Chapter 306: First contact with cultural tourism projects
On Saturday night, Luo Yang arrived at the appointment on time.
"Mr. Luo, let me introduce you. This is my high school classmate Zheng Xinwu, who works at the Tourism Bureau."
Min Liqing enthusiastically introduced his classmate: "He also serves as the deputy director of the West Mountain Scenic Area Management Committee."
There are two scenic area management committees in Yang City, one covering the Taihu Scenic Area and the other covering the western mountains. Both are bureau-level structures. If one can serve as a deputy director concurrently, he must have started as a deputy in the Tourism Bureau.
Anyway, there is nothing wrong with calling him Director Zheng.
After a round of greetings, Luo Yang took Sun Jingyu to their seats.
Yes, Luo Yang brought this silly guy with him to the dinner party this time.
There is really no one on hand at the moment, just like the registration of Sunshine Electronics, and now Sun Hanhan is also helping the boss do a lot of chores.
This director of the board's office has a bit of a jack of all trades.
"When Li Qing called me and told me that Hu Ge's signing press conference would be held in Shanghai, I was disappointed for a while."
For someone like Zheng Xinwu, adjusting the topic of a dinner party is an easy task.
He smiled and said to Luo Yang: "In the end, he first criticized and then praised me, saying that Mr. Luo has other entertainment resources and is very interested in Yang City's tourism industry. Good man, I was willing to be ripped off by him for this dinner!"
“In fact, I was also inspired by this.”
Luo Yang was not at all reserved and responded with a smile: "I went to Hengdian for some cooperation before and found that this small town nestled in the mountains has become very prosperous because of the film and television base industry. Last year alone, the tourism industry revenue reached about 50 billion yuan."
"Yes, I've been to that place too. There's really no transportation, no special features, but they created a film and television base out of thin air."
Zheng Xinwu also said with emotion: "The 50 billion you mentioned is just a rough figure. Our bureau has investigated in the past and found that tourists usually stay in Hengdian for two or three days. The economic effects of accommodation, catering and other industries driven by this are immeasurable. This is truly benefiting ordinary people."
“In fact, we have had opportunities around us.”
Luo Yang is not afraid to expose his shortcomings: "When the Three Kingdoms was being filmed, a Three Kingdoms City film and television base was built on the edge of Taihu Lake. Later, Water Margin City and Tang City were once the benchmarks of domestic film and television bases. But when I went there to visit when I was in high school, there were very few tourists and even weeds grew on the ground."
“What a pity!”
Zheng Xinwu certainly knew the process of rise and fall better than Luo Yang.
This is only half of the sentence, the rest is very meaningful.
Luo Yang was not stupid enough to ask the reason just because of his curiosity, so he changed the subject and said, "Similarly, when I was in the Magic City, I often encountered something that I couldn't figure out."
"Oh, what is it that has puzzled Mr. Luo?"
"There are many tourist distribution centers in Shanghai. I noticed that the attractions departing from there are all one-day tours. I looked at the destination out of curiosity."
Luo Yang smiled bitterly and said: "Yang City still has those natural scenic spots that we have been familiar with since childhood. For decades, there have been no new ones. On the contrary, next door, man-made scenic spots have been built one after another, and the tourism industry is thriving."
Gee.
Logically speaking, as the leader of Yang City Tourism Bureau, Zheng Xinwu should be somewhat embarrassed.
Just look at Sun Jingyu’s anxious expression and you’ll know that in her opinion, her boss shouldn’t say this in front of the leader!
Some people say it is self-deprecation and self-mockery, while others say it is exposing one's shortcomings.
To Lord Sun's surprise, Zheng Xinwu burst into laughter after hearing this.
"Alas, there is nothing we can do about it. Several city leaders have had to work hard to develop industry because of the ranking of GDP among the top 100 counties in the country. If any leader loses the ranking, he will be criticized by the local people."
How can GDP growth be increased faster by developing tourism than by developing large-scale industries?
"They have received strong support from above, both in terms of policy and funding."
Zheng Xinwu curled his lips and said, "In our city, the Tourism Bureau was born by a stepmother. It's almost the same, if not completely self-reliant."
This is the mentality of the people in Yangshi.
My tourism industry is not as good as our neighbor's, but my economy is great, with developed industries and high per capita income.
He makes fun of himself without any shame.
As the waiter brought the food, the topic came to an end.
After a few drinks, Zheng Xinwu got to the point: "I wonder what type of tourism industry Mr. Luo wants to develop?"
“It is still just an idea and there is no specific business plan.”
Luo Yang said honestly: "Because of the policies and attention in our city, I thought in reverse. If I really want to integrate the resources at hand and start a larger investment project in my hometown, then I will be the only one."
After hearing the first half of the sentence, Zheng Xinwu was stunned for a moment.
After hearing all of this, he immediately burst into laughter: "Boss Luo, your idea is absolutely amazing. If you really want a big project, the investment doesn't need to be much, at least 5000 million. Our Tourism Bureau will definitely escort you and protect you as the only one!"
