freenovelworld Chapter 708 Drinking Contest 2
Chapter 708 Drinking Contest 2
As if he could see through Tian Fengyi's thoughts, Qi Tongwei said indignantly: "I don't know which newspaper wrote it last time, saying that we at Beishan have tens of billions in our accounts and are extremely wealthy.
Yes, I admit that we in Wenshan have billions of dollars, but these are not the government’s money.
Most of it is investors' money. They want to see the project within a deadline, so I dare not spend a penny.
Because this concerns the government's credibility. If investors' money is taken away, which company will dare to invest in the future? Mayor Tian, don't you think so?
Tian Fengyi smiled, as if asking, "Guess whether I believe it or not."
Qi Tongwei continued his performance, "In addition, there is the 'relief fund' allocated by the central government last time, which is over ten billion.
This money cannot be touched.
The security fund for 400,000 people also shoulders the burden of Beishan's development.
If I dare to spend a penny carelessly, I will be jointly investigated by the Central Committee and the Provincial Committee tomorrow.
Even these installments were funded by the people of Beishan City who tightened their belts.
Mayor Tian, I have already paid the basics for you. It's not that I don't want to pay it all at once, but I really have no other choice."
Tian Fengyi really admired Qi Tongwei. He had never won a political debate in front of him.
He waved his hand and said, "Okay, okay, Comrade Tongwei, stop complaining.
Since we have a dispute, let's resolve it over the dinner table today.
I have a request. If we win, you can settle Beishan’s debt in one lump sum. How about that?”
Qi Tongwei looked hesitant. "This isn't a good idea. What if I lose? How about betting on something else?"
Tian Fengyi provoked him, "Hey, Comrade Tongwei, we're all sitting at the table, with so many comrades watching us. Can you show some passion? How can you give up before it even starts?"
Qi Tongwei smiled and said, "That's not what I meant. I meant what if you lose."
Tian Fengyi was stunned at first, and it took him a long time to react, as if he had just heard a huge joke. "Okay, okay, Comrade Tongwei, it's great that you have confidence. How about this, if you win, this account will be written off, okay?"
"Mayor Tian, does what you said count?"
"Of course I do. With so many comrades here, how can I regret it?"
Qi Tongwei said: "Okay, I'll take it.
But I think it's a bit unfair to you to gamble like this.
Because this money originally belongs to you. Although I don’t owe it to you, it is still my Beishan’s debt.
If we only use your money to gamble, people will laugh at us Beishan for not being able to afford to lose."
Tian Fengyi was startled and asked, "What good suggestions does Comrade Tongwei have?"
"My suggestion is that if we win, the account will be written off. If you win, we'll settle your account immediately. Besides that, whether you win or lose, we'll give you a large order."
"What big order?"
"Coal! And food!"
It is winter now, and the steel industry in Beishan is gradually recovering, so the demand for coal has also increased.
Originally, Qi Tongwei wanted to increase purchases in Tianzhou, but Sha Ruijin has been rectifying the coal mining industry in Tianzhou, which has led to high supply prices and frequent shortages. Therefore, Qi Tongwei recently set his sights on Wenshan.
This time he came here with the idea of discussing this job.
As for food, the situation is the same. One reason is winter, and the other is that the price of food in Beishan has risen sharply recently, which is already 10% higher than in previous years.
It seems that the price has increased from one dollar to one dollar, without any obvious signs.
But from a macro perspective, there are 50 million people in the city. Even if each person eats one kilogram of food a day, that would be million kilograms a day, or %. The daily outflow of funds for food in Beishan City is .
That’s 15 million a month, not including shipping costs, losses and other things.
Counting these, it’s close to 20 million a month.
As mayor, he has to find a solution.
Now the opportunity is here. If we can establish a long-term procurement contract with Wenshan, we can save a lot of money every month.
Tian Fengyi waved his hand: "No problem."
Qi Tongwei added: "But if we win, you have to give me a good price for this purchase."
"Okay, okay, how about I give you a price that's 10% lower than the market price?" Tian Fengyi said casually.
He didn't believe that Qi Tongwei drank a lot. Even if he could drink three or four kilograms of alcohol, he would be defeated when facing so many strong soldiers.
So I didn't bother to make a fuss about it.
Qi Tongwei praised: "Mayor Tian is so generous!"
It’s settled, and the drinking contest officially begins.
Qi Tongwei has never had a good drink since he came to Hanjiang. Luo Qian is strict with him at home, and he doesn't have any drinking buddies, so he doesn't drink much.
Outside, he is the mayor, and no one dares to drink with him unless he is entertaining superiors.
His superiors are all provincial and ministerial leaders, and it is impossible for them to drink with him all night long, which has led to Qi Tongwei's talent not being well-known.
After receiving a signal from Tian Fengyi, the leading cadres of Wenshan first attacked Qi Tongwei and began to circle.
Eight people took turns to toast, and the first round of eight glasses of wine left the female mayor Xia Ying seriously injured and on the verge of collapse.
In this state, he would probably fall down if he lost half a pound.
Tian Fengyi became even more proud, and pretended to accuse his comrades: "You guys, treat female comrades gently. Now, when we toast to female comrades later, it must be two to one."
Even so, Xia Ying didn't last past the second round.
Next, Qi Tongwei had no choice but to stand up and block the wine for Xia Ying.
The Wenshan cadres were not only not unhappy, but were very happy.
In this way, Qi Tongwei could be given two glasses of wine every time.
The atmosphere was very high due to the influence of alcohol.
Two hours passed quickly as they toasted each other and the dishes were replaced. Only then did everyone slow down their drinking.
Looking at the sideboard next to it, there are already more than a dozen bottles of "Longteng Sihai" on it.
On average, each person drank at least eight taels of wine, and Qi Tongwei drank at least two kilograms, because he would counterattack Tian Fengyi from time to time.
After drinking eight taels of wine, everyone at the table, except Qi Tongwei, had flushed faces and wandering eyes. On the other hand, the people on Qi Tongwei's side were even worse off.
Xia Ying has been forced to leave the front line, and several department-level cadres are almost on the verge of collapse.
Apart from Qi Tongwei, only Zhu Hongwen was in good shape.
Tian Fengyi, who had drunk over a pound of alcohol, swayed, raised his thumb, and said with a thick tongue, "Tongwei, it's no wonder... you were promoted... so quickly. Just looking at your drinking capacity, you're simply... a natural leader." He pointed at the other Beishan cadres at the table and said, "But... these comrades of yours... are no match for us. From now on... we'll just have to offend them."
Qi Tongwei's face was calm: "Mayor Tian, I am now risking my life for a gentleman. You guys just took the lead, now it's our turn. Comrade Hong Wen, let's fight a few rounds too. We can't let Comrade Wenshan look down on us."
"Yes!"
Zhu Hongwen stood up, picked up the wine glass, and walked to Tian Fengyi with unsteady steps. "Mayor Tian, this is my toast to you. Thank you for your warm hospitality."