Chapter 1229: If You

The next morning, Tang Ye went to the city to attend an economic work conference.

At the conference, the economic situation of the various counties and districts of Xiyang City was reported.

Yechuan County had risen two spots from second to last, which made Tang Ye heave a sigh of relief.

For a County Magistrate, economic indicators are an important assessment.

All the things you busy yourself with are meant to serve the economy.

However, Tang Ye still felt a sense of stifled frustration in his heart.

Ranked first was the county-level city of Wenyang City.

The Mayor's surname was Tan, and he acted very high-profile at the conference.

Everyone was gathered around him as well.

Mayor Tan's attention was also focused on Tang Ye.

Less than a year after Tang Ye took office, he had revitalized the economy of Yechuan County.

This still made him feel surprised.

However, surprise is just surprise.

Yechuan County's foundation could not compare to Wenyang City's.

Wenyang is an industrial zone, with deep accumulation and heritage in steelmaking and petrochemicals.

"County Magistrate Tang, Yechuan County is developing quite well under your leadership!" Mayor Tan greeted Tang Ye with feigned cordiality.

"Mayor Tan, you are too kind. Our growth rate is still not fast enough; we need to learn from you," Tang Ye said modestly.

Mayor Tan smiled at Tang Ye, then turned to greet another County Magistrate.

Tang Ye felt the other party's way of showing off was quite childish.

It looked like he was praising others, but in reality, he was waiting for the other party's flattery.

Tang Ye was the type of person who appeared steady and composed, but deep down could not stand being provoked by others.

He was a top student back when he was in school.

Now, he also had a top-student mindset at work: either don't do it, or if you do it, be the best.

He had always had an ambition to make Yechuan County's economy the best in the entire city.

Mayor Tan's words were like adding fuel to the fire, causing him a powerful stimulus.

It also made his goal even more firm!

Yechuan might not have as good a foundation as Wenyang.

But with the support of the Strategic Eastward Expansion Policy, there would be many variables in the future.

……

After the conference ended, Tang Ye received a call from Executive Deputy County Magistrate Zhao Kaiyuan.

"County Magistrate Tang, today I received a call from Director Liang of the Municipal Government, asking us to make formal contact with Jinhua Group. Do you have any instructions?"

Tang Ye said, "Jinhua Group is a Hong Kong enterprise, and its capital structure is quite complex. When you make contact with them, you must negotiate as equals and figure out their bottom line."

Zhao Kaiyuan nodded, "I have made initial contact with the person in charge of Jinhua Group's negotiation team this time. They hinted that they want to talk to Party Secretary Han. I don't have the confidence to figure out their bottom line."

Tang Ye was somewhat surprised, "The person negotiating with you this time is a General Manager of a second-tier company. It is already very respectful and shows great sincerity for you to be the one connecting with them. Before entering the substantive negotiation stage, Party Secretary Han will not show his face."

Zhao Kaiyuan hung up on Tang Ye and touched his sparse hair.

The land requisition and demolition work for Yechuan County's Strategic Eastward Expansion was basically completed; the next step was to attract investment and carry out industrial layout.

Jinhua Group is a globally famous large enterprise; if this enterprise could be attracted to come in.

This would play an important role in piecing together the map.

He was appointed as the Deputy Group Leader of the investment attraction work group and had to negotiate and consult with the enterprise; it looked very glorious, but in reality, he was sitting on a volcano.

After hanging up on Tang Ye, he felt a bitter smile in his heart.

Was Tang Ye setting his own position too high?

Investors are the masters!

If they are even slightly dissatisfied, they run away.

Asking him to negotiate as an equal with them, wasn't this asking him to throw a white silk noose over a beam?

Just as Zhao Kaiyuan expected, in the subsequent contact talks, the other party did not show much sincerity and entangled Zhao Kaiyuan in trivial matters.

Moreover, every time they talked about the key points, such as the scale of investment, they would avoid mentioning them.

