Qi Tongwei: Sign-in relationship started during student days

Chapter 1055 "Gunner" Xu Lian (2)

"Furthermore, the factory buildings and workers' housing of Hansteel are the livelihoods of countless employees! For a high-rise building that is not even finished, their homes are demolished and their jobs are ruined. If the subsequent projects fail, how will the resettlement of these employees be resolved?"

We can't take such a huge risk just to pursue some empty political achievements, and we certainly can't gamble with the vital interests of ordinary people!

As soon as Xu Lian finished speaking, Xia Guanglei's face darkened, and he tapped his fingers lightly on the table, his tone carrying an uncontrollable chill: "Comrade Xu Lian, have you finished speaking?"

Xu Lian bowed slightly, but his tone remained unyielding: "Secretary Xia, I'm sorry to take up a few more minutes of your time."

Xia Guanglei's gaze swept over Qi Tongwei, who was sitting diagonally opposite him, with a scrutinizing look in his eyes. He then gestured to Xu Lian with his chin, indicating that he should continue.

However, he had already made up his mind that without Qi Tongwei's backing, Xu Lianjue would not dare to make such outrageous remarks at the Standing Committee meeting in front of so many people.

As for Qi Tongwei's purpose, Xia Guanglei saw it clearly: he wanted to use this high-rise building to gain political achievements while shirking all risks and responsibilities.

This opponent is indeed formidable, pressing forward relentlessly yet proceeding with extreme caution, leaving no opening whatsoever.

Xu Lian reloaded the cannon and fired: "Let's take a step back and say that even if this Superman Group really has the funds and the technology to build the building..."

Would they really keep such a skyscraper for themselves? Absolutely not!

How many employees do they have? How big is their business? At most, they occupy ten floors of office space.

With so many empty shells left, especially after they've poured their life savings into building these properties, they'll definitely be eager to cash in.

How to monetize it? I've thought of several options—develop tourism, open shopping malls, or rent it out as office space.

Honestly, if this happened in a first-tier city like Shanghai, Shenzhen, or Beijing, I wouldn't have to worry at all, because any of those paths would work.

But what kind of place is this? Beishan, the heart of industry, the stronghold of heavy industry!

Which company's offices and production areas aren't combined?

It's all about convenience, making it easy for customers to conduct on-site inspections, see the production line, and check product quality.

So in my opinion, this Superman Group didn't even do basic market research before making this decision on a whim. In the end, there's only one result—a broken cash flow and bankruptcy liquidation!

"Who will clean up this huge mess? The people of Beishan, or the Beishan municipal government?"

Xu Lian had clearly done his homework, bombarding Xia Guanglei relentlessly, one shot after another.

Xia Guanglei couldn't take it anymore and couldn't listen any longer. "Hey, Comrade Xu Lian, it seems I need to interrupt you."

I've summarized your concerns, and they boil down to two main issues.

One is the technical problem of building a 100-story skyscraper, and the other is the funding problem.

Whether it's the initial construction funds or the subsequent return of funds.

In my opinion, your worries and questions are all unfounded.

Why do I say that? Let's start by talking about the technical issues.

On this point, I must criticize you, Comrade Xu Lian. There are serious problems with your thinking and ideas.

There is a lack of confidence and understanding of my country's infrastructure capabilities, resulting in significant cognitive barriers.

We cannot assume that our country lacks the strength and technology just because no one or no one abroad can build such facilities. That would be a misconception.

Take Shenzhen as an example. It's only been a few years since the reforms started. If you go there now, is it still that small fishing village?

At a glance, the high-rise buildings stand tall and closely packed together, demonstrating that Shenzhen's development has laid a solid foundation for my country's infrastructure construction.

Today, in terms of infrastructure, I dare not say that my country has fully caught up with developed countries, but it has reached its own level and developed its own characteristics.

They are fully capable and have the strength to independently design and build such a skyscraper.

Moreover, to ensure everything goes perfectly, the Superman Group made ample preparations in selecting the designers for the construction.

A week in advance, they had already sent invitations to well-known experts in civil engineering both at home and abroad, including Professor He and Expert Liu, industry giants who participated in the construction of the Jinmao Tower, and had already received replies.

Two of the country's top civil engineering experts will soon travel to Beishan to conduct an investigation and research.

With their involvement, I believe there will be absolutely no problems with the safety performance of this skyscraper.

Xia Guanglei's counterattack was equally sharp, as if he had anticipated this situation.

Qi Tongwei was not surprised at all.

The skyscraper, such an important project, was also Xia Guanglei's political achievement project and a vanity project.

It could even be said that as long as Xia Guanglei's upward trend continues, this project will remain as stable as a rock for a long time to come.

That's why he didn't consider getting involved in this project when he first talked to Xu Lian.

Besides the fact that this project would benefit him, he also believed that Xia Guanglei had made thorough preparations.

As for tacitly allowing Xu Lian to "fire back," it was simply to ensure the accuracy of this meeting record.

If any problems arise, it will be Xia Guanglei's strong push and the final decision, and it has nothing to do with Qi Tongwei.

Xia Guanglei cleared his throat and continued, "Then let's talk about the second issue, the funding problem."

Superman Group has its own reasonable plan for this. If I hadn't seen their plan, I wouldn't have made this project a key project for our city.

Comrade Xu Lian once said something very good: "No merchant is without guile."

People won't do things that don't generate profit or benefit.

The Superman Group's plan is to swallow an elephant whole; they will build it according to the plan of 100 floors, but not all at once, but in phases, in three phases.

The first phase of the project is planned to be 30 to 40 stories high, with a total investment of approximately 1.8 billion yuan.

Once completed, it will be rented or sold immediately to attract visitors and recoup funds. After sufficient funds have been recovered, construction will continue on top of it.

This ensures sufficient funds for building construction while also realizing its due market value.

Moreover, several companies have expressed interest in the building, including Lianxiang Group, Batong Group, Qiantong Group, and Jiejiegao Group, and they have already paid a certain amount of deposit.

That's why I chose to be in the city center; if they weren't in the city center, their value would be hard to realize.

We can't expect to build a building in some remote mountain valley and expect people to buy it.

Of course, there is another advantage to this, which is that it will prevent the situation of "unfinished project" that Comrade Xu Lian mentioned.

The goal is 100 floors; it definitely won't be built in less than three to five years.

Whether this goal can be achieved during this period depends on the joint efforts of our municipal party committee, municipal government, and enterprises.

"If we develop well enough, this skyscraper will definitely be easy to rent or sell; if Beishan doesn't develop, they certainly won't be foolish enough to build any more."