Chapter Forty-two: Signing the Contract

  Fourth, the tourist attractions invested by Cold Ice and Snow, all income, including tickets, catering, accommodation, souvenirs, brand assets, etc., after deducting maintenance, labor and other costs, will be shared between the investor and the government in a ratio of 6:4 for a period of 50 years.

  In terms of tourism, this investment is the focus of the cold ice and snow. The proportion of funds allocated exceeds half of the total investment amount. Although most of it was used to build hotels, the first phase of investment in Lushan Xihai is not small either, so much that people from Changfu are worried whether they can recover their investment. To know that now every year, the government's profit after deducting costs is less than 100,000 yuan, while the Hong Kong side has to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in it.

  He is very confident that by the time of the National Day and May 1st holidays, tourist attractions across the country will be packed with people. Tourism resources are the largest resource in Changfu apart from mineral resources, but people just don't have this awareness yet. He is very confident that it won't take ten years to recoup the costs, and by then, every year will be a net profit.

  Fifth, sell 50 acres of land on the banks of Mount Emei to Hong Kong at a price of RMB 100,000 per mu for hotel construction. Both parties are very satisfied with this price. Currently, except for a not-so-good Emei Lake Park, there is almost no development around Emei Lake, mostly farmers, and it's about 10 kilometers away from the city center, very remote, and the land is worthless. The government would agree to sell at this price one hundred million times over; if there were more lands that met Hong Kong's requirements, they would be eager to sell all of them out.

  But the cold ice is even more excited, although building a hotel requires land, at most it's just over 10 acres, but after all, the land on the edge of Qionghai Lake is extremely limited. When Changfu tourism development comes out, Qionghai becomes a hot tourist destination, and the price will be far from this number. It's absolutely hard to find a place to buy. Not to mention, when it's time to build villas or other residential areas, seafood wholesale markets, etc. on the edge of Qionghai Lake, won't it be popular? In the previous life, before the cold ice encountered an earthquake, the house price on the edge of Changfu Qionghai Lake had already broken through 3,500 yuan per square meter, which is just a small high-rise, even higher than the house price in Changfu city.

  So he encircled 50 acres of land in one go, these 50 acres basically included the best locations along the Qionghai Lake, now if you don't encircle it, later even with money you won't be able to encircle it.

  Sixth, the contract for the mountain top, the first ten years are exempt from contract fees, and the next 40 years, the annual contract fee is 1 million. On this point, everyone, including Leng Yunyi, felt that the government had made a good profit. A barren mountain with sparse trees, now not only does a company want to come and contract for planting, solving the problem of the bare mountain, but also having an annual income of 1 million in the future, it's really a good deal. Although Leng Yunyi wanted to use Leng Binghan to warn the Hong Kong businessman, after thinking about it, this income belongs to Su Qi's finance, and even if he is no longer in this position after 10 years, he will not oppose things that benefit the village.

  But for Leng Bing Han, the head of the village, his purpose was not to make money, but to let the mountains in his hometown be lush and green, and to prevent the people from suffering from mudslides.

  Seventh, the 400 mu of good arable land along the Anning River, with a contract fee of only 200 yuan per mu per year. The contract fee will increase by 1% to 5% annually based on actual conditions in the future. The contract period is also 50 years. Upon expiration, Hong Kong Fei Yuan Investment Company has priority contracting rights under equal conditions. Additionally, 3-5 mu of land without crops along the river are gifted for building a processing plant, with the condition that the processing plant must provide no less than ten job opportunities for local residents.

  These conditions are naturally unobjectionable, he invested in Su Qi just to help his hometown's parents and relatives work hard to get rich, how could he disagree? As long as they obey management, endure hardships and work hard, not to mention ten positions, even a hundred positions, he will provide.

  Within a week, the negotiations ended with great joy and reached a consensus under the pleasant atmosphere of mutual satisfaction. This must have been Liu Wentao's most smooth, pleasant, and face-saving business negotiation ever. Originally, he was always begging others, either his superiors or customers, and every time he would end up losing face. But this time, he was truly proud and excited, and when he reported to Wang Peiyuan, his voice trembled with excitement, conveying the deep joy that even Wang Peiyuan on the other end of the phone could clearly feel.

  At this time, Liu Wentao's greatest feeling was: It's really easy to meet the King of Hell, but it's hard to deal with the little ghosts. Look at those Hong Kong businessmen, they're so capable, yet they don't put on airs, and they're really good communicators. Their demeanor is something that those people who become arrogant and look down on others just because they have a bit of money can't compare to. This is what a real big shot is like!

  This cooperation can be said to be a win-win situation, with Cold Ice not only bringing hundreds of millions of investments to the local area but also bringing them great prestige and reputation.

