The Director Feng mentioned by Chen Jinlong is the craftsman who originally designed the "People's Commune is Good". He is a pure craftsman who does not like to fight for power and profit, and devotes himself to artistic creation.
Such people deserve respect at all times.
"Team Leader Chen, please contact the people here first and make some preparations. The personnel are not limited to our ivory carving factory. People from outside can be invited as long as they are willing to participate in the research on ivory silk craft reduction.
From my side, we will officially start after the negotiation with the city government is completed." Zhang Junping explained again before saying goodbye and leaving.
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Zhang Junping originally thought that this matter would come to an end soon, after all, it was Mayor Gao who proposed it on his own initiative.
However, Zhang Junping waited for two days and still had no news. He decided not to wait any longer and went directly to the city hall to ask.
After asking around, Zhang Junping took a bus and came to the city hall.
After taking the letter of introduction and registering at the door, Zhang Junping found Director Xu.
Director Xu is the director of the government office, and no major or minor matter from the government can be hidden from him.
"Hello, Director Xu!"
"Hey, Master Zhang is here, please take a seat!" Xu Jingang looked up and saw Zhang Junping, stood up quickly, put him on the sofa, and was busy making tea for him.
"Director Xu, you don't have to be busy. I came here just to ask about the tooth carving factory. Do you have any results?"
"Mayor Gao has already reported to the mayor about the ivory carving factory. As for the results, there is no result yet.
After all, it involves the placement of more than 100 workers in the ivory carving factory and the disposal of state-owned assets. It is not easy for the mayor to make decisions alone. It is estimated that the decision will have to be made after collective discussion at the next Standing Committee meeting." Xu Jingang did not hide anything.
, directly stated the progress of the matter.
"Oh! Then I will go back to Beijing first and come back when the results here come out." Zhang Junping had a premonition of this and was not disappointed, saying with a smile.
It really doesn't matter to Zhang Junping whether he can acquire an ivory carving factory. All he wants is to restore the ivory silk craftsmanship and research results on alternatives.
"Master Zhang is so anxious to go back? Why don't you wait? The day after tomorrow is the day when the Standing Committee will be held. You can wait a few days and the results will come out.
You must have never been to Shanghai before, right? There are still many places to visit in Shanghai... I will arrange for someone to accompany you, Master Zhang, to have a good tour of Shanghai..." When Xu Jingang heard that Zhang Junping was going back, he quickly persuaded him to stay.
"I will visit Shanghai again when I have the opportunity. My furniture factory in Beijing is moving to a new factory, so I have to go back and have a look.
When the results come out, Director Xu, please call me and I will come over again." Zhang Junping smiled and declined Xu Jingang's offer to stay.
It's not that Zhang Junping really has to go back for something, this involves the issue of the initiative in the next negotiation.
I stayed in Shanghai to wait for the news, as if I was so eager to acquire the tooth carving factory. The price Shanghai asked for when opening the conditions would inevitably be much higher.
"Master Zhang... why don't you wait a moment and I'll report to Mayor Gao and arrange to see you off at noon!" Xu Jingang hesitated and said with a smile.
Zhang Junping was going back to Beijing. It was fine if Xu Jingang didn't know. But if he knew but didn't report it and let Zhang Junping leave, it would be a dereliction of duty.
"Then please ask Director Xu to report to the leadership. I really have something to do here and I can't stay in Shanghai for a long time. As for seeing me off, there's no need. It's not like we've disappeared. I'll be back in a while."
Xu Jinggang returned to the office not long after leaving, "Master Zhang, Mayor Gao invites you to come to his office."
"Okay!" Zhang Junping did not refuse and followed Xu Jingang directly to Mayor Gao's office.
"Haha, Master Zhang comes and goes in a hurry. Is it because we, the Shanghai Municipal Government, did not entertain him well?" Mayor Gao was very enthusiastic and walked to the middle of the office to greet Zhang Junping.
This is already a very high standard. You must know that Mayor Gao's level is not low. With his qualifications, the Executive Deputy Mayor is qualified to be a high-ranking official in ordinary provinces.
"Mayor Gao, I can't bear your words. The people of Shanghai are very welcoming. I have been very happy in Shanghai these few days.
Shanghai is an open city, and the people here are very kind and enthusiastic.
I gained a lot of insights into the local customs and customs of Shanghai, and the unique buildings in the lanes also opened my eyes..."
"That's good. It seems that Master Zhang has had a great time these two days." Mayor Gao said as he personally picked up the thermos to make tea for Zhang Junping.
Zhang Junping quickly took the thermos and filled Mayor Gao with water before making himself a cup of tea.
In his previous life, Zhang Junping was born, and his academic qualifications were not very high. He accepted the encouragement of the society, so he was quite good in terms of human nature and sophistication, and was not as arrogant as some so-called artists.
Mayor Gao did not mention the ivory carving factory to Zhang Junping, but casually chatted about Shanghai's scenic spots, historical figures, and customs across the country.
It didn't last long, just over half an hour, and the conversation ended at the secretary's prompt.
"Master Zhang, you are always welcome to come to Shanghai to visit or invest in setting up a factory!" Mayor Gao said after arriving at the door, holding Zhang Junping's hand.
"I will definitely do it. I haven't been to many places of interest in Shanghai, and there are still many lanes and streets that I haven't walked through, so I will definitely come back." Zhang Junping nodded with a smile.
The subtext of Zhang Junping's words is that he will definitely come, but it's hard to say whether he comes to Shanghai purely for fun or to discuss business.
"Haha...ha! Master Xiao Zhang must believe in the sincerity of our Shanghai Municipal Government. Although Shanghai is not Pengcheng, it is not a pilot city for reform and opening up. However, Shanghai has been a treaty port and a commercial center for international trade since ancient times.
Our Shanghai's tolerance for foreign investment and private economy is definitely the highest in the country!" Mayor Gao heard the hidden meaning in Zhang Junping's words, patted Zhang Junping's hand, and laughed.
"I believe it! I always firmly believe in the country's determination to reform and open up. Although I am engaged in art, I am also willing to contribute my small amount to the prosperity of the country."
"Okay! Haha...ha! Well done, Master Zhang. We will definitely have many opportunities to cooperate in the future!" Mayor Gao patted Zhang Junping's hand again and said with a smile.
After leaving the city hall, Zhang Junping went to see Chen Jinlong again, comforted him, and left a thousand yuan, "Team leader Chen, you will keep these two thousand yuan with you as an emergency."
"Junping, I can't ask for this money. I have money..." Chen Jinlong blushed when he saw the money Zhang Junping took out and quickly declined.
"Haha, don't worry, Team Leader Chen. This money is not for you. You have to invite the ivory carving craftsmen. When they come, they will have to spend money to eat, drink and have sex... You, Team Leader Chen, can't be asked to help contact the craftsmen, and you have to do it yourself.
How about putting some money in?" Zhang Junping smiled and put the money into Chen Jinlong's hand.