44: Chapter 44 Gao Feng is coming to support Sun Ning

"Hey, Vice-County Mayor Pi Yingshi might think his attitude has moved the investors."

This remark was somewhat disrespectful to the leader.

That wasn't even a veiled dig at the leader; it was a blatant, straightforward mockery.

Upon hearing Sun Ning's tone, Secretary Wang Shengli was terrified, fearing that he might cause the investors to withdraw.

Shortly after Sun Ning departed, a comrade from the Second Comprehensive Section of the Municipal Government called to say that Executive Vice Mayor Gao Feng would be attending the ceremony.

He had secretly encouraged Vice-County Mayor Pi Yingshi to get the Zhongzhou Daily Newspaper to provide coverage, which was also already arranged.

The stage had already been set; if the investors didn't show up, it wouldn't just be a laughing matter.

It would be a political incident.

As the County Mayor in charge of the economy, he would definitely be held accountable.

Secretary Wang Shengli stood up from his seat, picked up Sun Ning's teacup, and headed over to refill it for him.

Sun Ning naturally and politely tried to stop him.

Secretary Wang Shengli laughed heartily: "I'm getting old. After sitting for so long, I need to stand up and stretch my bones. Besides, old Pi is being a bit petty."

"Vice-County Mayor Pi Yingshi is working hard for the development of Gongfan County, and the investors surely see that."

"Yes, they see it, they definitely see it!"

Secretary Wang Shengli breathed a sigh of relief. He was truly afraid that this person, who was highly suspected to be a scion of a powerful family, would get angry.

When people like this act like jerks, they'll flip the table without a second thought.

The longer Secretary Wang Shengli spent with Sun Ning, the more he liked him.

Humble, capable, knowing when to advance or retreat, having a strong background, and showing him respect.

With all these virtues combined, what upright leader wouldn't like him?

Sun Ning was more or less aware of the change in Secretary Wang Shengli's attitude, which was also the reason he came.

"County Mayor, I heard that the investors might not want to sign with the County Government; after all, they decided to go to the township from the very beginning."

"At tomorrow's signing ceremony, the investors will announce to the media that they will initially invest 100 million in Gongfan County, with a total investment of 300 million."

"Haha, Officer Xiao Sun, you've given me another big surprise. A 300 million investment—our Gongfan County hasn't seen that in two or three years."

Leaders are always like this; they love hearing those big numbers.

They don't really care that this investment might be split into several batches over several years to complete.

Once this figure came out, coupled with the fact that Secretary Wang Shengli received the news a day in advance, he would be able to maximize the benefits in the process.

For example, the "yin-yang" writing style often seen in the media.

One had to know that the Zhongzhou media had already arrived; Secretary Wang Shengli could make arrangements in advance based on this information when hosting those reporters.

He could also submit a report to Gao Feng in advance.

He could also remove certain sensitive items from tomorrow's speech draft.

But Pi Yingjie is different; he would definitely boast about his own contribution to this matter.

He would also be certain that the Deep Blue investment would be settled in the county.

It was just that Sun Ning couldn't be sure what role County Party Committee Secretary Vice Mayor Wang Pingan played here.

As a member of Vice Mayor Wang Pingan's faction, Pi Yingjie would definitely report such a large investment to Vice Mayor Wang Pingan.

He just didn't know if Vice Mayor Wang Pingan would interfere in economic work.

According to the current mainstream trend, the country is vigorously promoting the separation of Party and government.

Generally speaking, investment promotion work is supported by the government, and the County Party Committee usually attends the banquet after the contract is signed to show their importance to the work.

However, not many people really pay attention to these regulations.

Everyone likely tacitly assumes that the County Party Committee Secretary has supreme authority in the county and will take charge of all kinds of work in the entire county.

Someone once said that the power of a County Party Committee Secretary is immense; for example, even if you just have a dream the night before, you can turn it into reality the next day.

Unless the County Mayor of this county is relatively strong and can suppress the County Party Committee Secretary.

