Zhou Yuan grew restless, and he was somewhat displeased with Ji Yang, wondering what was going on with him—there was no reason why he couldn’t secure any investment now.
After some thought, Zhou Yuan decided to pick up the phone and call Ji Yang.
At this moment, Ji Yang was returning from Shisong County. Surprised to receive Zhou Yuan’s call, he answered, "Hello, Governor Zhou."
"Ji Yang, what’s exactly happening over there? Everyone else has secured investments and I hear there’s been no action on your part."
Hearing this, Ji Yang realized that Zhou Yuan was showing dissatisfaction.
Logically, Zhou Yuan shouldn’t act . Such an attitude revealed a lot—had something happened?
Having spent so much time in the bureaucracy, one needed to carefully consider the tone of their superiors. From Zhou Yuan’s words, Ji Yang sensed something was amiss.
"Has something happened?" Ji Yang’s relationship with Zhou Yuan was straightforward enough to ask directly.
Zhou Yuan modulated his voice and said, "I’ve heard that every member of your team has received investment and the work is progressing well, except for you. There’s still no progress. Secretary Yan has decided to lead departments from the province and media personnel to investigate your area tomorrow. You weren’t informed, were you?"
At those words, Ji Yang’s expression became stern—he realized that Yan Guozhen was targeting him!
"Mr. Ji Yang, you should understand the seriousness of this matter. If the media starts to publicize, how will you maintain your credibility among the officials and in all aspects going forward?"
"Governor Zhou, I understand the matter."
"Sigh, with your capability, pulling in an investment of a few million should be easy. What’s happening that there have been no results until now? If possible, you’d better secure some investment quickly. It doesn’t have to be much—just a few million would do."
Zhou Yuan could only offer advice to help Ji Yang at this point.
Ji Yang now understood the situation well. It was likely that someone from the city went to tattle, informing Yan Guozhen and his people about his situation, hence the plot against him.
Ji Yang hadn’t planned to make a big fuss, but now there was no need to hide it. He addressed Zhou Yuan, "Governor Zhou, I was just about to report to you my work situation. You know half of the district’s work was assigned to me. After some consideration, I’ve taken action and decided to develop an Entertainment Film and Television City project in the new district."
"An Entertainment Film and Television City project? How big is it? Can that place really accommodate such a project?"
Zhou Yuan grew curious as well.
Ji Yang explained, "My plan is ..." He recounted the situation discussed with several women to Zhou Yuan.
Zhou Yuan, who had never undertaken such a project, furrowed his brows, "Can this really work?"
Ji Yang replied, "Whether it works or not, I’ve already contacted the investors. There are three projects in total to be conducted simultaneously here. During their execution, they will carry out construction in two phases, develop real estate, and the three companies will follow up together. The total investment amounts to two billion."
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Zhou Yuan was taken aback, not expecting such a significant investment all at once.
While two billion wouldn’t be considered much in a provincial capital, and even in some developed cities it would only rank towards the front, but in Ximu City, two billion was a considerable amount.
Ji Yang said, "This matter is confirmed. The three companies have agreed with me, just waiting to sign a contract, then we can proceed with work. I was considering when to sign the contract, and since the provincial leaders are coming, why not have them oversee the signing ceremony? What do you think?"
Zhou Yuan was highly pleased; if Yan Guozhen and his people came only to find Ji Yang securing a two billion investment, it would be a slap in their face. He wondered what expression Yan Guozhen would have then.
Zhou Yuan thought for a moment, "This is what we’ll do: I’ll talk to Secretary Yan about this matter. You prepare the venue for the signing, and everyone will attend. Of course, you should also inform the other team members about this."
Anyway, Yan Guozhen had set such a big stage, and the visit had been decided. So even if it was announced now, it couldn’t change anything.
Zhou Yuan was genuinely eager to see what Yan Guozhen and his people would look like.