Chapter 1320: Exerting Efforts in the Cultural Tourism Industry!

After the press conference ended, Lu Tianming's call came in.

Lu Tianming said in an excited tone, "County Magistrate Tang, Mayor Jiang is hosting a banquet for President Zhao at noon, so please make sure you coordinate well with President Zhao."

Tang Ye knew that Jiang Jing should already be aware of the news that the Zhao Group was going to invest in Yechuan.

An investment of this scale must attract attention at the municipal level.

Tang Ye replied, "Understood, I will coordinate thoroughly with Zhao Hui."

After hanging up the phone, Tang Ye joked with Zhao Hui, "I originally planned to treat you to street food, but I just received notice that Mayor Jiang is personally hosting a banquet to entertain you."

Zhao Hui looked slightly surprised: "Is that so? Then that is truly an honor."

Tang Ye laughed in spite of himself, "Not surprising at all, you are the God of Wealth, after all."

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At noon, a table was set in a private room at the City Guest House.

Upon seeing Zhao Hui, Jiang Jing took the initiative to step forward and shake his hand warmly: "President Zhao, you have brought us a massive surprise this time!"

Zhao Hui said with a smile, "Mayor Jiang, you are too kind."

Jiang Jing looked at Tang Ye and said with a hint of emotion: "You really do hide things well; such a big matter, and you didn't even give me a heads-up beforehand. President Zhao, if there is any lack of hospitality, feel free to settle the account with Tang Ye; it is not that the Municipal Government does not value the Zhao Group, it is that he did not report it."

Tang Ye hurriedly explained: "Mayor Jiang, I wanted to wait until the matter was resolved before reporting to you in detail.

Originally, I wanted to release the cooperation news through the press conference to suppress the negative public opinion.

I didn't expect, I didn't expect that President Zhao would announce the cooperation news directly!

I was also caught off guard!"

Jiang Jing waved his hand, "Alright, no need to dwell on the past; we must set our sights on the future. The Municipal Government will certainly provide comprehensive logistical support for the Zhao Group's investment in Yechuan."

Zhao Hui replied, "With those words from Mayor Jiang, we feel even more confident!"

Jiang Jing felt very surprised, and also very pleasantly surprised, by Zhao Hui's visit!

The relationship between Tang Ye and Jiang Jing was known to all; the political achievements Tang Ye secured naturally counted as Jiang Jing's accomplishments.

Halfway through the banquet, Tang Ye's mobile phone suddenly rang.

Tang Ye said to Jiang Jing: "It is a call from Minister Han; I will go out to take it."

Jiang Jing nodded, "Go ahead!"

Tang Ye walked outside the private room.

Han Zhengyi said in a joyful tone: "County Magistrate Tang, this press conference was a huge success. I didn't expect you to be so capable, to have actually secured so much capital."

Tang Ye said with a smile, "Thank you for your concern, Secretary Han. I also didn't expect the Zhao Group to be so sincere!"

Han Zhengyi said with emotion, "The crisis of the Old City Renovation can now be solved. I haven't been able to sleep well these past few days, but tonight I can have a good sleep."

Tang Ye thought to himself that Han Zhengyi suffering from insomnia over this matter was definitely not him trying to fool him.

"There is no hurdle that cannot be overcome; Yechuan will get better and better."

After hanging up Tang Ye's call, Han Zhengyi sat at his desk, his emotions difficult to calm for a long time.

The hot potato that was the Old City Renovation Project had been quickly resolved after his departure.

What was even more rare was that Tang Ye did not choose to cover it up or avoid it, but instead brought the problem into the public eye and handled it properly in an open and aboveboard manner.

A project on the scale of one billion is a dazzling political achievement.

If he had not been transferred away from Yechuan, relying on this achievement, his official career might have advanced further.

Han Zhengyi could not help but feel a pang of annoyance in his heart, yet he could only helplessly accept reality.

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In the afternoon, Tang Ye led Zhao Hui to Lianhua Town.

Lianhua Town Party Committee Secretary Xia Xiang received the notice on short notice and prepared very hastily.

"President Zhao, this is Secretary Xia. I showed you the plan for Lianhua Town before; he is the planner and also the executor."

Zhao Hui shook hands with Xia Xiang, "County Magistrate Tang highly recommended your Lotus Culture Theme Town project to me, and I was very interested after reading the proposal. In the future, the Zhao Group will increase its investment layout in Yechuan, and the Lotus Culture Theme Town in Lianhua Town is also a core project we are focusing on."

