A little after nine.
County Party School courtyard.
The Land Rover, still carrying County Chief Jiang's scent on its seats and legs, drove into the courtyard, circled around a cluster of tables, chairs, and sunshades, and parked beneath the Office Building.
Xiao Hong said, "County Chief Dong."
Cheng Yujie said, "You're here?"
Zheng Dayou said, "County Chief Jiang mentioned yesterday..."
Gong Na said, "How are you feeling? Are you all right now?"
Dong Xuebin had arrived relatively late. By the time he got there, Zheng Dayou, Cheng Yujie, Gong Na, and the others had long since arrived. The moment he got out of the car, the Investment Bureau staff crowded around him, asking one question after another. Dong Xuebin could feel the warmth of their concern in their voices. He smiled faintly and greeted them all. "Thanks for your concern. I'm fine. I probably hadn't eaten all day yesterday, so my blood sugar was a little low. Plus, I hadn't been getting enough sleep for the past week. After eating well and getting some sleep, I'm all right today."
Zheng Dayou said, "If you can't manage, you should go back and rest. We've got things covered here."
Dong Xuebin waved a hand. "With such a major Signing Conference, how could I stay home? Don't say any more. I'm fine. How are things on your end?"
Cheng Yujie immediately said, "The venue has all been set up."
Dong Xuebin looked around. Even the podium had been built. "Not bad."
Zheng Dayou said, "Last night, I took some people and contacted the investors one by one again. We relayed our preferential policies. As for whether it'll work, I don't know."
Gong Na also reported on the situation.
Dong Xuebin said, "Good. I wasn't here yesterday, so everyone worked hard. Today is the