Chapter 614: Securing the Partnership

Wang Tianxue also strongly supports building the clothing factory in Yan City.

In her view, while Ancheng is their hometown, from a long-term perspective, whether it’s workers or the market, the city is better than the small county of Ancheng.

Lin Chuxia has always admired Wang Tianxue’s vision. In her past life, if it weren’t for Xiao Long’s problem, she would certainly have become an outstanding businesswoman.

Moreover, Wang Tianxue has already selected several good locations for the factory in the past few days.

After returning to Yan City, Lin Chuxia immediately went to see those sites and quickly settled on two locations.

Choosing two locations is still out of concern that if the one she favored isn’t approved, she won’t have to make a second trip.

With two options, she figured she could negotiate with the leaders.

Lin Chuxia never drags things out—she went straight to find Bai Qifeng.

"Director Bai, didn’t you previously say you’d fully support my development? I’ve taken a liking to a piece of land; can you help me acquire it?"

In the office, Lin Chuxia got straight to the point.

Bai Qifeng was initially pleased to see Lin Chuxia come over, but didn’t anticipate this young lady to bluntly ask for land, almost making him laugh in disbelief.

"Mr. Lin, I’m just a small deputy director of the Development and Reform Commission. Do you really think you can get land from me?"

Lin Chuxia nodded, "I believe in Director Bai’s abilities and even more in Director Bai’s integrity. You promised to do your utmost to support me back then."

Bai Qifeng truly wished time could rewind; had he known this young lady would be so bold, he wouldn’t have made grand promises to her.

But time can’t be turned back, and he could only hope the stone he raised wasn’t too heavy, so it wouldn’t hurt too much when it fell on his foot.

"Alright, tell me, which piece of land you want, and under what pretense. I’ll listen first, and if feasible, I’ll do some groundwork for you. Just to be clear, I can’t guarantee if it’ll pan out."

Lin Chuxia wouldn’t mince words with him, directly sharing her thoughts and intentions for collaboration with Zhuang Jingshu’s company, then pulled out a project proposal from her bag.

Bai Qifeng’s hand trembled as he received the project proposal.

It was a collaboration with Walson Company.

All this time, he and Ms. Zhuang had been in talks to seek such a collaboration for Yan City, hadn’t they?

Knowing that Ms. Zhuang returned to fulfill a personal wish was more crucial, hence during her illness, Bai Qifeng nearly gave up on the collaboration.

After all, facing life and death, a wish is close to regret—who still has the mind for investments?

Yet unexpectedly, the collaboration suddenly fell into place.

Though it’s a matter with Lin Chuxia, as long as the factory site is chosen in Yan City, it’s Yan City’s industry.

Bai Qifeng couldn’t help but grin, "I planned to wait until Ms. Zhuang finished her personal matters before discussing the collaboration. Didn’t expect you’d beat me to it."

"So, Director Bai, is it easy to deal with the land?" Lin Chuxia asked him slyly.

Bai Qifeng shot her a glance.

This young lady did it on purpose; knowing they’ve always sought collaboration with Walson, her collaboration is something the government couldn’t possibly not support. Yet she purposely talked to him that way.

"Don’t worry, even if I do nothing else next, I’ll help you with this."

"Thank you in advance, Director Bai."

Bai Qifeng flipped through a few pages of the proposal, becoming more satisfied as he read, suddenly recalling something. He lowered his voice to ask, "Such a great investment you cheapen for me? Ancheng is really your main base, isn’t it?"

An investment like this, regardless of where it’s placed, would be a highlight on a political leader’s record.

Had he been Ancheng’s county head, letting go of Lin Chuxia, a God of Wealth, would have made his heart bleed.

Lin Chuxia smiled easily, "Ancheng is my hometown, and Yan City is my second hometown. Supporting national construction is the same wherever it is, plus Ancheng has already attracted foreign investments. Director Bai’s information isn’t up to date."

Bai Qifeng was stunned, Ancheng has foreign investments too? He truly hadn’t heard.

No way, he must call Ancheng’s county chief later for a chat. He had left Ancheng without reservation towards his junior—how could there be things kept from him now?

Alongside, he’d also ask what’s happened.

From Lin’s tone, it seemed she was displeased with Ancheng.

After Lin Chuxia left, Bai Qifeng first scheduled a meeting with several leaders the next day to discuss this major project.

Ever since Zhuang Jingshu arrived in Yan City, these leaders were like eyeing a succulent piece of meat.

Yet later, Zhuang Jingshu’s serious illness made their hearts rise and fall.

Now the project finally came to fruition—even if it’s not a government enterprise, so what, private businesses are still a cornerstone of national development.

After several days of discussions, the leaders generously approved a piece of land.

Simultaneously, Bai Qifeng asked Secretary Wang to investigate matters in Ancheng.

This secretary was brought from Ancheng to work here, having served several years as county chief there, thus knowledgeable about Ancheng.

He understood right away that Director Bai wanted him to probe into matters about Lin Chuxia and Xiyang.

The investigation revealed much, even shedding light on Zhuang Jingshu’s wish he’d been curious about but couldn’t inquire directly.

Although he understood Ancheng leaders had their reasons for decisions, it didn’t stop Bai Qifeng from adding insult to injury.

So after learning Lin Chuxia faced obstacles in Ancheng, he promptly made a call to He Shichang, the current county chief of Ancheng.

When the call connected, hearing the familiar voice inside, Bai Qifeng preemptively spoke, "Old He, you’re not fair at all. If I hadn’t called, did you plan to wait until the project report arrived before letting me know?"

He Shichang immediately knew what he meant, "What are you saying? It has only just begun."

"Just begun, you’re keeping such a great news under wraps so tightly? Afraid I’d steal your investment? Come on, tell me, what project is making you overlook Xiyang?"

He Shichang responded with a wry smile, "Old Bai, would you believe me if I said to date, I still don’t know what the buyer plans for An City Vegetable Station after acquiring it?"

"I don’t believe," Bai Qifeng bluntly said, "I’ve heard that after An City Vegetable Station went bankrupt, Wang Cheng from Qin Family Village Vegetable Market repeatedly contacted relevant personnel, showing willingness to purchase it. Even both sides had intentions, yet in the end, you sold the station to someone else, claiming not to know what the buyer’s plans are?"

"Indeed, I don’t know. At the time, seeing the buyer was a foreign company, it seemed like attracting foreign investment. But after completing the acquisition, they took no further action, leaving it idle. I’m quite anxious. But this matter is different now; assets are privatized, and even if they let grass grow over it, I can’t interfere."