And in the struggle between the two Wangs in Gongfan County, Vice Mayor Wang Pingan has always held the upper hand.

Vice Mayor Wang Pingan is a native of Gongfan County, having risen from a staff member in the County Government to the position of County Party Committee Secretary.

His protégés and former subordinates are spread across every corner of Gongfan County, big and small.

Secretary Wang Shengli was transferred to Gongfan County to serve as County Mayor from the Zhongzhou Municipal Government Office.

He has been in Gongfan County for two years, and currently, relying on support from above, he can barely trade a few blows with Vice Mayor Wang Pingan.

Although Sun Ning doesn't intend to get involved in the county's troubles, he still has to consider the feelings of Vice Mayor Wang Pingan.

To outsiders, Sun Ning should belong to Vice Mayor Wang Pingan's faction.

His position as Township Head was arranged by them.

Secretary Wang Shengli was getting more and more excited as he spoke, thinking about how he had inexplicably been brought such a great credit by Sun Ning.

He also thought about the fact that Gao Feng was going to attend the signing ceremony.

Secretary Wang Shengli excitedly told Sun Ning again: "Before you came, the Second Comprehensive Section of the Municipal Government called to say that Mayor Gao would personally sign the agreement."

"I didn't expect Deep Blue's actions to actually stir him."

"It seems that our investment promotion this time has been recognized by the Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Government."

Gao Feng is coming?

Sun Ning didn't expect that his coquettish remarks would actually lead Shang Rou to invite his senior brother.

Shang Rou couldn't really think that he had been bullied in Gongfan County and asked Gao Feng to come and support him, right?

Although he didn't mind exposing his relationship with Gao Feng, it was better not to expose it if possible.

He was just in the process of laying a foundation and only wanted to focus on developing Mishui Township well; he didn't want to get caught in the vortex of power struggles.

Sun Ning also went along with Secretary Wang Shengli and said: "County Mayor, your outstanding ability deserves the regard of the Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Government."

"You little rascal, I'm just benefiting from your good fortune!"

After chatting about things, the two of them started exchanging mutual flattery.

Meanwhile, in a private club converted from a residential house in Gongfan County, four people were playing mahjong.

This house was Pi Xiangyang's private property and also the base of operations for the Pi father and son.

"Old Li, what's going on with you? You can't even handle a young punk!"

The four people playing mahjong were Pi Xiangyang, Cui Mingyuan, Li Jincai, and the person in charge of this club.

The one questioning Li Jincai was Cui Mingyuan.

The truth was that Li Jincai couldn't get involved in the school reconstruction work in Mishui Township at all.

Secretary Xue Hongtao was monitoring this matter the whole time.

Even for the school data reported by Wang Ling, he would spot-check a few of them and conduct on-site inspections himself.

Plus, ever since the previous betrayal, Li Jincai had become somewhat unpopular in Mishui Township.

He personally invited Wang Ling to a banquet, but she politely declined.

"The school renovation project is being watched by Secretary Xue Hongtao from top to bottom; I really can't find any loopholes."

Actually, Li Jincai felt quite wronged himself.

You, Bureau Chief Cui, even called personally and pulled the banner of Young Master Pi, but neither Secretary Xue Hongtao nor Sun Ning paid you any mind.

I'm just a small township deputy secretary, where would I get any authority?

"Useless!"

Pi Xiangyang casually threw down a Five of Dots and cursed loudly.

Li Jincai was different from Cui Mingyuan.

Li Jincai was just a pawn for Vice-County Mayor Pi Yingshi, and Young Master Pi treated Old Li like a household slave.

Li Jincai was very accustomed to Pi Xiangyang's angry scolding.

Those in power are always like this; if they are willing to scold you, it proves they can still use you.

If they aren't even willing to scold you, then you are just trash, and they will throw you away casually.

Therefore, Li Jincai looked at Pi Xiangyang fawningly, bowed his head, and said: "Young Master Pi, even if the school project is lost, it's lost. There is still the township's infrastructure construction where we can make some moves."