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Chapter 376 The Song Sisters
Wu Zhiyuan quickly went to meet him.
"Ya-Wen, Ya-Ting, you must be tired from your journey!"
Song Ya-wen smiled sweetly: "Zhi-yuan, we meet again. The last time was in Australia, at Ruo-xi's manor."
Song Yating was overjoyed: "Mr. Wu, I told you I would come to see you, and I've finally come!"
She opened her arms, making a gesture of embracing the world, and the little pom-pom on top of her beanie swayed along with it, which was very cute.
Wu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "A warm welcome. This time, you must stay for a few more days and take a good look at the beautiful landscapes of China."
Wu Zhiyuan drove towards Qingyan.
"Mr. Wu, I heard you are the county magistrate of Qingyan County. Such a high-ranking official, don't you have a driver and bodyguards?" Song Yating asked casually.
"Haha, there is a driver, but no bodyguards. The public security situation in China is good, unlike your country A. The first time I went there, I witnessed gangs fighting in the street."
The reason I picked you up in my own car this time is because you are my friends, and I didn't want to be accused of misusing public transportation.
Song Yating nodded: "Mr. Wu, if my sister decides to invest in Qingyan, wouldn't that become business?"
Wu Zhiyuan said with a smile, "Yating is right. If your sister comes to Qingyan to invest, that's business. I'm just here to attract investment."
Wu Zhiyuan glanced at Song Yawen in the back seat through the rearview mirror and smiled, "Sister Yawen, is your trip to China purely for tourism, or are you on an investment research mission?"
Song Ya-wen smiled slightly: "Three things. First, travel. Ya-ting has been wanting to travel to China, so this is a good opportunity to make her dream come true."
Secondly, I'll visit an old friend. It's been a while since we last met in Australia, so I thought I'd drop by to see you.
Thirdly, we need to find opportunities for investment and cooperation.
The Song Group's transformation direction is international trade and logistics.
The Chinese market is so big, we can't just stand outside and watch forever.
We have to test the waters and find a suitable entry point.
Wu Zhiyuan chimed in, "Sister Ya-wen has hit the nail on the head. You'll never know how big the Chinese market is until you get in. The sooner you get in, the sooner you'll benefit."
Song Ya-wen asked, "Zhiyuan, what advantages does Qingyan County have that would attract our Song Group to invest?"
Wu Zhiyuan was well-prepared and spoke eloquently: "Sister Yawen, I have summarized three advantages of Qingyan County."
First, its location is advantageous. Qingyan is close to Jiangzhou, the provincial capital, and especially Wuhe Town is only 40 to 50 kilometers away from downtown Jiangzhou.
Once the highway connecting Wuhe Town to Jiangzhou is completed, it will only take 30 to 40 minutes to drive to downtown Jiangzhou.
Qingyan is located in the suburbs of Jiangzhou and is the first area to receive the spillover functions from Jiangzhou, the provincial capital.
Song Ya-wen nodded.
Wu Zhiyuan continued, "Secondly, resource advantages. Qingyan is a major agricultural county with abundant agricultural resources."
The mountainous area has wild walnuts, local honey, shiitake mushrooms, wood ear fungus, and dried bamboo shoots, all of which are green and pollution-free good products.
The hilly areas have abundant vegetables, fruits, and grains, with high yields and good quality.
The problem is that, due to the lack of good sales channels and processing capabilities, most of these good products cannot fetch a good price, making it difficult for farmers to increase their income.
Third, there are policy advantages. Qingyan is an impoverished county, and the state provides policy support for impoverished counties.
Song Ya-wen's eyes lit up: "I also know a little about China."
The term "impoverished county" may sound unpleasant, but for investors, it represents tangible policy benefits.
While driving, Wu Zhiyuan said, "There's an important piece of news that hasn't been officially announced yet, but it'll be soon."
Qingyan will soon be incorporated into Jiangzhou. Once incorporated, it will become part of the provincial capital.
At that time, they will have both the policy benefits of being a poverty-stricken county and the locational advantages and market reach of a provincial capital city—a combination of advantages that is hard to find elsewhere.
Song Ya-wen smiled and said, "Zhi-yuan, what you've said makes me want to buy it."
Wu Zhiyuan also laughed and said, "Sister Yawen, to be honest, my biggest wish as the county magistrate is to make the people of Qingyan rich."
Qingyan has so many good things, but they can't be sold for a good price. It makes me anxious.
If we could bring in a company like the Song Group to integrate Qingyan's agricultural products, create a brand, and enter the international market—that would be true self-sufficiency and genuine sustainable development.
Wu Zhiyuan paused for a moment, then continued, "Sister Yawen, considering Qingyan's resources and Song's Group's positioning, the direction I personally favor is modern logistics and trade of specialty agricultural products."
We can collaborate to create a modern agricultural logistics industrial park that integrates agricultural product distribution, deep processing, cold chain storage, quality inspection and control, brand marketing, and e-commerce logistics.
We will use your Song Group's mature international trade network and channels to sell our high-quality agricultural products from Qingyan to the whole country, go abroad, and enter the high-end overseas markets.
In this way, the added value of our agricultural products in Qingyan has increased, and farmers' income has increased;
Your Song Group has also secured a stable and high-quality supply of goods, enriched your product line, and opened up new markets. This is a win-win situation.
Song Yawen laughed and said, "Zhiyuan, it seems you're not just a county magistrate for nothing."
These words are more insightful than those spoken by many officials who specialize in attracting investment.
