Chapter 1891

Chapter 1891: Chapter 1891

They had appointments with three foreign enterprises from Gusu City, and today they were meeting with a Japanese enterprise called Ligong Electronics.

The business scope includes the design and production of various chip resistors...

Before coming, Song Guanchao carefully researched why this Japanese enterprise wanted to withdraw its investment, and it was mainly because the times had changed.

Countless foreign enterprises rushed into the country back then, all aimed at the low-cost labor, land, and policy incentives.

Over the decades, domestic changes have been rapid and the economy has improved swiftly, no longer comparable to back then.

Foreign investments got used to easy profits, so naturally, they are unwilling to incur more costs.

Initially, they couldn’t see the current situation clearly and thought the country couldn’t do without them.

They used the excuse of withdrawing investments to negotiate with the local government, hoping to obtain greater policy support.

Unbeknownst to them, the local government wasn’t accommodating, saying if they want to stay, then stay; if they want to leave, then leave.

Some of these foreign investors ran to Southeast Asia to find replacement countries, intending to continue using this trick.

Others are still hesitating.

After all, changing to another country also requires considerable costs.

So they spread the news of withdrawing investments, attempting to attract other cities to negotiate.

This trick indeed worked.

In just a few months, dozens of cities sent people to make contact.

"The person coming from Ligong Electronics is the Asia-Pacific regional director. He is from Hong Kong Island and has a bit of a temper. Many cities are interested in these foreign enterprises, the initiative lies in their hands."

In the elevator, Jiang Zhengdong introduced to Wu Qiangwei.

Wu Qiangwei nodded slightly, seeing the other party send out a regional director shows their sincerity.

Their temper isn’t important, what matters is whether Jiangzhou can meet their requirements.

The elevator opened, and they arrived at the private room.

The waiter knocked on the door and pushed it open.

On the sofa in the private room sat two men, one around forty years old, the other slightly younger.

Wearing dark pinstripe suits, with neatly combed short hair, their gaze was steady and confident.

Seeing people arriving, they slowly stood up, moving calmly.

Jiang Zhengdong timely stepped forward to introduce: "Chairman Han, this is the Mayor of Jiangzhou City, Wu Qiangwei. This is the Director of the Jiangzhou Municipal Government Office, Song Guanchao."

"Mayor Wu, Director Song, this is Chairman Han Zhenhua, this is Mr. Ji Dengke."

Both sides shook hands and exchanged greetings, then turned to sit on the sofa.

The waiter brought over a pot of tea and placed it down, then was called out by Jiang Zhengdong.

Song Guanchao sat beside and observed the two men.

Han Zhenhua was somewhat amazed at seeing Wu Qiangwei for the first time.

It’s not that he hasn’t seen beautiful women, but within the system, especially at the mayoral level, he really hasn’t seen one.

Moreover, the beauty of Wu Qiangwei is a rare kind.

This appearance is quite a contrast to her identity and position.

Han Zhenhua got straight to the point: "Mayor Wu, you must be busy to make time to come to Jinling, so I won’t beat around the bush. I’ll get straight to the point."

Wu Qiangwei nodded: "Please, Chairman Han."

"Bang."

Han Zhenhua snapped his fingers, and Ji Dengke beside him took out a document from the briefcase and handed it to him.

He placed the document on the coffee table and said: "This is the requirement for Ligong Electronics to settle in, as long as Jiangzhou City shows sincerity, we can sign the investment agreement today."

The document was only two thin pages, Wu Qiangwei finished reading it in two minutes, her expression unchanged, and no one knew what she was thinking.

She passed the document to Song Guanchao after reading it.

Song Guanchao picked it up and almost laughed after reading it.

Provide a thousand acres of factory land for free, with no rent required for the first five years.

Half taxes for the first three years.

Sign a key support contract with the government.

The city government needs to provide ten orders annually, each worth no less than one billion.

Some other scattered requirements, though excessive individually, seemed merciful compared to these major demands.

