421: Chapter 421 The Provincial Party Secretary is Going to Dongjiang City

A moment later, Secretary Wu Qiaoxi arrived.

He originally looked to be in a good mood, holding a bottle of moutai he had cellared for years. However, when he entered and saw Qin Chuan, his expression darkened slightly.

Provincial Party Secretary Zhao Jiasheng personally acted as a peacemaker, saying warmly, "Come, come, you've arrived just in time. Comrade Qin Chuan happens to be here as well, and dinner is about to be served."

In front of the Provincial Party Secretary, one could not leave a bad impression, so Qin Chuan took the initiative to say, "Director Wu, hello. We meet again."

Secretary Wu Qiaoxi nodded. "Secretary Qin, hello."

"Come, come, sit here," Provincial Party Secretary Zhao Jiasheng greeted. "The food is almost ready. We can chat while we eat."

The few of them sat down in the dining room.

Provincial Party Secretary Zhao Jiasheng said with a smile, "Comrade Qiaoxi, this is some fine liquor you have here. We're in for a treat tonight."

Secretary Wu Qiaoxi opened the liquor and poured a glass for everyone.

After a few bites of food and two sips of liquor, Secretary Wu Qiaoxi couldn't help but say, "Secretary Qin, there is something I must say to you in front of Comrade Jiasheng."

Qin Chuan wasn't angry in the slightest and pricked up his ears. "Director Wu, please, say whatever is on your mind."

Secretary Wu Qiaoxi didn't hold back and recounted the matter of the Linge Group's 30-billion-yuan investment. Then, with a face full of regret, he said, "Is our Dongjiang City really so large that it can't accommodate a single paper mill? Although the paper industry has a certain level of pollution, its output value is massive and the tax revenue it brings is also high. The factory could have been built far away from the scenic areas to minimize the impact of pollution."

Qin Chuan smiled. "Director Wu, you might not know this, but the Linge Group couldn't even meet the discharge standards of the new national code. I rejected it because we want both mountains of gold and silver, but also clear waters and green mountains."

In front of the Provincial Party Secretary, Qin Chuan gave a brief explanation of the situation.

After listening, Provincial Party Secretary Zhao Jiasheng nodded in agreement. "Comrade Qin Chuan did nothing wrong. Since the energy consumption is high and the pollution is great, then we don't want that investment."

Since even the Provincial Party Secretary said so, what else could Secretary Wu Qiaoxi say?

Even if he felt a bit aggrieved and uncomfortable in his heart, it wasn't appropriate to show it. He just drank his liquor in silence.

Seeing that something was slightly off with Secretary Wu Qiaoxi, Provincial Party Secretary Zhao Jiasheng asked with a smile, "Comrade Qiaoxi, what's wrong? Drinking in silence isn't right. Come, let's have a toast."

The three men's glasses clinked together softly.

Secretary Wu Qiaoxi took a sip of liquor. He originally didn't want to mention the investment again, but he couldn't help himself. "Secretary Jiasheng, that investment from the Linge Group was a pity. It could have provided a full ten thousand jobs!"

Provincial Party Secretary Zhao Jiasheng chuckled. "Comrade Qiaoxi, it seems you still can't let go of Dongjiang City. I've told you, you're getting older. Don't worry about those things anymore. Rest well and enjoy your retirement. If you're truly bored, you can travel around a bit."

Being told this again, Secretary Wu Qiaoxi felt a bit miserable, hurt, and aggrieved. However, it was difficult to argue back; personal relationship aside, the man was the Provincial Party Secretary.

Noticing Secretary Wu Qiaoxi's expression, Provincial Party Secretary Zhao Jiasheng thought to himself, 'Comrade Qiaoxi, you need to listen to advice. When it's time to let go, you must let go.'

Qin Chuan naturally noticed Secretary Wu Qiaoxi's expression and couldn't help but shake his head with a smile. 'Oh, Wu Qiaoxi, after living a whole lifetime, you still haven't understood one principle: sometimes you have to learn to give up.'

Qin Chuan couldn't resist saying, "Director Wu, Secretary Zhao is right. You should rest well and stop worrying about Dongjiang City's affairs. That is the best choice."

