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Chapter 248 Shen Yuwei's Decision
The fire investigation and personnel control were completed in less than two days.
The speed and efficiency were unprecedented in the handling of cases in Qingshan County in recent years.
The dust has settled for now.
Wu Zhiyuan knew that the capture of Wang Defa and others was just the tip of the iceberg.
After the fire, negotiations could not continue. In order to keep Shen Yuwei, Wu Zhiyuan accompanied her on a trip to Qingshan Gorge and other scenic spots in the county.
After the cause of the fire was determined and the relevant personnel were taken into custody, Wu Zhiyuan personally went to the hotel where Shen Yuwei was staying.
Shen Yuwei has a habit of taking a nap in the afternoon.
When the door opened, she was wearing a low-cut silk nightgown, her breasts were full, and a patch of white skin was exposed at the chest.
"Mr. Shen, have I disturbed your rest?"
"Secretary Wu, you're too kind."
Shen Yuwei made Wu Zhiyuan a cup of tea and sat down opposite him.
Her gaze was fixed on Wu Zhiyuan's angular face, and her heart skipped a beat for no reason.
Wu Zhiyuan reported the conclusions of the fire investigation and the fact that Wang Defa and others had been taken into custody by the police.
Shen Yuwei said in surprise, "Secretary Wu, I really didn't expect this to happen."
Arson and deliberately created safety incidents indicate that the problems within the brewery are likely more complex and the conflicts more acute than we previously saw or imagined.
Wu Zhiyuan did not shy away from the contradiction: "President Shen, you are right."
This fire exposed the wickedness of human nature that we least wanted to see, and it also destroyed a considerable amount of national property.
This is intolerable from a moral, legal, and ethical standpoint, and must be severely punished.
Then, he changed the subject, "But, Mr. Shen, what if we look at it from a different perspective?"
"Oh? What insightful opinion does Secretary Wu have?" Shen Yuwei asked with a smile.
"This evil fire also brought out the demons and monsters that were entrenched inside the brewery, sucking the blood and flesh of the enterprise."
Why did Wang Defa and his gang resort to desperate measures? Because they were afraid!
They fear audits, they fear investigations, and they fear even more the entry of a well-regulated, transparent, and powerful company like Dingyue Group!
Once the brewery is sold or restructured, their incompetence will surely lead to their removal from management, and their good days will be over.
Therefore, they are willing to take risks to create an image of a mess riddled with accidents and hidden dangers, in order to scare away investors, cause the reforms to fail, and allow them to continue to profit from the chaos.
Wu Zhiyuan paused for a moment, then continued, "This fire proves that the root of the brewery's problems is not the superficial difficulties such as outdated equipment and a poor market, but the people, the corrupt management!"
Now, these biggest obstacles have been exposed by this fire and smashed by the iron fist of law and discipline!
Mr. Shen, as the saying goes, you can't build something new without destroying it.
For the brewery, the fire burned away a rotten mess.
Now, the demons and monsters that hindered development have been swept away, and the biggest internal tumor has been removed!
What remains are old but well-preserved factory buildings and large tracts of land available for planning;
It is a group of key personnel and workers like Zhang Junhua who are skilled, conscientious, and have a deep affection for the company;
It is the vast majority of employees who yearn for change and desire stability!
Furthermore, our local Party committee and government have made a solemn commitment to fully support reforms and optimize services!
Therefore, I believe that this fire, far from being a bad thing for genuine investors, could actually be an opportunity.
Shen Yuwei slowly said, "Secretary Wu, I understand what you mean."
You're saying that while the brewery has suffered some asset losses, its biggest liabilities—the corrupt people and chaotic management—have been eliminated, and the foundation for cooperation is now cleaner, right?
She looked at him, this man who always managed to see a turning point in a crisis and sketch out a blueprint on the ruins.
"That's exactly right." Wu Zhiyuan nodded. "Moreover, the fire damage was mainly concentrated on stockpiled packaging materials and some raw materials, while the core production equipment, factory structure, and land resources remained intact. These are the true values of the cooperation."
Shen Yuwei pondered for a moment and asked, "Secretary Wu, we can continue to explore the cooperation with the brewery in more depth."
However, this incident has given me an idea.
If Dingyue really wants to invest in building a factory here, whether it's renovating a brewery or starting from scratch, it will need more land and factory buildings.
Are there any other more suitable or readily available industrial sites in Xindian Town, or other parts of Qingshan County? For example, planned industrial parks?
Wu Zhiyuan's heart stirred.
Shen Yuwei's question hit the nail on the head and coincided with his next plan.
"Mr. Shen, what a coincidence, there is indeed a ready-made industrial park in Xindian Town."
"Oh? Where is it? What's the scale? What are the amenities like?" Shen Yuwei became interested.
