In name only: I will break the chess game in Handong

Director Tan looked at Chen Luo with curiosity, while Elder Xu began to introduce him directly.

"Chen Luo, this is the leader's full-time secretary and office director, Tan Zhi, Director Tan."

"Hello, Director Tan!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Luo stepped forward and extended his hands. Director Tan smiled and shook hands with Chen Luo.

"Comrade Chen Luo, although this is our first meeting, the leaders have mentioned you quite often, so we've known each other for a long time!"

Now that we've met, I realize what the leader said was true!

Both of them were at the same level, but Tan Zhi's position was rather special, so it was normal for Chen Luo to show him some respect.

Without delay, Chen Luo and Old Xu stepped into the courtyard under the guidance of Director Tan. Old Xu was obviously not visiting for the first time and was already familiar with the place, while Chen Luo was first greeted by the fragrant aroma of winter plum blossoms in the courtyard.

The courtyard house was simply decorated, but there were several wintersweet trees in the middle, their flowers in full bloom. It was December, and it had snowed just last night. The snowflakes mixed with the plum blossoms created a delightful scene.

Passing through the archway, the light from the main room illuminated the way in the night. Director Tan first went to the door and gently knocked.

"Sir, Secretary Xu and Comrade Chen Luo have arrived."

"Come in!"

The air inside was heavy. Director Tan looked at Old Xu and Chen Luo and said, "Secretary Xu, Comrade Chen Luo, please come in!"

With great care, Director Tan pushed the door open, and Chen Luo and Old Xu entered the room. After the two went in, Director Tan gently closed the door without making a sound.

The interior decoration style is retro, but of course there are also modern appliances.

The main room is a large hall with several genuine leather sofas. A kind-looking elderly man, around sixty years old and wearing glasses, sits quietly in the room.

"Boss, I've brought Chen Luo with me."

Mr. Xu did not stand on ceremony and sat down directly on the sofa next to the leader.

"Hello, leader, I am Chen Luo!"

Chen Luo stood ramrod straight!

The old man first looked Chen Luo up and down, then turned to Old Xu and asked, "Old Xu, are you satisfied with Chen Luo's work?"

"Haha, I'm very satisfied!"

"I'm glad you're satisfied, Chen Luo. Sit down and let's talk."

Having been given permission to sit down, Chen Luo readily sat in the chair opposite the leader and Elder Xu.

"Comrade Chen Luo, Director Xiao has provided us with the information regarding your report, but the specific details are still not very clear, which we understand. Now, please tell us more about Dongsheng's specific overseas investments."

The leader is very busy and doesn't have time for reminiscing; let's get straight to the point.

Chen Luo nodded and said, "Okay, leader. Currently, Dong Sheng's overseas capital valuation is around 480 billion US dollars. Of course, the valuation is not very important. What is important is that the industries invested in by our holding company, AMY Investment, are very special."

This includes new energy, lithography machines and chip manufacturing, CNC systems, tunnel boring machines, communication systems, industrial machine tools, and so on.

Currently, these important projects are all being researched and developed by AMY itself at its own expense through several research institutes established overseas, and they are basically at the forefront of the world!

Upon hearing this, the leader became somewhat uneasy.

"Are lithography machines and chips ready for mass production at present?"

This is what the leadership cares about most.

"can!"

Chen Luo's single word made the leader unable to suppress his smile any longer.

"Great! In recent years, our country has been importing hundreds of billions of chips every year. We are being held back by others in terms of core technologies. I never expected that you would make such a big achievement overseas without making a sound!"

"He's truly young and promising!"

Chen Luo continued, "Leader, it's not difficult to transfer overseas research institutes to invest in and build factories in China for mass production. The challenge is how to secretly transfer them back to China without letting other countries know about the connection with AMY Company."

Currently, AMY also holds shares in some high-quality overseas companies, and the annual dividends and profits from the stock market are sufficient to support the continued research of these research institutes...

It's not that my husband and I are unwilling to spend the money; we just want to continue using overseas funds to support the research at the institute.

Upon hearing this, the leader shook his head.

"This is basically impossible. Once it is transferred back to China, foreign countries will definitely notice AMY's connection with these industries and launch an investigation. It's only a matter of time before they find out about it in China."

My suggestion is a "golden cicada shedding its shell" strategy: the government will help you bring all the industry and research institutes back to the country. As for the other shares you hold, cash out if appropriate, and quickly transfer the remaining shares through other means if you still want to hold them.

Chen Luo was already quite satisfied with this.

"Thank you, leader! However, there is one thing I might need the country's support for."

"Okay, go ahead!"

"After these industries are transferred back to China, I plan to settle them all in Lüzhou and build an industrial park."

After all, they are all配套 (matching/complementing) products; they can't be too scattered.

"No problem! I agree."

These are all your and your husband's businesses.

However, public and private are separate matters, and the government needs to hold controlling stakes in important industries such as lithography machines and chips.

