Chapter 100

"Mayor Su, we meet again. Let's skip the formalities. You should have someone lead us to inspect the bamboo shoot tea. Also, I don't want our inspection to be disturbed, so apart from the guide, no one else should follow us. If possible, we hope to stay in the village overnight." Zhong Yan said with a decisive tone.

"No problem!" Su Mu replied with a smile. "We've already made the necessary preparations. This is Ms. Gu, a teacher from Daliu Tree Elementary School in Heishan Town. The weather has been too hot lately, so the children are on summer break. She has nothing to do, so she will accompany you around."

"Thank you!" Zhong Yan smiled at Gu Dingxiang.

"You're welcome, it's my duty!" Gu Dingxiang quickly replied.

The team from Zhou's Group, selected by Zhou Ci, were indeed a group of capable and efficient people. Without much delay, they quickly followed Gu Dingxiang out of town and began their inspection tour. They were all well aware that since they had left Yajian and were now following Zhou Ci, they needed to work hard to achieve success in the future.

"Mayor, do we really need to do nothing else?" Lin Chen stepped forward and asked in a low voice.

"No need!" Su Mu shook his head. "Let them inspect. Only by gathering firsthand data on-site will they believe that the bamboo shoot tea here has real potential for development."

"Understood!" Lin Chen nodded.

As the two were talking, Deputy Mayor Ma Xiang's eyes flashed with a hint of amusement, but he quickly returned to his usual demeanor.

"The first investment has already been secured. The next step is tomorrow's inspection, which is the most important part! Only by successfully completing tomorrow's inspection can Heishan Town develop rapidly."

In Su Mu's overall plan, the high-tech ecological park is the first and most critical step. As long as this step is taken well, tourism and the bamboo shoot tea industry will surely rise accordingly.

"Tomorrow, I hope nothing goes wrong!"

However, some things happen so suddenly that they leave one speechless.

On a scorching summer day, the intense heat baked the earth, and the cicadas' relentless cries filled the air. The occasional breeze brought no relief, only adding to the sense of suffocation and oppression. Walking on such a day, one could easily be heat-struck even without exerting oneself.

On the road from Xingtang County to Heishan Town, the trees on both sides had been mostly cut down, leaving a sparse and desolate landscape that only added to the frustration. Three buses and a Land Rover were steadily driving. If not for the air conditioning in the vehicles, traveling on such a day would be a torment.

"Brother, with such weather, can we really inspect Heishan Town when we get there? We'll either die of exhaustion or heat!" Zheng Mu joked, sipping a bottle of mineral water.

"Don't worry, once you really get to Heishan Town, you won't want to leave," Su Mu smiled.

Early in the morning, Su Mu had rushed from Heishan Town to Xingtang County to meet with Liang Changgui, then set off for Heishan Town. The county committee placed great importance on this investment inspection and sent the deputy secretary in charge of economic development, Zhang Zhen, to accompany them. Representatives from Giant Group and Hongfeng Aquatic were seated in the middle bus, while Zheng Mu, Ye Xi, and Su Mu were in the leading Land Rover.

Su Mu sitting in the Land Rover to lead the way was not an issue for Zhang Zhen. Ignoring Su Mu's current status in Xingtang County, even if Zheng Mu had asked him to sit there, Zhang Zhen could not have refused.

It was only then that Su Mu understood what Ye Xi meant by "meeting soon." He hadn't expected her to come with Zheng Mu. Not only did she come, but she also brought a project. The Chunjiao Auction House was already well-established, and for tasks like this, the two would never hesitate.

Moreover, the development of Heishan Town was definitely a good project, and entering now would allow them to enjoy policy benefits. If Heishan Town really developed in the future, it would be much more difficult to get involved.

"You're right, Heishan Town is indeed cool. If it's developed into a scenic area, it would be perfect. Enjoying the green mountains and clear waters, eating farm food, and visiting the ecological science park... just thinking about it makes one feel excited!" Ye Xi smiled.

In the Land Rover, besides the driver, there were only Su Mu, Ye Xi, and Zheng Mu, so they didn't have to worry about leaks. Besides, the driver was a trusted confidant of Zheng Mu.

"Really?" Zheng Mu asked in surprise.

"Absolutely!" Ye Xi giggled, hugging Su Mu's arm without a care. "The last time I was there, it was really cool! I'm already craving some baby fish."

"Oh, I see, you two have been colluding for a while now." Zheng Mu teased, "Can you two stop being so sweet? It's making me jealous. I should have brought a girlfriend, I shouldn't have listened to Ye Xi and just followed her. What a mistake, a big mistake!"

"Jealous, huh? Jealous, huh?" Ye Xi pouted.

"Alright, stop fooling around. Actually, your inspection this time is not a bad idea. Heishan Town will definitely develop and become an economic growth point for Xingtang County and even Qinglin City. I have no doubt about this. The ecological park, tourism, and bamboo shoot tea are all areas where you can invest. Of course, if you don't want to, I have other ideas. For example, you can invest in supporting facilities, and I guarantee you won't lose money!" Su Mu smiled.

"If we lose money, I'll come to you!" Zheng Mu said nonchalantly.

"Deal, we'll talk about this later. For now, consider this trip a vacation. I'll make sure you have a good time, eat well, drink well, and play well!" Su Mu laughed.

In fact, Su Mu had many plans in mind. Apart from the current plan for Heishan Town, the antique market in Xingtang County was a good starting point. If the antique market could be properly regulated, it would definitely be a profitable venture. Of course, these were matters for the future. The immediate priority was to ensure that the representatives from Giant Group and Hongfeng Aquatic had a good experience.

The road from Xingtang County to Heishan Town was difficult to travel. If not for the efforts of Luo's Construction in building the elementary school in Heishan Town, which involved some road improvements, the journey would have been even more challenging. Even so, the road was still bumpy in many sections, and the vehicles would jolt if driven too fast.

Zhang Zhen, sitting in the middle bus, felt the instability of the road and noticed the representatives' faces starting to show signs of discomfort. He inwardly sighed with frustration.