90: Chapter 90 Preventing Problems While Reaping the Benefits

Li Dakang gave a wry smile: "Uncle Guo, stop teasing me. What fortune? I'm so poor I'm practically begging for food!"

Municipal Party Secretary Guo Zhenhua shook his head slightly, a shrewd glint flashing in his eyes: "You brat, you still want to hide it from me?"

"To tell you the truth, I heard about it the very next day. A full fifty million in investment! Even I, the Mayor, couldn't help but be tempted."

"Hehe, Uncle Guo, I came here to invite you to the township's donation ceremony."

Municipal Party Secretary Guo Zhenhua nodded and gave a thumbs up, praising: "Not bad, Li Dakang! A matter even Vice Governor Lu couldn't settle was actually accomplished by a small Township Party Committee Secretary like you. Not simple!"

Li Dakang scratched his head, looking a bit embarrassed: "Uncle Guo, it was actually just good luck. It's mainly because Mr. Tie Qichang cares about his hometown."

At this moment, Municipal Party Secretary Guo Zhenhua suddenly asked: "Regarding that investment, when do you plan to sign the contract officially?"

Li Dakang thought for a moment: "I want to wait until the donation concludes, then find another time to sign."

Municipal Party Secretary Guo Zhenhua frowned slightly upon hearing this and suggested: "Why not combine the signing and the donation ceremony? It will save trouble later."

A trace of suspicion arose in Li Dakang's heart: "Uncle Guo, has something happened?"

Municipal Party Secretary Guo Zhenhua shook his head lightly, his tone carrying a bit of helplessness: "It's nothing major, just that some people are feeling jealous."

It turned out that in the past few days, many people had suggested moving the location of Tie Qichang's electronics factory from Guantian Township to the city center, claiming the investment environment in the city center was superior.

Municipal Party Secretary Guo Zhenhua, however, understood these people's true intentions; it was nothing more than jealousy and wanting to "pluck the peach."

Although this suggestion gained the support of many, even Party Secretary Bi Youshan had personally come to discuss it with him, Municipal Party Secretary Guo Zhenhua did not hesitate and refused directly.

If it were someone else's territory, Municipal Party Secretary Guo Zhenhua might have agreed. After all, if the electronics factory project settled in the city center, it would undoubtedly be a huge boost to the economic development of the entire Xinying City.

But this investment was something Li Dakang had fought for with all his might; how could Municipal Party Secretary Guo Zhenhua easily hand it over to others?

And although Party Secretary Bi Youshan was the Municipal Party Secretary, he was advanced in age and had no hope of promotion. Seeing that he was about to step into the second line, he had been exceptionally polite to Mayor Guo Zhenhua these past two years, mostly discussing things before acting, so this hurdle was passed smoothly.

But Municipal Party Secretary Guo Zhenhua knew that many people were eyeing Tie Qichang's fifty million investment. Perhaps even higher-level leaders would intervene, and he might not be able to hold them off, so he specifically warned Li Dakang.

Li Dakang understood after a little thought. "Plucking peaches" was common in officialdom.

However, these people were likely miscalculating. In all of China, there weren't many who could "pluck a peach" from him, Li Dakang.

But he naturally understood the principle that "long nights lead to many dreams." He immediately replied: "Uncle Guo, I understand. When I go back, I will communicate with Mr. Tie Qichang and strive to hold the donation ceremony and the signing ceremony together."

Municipal Party Secretary Guo Zhenhua revealed an expression of "a child who can be taught," saying with relief: "Mm, it's good that you understand. This matter cannot be delayed; you must hurry."

"I will let you know as soon as I make contact. At that time, I will have to trouble Uncle Guo to help me invite the provincial leaders. After all, a small Township Party Committee Secretary like me doesn't have that much influence."

"Rest assured, leave this to me."

After speaking, the two smiled tacitly.

...

After returning to the township, Li Dakang immediately contacted Tie Qichang. After some explanation, Tie Qichang agreed to his request.

The two agreed that the donation ceremony and the project signing ceremony would be held on the same day in three days.

Subsequently, while notifying Municipal Party Secretary Guo Zhenhua of the specific time, Li Dakang personally went to the county to invite the various county leaders to attend.

Even the county leaders who previously didn't value Li Dakang now gave him a thumbs up when mentioning him.

Fifty million in investment was worth the total investment attracted to Anjiang County over three years!

With this "big satellite" launched, the work of Anjiang County this year would surely rank among the top in the city. As county leaders, they also shared the honor.

After all, Guantian Township was Guantian Township of Anjiang County; how could the achievements of Guantian Township be separated from the "correct leadership" of the Anjiang County Party Committee and County Government?

Therefore, the county leaders who received the invitation all expressed that they would attend the ceremony; no one wanted to miss such an opportunity to show their face.

After returning from the county without stopping, Li Dakang immediately held a Township Party Committee meeting to assign tasks.

"Comrades, holding this donation ceremony and project signing ceremony well is of great significance to Guantian Township. It must be treated as the most important political task at present; not the slightest slackness is allowed!"

"If anyone messes up, their position will be stripped without mercy!" Li Dakang emphasized.

"Secretary Li's instructions are very important. Everyone must be on high alert and do their work well according to the division of labor."

Township Head Mao Yungang followed up and expressed his stance.

He secretly pondered that coming to Guantian Township was truly the right choice. How long had it been and he had already been hit by a pie falling from the sky?

Although the main credit belonged to Li Dakang, he was the Township Head, so he would inevitably get a share of the credit.

This made Township Head Mao Yungang even more certain: following Li Dakang meant there was meat to eat.

The other Party Committee members also understood what this meant for Guantian Township and for them personally. Daring to drop the chain at this critical juncture would be going against themselves.

Therefore, they all expressed that they would do it themselves and would absolutely not make any mistakes.