Chapter 2254 - 2085: Whispering
Chapter 2254: Chapter 2085: Whispering
Qiao Yutong also bowed his head and secretly stuck out his tongue.
Song Xiaodong saw Qiao Yutong’s little gesture and quietly nudged Qiao Yutong with his elbow.
Qiao Yutong’s body swayed, he gave Song Xiaodong a shy smile, and brushed the loose hair by his ear.
"Deputy Mayor Han, don’t worry, we are all legitimate, honest, and well-behaved businessmen!"
"That’s right, Deputy Mayor Han, we must work hard so as not to disappoint Deputy Mayor Han and the trust of Beishan District and Minghe City Government!"
Next, Deputy Mayor Han invited leaders from various big and small departments of Beishan District present to introduce themselves. Essentially, it was for these small-time leaders to pledge allegiance in front of Deputy Mayor Han, to tell him how they plan to simplify procedures and expedite processes for the investors.
After a round of introductions, it was time for free drinking. Deputy Mayor Han and Qiao Yutong were already acquainted with everyone, so the investors started focusing on more practical matters, considering which department leader to approach with a drink for smoother handling of procedures that were proving difficult.
Chapter 2086 Peeling Shrimp
Meanwhile, Zhang Dongfang, Wang Hongfei, Yang Chao, and Li Fanglan—clever little tricksters—were more inclined to curry favor with Song Xiaodong.
Sitting between Deputy Mayor Han and Deputy Director Qiao, could they be ordinary people?
Especially those like Zhang Dongfang and Wang Hongfei, who had already been dealt with, frequently toasted Song Xiaodong.
As the saying goes, the King of Hell is easy to deal with, but the little ghosts are troublesome. Minghe’s leadership is eager to attract foreign investments, but lower-level officials, especially local figures like Song Xiaodong, may not think the same. If Zhang Dongfang and Wang Hongfei eventually invest in building factories, the money almost spent, and Song Xiaodong creates trouble every day, it would be a significant loss.
Both men were a bit apprehensive and approached Song Xiaodong for drinks.
Song Xiaodong is not someone with a narrow mind. More importantly, these small fry don’t even register on Song Xiaodong’s radar, so he accepts their gestures without showing any displeasure or making things difficult, drinks as he’s toasted, without overthinking.
However, Qiao Yutong wasn’t happy and said to Wang Hongfei: "Stop persuading him, how many glasses has he drunk already?"
Wang Hongfei saw Qiao Yutong’s gloomy face and realized she was feeling protective. He quickly apologized: "Alright, alright, we’ll do as Director Qiao says." After speaking, he glanced at Song Xiaodong for his reaction.
Song Xiaodong smiled and nodded.
The group of people trying to cozy up to Song Xiaodong dispersed and went to find other lower-level leaders.
"Drink less, you still have to go home later." Qiao Yutong pouted, looking at the dish platter in front of her as she spoke.
Although she didn’t look at Song Xiaodong, her words were directed at him.
Song Xiaodong turned his head and lightly said to Qiao Yutong: "It’s fine, I have that legendary drunkard constitution."
Qiao Yutong hung her eyelids and replied unhappily: "And yet you’re a physician, not knowing how to take care of your own body."
Han Yang, listening nearby, chimed in: "Director Qiao is right; health is paramount! The body is the capital of revolution, as they say. Look at Secretary Niu, always troubled by cervical spondylosis, it’s affecting his work."
Secretary Niu heard this and added: "Indeed, Shi Tiesheng once said, what conquers you isn’t the distant mountain, but the grain of sand in your shoe. This cervical spondylosis is that grain of sand that conquered me."
Song Xiaodong listened and said to Secretary Niu: "Secretary Niu, tomorrow afternoon, I’ll take a look for you and help you remove that grain of sand, how about it?"
"Thank you very much, Mr. Song!"
As everyone chatted, Qiao Yutong didn’t speak, sitting quietly peeling shrimp, doing so clumsily. Song Xiaodong couldn’t bear to watch anymore, picked up a shrimp with his chopsticks, peeled it deftly with a few moves, and discreetly placed it in Qiao Yutong’s plate while everyone was inattentive.
However, Qiao Yutong didn’t appreciate it. She frowned and glared at Song Xiaodong.
Song Xiaodong was baffled, peeling the shrimp and still not pleasing her.
Qiao Yutong continued peeling, with what was initially a whole shrimp, she peeled until only the tail was left, then picked it up with her chopsticks and placed it on Song Xiaodong’s plate.
It turns out Qiao Yutong intended to peel the shrimp for Song Xiaodong to eat.
No wonder when Song Xiaodong peeled shrimp for her, Qiao Yutong was displeased.
With a cunning, pleased smile, Qiao Yutong watched Song Xiaodong as she raised her head slightly and said softly: "It’s bestowed by the Deputy Director."
Song Xiaodong was just about to say something when he was suddenly interrupted by Deputy Mayor Han, who said to Song Xiaodong: "Mr. Song, honestly, do you have any business ideas that could be executed in Beishan District? The policy is favorable."
Song Xiaodong thought about it, shook his head, and said to Deputy Mayor Han: "Deputy Mayor Han, they deal with physical businesses; I’m into investments. Although it’s about investing in real enterprises, I don’t run factories or partake in management. I truly have no plans for physical business, dividing dividends is much more worry-free."
Deputy Mayor Han nodded and said: "Here’s how I see it; although the development zone is primarily for attracting investment, local investors are also welcome. We can’t let people say outsiders are taking advantage, that I’m betraying my own neighborhood—it’s so unpleasant to hear. I hope Mr. Song can take the lead and get local investors involved."
Song Xiaodong thought about it; he indeed had no need to invest in building factories, so he still said: "Deputy Mayor Han, I’ll think about it. I personally don’t have such needs, but if anyone under me is interested, they’ll use my name, and if there’s an opportunity, I’ll contact Deputy Mayor Han."
"Alright."
Just then, Lu Yaobing called Song Xiaodong.