Chapter 828: Tian Shi's Arrangements

At this moment, Secretary Qin knocked and entered,

"Tian Shi, Mr. Zhao's restaurant has already prepared the food and drinks; we can go eat now."

"Jianqiang, let's go eat. We'll talk while eating."

"Having just returned from the Provincial Capital, I've been in meetings all morning; I didn't even have time to eat lunch." Tian Shi said and stood up.

I also quickly stood up and followed Tian Shi out of the room.

We soon arrived at a small private room.

Inside the private room, a simple table was set with four dishes and a bottle of wine.

Tian Shi said to me: "Jianqiang, sit. Let's just have a light bite."

"During this time we have many things to discuss."

I said: "Okay, Tian Shi, I'm also hungry."

After saying that, I picked up the wine bottle and poured wine for Tian Shi.

"Secretary Qin, make arrangements—no one is allowed to approach this private room." Tian Shi said to Secretary Qin.

"Understood, Tian Shi. If you need anything, call me. I'll be waiting outside." After Secretary Qin said that, he closed the door of the private room and left.

This is what a secretary is like—not easy; they have to handle both the leader's work and personal affairs, basically with no time to rest.

Tian Shi also sat down.

"Jianqiang, we only have this one bottle of wine; we still have a meeting tomorrow morning."

"Okay, Tian Shi. This first drink is a toast to our safety." I said, raising my wine cup.

"That's a good suggestion; only when we're safe can we continue working. Otherwise, it's all just nonsense." Tian Shi laughed.

I clinked cups with Tian Shi, then drained mine in one gulp.

After Tian Shi set down his wine cup,

"So, the money from Zhuang Shi cannot be used."

I nodded,

"This money not only cannot be used, we also need to find a suitable reason to refuse it.

Otherwise, Liu Yong will become suspicious."

"Good grief, what nonsense. Everyone wants to stick their hands in,

they don't want to spend money, just move their mouths, and avoid responsibility.

If something goes wrong, it's Zhuang Shi's problem.

The benefits they receive go to the Liu family, and all the good things are enjoyed by them." Tian Shi cursed.

"That's why Zhuang Shi proposed to follow the proper procedure.

This can reduce trouble."

"Okay, let Li Jia prepare the project approval documents and planning papers tomorrow,

first fax them to Zhuang Shi so he can go through the process on his end.

Then we'll find a reason to raise demands in the contract and reject Zhuang Shi.

We must make sure things look good on the surface; otherwise, Zhuang Shi's side will cause trouble again." Tian Shi said while taking big bites of food.

I also ate the seasoned pig ears, which were delicious.

"Alright, let Li Jia first deal with Zhuang Shi; I'll tell Li Jia to deliberately stall for time.

There's another matter, Tian Shi—it's about the money.

The Xue County project is expected to be twenty billion,

which is no small amount, and that's just the estimate.

Many projects go over budget.

Because many things are uncontrollable.

If the estimate is twenty billion, we need to prepare thirty billion in funds.

Tian Shi, I'd like to hear your opinion."

Tian Shi put down his chopsticks,

"Jianqiang, this really is a worrisome matter.

The preliminary work can have some investment from the city, but not too much. Tomorrow I'll contact General Manager Ji; the Zaocheng Mining Group can take a stake.

General Manager Ji should be easy to talk to; I'll see how much they can invest.

Also, you must discuss with Li Jia the establishment of a company.

That way our accounts can be handled openly."

"My thought is also to first set up a company; otherwise, continuously using the Xue County Cultural Tourism Bureau's account would be inconvenient and would require various approvals.

I will discuss the company establishment with Li Jia tomorrow."

"Okay, you handle this matter.

"Jianqiang, Zhuang Shi's investment cannot be used. The Xue County tourism project is urgent; regarding the funds, do you have any other way?" Tian Shi looked at me and asked.

