Reborn as a Noble's Son-Chapter 817 - 773 Grand Gesture

Chapter 817: Chapter 773: Grand Gesture

Chapter 817: Chapter 773: Grand Gesture

Mr. Li?

In Nie Zhenbang’s impression, the only person in Donggang who spoke with him was Mr. Li, the Superman. But as Donggang’s foremost figure, how could Superman Li be involved with Donggang’s tourism industry?

He was somewhat puzzled; however, Nie Zhenbang did not dwell on this matter. The term “Donggang tourism circle” was far from ordinary. It did not refer to just one or two travel agencies; it symbolized the entire tourism industry of the Donggang Special District.

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The economic level of the Donggang Special District and the wealth of its people were assured. If an agreement for cooperation with the Donggang tourism circle could be reached, it would be a huge boost for the entire tourism industry of Bashu Province.

Tourism consumption was the main goal of implementing the “Golden Week” plan domestically, to stimulate spending and drive the economy. Spending money implies consumption, and the people of the Donggang Special District were definitely a huge market.

Of course, things would not be so simple; if it were merely about establishing a tourism cooperation channel, the Donggang tourism circle held significant bargaining chips and was completely in charge. There was no need for them to act in such a manner. There must be factors Nie Zhenbang had yet to consider.

After pausing for a moment, Nie Zhenbang nodded and said, “Since Mr. Li is the one making the introduction, we must certainly give this face. Arrange the meeting in the reception hall of the expo center. Also, notify the comrades in the publicity department to accompany us and cover the event.”

Such arrangements by Nie Zhenbang were made with profound implications and purposes. The development of the tourism industry in Bashu Province was a critically important aspect of Nie Zhenbang’s planning for the tertiary sector of the economy.

However, after a setback to Bashu’s tourism image, everyone in the province, from Zeng Taiping down to ordinary officials, was watching him. If this meeting with the Donggang Special District tourism circle could be publicized, it would greatly boost the morale of Bashu’s tourism industry and increase the confidence of officials at all levels throughout the province. For Nie Zhenbang himself, it was also a rare opportunity to establish prestige.

Pingwan Province had made very thorough and meticulous preparations in this regard. In the sub-building of the expo center, a reception hall was specially arranged.

The entire hall was over a hundred square meters in size, with a high-domed ceiling. The interior was decorated in a Chinese style, with a giant ink wash landscape painting hanging as a backdrop against the center of the wall. Inside the hall, two rows of sofas were neatly arranged.

This hall was dedicated to the use of various provincial and municipal governments attending the exhibition. A tourism expo of such scale was not just about tourism; sometimes, provinces and cities would also negotiate cooperation with tourism investment companies.

In the reception hall, Nie Zhenbang and the president of the Donggang Special District Tourism Association, the CEO of East Port Pan-Asia Tourism Investment Group, Xu Bowen, took their respective seats. Other leaders of the Bashu Province delegation sat down in order, facing the representatives of Donggang’s tourism industry.

After taking their seats, both parties’ eyes involuntarily turned to the front. Nearby, media outlets from Bashu Province and Pingwan Province were ready to take photographs. After capturing some sample shots, the real negotiations were set to begin.

Nie Zhenbang smiled and said, “Mr. Xu, it is a great honor to be sitting with members of the Donggang Special District tourism circle. Our Bashu Province is rich in tourism resources, with unique natural landscapes and a profound cultural heritage. On behalf of the Bashu Provincial Party Committee and Provincial Government, I warmly welcome everyone to visit Bashu Province and take a tour.”

Nie Zhenbang had thought carefully before saying this. As the old saying goes, one does not make a pilgrimage to the temple for no reason. Since these people had come to him through Superman Li, they certainly had more than just simple matters to discuss. By saying this, he clearly expressed his welcoming attitude.

Sure enough, upon hearing Nie Zhenbang’s words, Xu Bowen’s face immediately showed a pleased expression.

This time, the reason Xu Bowen sought out Nie Zhenbang through Superman Li was indeed to discuss business. The Donggang Special District was a world-renowned commercial and financial center, a shopper’s paradise.

The tourism industry in the Donggang Special District was also highly developed; however, Donggang’s tourism primarily targeted outsiders. The intrinsic limitations of the Donggang Special District meant that its tourism industry was eager to expand tourism investment and shift from being organizers to operators.

Thus, this meeting took place. Xu Bowen had carefully considered Nie Zhenbang; Nie Zhenbang had excellent relations with the business community of the Donggang Special District. After several previous exchanges, whether during the Donggang financial crisis or regarding the film and television city project in Liangxi City, Nie Zhenbang’s image of fairness and justice had made a great impression on Donggang businessmen.

As businessmen, particularly those from Donggang, what truly mattered to them weren’t any preferential policies for attracting investment. No matter how significant the policies, no matter how generous the incentives, they all had their limitations in terms of time. What real businessmen cared about was a fair environment. What they were afraid of was governmental suppression.

