121: Chapter 121: Day 1 End

What surprised Vice Governor Meng Guangming even more was that the advertisement for Deep Blue Food could actually air directly on CCTV.

One must know that since CCTV officially launched its advertising bidding in 1994, a certain liquor company from Dongshan Province won the first "Bid King" title in 1995 with 30.79 million yuan.

Ever since then, CCTV advertising has become a highly sought-after commodity.

Advertising slots during the hourly time checks or the 7:30 weather forecast are not something just any township enterprise can secure.

However, Vice Governor Meng Guangming only paused for a moment before he stopped speculating.

Before arriving, Vice Governor Meng Guangming had reviewed Sun Ning's resume and knew he had a background in the ministries.

He guessed that Deep Blue should be an investment that Sun Ning had secured through the Development and Reform Commission.

Thinking about it this way, everything that seemed unreasonable could be explained.

"It seems Comrade Sun Ning has done his homework and has a thorough grasp of the enterprise's operations."

"This old comrade here needs to learn a lot from you!"

"Deep Blue's development plan is very innovative. I believe Heyang is about to have another leader in the food industry."

"I hope Zhongzhou City will also gain another listed company."

At that time, not only were those business owners obsessed with going public, but the government was also pursuing listed companies.

Sometimes, the number of listed companies in a prefecture-level city became a factor for cities to compare against each other.

Sun Ning smiled modestly and replied: "Mishui Township only has these few enterprises, which is why I know them relatively well. We are also committed to serving the people and serving enterprises, ensuring that Deep Blue Food is well-supported so it has no worries, and making whatever contributions we can for Zhongzhou and Heyang."

It wasn't that Sun Ning was just spouting high-sounding rhetoric; it was really because Vice Governor Meng Guangming had praised him too highly.

How would the various leaders behind him perceive that?

Is it only you, Comrade Sun Ning, who has outstanding abilities?

The first stop in Mishui Township made the leaders very satisfied.

As they were leaving, General Manager Li Tao pulled Sun Ning aside.

"Township Head Sun, regarding Shang Rou..."

"Rest assured, Shang Rou has just finished coordinating the work and hasn't had time to communicate with you yet. Shang Rou recognizes your abilities."

Only then did General Manager Li Tao truly set his heart at ease.

He had thought that Shang Rou was dissatisfied with him because his promotional efforts were not up to par.

In reality, he had sought funding from the group headquarters for promotions a while ago, but it had been rejected.

No reason was given at the time.

With no other choice, General Manager Li Tao could only focus on product distribution.

Now, he learned from Sun Ning that the group headquarters had already laid out all the promotional channels.

With his mind at ease, General Manager Li Tao belatedly realized just how massive the promotional scale for Deep Blue Food was.

He hurriedly asked: "Will it really be broadcast on CCTV after 7:30?"

It was no wonder he was so excited.

Deep Blue Food was an entirely independent legal entity.

He, General Manager Li Tao, was the General Manager of Deep Blue Food.

If Deep Blue Food really went public, then the person ringing the bell would be him.

What a great honor that would be.

"General Manager Li Tao, rest assured, just wait for Deep Blue to become a huge hit. However, production and product quality must be strictly controlled."

"Once there is a problem with product quality, you should know the consequences."

When it's time to keep someone grounded, you have to give them a nudge, lest General Manager Li Tao get carried away.

"Yes, yes, yes, I guarantee I will strictly control the product quality."

After saying these few words, Sun Ning hurriedly caught up with the main group and left.

Lunch was eaten at the Township Government, a simple working meal.

At that time, there weren't such strict restrictions on working meals, so Sun Ning naturally followed the crowd.

It was just a meal; as long as people enjoyed it and didn't waste food, that was enough.

Even he himself liked to find local specialties to eat whenever he went to a new place.

After the meal, everyone went to the only hotel in the township to rest.

Fatty Wang didn't go to Zhongzhou much anymore; his focus was now on Mishui Township.

In Zhongzhou, he was nobody, but in Mishui Township, he was the one and only.

