Chapter 1874

Su Xinghui said, "That's no problem. If the Jiangshang Group needs any coordination from our Changshan County government, we are duty-bound."

Xu Zhigang said, "Then I will thank County Magistrate Su in advance."

Xu Zhigang truly wanted to establish a good relationship with Su Xinghui. With the Jiangshang Group investing so much in Changshan County, it was unimaginable not to have a good relationship with the local government. Moreover, Xu Zhigang had heard about Su Xinghui's background from Shao Dejin and knew of Su Xinghui's status in Changshan County; that was why he had taken the initiative to visit Su Xinghui.

Don't let the Jiangshang Group's size and scale fool you; they had encountered their fair share of trouble while investing abroad. Some local government officials were unscrupulous, local thugs and hooligans would harass them, and even cadres from certain functional departments would frequently come knocking to demand "tribute." Xu Zhigang had even encountered such things in Yulin City.

Although such things happened, the work still had to be done, and the Jiangshang Group could not stop its pace of expansion. Therefore, Xu Zhigang was very experienced in handling relationships with local governments.

As Xu Zhigang spoke, he took an envelope out of his bag, placed it on the coffee table, and pushed it toward Su Xinghui.

Su Xinghui frowned and asked, "President Xu, what is this?"

Xu Zhigang said with an unchanging expression, "County Magistrate Su, these are just a few shopping cards for our supermarkets and malls. They can be used at all malls and supermarkets under the Jiangshang Group. This is just a small token of appreciation from our Jiangshang Group."

Su Xinghui pushed the envelope back to Xu Zhigang and said, "President Xu, since you are very close with President Shao, haven't you heard him talk about my character? I never accept gifts."

Xu Zhigang was a bit surprised. He was indeed very close with Shao Dejin because the supermarkets under their banner had many cooperative relationships with Shao Dejin's Jiangcheng Meat Processing Group, and many of Jiangcheng Meat Processing's products had to be sold through their supermarkets.

Shao Dejin had indeed told him that Su Xinghui was a man who didn't accept gifts, but Xu Zhigang didn't quite believe it. What local official didn't like a little extra? Besides, their Jiangshang Group had a unique advantage when it came to giving gifts; sending a few shopping cards was neither conspicuous nor extravagant, and others wouldn't have any psychological burden after accepting them.

Xu Zhigang smiled and said, "County Magistrate Su, these are just a few shopping cards. This can't be considered bribery; it's just us making friends. Please don't refuse."

Su Xinghui also smiled and said, "I'm willing to make friends, but I still can't accept this. If President Xu really wants to be friends with me, please put it away. However, you can rest assured about your investment here; if you have any trouble, feel free to come to me."

Xu Zhigang heard the firmness in Su Xinghui's words and could only put the envelope back into his bag. He shook his head and said, "County Magistrate Su, you really make me look at you with new eyes. Fine, then I'll make you this friend!"

Only then did Su Xinghui nod and say, "President Xu, that's right. After we spend more time together, you'll know what kind of person I am."

Xu Zhigang said, "Since County Magistrate Su doesn't accept gifts, then it's fine if I invite you to a meal today, right?"

Su Xinghui smiled and said, "There will be plenty of opportunities for meals in the future, but I still have to go home to eat with my wife today."

Xu Zhigang said, "It's just a meal. How about calling your wife out to eat together?"

Su Xinghui said, "The child is small, just a month old, and she often has to breastfeed, so it's inconvenient to go out to eat. Thank you for your kindness, President Xu."

Xu Zhigang said, "County Magistrate Su, you really are a good man! Your wife must be very happy."

Su Xinghui said, "It's not quite like that. After a woman gives birth, her psychology is prone to fluctuations, and her emotions are sometimes unstable. At this time, it's really necessary to go home more to accompany her. Actually, before she gave birth, I also often went out to socialize; it's not as good as President Xu says."

Xu Zhigang nodded and said, "You're right about that. A woman's mind is sometimes more delicate and sensitive. You are doing the right thing."