Logically speaking, after discussing the cultural tourism project and exchanging gifts, there shouldn't be anything else.
However, Zhang Bo kept Lin Hao, saying he had something else to discuss privately.
"Brother, if there's anything, just say it directly," Lin Hao said helplessly.
"How about this, we have a cup of tea here, it's still early, no rush," Zhang Bo suggested.
Zhang Bo dragged him into the hotel, and of course, Secretary Tian followed them inside.
It was supposed to be a cup of tea, but Zhang Bo brought him to Song City and got a luxurious large private room.
"Brother, didn't you say you wanted to talk?" Lin Hao asked, puzzled.
"We definitely need to talk, but the songs need to be sung too, don't you think?" Zhang Bo gave a mischievous smile.
"Hehehe... Brother, I didn't expect you to like this style. Are you trying to corrupt me?" Lin Hao chuckled sneakily.
"Brother, I'm just thinking of helping you relax, that's all," Zhang Bo said seriously.
Lin Hao looked towards Secretary Tian opposite him and said with a bitter face, "Secretary Tian, you're the leader, I listen to you."
"Hahaha..." Secretary Tian laughed heartily, "It's fine, it's not a matter of principle, even leaders need to relax."
Since Secretary Tian said so, and Zhang Bo was there too, Lin Hao didn't insist further but wondered what the two of them really wanted him to do.
Zhang Bo poured beer directly, handed a cup to Lin Hao and Secretary Tian, and raised his cup with a smile to toast.
"Brother, tonight, we don't stop till we're drunk."
"No stopping till drunk isn't good, I still have to work tomorrow," Lin Hao said with a smile, taking the cup.
Secretary Tian quickly said, "How about not going back tonight, stay at the hotel for a night, tomorrow I'll send a car for County Magistrate Lin."
"How can that be? No, no, I still need to go back," Lin Hao insisted.
"Brother, it's settled, I'll have your driver and secretary go back first, tonight we brothers will have a good chat," Zhang Bo said with a smile.
"Brother, stop teasing me," Lin Hao said bitterly.
Secretary Tian exchanged glances with Zhang Bo, then said, "You two have a good chat, I'll go tell your driver to return first."
After Secretary Tian left, Zhang Bo took another drink with Lin Hao and then started to say, "Brother, here's the thing, as you know, our county's industrial base is relatively weak, holding this state-owned land for construction indicators isn't of much use."
"Brother, what do you mean by that?" Lin Hao frowned.
"Secretary Tian and I think you can sell the state-owned land construction indicators, do you think cash payment can be made directly to us?" Zhang Bo finally got to the main point.
This state-owned construction land indicator was indeed borrowed, but logically, the indicator should be returned to Dushan County.
If cash is to be paid to Dushan County, it will inevitably have to go through the City Government's nod, because without their approval, doing this privately would definitely lead to accountability if caught by higher-ups.
"Brother, this matter goes against regulations," Lin Hao said with a bitter face.
"Brother, borrowing state-owned construction land indicators, wasn't that against regulations too? Didn't you manage to get it done?" Zhang Bo said with a laugh.
"Regarding borrowing the indicator, Secretary Cao already agreed, but now..." Lin Hao suddenly found it difficult.
Zhang Bo smiled and raised his cup again, saying, "Brother, to be honest, our financial pressure is very high, salaries are barely being paid, you really have to save me!"
Lin Hao fell silent, considering how to solve this problem, as the hurdle above wasn't easy to cross.
Zhang Bo didn't rush to disturb him, instead, he took out a cigarette and handed it to him, even lighting it for him.
Lin Hao took a drag, exhaled a smoke ring, and said in a deep voice, "Brother, this matter is not easy to handle!"
"Whatever it takes, you have to help your brother out, can you talk to Secretary Cao?" Zhang Bo mentioned Secretary Cao.
"For something this big, I doubt Secretary Cao would agree," Lin Hao shook his head, frowning deeply.
At this point, Secretary Tian seemed to have finished with his tasks and walked in slowly.
Zhang Bo gave him a look, and the latter immediately understood and said with a smile, "County Magistrate Lin, to be honest, we've already discussed this matter with the City Government, Secretary Cao's suggestion is for us to find our own solution, as you know, our County hasn't sold a single piece of land, there's almost no fiscal revenue, if this continues, our government is close to bankruptcy."
How can a government go bankrupt?
Lin Hao knew Secretary Tian was exaggerating, but Dushan County's economic development indeed was not as good as Wucheng County, this was undeniable.
As for selling the state-owned construction land indicators, for him, getting cash payment was still feasible, and he could even package the remaining indicators for future sale.
"Brother, I know this matter is a bit troublesome, we'll pay 80% of the market value in cash, this way, you'll have more operational space," Zhang Bo continued.
At 80%, Wucheng County could earn 20%, this deal wouldn't be a loss, but getting past the City Government wasn't easy.
The good news now is, Dushan County already discussed this with Secretary Cao, if the City Government couldn't help solve Dushan County's financial issues, then it might be worth a try.
"I need to discuss this with Secretary Li first, and also report the details to Secretary Cao in the City Government to feel out his position before giving you an answer," Lin Hao reluctantly agreed to this matter.
"Hahaha... Brother, you truly are the savior of our county! Let's drink to that!" Zhang Bo and Secretary Tian both raised their glasses.
Lin Hao clinked glasses with them and drank it all in one go, saying, "Secretary Tian, County Magistrate Zhang, I'll head back now."
"What's the rush? I've arranged a program for you tonight, you can't leave," Zhang Bo stopped him again.
"What program?" Lin Hao asked curiously.
"Guaranteed to satisfy you!" Zhang Bo said with a wicked smile.
He pulled out three masks from somewhere, handed one to Lin Hao, then put one on himself and Secretary Tian.
"What's this for?" Lin Hao asked in confusion.
"Brother, from now on, you're President Lin, I'm President Zhang, Secretary Tian is President Tian, understand?" Zhang Bo said, then put a mask on Lin Hao.
Secretary Tian explained on the side, "President Lin, tonight we arranged a few beauties to serve you, for safety reasons, we're asking you to wear a mask."
"I'm not sure about this," Lin Hao said with a bitter face.
"Brother, what are you afraid of? Secretary Tian and I are here with you, do you think we'd harm you?" Zhang Bo persuaded.