Undoubtedly, the image that Nie Zhenbang had established held strong appeal to the Donggang businessmen. Moreover, with Bashu Province itself being a region rich in tourism resources, the actual developed locations thus far were but a few. This represented another strong attraction to people like Xu Bowen.

After pausing for a moment, Xu Bowen organized his thoughts and then said, “Governor Nie, this time, we hope to invest in the tourism resources of Bashu Province. May I ask what your thoughts on this are?”

The moment Xu Bowen’s unreserved words were spoken, they immediately aroused the curiosity of everyone from Bashu Province. What was going on with the world?

During previous investment drives, these top bosses were treated like royalty. Not only were they given hefty incentives on investment policies, but even other aspects such as vehicle license numbers were provided with preferential support.

Yet, even then, it wasn’t a given that these bosses would stay. And now, they had people actively approaching them, and not just any people, but major bosses from the Donggang Special Economic Zone. Indeed, wonders never ceased, and this year was exceptionally peculiar.

Nie Zhenbang, too, was smiling as he said, “President Xu, as for investing in Bashu’s tourism resources, firstly, we in Bashu Province welcome this with open arms. I’d like to know if you only have the intention, or if you already have specific targets in mind. If you do, and you don’t mind, could you briefly outline your preliminary plan?”

This was Nie Zhenbang’s style of doing things. Had it been someone else, they would’ve eagerly assumed responsibility upon hearing about an investment opportunity, acting as if they could resolve any difficulties or challenges for you. This was common in many places within the country, where an enterprise would bear a foreign investment label, but in reality, ninety percent of the funds would come from local loans. If such investments were managed well, then all was good. But if they weren’t, it would be the government that suffered the losses.

Pleased with Nie Zhenbang’s approach, Xu Bowen felt this was the attitude of someone truly practical. Had Governor Nie not inquired further and eagerly taken on everything, Xu Bowen would have felt uneasy. Looking at Nie Zhenbang, Xu Bowen nodded and said, “Governor Nie, we have conducted an overall assessment of the tourism market in Bashu Province, including both the currently developed and the undeveloped sites. If possible, this time, we wish to invest in Daocheng.”

“Daocheng?” Nie Zhenbang was momentarily taken aback.

Xu Bowen continued, “Daocheng has mountains and water, the charm of high plateaus, as well as the allure of the snowy region. Its natural scenery is dangerous, exotic, and magnificent. It is located at the intersection of Caiyun, the snowy region, and Bashu three provinces and cities. Our overall plan is to turn Daocheng into a world-renowned tourist destination with a total investment budget of sixty billion yuan. We aim to build an airport here, making it the premier choice for tourism in the Southwest.”

As Xu Bowen’s words came to an end, Nie Zhenbang also fell into deep thought. Others around him, like Pan Jianzhang, were getting restless—this was definitely a big move.

One could imagine that with the infusion of sixty billion yuan, not just Daocheng, but the entire southwestern region of Bashu would experience a qualitative leap.

However, Xu Bowen hadn’t finished speaking. Noting Nie Zhenbang’s unmoved expression, Xu Bowen couldn’t help but admire him—Governor Nie’s reputation was indeed well-deserved.

After a pause, Xu Bowen continued, “In terms of operations, we believe that our marketing network in Donggang, Southeast Asia, and overseas will bring at least five hundred thousand tourist visits a year to Daocheng.”

Nie Zhenbang was also calculating. Five hundred thousand people, compared to the resources of Donggang’s tourism industry, was not an immense figure; on the contrary, it was a conservative estimate. Yet, even at five hundred thousand visitors, the benefits it would bring to the local area and the whole of Bashu were extraordinary. If each person spent a thousand yuan in Bashu, that would amount to five hundred million yuan in revenue. If it were five thousand yuan, the revenue would reach twenty-five billion yuan, dramatically affecting employment and per capita income.

With this in mind, Nie Zhenbang nodded and said, “President Xu, I must say, your vision is indeed exceptional. In principle, we have no objections. However, there’s one principle in the tourism development process that must be clarified. If there’s no issue with that, I think our cooperation will have no problems.”

Curious, Xu Bowen immediately asked, “What principle?”

Nie Zhenbang smiled and said, “Natural resources and landscapes are precious assets bestowed upon us by nature. Daocheng, located in a remote part of our province, is pristine. I hope that in the process of investment and construction, you will try your best to preserve this natural landscape. Do not harm the natural environment for short-term gains. Natural beauty in scenic areas is best left as it is. What do you think?”

Xu Bowen nodded, understanding the value of preserving natural beauty as a key player in the tourism industry and without hesitation agreed, “Of course, Mount Alps remains the Mount Alps largely because of its natural scenery. If it were overtaken by man-made attractions and skyscrapers, then it would lose its original charm.”

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