Absolute power in officialdom

Chapter 265 A Big Project Worth Hundreds of Millions

Lin Xue officially took office as the Party Secretary of the Municipal Government.

Wu Zhiyuan called to congratulate him.

Shen Yuwei returned to Xindian Town.

She didn't come alone; she brought a team of more than ten people.

The Xindian Town government and Dingyue Group held several rounds of negotiations.

The two sides held consultations on key issues such as the valuation of the brewery's assets, employee resettlement, land transfer prices in the industrial park, and various preferential policies.

At the negotiating table, the atmosphere was harmonious, without any tension, and both sides made concessions to a certain extent.

Wu Zhiyuan remained on the front lines throughout, adhering to principles and bottom lines to protect the interests of the country and its employees, while also demonstrating considerable flexibility and understanding of the company's reasonable concerns.

Zhang Junhua, the interim head of the brewery, offered many constructive suggestions on technology upgrades, brand preservation, employee retraining, and development direction, earning the respect of Shen Yuwei's team.

With Wu Zhiyuan's coordination, relevant departments in the county also provided green channel support.

When the chief representatives of both sides signed and confirmed the meeting minutes, enthusiastic applause rang out in the conference room.

Shen Yuwei stood up and shook hands with Wu Zhiyuan: "Secretary Wu, it's been a pleasure working with you. Your efficiency and sincerity during this time have left a deep impression on me and my team."

Wu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "President Shen and Dingyue Group's vision and strength have given Xindian Town an opportunity. We are just doing our best to create a suitable environment for development."

The news sent excitement throughout the town.

The hundreds of employees at the brewery were especially overjoyed.

According to the personnel resettlement plan, all employees will return to their posts, with some being resettled at the original brewery and others at the newly built industrial park.

Ordinary employees don't care whether a company is publicly owned or privately owned; they only care about whether the salary and benefits are high and whether the job is stable.

The original brewery was state-owned, but it supported a group of parasites.

The workers are not even receiving their basic living allowances, so many have gone out to work.

When people mention brewery workers, they can't help but shake their heads. Everyone knows that brewery workers are practically begging on the streets.

The signing ceremony was held in the town government's main conference room.

Last time, Zhang Ping led the signing ceremony for the Qingshanxia Scenic Area project. The ceremony was grand and solemn, with colorful flags waving and drums beating loudly, but it ended up becoming a laughing stock.

A high-ranking leader was present at the signing ceremony.

She is Lin Xue, the newly appointed Party Secretary of the city.

When shaking hands with Lin Xue, Lin Xue encouraged him, "Comrade Zhiyuan, you've done a good job."

In a complex situation, we maintained our composure, seized opportunities amidst the crisis, introduced strong companies, revitalized existing assets, and planned new growth drivers. Our strategy was clear, and our measures were solid.

I am here today, firstly on behalf of the municipal party committee and government, to express my support for this project that aligns with the direction of high-quality development;

Secondly, it's also to encourage and support the comrades in Xindian Town. Reform and development require this kind of pioneering spirit and sense of responsibility!

Wu Zhiyuan said loudly, "Thank you, Secretary Lin, for your affirmation and encouragement! We will definitely continue our efforts to ensure the project is implemented well and provide excellent service, and we will never let down the expectations of the Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Government!"

The signing ceremony was presided over by Gan Simiao, the county party secretary.

Wu Zhiyuan first introduced the basic situation of the project. He did not have a script, but every piece of data and every node was clear and accurate.

He briefly reviewed the process of contacting Dingyue Group, and focused on introducing the main contents, investment scale, expected benefits, and profound significance of the brewery restructuring cooperation and industrial park construction project for industrial upgrading, employment, and fiscal revenue growth in Xindian Town and even Qingshan County.

"...Dingyue Group plans to invest a total of 400 million yuan."

This figure may not seem impressive in developed regions, but for our Qingshan County and our Xindian Town, which has a weak foundation, it represents a weighty trust and a historic opportunity.

It carries multiple expectations: to revitalize existing assets, introduce advanced concepts, drive industrial transformation, and benefit the local people.

The Xindian Town Party Committee and Government will keep their promises and ensure the project is implemented, started, and yields results as soon as possible with the utmost sincerity, the best service, and the highest efficiency!