He suspected Ligong Electronics simply printed out the support policies once given by the Gusu City government.

Not right, even Gusu City’s initial introduction wouldn’t have promised something so outrageously generous.

This is beyond asking for too much, it’s treating Wu Qiangwei like a fool.

However, Song Guanchao wasn’t angry.

In some ways, attracting investments and making deals are the same thing.

You can ask for the sky, and I can counter-offer from the ground.

Getting angry is the least worthwhile.

Besides, Song Guanchao understands these businesspeople, typically starting with demands impossible to accept so they can negotiate towards their actual expectations.

Wu Qiangwei did not immediately discuss their demands but rather jumped out of the framework, asking: "Which departments will Ligong Electronics keep?"

Han Zhenhua glanced at the document on the coffee table and said: "If we sign according to this document, all of Ligong Electronics’ departments can be transferred to Jiangzhou."

Wu Qiangwei replied: "I came with sincerity, but Chairman Han’s demands exceed the capabilities of Jiangzhou City."

"That’s really unfortunate then."

Han Zhenhua adjusted his suit in disappointment and took out his phone: "I need to take a call."

He got up, walked to the window, spoke a few words in Cantonese mixed with English, then returned and said: "Sorry, Mayor Wu, I have some matters that require handling."

Then he addressed Ji Dengke: "Mr. Ji, please continue hosting Mayor Wu."

Ji Dengke nodded, and after Han Zhenhua left, he apologized: "Mayor Wu, I apologize, Chairman Han’s schedule is very full."

Wu Qiangwei maintained her composure and smiled, saying it was okay, though she was internally quite upset.

In her opinion, even if the cooperation didn’t work out eventually, there should at least be the courtesy that was due.

But with Han Zhenhua, she didn’t feel this courtesy.

This was the first time she felt a lack of manners from a foreign enterprise executive.

At this point, Song Guanchao also picked up his phone to take a call.

Afterward, he walked over and, in front of Ji Dengke, said: "Mayor Wu, Secretary Pei Yuqing contacted Su Bang Electronics for a meeting tonight."

Wu Qiangwei hesitated slightly but quickly realized, nodding: "Understood."

She stood up and said to Ji Dengke: "Mr. Ji, I have some matters to attend to, enjoy your meal."

Upon reaching the door, Song Guanchao suddenly stopped and said to the waiter at the door: "Charge this room’s bill to the Jiangnan Provincial Committee Office."

Seeing the three leaving the private room, Ji Dengke slowly recovered from his daze.

He picked up his phone and called Han Zhenhua: "Chairman Han, Mayor Wu and the others have left."

"Left?" Han Zhenhua asked, "Are they upset?"

"Somewhat..." Ji Dengke replied, "Chairman Han, Mayor Wu has quite remarkable connections, actually knowing Jiangnan Provincial Committee Secretary Pei Yuqing. Secretary Pei just called, saying he would introduce Su Bang Electronics tonight."

Ji Dengke became increasingly anxious: "The demands we made might be too high."

Han Zhenhua paused for a few seconds and said: "This isn’t a one-time deal, the demands are high, and she can negotiate."

Ji Dengke said: "But Mayor Wu doesn’t seem inclined to negotiate, Chairman Han, should we schedule another meeting?"

"Let’s wait for now." Han Zhenhua, speaking confidently, said: "We’ll wait for them to contact us."

Ji Dengke wanted to say more, but Han Zhenhua had already hung up.

He sighed, silently grumbling, Han Zhenhua’s style is too aggressive.

This style works for business negotiations, but when dealing with government officials, being too aggressive can often produce negative results.

In the domestic market here, he often deals with government officials and is well aware they prefer being treated gently, not forcefully.

Many times, if you give these leaders enough face, negotiations can go smoothly.

But Han Zhenhua applied the business approach to government officials.

Ji Dengke felt a bitterness in his heart, hoping Ligong Electronics would find a new settlement quickly.