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Chapter 1031: Chapter 904: Taking Office along the Way (Please Subscribe!)
After hearing this good news,
the mayor of Qingyan City announced another project.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I also heard from District Chief Chang about another matter, Boss Tang, in addition to the real estate investment, is also interested in investing in the development of our Qingyan City tourist area, building an amusement park in the peripherals, and even a Film and Television City."
"Amusement park?"
"Film and Television City?"
The city leaders all turned to look at Zeng Quan.
This was indeed double happiness, either of these could bring a large number of jobs. Not to mention the amusement park, the effect of the Film and Television City on boosting the economy and the city’s reputation was even more formidable.
The city leaders were all pleased.
The investment attraction task for this year,
would be completed by the county with remarkable ease.
"Yes, this matter is highly credible,"
Zeng Quan nodded and said.
"However, if we are going to do it, Boss Tang’s idea is to acquire the operating rights for Qingyan Mountain scenic spot, and create an integrated travel and comprehensive project. Otherwise, a single amusement park and film and television base would not achieve the effect that would satisfy him."
"Then what about this city-owned enterprise?" said the executive vice mayor.
Zeng Quan casually replied, "The profits submitted by this operating company are only about one or two hundred thousand RMB each year, so why keep it? If we can sell it for a good price now, it’s also helping the county increase taxation."
"Indeed."
"I agree,"
"..."
These were Zeng Quan’s views.
It could be sold; the reform of state-owned enterprises was also a major task for the county government currently. If it weren’t for the company bearing the name of Qingyan Mountain, the origin of Qingyan City’s name, it would have been sold long ago.
His views
were also acknowledged by the other city leaders.
Seeing others in agreement, the top leader in the county slapped the table and said, "Okay, then Mayor Zeng should communicate with Boss Tang first to see if he really has this intention. If so, our municipal committee will fully support it.
However, one thing: the staff of the scenic spot should not be arbitrarily laid off in the future unless they have made a serious mistake."
"Yes, I’ll call Boss Tang right after," Zeng Quan agreed.
"Okay, meeting dismissed." 𝔫𝖔𝖛𝖕𝖚𝔟.𝖈𝖔𝔪
...
After the meeting,
back in the office,
Zeng Quan dialed Tang Kai’s number.
"Boss Tang, thank you for your contributions to the economic development of Qingyan City. We fully support this project. Also, I heard you are interested in our Qingyan Mountain scenic area."
Tang Kai laughed and said, "Yes, it feels like the current operating company hasn’t really brought Qingyan Mountain to its full potential, which is a bit of a waste. We don’t have many places to enjoy ourselves, so I thought about setting up something to benefit the folks in Qingyan City."
That reason,
Zeng Quan could only sigh: money really can be willful.
Tang Kai’s reason of ’benefiting the folks’ was something Zeng Quan believed; the payback period for this project was long. Tang Kai certainly didn’t lack for higher-return, quicker money-making projects.
With Tang Kai’s confirmation,
Zeng Quan happily stated, "If you, Boss Tang, have a detailed project development plan, our municipal committee will also vigorously support it."
"No problem, the plan will be on the leaders’ tables in three days," Tang Kai had already handed the project planning to Sky Eye. With the increased payment, three days would suffice.
Qingyan City was the headquarters for Sky Eye.
In the business intelligence database, it possessed all sorts of economic and company data for Qingyan City. It didn’t need to conduct much investigation to create a project planning proposal based on existing information.
Regarding Tang Kai’s speed,
Zeng Quan gained a new appreciation.
"Thank you, Boss Tang, for your support of the construction in Qingyan City."
"..."
Zeng Quan’s call
gave the county government peace of mind.
........
Three days later,
a thick stack of development plans for the scenic area was placed on the municipal committee’s desk.
No less than two hundred pages.
It was Sky Eye’s work for the past three days, such quick speed combined with high quality. They received a total of three hundred thousand RMB for the service fee, which, according to Tang Kai’s membership level, would be paid in full at the end of the year.
Inside it detailed the development plan for the scenic area.
The largest amusement park in the province.
