I was reborn without dreams

Chapter 34 Working Together, Moving Forward Hand in Hand

It's not like Zhang Da'an is just "yawning like a toad"; there must be a reason for his boastful tone.

Is there a problem with Qiu Jianmin constantly talking about benefits, cooperation, and various tax reductions and preferential policies? No problem.

However, this is what Zhang Da'an deserves. It is in line with the basic economic development principles of Jiangkou Province in its major county-level economies, including the protection of talent, which is also in line with this general principle.

This is why economic development zones are being established everywhere now. The "economic development zone" platform is not only meant to attract investment and develop the local economy, but also to protect talent.

Is this all Zhang Da'an has to do?
He was the top scorer in the college entrance examination, and the top scorer in the national college entrance examination in 4696. He not only received commendations from the Shazhou City Education Bureau, but also from the Education Bureaus of Wudu City and Jiangkou Province.

This honor is worthless to Zhang Da'an, but Qiu Jianmin dares to say it's worthless?
Without a Zhang Da'an who is like a "heaven-sent genius," Qiu Jianmin, at his age and with his resume, should be sitting on the sidelines waiting to retire, instead of pretending to brag to him here.

This is just trying to fool people.

If Zhang Da'an went to the neighboring Shanghu City, a top scorer in the college entrance examination from the Wudu City would be enough to "show off his power," and there would be no need for Qiu Jianmin to come and ramble on.

The "old company commander" was also a "veteran," and after Zhang Da'an's question exposed him, he just smiled awkwardly and continued, "If you go to Shanghu City, wouldn't that be the death of me..."

"Uncle, we're all family, there's no need to beat around the bush with me."

Zhang Da'an's hand trembled, and he lifted the fishing rod, hooking a large crucian carp. He casually tossed it into the bucket and continued fishing with earthworms, saying, "My thinking is very simple. As long as the service is good, everything else is negotiable. If the city's state-owned assets management company wants to invest some money, ten or twenty million, I have no objection."

"Approximately how many shares?"

"Twenty million, ten percent."

"Isn't that a bit too little?"

"Do you think I need your 20 million? I collected over 40 million in tuition fees in just one summer."

"..."

Although Zhang Da'an was not friendly at all, Qiu Jianmin did not mind. This was the proper way for family members to discuss things. Now that Qiu Jianmin has retired, whether his benefits can be improved depends on the results of "Zhang An Education", "Xin Dongwei Port Middle School" and "Top Scholar Accompanying Class" in the next two years.

This kind of meteoric rise to success is something you might only encounter once in your lifetime.

If it weren't for his camaraderie with Zhang Zhengdong, he wouldn't have had a chance at all.

Zhang Da'an invested 20 million yuan in "Zhang An Education" and acquired a 10% stake. From a purely economic perspective, he still "lost out"; but if you consider the multi-dimensional benefits, it's just right.

Shazhou City has benefited from the great development of the times. Education was once a weak point, but now that weakness may not be so great. For many people, this is a win-win or even multi-win situation.

Based on Zhang An Education's revenue last year and this year, an estimated 200 million yuan is not much. In terms of this year's revenue, in addition to 43.3 million yuan in tuition fees and wholesale of various forms of teaching materials and publications, it is not a problem to sell more than 8 million yuan worth of materials in the second half of this year.

A single middle school entrance exam study material can easily cost a school 160,000 yuan, and that's based on the brand premium of last year's top scorer. This year, in addition to the college entrance exam study materials, the brand premium of the top scorer will only be higher, not lower.

With revenue exceeding 50 million, these days anyone is a big shot in their own right. In a county-level economy, a stomp of their foot will at least be heard by the city.

It's only because Zhang Da'an is too young that we can't put him to the "alcohol test".

He's a minor, only seventeen years old. Where can he go to seek justice?

There aren't many ways to "test" Zhang Da'an; at least in most people's eyes, Zhang Da'an's aura is still relatively upright.

People have unrealistic expectations of "cultured people".

“Directly investing in ‘Zhang An Education’ is probably not a good idea; it wouldn’t have a good impact…” “Then let’s form a joint venture with ‘Xin Dongwei Port Middle School’ to establish an education company, with my uncle serving as the general manager. That shouldn’t be a problem, right?”

"Ok?"

"What? My uncle is in his prime, and you won't even give him this small chance to improve?"

"..."

At this moment, the "old company commander" was filled with awe. He finally realized that the young man in front of him was cunning beyond ordinary people, and quite sly.

If we could turn back time to when Zhang Zhengdong was the principal of Dongweigang Middle School, this country bumpkin principal of a lousy school would never have become a deputy director in his lifetime.

Now things are different. He serves as the general manager of the newly established directly affiliated education company in his capacity as the head of the private education department. This is reasonable and no one finds anything wrong with it.

This general manager could even be the principal of Xindongwei Port Middle School.

He still looks like the principal, but the situation is quite different.

The original Dongweigang Middle School was a livestock pen that misled students; the new Dongweigang Middle School is the Jixia Academy, blessed by the "God of Literature".

Isn't it normal for the Jixia Academy to expand in size?
Even if we only consider tuition revenue, it's over 40 million a year, at least it's over 40 million now, making it unparalleled in the entire city.

Based on the matching of development scale and test scores, there is no doubt that Xindongwei Port Middle School will take the lead in progressing to a level that Zhang Zhengdong's level cannot match.

So, when the time comes, will Xindongweigang Middle School be downgraded, or will Zhang Zhengdong be promoted?
Although Section Chief Zhang didn't put in the effort, the school did.

Passive progress is inevitable, and the adjustment of the level of the directly affiliated education company is also inevitable. In the end, the process involves the city's inspection, review, and then reporting and notification.

In subsequent operations, Shazhou City still has some connections. How could a county-level city snatch port construction and a bonded zone from a prefecture-level city without having something special?

"Zhengdong is truly lucky to have a nephew like you."

"Sir, you have no objections, right?"

"I have no objection at all. I'm retired and I still want to come over and visit often."

"You're not here to visit; we're the ones who should be here to wish you a Happy New Year during holidays."

Zhang Da'an knew that Qiu Jianmin was already interested. He had wanted to leave something for Zhang Zhengdong before, but it was really too difficult. Zhang Zhengdong was not capable enough. Being the head of the private education department was already the limit for him.

Things are different now. Qiu Jianmin can still cause trouble. He is Zhang Zhengdong's "old company commander" and also has his "old regimental commander" in the city. Although he has gone to clean up the mess in the government office, it doesn't matter.

It all depends on human effort.

After Qiu Jianmin left happily, Uncle Zhang asked his nephew, "Zhang An, doesn't this seem a bit like 'collusion between officials and businessmen'?"

"What nonsense are you talking about, Uncle? This is a collaboration between the government and businesses to contribute to the development of local education. It's a cooperative effort, how come it sounds so distorted in your mouth? Besides, government-private partnerships are a policy. You can doubt my character, but you can't doubt the country, can you?"

"is it?"

"Isn't it?"

"All right……"

(End of this chapter)