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Chapter 756: Chapter 657: Qingyun (Seeking Subscription!)_1
Dou Jiao was rendered speechless by Tang Qing’s words.
These were privileges that most business owners in Qingyan City couldn’t even dream of.
Tang Qing seemed utterly nonchalant, even dismissive, about it. Sometimes she thought him very wise, yet in other instances, he was incredibly capricious. Sometimes he was a master of emotional intelligence, sometimes a genius of intellect.
But this was the Tang Qing she knew, the high school student who was mature beyond his years. As for his role as a university student, to her, there was no change in his character. He was as adorable as ever.
"Are you sure about this?" Dou Jiao asked, pouting.
"Absolutely."
Tang Qing responded firmly, refusing to bow to the whim of the powerful.
"Is that your final decision?" Dou Jiao asked, her tone somewhat peculiar.
"Yes."
Tang Qing suddenly had a bad feeling, but a man’s word was his bond.
"Well, I heard that this was Mayor Zeng’s idea. He wanted your uncle to be the director of the Economic Development Zone, and he’s currently trying to make it happen." Dou Jiao stated cryptically.
Tang Qing immediately responded, "Alright, I agree."
"Weren’t you just being very adamant? Hee hee..." Dou Jiao burst into laughter.
Tang Qing defended his about-face, "I think it’s better not to refuse someone’s goodwill. After all, they are the "parents" of Qingyan City. We should give the proper respect where it’s due."
Dou Jiao laughed uproariously, "Haha...haha...Boss, your change of heart was so quick! Alright, I’ll report back to Mayor Zeng later. Bye."
"..."
Tang Qing hung up.
He was somewhat surprised.
He didn’t expect Mayor Zeng to be so bold.
His Uncle had only just been promoted to deputy level for less than a year, and now he’s being considered for another promotion. He was impressed and relieved that he didn’t have to exert much effort. Since Dou Jiao could talk about it, it meant that there were no problems with this matter.
Even if there were problems.
Dou Jiao’s background would ensure they’d be smoothed over.
Tang Qing smiled.
With Dou Jiao making this call, Mayor Zeng would definitely not push anyone else forward. In a way, Dou Jiao had done him a huge favor. He’d need to find an opportunity to give Dou Jiao a raise.
Yes, let’s increase it by five hundred yuan.
Tsk tsk...bosses as generous as me are indeed rare.
...
In Qingyan City.
The headquarters of Tianyan Group.
Within Dou Jiao’s office.
Her office was almost as large as Tang Qing’s, albeit only a third of his size, but as the chairman, it was fitting for his to be larger. Her hundred-square-meter office was already quite sizeable.
Ending the call.
Dou Jiao dialed another number.
"Manager Dou, how can I help you?"
"Mayor Zeng, our Chairman has agreed." Dou Jiao replied, laughing lightly.
"That’s great. Thank you for your help. Knowing Chairman Tang’s character, I was really afraid he wouldn’t agree." Zeng Quan expressed his gratitude. Truly, he had been worried that Tang Qing would reject the offer.
"Of course. I had to pull out all the stops to persuade him." Dou Jiao shamelessly took all the credit for herself, then went on to say, "Mayor Zeng, I believe you’re aware of the relationship between our Chairman Tang and Qin Yugang."
"Now that Sheng Tang Group is settled in the Development Zone, if Qin Yugang were to hold a significant role there, I believe Chairman Tang would be even more inclined to invest in the Development Zone. That would be a good thing for the region. Regarding our Chairman Tang’s capabilities, I believe Mayor Yuan also understands."
Dou Jiao had heard rumors that Zeng Quan had privately considered promoting Qin Yugang.
Just as Tang Qing had thought, even if Zeng Quan had other candidates in mind, this position was undoubtedly destined for Qin Yugang. The words she had just spoken were a promise to Tang Qing that must be fulfilled.
Technically, she had no business being involved in such matters, but it all depended on the individual. Her background gave her enough clout to bend the rules as she saw fit.
On the other end of the line,
Zeng Quan understood Dou Jiao’s implication.
Indeed, he had been contemplating this very move and had started implementing it. The current buzz around town was that he intended to appoint Qin Yugang as the director, a rumor that he had deliberately spread. This was just standard procedure - did they really think political figures lacked the ability to keep secrets?
The purpose of leaking this information was to bait anyone with objections or alternative strategies into revealing themselves. Should no major disruptions occur, this rumor would soon become established fact.
Doing so avoided potential embarrassment. If someone was suddenly promoted and then removed due to various unforeseen complications, wouldn’t that be troublesome?
"Manager Dou’s point is well-made, I will give it thorough consideration," Zeng Quan responded, his tone lighthearted. It seemed Dou Jiao had caught wind of the gossip. Either way, his decision aligned with hers perfectly.
He really had been afraid Tang Qing would refuse.
Technically, there was no shortage of candidates for the title within the city.
However, the influence of Sheng Tang Group and Tianyan Group were currently too powerful to ignore. The Cui family, the Chai family, along with local and even provincial leaders were all keeping an eye on the situation. His recent trip to a provincial economic symposium had allowed him a glimpse of the growing attention the company was receiving.
