The Official Ladder: I ascend to the pinnacle of power, wielding the power of life and death.

"Dean Wang, I see you've had quite a bit to drink. If you toast everyone else, you might not be able to handle it. Besides, all the leaders have had enough to drink and can't drink anymore. I'll have a drink with you on behalf of all the leaders. That's enough."

Jiang Yiming stood up and said calmly.

Wang Qiang's appearance surprised Jiang Yiming, but he also had a general idea of ​​what was going on.

Jiang Yiming was somewhat displeased with his attempt to use his name to become acquainted with the leaders.

But out of respect for Yang Hao and because they were alumni, he decided to give Wang Qiang a way out and let him leave with dignity.

But Wang Qiang didn't want to miss this opportunity. Even though he heard Jiang Yiming call him Dean Wang instead of Senior Brother Wang, he knew there was a rift between them.

But as the alcohol took effect, he impulsively said, "Yiming, we're all brothers-in-arms, what's wrong with me offering a toast to all the leaders?"

"You wouldn't be so stingy as to not even give me a chance to toast the leaders, would you?"

"Wang Qiang, what nonsense are you talking about? Yiming is worried about your health and the health of the other leaders."

Yang Hao stood up and said, "Alright, we appreciate your kindness. You should go back and rest now."

Wang Qiang stubbornly stood there and refused to leave, making the scene awkward for a moment.

Long Shaolin noticed something amiss and stood up.

"Brother Jiang is being considerate of you and has put it tactfully, but I won't stand on ceremony with you."

Long Shaolin sneered, "What right do you have to toast us? Do you think we'd drink with you just because he didn't stop you? You're dreaming!"

"Get out of here!"

Long Shaolin's angry shout startled Wang Qiang, instantly sobering him up. He said with a look of fear, "I'm sorry, I'll leave right away."

Wang Qiang's appearance was just a minor episode; no one cared about the joys and sorrows of an insignificant person.

Everyone continued drinking and chatting.

The drinking party didn't end until after midnight.

After seeing Xie Yanhua and the others off, the remaining people returned to the Party School in two cars.

Long Shaolin, Meng Xinjie, and others rode in Zhang Yuntao's car.

Jiang Yiming and Yang Hao rode in Jiang Wenjing's car.

"Yiming, let's take our senior brother back first, then go back to the Party School."

Jiang Wenjing said.

"I will listen to you, Senior Sister."

Jiang Yiming laughed and said, "I got a few cases of wine. Senior Sister, take them back and have a taste."

Then, he asked Jiang Yongchen to drive the car over, and he and Jiang Yongchen moved two cases of Moutai and two cases of Yushat tribute wine into Jiang Wenjing's car.

"Junior brother, why are you carrying so much wine?"

"My senior sister brought out her wedding wine and drank it, so as her junior brother, I naturally have to bring two cases back. That way, we can have wine to drink next time there's a big celebration."

Jiang Yiming laughed.

He's just trying to find an excuse to make up for Jiang Wenjing's expenses.

"Junior brother, you've thought things through. Then I won't stand on ceremony."

Jiang Wenjing smiled broadly.

Jiang Yiming pointed to the other two cases of Yusha Jinjiu and said with a smile, "These two cases are special supply wines produced in our county. I got two cases for you. If you like them, please help us promote them more."

"Okay, I'll take it back and try it. I'll also help you spread the word."

Jiang Wenjing didn't refuse and said with a smile, "Junior brother, if there's anything I can help you with, just give me a call. I'll do my best to help if I can."

"Senior sister, I originally wanted to be polite with you, but since you put it that way, I'll be frank."

Jiang Yiming laughed and said, "Wang Fugui, the Party Working Committee Secretary of our county's industrial park, has been investigated. The county has appointed me as the Deputy Party Working Committee Secretary and Deputy Director of the Management Committee of the industrial park, to preside over the overall work of the park."

“The county doesn’t have the money to support us, but the industrial park is desperately short of funds right now, so I have to go to the city to look for projects. My senior colleague, please help me sort out what projects our industrial park can apply for.”

"You have been appointed as the Deputy Secretary of the Party Working Committee, in charge of the overall work of the park?"

Jiang Wenjing and Yang Hao were both somewhat stunned.

Wasn't this guy just appointed as the deputy director of the county party committee office?

How come he's already the deputy secretary of the Party Working Committee of the industrial park in less than a month?

This is equivalent to a full-fledged section chief position!

Jiang Wenjing considered Jiang Yiming's current network of connections, including his status as a recipient of the Sun Yefang Economic Science Award and a pioneer in enterprise reform. With such a halo and connections, it was not surprising that he had reached this position.

"Don't worry, junior brother, your senior sister will fully support your work. Please compile a list of relevant information about the industrial park for me, and I'll see which projects are suitable for your industrial park."

Jiang Wenjing patted her chest and said, "I promise you, I will definitely secure project funding for you. It won't be less than one million!"

Jiang Wenjing fully supports this rising political star, and perhaps in the future she will be the one asking him for help.

The following morning, just after class, Jiang Yiming received a call from Du Hongyuan, inviting him to meet at a small restaurant across from the Party School.

"I have classes this afternoon, so I won't drink alcohol at lunch."

"Okay, I mainly wanted to talk to you about something. Just grab something to eat."

After Du Hongyuan ordered three dishes and a soup, the two of them ate and chatted.

“After we talked that day, I went back and thought about it carefully. I felt that what you said was feasible. The next day, I went to talk to the relevant departments and we had a very pleasant conversation.”

Du Hongyuan said, "Their requirements are very clear: the money can be paid off in ten years, but the employees must accept more than 85% of it."

“I think this is a challenge, since I don’t have that many places to house them.”

"What's so difficult about that?"

Jiang Yiming said, "When my dad's supermarket opens, it can accommodate twenty or thirty people."

"You can relocate the remaining employees to other tenant shops. You can offer some preferential terms, such as reducing the rent by 3% for each employee hired. If they disagree, you can raise it to 5%. They need to work anyway, so once you list these terms, many shops will definitely be eager to hire them."

"What you said makes a lot of sense!"

Du Hongyuan laughed and said, "You've dispelled my doubts. I'll sign the contract with them this afternoon and try to get this building up and running as soon as possible!"

"By the way, when is your father planning to open his supermarket?"

"If you sign the contract this afternoon, I'll call them and have them come over tonight so we can sit down and talk together."

Jiang Yiming thought for a moment and then said.

"no problem."

Du Hongyuan laughed and said, "I plan to bring the four major banks and Chinese and Western medicine stores into our building."

"I've already been in talks with two banks. They'll waive three years' rent for any branch they set up in the building. They're very interested, and I think there's a high chance of a deal going through. Once the banks and pharmacies move in, plus a large supermarket, this building will be a thriving business!"

"Brother Du, you've got the brains for business."

Jiang Yiming gave a thumbs up. Du Hongyuan's actions, which seemed like a loss, were actually a huge gain, but he made it back from other sources.

The four banks, plus a few pharmacies, only lose tens of thousands of yuan in rental fees each year.

But once the department store became popular, he charged an extra thousand dollars in rent for each small shop, which far exceeded what he had paid before.