  Signing the contract was easy, but Changfu had finally managed to attract a Hong Kong investor, so how could they not make a big show of it? Leng Bingxue also hoped to use this opportunity to promote her Feiyuan Company, so both parties agreed on a time for the signing and prepared to hold a grand signing ceremony.

  The signing ceremony at the municipal party committee's guesthouse was grand and majestic, with over a hundred police officers and security guards maintaining order outside. A long red carpet stretched from the entrance of the guesthouse to fifty meters away, and the entire city district was decorated with colorful flags and lanterns, making it look like a festive scene that rivaled Chinese New Year celebrations.

  But the locals who got the news were even more excited than during the Chinese New Year, as this Hong Kong company has come to Changfu to invest. Everyone feels proud and honored. Moreover, it's said that when the time comes, the company will recruit many local employees, and foreign companies pay high salaries. If one can really get in, wouldn't that be a wonderful thing? Not to mention the salary, just saying you work there is a prestigious thing, and later on, won't it be hard to find a wife?

  The 500-seat conference room on the third floor of the municipal party committee's guesthouse was packed to capacity, with dozens of journalists in attendance. Not only were all the provincial and municipal media outlets present, but Zhu Jianjun had also arranged for several Hong Kong-based media organizations to cover the event through his Hong Kong company, at no small expense. Even reporters from China Central Television (CCTV) showed up, cameras at the ready, prepared to capture every moment of this glorious occasion.

  All members of the four major teams in Changfu City were present, and no one wanted to miss this opportunity to show their faces. Many leaders from surrounding counties and cities also rushed to attend, claiming to learn from Changfu City's advanced experience and achievements in attracting investment, but actually they also wanted to try their luck and see if they could get some benefits from the Hong Kong businessmen. After all, investing in Changfu is an investment, and investing elsewhere is also an investment, isn't it? Not to mention 30 million Hong Kong dollars, even if it's only 3 million, isn't that a political achievement?

  What surprised everyone was that Provincial Party Secretary Yan Zhengchang also personally attended the signing ceremony, and it was a sudden attack. He only notified Wang Peiyuan before departure, which made Changfu a chicken fly dog jump, arranging to pick up the plane on one side and re-adjusting and arranging the seating of the signing venue on the other. This made some people who were originally able to sit on the rostrum have to adjust down now, making them both excited and disappointed.

  Yan Zhengchang's move this time has been influenced by the posthumous power of Wang Peiyuan, as well as factors from multiple parties, and naturally also includes Yan Zhengchang's pure intention to express his support.

  The signing ceremony originally scheduled for 9:00 am was also postponed by two hours.

  Yan Zhengchang arrived, but did not immediately attend the signing ceremony. Instead, he had a private meeting with Wang Peiyuan. What they said to each other is unknown to outsiders, but twenty minutes later, when Wang Peiyuan came out, he was all smiles and looked very pleased.

  The two sides signed by Zhu Jianjun and Wang Peiyuan, after all, Wang Peiyuan is the mayor, is the legal representative of the local government. The moment of signing and shaking hands to exchange documents, the flash lights of all cameras in the venue kept flashing, capturing this important moment in the development history of Changfu.

  The agreement had actually been signed long before this moment, and now it was just a formality for publicity purposes.

  After signing the contract, it was time for a press conference. The domestic reporters asked questions in a relatively moderate manner, but the Hong Kong reporters, presumably accustomed to press freedom, were more sharp-tongued and even bluntly asked Zhu Jianjun why he chose to invest in Changfu instead of Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Beijing or Shanghai, calling Changfu a "godforsaken place". Wang Peiyuan was visibly embarrassed, his face turning bright red. Compared to major cities like Beijing and Shanghai, Xichang indeed didn't look very impressive at the time.

  Zhu Jianjun, who had been pointed out as being cold and distant beforehand, was not flustered at all. He spoke with great enthusiasm: "Although Changfu is not well-known to many people, it is actually a bright pearl in the southwest. Here, there are rich resources, beautiful natural scenery, and simple folk. Of course, there are also huge business opportunities hidden here. We believe that investing here will not only help local economic development but also bring huge economic benefits to enterprises. Therefore, our determination to invest is very firm. In the future, we will increase our investment efforts according to the situation..."

  Later on, perhaps thinking that he could bring such great help to his hometown, Zhu Jianjun was also excited and thrilled, his voice became more and more powerful.

  His answer naturally won thunderous applause from the audience.