A round of enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience. Four hundred million yuan may not seem like a lot for developed regions or major projects, but in Qingshan County and Xindian Town, it is undoubtedly a significant project.

Next, Shen Yuwei delivered a speech on behalf of Dingyue Group.

She wore a business suit today, which accentuated her full-figured but not overweight figure.

She first thanked the leaders of Qingshan County and Xindian Town for their trust and support, explained Dingyue Group's strategic considerations in developing the health beverage industry, and expressed its recognition of the investment environment in Xindian Town.

"...We chose Xindian Town not only because of its abundant resources and location potential, but also because of the sense of responsibility, pragmatism and efficiency demonstrated by local officials, represented by Secretary Wu Zhiyuan."

The fire accident showed us the local Party committee and government's determination to take drastic measures to reform the environment;

The industrial park's transformation from abandonment to reopening demonstrates the integrity and resolve of new officials in addressing past issues.

We believe that investing here is promising and provides peace of mind.

Dingyue Group will strictly fulfill the agreement, promote project construction at a high standard and at a fast pace, and strive to become a new benchmark for industrial development in Qingshan County and a new model of government-enterprise cooperation!

It was Lin Xue's turn to speak.

People are paying close attention to the new secretary's every move.

Many people wondered: Are Lin Xue and Wu Zhiyuan just in a superior-subordinate relationship?

The last time Lin Xue visited Xindian Town was when she was the deputy secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection.

Sure enough, she had just taken office as the secretary of the Longcheng Municipal Party Committee, and her first trip outside the city was to Xindian Town.

Lin Xue was still dressed in black, with a serious expression.

She spoke entirely without notes: "President Shen, comrades, I am very happy to attend this signing ceremony today."

I was greatly encouraged and deeply moved by the introductions given by Comrade Zhiyuan and General Manager Shen.

The fact that Xindian Town can attract such a large-scale and high-quality industrial investment is of extraordinary significance.

What does this show? It shows that as long as we have the right mindset, a solid work style, and are genuinely committed to finding ways to develop and creating a better environment for businesses, even the most remote places can attract top talent!

"This project is the result of Xindian Town's hard work and breakthroughs, a microcosm of Qingshan County's efforts to optimize the business environment, and also in line with our city's orientation of vigorously developing the county economy and promoting industrial upgrading."

I noticed that this cooperation includes the restructuring and revitalization of old state-owned enterprises and the cultivation and introduction of new growth drivers, which is a vivid practice of "replacing old industries with new ones" and "phoenix rebirth".

In particular, during the cooperation process, Xindian Town confronted historical issues head-on, resolutely eradicated corruption, and made concerted efforts to rectify persistent problems in the industrial park, demonstrating a spirit of not shirking responsibility, not passing the buck, and daring to take on challenges. This is especially commendable!

As Lin Xue finished speaking, she glanced at Wu Zhiyuan sitting next to her, her eyes filled with approval and encouragement.

"Comrade Zhiyuan has not been working in Xindian Town for long, but he has been able to quickly open up new prospects, grasp key points, and demonstrate a strong ability to overcome difficulties and promote development."

The municipal party committee encourages and supports cadres who are willing, capable, and successful in their work.

We also hope that the leadership of Xindian Town, under the leadership of Comrade Zhiyuan, will continue their efforts, regard the signing of the agreement as a new starting point, and continue to carry forward the "shopkeeper" spirit, providing enterprises with comprehensive, full-cycle, and nanny-style services to ensure the smooth implementation and robust growth of the project!

At the same time, I also hope that Dingyue Group can take root in Qingshan, cultivate and develop deeply, bring in advanced technology, management and market concepts, drive the upgrading of the local industrial chain, create more jobs, and achieve a win-win situation for corporate profits and local development.

The municipal government will continue to pay attention to and support the construction and development of this project!

Then, amidst enthusiastic applause and flashing cameras, Wu Zhiyuan and Shen Yuwei, representing the government and enterprise respectively, solemnly signed the cooperation agreement, exchanged texts, and shook hands firmly.

This moment marks the beginning of a new chapter in the development of Xindian Town.

After the signing ceremony, accompanied by Gan Simiao, Wu Zhiyuan, Shen Yuwei and others, Lin Xue first visited the brewery where asset inventory and preliminary preparations were underway, and then drove to the industrial park to inspect the land plot that Dingyue Group planned to invest in.