"While I was in Country A, I also received several groups of officials from local governments in China, but what they said didn't resonate with me."
"Sister Ya-Wen, did what I said touch you?"
Song Yating chimed in with a smile, "Mr. Wu, what impressed my sister wasn't just your wonderful plans, but also that you're her friend."
Song Ya-wen blushed and said softly, "Ya-ting's statement is not entirely correct, but it is not entirely wrong either."
What impressed me most was Qingyan's inherent potential and the clear business logic in your plan.
But I must admit, because you are here, because you drew up this blueprint, I naturally have more trust and expectation for this place and this project.
Wu Zhiyuan's heart warmed: "Sister Yawen, I'll accompany you to Wuhe Town tomorrow to see the environment and resources there. If it's suitable, we can discuss the details further."
Song Yating interjected, "Mr. Wu, are there any fun things to do in Wuhe Town?"
Wu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Of course. Wuhe Town not only has high-quality agricultural resources, but also well-preserved ancient villages and beautiful scenery. We can go and take a look tomorrow."
Song Yating clapped her hands and exclaimed, "I love these pristine places! They're so much more interesting than those man-made tourist attractions!"
The Song Group checked into the Qingyan Hotel.
The hotel is located in a park on the east side of the county town. There is no conspicuous sign at the entrance, only a blue stone with the four characters "Qingyan Hotel" engraved on it, standing discreetly at the entrance.
As the car drove in, it followed an asphalt road lined with osmanthus trees on both sides, and suddenly the view opened up.
The Qingyan Hotel consists of a seven-story main building and several auxiliary buildings.
The main building is located near the lake, with a simple and elegant architectural style that blends seamlessly with the surrounding natural environment.
Song Yating clicked her tongue in admiration, "This place is so beautiful, just like a painting."
After parking his car, Wu Zhiyuan introduced, "Qingyan Hotel is the best reception venue in our county."
The environment is elegant and quiet; it's part of the park itself. I'll accompany you for a walk in the park later.
The Song sisters checked into a suite on the third floor of the hotel.
The room is simply and elegantly furnished. Opening the window, you can see lush trees and a clear lake in the park.
Wu Zhiyuan checked the time: "It's a little past four in the afternoon. How about we go for a walk in the park first, and then try some local food?"
Song Yating said with a smile, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do. You're the host, so we'll listen to you."
The three of them went downstairs and walked slowly along the lakeside path.
The park covers an area of two to three hundred acres, with pavilions, towers, bridges, streams, and ancient trees reaching for the sky.
Although it is winter, the trees are still green, only with a touch of desolate beauty.
The lake was as calm as a mirror, reflecting the pavilions on the shore and the main hotel building in the distance. Occasionally, a fish would leap out of the water, creating ripples.
Wu Zhiyuan explained: "This used to be a landlord's private manor. After liberation, it was nationalized and converted into a park."
Qingyan Hotel was renovated on the site of the original manor, preserving most of the ancient buildings and garden layout.
Song Ya-wen exclaimed, "No wonder it has such charm. It's rare to find such a historical site preserved in such a small county town."
Song Yating held up her phone, snapping photos incessantly: "Mr. Wu, there's a pavilion over there, could you take a picture of it for me?"
In front of the hexagonal pavilion by the lake, Song Yating struck various poses.
Wu Zhiyuan took her phone and took a few solo photos of her, as well as a few photos of the two sisters together.
"Mr. Wu, let's take a group photo," Song Yating waved to Wu Zhiyuan.
Wu Zhiyuan looked a little embarrassed and glanced at Song Yawen.
Song Ya-wen said with a smile, "I'll take the photos for you."
Song Yating pulled Wu Zhiyuan to the hexagonal pavilion, naturally took his arm, leaned her head slightly on his shoulder, and smiled brightly.
Song Yating then pulled Wu Zhiyuan to try out several different positions.
A moment later, she stood behind Wu Zhiyuan, her hands on his shoulders, her head peeking out from the side, winking playfully;
A moment later, she ran to the stone steps in front and sat down, letting Wu Zhiyuan stand behind her. She looked up and made an exaggerated expression of admiration.
A moment later, she pulled Wu Zhiyuan to the lakeside, made him face the camera, and then stood on tiptoe and covered his eyes with one hand.
"Ya-Ting, that's about enough." Song Ya-Wen held up her phone and couldn't help but laugh. "You're not taking pictures, you're just making things difficult for me."
"Sis, how about we take a group photo? I don't think the three of us have ever taken a picture together before, have we?"
Wu Zhiyuan smiled and offered no objection.
While Song Ya-wen hesitated, Song Y-ting had already run to rummage through her backpack: "I brought a selfie stick."
She quickly took out the selfie stick, skillfully attached her phone, adjusted the angle, and then ran back, taking her sister's arm with one hand and pulling Wu Zhiyuan with the other.
"Come on, come on, stand closer, otherwise you won't be able to get in the frame."
Wu Zhiyuan was pulled to her side, and the three of them squeezed together.
Holding up a selfie stick, Song Yating directed, "Sister, move a little closer to Mr. Wu."
Mr. Wu, please lower your head slightly, yes, like that. Okay, three, two, one—"
With a click, the image freezes.
In the photo, Song Ya-wen stands in the middle, with Song Y-ting on her left arm in hers and Wu Zhi-yuan slightly turned to the side on her right.
The afterglow of the setting sun bathed the three of them in a warm golden light.
The backdrop of the lake and distant pavilions is as beautiful as a painting.