  Wang Peiyuan proudly said in response to the reporter's question: "This time, Hong Kong invested in Changfu, bringing huge development opportunities to Changfu, including construction, catering, transportation, logistics and many other aspects, which will benefit from it. These investment projects will not have any impact on the people's lives and health development in Changfu, nor will they destroy the ecological environment of Changfu. We in Changfu absolutely do not allow development at the cost of harming future generations. In just three years, Changfu will add over a thousand job openings, GDP production value will increase by 10%, and every year thereafter, as these investments produce benefits, Changfu's GDP production value will continue to grow at an annual rate of 8%. At the same time, the average annual income of ordinary people will increase from the current 300 yuan to over 500 yuan..."

  Wang Peiyuan's response naturally drew a magnificent blueprint for everyone, and with his powerful body language and gestures, it became even more infectious, making every single person present unable to help but be drawn in by what he said.

  Yan Zhengchang, the provincial party secretary, was naturally not able to escape the reporters. When asked about his views on this investment by Hong Kong businessmen in Changfu, he said with deep emotion: "As everyone knows, Sichuan is a large inland province, with the largest population in the country, but the per capita arable land area is among the lowest in the country. The people's living standards are generally low. The provincial party committee and government have been actively thinking of ways to address this issue. This cooperation between Hong Kong businessmen and the Changfu government has opened our eyes, showing us that we still have so many undeveloped resources. Sichuan has many cities like Changfu, if Changfu can develop through this method, then can't other cities do the same? This provides us with a great opportunity to test it out. Didn't the top leaders say that practice is the sole criterion for testing truth? Let's wait and see Changfu's rise and development!"

  Immediately, all media gave a detailed introduction to the grand signing ceremony and specifically reported on the details of Hong Kong Fei Yuan Investment Co., Ltd.'s investment in Changfu and its significance. Even CCTV's Xinwen Lianbo (News Broadcast) reported on it for about 30 seconds that day.

  The main content of the news is the signing ceremony on that day, with a female announcer's voiceover explaining the causes and consequences of the Hong Kong company's investment in Changfu, its specific significance, and the huge economic driving force it can bring to Changfu after the investment. Due to the fact that this investment project mainly focuses on tourism, agriculture, commerce and other aspects, which are all green and environmentally friendly, and is completely different from the previous foreign investment projects that mainly invested in factories and mines with quick returns, the news broadcast also conducted a special interview with Wang Peiyuan, Mayor of Changfu City, and Zhu Jianjun, representative of Hong Kong businessmen.

  Wang Peiyuan originally thought it would be great if the matter could just reach the provincial level, and he didn't even dare to dream that one day he would actually appear on CCTV's Xinwen Lianbo news program, let alone for a 30-second long report. Although when the CCTV reporter interviewed him that day, he had secretly hoped in his heart, but later he suppressed this idea, fearing that if he had hope, he would taste disappointment.

  Not all news that has been interviewed by CCTV journalists can be broadcast on Xinwen Lianbo. After the journalist reports to CCTV, CCTV will conduct a special review and examination. Even if the news is valuable and meets political needs, if there are too many news stories that day or similar news, it may still be cut off. Even if it is selected and broadcast at a certain position, how long it will be broadcast, and how the video will be edited and arranged, there are still many unknown factors.

  Perhaps others do not know what it means to be on the News Broadcast, but Wang Peiyuan, who originally came from a propaganda background, is very clear that as the country's first news program, the News Broadcast represents the party and state's mouthpiece, representing the direction of policy. The news that can be broadcast on the News Broadcast is carefully selected by relevant national departments to represent current mainstream trends, and it is also the program with the highest national ratings. Almost all national cadres at all levels need to watch the News Broadcast, its gold content is unmatched by any other news program.

  What's more, Wang Peiyuan also appeared on the News Broadcast this time, and for a while, not only did all of Sichuan know about Wang Peiyuan, but even national leaders knew that there was a mayor named Wang Peiyuan in Changfu who had done something extraordinary.

  Of course, this also benefited from the domestic and international situation and the needs of national propaganda. Otherwise, even if it were 300 million Hong Kong dollars invested, let alone 30 million Hong Kong dollars, such news would not normally make it onto Xinwen Lianbo (a CCTV news program).

  After the news broadcast that day, Wang Peiyuan's phone kept ringing, all of which were relatives, friends and subordinates calling to congratulate him. Including his father-in-law who was then deputy commander of Shudumilitary region and his uncle who held important positions in central ministries and commissions also called to express their satisfaction and praise for his performance.

  Wang Peiyuan was overjoyed, his face beaming with delight, and he couldn't close his mouth. After hanging up the phone, he couldn't help but pull his wife Fu Chunling to dance a waltz that they hadn't danced in many years. When Fu Chunling saw Wang Peiyuan's energetic and spirited appearance, she couldn't help but think of when they first met, those memorable moments, and she was enchanted.