Chapter 617
Snatching People
Chapter 617 Snatching People
Lin Xiaohe led his team to stay in Shanghai for a full month, raising 23 billion yuan by issuing local government financing vehicle (LGFV) bonds.
Aside from strolling around the Bund on their first day in Shanghai, Director Chen and his team spent the rest of their time at the InterContinental Hotel, discussing projects and signing contracts with business managers from various trust companies.
Their voices were hoarse from talking, and they never let go of the cups of water infused with dried sea buckthorn, but their enthusiasm remained undiminished, and their eyes shone brighter than the chandelier in the hotel lobby.
The InterContinental Hotel lobby manager thoughtfully prepared a hot water dispenser for Director Chen and his entourage in the lobby.
A congratulatory phone call was made to the provinces of Kyrgyzstan and Heilongjiang, and the festive atmosphere in the government building was comparable to that of the Lunar New Year.
Whether it's a black cat or a white cat, a good cat is one that can catch mice.
Whether it's bank loans or local government financing vehicle (LGFV) bond issuance, being able to raise money is a skill!
Starting from the second half of the month, Lin Xiaohe received daily phone calls from leaders of the two brother provinces.
"Comrade Lin Xiaohe, I am Wang Chongde from Heilongjiang Province. 23 billion, that's truly remarkable!"
On the other end of the phone, the Heilongjiang provincial leader's voice was unusually excited: "The provincial party committee and government comrades are very excited. You've really brought honor to our old industrial base on the banks of the Huangpu River!"
Lin Xiaohe politely replied, "You flatter me, leader. Our success this time was a stroke of luck. Shanghai was experiencing a severe asset shortage, with banks successively lowering interest rates, and ordinary people and institutions were eager to find high-yield outlets for their money. And the local government financing vehicle bonds we proposed just happened to be in the right place at the right time."
Even a pig can take flight if it stands in the right place at the right time.
The person on the other end of the phone disagreed, saying, "There's this trend, but you also need people who can find the right opportunity. Why don't others think of setting up local government financing vehicles (LGFVs) and issuing LGFV bonds? Comrade Lin Xiaohe, excessive modesty is not advisable."
Lin Xiaohe smiled and praised the members of the Heilongjiang Province investment promotion team: "This is not something I could have accomplished by myself; it's the result of the whole team."
The person on the other end of the phone was even more satisfied with Lin Xiaohe.
Who says Lin Xiaohe is a lone wolf? Doesn't she understand the big picture and the team quite well?
What an outstanding young cadre she is!
There are rumors circulating about her, and the people spreading these rumors are definitely envious, jealous, and resentful.
"Comrade Xiaohe, on behalf of Heilongjiang Province, I would like to make a statement: our province's doors are always open to you. Position is not an issue, rank is not an issue, we will absolutely give you our full support."
Even if he tries to cheat or complain to the central government, he will still get Lin Xiaohe to Heilongjiang Province.
Of the three brothers, life was the hardest in Heilongjiang Province. As their mother, shouldn't she take care of the poorest one?
Lin Xiaohe gave a vague answer without giving a clear response.
Immediately afterward, another call came in from Jilin Province: "Hey Linqu, this is Sun Guodong. I just finished reporting to the province, and the leaders are already criticizing me. They're saying, 'Why don't you keep someone as talented as Linqu at the provincial level?'"
The person on the other end of the phone sounded aggrieved, half-joking and half-serious: "My boss gave me a good scolding, spitting all over my face, and I didn't dare to argue back. I hate myself for not having the foresight to spot you in the crowd back then."
"If I could live my life again, I would definitely go to university as soon as possible and arrange for you to work in our provincial government. Alas, time cannot be turned back. I just don't know if you would be willing to give us a chance? The conditions offered by the province are definitely better than what Old Chen said."
The issuance of bonds by local government financing vehicles (LGFVs) is not yet finalized. It involves financing of more than 20 billion yuan and requires central government approval.
After a business manager approached Director Chen to discuss the first subscription, the two provinces immediately set up the city investment company in full swing, using various green channels. In less than a week, the procedures for the city investment company were completed.
To be honest, everyone is feeling their way across the river, and whether Lin Xiaohe is there or not makes a huge difference to everyone's feelings.
With her around, everyone can cross the river with their heads held high.
For example, this time, when three investment promotion teams came to Shanghai at the same time, the two teams from Heilongjiang and Jilin were extremely nervous and anxious. The provincial authorities were practically calling three times a day to inquire about the progress.
Liaoyang Province is different; they might not even make a phone call for three days. That's what you call peace of mind! They know that with Lin Xiaohe around, nothing serious will happen. Aren't the Heilongjiang and Jilin families envious of this peace of mind? They're drooling with envy!
So, the leaders didn't care about appearances or brotherhood; they personally called to poach people.
Lin Xiaohe continued to dodge the question, offering no clear answer.
Now that Xinbao has successfully entered the node world, Lin Xiaohe has so much to do. She needs to organize her thoughts and figure out how to strike decisively, not only to reclaim divine power but also to obtain the key to the boundary marker.
Should they stay in Liaoyang Province, move to another province, or enter the central government?
Each of the three options has its advantages and disadvantages.
If Lin Xiaohe continues to stay in Liaoyang Province, the advantage is that he has a strong grassroots base there and enjoys greater trust from the leadership, so there will be less resistance to implementing policies.
The downside is that, due to its geographical location and political climate, it will be quite difficult to use Liaoyang Province as a center to promote development nationwide or even centrally.
If they go to other provinces, the advantage is that they can help more factories and laid-off workers, and accelerate the return of divine authority.
The drawbacks stem from the lack of public support and leadership; Lin Xiaohe needs to spend more time building trust and authority.
If he chooses to go to the central government, the advantage is that he can carry out a top-down reform. The disadvantage is that the situation in the central government is extremely complex, and if Lin Xiaohe goes it alone, it will be difficult for him to make waves and achieve the desired results.
Lin Xiaohe decided to give herself more time to think carefully about the path she would take in the future.
Little did they know that the leaders of Liaoyang Province were furious when they learned of the actions of the Heilongjiang and Jilin families.
Vice Governor An called the leaders of Jilin Province directly and said coldly, "Provincial Governor Tian, what you're doing is not very ethical. Comrade Lin Xiaohe shoulders the heavy responsibility of reform and is a key figure in Tienan District and even the entire provincial capital. If you poach her, what will happen to Tienan District?"
Tian Sheng feigned ignorance: "Huh? What does An Sheng mean by that? Does Comrade Lin Xiaohe want to be transferred? Oh dear, a good bird chooses a good tree to perch on. We should respect the personal wishes of young cadres. After all, you can't force a melon to ripen."
Vice Governor An laughed in exasperation.
Good, good, they're really going to stop at nothing to snatch people away.
Alright, he doesn't need to call Heilongjiang Province anymore. Even a fool could figure out that he wouldn't get any results from the negotiations.
The other party will certainly not feel guilty about this, and will not give up the idea of taking him away.
Because if it were him, he wouldn't do the same.
The most important thing right now is not to argue with the other two companies, but to find a way to keep Lin Xiaohe here.
Early the next morning, Vice Governor An raised the matter at a leadership meeting.
Everyone was shocked: "You can do that?!"
"No martial ethics!"
"The central government will not agree!"
Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent. The situation in Liaoyang Province was excellent, but the Heilongjiang and Jilin families were still struggling in the mire. The central government might actually agree to Lin Xiaohe's transfer.
The top leader suddenly stood up and slammed his hand on the desk: "No! Absolutely not!"