Chapter 980
Bai Ningyuan returned to the capital without stopping, then flew back to Qin Island, and then returned to Langya from Qin Island.
This trip, Bai Ningyuan was very secretive, and there was no news. Except for Bai Ningyuan's parents and Liu Siying, no one knew that he had just completed the purchase of Jaguar Land Rover for $1.5 billion and was resting at his home in Langya.
The public opinion outside had no influence on Bai Ningyuan at all. So far, he has experienced all kinds of storms. In this undisturbed situation, he spent two days at home with peace of mind, eating and sleeping.
During this period, only Liu Siying, who was almost eager to see, came twice. After seeing Bai Ningyuan, her pouted mouth could almost have an oil bottle. The eyes of Bai Ningyuan were filled with resentment, as if she was abandoned and like a poor young wife.
But no matter what, as long as Bai Ningyuan appears beside her, it will be enough for her to make her feel happy.
Bai Ningyuan naturally would not be stingy with her. She finally went abroad and was not with her for almost a whole summer vacation. Naturally, she felt very guilty about her, so the gifts she brought back from the United States were also filled with large bags.
In addition to the two luxury handbags, there are some novel electronic devices that are not seen in China. In short, Liu Siying was simply dazzled. Her big watery eyes flashed at Bai Ningyuan, which made Bai Ningyuan feel itchy.
However, because it was at home, Bai Ningyuan was not too presumptuous.
This is not the first time Liu Siying has been here. Bai Hong and Li Shuling are also very familiar with her, especially Li Shuling. Even Bai Ningyuan was jealous of her enthusiasm when he saw it. However, he naturally knew his mother's thoughts, just seeing it through and not saying it out.
On the third day after returning, Bai Ningyuan visited Zhou Zhongguo.
Although Bai Ningyuan is no longer the same as before, and is no longer the poor boy who was cautiously pretending to be naive after him, Zhou Zhongguo is the parent official in the Langya area, and there are some industries under his jurisdiction under Lo International, not to mention that there was still a bit of incense in the past, so it is reasonable to return to Langya and not to go anywhere else. Zhou Zhongguo always has to visit him.
Bai Ningyuan's arrival was obviously a bit beyond Bai Ningyuan's expectations. After all, no one knew when Bai Ningyuan ran back silently. Seeing Bai Ningyuan appearing at the door, he was stunned for a long time before he realized, deliberately cursing with a stern face and laughed: "You kid, finally remembered me? I thought you are a noble man now and forgot about it!"
"Uncle Zhou really loves to joke. I just came back from the United States and rested at home for two days. The first thing I did was to see you!" Bai Ningyuan shrugged and said with a faint smile.
"Wow, who doesn't know your boss Bai's name now. He just spent a lot of money to win Jaguar Land Rover. Now I don't know how many people want to see you. A department-level cadre like me, if you want to see you, you may have to make an appointment for a lottery. After saying that, should I feel honored to see you now?" Zhou Zhongguo shook his head, said as if he was self-deprecating, then got up, simmered a cup of tea for Bai Ningyuan, and brought it to Bai Ningyuan.
Regarding the joint acquisition of Jaguar Land Rover by emp/Qirui, as a hot news that has been widely hyped in the news in recent days, how could Zhou Zhongguo not know about it?
Looking at the tender face in front of him that was no longer the tender face in his memory, Zhou Zhongguo suddenly felt a little moved. The status of the two people is completely different from the past. Now, it is difficult for Bai Ningyuan to talk about help. On the contrary, Bai Ningyuan's current identity is worthy of his polite treatment.
"Uncle Zhou really likes to joke!" Bai Ningyuan said with a polite smile.
Although he was still a little uncomfortable with the exchange of his identity, Zhou Zhongguo also knew that Bai Ningyuan's arrival today was indeed giving him enough face. It was enough to see that Bai Ningyuan was still a nostalgic person.
After calming down his mentality for a moment, Zhou Zhongguo looked at Bai Ningyuan and hesitated and said, "Now that you have acquired Jaguar Land Rover, do you have any idea of setting up a factory in Langya? As long as you speak, I will definitely support you with both hands, and ask for policies and land!"
To be honest, since emp/Qirui jointly acquired Jaguar Land Rover, there have been countless eyes staring at them in China, all wanting to win the location of this factory.
This is a luxury car brand. Once it is completed and put into production, how many employment problems can be solved? How many upstream and downstream industries can be driven and the GDP can be promoted is definitely a major political achievement.