Besides Chai Ren and Cui family’s leader, at least three provincial officials had commended Sheng Tang Group.
If Tang Qing were to refuse this title this year.
That would be interesting.
I wonder how the higher-ups would perceive him.
Can’t get along with local businesses? They would definitely question his capacity as a mayor. Zeng Quan can’t afford to lose him, even if it were a true exchange, he’d have to successfully handle Qin Yugang’s matter.
"Alright, goodbye Mayor Zeng." Dou Jiao finally let her guard down.
"Goodbye, please send my regards to Mr. Cui when you get the chance." Zeng Quan continued to follow convention.
"Alright."
She hung up the call.
Zeng Quan fell silent for a moment.
He dialed a number.
"Deputy Director Qin, come to my office at half past three in the afternoon, I’d like to hear about the results of the city’s security rectification." Naturally, this call was made to Qin Yugang.
Qin Yugang immediately replied, "Alright, Mayor Zeng, I will be on time."
"Great."
And he ended the call.
Qin Yugang was puzzled. Since the director had gone to the province for learning and exchange, he, the executive deputy director, was in charge of daily work. Having Mayor Zeng calling him over for a report wasn’t all that strange, but this matter probably didn’t require a report.
Three o’clock in the afternoon.
Qin Yugang arrived at Zeng Quan’s office.
"Mayor Zeng, good afternoon." Qin Yugang said respectfully.
"Deputy Director Qin, please sit."
Zeng Quan stood up and shook hands with Qin Yugang, smiling.
Qin Yugang sat in the chair opposite Zeng Quan and said, "Alright, you mentioned this morning that you wanted to hear about the security rectification of Qingyan City. I’ve prepared the report and I ..."
Just as he was about to speak, Zeng Quan interrupted him.
Zeng Quan waved his hand and said, "Alright, let’s put it aside for now. I have called you here today for something else." Even though Qin Yugang wasn’t exactly his protégé, he was still a member of the Political and Legal Affairs Committee. Therefore, he considered him as part of his own team.
If not, he simply couldn’t figure out a way to elevate Qin Yugang’s role.
"Mayor Zeng, please speak." It seemed like Qin Yugang was starting to understand something.
"Let’s not beat around the bush; you must be aware of the recent rumors regarding the Development Zone. Indeed, I have considered sending you to work there. How do you feel about it?" Zeng Quan lamented, usually people would scramble for positions.
But, Qin Yugang simply didn’t show any interest whatsoever.
It felt as though he wasn’t enthusiastic at all.
However, Zeng Quan had no other alternative but to yield his position.
This was quite cheeky indeed.
Luckily, Zeng Quan was patient, knowing that having Qin Yugang in the position would be better for him than anyone else. Therefore, why should he feel unhappy about something that benefits himself?
"I..." For once, Qin Yugang seemed nervous.
This was the first time that Zeng Quan had discussed this matter with him, and he was a little confused.
Normally, there would be many people vying for this role, including deputy and even chief-level cadres from various counties, cities, bureaus, and the Municipal Party Committee and Government. There were dozens of interested parties.
Having this role fall onto him was, to say the least, somewhat hard to accept.
Seeing Qin Yugang’s expression, a bitter smile crossed Zeng Quan’s mind.
Well, it seems like he would have to push it onto him forcefully.
"Deputy Director Qin, if you have any concerns, you can speak your mind." Zeng Quan proposed helplessly.
Qin Yugang hesitated and replied, "Mayor Zeng, I’m rather inexperienced. There are many comrades who are more deserving than me. I’m worried that they might have objections."
"No, no, no. Deputy Director Qin, I believe that you are perfectly qualified. Let’s finalize it this way. I hope that you can make substantial efforts to attract more investments to the Development Zone, making it the engine to Qingyan City’s economy, a brand we can be proud of." Zeng Quan spoke these words with a blush.
Seeing Zeng Quan being so upfront, even the rather naive Qin Yugang knew that this was related to attracting investment. A bitter smile crossed his face. It seems like he had once again profited from Tang Qing and Tang Kai’s reputation.
Well.
If Zeng Quan was so adamant on recommending him for this position, then he might as well accept it.
"Mayor Zeng, I will follow your instructions." Qin Yugang nodded in agreement.
Zeng Quan was pleased and said, "Haha, that’s more like it. You can go back now, work hard, and get ready for the transition." He was relieved. He finally managed to push the matter through. This was the first time he had done something like this and it was certainly not his forte.
"Yes."
Having said his piece, Qin Yugang left.
He couldn’t quite tell if he was happy or what, but it was certainly a good thing.
Watching Qin Yugang leave,
Zeng Quan got up and headed towards the office of the Secretary of the Qingyan Municipal Party Committee.
This matter could not allow for any changes. Otherwise, not only would it be humiliating for him, it would also be difficult for him to explain to Dou Jiao. If Tang Qing were to get angry, Zeng Quan knew he would not be able to stand his ground.
