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As the weather turned cooler, Baliushu Township convened another special meeting regarding the Woven Art Festival.
Deputy Magistrate He, who oversees investment and recruitment, was the first to speak: "As of now, we have nearly completed the rental of advertising spaces, with a total cost of approximately 21.52 million yuan..."
Before this shocking news could fully sink in, Deputy Township Head Qiu Aimin dropped another bombshell: "Surrounding the main venue, we have set up over 1,100 exhibition booths, with booth fees ranging from 80 to 500 yuan per day. The rental rate has exceeded eighty percent, totaling over 1.75 million yuan, while other conference-related fees have amounted to around 240,000 yuan."
Because the current work is divided into different areas, Town mayor Jian Junzhan and secretary Wan Hongcai really do not have such comprehensive information. This is more than 20 million? The total fiscal revenue of Wenyuan for a year is just over one billion!
First there was surprise, and then everyone turned their attention to Qin Chizian.
Everyone understands that this news cannot be hidden from the county. The "self-financing" agreement that was originally signed, as long as the county says a word, is simply a piece of waste paper: no matter how much money, it cannot belong to you, Wan Hongcai and Jian Junzhan personally!
"If you dare to disobey, a mere appointment from the Organization Department could sever your ties with Baliushu completely!"
"Current management is not just about ruling people; it's about controlling them!"
He Hongmei nudged Qin Chizian with her arm. "At a critical moment, make a decision."
Wan Hongcai and Jian Junzhan, along with other deputy officials, were all watching with anticipation.
Qin Chizian spread his hands and said, "That's not how the accounts are calculated. What we see now is all income; we haven't accounted for expenses yet. For example, the booth fees and conference fees collected by Deputy Head Qiu require a significant investment of manpower and resources to ensure proper arrangements for food, accommodation, transportation, and booth management. All of these incur costs.
Especially the performers we hire; their fees represent the largest portion of our expenses."
"Deputy Magistrate He, we need to contact many advertising companies for design and production, renting their equipment and facilities. There are many places where money is spent. So, this amount of money is just a theoretical figure and has little relation to how much will actually be left..."
After the conference, Wan Hongcai and Jian Junzhan called Qin Chizian for a small meeting. Wan Hongcai said, "No one is foolish; with so much money, no matter how you calculate the costs, there will be a significant surplus..."
Jian Junzhan replied, "I have made some estimates of these figures, but I dare not say anything. If the county finds out and the leaders start to take an interest in this money, I would feel it is somewhat unreasonable! The amount is just too large!"
Qin Chizian said slowly, "The content of our meeting just now, maybe the leaders in the county have already grasped it..."
Both officials looked somewhat despondent. Yes, there are no secrets within the system. With so much money, it could help the county fill many gaps and solve many problems.
Wan Hongcai tapped the table, " Xiao Qin, since last year's economic planning, you are the real chief designer. Both Lao Jian and I have been working under your planning. Now, the three of us, you suggest an idea, and Lao Jian and I will take the lead!"
"With so much money, I, Old Wan, will never pocket a single cent for myself. But I must ensure that this money is spent on our Baliushu. We can't let those who have done nothing, and are even dragging their tails behind us, take advantage of it!"
Jian Junzhan also spoke up, "As an official, my duty is to benefit the people. I am a native of Baliushu, and I support Old Wan's opinion.
Thinking back now: when we were in trouble, we always complained and grumbled. After all the hard work to make some progress, there are those who come to pick the fruits or want to stab us in the back... My position as Town Mayor doesn't allow me to have a grand vision... Xiao Qin, if you have any ideas, just speak up. When someone from above comes down, I'll handle it!"
The three heads bumped together.
A few days later, Executive Deputy County Magistrate Wu Youshun and his team arrived at Baliushu Research. In the conference room, the leaders listened to the relevant reports. Wu Youshun spoke up, "Village Chief Jian, the fact that we can attract nearly a hundred well-known agricultural brands from across the country to Wenyuan shows that our investment promotion efforts are commendable. Normally, I wouldn't need to get involved in these matters, but to avoid any mistakes, the county would like to understand whether we can properly address the basic issues of accommodation and dining for so many out-of-town merchants coming here."
