422: Chapter 422 A massive investment delegation, instantly elevating its prestige.

It took a while for Secretary Wu Qiaoxi to react.

He once again realized that the relationship between Secretary Zhao and Qin Chuan was extraordinary, even closer than his own.

To Secretary Wu Qiaoxi's surprise, Provincial Party Secretary Zhao Jiasheng said, "Comrade Qiaoxi, you will also accompany us to Dongjiang City tomorrow."

Secretary Wu Qiaoxi didn't want to go.

Wouldn't that be humiliating? But since the Provincial Party Secretary had spoken, he knew he couldn't refuse and could only say through gritted teeth, "Alright, I will also go to Dongjiang City tomorrow."

"Secretary Zhao, it's getting late, and I still have some matters to attend to. I'll take my leave now. See you tomorrow."

He couldn't stay for another second.

Provincial Party Secretary Zhao Jiasheng didn't ask him to stay; he nodded slightly and then said to Qin Chuan, "Little Qin, you'll sleep here tonight. Your aunt has already prepared a bedroom for you."

Just as he reached the door and heard this, Secretary Wu Qiaoxi trembled slightly, realizing he had still underestimated the relationship between Provincial Party Secretary Zhao Jiasheng and Qin Chuan.

The next day, at noon.

A chartered plane landed at the Provincial Capital Airport. Not far from the plane, the Dongjiang Municipal Party Committee's No. 1 car, several Provincial Party Committee vehicles, and several high-end Coasters were parked.

Chairman Chen Zhixun was the first to step off the plane.

From a distance, he laughed and jogged over, shaking hands firmly with Qin Chuan in excitement. "Brother Chuan, I haven't failed you. Seventeen companies in total!"

As everyone got off the plane, some recognized Qin Chuan, such as Vice President Zhang Shengbin, the Vice President of Baoli Group. He not only knew that Qin Chuan was the third generation of the Qin Family, but also that the group's president was Qin Chuan's uncle-in-law.

Some didn't know Qin Chuan, but they had already learned on the plane that he was the third generation of the Qin Family and Elder Qin's only grandson.

In that case, even if they lost money, they had to invest in Dongjiang City, if only as a gesture of goodwill toward the Qin Family.

Chairman Chen Zhixun said, "Brother Chuan, let me introduce you."

Knowing Qin Chuan's identity, everyone acted very humbly, showing none of the arrogance typical of heads of hundred-billion-yuan enterprises.

It was no joke; putting on airs in front of the Qin Family would be practically suicidal.

Qin Chuan was very warm, shaking hands with everyone one by one. He then invited them into the vehicles to have a meal at the Provincial Party Committee Guesthouse, where Provincial Party Secretary Zhao Jiasheng and the others were already waiting.

After the meal, everyone would head to Dongjiang City, stay at the Dongjiang City Guesthouse tonight, and begin the official inspection of Dongjiang City tomorrow.

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Dongjiang City.

Mayor Liu, Minister He Jilin, Minister Qu Boming, and others were eating together. There were over ten people in total, all from Mayor Liu's or Secretary Wu Qiaoxi's faction.

Minister He Jilin said, "Our Secretary Qin is making a big deal out of this. With such a reception scale, anyone who didn't know better would think some provincial leaders were coming."

Minister Qu Boming chuckled. "I don't know where he lobbied some small companies from. If the total investment after the inspection is only a few billion, it'll be a joke."

Minister He Jilin took up the topic. "How much do you think there will be? I estimate it might really only be a few billion. These days, it's hard to attract investment."

"Mayor Liu, it's a real pity that Linge Group's 30 billion investment fell through."

Hearing this, Mayor Liu's face darkened slightly, and he felt very frustrated. Damn it, a 30 billion investment—what a massive political achievement that would have been, and it was ruined by Qin Chuan.

They were chatting like this while eating.

A moment later, Mayor Liu's phone rang.

He picked it up and saw that it was a call from Qin Chuan himself. Mayor Liu was slightly stunned, thinking to himself, 'Why is he calling me? It's just a few small and medium-sized enterprises coming. Does he expect me to go and welcome them?'

As soon as the call connected, Qin Chuan's voice came through. "Comrade Mayor Liu, we have picked up the investment inspection tour. We're going to the Provincial Party Committee Guesthouse for a meal now, and after that, we'll head straight to Dongjiang City without stopping. We should be getting off the highway around 6 PM. You lead the members of both the Municipal Party Committee and the municipal government to line up and welcome us at the highway exit."

What!

Both leadership teams lining up to welcome them!

Mayor Liu said, "Secretary Qin, is that really necessary? Everyone is very busy."

"How is it not necessary!" Qin Chuan's voice grew louder. "With so many heads of enterprises coming, Dongjiang City cannot afford to neglect them. Besides, Provincial Party Secretary Zhao is personally accompanying them. You tell me if it's necessary."

Secretary Zhao is personally accompanying them!

These words sent a shock through Mayor Liu's heart. What kind of companies could they be to have the Provincial Party Secretary personally accompany them?

"Alright, alright, I'll prepare immediately!"

Mayor Liu didn't dare to object anymore and immediately agreed.

Putting down the phone and seeing everyone looking at him, Mayor Liu said with a hint of bitterness, "Secretary Zhao is coming personally. Pass the word: at 5:30 PM, all members of both leadership teams are to gather at the highway exit to welcome them."

Everyone was stunned!

They were clearly frightened. What did it mean for the Provincial Party Secretary to personally accompany them!

This meant that the level of this investment inspection tour was extremely high. It wasn't just a few small or medium-sized enterprises; they must all be large corporations, possibly the hundred-billion-yuan kind.

Minister He Jilin and Minister Qu Boming felt their faces burning.

In the afternoon, on the main north-south highway artery leading to Dongjiang City.

A magnificent motorcade was traveling rapidly. Two police cars led the way, followed by several sedans and SUVs, then several Coasters. Behind them were news interview vehicles from provincial media, and finally, another police car followed.

It was a grand sight, with maximum prestige!

"Holy crap, which big shot is traveling!"

"Look, that's the Provincial Party Committee's No. 1 car and the Dongjiang Municipal Party Committee's No. 1 car!"

"It looks like they're heading to Dongjiang City!"

"..."

Along the way, the motorcade attracted many onlookers' eyes, and some bold individuals even took photos with their phones.

The Dongjiang City highway exit.

Mayor Liu was waiting with the members of both leadership teams. After about thirty or forty minutes, someone finally shouted a reminder.

"They're here! They're coming!"

The motorcade came out of the highway exit and didn't stop, heading straight toward the Dongjiang Municipal Party Committee. Qin Chuan rolled down the car window and waved. "Get in your cars and follow us!"

Many people were still in a daze.

The scale was enormous. How many people were there!

What was Qin Chuan doing? Just how many big shots had he invited? Amazing!

After snapping out of it, everyone got into their cars. Those officials who were close to Qin Chuan felt their hearts swell with excitement.

As the motorcade entered the Dongjiang City urban area, it caused quite a stir. Many people noticed that their social media feeds were filled with news about the motorcade.

People were buzzing with discussion about what was going on, wondering if some big shot was visiting for an inspection. Soon, the news spread: this was an investment inspection tour invited by Secretary Qin Chuan.