Qi Tongwei: Sign-in relationship started during student days

Chapter 459 Drawing Lots

Kyoto, a reception hall in South China Sea.

Zhong Wei met with the top leaders of Hanjiang Province and Jianghai Province.

The two provinces were under his charge and were both located in the north. He specially brought the two together while they were in Beijing for a meeting.

"Lao Pei, Hua Bo, how is the flood situation in your two provinces? Is everything okay?"

Pei Yihong, secretary of the Hanjiang Provincial Party Committee, said: "Fortunately, we are located on high ground, so we suffered a little damage, but overall it is not a big deal."

Liu Huabo from Jianghai Province said: "My situation is similar. The flooding problem is not serious and is currently under control."

Zhong Wei asked again: "How is the reform going?"

Pei Yihong and Liu Huabo looked at each other, waiting for the other to speak first.

Zhong Wei directly called out the question, "Old Pei, how are the situations in your northern cities, especially Wenshan, now?"

Pei Yihong sighed and replied, "Wang Xiaoer, the New Year is getting worse every year. Several Chinese companies in the city are running at a loss year after year, and the work of attracting foreign investment is also progressing slowly."

Zhong Wei nodded and looked at Liu Huabo. "Huabo, what's the situation over there? You should be more optimistic than Lao Pei. After all, Mingyang City's development is among the best in the country. Mingyang City's GDP is almost catching up with an entire western province. Absorbing millions of laid-off workers shouldn't be a problem."

Liu Huabo said: "I rely entirely on Mingyang City for support, and the surrounding cities are doing pretty well.

We've already absorbed two million laid-off workers, but with a population of just seven million, restructuring the heavy industry is no easy task. To be honest, workers are going to the municipal and provincial governments every day to file complaints."

Zhong Wei sighed, "Promoting a market economy is the fundamental principle, and reform is necessary.

If you change yourself, you still have a chance of survival. If you wait for others to force you to change, you will die. I went to Handong a while ago. Handong has developed very well in recent years. The economy has been booming and it is full of vitality.

Pei Yihong said, "I've heard that Haizhou was doing quite well recently. Coincidentally, we also have a city near the sea, so we're planning to send some cadres there to learn from them and see if there are any projects that might be suitable for us."

"Well, this is a good idea. We should not limit ourselves to Haizhou or Handong. We can look at the whole country and the whole world.

Not only should they be sent to Handong, but they can also study in several southern provinces, and also visit more abroad. It's definitely not enough to work in isolation. Oh, and I also recruited a cadre from Handong who is good at economics. Take a look and see if you need him." Zhong Wei gave the secretary a look, and the latter immediately took out two documents and handed them to Liu Huabo and Pei Yihong.

"I specially had someone investigate his resume and achievements, and they're quite impressive. I had to talk to Comrade Jiyun about this, and even spent quite a bit of money on betrothal gifts, before I finally managed to get him here. If you're interested, just make an offer, and the highest bidder wins."

Zhong Wei picked up the teacup, looking relaxed and contented, like a father-in-law marrying off his daughter.

The two took the information and quickly browsed through it.

The talents recommended by the Chinese members must have outstanding qualities.

After seeing this, both of them couldn't take their eyes off.

They are indeed very capable in economics and young, but these things are attractive to them, but not very much.

The only thing that attracted them was the column about Qi Tongwei's marriage.

His wife, Luo Qian, is currently the vice president of the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce and president of Shengtian Group.

Below is also detailed information about Shengtian Group, a multinational corporation with a market capitalization of nearly 20 billion.

This is a hot commodity.

As the top leaders of a province, they are in charge of tens of millions of people. They have plenty of talented people under them and no shortage of people who are good at economics. However, even a good cook cannot cook without rice.

What good is it to be a great businessman? Can you attract businesses and foreign investment?

Many cadres don’t even know how to communicate with foreign businessmen.