Isn't this the same thing about Zhou Zhongguo? Although he has made a lot of achievements in the past few years of being promoted to secretary, he has made great achievements in the open and secret reciprocity of Lo International. But who would think that he has many political achievements?
Hearing Zhou Zhongguo's words, Bai Ningyuan hesitated slightly, but shook his head slightly in Zhou Zhongguo's expectant gaze.
Zhou Zhongguo's eyes involuntarily showed a little sadness.
Although he concealed it very well, Bai Ningyuan still saw it.
Bai Ningyuan smiled, and then said softly to Zhou Zhongguo: "Uncle Zhou, this is not that I don't give you face, nor that I dislike Langya, but that I have our own considerations. When I decided to acquire it, I had reached an agreement with Mr. Yin of Qirui. Within five years of acquiring Jaguar Land Rover, I would not build a joint venture in China, but insist on developing the market with a pure import nature. So I refuse, not just targeting you!"
Bai Ningyuan knew very well that the Chinese people had a strange mentality, that is, they always thought that the moon was relatively round and they had a blind worship of imported products produced abroad. Of course, the formation of this psychology has specific historical and social factors. After all, in the past, the quality of domestic products was not successful, which was an irrefutable fact. In addition, the current domestic environment is indeed heartbreaking, especially in the most basic living products such as food and medicine, various news that break people's bottom line has been repeatedly exposed, which has almost reached the lowest point in the recognition of the quality of domestic products.
It is precisely because of this that another strange phenomenon has emerged in the hearts of Chinese people. Once a brand that was famous abroad was acquired by domestic capital, it seemed that its image would plummet in the eyes of consumers, as if its bloodline would be defiled due to the entry of Chinese capital, its quality would decline, and its quality would also plummet.
Such examples are not uncommon.
So as for the joint acquisition of Jaguar Land Rover by emp and Crui, the best way is to quietly complete the ownership change.
But even Bai Ningyuan knew very well in his heart that such an idea was simply unrealistic.
Taking this acquisition case, because the country needs such an event to stimulate the people's national pride, it proves that China's national strength is continuing to grow, and China's enterprises can also stand among the world's strongest, so they will inevitably promote it with great fanfare. Jaguar Land Rover's China-capitalization will inevitably spread, which will be known to everyone in the country.
Regardless of whether the Chinese people praise or criticize this, China is an indisputable fact.
It is precisely because of this consideration that Bai Ningyuan and Yin Tongyue agreed that the agreement between Bai Ningyuan and Yin Tongyue would not be built in the form of a joint venture within five years, in order to strengthen the concept of imported vehicles from England and do their best to ensure the luxury impression of these two brands in the eyes of Chinese people. After all, the domestic market is the focus of the revival of these two luxury car brands that have been declining. For this reason, Bai Ningyuan and Yin Tongyue have also taken great pains to do so.
After listening to Bai Ningyuan's explanation, Zhou Zhongguo finally felt a little relieved.
With Bai Ningyuan's current identity, there is no need to explain these to himself, but he did this, which shows that he still has a certain status in his mind.
"Uncle is not an ignorant person. Since you have said everything and I don't understand it, that's wrong!" Zhou Zhongguo's face returned to normal again, and he said to Bai Ningyuan with a smile.
Bai Ningyuan took a sip of tea first, and then changed the topic at the right time: "By the way, Uncle Zhou, you have been secretary for three years, and the term will be changed soon. Haven't you heard the news yet?"
"To be honest, the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department has already talked to me!" Zhou Zhongguo turned the teacup in his hand and said softly to Bai Ningyuan, and was intimidating Bai Ningyuan just now. Zhou Zhongguo felt that Bai Ningyuan in front of him was still the nephew who was worthy of his trust.
"How is it? Are you moving up?" Bai Ningyuan raised his eyebrows, his eyes full of smiles.
"It's almost the same!" Zhou Zhongguo shook his head and looked helpless, but he said vaguely. However, in Bai Ningyuan's view, with Zhou Zhongguo's background, this so-called "almost similar" is just a modest statement, and he is at least 80% sure.
"Then I will congratulate you in advance. Don't forget to continue taking care of my business!" Bai Ningyuan said with a chuckling.
"This is still a shadowless thing, don't talk nonsense!" Zhou Zhongguo shook his head, looked at Bai Ningyuan's hippie smile at this moment, and finally chuckled.
However, after the joke was over, Zhou Zhongguo changed into a serious look, looked at Bai Ningyuan, and then said softly: "Take this opportunity, your uncle should go further..."
Bai Ningyuan was slightly stunned and looked at Zhou Zhongguo, and then his own thoughts were tacit...
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