Chapter 493: Let

Nie Kai walked into the County Party Secretary's office.

Nie Kai was in a good mood; over the past few days, he had been frequently summoned to the office by Han Guangyao regarding the Old City Renovation.

In order to secure this project, Nie Kai had met with Hu Mingsheng, the chairman of Haihua Group, several times.

Hu Mingsheng was actually quite interested in the Old City Renovation Project.

Of course, Nie Kai knew that Haihua Group currently had two choices: one was to invest in West City Development, and the other was to carry out a commercial reform of the Old City.

Although Tang Ye had previously invited Zhu Junting to Suiyuan for an inspection, and the whole process had seemed lively on the surface, in the final analysis, the power of decision still rested in Hu Mingsheng's hands.

Nie Kai was currently competing with Tang Ye over the important development direction of the County Government for the next three years.

Nie Kai held a significant advantage because he had successfully secured support funds and relevant policies from the Development and Reform Commission through Xiao Jingyu.

Han Guangyao was quite satisfied with Nie Kai's recent attitude.

As he gradually took control of the Party committee, Nie Kai, who had previously challenged him often, had become much more submissive. Although he knew this was a disguise, being able to keep up the act was a good result for Han Guangyao.

After all, political wisdom was not about exterminating one's opponents, but about being inclusive and achieving a balance.

Han Guangyao needed Nie Kai's support; in this way, he and Nie Kai could form a pincer movement within the Government to hold the calculating Gao Hong firmly in check.

"County Magistrate Nie, sit!" Han Guangyao pointed to the sofa and said softly.

Nie Kai sat down with a smile and took out a proposal: "Secretary Han, I specifically sought out Hu Mingsheng yesterday to discuss the Old City commercial reform. He is still very interested. In fact, compared to West City Development, Haihua Group is more inclined toward the Old City commercial reform—after all, the Old City has a high level of maturity and there are also city renovation subsidies from the province."

Han Guangyao took the proposal and fell into deep thought.

Clearly, regarding Suiyuan's future development, there were currently two lines of thought: one was the Old City commercial reform represented by Nie Kai, and the other was the West City Development proposed by Tang Ye.

In fact, from Han Guangyao's perspective, he was more inclined toward the Old City commercial reform.

Because he also felt that the West City was too desolate.

Although Tang Ye had told him that there would be changes in three years, Han Guangyao felt that was just painting a pie in the sky for him.

Conversely, the gradual renovation of the Old City would have immediate effects; as long as the demolition began, it would be a political achievement that could be written into his resume.

"This proposal has a good line of thought. Bring it up at the Standing Committee meeting to be discussed alongside West City Development. From now on, Suiyuan must concentrate its energy on one project; we cannot spread ourselves too thin, lest we fail to do anything well." Han Guangyao's words greatly boosted Nie Kai's spirits.

Tang Ye sat in his office, his heart actually quite conflicted.

He wanted to call Zhu Junting to find out how their internal discussions had gone.

But he was afraid that taking the initiative to ask would be unfavorable for the later stages of the negotiation.

After all, business negotiations were like falling in love; whoever spoke first lost.

The landline rang.

Tang Ye glanced at the number, and seeing it was Zhu Junting calling, he answered the phone with a sense of trepidation.

"President Zhu, hello!"

Zhu Junting's tone was somewhat helpless, "County Magistrate Tang, I'm sorry. After the inspection in Suiyuan, the board of directors held a discussion and ultimately decided that we would invest in the Old City."

Tang Ye's heart sank to the bottom.

However, he did not show any signs of disappointment.

"Your decision is surprising. It seems, President Zhu, that you still don't trust my vision. However, I must still welcome Haihua Group to invest in Suiyuan; if there is anything you need my assistance with in the future, just tell me."

Zhu Junting smiled, "County Magistrate Tang, aren't you very disappointed that we didn't choose the project you highly recommended?"

Tang Ye feigned composure and joked, "How could that be? I can only say that our fate wasn't meant to be. Of course, in a few years, you might regret your choice today."

Tang Ye mused to himself that he could call An Xin later to see if Guohao Group had any investment intentions.

"In order not to regret it, I've suddenly changed my mind. I'll support you and choose the West City Development Project instead!" Zhu Junting suddenly changed her tone and said lightheartedly.

Tang Ye was stunned for a moment, only then realizing that Zhu Junting had been teasing him!

As expected!

The sister-in-law is a fickle vixen.

Tang Ye said with a smile, "Don't make such jokes next time; my heart is very fragile and can't take it!"

Zhu Junting smiled, "You've lied to me before, so now we're even."

Tang Ye said easily, "Thank you for supporting me. I will report this to Secretary Han right away and set a time to sign the contract so the project can start as soon as possible."

Zhu Junting thought for a moment and reminded him, "As far as I know, not everyone within Suiyuan supports West City Development; some people feel the Old City has more value."

Tang Ye understood what Zhu Junting meant, "President Zhu, please rest assured. As long as you are willing to invest in the West City, the Suiyuan County Government will definitely support this project with all its might."

Zhu Junting smiled, "We chose to invest in Suiyuan mainly to invest in you."

Tang Ye was stunned for a moment, "President Zhu, thank you for your recognition. I will keep every bit of your support in my heart."

He hung up the phone with Zhu Junting.

Tang Ye went directly to report to Han Guangyao.

Han Guangyao said with a smile, "I was just looking for you!"

Tang Ye said with a smile, "Secretary Han, what are your instructions?"

Han Guangyao said softly, "The funds from the Provincial Development and Reform Commission for the Old City Renovation have already come down. Nie Kai just found me; he had some contact with Haihua Group, and Haihua is also very interested in investing in the Old City."

Tang Ye mused that this guy Nie Kai was truly disgusting.

Haihua Group was an enterprise he had invited, yet Nie Kai had secretly contacted Haihua's senior management, attempting to pull strings and disrupt his plans.

More importantly, Nie Kai had grasped the County Party Secretary's psychology.

Han Guangyao was more inclined toward renovating the Old City.

Just like that!

Nie Kai had pushed him into opposition with Han Guangyao.

Tang Ye smiled, "Secretary Han, I also wanted to report Haihua Group's intentions to you. Just now, Zhu Junting called me; after discussion, Haihua Group ultimately chose the latter between the Old City commercial reform and West City Development. Now we need to finalize the time, sign the Investment Agreement as soon as possible, and implement the project startup process."

Han Guangyao looked at Tang Ye in surprise, "Haihua Group agreed to invest in the West City?"

Tang Ye confirmed again, "Yes, their budget is one billion, and later they will use this project to raise funds from the public. The total investment will be around three billion! However, we need to do a good job with infrastructure and road engineering, striving to make the West City look brand new within three to five years."

Han Guangyao's gaze shifted from surprise to joy, "Since Haihua Group agrees to invest in the West City, then naturally there is no problem."

For Han Guangyao, that is.

In fact, whether renovating the Old City or developing the West City, it made no difference.

When Han Guangyao first took office, he had thought about vigorously renovating the Old City.

But hasn't the situation changed now?

The Industrial Park has been revitalized!

Next, the West City will gather a large number of enterprises and become a highland of active market economy.

What is important is that there are enterprises willing to take out real money to provide a blood transfusion for Suiyuan.

Tang Ye's powerful execution made Han Guangyao look at him with new eyes once again!