76: Lying to one's face

The first day of the investment promotion conference ended quickly. Lin Zifeng and the others packed up their things and walked out of the event venue.

Hu Yulin and the others saw that the three leaders were beaming, and they all guessed that something had happened.

Hu Yulin couldn't help but go to Town Chief Cao's side and whispered, "Town Chief Cao, the Secretary talked with that person for so long this afternoon, did they achieve anything?"

"I'm telling you all, don't get all worked up."

The others nodded in agreement, and Cao Shuang said again, "The Secretary signed a Letter of Intent to Invest for 15 million with the owner of a food processing factory.

That General Manager Gao will personally bring people to Heping Town for a site visit in five days.

Although the possibility of their investment isn't one hundred percent, it's over ninety percent.

As long as we don't make any major human errors, their investment is practically set in stone."

Hearing the news from Cao Shuang, everyone was excited and happy, clenching their fists and pumping them vigorously in the air.

Hu Yulin raised his voice unconsciously. "Town Chief Cao, is what you said true? That's really great."

"I told you, don't get all worked up. Why are you so lacking in composure?"

Although Cao Shuang said that, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up, and the smile on his face was impossible to suppress.

Jiang Yufei was secretly laughing to herself. She couldn't help but think, you're lecturing them, but didn't you look exactly the same when you first heard the news?

At this moment, Lin Zifeng, who was walking in front, turned his head and said with a smile, "Let's go quickly. I'm so hungry I could eat a horse, so stop whispering to each other."

Everyone acknowledged him and quickly got into the cars one after another. The two cars drove away from the event venue one after the other, heading toward the hotel.

After returning to the hotel, they washed up briefly and went directly to a small restaurant nearby.

To celebrate such a big achievement, Cao Shuang even specially brought two bottles of White Liquor.

Hu Yulin also ordered two extra substantial dishes. When the food was served, Lin Zifeng was the first to raise his glass.

"Comrades, we can breathe a sigh of relief now. With today's harvest, we finally don't have to go back empty-handed.

There are two days left in the investment promotion conference. Let's all work together and strive to make more progress in the remaining time, and then our mission will be complete.

Come, let's drink this cup together and keep up the good work."

Everyone raised their glasses in response. After putting down his glass, Cao Shuang said, "Today's success is all thanks to the Secretary's persistence!

I heard from Zhongyu that General Manager Gao walked from the beginning to the end, and not a single staff member at any booth took the initiative to approach General Manager Gao to introduce their projects.

It was only because General Manager Gao was dressed too plainly and was too low-key.

Only our Secretary enthusiastically introduced our project to him, which is why we won his favor.

This incident teaches us a lesson: we cannot judge people by their appearance, and we must have a spirit of perseverance."

Everyone nodded in agreement. Lin Zifeng smiled and said, "Town Chief Cao is right to an extent, but it was also because our project matches General Manager Gao's field of business.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so interested in our project.

However, there is one thing everyone must remember: at the investment promotion conference, we must spare no effort in promoting Heping Town and introducing our tourism development project.

Even if we don't get a return, we won't lose anything, right?"

Everyone nodded again. Jiang Yufei said, "After what happened today, we have more confidence in the remaining two days.

It's just that Heping Town is small in scale, and the only project we have planned for investment promotion is tourism development. If we can secure investment for this project, our mission will be accomplished."

"Committee Member Jiang, sometimes we can expand our thinking. Tourism development still needs supporting projects, for example, the food, clothing, housing, and transportation for tourists.

The original idea we had, where local residents could run some farmhouse-style restaurants, is one form, but it's not professional enough.

If we could open a hotel near the scenic area that combines dining and accommodation, wouldn't it be more acceptable to tourists?"

Lin Zifeng said thoughtfully.

"Secretary, you've provided another idea. This proposal is very practical. After finishing the meal, I'll go back and draft a plan.

Although it won't be perfect, by laying out some planning concepts, we won't be just talking empty words when facing Investors interested in this area."

"Committee Member Jiang, if you need any printing work done, just leave it to us. I guarantee it won't delay tomorrow's investment promotion conference."

Hu Yulin said quickly.

"Haha, it looks like everyone is full of energy! Let's hurry up and eat and drink!"

Lin Zifeng said happily.

Everyone sped up their eating, and in less than half an hour, they finished dinner.

After walking out of the small restaurant, he didn't return to the hotel with the others. He greeted everyone and walked along yesterday's route toward the square where he had encountered Chen Yuxi yesterday.

In less than half an hour, he arrived at the square he had visited yesterday.

He strolled through the square, subconsciously searching for that beautiful figure, but after walking around the square, he didn't find the figure he was looking forward to seeing.

He took out his phone, hesitated for a moment, and then dialed her number.

The phone rang several times, and just as he was about to hang up, the call was answered, and Chen Yuxi's sweet voice came through the receiver.

"Hello, who is this?"

Only then did he remember that he had asked for her phone number but hadn't given her his own.

So he quickly said, "Yuxi, it's me, Lin Zifeng."

"Oh, it's you! Is there something you need by calling me?"

"Nothing really. Didn't I ask for your phone number yesterday? I'm calling you just to have you save my number."

Facing Chen Yuxi, he didn't know what was wrong with him; he always felt a bit flustered.

Originally, he wanted to ask her why she didn't come to the square for a walk today. If she were at home, he was prepared to ask her to meet him at the square.

But when faced with her question, he couldn't help but change his words.

After saying this, he hated his own cowardice a little. He didn't know why he was so pathetic when facing Chen Yuxi.

But the words were already out. As the saying goes, spilled water cannot be gathered, and he couldn't take it back now.

"Oh, I'll save your number in a moment. Did you go to the square again?"

"No, I'm a bit tired today and want to rest early."

He casually denied her guess.

"Is that so? Lying to someone's face is not behavior you should exhibit."

Chen Yuxi's tone was full of playfulness and mischief.