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone at the table burst into laughter.
"During this period of time, I plan to walk more in the western mountains and look for places with beautiful scenery."
After laughing, Luo Yang continued: "Being the first to try something new will benefit you. You can pick the best place, and no one will grab it yet!"
"I'll find a local person from the scenic area management committee to accompany Mr. Luo around."
Zheng Xinwu nodded and said, "I'm not bragging, there are many places with beautiful scenery. If we really build them, they will definitely not be worse than the famous scenic spots next door."
“It’s naturally good to have local people guiding us.”
Luo Yang picked up the wine glass: "Thank you Director Zheng for your care!"
After a glass of wine, Luo Yang asked an important question of concern.
"Director Zheng, there is something that worries me. I wonder if the city or the bureau has paid attention to it?"
"Oh?" Zheng Xinwu put down the cup and looked at Luo Yang: "What do you think?"
"The mountainous area to our west should be karst geology, right?"
Just one sentence hit the nail on the head. Zheng Xinwu understood why Luo Yang asked this question without him having to say anything else.
Creating tourist attractions, water shortage!
Mountains and rivers, mountains but no water, that is the biggest problem.
The characteristic of karst geology is underground caves, which means that surface water cannot be retained and will seep into the underground.
In addition to using water for scenery, water is also needed in the actual operation of the scenic area. Water is the source of life and industry!
"Mr. Luo, you haven't been to the western mountains for a long time, right?"
Before Luo Yang could continue asking questions, and before Zheng Xinwu could reply, Min Liqing interrupted.
"At the end of the year before last, a medium-sized reservoir was built in the western mountains with a storage capacity of more than 3000 million cubic meters!"
"Really!"
Luo Yang showed a pleasantly surprised expression on his face, and at the same time apologized to Zheng Xinwu: "Director Zheng, I really didn't know about this. If there is such a reservoir, most of the problems will not exist."
"Normal. Not to mention that Mr. Luo is developing outside, even the local people in Yang City, who are not from the west, don't know this information very often."
Zheng Xinwu asked Sun Jingyu with a smile: "Xiao Sun is also a local of Yang City, right? Did you know about the construction of the reservoir before?"
Sun Jingyu immediately shook his head.
Even if I knew it now, I would still shake my head.
Nodding would be a slap on her boss's face. She is naive, but not stupid.
"In fact, this is not what Mr. Luo should focus on."
Zheng Xinwu could see that Luo Yang was really interested in investing in the tourism industry, otherwise he would not have mentioned the water issue specifically.
So he also gave some advice, saying, "Most of the western mountainous areas are forestry lands, which are quite troublesome to approve. In addition, when transferring mountain lands, it is inevitable to deal with local villages. Unlike the plains, the people in the mountains are more tough."
This is already quite implicit.
Listen to others and eat enough.
Luo Yang nodded and said, "Thank you Director Zheng for reminding me. I will contact the land and forestry system in advance to learn about the relevant procedures. As for the land acquisition, it is relatively easier to deal with the village. It is best to contact the village party secretary."
In rural areas, how can a weak person become the village party secretary?
Things are a little better now, but about ten years ago, the village party secretary was promoted through fighting.
"I feel relieved when you say that!"
After hearing this, Zheng Xinwu immediately knew that Luo Yang was also a smart man, not the kind of person who had high expectations but poor skills.
The more pragmatic the partner is, the more reliable the project investment will be.
The atmosphere of this dinner became even better.
The dinner ended around 8:30.
Because the relationship was not close enough, there was naturally no talk of a second game. The two sides exchanged a few words at the hotel entrance and then left separately.
"Chairman, I'll drive for you."
Sun Hanhan took the initiative to reach out for the car keys.
"No need, I called Zhao Jiang to come and drive."
"Oh!"
Sun Hanhan was a little disappointed.
Gee.
Although Jiang Fan knew that he was having dinner with people from the Tourism Bureau tonight, who would dare to bet that she would sneak out of the house and wait for him to come back?
A woman who has tasted the sweetness of life cannot be judged by common sense.
I haven't seen videos frequently circulated in the later era of self-media development. Doing it in the car is considered civilized behavior. In universities, there are people who do it directly on the lawn of the playground or on the wooden chairs on the sidewalk.
Let Sun Jingyu take me back. Isn't this life-threatening?
"Did you leave Director Zheng's phone number just now?"
Before Zhao Jiang came over, Luo Yang gave instructions: "He will send someone to contact you later. You should go to the west mountain more often on weekends, take more photos, and summarize them for me every week."
"Okay, I will definitely help the chairman find the place with the most beautiful scenery!"
Sun Hanhan, who was assigned the task, immediately felt better.
"Also, check when the reservoir will be completed."
What Luo Yang lacks now is cash flow. Even if he wants to develop a cultural and tourism project, it will take two or three years.
However, some preliminary communication can be started first.
After all, there are too many problems to be solved from the time this type of project is contacted to the time the investment is implemented, and it takes at least two to three years in total.
Luo Yang was not in a hurry at all.
(End of this chapter)
