Chapter 2405 - 2405

Lu Jie quietly watched, seriously watched.

Liu Zhizhong silently waited, occasionally refilling her with some coffee.

Lu Jie enjoyed this process very much. Her beloved man was pouring coffee for her, such a small detail that made a woman unable to resist!

Once she finished reading, she felt deeply impressed. The wisdom of her beloved wasn't something that usual young cadres could compare to!

Lu Jie took a deep breath, closed the project application, nodded and said, "Mayor Liu, quite a grand plan! To become wealthy, one must first build roads, your starting point is correct. Moreover, the support from towns like Changlong is indeed rare! Speaking of the economy of Dongjiang District, your Linxi Four Towns are indeed a bit lagging, quite the tail-end! However, fortunately, the district's overall average isn't too unsightly. If your four towns can develop, it would be a miracle in rural revitalization."

Liu Zhizhong nodded, "Thank you, Mr. Lu, for your acknowledgment! It's just that this application... hehe..."

He let out a bitter smile and shook his head.

Every move tugged at Lu Jie's heart!

Lu Jie said, "Mr. Ma might not want to take your project, maybe because he doesn't even know about it?"

"Yes, we haven't even met, he's avoiding it, he doesn't know."

"Even if he knows, he might not approve it."

Lu Jie's words had a certain tone of certainty.

Liu Zhizhong asked in confusion, "Oh? Why?"

"Mr. Ma is well aware of the grievances between you and Xiao Yang. They have always had a good relationship. Without Xiao Yang, Mr. Ma wouldn't be in the position of district head. So, what do you think?"

Liu Zhizhong suddenly understood, nodded, "Oh, I see. No wonder, hehe..."

Liu Zhizhong let out a bitter smile and said, "If that's the case, then it's going to be a bit difficult. Being stuck at his side makes it hard to advance."

Lu Jie pondered for a moment, struggling within, and thinking of a solution.

After a while, she picked up the coffee and said, "Well, I don't handle the economy in Dongjiang District, I'm just a lower-ranking deputy district head. But once my training at the Party School in the Provincial City is over, I'll be promoted to executive deputy district head and will be in charge of the district's economy. This has been decided long ago, now it's just the training part that's pending, you understand, right?"

"Yes, I understand, I understand..."

"So, regarding this matter, I can put in a word for you, I can directly bring the project to Mr. Ma. He should give me this face. Besides, think about it, if your expressway project is eventually approved at the municipal level, wouldn't that also count as his political achievement? To be honest, privately building roads and managing operations is unprecedented, and it doesn't require fiscal support, so there is no reason for the district or the city not to approve it."

Liu Zhizhong was overjoyed, indeed Lu Jie was promising!

He immediately said, "Thank you, Mr. Lu, so much! Shall I leave this application with you?"

"Sure, leave it with me! During my vacation in the Southeast, I'll definitely help you settle this matter, but..."

Saying this, Lu Jie stopped.

Liu Zhizhong immediately realized this was the time to express his position.

"Mr. Lu, given our relationship, no need to hide or hold back, just say it straightforwardly, right?"

Lu Jie pressed her lips, wearing a calm demeanor with a hint of charm, said, "Should I say it straightforwardly then?"

"Yes, we are young people, aren't we?"

"Alright then." Lu Jie said, finishing the coffee.

Liu Zhizhong immediately refilled it for her.

Lu Jie continued, "Your project has high feasibility. For me to vouch for you, it needs to be justified, otherwise, it could lead to unnecessary misunderstandings!"

"Yes, that's true. Mr. Lu, please speak."

"I have, combining everything miscellaneous, a thousand yuan at hand. So, I'm planning to buy shares, is it okay? I have a real pseudonym ID card, I can use that, alright?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Zhizhong understood, smiled and said, "As long as Mr. Lu is willing to help establish the project and clear the district level, you can keep your thousand yuan for future dowry, I'll cover it."

Look at that, the charisma of Mayor Liu, who wouldn't admire it? Who wouldn't be touched?

Upon hearing this, Lu Jie was delighted in her heart, yet silently chided: you blockhead, offering a thousand yuan is already giving the dowry!

But she said, "Hey, don't do this, Liu Zhizhong. If I have money, I'll buy shares, if not, what's there to buy? Besides, buying shares without money doesn't make sense, does it? That's called receiving shares for nothing, which is accepting bribes from subordinates, I won't do that!"

Liu Zhizhong was genuinely a bit moved, "Mr. Lu, this... truly makes me admire you, but my offer to cover it is sincere, without any other intentions!"

"Stop with the nonsense, if I say I'll contribute, I will! This project, I surely will contribute. But before I go see Mr. Ma, you need to establish the construction and management company for this expressway, and I will genuinely put in the money. It will be more convincing for Mr. Ma to sign. Including the project establishment and operational rights authorization, all related departments must sign! This is a requirement from higher-ups, and if you don't comply, this project will be dead, are you willing to see that?"

Lu Jie, with that stance, truly had the authority of a female district head, saying one thing and meaning another.

That demeanor, it was quite charming.

Liu Zhizhong had to nod, "Alright, Mr. Lu, I will follow the leadership's arrangements, and also thank the leadership for the care!"

The rhyme in these words made Lu Jie smile slightly, very happy, she nodded, "Hmm, that's the spirit! Now, setting up a company shouldn't take too long, right?"

Liu Zhizhong said, "The relevant procedures have already been filed for business registration and should be ready by the day after tomorrow. This time I'm in the city to get qualifications and business licenses and such!"

"Alright! After the day after tomorrow, once the relevant documents are in hand, scan them directly to me, then I'll personally go find Mr. Ma, and also give a heads-up to the related departments, after all, the Departments of Transportation, Development and Reform Commission, etc. need to consent. The district standing committee shouldn't be a big issue either. The district level should be cleared before I return to school, but the city level..."

Lu Jie was somewhat silent, stirring the coffee with a sugar spoon for a while before speaking, "Once the district level is cleared, obviously, Xiao Yang will also know, maybe... no, definitely, he will trip you up, making the city level difficult for you. If you establish this project, it would be a sensational event, being prominent is something Xiao Yang definitely doesn't want to see. So, the city level might be a bit troublesome."

Liu Zhizhong nodded, "Yes, to overcome many challenges, it's a colossal challenge. By then..."

"By then it will be too late, planning must start now. There's someone who might be able to help you."

"Who?"