Chapter 1882

Chapter 1882: Chapter 1882

Chen Xiangdong was no longer the inexperienced young man he was right after graduation.

He knew clearly what he wanted.

If he wanted to, he could easily join any leading private enterprise in the country.

Even if he didn’t work for someone else, he could completely start his own business based on his abilities.

He thanked the two teachers for their invitation but politely declined.

Although they were disappointed, they respected his decision.

Meanwhile.

Song Guanchao returned home, got everything in order, and found Wu Qiangwei.

After their intimate moment, he shared the good news of the night with her.

The two experts she invited held the same opinion as Chen Xiangdong.

This confirmed that the City Government could focus on supporting Jiangyun Group.

"In the coming days, I’ll have a good talk with Chairman Jiang and ask for their thoughts. As long as Chairman Jiang has no objections, we’ll proceed in the direction of special vehicles."

"Okay."

Wu Qiangwei extended her hands, wrapped them around his neck, and surprisingly took the initiative to respond.

Song Guanchao was slightly stunned but immediately reciprocated.

...

The next day, Chen Xiangdong received a phone call from Song Guanchao inviting him to the City Government.

Chen Xiangdong knew that Song Guanchao wanted to discuss business with him.

At ten o’clock, he arrived at the City Government.

Knock knock.

"Come in."

Chen Xiangdong pushed the door open and quickly glanced around. The office space was quite large, but the decor was simple, with only a few books on the bookshelf.

This matched his impression of Song Guanchao—unconcerned with trivial matters and not inclined to showcase himself through external items.

Simply put, he was a pragmatist who disliked superficial decorations.

"Director Chen, are you interested in coming to Jiangzhou?" Song Guanchao got straight to the point and asked.

Chen Xiangdong asked, "What would I do here?"

Song Guanchao said, "I plan to let you serve as the Deputy Director of the Comprehensive Department first."

He took a sip of tea and said, "Originally, I was thinking of discussing with you a few days later. I planned to first discuss the development direction with Jiangyun Group. If Jiangyun Group is willing to accept the suggestion to explore the special vehicle market, I will let you be in charge."

Chen Xiangdong nodded and said, "Then please transfer me over, Director Song."

He was very pleased with Song Guanchao’s arrangement.

The position of Deputy Director of the Comprehensive Department is at the director level.

The City Committee and Municipal Government, the fastest promotions are in the two offices, and the Comprehensive Department belongs to the City Government Office.

This allows frequent participation in leadership meetings, drafting materials for leaders, and handing over documents.

If someone is highly competent and adept at handling matters, once recognized by leaders, they could potentially rise quickly.

Furthermore, Jiangyun Group.

This company aligns with his expertise.

If he takes charge, he could easily achieve results.

Moreover, he is very confident that this company could shine in the special vehicle market, bringing substantial tax revenue to Jiangzhou City and generating considerable employment.

Such a company, if placed in a small city, could even become a pillar industry.

"I’ll handle the personnel transfer," Song Guanchao said, "By the way, there’s something I haven’t had a chance to ask you. Are you married?"

Chen Xiangdong shook his head.

"Would you like to bring your parents over? I can help arrange accommodation."

Chen Xiangdong continued to shake his head.

Seeing that he genuinely didn’t need it, Song Guanchao didn’t press further: "Then you can go back, and by Friday at the latest, you should be able to come over. In the meantime, you can hand over your current work."

"Alright." Chen Xiangdong nodded, stood up and said, "Director Song, I’ll take my leave now."

"I’ll see you off." Song Guanchao accompanied him downstairs, watched Xiao Zhang drive him away, and only then did he take out his phone to call Lu Zhizhong.

Inter-city personnel transfers are already beyond the scope of his official duties.

Actually, even for someone like Lu Zhizhong, it’s generally difficult to intervene.

Personnel transfers are overseen by the Organization Department.

But often the official regulations are just for regular people to see.

Operationally, there’s plenty of room for maneuver.

Lu Zhizhong, after all, is a Governor. If he asks a Prefecture-level City Mayor for a Subdistrict Office Deputy Director, can you refuse?

Do you still want to advance?

Song Guanchao then called Jiang Yongxi to confirm he was at the company and said he would visit shortly.

Next, he called Zhou Xingjian and asked him to come down and accompany him to Jiangyun Group.

Zhou Xingjian had joined him in several surveys before, although he couldn’t quite understand what the experts were saying, he could roughly guess that Song Guanchao highly valued Jiangyun Group and planned to focus on supporting it.

Upon arriving at Jiangyun Group, Jiang Yongxi was already waiting and came forward with a smile to shake his hand: "Director Song."

Jiang Yongxi was in a great mood recently as Song Guanchao had visited four times in two weeks, demonstrating how much he valued his own company.

They entered the office, and Jiang Yongxi sat down, quietly watching him.

Song Guanchao said, "Several experts gave me a suggestion, and Chairman Jiang, have a listen."

"Go ahead."

Song Guanchao immediately presented the suggestion to explore the special vehicle market.

Initially, Jiang Yongxi frowned, but as his explanation deepened, the furrow in his brow gradually relaxed, quickly realizing this was indeed a viable path.

Song Guanchao also highlighted the shortcomings of Jiangyun Group in the civilian vehicle market.

It’s not that they can’t make civilian cars, but the effort is not proportional, the competition is too fierce, and the required R&D and operational expenses could be astronomical.

Unless capital is introduced, it’s nearly impossible for Jiangyun Group alone to succeed.

Looking at the current domestic car companies that have achieved success, very few relied entirely on themselves; there is capital backing them.

Moreover, domestic capital is different from international capital.

If you want to obtain investment from domestic investors, signing a betting agreement is essential.

And domestic betting agreements require you to wager your entire fortune.

The risk can be taken, but whether it’s necessary requires a big question mark.

"Chairman Jiang can consider it carefully, no need to rush to give me an answer." Song Guanchao did not press for a quick response.

Jiang Yongxi asked, "We haven’t done special vehicles before and don’t have the sales channels. Since Director Song suggests this, you must have considered the subsequent sales issues, right?"

Song Guanchao said, "The City Government will help contact hospitals, fire departments, and police departments within the province. I can’t promise to open up every city, but within Jiangzhou City, as long as Jiangyun Group’s products meet the standards, they’ll be prioritized for procurement."

"Additionally, I will also go to the military to help with this."

He didn’t make absolute promises, not because he was reluctant to make guarantees, but because he worried that overpromising would discredit him.

Moreover, he was also concerned that Jiang Yongxi might cut corners.

Thus, they must "meet the standards."

But meeting the standards alone is not enough; it’s best to be excellent.

After all, procurement by the City Government is through open bidding.

If several companies bid simultaneously and Jiang Yongxi’s products are not as good as the others, the City Government cannot lower the standard to select them.

These words were not explicitly stated, but Jiang Yongxi understood the intricacies.

After a few seconds of contemplation, he said, "This requires an internal company meeting for discussion."

"Understood." Song Guanchao held the handrail and slowly stood up, "Let’s keep in touch."