A large-scale Film and Television Base.
A brand-new development plan for the scenic area’s amusement projects.
The final investment estimate: 470 million RMB.
The top official of the city happily slapped the table, "Good, very good. I believe with this development plan, Qingyan City will become the most attractive tourist city in the province. Haha, what do you all think?"
"With such a large investment, even if we contribute land as shares, we probably won’t be able to hold much stock," lamented the executive vice-mayor. Who knew Tang Kai would play such a big game, including real estate.
At least seven or eight billion had been thrown into this.
"Ten percent, that’s the ceiling."
The planned land around Qingyan City, even after revaluation, couldn’t reach 50 million RMB.
At that moment, Zeng Quan said carelessly, "Why do we need so many shares? Haven’t you seen? This is equivalent to a semi-public welfare investment, aiming to recoup costs. Hehe.
At least not until ten years later, and even then it’s not certain to succeed. If subsequent investments or renovations and maintenance are needed, it may take fifteen years, or even twenty years."
The executive vice-mayor nodded, "True, and with the tax relief, even if we hold shares, it will be hard to see any profit in the short term. However, the resulting increase in traffic, consumption, etc., will significantly boost our tax revenue compared to before."
No one else had any objections.
"All right, then the municipal government will negotiate with them, try to value it scientifically, and don’t drag it out, strike while the iron is hot." Now that a consensus had been reached, it was urgent to get the project off the ground, lest Tang Kai change his mind and complicate matters.
"Yes."
And so.
With everyone working towards the same goal.
The negotiation did not even last a day before an agreement was reached.
The entire project, including the operational rights and management of Qingyan Mountain and the surrounding two large plots of land, was valued at a total of 40 million RMB. Yes, in the end, the city couldn’t resist the temptation of the 40 million RMB.
They gave up the equity of the development company.
Compared to the development company that wouldn’t see any profit for the next ten years.
Selling it all in one go seemed like a better deal.
...
July 10th.
Monday.
Just yesterday.
Tang Kai and Qingyan City signed the contract.
He formally obtained the development and operational rights to Qingyan Mountain and its surrounding area, and now, it was time to start leveling mountains and filling valleys. Merely for 40 million, of course, it wasn’t land with convenient transportation like the manor here.
The amusement park and film and television city were located on the other two sides of the mountain.
To the west was a huge deserted beach mudflat, and to the north, five kilometers deep into the mountain range, was another deserted piece of land, selected as the site for the film and television city. Otherwise, how could such a vast tract of land be so cheap?
Ten o’clock in the morning.
At the manor’s entrance.
The soldiers were loading various items into two vehicles: food, drinks, clothing, and goods. These were all for Lin Jiaxue’s grandparents; each family was given a share, and the two vehicles were nearly overflowing.
"Second Uncle, we’re leaving now. Uncle’s convoy has already departed," Tang Qing said to Tang Kai after hanging up the phone.
Today.
It was also the day his uncle took office. Early in the morning, he had gone to meet with a deputy director of the organization department of the city, preparing for his appointment.
"Be safe on the road."
"Okay."
After saying goodbye to everyone else.
Tang Qing took Lin Jiaxue.
They got into the car.
And set off.
...
Over three hours later.
The convoy arrived at the county town.
Without a doubt.
A group of county leaders had already been waiting there.
There was no choice.
Qin Yugang and the others had to get out of the car, meeting their new colleagues one by one.
Catching sight of Zheng Xiu in the crowd,
Qin Yugang nodded slightly towards him.
Tang Qing and Lin Jiaxue remained in the car behind, not getting out. Except for Zheng Xiu, Tang Qing didn’t recognize anyone, had no plans to interact with them, so didn’t bother to disembark.
In a moment, Tang Qing would not enter the county town but instead take the National Road next to it down to the village.
After the pleasantries.
The convoy set off again. At a crossing six kilometers ahead, Tang Qing and the convoy parted ways; the two Mercedes-Benz cars headed towards the village. Watching the vehicles disappear from sight, Tang Qing’s face broke into a smile.
The political career of his uncle.
Had now truly begun.