I took the wine bottle and first poured a cup for Zhuang Shi,

"Tian Shi, I told you before about this matter—Zhou Renfeng's son Zhou Jie is in my hands."

"Even if he's in your hands, what can you do? The Zhou family is already finished, and Zhou Jie's identity cannot be made public." Tian Shi asked, not understanding.

I raised my wine cup and clinked it with Tian Shi again,

"Packrats are best at hoarding food; we need to figure out how to get food from them."

Upon hearing that, Tian Shi was very pleased,

and he directly drank the wine again.

"Jianqiang, I knew you were hiding something. I said you wouldn't keep sheltering Zhou Jie. As it turns out, what's Zhou Jie like, how much grain can we dig up from him?"

"I also finished my drink,"

"Then I reported Zhou Jie's matter to Tian Shi in full."

"After hearing that, Tian Shi angrily cursed:"

"Damn, these old fogeys are trying every way to siphon our money out."

"Getting it out there, even if it's confiscated by others, is fine."

"It takes how many people and how much time to create this money, yet they, holding high positions, have none of this in their minds; they just want to make money so their descendants can have wealth they could never spend in several lifetimes."

"We must dig up their hidden grain completely, leaving not a cent."

"I then told Tian Shi again about assigning Ding Li to be near Zhou Jie."

"That is to have Ding Li follow Zhou Jie to Xianggang."

"Then dig up all the money behind Zhou Jie, then set up an offshore company to bring the money back for investment."

"I told Tian Shi this amount is definitely not small; you know, the money Zhou Jie uses for cover is already close to one hundred million."

"After hearing me out, Tian Shi nodded and said:"

"Jianqiang, this can be done; I fully support you,"

"Tell me, what resources do you need."

"On the Xianggang side, I also have a friend who is very capable."

"This way, I'll communicate with that friend in advance,"

"When Ding Li arrives in Xianggang, it would be best if he could meet my friend."

"He will surely help Ding Li with all his strength." Tian Shi said."

"Great, Tian Shi, I have too few connections I can use on the Xianggang side—only some underworld ties through Ruan Wei. I don't know how to handle anything else." I said happily."

"The underworld ultimately can't make contact with high society, and it can't see the light of day."

"I'll arrange that friend,"

"He and I have a life-and-death bond."

"He went to Xianggang to develop early on,"

"and he has a certain standing in society."

"I'll turn and consult with him on how to handle this matter." Tian Shi said."

"So, I've already had Yang Tao set up an offshore company; is that still necessary?" I asked."

"Yes, my friend has many affairs and cannot get involved too deeply."

"Moreover, this money needs to be invested here with us."

"We should try to keep him out of it. Yang Tao we can control."

"You have Yang Tao set up an offshore company."

"I have that friend assist Ding Li in digging up Zhou Jie's grain."

"Damn, we must dig it out completely, so they can't make money outside. Jianqiang, pour another cup of wine; this matter makes me excited." Tian Shi said with a laugh."

"Tian Shi has no more wine; let's stop drinking." I showed him the wine bottle."

"We drank that fast."

"No feeling; the ancients said 'with a true friend, a thousand cups are still few'—that's absolutely true."

"Have Secretary Qin get another bottle."

"What you just said is too important; I'm happy from the heart."

"After Tian Shi finished speaking, he picked up his phone and dialed Secretary Qin's number."

"I wanted to stop it, but it's already too late."

"Soon Secretary Qin brought another bottle of wine."

"Tian Shi, you still have a meeting tomorrow, so drink less." Secretary Qin reminded."

"Tian Shi said: 'Okay, I know; have you reviewed tomorrow's speech draft?'"

"'I'm reviewing it now.' Secretary Qin said."

"'Fine, I've got it in mind; you go out first.'"

"Secretary Qin had no choice but to go out."

"Jianqiang, pour the wine."

"Five-flower horse, thousand-gold fur, sharing with Jianqiang to dispel ancient sorrows—so refreshing!" Tian Shi laughed loudly."