"It's near the Qinghe Bridge, built five or six years ago. The basic infrastructure is complete; roads, water, and electricity are all available. However..."
Wu Zhiyuan paused for a moment, then decided to tell the truth: "Due to some historical reasons, there are very few companies currently operating in the park, most of the land is idle, and some is even deserted. There were some problems with the initial investment attraction and management."
Shen Yuwei gleaned key information from Wu Zhiyuan's tone and wording: "Is it a problem with the business environment?"
Wu Zhiyuan did not deny it, and solemnly said: "It did exist before. But Mr. Shen, I can assure you that the Xindian Town Party Committee and government are determined to thoroughly rectify the situation."
Whether it's the brewery corruption case I just mentioned, or the historical business environment issues in the industrial park, we will investigate them thoroughly and resolutely rectify them.
Our goal is to create a fair, transparent, efficient, and safe development environment for Xindian Town and for all entrepreneurs who are willing to invest and start businesses here.
Please trust the determination of the town's Party committee and government on this point.
If Mr. Shen is interested, I can take you to see the industrial park in person.
The land acquisition and demolition procedures, as well as the site preparation and leveling, have all been completed. The area is spacious, with convenient transportation and is adjacent to the Qinghe River, making water intake and drainage easy.
Moreover, because it is an existing industrial park, the land procedures are relatively complete, and policy incentives can be implemented in a concentrated manner.
Whether it's undertaking the expansion of production following the upgrading and transformation of a brewery, or building a new health beverage production base for Dingyue Group, there is significant room for development.
Shen Yuwei looked at Wu Zhiyuan and saw sincerity in his eyes, as well as the courage to face problems and the determination to solve them.
This kind of temperament is rare among the many local officials she has met.
The fire was a crisis, but he saw an opportunity; the industrial park was wasteland, but he saw potential.
This person not only has the courage to save lives, but also the wisdom and responsibility to break through difficult situations.
A feeling of admiration, trust, and adoration began to grow in her heart.
"Okay! Secretary Wu, I trust your judgment, and I trust you as a person even more."
This afternoon, if it's convenient, I'd like to visit that industrial park.
She paused, then added, "As for the brewery project, our team will evaluate it as soon as possible."
Once debts are clarified and personnel resettlement plans are finalized, negotiations for mergers and acquisitions or cooperative renovations can proceed simultaneously.
My initial idea is that the brewery site could be primarily transformed into a production area for craft beer and traditional brands.
If conditions are right, a modern health beverage production line could be considered for location in the industrial park you mentioned.
In this way, the old and the new are combined, existing assets are revitalized, and new growth is developed.
Wu Zhiyuan was overjoyed.
Shen Yuwei did not back down because of the fire; instead, she put forward a more forward-looking and practical cooperation idea.
This is undoubtedly a huge breakthrough.
"That's great, Mr. Shen! On behalf of the Xindian Town Party Committee and Government, I warmly welcome you! Please rest first, and I will accompany you to inspect the industrial park this afternoon."
The county and town governments will definitely provide maximum support in terms of policies and services!
In the afternoon, Wu Zhiyuan accompanied Shen Yuwei and drove to Xindian Town Industrial Park.
The car drove directly into the park.
As Shen Yuwei looked around, she asked questions, but her gaze often drifted to Wu Zhiyuan, who was focused on explaining things beside her.
The way he pointed out the direction of the country and outlined the blueprint was particularly captivating.
"Secretary Wu, the park is indeed quite large, and the basic road network is in place. How many years has it been abandoned?"
"It was for several years. The initial planning standards were not low, but later, due to the incident of the main promoter, coupled with the failure of investment attraction and management to keep up, it gradually fell into disrepair."
"What a pity. Land resources are the most precious," Shen Yuwei echoed, but in her heart she thought that with him around, this barren land might truly be revitalized.
The car stopped in front of Qingshan County Green Agricultural Products Co., Ltd.
The old gatekeeper was still sitting there, listening to the radio.
Upon seeing Wu Zhiyuan get out of the car, he paused for a moment, then recognized him and gave a simple smile: "You're here again?"
"Hello, sir," Wu Zhiyuan greeted with a smile, offering a cigarette. "I didn't tell you the truth last time; I'm the town's Party Secretary. Today, I've brought investors to see the industrial park."
The old man asked in surprise, "You're the town's Party Secretary? Oh, right, I heard there's a new, young, and capable secretary with a very good reputation. Is that you?"
"You flatter me, sir! I have been following up on the issue you raised last time and will strive to give you a clear answer soon."
The old man said excitedly, "Secretary Wu, we believe in you. Everyone says you are a good leader who truly cares about the people."
This scene deepened Shen Yuwei's respect for Wu Zhiyuan.
She could sense that the trust that came from the hearts of the people could not be faked.
