Chapter 1840

Just as Liu Jiang's car turned the corner, he saw a Mercedes-Benz and two other off-road vehicles driving into the municipal government compound.

When he entered, he happened to see Zhou Andong getting out of the car. He hurriedly asked the driver to drive over and parked the car to the side.

"Chairman Zhou!"

When Zhou Andong saw it was Liu Jiang, he smiled and reached out to shake his hand.

"It's so late, and you're still running over here to report work to the leaders?"

Liu Jiang said helplessly: "It's all because of those damn little devils."

Zhou Andong asked with a smile: "What's wrong?"

Liu Jiang said: "The little devils arrived in Jiangzhou and wandered around blindly. Today they went to the port and wandered around for a day, only just returned, and then told me they were going to Jiangzhou Yugong Group tomorrow to talk about the acquisition of Yuzhou Technology. Isn't this fucking kidding me?"

"It really is fucking kidding you." Zhou Andong also shook his head.

Liu Jiang snorted coldly: "The little devils even threatened me, saying something about being very disappointed with our Jiangzhou's environment and traffic, and originally planned to leave tomorrow."

"But going to Jiangzhou Port today made them see the huge potential of Jiangzhou's development, so they decided to continue talking with Jiangzhou Yugong Group, but it depends on the sincerity of Jiangzhou Yugong Group."

"Sincerity?" Zhou Andong was very puzzled: "Isn't it them who are shamelessly wanting to acquire Yuzhou Technology? Why does it depend on our sincerity?"

"The little devils might have a hole in their brains." Liu Jiang said disdainfully: "They said if they sense Jiangzhou Yugong Group has sincerity, they will stay and continue talking. If there is no sincerity, they will never delay even for a minute and will definitely leave immediately."

Zhou Andong turned and stepped onto the steps in front of the office building: "You tell them there is no time tomorrow. If they want to talk, talk in two days. If they don't want to wait, then let them get the hell out."

Liu Jiang laughed: "Really reply like that?"

"Of course it's for real."

Zhou Andong pushed open the door and stood sideways, wanting to let Liu Jiang go in first.

Liu Jiang hurriedly reached out and grabbed the doorknob: "You go in first."

Zhou Andong didn't stand on ceremony and stepped inside.

Liu Jiang followed closely behind: "The leaders have been exhausted during this period, working in the office until midnight every day before leaving."

"Sigh!" Zhou Andong sighed: "It's not easy being a leader, working hard every day, and how many people can understand?"

"That's for sure." Liu Jiang echoed: "Before the winery reform, you were the secretary and factory director. You know how hard it is to manage over a thousand employees, let alone a city with over two million people."

The two chatted as they arrived at Deng Deng Zhangli's office, and Liu Jiang raised his hand and knocked on the door.

"Come in!"

Deng Deng Zhangli yawned and picked up his strong tea for a sip. When he saw Liu Jiang and Zhou Andong coming in together, he was stunned for a moment.

"Why did you two come together?"

Liu Jiang said with a smile: "Chairman Zhou and I entered the compound one after the other."

Deng Deng Zhangli nodded: "You came over so late; did the little devils make trouble?"

"Yes!" Liu Jiang explained the matter: "Chairman Zhou told me to reply to the little devils to talk in two days. If they can wait, let them wait. If they can't wait, let them get the hell out."

Deng Deng Zhangli looked at Zhou Andong: "The little devils won't leave. If they really agree to give you two billion US dollars, would you really sell Yuzhou Technology to them?"

"Why wouldn't I sell?"

Zhou Andong sat on the sofa and took the cigarette Deng Deng Zhangli handed him.

"How much are the factory buildings, production lines, and machines worth? If Sony gives me two billion US dollars, if I don't sell, wouldn't I be an idiot?"

"Click!"

Liu Jiang pressed the lighter, first lit the cigarette for Deng Deng Zhangli, and then lit one for Zhou Andong.

"I think so too. Two billion US dollars—why wouldn't you sell?"

Finally, Liu Jiang lit the cigarette in his own mouth and took a puff.

Deng Deng Zhangli shook his head slightly: "They are coming for the DVD technology. After signing the contract, they will find that the DVD technology is not in the hands of Yuzhou Technology. I'm afraid they won't let it go easily and are very likely to cause a diplomatic incident."

"Sony is an international giant, not an idiot." Zhou Andong gave a bitter smile: "Once they enter formal negotiations, they will definitely investigate."

"I thought you wanted to pit Sony." Deng Deng Zhangli was very puzzled: "Since you know the little devils won't be fooled, why are you wasting time talking to them?"

"Training the team." Zhou Andong said with a smile: "Where can you find such an opportunity to negotiate with an international giant like Sony?"

"..."

