187: Chapter 188 I believe you won't let me down

District Mayor Zhao Wenhao, however, was completely unable to calm down. When he looked at the sea again, his gaze was entirely different. The azure sea and blue sky before him seemed to be shrouded in a layer of extraordinary significance.

Meanwhile, the fishing rods beside them remained quietly propped up, as if they were truly just two wealthy young masters leisurely sea fishing.

Who could have imagined that in this seemingly relaxed atmosphere, a conversation with far-reaching implications had just been completed?

District Mayor Zhao Wenhao calmed his surging emotions, but the excitement and flush on his face were still hard to completely conceal.

He took a deep breath, looked at the still composed Jiang Jing beside him, and couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Jiang, you just agreed like that? You didn't even ask what you, or rather your company, could gain from this matter?"

Indeed, such behavior from Jiang Jing did not conform to commercial logic at all.

With such a huge investment, whether in technology or capital, how could there be no discussion of returns?

Upon hearing this, Jiang Jing pushed up the sunglasses on the bridge of his nose, a nearly "crafty" smile curling at the corner of his mouth, though his tone sounded very unconcerned, "Fame and fortune? District Mayor Zhao, do you think I'm still lacking these?"

He spread his hands, "Money, I have plenty. Fame? The titles of boss of Xingchen Technology and Qianda Film are loud enough, right? Any greater fame, for my current life, is just icing on the cake and holds little significance."

He paused, his gaze seeming to pierce through the sunglasses and see into District Mayor Zhao Wenhao's thoughts, his voice carrying an inexplicable tone, "So, I don't care what I can get."

"Or rather, I believe that as long as the matter is truly accomplished, the country... will naturally not let me down, right?"

District Mayor Zhao Wenhao was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized, pointing at Jiang Jing, and couldn't help but burst into laughter, "Well played, Jiang Jing! You really are a wonderful person! A wonderful person indeed!"

Jiang Jing's words, seemingly carefree, actually contained great wisdom and confidence.

He did not want immediate benefits, but rather a level of trust and guarantee from the national level.

This return was far heavier and more far-reaching than any specific money or policy preferential treatment.

Jiang Jing also laughed along, their laughter spreading in the sea breeze, causing Wang Congcong and the others who were playing around, as well as the female celebrities taking photos, to turn their heads in curiosity.

Seeing District Mayor Zhao Wenhao's hearty laughter, Wang Congcong was immediately delighted.

Although he didn't know exactly what the two had discussed, looking at the atmosphere, it was definitely a pleasant conversation, and the matter had most likely been settled!

Then he, as the intermediary, also had considerable credit!

Thinking of this, he became even happier and was even more enthusiastic about bragging and chatting, even though the fish in his bucket remained pitifully few.

The sea fishing activity drew to a close, and everyone began to tally their catch.

Sure enough, the "feng shui treasure land" where Jiang Jing and District Mayor Zhao Wenhao were located yielded a bountiful harvest, with both of their buckets full of lively, jumping sea fish, drawing envy from everyone.

Wang Congcong came over, looked at the fish in Brother Zhao's bucket, and teased with a smile, "Brother Zhao, not bad, you've had a good harvest today. It seems the feng shui on Brother Jing's side is really prosperous!"

Brother Zhao was in an excellent mood, patted Wang Congcong on the shoulder, and smiled meaningfully, "More than just good, it's simply... unexpectedly good! Far exceeding expectations! Hahaha!" His happiness was overflowing.

Although Wang Congcong didn't understand the deeper meaning, seeing Brother Zhao happy, he was happy too.

Jiang Jing had the crew collect the seafood everyone had caught and hand it over to the top-tier chef on board to handle.

Of course, the grand feast at noon couldn't rely solely on this catch.

Soon, dish after dish of carefully prepared delicacies was served onto the long table on the deck.

Huge lobsters, succulent king crabs, exquisite sashimi platters, top-grade Wagyu beef sizzling with oil, various Chinese and Western hot dishes, fresh fruit salads... it was a dazzling array, overflowing with appetizing aromas.

This was clearly prepared by the captain according to Jiang Jing's instructions in advance, ensuring that regardless of everyone's fishing skills, they could enjoy a perfect feast at sea.

Everyone gathered around the long table, looking at the food filling the table, their appetites greatly stimulated.

Wang Congcong excitedly suggested, "At such a happy moment, we must take a group photo! Come, come, everyone, strike a pose!"

Everyone responded one after another.

At this moment, District Mayor Zhao Wenhao proactively picked up his phone with a smile and said, "Let me take the photo for everyone."

Jiang Jing understood implicitly, knowing that District Mayor Zhao Wenhao had a special status and it was not suitable for him to appear in such a group photo that had a private, pleasure-seeking nature and might be circulated, so he nodded with a smile, "Then thank you for the trouble, Brother Zhao."

Thus, District Mayor Zhao Wenhao skillfully acted as the photographer.

Jiang Jing sat in the main seat without hesitation, while Leng Ba, Da Mimi, Tong Liya, and other female celebrities sat in a row beside him, their smiles like flowers.

Wang Congcong, Lin Gengxin, Chen He, and several female influencers crowded on the other side, the long dining table filled with mouth-watering delicacies.

"Come, come, look here! Say cheese!"

District Mayor Zhao Wenhao pressed the shutter, freezing this joyful group photo of the feast at sea.

After enjoying a sumptuous and luxurious lunch at sea, everyone was a bit stuffed, contentedly sprawling in the comfortable lounge chairs or sofas on the deck, enjoying the sunshine and sea breeze, slowly digesting the food in their stomachs.

A lazy atmosphere spread.

Everyone rested while casually scrolling through their phones, occasionally sharing some interesting news or funny videos they saw.

Chen He and Lin Gengxin, these two clowns, completely took on the role of atmosphere makers.

Chen He gestured wildly as he told jokes, imitating various funny expressions, making everyone double over with laughter.

Lin Gengxin, on the other hand, played the straight man and poked fun at him from the side with his Northeast dialect accent. The two sang in harmony, perfectly in sync, just like a pair of crosstalk actors, with the effect maxed out.

"Brother He, are you imitating an ape or a monkey?"

"Go away! This is the trendiest robot dance!"

"Give it a rest, it looks more like rehabilitation training for cerebral thrombosis sequelae to me!"

"Hahaha!"