Officialdom: The beautiful leader took me to the top

Chu Xiong immediately said, "Big sister, please feel free to tell me if there's anything I need to do."

Li Ying explained, "Currently, our main competitor in Handong Province is Hanergy Group."

"Apart from Hanergy Group, I don't take any other competitors seriously at all."

"The advantages that Hanergy Group currently possesses are its State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission background and its policy advantages."

"Especially in this meeting, Hanergy Group had all the advantages of timing, location, and people."

"You saw that list of partners, Hanergy Group is at the top of the list, and it's even highlighted in bold!"

"This shows what?"

"This demonstrates the strong support the Handong Provincial Party Committee has given to Hanergy Group, providing policy support and funding as needed!"

"This demonstrates that Hanergy Group possesses irreplaceable government resources and unique policy advantages in Handong!"

"This single strong signal is a plus for IF Group."

"Although we are still quite far behind Hanergy Group in terms of government resources, we cannot sit idly by and wait for our doom."

After saying this, Li Ying opened her handbag and took out a sandalwood box.

The box has an antique feel and looks like it's been around for a long time. The edges are worn smooth and shiny, indicating that it was an item that was carried around for many years.

The box is carved with a pattern of intertwined lotus flowers, the carving is delicate and smooth, and it exudes a sense of weight and depth that has been accumulated over the years.

This box alone is no ordinary object!

Before the door was even opened, the unique, calming fragrance of sandalwood wafted out, gradually spreading throughout the enclosed carriage.

Li Ying gently traced the patterns on the box with her fingertips, her eyes softening for a moment before regaining their usual sharpness. "Father didn't leave behind many things, and this is the only thing that can be of use right now."

As she spoke, Li Ying slowly lifted the lid of the box.

There were no gold or silver jewelry inside, only a well-worn Hero fountain pen and a yellowed kraft paper notebook.

Chu Xiong's pupils contracted sharply, and even his voice tightened, "Big sister, this is..."

He knew better than anyone what was inside the box.

It was the only thought that the old Party Secretary, who single-handedly promoted the development of the private economy in Handong, left for his elder sister before his death!

Its value is unknown to outsiders, but it is more precious than anything to Li Ying!

Although Li Ying hadn't spoken yet, Chu Xiong had already guessed what she was planning to do. "Big sister, this won't do!"

"This is the only memento the old Party Secretary left you; you can't take it away..."

Li Ying gave a self-deprecating laugh, "If we can't even protect the Li family's business, what's the use of leaving these things behind?"

"Ah Xiong, take this pen and visit Mr. Zhao in the province later. He's in charge of commerce in Handong Province now."

"If the provincial party committee really sends someone to participate in this meeting, he will definitely preside over it."

“He used to work for my father, so he must have seen this pen before!”

"Go and give this pen to him for me. I hope he will do us a favor again, considering my father's promotion of him back then."

"You won't need to say anything then, just bring this 'Directory of Enterprises for Cooperation within the Province'."

"Mr. Zhao is a smart man; he knows what I want."

Chu Xiong's eyes reddened, and he never expected that his eldest sister had reached the end of her rope.

Now, even the only memento of the former Party Secretary is being traded.

Thinking of this, Chu Xiong choked up and said with a face full of self-reproach, "Big sister, I'm sorry, it's all because I'm incompetent."

"If I had been able to establish a foothold in the province sooner, you wouldn't have had to resort to such a desperate measure."

Li Ying comforted her, saying, "How can you blame yourself?"

"Nowadays, people of Mr. Zhao's stature are not interested in ordinary things at all."

"Only the kindness I showed him back then can barely move him to have a change of heart, and that is one of my biggest trump cards at the moment."

"Actually, I have other ways to solve this problem."

"However, this collaboration with IF is of great importance, and I must do my utmost and dare not be complacent in the slightest!"

"One wrong move and the whole game is lost. I can't afford to lose anymore!"

After saying this, Li Ying took a deep look at the pen, then closed the box again and solemnly entrusted it to Chu Xiong.

Chu Xiong took it, his eyes reddening, and said, "Don't worry, big sister, I will definitely handle this well and there will be no mistakes!"

Li Ying reminded her again, "Don't rush, this alone is not enough. This thing is only for knocking on the door."

"Those who can climb to this position are all foxes who have been around for a thousand years."

"If you want the provincial party committee to express its support, you have to offer real money."

"When you meet Mr. Zhao, tell him that Jianghe Group is willing to share its intelligent logistics system technology patent with the cross-border e-commerce industrial park in Handong Province to help upgrade the province's foreign trade."

"Now that Boss Zhao is in charge of commerce within the province, he shouldn't want to miss out on this achievement!"

"Also, please remind Mr. Zhao that I am aware of the provincial party committee's attitude, and I am also aware that the provincial party committee wants to promote the cooperation between Hanergy Group and IF."

"Although Hanergy is a state-owned enterprise, it has a unique advantage in this respect."

"However, last year, Hanergy's new energy project had a safety accident that resulted in the deaths of several people."

"This matter was something the provincial party committee managed to suppress with great difficulty!"

“Flaws in compliance records are secondary. If this matter is dug up by someone with ulterior motives, it will cause a huge uproar.”

"Our Hehe Group has been among the top 100 taxpayers in Handong Province for three consecutive years, creating nearly 20,000 jobs in the upstream and downstream industrial chains."

"From a social responsibility perspective, the government should also give us a fair chance to compete!"

"Tell Boss Zhao that if he's willing to step in and put in a good word for us at the Department of Commerce, we'll be very grateful."

"I'll ensure his continued success and outstanding achievements!"

Chu Xiong quickly assured him, "Okay, I'll take care of it as soon as I get to the provincial capital."

"If Mr. Zhao is not in his office, I will wait for him at my doorstep until he sees me."

Li Ying smiled with relief, "Ah Xiong, thank you for your hard work."

"Also, remember to contact our strategic partner later, Huihuitong Capital in Tiannan City."

"He has taken so many benefits from Jianghe Group, he should give some back."

Chu Xiong hurriedly asked, "Big sister, what do you need me to do?"

Li Ying thought for a moment, "Have them immediately issue a 'Letter of Intent on Increasing Holdings in Jianghe Group,' the amount doesn't need to be much, 5 million will suffice."

"Highlighting this, we are optimistic about the cooperation prospects between Jianghe Group and IF."

"When you knock on the door this afternoon, bring this letter of intent with you and hand it to Boss Zhao in person."

"To forge iron, one must be strong oneself. Even if Boss Zhao is willing to pass on a message for Jianghe Group, we still need to have something to offer."

"At the very least, we have to shut people up and not let those bosses from the Provincial State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission take advantage of any opportunity!"

"We need to let those business owners in the province know that our Hehe Group also has powerful financial backers!"