Pei Yihong spoke first, "Commissioner Zhong, I want this person. On behalf of the millions of people in Beishan, I thank you."

"Hey, hey, hey, Old Pei, you're being unethical. Your Hanjiang Province's economy is much stronger than our Jianghai Province. We in Nantie City need this comrade even more." After saying this, Liu Huabo imitated Pei Yihong and said, "Commissioner Zhong, on behalf of the millions of people in Nantie City, thank you."

"Hey, hey, you all are trying to get something for nothing, right? I tell you, it's impossible. Bring the betrothal gifts, and the highest bidder will win." Zhong Wei said unhappily.

How can you marry a wife without giving a betrothal gift?

For the sake of Qi Tongwei, he gave two national-level projects to Handong.

Pei Yihong complained, "Commissioner, please tell me what conditions you want. But first, I have to report to you that Hanjiang Province has nothing. It only has twelve cities and four million laid-off workers crying out for food."

Liu Huabo followed up, "We in Jianghai Province have two million more people than Hanjiang Province. So, if we're talking about difficulties, I'm in a much more difficult situation."

Zhong Wei was speechless. He finally understood that these two old guys were definitely stingy.

Thinking that he couldn't get any benefits from them, Zhong Wei said helplessly: "Okay, I get it, you two are just two poor guys, okay, I'll give you the people, and I don't care how to distribute them, you two can have a debate or a fight.

But I have a premise: when they go down, they must not be wronged. And there's another matter. Comrade Jiyun is here to help. He's in the back, so you can see he's going to take over as well."

The two of them then turned to the back and saw another cadre.

Pei Yihong smiled and said, "That's no problem. Comrade Jiyun is here to support us, not just to make a connection. I will make sure everything is properly arranged for them.

It just so happens that I want to adjust the team in Beishan and let them go together. Comrade Huabo, please bear with it a little.

You have Mingyang City, a city with a GDP comparable to that of a province. Six million laid-off workers is nothing, but I can't do that. Four million is a huge burden."

Liu Huabo didn't like what he heard. "Old Pei, I have Mingyang City. Ningchuan is no worse than Mingyang City. Besides, each of your six southern cities is capable of standing on its own and has balanced development. How dare you compete with me for it?"

Zhong Wei didn't say anything, just drank his tea calmly and watched the two provincial governors arguing with each other.

Whoever takes over Qi Tongwei will have the opportunity to indirectly obtain foreign investment. If handled well, it will be no problem to drive the GDP by hundreds of billions.

Looking at the entire Han River, there are not many cities along the river with a GDP exceeding 100 billion.

Neither of them will let go easily, both publicly and privately.

"Okay, okay, Comrade Huabo, let's not argue about this. How about this? My Beishan happens to border your Nantie City. I'll put him in Beishan, and then we can help each other. What do you think?"

"How about this, I'll put him in Nantie, and I'll definitely help Beishan."

Pei Yihong was stunned. "Comrade Hua Bo, if this is the case, we won't be able to reach an agreement even if we talk about it tomorrow. How about we stop arguing and leave it to fate?"

“How can I leave it to fate?”

"Stupid method, drawing lots."

Liu Huabo was stunned. "Isn't this a bit hasty?"

"You don't agree, so no matter how much I say, it's useless. Leave it to fate. Is that okay?"

Zhong Wei was amused and interjected, "I think it's okay."

...

Ten minutes later, Pei Yihong walked out of the meeting room with a smile on his face, leaving Liu Huabo angry.

"That was sloppy. This old guy tricked me. He cheated. He definitely cheated."

Zhong Wei smiled and patted Liu Huabo on the shoulder. "Huabo, you've lost the bet. Don't worry. We agreed on mutual assistance. I'll also give this young comrade a heads-up. I'll also help Nantie City when the time comes. We can't just leave millions of laid-off workers alone."

Liu Huabo felt a little better. "Then, Commissioner Zhong, I'll leave this matter to you."

"Do not worry."

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