"Boss seems a bit off, doesn't he?"
Zhao Xinyi whispered to Zeng Jixiang.
"Is he? I don't feel it, isn't he doing fine?"
"Haven't you noticed the boss is always spacing out after he came back?"
"Didn't notice. I think the boss is quite normal. Didn't Zhang Ge say before that the boss sometimes spaces out, he might be brainstorming something, just don't disturb him."
Zhang Ge is Zhang Xuhui.
When he was Tan Jincheng's assistant, Tan Jincheng would often space out.
At first, he was quite frustrated, but later he found that after each time he spaced out, the boss always had some novel ideas.
Later, he just took it as the boss brainstorming.
"It's different. The boss used to space out occasionally, but his eyes today are different. I just feel something is off today, but I can't pinpoint what it is."
"What are you muttering about? Quickly organize the documents. Otherwise, if they are ready and we are not, it will be embarrassing."
"Okay, boss."
Zhao Xinyi stuck out her tongue and walked out.
Zeng Jixiang smiled and followed her out.
It would be fine as long as the boss returned to normal.
In fact, Zeng Jixiang had also noticed that the boss seemed a bit off just now.
If anything, he was the first to notice.
On the way back, he didn't know when, but the boss suddenly stopped talking and then just spaced out, remaining in that state until after checking in.
After dismissing the two, Tan Jincheng continued to space out for a while, then opened his computer to look up information about Aima.
Specific industrial and commercial registration information cannot be found online, but some recruitment information and local forums still reveal some details.
Aima Bicycle Industry should be that Aima.
Having been in the bicycle industry for many years and located in Tianjin, there couldn't be a greater coincidence.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Jinsheng introduced a friend, and it turned out to involve something like this.
Did Shanchi just take over Aima's headquarters?
If that's truly the case, then Tan Jincheng can be sure that under the butterfly effect, there won't be anything left of Aima.
If the spokesperson is snatched, they can find another way to recover, but how do they deal with their headquarters being taken over?
Is this the legendary "seizing luck" theory?
Zhao Xinyi and Zeng Jixiang were responsible for organizing documents, while Chenguantun Town officially convened a meeting.
Since Tan Jincheng was contacted by Yang Zhenting through personal connections, the communication between both parties was conducted privately.
Before receiving a definitive answer, Yang Zhenting hadn't even informed the town's top leader.
Upon suddenly hearing such good news, everyone at the meeting was a bit flustered, but also very excited.
This was good news.
"Leader, should we report to the district?"
Yang Zhenting asked.
"Ah, yes, yes, yes, I almost forgot. Quickly report to the district."
In ancient times, there was a saying that imperial power did not extend below the county level.
In 2006, at the township level, no matter where, the work style was generally rather crude and direct, and generally, the education level was not high, except for those like Yang Zhenting who held temporary positions.
Things that brought benefits were acted upon immediately.
The top leader went to the district to report, seeking policies and preferential treatment, while Yang Zhenting began organizing meetings to see where Shanchi's factory would be best located.
Hundreds of acres of land involved many aspects.
As soon as the meeting ended, all the village leaders below were informed and swarmed to the town, all wanting to secure some benefits for their villages.
In those years, everyone's conditions were generally ordinary.
Let alone Tianjin, even in the remote areas of the imperial capital, life was generally tough.
Who wouldn't want a job right at their doorstep?
The more informed village chiefs, knowing that Yang Zhenting, the outsider town head, had brought in this connection, all pestered him, asking him to take them to Tan Jincheng and persuade Tan Jincheng to prioritize land acquisition in their village.
Don't talk to them about not meeting land acquisition conditions, or basic farmland protection regulations.
People at the grassroots level don't care about any of that; they only care about whether they can get some benefits for the village or for themselves.
Yang Zhenting was already used to dealing with these grassroots people, handling them with ease.
His main strategy was to play tai chi, and if tai chi didn't work, he would start scolding.
If Zhao Jinsheng or Tan Jincheng encountered such a situation, they really wouldn't know how to handle it.
Zhao Jinsheng hadn't spent much time at the grassroots level, and while Tan Jincheng's father came from a rural background, he himself didn't have much rural life experience.
His limited rural experiences were more about going up mountains and down rivers, fishing and shrimping; there were no opportunities to deal with village cadres.
"All of you, get lost! This damn thing isn't settled yet, and you're already thinking about sharing benefits. At least wait until we've discussed it with CEO Tan."
Yang Zhenting cursed angrily.
He then warned,
"Also, don't even think about bothering CEO Tan. I'm telling you, CEO Tan is only 20 years old, and he hates this kind of thing the most. If you bother him, this matter might fall through, and then see if I don't skin you alive."
Yang Zhenting didn't know if Tan Jincheng would be annoyed, but he certainly would be.
