Chapter 2635 Confidentiality Agreement

Liu Bo was a little angry: "That's not what you said yesterday!"

Lv Zijian said, "My point is very clear. Your status is sufficient. Your presence here represents the sincerity of the Jiangtou Municipal Government. If you don't come and send someone else, they will definitely become suspicious. These foreigners are more cunning than monkeys when they get caught up in the fur. You must show sufficient sincerity, such as a letter of intent, before we can proceed with the next step of cooperation!"

Liu Bo angrily said, "Impossible! A letter of intent also requires the government's official seal. If this matter is investigated, I can't bear it."

Lv Zijian said, "You're confused. I didn't ask you to take the real official seal. The fact that you're a real person is enough to prove the problem. Who can question the authenticity of the things in your hands? Even if it's fake, it's real to you."

"what?"

Liu Bo frowned and said, "You mean, I should bring a fake official seal?"

Lv Zijian said, "That's right. You have no intention of fulfilling your promise anyway... Don't worry, these foreign businessmen are all respectable people. They would never imagine that you, the First Secretary of Jiangtou City, would use such tactics. Besides, it's just a letter of intent. They don't lose anything."

Liu Bo thought for a while before saying, "That's not impossible."

Lv Zijian smiled and said, "I've secretly checked. There's no recording or video equipment in the conference room. As long as you're quick and resolute, these people will definitely sign a confidentiality agreement and a letter of intent with you. Once they do, Liu Fusheng's investment attraction plan will be a complete failure."

Liu Bo took a deep breath and didn't speak immediately.

Lv Zijian said with a smile: "Secretary Liu, you asked me for help in doing this. Now I have done what I should do. If you regret it, it would be like playing a trick on me."

Liu Bo could hear that Lu Zijian was about to turn against him.

He gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, wait a minute. I'll find an official seal and get to the scene as quickly as possible."

Lv Zijian said, "That's right. This is the attitude for accomplishing great things."

Not long after, Liu Bo hurried to the hotel conference room where the foreign business delegation was staying.

Facing the foreigners who had been waiting impatiently, Liu Bo said with a smile on his face: "Everyone, I'm sorry, I just had an important meeting, so I'm late!"

Kepu said coldly, "Alright, Mr. Liu, there's no need for these polite words. No one understands your working methods better than me. Let's get to the point. Is the content of the document sent to us by your subordinate, Mr. Wang, true?"

Liu Bo nodded and said, "It's all true. I drafted all these terms myself. I can guarantee it with my reputation."

Franklin said, "I'm curious why you did this. I heard that there's some internal competition among officials in Chaojiang District. Are you doing this to compete with Mr. Liu Fusheng?"

Zhang Maocai also said, "That's right. Director Wang also told us not to contact Liu Sheng for the time being. What on earth are you guys up to?"

Liu Bo didn't dodge the question. He said sternly, "Everyone, you're right. Just like there's party competition in your country, there's competition here too. The reason I'm offering you these conditions is to achieve success in attracting investment and eclipse the other side."

Liu Bo discussed this statement with Lu Zijian, who told him that people in the Federation like to be straightforward and businessmen value profits more. The more roundabout the words are, the less willing they are to listen. On the contrary, the theory of party disputes is easier for them to understand.

Sure enough, after Liu Bo finished speaking, many businessmen in the inspection team showed a look of sudden realization.

Kepp snapped his fingers and said, "Mr. Liu speaks very frankly. I admire your style of doing things."

Zhang Maocai frowned and said, "Secretary Liu, your approach seems a little less than upright."

Liu Bo chuckled, "Mr. Zhang, please forgive me for laughing. Some of my actions were truly forced upon me. Even if I were honest, I wouldn't have gotten such favorable terms. You're all businessmen, so you should know that opportunities like this are fleeting."

Zhang Maocai pondered and seemed to be moved by these conditions.

Franklin said, "Mr. Liu, do you have anything else in writing besides your verbal promise?"

Liu Bo nodded and said, "I've brought the formal letter of intent for cooperation. If everyone has no problem with it, we can sign it at any time."

As he spoke, he had already taken out the letter of intent for cooperation with a fake official seal on it.

Many foreigners' eyes lit up after seeing the letter of intent and confirming the terms.

Such conditions might have existed in the semi-colonial and semi-feudal era a hundred years ago, but it is too difficult to achieve them now.

Only Zhang Maocai hesitated and said, "Secretary Liu has made thorough preparations, and I believe in your sincerity. However, your position seems to be inferior to that of Vice Governor Liu. His opinions differ from yours. How can you guarantee that your policies can be implemented?"

Liu Bo's expression suddenly froze. This question really hit his sore spot.

Then, he gritted his teeth and said, "Mr. Zhang is Chinese, so he naturally understands the national conditions of our country. Yes, Deputy Governor Liu has a higher position than me, but above him, there is an even greater figure supporting me. It's just that I can't reveal the identity of this leader for the time being."

At this point, Liu Bo glanced at the crowd and said, "Everyone, I must clarify one thing. The agreement we signed today is extremely confidential. Those who choose to cooperate with me will not be able to cooperate with other leaders of the three cities of Chaojiang. In addition, we must sign a confidentiality agreement. Today's events are only known to those present. If the news leaks out during the inspection, all the conditions I have set will be invalidated."

Confidentiality agreement?

These four words immediately caused a lot of discussion among foreigners.

Kepu said with displeasure: "Mr. Liu doesn't trust us."

Liu Bo shook his head and said, "Don't misunderstand me. This is just a gentleman's agreement. You can see that I've staked everything on this. If you can't give me a guarantee, and my plan fails, I'll definitely be doomed."

Lv Zijian said nearby, "Secretary Liu is indeed very sincere. Such generous policies would be hard to find even in Africa. I don't think a confidentiality agreement is a big deal."

"cough."

Zhang Maocai coughed somewhat unhappily.

Lv Zijian hurriedly approached him and said, "Mr. Zhang, this is such a great opportunity you'd never find even with a lantern. Do you want to miss it? You've helped Liu Fusheng enough over the years. Even if he helped you before, the favor has long been repaid. In your position, you still have to think about Lv's Jade Industry at this critical moment."

Zhang Maocai said nothing, and his expression was full of struggle.

Lv Zijian said, "Guess what the old chairman would mean if he were here?"

"Ugh."

Zhang Maocai sighed and said, "Okay, I'll sign this confidentiality agreement."