Chapter 1938:

Chapter 1938: Chapter 1938:

Wu Qiangwei listened attentively. After Shu Xue finished speaking, she thought for a few seconds and said, "Invite Director Song to come over."

Shu Xue acknowledged with a sound and turned to leave the office.

She went to Song Guanchao’s office, raised her hand and knocked, then pushed the door open.

"Director Song, the Mayor wants you to come over."

"What’s the matter?" Song Guanchao asked casually, not pausing his steps, as he got up and followed her out.

"The investment promotion bureau has found a very promising startup, and Mayor Wu might want you to take charge."

While saying this, Shu Xue glanced back at him, and before he looked up at her, quickly withdrew her gaze.

She’s increasingly sure that Song Guanchao and Wu Qiangwei are definitely in a relationship in private.

Because Wu Qiangwei treats him too well.

Even she, as a secretary, can see the great investment potential of this coffee shop, Wu Qiangwei certainly can as well.

If the City Government can successfully incubate this project in the future, Song Guanchao will be the direct beneficiary.

But she only thought about it briefly before deciding to have Song Guanchao handle the connection with this coffee shop, which showed the relationship between the two.

Of course, Shu Xue also understands that it’s because Song Guanchao has the capability, that Wu Qiangwei can confidently entrust such an important matter to him.

Soon, they arrived at the office.

Song Guanchao listened for a while and understood what was going on.

"Can a coffee shop be that impressive?" Song Guanchao wasn’t doubtful, just genuinely surprised.

After all, Luckin’s scale isn’t something you can replicate by just spending some money on promotion and operations.

Wu Qiangwei said, "You need to learn about the specifics."

"Okay, I’ll reach out."

"Do it as soon as possible." Wu Qiangwei added, "If this company indeed draws acquisition interest from Starbucks, we must hurry to contact them and strive to bring them in first!"

The vision of a commercial giant definitely isn’t flawed; the startups that pique their acquisition interest are surely handpicked.

To exaggerate a bit, they wouldn’t even need to do any background checks on such a company, just outright snatch them.

Song Guanchao understood the logic and nodded, "I get it."

He returned to his office, called the investment promotion bureau, and quickly found the civil servant who had previously reported to Shu Xue.

He asked the person to send the information about this coffee shop over.

Soon, the information was sent to his email.

Song Guanchao opened the email and read it carefully from top to bottom.

It took him about half an hour to preliminarily sort out the information collected by the other party.

Just like Wu Qiangwei didn’t understand the workings of commercial companies, Song Guanchao didn’t understand either.

After reading, he didn’t have any particularly deep impression, just knew some basic information about this company.

As for key data like daily revenue and foot traffic, they were certainly not obtainable.

"I need to find a professional..."

The first person he thought of was Zheng Ting from the commerce bureau.

He even had Zheng Ting’s number but didn’t contact her.

If he remembered correctly, Zheng Ting seemed to be still on a business trip with Secretary Zhou.

Moreover, last time in Beijing, he hoped Zheng Ting could stay a day or two longer, but she had already agreed in advance to accompany Director Ning on a business trip with Secretary Zhou.

From her perspective, she didn’t do anything wrong.

But from Song Guanchao’s perspective, her behavior was a significant sign of distrust.

"How could I forget Old Chen?" Song Guanchao patted his head, found Chen Yirou’s number, and called.

"Director Chen, what are you up to?" Song Guanchao leaned against his chair, his toe on the ground, gently swiveling his seat.

"Working, got something?"

"Busy? If not, come over. I need a favor."

Chen Yirou said helplessly, "You’ve got a favor to ask, yet you want me to find you?"

"Look at me, busy to the point of confusion. Wait up, I’ll find you."

Song Guanchao hung up the call and immediately set out.

Chen Yirou’s position was in the Provincial Investment Promotion Committee, but she’s now working at the City Government.

As he arrived at Chen Yirou’s workplace, he saw her coming out of the office.

"It’s crowded here, let’s go to yours." Chen Yirou suggested.

"Sure."

He returned to his office, made her a cup of tea, and explained the situation briefly.

"Show me the email." Chen Yirou said.

Song Guanchao opened the email, turned the computer screen towards her, and Chen Yirou grabbed the mouse and looked for a few minutes, asking, "Are you planning to invest in the counterpart in the name of the government?"

Song Guanchao paused, he hadn’t really considered this.

All along, investment attraction involved bringing companies from other provinces into Jiangzhou.

But once she asked, Song Guanchao belatedly realized this coffee brand is completely different in nature from the foreign enterprises he had previously interacted with.

The ultimate goal of the coffee shop must be to keep opening new stores; the more branches, the greater the profits.

If it’s just for them to open a branch in Jiangzhou, there’s really no need.

After all, a coffee shop can generate employment for ten people at most, and tax revenue is extremely limited.

Therefore, regarding this coffee brand, the City Government must focus on investment, holding shares before the coffee brand grows to ensure a return on interest when the coffee shop goes big.

"Right, investment led by the government." Song Guanchao nodded affirmatively.

Chen Yirou said with a pout, "Then why are you looking for me? Just go directly to Jiangzhou Venture Capital."

Jiangzhou Venture Capital, full name Jiangzhou City Venture Capital Group.

This is a state-owned capital operation company, with core business in private equity investment and management.

There are similar companies in various places, just with different names.

Song Guanchao shook his head, "I don’t plan to approach them. If this coffee brand is worth investing in, I’ll recommend Mayor Wu to establish a new venture capital company."

He had no opinion on Jiangzhou Venture Capital, just pure unfamiliarity.

Moreover, the equity structure of such state-owned enterprises is very complicated; if the investment Song Guanchao facilitates explodes in the future, it could pose significant risks in benefit allocation.

Since investment will happen eventually, it’s better to establish a new venture capital company.

Just as the huge sum of money Song Guanchao holds has been idle, now it can just be used.

"Establish anew... your ambition isn’t small." Chen Yirou saw he wasn’t joking and said, "The current information is too limited, nothing can be discerned; one must personally go there, talk face-to-face with the coffee brand’s founder, and let them provide data."

Song Guanchao asked, "Can you understand these data?"

"Of course." Chen Yirou snorted, "I secured my position as the Director of the Investment Promotion Division through capability; it’s highly prestigious, okay."

Song Guanchao laughed and said, "Then I’ll trouble Director Chen, put aside current tasks and join me on a business trip."

Chen Yirou paused slightly, "What do you mean? You want me to accompany you to visit this company?"

Song Guanchao nodded, gently holding her hand, and said sincerely, "You’re the only professional I know in this area. If you don’t help me, I can’t move forward."