Being lectured by Provincial Party Secretary Zhao Jiasheng was something he just had to endure.

But what right did a young fellow have to lecture him? Secretary Wu Qiaoxi snapped back directly, "Qin Chuan, as the saying goes, 'a man without hair on his lip can't be trusted to do a job well.' You are too young; I don't feel at ease leaving Dongjiang City in your hands."

Since things had been put so bluntly, even in front of the Provincial Party Secretary, some things had to be said. Qin Chuan smiled and said, "Director Wu, what you're saying is incorrect."

"I have the confidence to build Dongjiang City even better. Didn't you hope to bring large investments to Dongjiang City? I asked some friends to invite several entrepreneurs to Dongjiang City for an investment inspection. They will arrive at the Provincial Capital Airport tomorrow at noon. My purpose for coming to the provincial capital this time is for this very matter—to personally pick them up from the airport tomorrow and take them to Dongjiang City."

Secretary Wu Qiaoxi smiled disdainfully. "Secretary Qin, how large is this investment inspection delegation? How much can they invest in Dongjiang City? Three billion? Five billion? Can they meet the standards of the Linge Group? Can they reach thirty billion?"

These days, every place was trying to pull in investment. How could it be that easy?

Qin Chuan didn't bother arguing with him, thinking he should just wait to be proven wrong. He reported directly to Provincial Party Secretary Zhao Jiasheng, "Secretary Zhao, I would like to formally report to you. A total of 17 corporate presidents, including those from Baoli Group, will arrive in our Jiangnan Province tomorrow at noon..."

After finishing his report, Qin Chuan also gave Provincial Party Secretary Zhao Jiasheng a copy of the prepared materials.

Inside was a list—the names of these 17 enterprises, the names of the leading presidents, the accompanying personnel, and so on, all clearly laid out.

Even as a Provincial Party Secretary who was used to big scenes, Provincial Party Secretary Zhao Jiasheng still showed a look of shock upon seeing this list.

My goodness!

The Baoli Group was a trillion-level super conglomerate. Out of the 17 enterprises, several were at the trillion-level, and the others were all billion-level giants.

Beyond the shock, considering Qin Chuan's background, Provincial Party Secretary Zhao Jiasheng felt it was reasonable. As a member of the Qin Family's third generation, inviting these groups over for an inspection was just a standard operation.

As for Secretary Wu Qiaoxi?

He was directly stunned!

There was only one thought in his mind: 'Impossible, this is absolutely impossible!'

If it were him, even if he exerted every ounce of his strength, being able to invite just one of them would be enough to be proud of. Yet Qin Chuan had invited 17 in total, including the super giant Baoli Group, which had a red background.

His whole body felt as if his pressure points had been struck!

He really wanted to say that this was impossible—that such large enterprises and so many people wouldn't just run off to Dongjiang City for an inspection.

But he knew that since Qin Chuan dared to report this personally in front of the Provincial Party Secretary, it must be true.

At this moment, he couldn't feel even a hint of joy.

Originally, with so many enterprises coming to Dongjiang City for inspection, it was almost foreseeable that Dongjiang City's economy was going to take off like a rocket.

But these enterprises were invited by Qin Chuan and had absolutely nothing to do with him, Wu Qiaoxi, which made him feel a bit miserable.

Next, Qin Chuan continued reporting to Provincial Party Secretary Zhao Jiasheng. Provincial Party Secretary Zhao Jiasheng listened seriously, offering words of praise from time to time, while Secretary Wu Qiaoxi just drank in silence again.

Before the meal was even completely finished, Secretary Wu Qiaoxi was preparing to take his leave, but Provincial Party Secretary Zhao Jiasheng said something that directly stunned him.

After listening to Qin Chuan's report, Provincial Party Secretary Zhao Jiasheng directly stated his position: "Xiao Qin, you've done well. I will go to Dongjiang City with you all tomorrow!"

The Provincial Party Secretary was going personally!

He had originally thought that sending a Vice Governor in charge of the economy would be enough. The Provincial Party Secretary going to Dongjiang City personally made the significance completely different.

Not only did it show that the province attached great importance to this investment inspection, but it also showed that the province was backing Qin Chuan—and it was the Provincial Party Secretary himself providing that support.