Starting out as a drug dealer in 1988

Dingzhou Municipal Government, Mayor's Office.

"Mayor Zheng, these are today's newspapers." Qian Xiao placed several newspapers on the desk in different categories.

Zheng Yifan picked up one and asked casually, "What's your schedule this morning?"

"In half an hour, District Chief Luo of Gulou District will come to report to you. I have an appointment with Mr. Li from Guangdong Miramar Construction Co., Ltd. at 10 o'clock. At 11 o'clock..."

Zheng Yifan was casually reading the newspaper while listening to his secretary's report.

"Hengyuan Electronics invested 3000 million yuan to build a production base in Xuanzhou Park."

"What's going on?" Zheng Yifan waved his hand to interrupt the secretary's work report and concentrated on reading the newspaper.

A few minutes later, Zheng Yifan put down the Huining Daily and frowned.

"Call Wang Xinyong in Ping'an County immediately and ask him to come over now." Zheng Yifan's face turned ashen in an instant, as if hit by frost, and even his voice became very low.

Qian Xiao didn't dare to neglect it, let alone ask what it was about. Instead, he quickly replied, "Okay, I'll contact you right away. However, my schedule for the morning is already scheduled. If County Magistrate Wang comes, what time would you like to meet him?"

"Notify me as soon as he arrives. Otherwise, move on." Zheng Yifan picked up the newspaper again and said in a deep voice, "Hurry up and don't delay."

At this time, Wang Xinyong had just arrived at the office and hadn't even sat down when the phone rang.

"Secretary Qian, I wonder what Mayor Zheng wants to talk to me about? Could you give me some advice?"

Qian Xiao certainly knew what was going on; he was the one who released the newspaper. Zheng Yifan had immediately scanned the report after leaving the office, and naturally knew it was about Hengyuan Electronics' investment in the Xuanzhou Industrial Park.

But since Mayor Zheng didn't say anything, he certainly couldn't say anything more.

"County Magistrate Wang, Mayor Zheng just notified you to come over. I'm not entirely clear on the specifics. Please hurry up, as Mayor Zheng has a lot of official business to attend to today."

"Okay, I'll leave now."

Wang Xinyong was filled with anxiety. Something big must have happened, otherwise they wouldn't be so anxious.

An hour later, after speeding all the way, Wang Xinyong finally arrived at the Dingzhou Municipal Government Building.

"County Magistrate Wang, please wait a moment. Mayor Zheng is listening to the report and it should be over soon." Qian Xiao politely led Wang Xinyong to the lounge on the side.

Qian Xiao was about to leave when Wang Xinyong grabbed his arm and said, "Secretary Qian, we're old friends. Can you tell me a little? What's going on?"

Seeing that there was no one around, Qian Xiao said, "Wait a moment."

Then he took out a copy of Huining Daily from the table beside him and put it in Wang Xinyong's hand.

Without waiting for Wang Xinyong to ask, he walked straight out of the meeting room.

Wang Xinyong had been in the officialdom for a long time, so he naturally knew that the trick was in the newspaper. So he quickly sat down and began to read the newspaper.

"I see!"

After a few minutes, Wang Xinyong finally understood what was going on.

At this moment, he couldn't help but feel a little annoyed. At the same time, he was also wondering whether he should explain some things to Zheng Yifan.

Unfortunately, before he could think it over, Qian Xiao came in again and immediately took him to Zheng Yifan's office.

"Mayor Zheng, you're looking for me."

Wang Xinyong tried his best to force a calm smile.

Unfortunately, Zheng Yifan ignored him and continued to concentrate on writing at the desk.

Wang Xinyong knew that Zheng Yifan was very dissatisfied with his attitude.

He didn't dare say anything else and could only stand there obediently, waiting for his leader's inquiry.

"sit down!"

A few minutes later, just when Wang Xinyong's legs were numb from standing there, Zheng Yifan finally put down the pen in his hand.

"Do you know why I called you here?" Zheng Yifan said slowly, but his tone was still low.

Wang Xinyong pretended to think for a moment before answering awkwardly, "Nothing special has happened in Ping'an County recently, except for a minor issue at Hengyuan Electronics. I was just thinking about finding an opportunity to report to the leadership, and you came to me before I could."

"Tell me, what's going on?"

Zheng Yifan suddenly raised his head and stared at Wang Xinyong with sharp eyes.

Wang Xinyong was startled, his mind racing, "Forget it, forget it. I'd rather die than let my friend die. Why should I bear the consequences of their good deeds?"

"Mayor Zheng, this is what happened..."

Wang Xinyong explained everything to Zheng Yifan without hiding anything, not daring to conceal anything.

"Oh!"

After Wang Xinyong finished speaking, Zheng Yifan slapped the desk with a loud slap.

"I just want to ask you, how many companies in Ping'an County have annual revenue of more than 1 million yuan? How many companies in Dingzhou do we have?

Others are eager to coax and deceive star companies into poaching them, but you actually do this kind of thing and push them away directly!

The old man just delivered a speech in the south. What was the main point? Development.

"Zhao Wenhao of Hengyuan Electronics is from Dingzhou, and even more so from Ping'an County. You didn't even know how to seize this great opportunity, and instead tried every possible means to trip him up and trap him. It's truly disheartening!"

Wang Xinyong was trembling with fear and did not dare to speak.

He knew in his heart that Zheng Yifan was not just angry at him, but he happened to be there, so he became a punching bag.

Of course, he certainly made some mistakes during this incident, but relatively speaking, he was not as bad as the others.

For example, Shen Haoran, the nephew of County Party Secretary Shen Bo, was also involved.

"I've read the newspaper. Zhao Wenhao has already planned to go to Xuanzhou to build a new production base. Furthermore, the Xuanzhou Industrial Park Management Committee has given him an exceptional reception.

What does this mean? It means that people attach great importance to Hengyuan Electronics.

I'm not sure yet whether Hengyuan Electronics plans to relocate entirely there or retain its existing base. But judging by your actions, if I were you, I would also shut down the Ping'an County base.

This will create a negative impression of Dingzhou's business environment. As the mayor of Ping'an County, you, Wang Xinyong, must also bear the corresponding responsibility."

Zheng Yifan drummed his fingers on the table, feeling a bit disappointed with himself.

In his opinion, this was a good game, but he encountered a bad chess player.

"Mayor Zheng, I..."

Wang Xinyong felt extremely wronged. His only mistake throughout the whole process was that he failed to protect Hengyuan Electronics.

But he was facing the leaders of the city. He was just the county magistrate and how could he dare to face two of them?

Doesn’t Zheng Yifan know this?

Of course he knew it too.

However, even as the mayor, there are some aspects that he does not control alone.

"Go back immediately and clean up the mess. I'll talk to Secretary Chen about this in the city."

Also, after you've dealt with the aftermath, you should immediately go find Zhao Wenhao and explain the city government's stance to him. Also, make an appointment with him and ask him to come to the city next week so I can have a proper conversation with him."