Of course, we won't worry about you two suffering losses; the government will purchase them at market price.

Chapter 113 Luzhou Welcomes a Development Opportunity

Chen Luo really didn't care much about money.

"Boss, according to market prices, the money will ultimately be used by my wife and me to invest in the development of the western mountainous areas."

Upon hearing this, Old Xu chimed in, "That's really true. Over the years, the couple's annual profit from Dongsheng in China has been around several hundred billion yuan, apart from donations to Peking University."

The rest of their investments have been primarily in charitable causes, including schools in the western mountainous regions, sponsoring impoverished students, hospitals, and even rural roads.

"I've heard about this, but we still have to give it when it's due; it's a rule that can't be broken."

With the leader making the final decision, Chen Luo stopped worrying about it.

"Since you've already spoken, my husband and I will take the money. But could you please approve a quota for the construction of a university?"

I want to bring this money and the capital I've cashed out overseas back to China to build a university in Lüzhou, specifically to house research institutes.

These research institutes cannot keep poaching talent from overseas; they ultimately need to cultivate their own talent.

"This plan is good!"

"But shouldn't you two discuss this?" The leader looked at Chen Luo with a half-smile. Many people in China who held higher positions than Chen Luo couldn't see through the power of money. He was afraid that Chen Luo would regret it in the future.

Chen Luo shook his head.

"Boss, to be honest, my wife and I like money, but we already have more than we can spend. If we keep it, it's just a number."

"Everyone should leave something behind in their lifetime. Our greatest wish, as husband and wife, is to contribute to the great rejuvenation of this country and this nation!"

"Great! That's a very high level of awareness!"

Compared to some of our cadres, Comrade Chen Luo, you, as a young man, put them to shame!

"In that case, we'll handle this as a special case."

I agree to the plan to build a university in Lüzhou. You submit a report, and I will have Comrade Hao Yi approve it.

As for the industrial park, you should apply for national-level status directly after you return to Handong. I'll ask the National Development and Reform Commission to expedite the review and approval process!

In addition to these, I will propose at the meeting in a few days that Luzhou be upgraded to a second-tier fiscal level, and that special funds be provided to support the construction of the Luzhou Industrial Park!

Upon hearing this, Chen Luo immediately stood up with a solemn expression.

"Leader, Mr. Xu, thank you both for your support!"

Chen Luo's ninety-degree bow brought a light to the eyes of the two old people, and their gazes towards Chen Luo softened.

"Old Xu, Chen Luo, you haven't eaten yet, have you?"

"Xiao Tan, make the arrangements!"

Upon hearing this, Director Tan outside quickly responded and made the arrangements.

After finishing their meal, Chen Luo and Old Xu left by car. In the car, Old Xu stared at Chen Luo without blinking.

"Ahem, Mr. Xu, your gaze is giving me the creeps..."

"Don't interrupt. You're quite something, kid. You've quietly amassed hundreds of billions of dollars in capital. It wouldn't be wrong to say you're the richest man in the country in the open."

"Um...would you like me to get you some?"

"Get lost, trying to bribe this old man? I don't care. I can't even spend all the salary the country gives me, who needs your money that's meant to be used to build the country?"

Chen Luo felt a warm glow from those words.

"When you return to Handong, you need to pay more attention to the affairs of Luzhou. After the New Year, I plan to transfer Huang Ming to Handong to serve as the president of the High Court and deputy secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission. Let him take on more responsibilities in the Political and Legal Affairs Commission. What do you think?"

When this matter is brought up, Chen Luo has no reason to disagree.

"This is a good thing. People's energy is limited. I need to devote a lot of energy to the construction of Luzhou. I'm afraid I won't be able to handle the work of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission in a timely manner. I have no objection to having Comrade Huang Ming help me!"

"It's good that you agree. Don't worry, Huang Ming is reasonable and he will listen to you. In a few years, once he is familiar with the work of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, you will be able to relieve yourself of your burden."

Only Chen Luoxu and the driver were in the car, and the driver pretended not to hear what they were saying...

The car went straight back to Old Xu's house, where Chen Luo stayed for the night.

It's 9:30 p.m.

Chen Luo took out his phone and called his wife.

"Hey honey, are the two little ones asleep?"

"I just went to sleep. How was your trip to Beijing?"

"It went very smoothly! The State Council will contact you to handle the matter of AMY's industries returning to China, but we need to act quickly."

"Yes, I've been preparing for this period of time, so there won't be any problems."

Chen Luo finally went to sleep after hanging up the phone.

The next morning, Chen Luo took the earliest flight back to Handong.

As soon as he got off the plane, Liu Mingyu and his driver greeted him at the airport. After getting into the car, Liu Mingyu said, "Secretary Chen, the provincial party committee meeting at 2:30 pm requires your attendance. There are also some documents from the Political and Legal Affairs Commission that need your signature. The Luzhou Municipal Party Committee meeting tomorrow morning has also been arranged."