The biggest problem Ai Xuejun was worried about couldn't be solved by just Wucheng County, and even Wuning City would have difficulty managing it.
The entire supporting industry chain for new energy vehicles is divided into three levels. The first level is the core technology factories, almost entirely controlled by the Aiyadi Group.
For example, the car's central control system, operations, and precision instruments, etc. These types of factories can be built by the Aiyadi Group itself or in collaboration with the government.
The second level involves large component factories, such as car tires, connecting rods, cooling systems, air conditioning systems, and other large supporting parts.
The third level consists of some smaller parts, such as screws, mats, and small precision parts.
The latter two levels of supporting facilities can be outsourced by Aiyadi Group, becoming exclusive suppliers, or they can hold shares in some parts.
However, to establish the entire industry chain, the necessary land, funds, and personnel absolutely require industry supporting facilities worth tens of billions.
If Wuning City's capabilities were used, it would certainly face numerous challenges, with funding being the most crucial problem.
Wuning City has already spread itself thin with excessive investments aiming for a five-year economic development plan, so reallocating such funds is definitely unrealistic.
However, Lin Hao is not short of money, and he can also impose constraints on Aiyadi Group by controlling these industry chain factories.
Ai Xuejun didn't expect Lin Hao to have such a big appetite. While shocked, he raised the biggest question.
"County Magistrate Lin, may I ask, is there really no problem in terms of the funds for the supporting industry chain?"
Lin Hao smiled and nodded, responding, "Of course there's no problem, Chairman, please rest assured. To cooperate with your third-phase development plan, I will invest two billion yuan in the first phase for the supporting industry chain."
Upon hearing this, Ai Xuejun looked towards the County Magistrate with a stunned expression, unable to believe his ears.
"County Magistrate Lin, you're not joking?" Ai Xuejun steadied himself.
"Of course, I'm not joking. The capacity of my supporting industry chain will definitely match yours and it'll be one step ahead. Chairman, you can be completely confident about that," Lin Hao confirmed.
"County Magistrate Lin, it's settled then. I'll toast you with tea instead of wine." Ai Xuejun raised his tea cup in a toast.
Lin Hao, with a smile, raised his tea cup, saying, "Chairman, you're too kind!"
With the biggest issue resolved, the subsequent negotiations between the two were simpler, and they also reached some verbal agreements privately.
Of course, to realize the entire new energy vehicle project, Lin Hao would need to help Aiyadi Group secure the greatest policy support, which was unquestionable.
This private negotiation demonstrated Lin Hao's strong capabilities, making Chairman Ai view him in a new light.
The bustling world exists for profit!
If Lin Hao didn't have the ability to meet Chairman Ai's requirements, Aiyadi Group definitely wouldn't choose to set up a factory here, let alone build a super factory.
Mutual benefit and win-win are the highest realms of negotiation.
Moreover, Lin Hao also secured certain benefits for Wucheng County Government, and he leveraged his strength to seize this enormous fortune.
Because with his control over the funds entering, he could also obtain more profit by following Aiyadi Group in the supporting industry chain.
The two conversed for an entire afternoon, and Lin Hao specially arranged a lavish dinner to host Chairman Ai and his entourage in the evening.
Even though Chairman Ai verbally agreed to this huge matter, he still planned to return to hold a shareholder meeting to discuss it further.
Meanwhile, Chairman Ai invited Lin Hao and Secretary Li to visit the group headquarters for investigation and research to lay a solid foundation for future cooperation.
After the banquet, Lin Hao and Cheng Jiayao sent off Chairman Ai and his entourage, finally breathing a sigh of relief.
Having been exhausted all day, Lin Hao told Cheng Jiayao and the others to go back to rest, while he intended to call and inquire about today's business negotiation.
Just then, Wucheng County TV Station's charming reporter Mu Wanting blocked his path.
"County Magistrate Lin, I am Mu Wanting from the TV station; we have met before."
Lin Hao, looking at the beauty in front of him, recalled some fragments and smiled, saying, "I remember, Mu Wanting, back then I asked you to interview the Water Resources Bureau director on the Wuding River's channel."
"Exactly, I didn't expect County Magistrate Lin to remember me." Mu Wanting was extremely pleased.
"Reporter Mu, are you looking for me for something?" Lin Hao asked.
"County Magistrate Lin, I heard you talked with Aiyadi Group's chairman for more than three hours this afternoon. Could you disclose a bit? I would like to write a report and interview you by the way." Mu Wanting responded.
"Reporter Mu, honestly, today's negotiation went quite well. Aiyadi Group is interested in investing in our Wucheng County to build a factory. However, we haven't yet entered into formal negotiations, so I think there's no need to rush into reporting it now." Lin Hao flatly rejected her.
"County Magistrate Lin, may I interview you privately then?" Mu Wanting was persistent and wanted to try for more.
For the TV station and the journalists alike, they wanted to obtain firsthand news materials, and she felt that Lin Hao was a County Magistrate who accomplished practical things, so she also wanted to interview him.
"Forget about the interview, I really don't have the time." Lin Hao declined again.
"County Magistrate Lin, please just reveal a little bit." Mu Wanting appeared adamant.
Lin Hao was truly defeated by her insistence, saying, "How about this, come back tomorrow, and I'll find time to talk to you."
"Thank you, County Magistrate Lin." Mu Wanting was thrilled.
Lin Hao wasn't unwilling to disclose; rather, he was concerned about acting too hastily, lest things backfire.
After all, for now, the two of them only had a private verbal agreement, and there were no documents to support it.
Liao Jiarong of Red Era Group evidently wanted to know what they discussed, stepping forward to say, "County Magistrate Lin, do you have some time? Shall we find a place to chat?"
"Sure, let's go upstairs and have a seat." Lin Hao turned towards the elevator in the ground floor lobby.
The Red Era Group is also one of the reasons Chairman Ai is interested in Wucheng County.
Since President Liao wanted to know some inside information, Lin Hao found no need to conceal it from her. Besides, their relationship wasn't ordinary, so even divulging a little bit, Liao Jiarong would keep it confidential.
The two soon came to the luxurious suite upstairs, where Lin Hao, exhausted, plopped down onto the sofa.
"County Magistrate Lin, exhausted today, right? How about I give you a shoulder massage?"
Liao Jiarong circled behind him and began to gently massage him.
Lin Hao didn't resist, enjoying the lady president's service with his eyes closed, jokingly saying, "President Liao, your technique is quite good!"
"Of course." Liao Jiarong flirtatiously smiled, unexpectedly hugging him from behind and pressing her ample bosom against his head.