Reasoning wouldn't work, so he could only resort to warnings.
He still didn't know that Tan Jincheng had already moved to the district.
He was thinking that if Tan Jincheng stayed in town, this group of people might actually find him.
There were only a few hotels in the entire town, and they could find out by asking door-to-door with crude methods.
Yang Zhenting was busy all afternoon here, and the top leader who went to report to JH District also brought a pleasant surprise to the district.
Unlike those below, the district's sources of information were better.
The leaders of JH District knew that Shanchi preferred Wuqing District and Xiqing District, especially Xinkou Town and Yangliuqing Town in Xiqing District.
Geographically, these two towns were the best choice.
They were not too far from Tianjin City's six districts, had convenient transportation, and could radiate across the North China Plain.
However, the final location had not yet been decided.
A large factory, complete with a supply chain, not only boosts the economy of one town but also brings tangible benefits to the surrounding areas.
Originally, JH District's idea was that even if they couldn't secure it themselves, they should help Xiqing secure it.
It would be best to settle in Xinkou Town, so that the two towns in Jinghai near Xinkou could also establish some component companies and keep up with the pace of development.
"This Xiao Yang has some skills. Good, this is good news. So, don't go back for now. Leave the town's affairs to Xiao Yang to handle. You stay here for a briefing meeting."
"Okay, okay."
By evening, the news of Tan Jincheng staying in the district also came through.
Yang Zhenting called to report it.
Tan Jincheng didn't want the town's hospitality, but at the very least, his whereabouts and details needed to be tracked.
On the other hand, he wanted to tell Tan Jincheng to be as tolerant as possible if villagers from below really went to bother him.
However, after learning that Tan Jincheng was staying in the district, Yang Zhenting felt relieved.
That evening, someone found Tan Jincheng.
Old Chen from Chenguantun Town, who was also the top leader, came over.
"CEO Tan, how can you stay here? Why not move into the district guesthouse? It's quieter there."
"No need, the environment here is quite good. There aren't many of us, so we won't trouble the district."
"For the upcoming meeting, CEO Tan, do you prefer it to be held in the district or in town?"
"Either is fine. I'll follow the host's convenience. However you arrange it, leader, our Shanchi will fully cooperate."
The other party treated Tan Jincheng very politely.
Tianjin was originally an electric vehicle industry base, and they understood the landscape of the electric vehicle industry better than other cities.
Calculating with April's sales, Shanchi Group announced a single-month sales volume of 46,000 units in April, with a growth rate exceeding 100%, and was also the champion for single-month sales in April.
As of the first four months of 2006, Shanchi Group's electric vehicle sales reached 121,200 units, already exceeding Xinri's total sales for the entire previous year.
According to a report issued by Shanchi Group in mid-this month, Shanchi Group's single-month sales volume is expected to exceed 50,000 units in May, entering the peak season early.
If the data in the sales report is true, then Shanchi Group's annual sales target of 200,000 units set last year could be completed as early as June, or by July at the latest.
This year's sales are destined for explosive growth.
Analysts also provided a sales comparison between Shanchi and Xinri.
Shanchi's annual sales this year are undoubtedly entering the top five in the industry, and may even threaten the positions of the top three and industry leader Xinri.
In terms of heritage, Shanchi Group was established for a very short time, but the electric vehicle industry only began explosive growth after 2003.
When it comes to heritage, old brands didn't have much of it either.
However, in terms of development speed and strength, Shanchi Group is now a force that cannot be ignored in the industry, with full potential to be among the top five or even top three.
Apart from going to first-tier cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, Tan Jincheng would receive due treatment when investing anywhere else.
Old Chen interjected,
"Go to the town, go to the town. It's not far anyway. CEO Tan can check the map carefully on-site, and whichever plot you like, we'll approve it for you."
He was the most eager for things to be settled, wishing to sign the contract right away.
Tan Jincheng also smiled.
Land approval wasn't something he could decide; it needed review by the Bureau of Land and Resources.
However, Tan Jincheng understood his feelings.
"Alright, then let's decide on the town. I'm a bit impatient, so if everything is agreed upon, signing the contract on-site would be even better. Secretary Chen, please don't mind."
Old Chen burst out laughing,
"Being impatient is good! I like impatient people. It would be even better if you were more impatient."
MLGB, a few years ago, Old Liu from Shuangtang fooled me.
I spent money to build a good road connecting their town, saying that the bicycle factory in their town could come and open a branch.
As a result, after a few years, there was no movement at all.
Over the past few years, he found that road an eyesore everywhere.
Heh heh, when he goes back later, he'll take that road, and drop by Old Liu's house for a visit.
Bicycle factory? I don't care about that anymore! I'll have an electric vehicle factory soon!
(End of chapter)