't mind at all that the province pushed Wen Huaiming!
Wen Huaiming knew the risks involved, but he had no choice but to be tied to Yu Peidong's chariot. He was still young, and if he didn't seize such a good opportunity, he would definitely feel regretful many years later. The two chatted with each other, and after basically understanding each other's attitude, Wen Huaiming breathed a sigh of relief and said goodbye.
Niu Guiqing held the pen and tapped on the spread paper, falling into deep thought for a moment.
While Wen Huaiming was busy building his reputation, Wen Liang had already started to advance his business without stopping. On November 19, Qinghe Catering Co., Ltd. was officially established. It rented a 300-square-meter office on the 15th floor of Times Building, No. 112 Changsheng Road, Huashan District, Qingzhou's most prosperous commercial district. According to Wen Liang's plan, the office was renovated and divided into dozens of office positions with transparent perforated glass. Eight large gold-plated characters "healthy, refreshing, delicious and fresh" were engraved on the wall at the entrance, indicating the corporate culture of this company that has not yet taken shape. Dozens of square meters in the left corner are reserved for use as a reception room. The semi-elliptical design has sofas and desks placed around the floor-to-ceiling windows. A few fresh potted plants bring a touch of green. Through the windows, you can overlook the busyness and prosperity of Qingzhou.
The whole office is full of the capable, simple and yet grand style of modern times. It was really refreshing in Qingzhou in 1995. Even the president of the company that contracted the decoration came over to take pictures and prepared to put them in the company as a model.
Wen Liang only came over for a visit at the beginning, and then he became a hands-off boss. He had already explained the development model of Qinghe Soy Milk to Ning Xi in great detail. With this business genius from Wharton in charge, Wen Liang could safely turn his energy to the acquisition of Yishan Mineral Water Factory.
His plan was to take over this shaky, deficit-ridden water plant with capital operations alone without using a single cent of cash - and even if he wanted to acquire it with real money, he had no money at all!
This is where Yang Yihang’s role is reflected!
Recently, Yang Dabo has become active in the officialdom again. Several detailed development plans for Yishan County in the next five years have been placed on Xu Fuyan's desk through Wen Huaiming, but Secretary Xu has been spending more time in the province than in Qingzhou recently, so he has not had time to review them. This also made Yang Yihang's mind become uneasy in the fear of gain and loss. He is a person who has lost everything, and the cold and desolate situation in the world makes him shudder, so once there is an opportunity, he will seize it at all costs!
At all costs!
As soon as Wen Liang got out of school that day, he saw an unexpected person waiting outside the school gate. But thinking about it carefully, it was also expected. In the future, he would have to deal with this big-headed Yang in Yishan, and his identity would not be hidden for long. In this case, he might as well inform him as soon as possible.
The two found a nearby restaurant. As soon as the waiter who took the order left, Yang and his party got straight to the point and said, "I heard from Director Zuo that Young Master Wen wants to do some business in Yishan?"
Wen Liang had already guessed that it was Zuo Yuxi who had let him know, otherwise Yang Yihang wouldn't have come to his house today. He smiled and said, "I don't know how to do business, but a friend of mine recently resigned and wanted to start a small business. I wonder if Secretary Yang has any connections?"
Yang Yihang was overjoyed when he heard "Secretary Yang". He was a man of strong mind, but he was frightened by the huge gap between ups and downs. He was a little impatient: "That's easy. Yishan is rich in resources, labor is cheap, and agricultural and aquatic products are the best in Qingzhou. Whether you want to engage in transportation or contracting, it's a good business..."
“What if we build a water plant?”
Yang Yihang had indeed done his homework. He said with embarrassment, "There is a mineral water factory in Yishan, but the sales are not good and the market competition is too fierce. It is about to close down. If your friend is interested in doing this, I am afraid... I am afraid..."
Wen Liang smiled slightly: "Since the local water plant in Yishan is in a downturn, and my friend wants to enter this industry, we are both interested, so why don't we sit down and discuss the possibility of acquisition. Secretary Yang, what do you think?"
Yang and his entourage were confused about Wen Liang's thoughts and hesitated. If he agreed to it, but lost money in the future, who knew if he would settle the score later? However, since it was their first cooperation, if Wen Liang insisted, he had to find a way to do it well, otherwise he would be kicked off the boat before he even got on board, which would be a real death sentence...
"Okay, if the organization really arranges for me to work in Yishan, everything will be done according to Master Wen's wishes. Although the water plant is collectively owned, it is losing so much money that selling it out will do good for the people of Yishan."