Huo Wenting looked at Mayor Zhao, her expression calm.
"Mayor Zhao, Huo Group's investments have always received support and encouragement from the highest levels of the government. I hope you can support Huo Group as well, so that we can accomplish great things in Xue City and do some real good for the people."
"Of course." Mayor Zhao remained unmoved. "But the Chengwen District investment projects have already been reviewed and approved by higher authorities, and the original standard stipulated that local enterprises must account for no less than twenty-five percent of participation. So it is impossible for Huo Group to take everything."
Huo Wenting looked at Mayor Zhao. "Fine. I respect Xue City's overall local development plan. I want the remaining seventy-five percent. And the completed projects held by Great Sage and several others should already make up twenty-five percent, shouldn't they?"
Mayor Zhao said, "Great Sage Group, Qianfeng Group, Xiangyun Group, Houde Group... along with many other local and outside investment companies, have invested heavily in the shantytown redevelopment area. For every project you intend to take over, you will need to negotiate with and obtain consent from the relevant investors, then pass review and approval by the appropriate departments. Other than that, I have no objections. But!"
Mayor Zhao said, "Chengwen District is the highest priority among Xue City's ongoing projects. I will never allow anyone to use their market influence to suppress local enterprises."
Huo Wenting smiled. "Huo Group has always conducted business legally and compliantly. Please rest assured, Mayor Zhao."
Lu Chengwen narrowed his eyes.
You damned hag! So you mean the suppression to come will all be legal, and Huo Group won't even need to do it personally—leaving Mayor Zhao unable to touch you, right?
Lu Chengwen coughed. "I don't know about anyone else,