The group walked through the park.
Wu Zhiyuan introduced the park's planning, land use, water and electricity networks, flood control and fire protection infrastructure.
Shen Yuwei's team members held the blueprints, taking measurements and recording details from time to time, and exchanging opinions in hushed tones.
They inspected the location, area, and shape of several vacant plots of land, and then walked to the Qinghe River embankment near the park to check the water source and water quality.
"The location is good, not far from the provincial highway, and convenient by waterway."
"The site is flat and suitable for large-scale factory construction," commented a manager in charge of infrastructure at Dingyue Group.
"The hydropower capacity needs to be verified. If a large-scale production line is to be built, the capacity may need to be increased," another person added.
After listening to the team members' initial opinions, Shen Yuwei looked at Wu Zhiyuan and asked, "Secretary Wu, what is the current land policy in the park?"
If we want to invest and build a factory here, what kind of promises can the county and town governments make regarding land prices, tax incentives, and approval processes?
Wu Zhiyuan was well-prepared and presented a preliminary plan.
"President Shen, for key enterprises like Dingyue Group, our principle is to discuss each case individually and handle special matters with special measures."
Regarding land, various methods can be adopted, such as flexible transfer, lease-to-own, and long-term lease, with preferential prices.
In terms of taxation, in addition to the preferential policies stipulated by the state, the local retained portion can be exempted for three years and reduced by half for two years, or even more substantial rewards.
During the approval process, we promise to establish a special service team led by county leaders and involving various functional departments to handle the entire process on your behalf, complete it within a limited time, and ensure that construction can begin immediately upon land acquisition.
In addition, there are supporting policies in areas such as talent recruitment, employee training, and logistics subsidies.
Shen Yuwei listened and nodded.
These conditions are considered very generous for an inland region.
But as an entrepreneur, she cares not only about promises, but also about whether those promises can be fulfilled and whether the environment can truly be improved.
"Secretary Wu, the policies are very attractive. But what I'm more concerned about is how to ensure that these policies are implemented without fail?"
"How can we avoid the problems that our previous companies encountered after our investments were implemented?" Shen Yuwei asked directly.
Wu Zhiyuan solemnly said, "President Shen, I fully understand your concerns, and this is also the core issue we are determined to resolve."
Xindian Town will establish a long-term mechanism around the industrial park.
We will assign a dedicated service specialist to each key enterprise, who will be a member of the management team. This specialist will handle all procedures and visit the enterprise regularly to understand its needs. This specialist is someone the enterprise can always reach out to.
For the companies invested in by Mr. Shen, I will personally serve as a service specialist. If any problems arise, you can report the situation directly to me, and I will take the lead in coordinating and supervising the handling.
Those who harm the interests of enterprises, whether they are officials or local bullies, will be severely punished according to law, regardless of who is involved or what their background is, as long as illegal acts are verified. There will be no leniency.
Xindian Town Industrial Park must become a clean and fertile ground for investment...
Shen Yuwei nodded, a relieved smile on her face. Unlike many local officials who only make empty promises, Wu Zhiyuan dared to face the problems head-on and propose practical solutions.
"Secretary Wu, your words make me feel more at ease than any preferential policy." She reached out her hand, and when her fingertips touched his, a subtle electric current seemed to run through her body. "I can see that you are someone who genuinely wants to get things done and can get things done. We feel at ease dealing with an official like you."
Shen Yuwei shakes hands with Wu Zhiyuan.
This time, it wasn't just gratitude for being saved and trust between partners; it was also subtly mixed with a hint of emotion and excitement.
"Mr. Shen, what's next..." Wu Zhiyuan asked tentatively.
Shen Yuwei is decisive and efficient. At this moment, she hopes that the progress of the cooperation will give her more reasons to spend time with him.
"Secretary Wu, my team will coordinate with Factory Director Zhang Junhua to finalize the details of the cooperation with the brewery as soon as possible, including a restructuring plan and a draft proposal for personnel resettlement."
"The plots of land we viewed today in the industrial park are all quite good. I need my team to go back and conduct a detailed investment feasibility analysis, including product planning, production capacity design, investment budget, benefit calculation, and so on."
After a moment's thought, she gave a clear timeline: "I will have the team produce a preliminary investment plan within a week."
If all goes well, I hope to return to Xindian Town in about two weeks to sign a formal cooperation framework agreement with you regarding the brewery collaboration and the industrial park investment.
Half a month! That's incredibly fast!
Suppressing his excitement, Wu Zhiyuan solemnly promised, "President Shen, we will fully cooperate with Xindian Town and make all necessary preparations."
We look forward to your next visit and to the early fruitful cooperation between us and Dingyue Group!
"I'm looking forward to it too." Shen Yuwei nodded slightly, her words carrying a profound meaning.