During the visit, Lin Xue observed carefully and asked professional questions.

As the tour drew to a close, the group returned to the entrance of the industrial park.

Lin Xue checked the time and said to Gan Simiao and the others, "Secretary Simiao, you all stay and chat with President Shen for a while. I'd like to say a few words to Comrade Zhiyuan."

The others understood that Lin Xue wanted to talk to Wu Zhiyuan alone, so they accompanied Shen Yuwei a little further away to leave her some space.

"Zhiyuan, this move in Xindian Town was a good one."

It's not easy to stabilize the brewery's situation in such a short time and to bring in a company like Dingyue, which can leverage hundreds of millions of yuan in investment.

This proves that your initial choice to come to the grassroots level was the right one, and you've succeeded.

Wu Zhiyuan said modestly, "Secretary Lin, you flatter me. This is the result of the effective leadership of the county party committee and government, the joint efforts of the comrades in the town, and also the vision and courage of General Manager Shen and Dingyue Group. I just did my job."

Lin Xue nodded: "Being able to do your job to this extent is a skill."

Your performance in Xindian Town has also been noticed by relevant city leaders.

Zhiyuan, I'm here today not only to support the project, but also to ask for your personal thoughts.

She paused, then lowered her voice: "Have you considered changing platforms and taking on more important responsibilities? For example, coming to work in the city?"

The Municipal Party Committee Office needs someone familiar with grassroots work, with clear ideas and strong communication and coordination skills to strengthen our team and help me understand the city's situation more quickly and advance our work. I think you're a good fit.

Wu Zhiyuan knew that Lin Xue's personal invitation to work in the core departments of the municipal party committee was undoubtedly a great recognition and a rare opportunity—something many people dreamed of.

But after hesitating for a moment, he politely declined.

"Secretary Lin, thank you very much for your trust and high regard. It is a great honor to work by your side and learn from you. However, I may have to disappoint you."

When I gave up the opportunity to work at the Provincial Public Security Department and alongside Governor Xu, I took the initiative to go down to the county and came to Xindian Town because I felt that I lacked solid grassroots training and did not have a deep enough understanding of the actual situation on the front line.

Although some work has been done in Xindian Town, the time is still short and many plans have just begun. For example, the restructuring of the brewery has only just been signed, and the construction of the industrial park has not yet started. There is still a lot of complicated work to be done in the subsequent implementation, integration, and effectiveness.

Leaving at this time feels like planting a tree and moving on before seeing any fruit; it makes me uneasy, and I feel I can't give a satisfactory explanation to my work, the local community, or the people.

He looked at Lin Xue with sincere eyes: "Secretary Lin, I earnestly request that I be allowed to continue to hone my skills at the grassroots level for a while longer."

Lin Xue remained silent for a moment before slowly nodding:

"I understand your thoughts. To be rooted in the grassroots and see things through to the end is both a responsibility and a sentiment."

To be honest, the city does need young cadres like you who are both energetic and determined, but the grassroots level needs them just as much, and perhaps even more.

Your ability to remain unmoved by immediate opportunities and focus on doing your current task well is commendable. I respect your choice.

She then changed the subject meaningfully, saying, "However, Zhiyuan, the stage at the grassroots level is vast, but you have to climb the ladder step by step."

There may be some personnel adjustments at the city and county levels in the coming period, aimed at optimizing leadership structures and boosting productivity. What are your thoughts on this?

Wu Zhiyuan said without hesitation, "Secretary Lin, I have no personal thoughts and will resolutely obey the organization's arrangements."

Lin Xue nodded slightly: "Good, it's good that you have this attitude. Gold shines wherever it is. The municipal party committee and I will pay attention to your performance."

The cooperation with Dingyue must be implemented in a practical way and set a good example.

If you encounter any difficulties, you can report them directly to the county government, or you can communicate with me at any time.

"Yes! Please rest assured, Secretary Lin, I will do my best!" Wu Zhiyuan solemnly promised.

……

A few days later, Liu Qingqing and Xu Yunxi arrived together.

Accompanying them were two of Xu Yunxi's university classmates.

Their visit to Qingshan Gorge was a prior arrangement.