Rebirth of Minister Qi

Chapter 238: An unexpected surprise in the hometown of overseas Chinese 2

Qi Tongwei stretched out his hand.

"I am Qi Tongwei, deputy district mayor. With the changing times, we are vigorously promoting reform and opening up.

Such changes are also a good sign, aren’t they?”

Chen Chuqing showed a surprised expression. Qi Tongwei's age was what surprised him the most.

"Hello, hello, such a young deputy district chief, awesome, awesome.

I also went abroad in the 1970s and have some understanding of domestic politics, but for a deputy district chief as young as you, this is the first time I have ever heard of you, let alone met you.

The West has always said that our country is a gerontocracy, but I think many realities can slap them in the face.

The top level has clearly defined the retirement time and retirement system, and the local level has boldly promoted young cadres like you.

It's really amazing, by comparison.

The system in America is one of gerontocracy, with the average length of service in the Senate exceeding thirty years.

They are all hereditary. I seem to be able to see the changes in the future."

Qi Tongwei was a little surprised. In this era, Melika had defeated powerful enemies and was dominating the world. Their economy was also very active and powerful during this period. The streets were full of people praising Melika. This person had the vision to accurately see future changes in the political system. He was definitely not an ordinary person.

"my country's reform and opening up is a mighty movement, and everyone is caught up in the torrent.

Seeing the future is not as clear as seeing the past, but if you can really see the future, you will definitely get the most generous rewards.

I am beginning to be interested in making friends with you. Let me introduce myself to you again. I am Qi Tongwei."

The young designer wore glasses and had a slightly hunched back, perhaps because he was used to drawing at a desk, but his eyes were brighter than ever before.

"I'm also starting to get interested. Your summary is extremely insightful. My name is Chen Chuqing, and I'm an architect."

After the two sat down, they felt that they were closer to each other.

"I heard that you are working as an architectural designer abroad now?"

"That's not important. I want to go back to China now. There is a lot of work to be done in China, plus the advantages we just discussed.

I think there is a lot that can be done.”

"Really? I heard that excellent architects abroad now earn a lot of money, which is not comparable to what we have in the mainland now."

Chen Chuqing waved his hand.

“Money, when it solves most of the troubles in life.

It’s not that important anymore. I want to build a career. I’ve actually been back to China for a month.

I have traveled to many places, visited many cities, and seen many buildings.

I want to continue doing what I do, construction.”

“Opening a design studio?”

Chen Chuqing shook his head.

“No, that was a forced choice in a saturated market overseas.

If I return to China, I would like to start a real estate development company specializing in commercial and public facilities.”

Qi Tongwei was immediately happy. These dead sea turtles had really good vision. They could see the most promising industry at a glance.

"This industry does have unlimited prospects, but you have a personal shortcoming."

"But it doesn't matter. I've been abroad for too long and I'm not used to the development speed and situation in China. Now I'm worried about how to start."

“You yourself mentioned this shortcoming, which is that you are not familiar with the national conditions.

The future development of the country depends not only on strategic vision and business capabilities, but also on developing to a certain level.

But getting started requires worldly wisdom, and you are a professional and not good at this.

I can provide a plan and help you find a few partners. Of course, you will still be the majority shareholder."

"Let me hear it. If it's reasonable, I can accept it. But if you come out and start a business with me, I will feel very confident.

But from the looks of it, you won’t give up your career as a government official.”

Qi Tongwei laughed out loud.

“I have my pursuits and you have your ideals. We can cooperate, but I cannot abandon my own pursuits.

It's like this, I can help you find two people with communication skills, you give them some shares, and you can work together.

In addition, our district government can inject state-owned capital into your business. If you have shareholders with government backgrounds, your start will be very fast.

Of course, you are still the majority shareholder, so you can control the overall situation."

To Chen Chuqing, who grew up in the West, this type of cooperation model is not uncommon, but it is still very rare in China because the government is too powerful and has always been in charge of everything. Can it now be a shareholder who does not take care of things?

"I'll think about it and then answer you. After all, I still have to go back and discuss it with my wife, so I can't make a hasty decision."

Qi Tongwei nodded.

"That makes sense. If you have an idea, come to me directly. This is my business card."

The business card that Qi Tongwei took out was printed with the title of a high-tech investment company. Of course, the most convincing one was the title of executive deputy mayor of Jiangbei New District.

Chen Chuqing looked at the business card for a long time.

"You are really different from ordinary officials, you have a new way of thinking, can you do this now?

It won’t take long, I will give you an answer on Tuesday, three days later.

I'll leave first. I still have to help my dad buy groceries. He has guests tonight, and I think they're you guys too."

"Hahahaha, I'll have to trouble you tonight, Lu Qiang, to help me see the guests off."

The architect was a pleasant surprise today. Although he drank so much at noon, he still had a lot of work to do in the afternoon. Qi Tongwei could only make a large pot of tea to sober himself up and continue to work.

In recent days, as the district head Jin Xinkai was away, he had been taking over the work and had been busy around the clock. Just like Yiping working at the KTV, he got off work later and later, and didn't even have Sundays off.

Qi Tongwei held his work in the conference room of Qinshan Town Government. The remaining staff of Qinshan Town were in a miserable situation as most of their territory was mountainous and their workload was originally much less than that of the street offices below.

Generally speaking, after finishing work in the morning and being a little busy in the afternoon, everyone will be almost gone by three or four o'clock, some picking up their children, some buying groceries. The average age of township cadres is also relatively old. Everyone lives in a quiet corner and leads the same life for decades.

Qi Tongwei suddenly showed up with a large number of young students from the district government office and worked hard here. They couldn't leave even if they wanted to.

Party Secretary Jin Dahai was also stopping several female cadres who wanted to go home to cook.

"Sister Lin, the district chief is coming today, and there are experts from the Ministry of Water Resources as well, so please give us some face.

Stay until you get off work at six o'clock and ask someone else to pick up the kids and go buy groceries first.

We have been friends for decades. Even if you don't plan to get promoted and don't have to look at the boss's face, you should at least give me some face."