Chapter 4656: How to Thank You

That night, the couple went to bed early. However, as a husband, although Li Qike, like other high-ranking government leaders, had several younger and more beautiful lovers at the same time, he would not divorce his wife at home because of this, especially since both of them worked in government agencies. Marriage was a benchmark for measuring their work style. Even if there was no affection at all, Li Qike would not take the initiative to end this marriage with Zhu Xiufang. Although Li Qike lay on the bed with his eyes closed, thinking that his wife beside him was very likely having an affair with another man made him unable to sleep. Especially in his mind, the scene of his wife Zhu Xiufang being pressed under another man and moaning hard would involuntarily appear, which made Li Qike feel extremely uncomfortable. He secretly made up his mind to find out who the person who gave him a green hat was! He kept his eyes closed until the second half of the night. Listening to the even breathing of his wife Zhu Xiufang coming from beside him, realizing that she had fallen into a deep sleep, he quietly turned over and called out twice in a low voice: "Xiufang, Xiufang..."

Seeing that Zhu Xiufang didn't react and was still in that calm and soundly sleeping look, Li Qike quietly lifted the quilt covering his wife, starting from her neck, carefully checking every inch of skin on her body, inch by inch, slowly moving his gaze down along her neck, especially on the two white jade peaks, he checked for a long time, as if he had to find some traces. However, what made Li Qike get a little comfort was that after a careful check, no abnormality was found on his wife Zhu Xiufang's body, not a trace. He then felt slightly relieved, quietly covered his wife with the quilt, and lay down again. Although his nervous mood relaxed a little, Li Qike felt that he must take this matter seriously and must figure out whether his wife had done that kind of thing behind his back!

The next day, as soon as Zhu Xiufang arrived at the unit, she called Zhao Desan. After the call was connected, Zhao Desan said with a smile, "Sister Zhu, is there any good news?"

"It can't be counted as good, nor can it be counted as bad." Zhu Xiufang said with a smile, "Last night Old Li came back, and I told him about your idea. Old Li didn't want to agree at first, but later I persuaded him with earnest words, and he reluctantly agreed. However, he said that he could only talk to the leaders of Baoping City about this matter, and as for whether the leaders of Baoping City are willing to give up such a large investment attraction project, he doesn't know. After all, it's all fair competition, and putting pressure from above would be a bit bad instead."

Zhao Desan felt the same. He chuckled and said, "As long as Brother Li agrees, I believe it will at least have some effect, and it will be easier for our district to talk to Baoping City. Sister Zhu, tell me, how should I thank you?"

Hearing Zhao Desan's words, Zhu Xiufang said with a light smile, "You still have a conscience, knowing how to thank me. Tell me, how do you want to thank me?"

"This depends on how you want me to thank you, Sister Zhu." Zhao Desan chuckled, handing the initiative to Zhu Xiufang.

Zhu Xiufang heard Zhao Desan's wicked smile and said, "I haven't thought about it yet. I'll tell you when I've thought about it!"

"Alright then, I'll wait for your call at any time." Zhao Desan laughed.

After finishing Zhu Xiufang's call, Zhao Desan rushed to call District Party Secretary Wu Min again. When Wu Min received the call, her mood sounded obviously a bit low, and she asked distractedly, "Xiao Zhao, is there anything?"

"Sister Wu, I want to talk to you about the Kaide Group." Zhao Desan said seriously.

"Why, do you know something else about this?" Hearing Zhao Desan talk about this matter, Wu Min perked up.

Zhao Desan said, "I inquired about it. The reason why the Kaide Group suddenly gave us up and chose to cooperate with Baoping City is mainly because Baoping City gave them very preferential policies. If we can adjust the investment attraction policy again and give them the same preferential policies as Baoping City, maybe they will come over."

"But Baoping City's policies are difficult to implement here. We have to waive the land acquisition fees for investment and factory construction, and waive taxes for three years. Our district can only agree to one of these two at most. The policy is too preferential, and the leaders of the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government will definitely not agree." Wu Min said somewhat helplessly.

Zhao Desan heard from the phone that Sister Wu seemed to know the cooperation content between the Kaide Group and Baoping City like the back of her hand. He suggested to Wu Min from another aspect, saying, "Otherwise, we can only use political means."

Wu Min asked somewhat puzzled, "What political means?"

Zhao Desan explained, "Our District Party Committee and District Government directly contact the Baoping Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government, persuading them to give up this matter."

Hearing Zhao Desan's idea, Wu Min smiled faintly and said, "Such a large group is coming to the mainland to invest and build a factory. Baoping City has finally grasped this opportunity, so they will definitely not give it up. Besides, our district is half a level lower than Baoping City in terms of administrative level, so they won't give us face either."

This was true. In terms of level, only superiors give orders to subordinates; there is no such thing as subordinates asking superiors to do something. As the second-largest city in Hexi Province, Baoping City is not only not inferior to Chanba District in terms of administrative level, but also half a level higher. The Baoping Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government cannot give up such a large investment attraction project just to take care of the emotions of the Chanba District Party Committee and District Government. No ruler does not want to make outstanding political achievements during their tenure, and introducing a large enterprise group like the Kaide Group is undoubtedly an important way for rulers to write a heavy stroke in their resumes.

"Sister Wu, actually, to tell you the truth, I am quite familiar with the former Chairman of the Baoping Municipal CPPCC. Although he has transferred back to Xijing now, he worked in Baoping City for so many years and is quite familiar with the leaders of the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government there. For this matter, I have begged him, and he promised to talk to the relevant leaders in Baoping City. However, as for whether they agree or not, I don't know." Zhao Desan told this matter to Wu Min. On one hand, he wanted to remind Wu Min that, judging from the current situation, they could only rely on political means to win back the Kaide Group's investment. On the other hand, it could also be considered as expressing to Wu Min that he, as the District Mayor, had also put in a lot of effort in this investment attraction.

In fact, in Wu Min's view, Zhao Desan's idea was the only way to turn the situation around at present. However, she felt a bit embarrassed to ask the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government to come forward. She smiled lightly and said, "Although your idea is the only way at present, I don't know if Baoping City will persist. If the relationship with the Baoping Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government is ruined because of this matter, that wouldn't be very good either."

"But Sister Wu, such a large investment attraction project, once it lands in our Chanba District, can be considered a major highlight of our District Party Committee and District Government. It will also be a great promotion for Sister Wu to go to the city in the future." Zhao Desan said it more bluntly. He knew that Wu Min, who was in her forties, would have fewer and fewer opportunities if she couldn't successfully enter the ranks of the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government leadership this time. And once Wu Min went to the city, he could also take advantage of the situation to rise to the top, remove the 'deputy' in front, and become the second-in-command of Chanba District.

"Hehe, let me consider it again." Wu Min smiled and said, "You go do your work first."

Wu Min hung up Zhao Desan's phone and sat on the boss chair, pondering Zhao Desan's words with a frown. She knew that from the current situation, only by letting the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government come forward could Baoping City possibly compromise. However, asking her to go to the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government leaders for this matter made her feel a bit embarrassed.

Just at this moment, the office door was knocked 'dong dong dong'. "Come in!" Wu Min responded and sat up straight.

The office door was gently pushed open. The person who came in was the Director of the Investment Promotion Bureau, Ma Luko. "Director Ma, is there anything?" Wu Min asked.

As the Director of the Investment Promotion Bureau, Ma Luko naturally came for the investment attraction matter. Seeing Wu Min's heavy-hearted look, he said respectfully, "Secretary Wu, what should we do about the Kaide Group?"