"Manager Chen, we have been chatting for several days now, and we haven't eaten little, shouldn't we discuss the cooperation agreement?"

Chen Yaning said, "County Magistrate Zhao, tomorrow I am returning to the Hong Kong headquarters for about a week. I will communicate with the leaders at headquarters and listen to their opinions."

Seeing that Chen Yaning was still playing dumb with him, Zhao Kaiyuan was filled with anger.

He found Tang Ye to complain, "County Magistrate Tang, Jinhua Group has no sincerity and has been wasting our time."

Tang Ye calmly analyzed, "The one negotiating with you is a General Manager of a second-tier company; he has no decision-making power. Jinhua Group is deliberately consuming our patience. If we become impatient and irritable, we will fall into their trap."

Zhao Kaiyuan secretly thought that Tang Ye was younger than him, but at this moment, he was more rational than him.

"What should we do now? Spending a large amount of time here has little meaning."

Tang Ye encouraged him, "You need to think from their perspective. If they weren't interested, why would they invest manpower to play psychological warfare with us? For an enterprise, every arrangement they make has a goal.

You have worked hard during this recent period.

Since Chen Yaning has returned to headquarters, you should not take the initiative to contact him for the time being.

When the real decision-maker for the negotiations comes, we will then act according to the situation."

Tang Ye's words made Zhao Kaiyuan's mood calm down slightly.

……

Chen Yaning arrived at the headquarters.

He reported the investment situation in Yechuan County to the Vice Chairman of the Board, Fan Shaoqun.

"Chairman Fan, we have had preliminary contact with the Yechuan County Government, and they have arranged for the Executive Deputy County Magistrate to negotiate with us."

Fan Shaoqun was surprised, "You didn't see Han Zhengyi?"

Chen Yaning nodded, "Not only did I not see Han Zhengyi, but even the County Magistrate, Tang Ye, did not show up."

Fan Shaoqun wondered to himself, "Is Yechuan County so indifferent to the negotiations? This situation isn't right! Get ready, in three days, I will make a trip to Xiyang City."

Chen Yaning breathed a sigh of relief, "Chairman Fan, if you show up in person, Xiyang City will certainly take it seriously."

Business negotiations are like playing the "Fruit Salad" game.

The early stages are all about testing the waters.

Ninety percent of one's stamina must be reserved for that one moment of eruption!

Fan Shaoqun had originally intended to test the situation in Yechuan County, but he had not expected the other side to be so composed.

Three days later, Fan Shaoqun arrived in Xiyang City from Hong Kong.

Municipal Party Secretary Gong Weimin had had contact with Fan Shaoqun at a provincial-level investment promotion conference.

Therefore, upon learning that he had come to Xiyang in person, he specifically received him and his accompanying staff.

At the symposium, Fan Shaoqun said with a smile, "Gong, ever since we last met, I have always had the idea of coming to Xiyang to take a look."

Gong Weimin said, "You are welcome! Jinhua is a very capable enterprise. If you are willing to invest, we will certainly provide the best policies."

Fan Shaoqun's tone carried a hint of mockery, "I believe in your sincerity, Gong. However, the personnel below might not necessarily be the same."

Gong Weimin remained calm, "Chairman Fan, what do you mean by that!"

Fan Shaoqun sighed, a look of hesitation appearing on his face, and said slowly: "We recently arranged for people to contact the Yechuan County Government, and the county arranged for a Deputy County Magistrate to negotiate with us.

This Deputy County Magistrate has no decision-making power, which has caused the negotiations to progress slowly.

My older brother has the idea of inspecting other regions.

However, considering my friendship with you, Gong, I wanted to try to salvage the situation!"

Upon hearing this, Gong Weimin's expression did not change, "I feel your sincerity, Chairman Fan. I will look into this matter clearly. If there is a problem with our staff and they have neglected you, I apologize to you on their behalf."

Fan Shaoqun remarked with emotion, "Gong, you are broad-minded! I believe that with your support, our negotiations will surely have a result that satisfies both sides."