Chapter 132

May 1st, Labor Day, the festival of the working people, the working people in the festival are working hard!

In the streets and alleys of the city, sanitation workers get up early to start cleaning the streets, letting the city radiate a clean and beautiful luster; on construction sites, workers face the scorching sun, waving sweat, adding bricks and tiles to the city's construction; in hospitals, doctors and nurses stick to their posts, racing against time to treat patients, guarding the health and tranquility of life... For those laborers who work hard and contribute silently, this festival does not mean rest and relaxation; on the contrary, they become busier.

At ten o'clock in the morning, four cars were parked at the Ningyang highway exit. Lu Fan was chatting and waiting with Secretary Gao and County Head Hu. Beside them were Liu Guannan, Director of the Economic Development Bureau, and Deng Zekai, Director of the Investment Promotion Bureau.

Hu Chengwei asked, "Lu Fan, how certain is the fishing base project? Will they just be looking at flowers while riding a horse?"

"County Head Hu, according to the coordination situation, I feel that the other party is very sincere and determined."

"If the project lands, how much investment can there actually be?"

Lu Fan said, "The fishing base construction investment alone is over 23 million, plus subsequent construction. If the investment in the reservoir dams is packaged together, it should be over 40 million."

Investment Promotion Bureau Director Deng Zekai said happily, "With these two big projects, this year's investment attraction task can be completed!"

Gao Yuanfei said with a face of anger, "From last year to now, you haven't even successfully introduced a single enterprise. Do you still want any face? Take a good look at those so-called investment attraction projects you submitted. They are all existing investment projects in the county. They were just slightly changed and reported as the results of investment attraction.

Can you have some ambition? Can't you down-to-earth introduce a few truly high-quality projects? You only know how to guard that little bit of capital and muddle along all day. What else can you do? If it develops like this, I think your Investment Promotion Bureau is simply a redundant decoration. Just disband it!" The more he spoke, the angrier he became, and his voice became more severe.

Deng Zekai's heart was full of bitterness and helplessness. He sighed deeply and couldn't help but think of the recent failed investment attraction experiences. Every time, he went to negotiate with merchants full of hope, but in the end, it always ended in failure for various reasons.

Ningyang's geographical location is not advantageous, traffic is inconvenient, resources are scarce... These problems are realistically placed in front of him. Trying to attract enterprises to come and invest is simply harder than ascending to heaven!

Around 10:30, a pitch-black Mercedes commercial vehicle sped from the highway and then stopped steadily in front of everyone.

Immediately after, the automatic door of the commercial vehicle opened slowly, and Vice Mayor Zhang Shibin stepped out of the car with a smile, saying, "Yuanfei, Chengwei, I'm really sorry to call you over on such a big holiday."

Seeing this, Gao Yuanfei hurriedly stepped forward to shake hands tightly with Zhang Shibin, his face beaming with a smile, and replied, "Mayor Zhang, what are you saying! You are so busy with work on weekdays, dealing with ten thousand things, and you can still think of our Ningyang and specially bring us good projects. We are not even grateful enough! Besides, serving the people wholeheartedly is our duty, so there is no such thing as a holiday or not!" After speaking, the two looked at each other and smiled.

Hu Chengwei on the side said with a full face of smiles, "Welcome Mayor Zhang to Ningyang to inspect and guide our work!"

Zhang Shibin continued, "Come, let me introduce everyone. This is Mr. Tian Lei, the Chairman of the Fishing Association from the province; and standing next to him is our Yingjiang Fishing Association Chairman Deng Zhuohao. As for this one, I believe I don't need to introduce him much, right? He is your Ningyang's famous 'King of Fish Farming'!"

Gao Yuanfei and others accompanied him with smiles, but they were confused in their hearts. When did a "King of Fish Farming" appear in Ningyang? Why didn't I know?

Seeing this, Lu Fan took the opportunity to report Gu Yu's situation to the leaders.

After greeting, the line of four cars slowly headed toward Baishu Bay.

After entering the Baishu Bay boundary, the beautiful scenery outside the window unfolded like a scroll, making people feel refreshed and happy.

Arriving at the destination—the reservoir contracted by Gu Yu, after Zhang Shibin got out of the car, his eyes were attracted by the scene in front of him.

I saw green mountains surrounding it, lush and green; the green grass under his feet was like a huge green carpet.

He couldn't help but smile and praised, "The environment here is really beautiful, with rolling mountains and shaded trees. I didn't expect our Yingjiang to have such a charming scenic spot. No wonder you took a fancy to this place."

Lu Fan, as the host, enthusiastically introduced the situation to the leaders: "Leaders, the water quality of Baishu Bay can be called first-class, clear to the bottom. There are 45 reservoir dams of various sizes here, with a water area of over 4,000 mu.

In March this year, we concentrated on stocking fish fry in 28 of the reservoir dams. Currently, the number of fish raised has exceeded 5 million.

In addition, since the state implemented the policy of returning farmland to forests in 1999, after twenty years of hard work, it is now a place full of greenery, and the township's forest area has grown to over 200 square kilometers.