The entire hotel suspended operations today; don't ask, because if you do, it was the owner's own wish.

In fact, the hotel had suspended operations since yesterday.

Yesterday, personnel from the County Party Committee Office came to provide guidance on accommodation issues, including but not limited to security, fire safety, hot water, and bed sheets.

As for the expenses, it was just at cost price.

Fatty Wang was happy to see this happen.

Not to mention having the township and even the county remember his favor, just the fact that these people stayed here was enough for him to brag about for ten years.

Moreover, even if Mishui Township had a second or third hotel in the future.

He would still be the signature of Mishui Township.

Who wouldn't want to come and soak up some good luck in a room where a Vice Governor and a Mayor had stayed?

In the afternoon, the joint study and inspection delegation headed to the commercial street and the Mishui Township Government Service Hall.

Originally, this wasn't the main focus, but after Sun Ning's report, the leaders immediately gave new instructions.

In fact, this trip was the main battlefield for publicity and the provincial TV Station.

The most important material they needed was all here.

Then there was Vice Governor Meng Guangming's affirmation of the work in Mishui Township.

And his expectations for the Government Service Hall.

In the evening, it wasn't a regular working meal.

The chefs were famous local cooks found by the County Party Committee Office, and it was still held at the Township Government.

Logically speaking, Sun Ning didn't have the qualifications to sit at the main table.

However, he was called to the main table by Vice Governor Meng Guangming.

The leaders didn't come to Mishui Township to arrange seating or just drink a little wine.

Which department head came without a mission?

Some were here to learn, others to inspect.

This was work arranged by provincial leaders; they had to write reports to submit after they returned.

In the total of two days, besides walking around and looking, they rarely had a chance to speak with Sun Ning.

Therefore, this banquet became the place for everyone to have in-depth exchanges.

But Sun Ning didn't dare to enjoy it like that; he positioned himself in the role of pouring tea and water.

Of course, he also welcomed any questions raised by the leaders.

Vice Governor Meng Guangming sat at the main table, happily accepting everyone's toasts.

However, he mostly just took sips.

Only when Sun Ning toasted him did he finish a glass.

After three rounds of drinks and the meal was winding down, everyone who had been busy all day was arranged to rest.

In the lobby of Fatty Wang's hotel, Sun Ning didn't dare to leave.

He said to Secretary Xue Hongtao beside him: "Party Secretary, you've been busy all day, you should go back and rest first!"

Secretary Xue Hongtao didn't decline; he was older, and a day of high-intensity work was a bit too much for him.

Furthermore, everyone was here for Sun Ning, so his presence here didn't make much sense.

Secretary Xue Hongtao greeted Secretary Wang Shengli and County Head Feng Yubin before leaving.

None of the three dared to leave, in case a leader got interested and wanted to hear a work report.

One must know that the people who came today included Deputy Secretary Zhao Weicai and Gao Feng.

These hosts could only wait to be summoned by the leaders.

For example, just a moment ago, Director Liu Weimin had called County Head Feng Yubin away; it was normal for a mayor to talk to a county head about work.

Sun Ning guessed it must be about the construction of the Government Service Hall in Gongfan County.

After County Head Feng Yubin left, Sun Ning and Secretary Wang Shengli looked at each other.

Who could have thought that he would be the first one called away?

It was fortunate that it was Gao Feng who called him away.

Not long after, Secretary Wang Shengli was also called away; Deputy Secretary Zhao Weicai wanted to talk to him.

Well, a deputy secretary talking to a secretary was also normal.

It was likely that Deputy Secretary Zhao Weicai had waited for Gao Feng to finish his selection before calling Secretary Wang Shengli.

When Fatty Wang saw that only Sun Ning was left, he hurriedly brought over a glass of honey water.

"Township Head, this will help with the alcohol..."

Sun Ning looked at Fatty Wang with some amusement.

Did he really think he had been left out in the cold by the leaders?

Sun Ning knew that he would also be called away, and the one calling him would be Vice Governor Meng Guangming.