South to North: A Prison Guard at the Beginning

Chapter 377 Zhou Bingyi's Defense Breaks

City government, inside Song Hongkuo’s office.

Zhou Bingyi was sitting opposite Song Hongkuo and talking to him about investment promotion. Unexpectedly, Song Hongkuo looked solemn after hearing this.

"Comrade Bingyi, you were a little rash in this matter. If it were in other areas, your approach would be fine. Let the industry settle down first and then plan for the future. But Daoli District is not like other areas."

"Over the past two years, under the planning of the municipal party committee and government as well as the Daoli District Party Committee and District Government, it has completely changed. Daoli District is also the most economically developed area in Harbin. Now there are many businessmen who want to invest in Daoli District."

"If the Luo Shibin you mentioned wants to invest, then let him come back with enough funds. If he doesn't want to, then let him invest in another district."

Zhou Bingyi frowned, he didn't expect Song Hongkuo to support Yuan Mu so firmly. In fact, he himself didn't realize it. It can be said that he has never carefully studied the development history of Daoli District. Now he only wants this political achievement, and other things are not within his consideration for the time being.

"But Mayor Song, Luo Shibin is indeed very capable. I have investigated the qualifications of his company. If he can come to Harbin, it will be very beneficial to the economic development." Zhou Bingyi said anxiously.

"Comrade Bingyi, we do need to attract investment, but not everyone wants it. If Luo Shibin is trying to get something for nothing, then no area in Harbin will welcome him. You are the executive vice mayor, so you must make your position clear!" Song Hongkuo's words were almost like saying that Zhou Bingyi, you are sitting on the wrong side of the fence.

Sure enough, after hearing this, Zhou Bingyi almost broke out in a cold sweat. It seemed that he was indeed too anxious about his political achievements.

"I'm sorry, Mayor Song. I was wrong about this matter. I will reflect on it."

"Okay, that's enough. You go first. Remember, communicate more with Comrade Yuan Mu about Daoli District."

"Yes, then I'll leave first." Zhou Bingyi nodded, then got up and left.

Not long after returning to his office, he called Luo Shibin.

"Mayor Zhou, is there any news?"

"Mr. Luo, I am also aware of the strength of your company. How about this? You pay more money, and I will talk to Secretary Yuan about the tax issue. You can forget about five years of tax exemption. I will try to get you two years of tax exemption. What do you think?" Zhou Bingyi shook his head.

Luo Shibin frowned and thought carefully in his heart. It is not impossible to pay a little more money. In fact, he also knows that if his factory is located in Daoli District, it will surely have great development in the future. The most important thing is the commercial land in Zhaolin. It is very valuable now and will definitely be more valuable in the future. He has to get it as soon as possible.

"Okay, Mayor Zhou, since you've spoken, I'll personally take out 7 million to purchase the land, but I'll need a bank loan to renovate and build the factory. As for the tax exemption, I'll do as you said. I'm quite satisfied with two years of tax exemption."

"Okay! Mr. Luo is straightforward. I will communicate with Secretary Yuan as soon as possible and inform you when there is a result." Zhou Bingyi also laughed.

"Okay, then please take care of it."

After Luo Shibin left, Zhou Bingyi felt much better. This time Luo Shibin made a lot of concessions. He took out 7 million in cash to buy the land, and it was tax-free for only two years, which was considered good in any region.

So Zhou Bingyi picked up the phone again and called Yuan Mu.

"Hello, Secretary Yuan, I'm Zhou Bingyi."

"Oh? Deputy Mayor Zhou, do you have something to talk to me about?" Yuan Mu on the phone was obviously a little surprised. He hadn't given Zhou Bingyi much face before, so why was he calling again?

"There is indeed something going on. I have talked to Luo Shibin and he is willing to spend 7 million to buy the land, but he will need a bank loan to renovate the factory later."

"Oh, that's fine. However, the land in Daoli District is in short supply. He needs to bid for it. The highest bidder wins." Yuan Mu said with a smile.

Zhou Bingyi was stunned. He thought everything would go very smoothly, but he didn't expect the other party to come up with another bid.

"Secretary Yuan, stop joking. Luo Shibin is indeed very sincere this time." Zhou Bingyi laughed.

"Deputy Mayor Zhou, I'm not kidding you. Daoli District has always been like this. Land needs to be bid. Oh, and there are also tax issues. Daoli District will not give any company tax exemptions. As long as you come to Daoli District to build a factory and generate income, you can't have a single cent less in tax!"

"Secretary Yuan, there's no need to be so strict, right?" Zhou Bingyi said, holding the receiver tightly in his hand.

"This is the rule. Daoli District is not just my Daoli District. It belongs to the people and the country. I have to consider the hundreds of thousands of people in Daoli District." Yuan Mu refused to give in.

In fact, he did not make it too difficult for Zhou Bingyi, because this was indeed the rule of Daoli District. He set this rule when Zhou Jiefang came to invest. There was no such thing as tax exemption here. He created such a stable environment. You can make money by investing. Why should I give you tax exemption?

"Okay!" Zhou Bingyi said nothing and hung up the phone immediately.

"Bang!" Zhou Bingyi slapped the table as soon as he hung up the phone, his face full of anger.

"This is too much! Does Yuan Mu have to target me like this?" Yes, Zhou Bingyi thought that Yuan Mu was targeting him.

However, his guess was not entirely wrong. He was indeed a little bit against Zhou Bingyi, but generally speaking, there was nothing wrong with Yuan Mu's approach, and he really did not like Luo Shibin.

In the past, Luo Shibin was a gangster, a hooligan, and a rapist. After the reform and opening up, he suddenly became a famous entrepreneur. How ironic! This is just like the saying in Buddhism, "Put down the butcher knife and you will become a Buddha instantly."

This is bullshit. Those evil people who have committed so many evil things and harmed so many people can become Buddhas if they wake up and put down the knives in their hands? What about those people who were killed by them?

So, in Yuan Mu's eyes, there is no such thing as laying down the butcher knife and becoming a Buddha instantly. You have to be punished and realize your mistakes before you can be said to have reformed and become a new person. Otherwise, forget it!

Zhou Bingyi sat on the chair, breathing heavily. He hadn't been so angry in many years. His energy-cultivation skills had always been pretty good, but today his defense was completely broken. This Yuan Mu was really going too far. After all, he was the executive vice mayor of Harbin, right?

Both parties are members of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee and leaders of the Municipal Party Committee. They often meet and have meetings. Why can't they give him some convenience? He had never met Yuan Mu before. He didn't understand why Yuan Mu kept targeting him!