Becoming a Billionaire after Divorce-Chapter 746 - 278: Journey to Mountain City (Part 2)
"Besides, their geographical conditions are far worse than ours. Not to mention, a wafer fab like yours wouldn’t work over there because of frequent earthquakes. If you really set up a factory there, the yield rate would be completely unreliable."
Oh wow, looks like Secretary Wang has done some serious homework and looked up a lot of information. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢
Sun Dasheng couldn’t help but chuckle. Truly, these two cities have been rivals for a millennium, like a pair of comedic foes.
But what he said made sense; Sun Dasheng wasn’t actually planning to set up a wafer fab in Rong City. He was going there for other business investments.
He was just making small talk earlier.
Unexpectedly, Secretary Wang from Mountain City reacted so strongly.
"Come on, let me take you to see our newly revamped high-tech development zone. We’ve saved the best area just for you. It’s perfect."
Secretary Wang grabbed his hand, ready to lead him over.
What a spirited leader.
But Sun Dasheng didn’t dislike it at all; a leader with this personality shows he’s someone who gets things done.
So even though it was already late at night, he decided to go for an on-site inspection.
The late-night visit from the leadership got everyone scurrying around in a frenzy.
As they say: When the leaders speak, the subordinates run themselves ragged.
The brightly lit high-tech development zone was indeed impressively organized, and the location wasn’t remote at all, not miles away from the city center like he’d imagined.
In fact, it was right on the city’s edge.
Faced with Sun Dasheng’s inquiries, Secretary Wang smacked his lips and said, "This used to be the high-tech development zone everyone got fooled by. Back then, our officials were desperate for success. They heard someone wanted to invest in high-tech businesses and, without checking backgrounds, just approved the land and gave policies. In the end, those people took the land, went public, and made money, leaving a mess behind."
Listening to Secretary Wang openly share past mistakes, Sun Dasheng felt a bit emotional; this is the pain of development.
Of course, Sun Dasheng had no intention of blaming them. Back then, when the reform and opening-up had just begun, everyone was singularly focused on GDP. The GDP-first mentality was prevalent for a reason.
First, you had to get things running, at least ensuring people had food on the table, were well-fed and clothed. That was the nation’s top priority back then.
So the stories some find funny about the government being tricked by businessmen didn’t amuse him.
Instead, he felt bittersweet.
It hasn’t been easy for the country to grow strong.
So he looked at Secretary Wang and extended his hand, saying, "Let’s hope for a pleasant cooperation."
Huh?
Secretary Wang was stunned for a moment. Just a second ago, they were talking about past events, and now you’re saying this? That’s quite a leap.
But he quickly regained composure, showing a joyful expression as he grasped Sun Dasheng’s hand, "Wholeheartedly welcome! Rest assured, we Mountain City folks never murmur and dawdle around. The preferential terms promised to you will be fully honored without compromise."
"I believe you!" Sun Dasheng tightened his grip.
This made Secretary Wang happier than having ice cream on a sweltering day, after all, the trust of the people is the highest praise they can receive, right?
"Oh, I forgot to ask, is this high-tech development zone on a seismic fault line? You know, our wafer fab is very sensitive to seismic activities due to the precision equipment; it can’t handle vibrations."
Secretary Wang laughed and said, "When we established the high-tech development zone, we considered this factor. That’s why it’s set up in Yu Zhong District. Our Yu Zhong District is not on a seismic fault line, and historically, this area has had very few earthquakes."
"That’s good then, here’s to our successful collaboration!"
Because the leaders from both sides reached an agreement.
The negotiations that followed were much easier.
Most of the details were left to the subordinates to handle.
With a bit of free time on his hands, Sun Dasheng originally planned to have a good exploration in Mountain City. After all, online, this city is a bona fide internet celebrity city, both domestically and internationally.
Because it’s a city built on a mountain, hence the name Mountain City, the unique geographical environment gives the city a distinctive character.
The various high-rise buildings built along the mountains and the numerous overpasses compose a magical 3D scene straight out of a sci-fi movie.
Thus, it attracts many tourists locally and globally.
Tourists from all over the world can be seen everywhere, and Sun Dasheng wanted to go out and relax.
Secretary Wang originally wanted to arrange for someone to accompany him.
But he declined.
He changed into plain clothes and went out casually on his own.
After he left.
Unbeknownst to him, Secretary Wang secretly arranged for someone to follow, not for any other purpose but to ensure the safety of this distinguished guest.
Because his upcoming actions are too important for Mountain City.
This is the high-tech industry strategy several generations of Mountain City leaders have been dreaming of for decades.
Mountain City could no longer rely on those gaming companies to claim itself as a high-tech city; it needs something substantial in hand.
Sun Dasheng’s first stop was Mountain City’s metro.
The station, reputed to be the deepest metro station, is right here.
Mountain City’s Rail Transit Line 6 Red Land Station.
It’s said the maximum depth is about 94 meters, equivalent to 31 floors, and the central depth is 106 meters, equivalent to 35 floors.
Seeing is believing.
Seeing it up close was indeed awe-inspiring.
He went down from entrance 3A, transferring eight escalators before reaching the waiting area.