Deng Deng Zhangli was completely speechless. This kid really plucks the feathers of every goose that passes by. No matter who it is, as long as they fall into his hands, if he doesn't pluck a few feathers, it's considered a loss.

However, just as he said, being able to sit at the negotiating table with a giant like Sony is definitely a good opportunity to practice.

As long as they have experience, the enterprise can suffer fewer losses and be pitted less when it goes abroad in the future.

Liu Jiang sighed: "Chairman Zhou, if I had your way of thinking, I definitely wouldn't just be a director of the Investment Promotion Bureau now."

"What's that!" Deng Deng Zhangli said: "Do you want to sit in my seat?"

Liu Jiang chuckled: "If possible, it's not impossible."

Deng Deng Zhangli pointed at him, then laughed loudly: "Then you work hard, do a good job in investment promotion for me, and I'll make way for you then."

Zhou Andong said: "I thought Old Liu was always without desires, but I didn't expect him to have the ambition to usurp the throne."

"That's right!" Liu Jiang took a puff of his cigarette: "Who doesn't want to progress? If you can't progress, it only shows that your ability is not good and your character is not good."

Zhou Andong held the ashtray and flicked the ash: "With this one stick, you've hit a large area. Who among the common people doesn't want to progress, who doesn't want to make money? Many people have the ability and character, but they don't have the opportunity."

"Don't take things out of context!" Liu Jiang said angrily: "I'm talking about us civil servants, not the common people. You are inciting the relationship between cadres and the masses, which is absolutely unacceptable."

Zhou Andong grinned: "Alright, I won't talk nonsense with you guys anymore. Going home."

Deng Deng Zhangli asked: "It's this late; why not go out for some late-night snacks and have a few drinks?"

"Just the three of us?" Zhou Andong shook his head: "Too few people, no fun."

Deng Deng Zhangli checked the time: "The secretary definitely hasn't left yet. Call him."

"Alright!" Zhou Andong scratched his head: "Go to Sister Pang's bun shop. Her buns are good, and they are cheap and affordable."

"Anywhere is fine." Deng Deng Zhangli grabbed the phone and dialed Chen Wenqi's office: "Secretary, Zhou Andong is here with me. Let's go out for a drink together."

"Alright!" Chen Wenqi said with a smile: "I'm just hungry. Where are we eating? Give me the location and the name of the restaurant."

Deng Deng Zhangli looked at Zhou Andong: "Where is the location?"

Zhou Andong said: "Opposite the old winery, Sister Pang's bun shop."

Deng Deng Zhangli told Chen Wenqi the name and location: "We're going there now. If we're any later, I reckon they'll be closing."

"Good!" Chen Wenqi said: "I'll tidy up and leave."

At this time, there were still quite a few people drinking at Sister Pang's bun shop. Zhou Zhou Anlei was holding a wine bottle, drinking with a table of regular customers.

"Wife, give Brother Zhang's table a plate of cold dishes."

Brother Zhang was also a winery employee, over forty years old, and had no hobbies other than drinking.

In the past, he would drink two taels in the morning, two taels at noon, and needless to say, he would drink until he was drunk at night.

After the winery reform, it was stipulated that employees were not allowed to drink at work. At first, Brother Zhang didn't care.

Unexpectedly, he was fined twenty the first time he was caught, but he still didn't change his ways.

The second time he was caught, he was fined fifty. Then, not believing in evil, he was caught a third time, fined two hundred directly, and warned that if he drank at work next time, he would be fired directly.

This time, it really made him remember. He didn't dare to drink during the day, but he had to make up for it at night.

It was just no fun drinking alone at home, so he became a regular at Sister Pang's bun shop.

"Coming!" Sister Pang came out of the back kitchen with a plate of mixed pig ears and tongue.

"Leizi, you are too polite." Brother Zhang felt he had a lot of face and raised his glass: "Come, let's have one, brother."

Just at this moment, the door was pulled open with a creak, the thick door curtain was lifted, and four people entered.

"Dongzi!" Zhou Zhou Anlei stood up hurriedly: "When did you get back?"

"Chairman!"

"Chairman!"

"Chairman!"

"..."

Most of the people eating here were winery employees. Seeing Zhou Andong, they stood up one after another to greet him.

Zhou Andong waved his hand: "You guys continue drinking, but don't delay work tomorrow."

"Deng—Mayor Deng!"

That Brother Zhang recognized Deng Deng Zhangli and hurriedly greeted him.

When the others heard this, they all looked carefully, and upon seeing, it really was Deng Deng Zhangli.

"Mayor Deng!"

"Mayor Deng!"

"..."

Deng Deng Zhangli was a regular at the winery and had been there more than once, so most of the winery employees knew him.

"Hello everyone!" Deng Deng Zhangli said with a smile: "Can you still drink? Let's have a drink together in a while."