Chapter 549

Su Xinghui also called Xu Haimin, telling him to rush to the County Committee guesthouse immediately and wait in the lobby, as he estimated Lu Zhenghong would summon him soon.

Gu Shanmin began summoning the leaders of Yulin City, while Lu Zhenghong was the first to call Su Xinghui to his room.

After entering Lu Zhenghong's room, Su Xinghui smilingly brewed a cup of tea for Lu Zhenghong, then brewed one for himself, and sat down.

Lu Zhenghong laughed, "Xinghui, you kid, you're not polite at all."

Su Xinghui said, "If I were polite with you, wouldn't that be treating you like a stranger?"

Lu Zhenghong laughed heartily. In front of Su Xinghui, he was always able to be this happy.

After laughing for a while, he said to Su Xinghui, "How is the situation in Meng Hu Ling now?"

Su Xinghui said, "Uncle Lu, Meng Hu Ling is developing very well now. This year's GDP can reach at least 50 million!"

Lu Zhenghong was startled: "Can it really be that much?"

The figure of 50 million might seem unremarkable, but Lu Zhenghong knew what the situation in Meng Hu Ling was like two years ago. The year before last, Meng Hu Ling's GDP was only about 10 million, and last year it rose to nearly 20 million. This growth rate was already very terrifying, but it could rise to 50 million this year? Lu Zhenghong was somewhat skeptical.

Su Xinghui laughed, "Uncle Lu, do you know how much the output value of the Ye Zhugou Bamboo Weaving Factory can reach this year?"

Lu Zhenghong thought for a moment and said, "500,000?"

Su Xinghui said, "2 million!"

Lu Zhenghong said, "That much?"

Su Xinghui said, "This is mainly because they secured huge foreign trade orders at the Canton Fair this year, and coupled with the improvement in the craftsmanship of the bamboo weaving factory workers, the added value of the products has increased. Therefore, the output value of the bamboo weaving factory has had a huge leap."

Lu Zhenghong nodded and said, "I really didn't expect that small bamboo weaving could create such a huge output value."

Su Xinghui said, "There are more than a dozen new foreign-invested enterprises in our township this year. The investment in infrastructure alone has reached nearly 20 million. Coupled with the production output after these enterprises started operations, it's very easy for the GDP to reach 50 million."

Lu Zhenghong looked inspired: "I knew Meng Hu Ling must be developing well, but I didn't expect it to develop this well!"

Su Xinghui said, "Uncle Lu, these investment enterprises only started operations in the second half of this year and haven't fully utilized their production capacity yet. I estimate that our township's GDP can double again next year."

Lu Zhenghong slapped the tea table and said, "If you really achieve that, I'll guarantee you a position as a deputy county head after next year!"

Su Xinghui said, "Uncle Lu, that's too scary. I'll only be twenty-four after next year."

Lu Zhenghong then remembered Su Xinghui's age, and he said with some annoyance, "It's a pity you're too young!"

Su Xinghui said, "It's okay, Uncle Lu. Even if I stay in the township, can't I still accomplish some side projects?"

Lu Zhenghong nodded and said, "After hearing your words, I feel confident. I think Secretary Gu will definitely be satisfied."

Seeing that Lu Zhenghong was in a good mood, Su Xinghui said, "Uncle Lu, can I make a request to you?"

Lu Zhenghong said, "What request? Just say it."

Su Xinghui said, "You know that Shangmeng Highway, right?"

Lu Zhenghong said, "I know. It's built quite well. The future development of your Meng Hu Ling depends on this road."

Su Xinghui said, "This Shangmeng Highway was built by our county's private enterprise, Haimin Construction Company. The boss of this construction company is the father of my classmate, named Xu Haimin. He is an upright entrepreneur, but because he has no background, he has repeatedly encountered some difficulties in the process of business operation. So, taking advantage of your visit today, I would like to ask you to meet him."

Lu Zhenghong's expression became serious. Seeing this, Su Xinghui quickly said, "Uncle Lu, I know this request is a bit abrupt. If it's not possible, just pretend I didn't say it."

Lu Zhenghong said, "Tell me, who is making things difficult for him? Why are they making things difficult for him?"

Su Xinghui gave a bitter smile: "Uncle Lu, there's no need to say that, right?"

Lu Zhenghong knew what Su Xinghui meant. In fact, why they were making things difficult was very obvious. In officialdom, this was already a very common thing. Even if Su Xinghui told him who was making things difficult for Xu Haimin, what could he do? Remove all those people? That was obviously impossible.

Lu Zhenghong said to Su Xinghui with a solemn expression, "Is this Xu Haimin really as you say? An upright entrepreneur?"

Su Xinghui said seriously, "Uncle Lu, I dare to guarantee with my character that Xu Haimin is absolutely an upright entrepreneur. The projects he builds will absolutely not cut corners. In fact, the fact that he can be made difficult for shows this point. Otherwise, he could just give some gifts to those who make things difficult for him, and wouldn't everything be solved? It's because he doesn't want to do this that he's in such a difficult position."

Lu Zhenghong nodded and said, "Xinghui, today I am doing this for your sake, and because I trust you, so I agree to meet this Xu Haimin. However, this is a one-time exception!"

Su Xinghui was overjoyed. He knew that making such a request to Lu Zhenghong today was indeed a bit abrupt. Fortunately, Lu Zhenghong was in a good mood today and agreed. He said, "Then I'll go downstairs and call him."

Lu Zhenghong smiled and nodded. Su Xinghui went out and downstairs, and at a glance, he saw Xu Haimin, who was sitting somewhat restrainedly among a group of cadres. Basically, all the cadres above the section level in the county were here.

Su Xinghui walked over and said to Xu Haimin in a moderate voice, "General Manager Xu, Secretary-General Lu said he wants to see you. He asked me to come down and call you."

Xu Haimin was waiting anxiously, and upon hearing Su Xinghui's words, he was overjoyed. However, he forcibly suppressed his joy, stood up, and followed Su Xinghui upstairs.