The next day at noon.
Liu Yutong's motorcade, carrying the Longxin team, drove into the territory of Lucheng, the provincial capital of HS Province.
Compared to an international metropolis like the Magic City, this city's atmosphere seemed much more modest. Qiu Ciyun sat beside Liu Yutong, flipping through the industrial infrastructure materials sent in advance by Lucheng, and frowned slightly.
"Director Liu, from the perspective of pure technical support and the existing industrial chain, the gap between Lucheng and the Magic City is not just a little bit. The traditional advantageous industries here are auto parts, building materials, and some agricultural product processing. There are very few high-tech enterprises, semiconductor-related industries are almost zero, and talent reserves must be built from scratch. Are we really going to consider building a factory here?"
For Liu Yutong to advance the Longxin project, she naturally couldn't bypass this newly recruited capable general. Qiu Ciyun's opinion was still very important to her, as he possessed rich experience in setting up factories.
Since Qiu Ciyun said Lucheng was unsuitable, any other boss might have just politely declined and stopped considering this place.
But Liu Yutong was different. HS Province was the base camp of the Wanlong Society, and in her heart, she still hoped the project could be established in her hometown.
She thought for a moment and said, "Let's see the situation first. After all, the leaders have kindly invited us, so it's hard to refuse. Let's hear what conditions they offer."
Hearing her say this, Qiu Ciyun could only nod. "Alright, let's take a look first. However, I personally hold reservations about this. The number of cities in the country that can meet our requirements for talent, industrial chains, and capital intensity can be counted on one hand. I'm afraid it will be difficult for Lucheng to come up with a truly competitive proposal."
In his heart, he had pretty much decided the nature of this trip to Lucheng: it was just a formality of social etiquette, and in the end, they would still return to the Magic City to continue negotiations.
The motorcade had just arrived at the highway toll station.
Su Mansu, the executive assistant sitting in the passenger seat, immediately reported, "Director Liu, look ahead. Those seem to be provincial vehicles."
Hearing this, Liu Yutong and Qiu Ciyun both looked forward.
They saw a neat motorcade parked imposingly by the side of the road outside the Lucheng toll station exit.
The grand display made even the Longxin team members, who were used to seeing big scenes, feel a jolt in their hearts.
Leading the way were three police motorcycles with flashing lights, followed by another three, making a total of six motorcycles responsible for escorting the front and rear. In addition, there were two police cars and two Coaster minibuses.
Among this motorcade was a black Audi with a white-background, black-letter license plate reading "XX0001." This was the exclusive vehicle of the top leader of HS Province, symbolizing the highest authority in the entire province.
At this time, about a dozen people in dark suits or administrative jackets were standing and waiting next to the motorcade. Obviously, they were leaders and relevant staff.
HS Province was using the highest standard of etiquette to welcome the arrival of Liu Yutong and the Longxin team.
Liu Yutong had thought that Uncle Li would take this meeting seriously, but she didn't expect him to take it to this extent. Not only did he personally come to the highway exit to greet them, but this standard far exceeded the usual reception for attracting investment.
Qiu Ciyun was also stunned. He obviously hadn't expected the display to be so grand and solemn. Even when Zhongxin was established in the Magic City back then, they had never enjoyed such a high-level treatment.
For a moment, he felt an indescribable emotion in his heart.
Liu Yutong took a soft breath and said, "Get ready to get out of the car."
Their motorcade had just driven out of the toll station and, guided by the duty officers, stopped next to the other motorcade.
Just as Liu Yutong pushed the car door open, before her feet even touched the ground, she saw the door of the "XX0001" Audi open at the same time.
A middle-aged man wearing an administrative jacket and exuding an elegant aura stepped out of the car. It was Li Xiaohui's father.
With an enthusiastic smile on his face, he strode toward Liu Yutong and reached out both hands.
"Yutong, you've had a hard journey!"