It can be said that the current Baishu Bay is not only pleasant in scenery but also very rich in water resources, which is undoubtedly an ideal choice for building a fishing base!" His words were full of pride and expectation.

Gu Yu, as the person in charge of the fishing base on the surface, described the grand blueprint of this project to everyone in detail:

First, 23 million funds will be invested in the first phase of construction, aiming to build a venue that can accommodate 1,300 people fishing at the same time—this must not only be the best in the country but also the unique standardized thousand-person fishing base in the entire Northwest region! It will be equipped with the most advanced facilities and provide complete and diverse functions, which will undoubtedly become the "holy land" that all fishing enthusiasts dream of.

In addition, various supporting facilities will be further improved. For example, hardening the village's lanes and roads; establishing three modern sewage treatment stations; building a spacious visitor center, equipped with necessary departments such as reception rooms, tour guide rooms, and medical rooms. These departments are not only scientifically and reasonably laid out but also have sound and perfect rules and regulations; plus two cultural leisure plazas, a parking lot that can park more than 500 cars, and two 3A-level tourist toilets... In addition, many rest facilities such as carefully arranged pavilions, hammocks, stone tables, and stone benches, as well as small and exquisite landscapes, will also make people linger.

Such a beautiful conception and such an attractive prospect, how could Gao Yuanfei and Hu Chengwei not be moved? Coupled with the Vice Mayor accompanying the inspection, there must be some hidden story.

Gao Yuanfei stood out without hesitation and solemnly stated on behalf of the County Committee and County Government: "We will go all out to promote the fishing base to take root, sprout, and bear fruit for the economic development of Baishu Bay and even the entire county!" His voice was sonorous and powerful, full of determination and confidence.

At the same time, Gao Yuanfei elaborated on a series of support measures, stating that they would give the greatest preferential policies for investment attraction.

These policies include, but are not limited to, financial subsidies, tax exemptions, land supply, etc., and will also provide all-round service guarantees to ensure the smooth progress and success of the project.

Lunch time arrived, and the group came to the township government canteen for a meal.

Chef Chen Tianhao prepared the Baishu Bay signature delicacy—ground pepper mutton. The aroma of the fresh and tender mutton was overflowing, and the attractive fragrance made people drool.

After tasting it, everyone gave a thumbs up and praised Chen Tianhao's cooking skills. Even Vice Mayor Zhang Shibin, who was quite picky about food, couldn't help but praise, "This taste is truly unique!"

After lunch, Zhang Shibin didn't rush to leave but directly occupied Lu Fan's office to communicate with Gao Yuanfei and Hu Chengwei alone.

An hour passed, and the inspection team set off to return.

Gao Yuanfei and Hu Chengwei looked at each other tacitly and then said in unison: "Let's support it with all our strength!"

With leaders "backing" the fishing base, Xiaoyi and Yin Guanwu also visited Gao and Hu one after another during this holiday.

Lu Fan didn't care about any inside information or transactions that might exist between them. He only cared that the investment could be truly implemented so that the broad masses could benefit from it. As long as the final result is beneficial to the people, it is a goal worth pursuing.

In this complex social environment, various interest relationships are intertwined. One can only look at the things happening around with a normal heart and use a positive attitude to promote things in a good direction.

On May 10, the sun was bright and the wind was gentle. The small conference room of the Ningyang County Government was filled with a festive and peaceful atmosphere, and the signing ceremony was held here grandly.

County Party Committee Secretary Gao Yuanfei attended, and County Head Hu Chengwei sat at the signing table with a smile and full of confidence, solemnly signing his name on the cooperation agreement; immediately after, enterprise representatives Yin Guanwu and Gu Yu signed their names.

Ningyang News reported: The total investment of this signing reached an astonishing 350 million yuan! Behind this figure contains endless hope and potential. It means that the two major projects of the fishing base and livestock product distribution are about to officially settle in Ningyang County. This will not only inject strong power into Ningyang's economic development but also bring more employment opportunities and the vigorous rise of related industries.

It is conceivable that the future Ningyang County will undergo earth-shaking changes due to the implementation of these projects. The fishing base will hold more competitions, attract many tourists to come for leisure and entertainment, and promote the prosperity of the tourism industry; while the livestock product distribution business will promote the extension and upgrading of the agricultural industrial chain, increase farmers' income levels, and effectively promote the transformation and upgrading of Ningyang's livestock product industry!

This signing ceremony witnessed a new chapter of close cooperation between Ningyang County and the enterprise. The beautiful vision of both parties working together and achieving mutual benefit is gradually becoming a reality.

Lu Fan successfully introduced two genuine and highly potential investment attraction projects, making him famous and highly praised and recognized.

Everything has two sides. Naturally, there is no lack of those who speak cool words, perhaps out of jealousy, prejudice, or other reasons, mocking and trying to belittle his achievements because he is young and still the leader's secretary.

No matter how the outside world evaluates it, the entire county realized: Baishu Bay is about to usher in an unprecedented rise! This place, which was once unknown and a poor countryside, is now full of vitality and potential.