Jian Junzhan opened his notebook. "The overall arrangement is as follows: those who drive can stay in Wenyuan County Town or Wendong County City. A temporary floating bridge will be constructed by the provincial military over the Hunjiang River for safe passage to Wendong."
Wu Youshun pressed on, "According to your estimates, the daily attendance could exceed 100,000. Such a large number cannot simply be managed through basic crowd control. Have you considered what kind of impact it would have if these people are not properly accommodated? Will we even be able to hold next year's arts festival?"
Jian Junzhan organized his thoughts and shared the opinions he had repeatedly discussed with Qin Chizian. "Deputy County Magistrate Wu, during this time, we have mobilized the surrounding villages in Baliushu, encouraging farmers with the means to contribute to the arts festival in terms of food and lodging. So far, we have coordinated with over 500 households.
The accommodation for our higher-ups and attending merchants will be distributed among the relevant hotels and inns in Wenyuan and Wendong counties. Additionally, we have communicated with both Wendong and the public transport company in Wenyuan County; they will be adding commuter buses from Wendong to Baliushu during the festival."
Regarding the issue of meals, we have contacted ten villages specifically known for their chefs who prepare large dishes for weddings and other celebrations, as well as the chef teams from several restaurants in county. They will cook on-site, and town government will centrally purchase raw materials, distribute them uniformly, and plan distribution points to avoid potential crowding. As for the issues with existing restaurants, we will also organize regular inspections by the industry and commerce, Quality inspection, and other relevant departments to prevent problems with quality, price gouging, and other issues that may exploit or overcharge customers.
Office-led Director Zhang Wentian looked at Jian Junzhan and nodded in agreement, saying, "The preparations are quite thorough!"
However, Wu Youshun still remained silent, and finally turned to the main topic: "Um, I heard that our sponsorship this time is quite good..."
Jian Junzhan's expression remained unchanged as he said, "This is also one of the issues we are preparing to report to the County Committee and county government. According to our preliminary calculations, our total revenue has now exceeded 30 million."
Upon hearing this figure, Wu Youshun and Zhang Wentian exchanged glances, their eyes filled with excitement; this was a significant amount of money!
Jian Junzhan continued, "The primary schools and rural middle schools in Baliushu are mostly in disrepair. In some areas, the school buildings have even become dangerous. We have reported this to the county education committee and other relevant departments multiple times, but due to financial difficulties at the county level, they have responded that we should find ways to raise funds ourselves. After discussions within our township party committee and government, we have decided to allocate the surplus funds effectively. This will not only address the existing problems in education but also help alleviate some of the pressure on the county."
"Additionally, we have a report that, with the improving economic situation, after thorough investigation, we are prepared to invest in the development of Wendong Mountain..."
Deputy County Magistrate Wu interrupted, "Wendong Mountain is not like Bull's Horn Mountain; it's just a bare rocky hill. What is there to develop? Do you at Baliushu think that just because you have some money, you can recklessly spend it under the guise of investment? There are many areas in the county that need funding..."
He had completely forgotten that it was he who insisted on the "self-financing" proposal for Baliushu, and in case the funds ran out, Baliushu would have to resolve it on its own.
After Jian Junzhan finished speaking, he took out two thick documents. "Deputy County Magistrate Wu, this is the feasibility report for the development of Wendong Mountain. It has been evaluated by relevant experts from the province. The stones on Wendong Mountain can be used to make cement! We have submitted reports on this before; you should be aware of this matter and have signed off on it...
Once this project is launched, Wendong Mountain could transform into a treasure mountain, bringing leapfrog development to our county's overall economy! However, given our current financial situation, we likely cannot sustain it without support from the county."
Wu Youshun was a bit confused. After all the discussions, it turned out that not only could the county not take a single penny from Baliushu, but they also had to pay them a large sum!
He randomly picked up the report and glanced at it. "Alright, let's go back to the county and study this further," he said.
The debt collectors finally left. Jian Junzhan and Wan Hongcai exchanged glances, feeling a slight sense of relief.
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