"We've finally been able to welcome you and the Longxin experts!"
Liu Yutong was also a bit overwhelmed. "Uncle Li, why did you come personally? This is too grand. How can we be worthy of this!"
"You are worthy, absolutely worthy!" Uncle Li let go of her hands, his smile undiminished, and looked at Zhao Tianyi, Qiu Ciyun, and the others who were getting out of the cars behind Liu Yutong.
"The Longxin project concerns the national strategy, the future of the industry, and also the transformation and development of our HS Province. On behalf of the HS Provincial Party Committee, the Provincial Government, and the people of the whole province, I welcome Chairman Liu Yutong and all the experts of the Longxin team to visit Lucheng for inspection and guidance!"
His words were powerful and equally very sincere!
Qiu Ciyun stood behind and to the side of Liu Yutong, looking at this high-ranking provincial official in front of him, and his heart also wavered a bit. If the conditions were right, it seemed it wasn't impossible to consider Lucheng.
Just for this sincerity, it was worth considering.
Liu Yutong then introduced Qiu Ciyun to Uncle Li. "Uncle Li, this is the head of our Longxin project, Qiu Ciyun, President Qiu."
Uncle Li had obviously done his homework and knew this person's weight in the semiconductor industry. He gave him another enthusiastic handshake. "Welcome, welcome! I've admired you for a long time! With President Qiu joining Longxin, it is truly like adding wings to a tiger."
If he previously had a trace of worry in his heart about whether Liu Yutong, a young junior, could really pull off a high-difficulty project like Longxin, then after seeing with his own eyes that Liu Yutong could actually recruit an industry-recognized practical master like Qiu Ciyun under her command, that last trace of worry vanished into thin air in an instant.
This girl not only had courage, but her vision and methods were even more impressive! This greatly increased his confidence in the future of the Longxin project.
Qiu Ciyun quickly replied modestly, "You flatter me, sir."
Uncle Li then shook hands and exchanged pleasantries with the other members of the Wanlong Society one by one, and then invited Liu Yutong, "Yutong, get in my car. I'll take you to see something."
Liu Yutong nodded. "Alright!"
After getting into the car with the 001 license plate.
Uncle Li joked, "Yutong, I'm afraid this car isn't as comfortable to sit in as yours. I'm sorry to wrong you."
Liu Yutong: "Uncle Li, I actually feel that sitting in your car is steadier and more reassuring."
Uncle Li: "Hahaha... You girl, you really know how to talk!"
After the motorcade left in an orderly manner.
Liu Yutong looked at the formation of the police motorcycle escort outside the window and said again, "Uncle Li, your welcoming display today really startled me. It's a bit too much of a fuss."
Uncle Li smiled. "I don't think this is making a fuss. I just want to show my greatest sincerity."
"Little Yutong, right now it's just the two of us, both family. I won't beat around the bush with you. I am determined to get the Longxin project! I know you just came from the Magic City. The conditions there are good, the foundation is thick, and every aspect is very strong. It's completely incomparable to our Lucheng. I still have this self-awareness."
"However, we have one thing that the Magic City might not be able to give, and that is the unreserved, do-or-die determination, and the sincerity to exhaust the strength of the entire province to escort and protect this project for you!"
"If our hardware is lacking, we will make up for it with our utmost sincerity and the best policies. If there is no supply chain, we will build one from scratch around Longxin. If we are short on talent, we will search the entire province, the whole country, and even the globe to help you find it. Our city of Lucheng has good universities too, such as Longke University and the University of Technology. I will personally coordinate with these schools to train more professionals in the relevant fields."
"Of course, everything I just said—what is that phrase you young people use nowadays... right, 'making empty promises'! It is all still a bit abstract."
"But today, I don't intend to just feed you empty words. I am going to take you somewhere right now."
Liu Yutong asked curiously, "Where to?"
Uncle Li chuckled. "To the home we have prepared for Longxin!"
