Chapter 880: with translation of title

Zhao Nanxing also immediately thought of something, he said with an incredulous expression: "Could it be that Su Yang knows someone from the Industrial and Commercial Bank headquarters? He even came here to speak up for him."

Jiang Tao shook his head heavily: "Impossible, if he had that ability, why would he need to come to our county branch? It's probably just a coincidence; we don't know the situation yet, let's go follow and see. I even asked their sub-branch staff last night, and they hadn't received any notice from above."

Chen Bo, hearing the three's whispered conversation, couldn't help but feel amused; being overconfident is not a good thing. You think your network has reached the third tier, but actually theirs is at the thirtieth tier. Fortunately, Department Head Lu had already given instructions at the start, and he himself also finds Su Yang sunny and handsome, like a big boy, and especially capable. So he resolutely threw his lot in with Su Yang; otherwise, who knows what embarrassment might have arisen.

Director Bao in the car looked at Su Yang warmly: "Oh, County Magistrate Su is really young, even younger than I imagined, and yet you have such grandeur. This is rare among your generation; you must seize it well and develop according to your ideas."

Su Yang also caught a hint, and immediately began to play the pity card: "Leader, our place, due to some historical reasons, since I took office until now, you are still the first to come down for an inspection. Our county's finances have long been in deficit; previously we relied solely on the so-called halo of the Twin Ditch Large Koji Winery, but once that bubble burst, we could barely pay salaries. Now, to attract investment, we must inevitably build roads and improve our internal environment to leave a good impression on investors. But all this needs money; our county's finances currently have at least a five-hundred-million-yuan shortfall, and we are desperate with no way out."

Director Bao laughed and said: "You little rascal, you're really sharp! I heard Secretary Guo say before that you have considerable ability; how could this still stump you? Come on, let's first go to your industrial park to have a look, and then check out your planned breeding and planting bases."

Su Yang responded with an acknowledgement, then took Director Bao and the inspecting leaders first to the industrial park. It had been a few days since they last came, and the industrial park had already begun large-scale construction; the workers on site were busy and enthusiastic, and upon seeing visitors come for inspection, they were not shy, waving greetings from afar.

Su Yang introduced: "Our county specially established an Investment Promotion Office; right from its inception we already made contact with Harvard Pharmaceutical of our province, signed a related cooperation agreement, planning to set up their pharmaceutical branch factory here. This counts as the first enterprise; besides, many other companies are in negotiations, and if nothing goes wrong, we can gather together before the year's end to hold a signing and release ceremony. At that time, we also hope Director Bao will grace us with his presence."

Director Bao laughed and said: "Good, I appreciate your kindness, but I'll see if I can squeeze in at that time."

After leaving the industrial park, they went to the newly confirmed breeding and planting base, which covers over a hundred mu of land. Su Yang then roughly introduced his plans and prospects.

At this moment, the bank president Yan, who had been standing nearby, interjected: "County Magistrate Su, your plans are indeed quite good. According to the current plan, how much investment do you think is needed? About how many years to break even? What could the return on investment be?"

Su Yang realized this was the main point, and he said: "Bank President Yan, our return on investment should be estimated in the thousands of percent. Because our planting base mainly grows medicinal herbs, and we have signed a preliminary cooperation intention with Harvard Pharmaceutical, meaning all the medicinal herbs we plant will not be unsold and will be sold at market price immediately. As for the breeding farm, it was originally prepared for a future dairy factory, so with strong support from the County Party Committee and County Government, both breeding and planting will yield huge returns. Of course, in my view, these commercial returns are not important; what matters is that it gives the local common people an opportunity to work right at their doorstep, truly letting their wallets fill up. If only the projects in the industrial park were considered, they might promote the development of Lieshan County's economy, but they might not drive the local common people. However, the initial investment for our county is a real headache; even if we mortgaged the county government, banks still wouldn't lend us money. I once consulted a related bank, and they even suggested I go to the Zhongnong Construction Bank or a credit union for a loan."

Su Yang was clearly trying to give the sub-branch president an eye drop; don't think that just because he dares, under someone's instruction, to give Su Yang a small trip-up, in the eyes of the branch president he is nothing.

Bank President Yan said: "Well said, then how much money do you roughly need? Oh, this way: after a while we'll go to the sub-branch; please, County Magistrate Su, come with us and explain your funding shortfall, to see if the sub-branch can resolve it. If not, then our branch will step in."

Su Yang was overjoyed; as long as the money problem is solved, everything else ceases to be a problem. "Thank you, Bank President Yan; without your bank's assistance, our county government definitely couldn't push these projects forward."

Afterwards, Director Bao and the leaders of the Financial Office went to the county government compound, while Su Yang and Bank President Yan et al. went to the county sub-branch.

The sub-branch's Director Gao and President Su were already waiting at the door; seeing Bank President Yan's party approach, they hurried over in a little jog. Director Gao, not knowing whether from nervousness or excitement, tripped on his feet, fell straight to the ground, rolled over gurgling, and hard‑hit the car door.

How ridiculous it was—Su Yang almost couldn't hold back his laughter; just two days ago, Director Gao still had an air of arrogance in his brow, but now he's turned into this sight.

President Su was no better, his face full of panic; evidently they had received some news. "Bank President Yan, knowing you're coming to inspect work, our sub-branch's entire staff has been waiting for you, so we didn't open to the public this morning."

Hearing that, the already displeased Bank President Yan said: "Does the bank have such a rule? When headquarters or branch leaders come to inspect work, they close the doors—what about the depositors? What about the ordinary people rushing to withdraw money? People like you, what kind of responsible person are you?" Having said that, he strode straight into the bank.

Indeed, inside the bank, together with the tellers and guards, over a dozen people stood there in perfect unison, as if awaiting inspection. I don't know which half‑wit started by saying, "Welcome Bank President Yan to come inspect," and the others followed suit, shouting in unison, "Welcome Bank President Yan to come inspect."

Seeing this scene, Bank President Yan's face darkened further, and he coldly said: "Everyone disperse, go about your business; Su Tong, you two come in."