Upon hearing this, Xia Xiang was overjoyed: "Thank you for your recognition, President Zhao; welcome to Lianhua Town to invest and start a business."

The group walked into the Lianhua Town Government conference room.

Xia Xiang reported the basic situation of Lianhua Town to Zhao Hui in detail.

Subsequently, Tang Ye personally gave a presentation on the Lotus Culture Theme Town.

"The Lotus Culture Theme Town takes the lotus as its core IP, relying on the ten thousand acres of lotus ponds and natural water systems, integrating ecological sightseeing, cultural experience, leisure vacations, and characteristic industries into one..."

"Deeply excavating the connotations of lotus culture, possessing both the clean and upright character of the Confucian gentleman, the Zen artistic conception of Buddhism, and the auspicious meanings of folk customs, we are creating characteristic scenes such as the Lotus Culture Museum, the Lotus Viewing Plank Road, the Lotus Pond Night Tour, and Hanfu Travel Photography..."

"At the same time, we are developing deep processing of agricultural products such as lotus seeds and lotus roots, launching the Full Lotus Banquet, lotus-themed cultural and creative products, and study tour experience projects, forming a four-season operation model of 'spring raising lotus, summer viewing lotus, autumn harvesting lotus, and winter health care'..."

"Using water as the pulse and culture as the rhyme, we are building an Oriental pastoral vacation destination that deeply integrates agriculture, culture, and tourism."

Xia Xiang knew well that Tang Ye had outstanding eloquence, but this brilliant presentation still opened his eyes!

County Magistrate Tang's understanding of the Lotus Culture Theme Town far exceeded his own.

Additionally, he finally understood why Tang Ye had advised him not to be anxious at the time.

It turned out that Tang Ye had long had a plan in mind.

The Eastward Strategy and the Old City Renovation were both development paths set by predecessors.

Yet Tang Ye had always wanted to leave his own mark of governance in Yechuan!

The boss decided to give up investing in Lianhua Town, but Tang Ye had already prepared an alternative plan.

Compared to Boss Wu, the Zhao Group was more powerful; they were not only going to invest in the Resort Project but also build the Lotus Culture Theme Town, investing at least one hundred million in capital.

Looking at the long term, if they could build a nationally renowned cultural tourism brand, they could revitalize the regional economy of the entire Yechuan.

Tang Ye was going to exert his efforts in the cultural tourism industry!

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After seeing off the inspection team and returning to his office, Xia Xiang received a call from Boss Wu.

"Secretary Xia, I heard that the Zhao Group has just reached a cooperation intention with Yechuan County to invest one billion; is this true?"

Xia Xiang secretly thought that Boss Wu had a keen nose.

"That is correct. I just finished hosting the Zhao Group inspection team, and Lianhua Town is also included in their investment plan."

Boss Wu's eyes lit up, and his tone was excited: "Then I must congratulate you. By the way, our plan to invest in the Resort Project can be renegotiated. When would it be convenient for you? We can sign the Investment Agreement directly."

Xia Xiang feigned surprise: "Haven't you already signed agreements with other townships?"

Boss Wu laughed awkwardly, "Those were only Intentional Agreements; the specific terms were never finalized. If you agree, we can sign a formal Investment Agreement directly with Lianhua Town and begin operations immediately after signing."

Xia Xiang knew clearly in his heart that Boss Wu's previous proposal to change the investment area was merely a tactic of retreating to advance, intended to secure more favorable conditions.

Now that Yechuan had resolved its public opinion crisis and had major capital moving in, he felt a sense of crisis, which was why he had taken the initiative to reach out.

Xia Xiang sighed softly: "Boss Wu, times have changed."

"We have been discussing cooperation for a long time, and I naturally hope for a satisfactory result."

"However, Lianhua Town will be undergoing overall planning, and every piece of land will be centrally coordinated and arranged by the county."

"You can keep an eye on the Government announcements and participate in the public bidding later on."

"Within the scope of my ability, I will certainly do my best to help."

Hearing these words, Boss Wu felt his heart go cold and said regretfully, "Alright, I hope we still have a chance to cooperate."

After hanging up on Boss Wu, Xia Xiang had a new assessment of him: truly short-sighted!

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