"The second benefit is that the reputation of the Capital University will be greatly enhanced."
Chen Feng continued to calmly explain.
"The reputation of the Capital University will be greatly enhanced? How so?"
Principal Zhang asked with great interest.
Fools knew that Capital University was currently the top university in China.
Its reputation seemed to have reached its peak; how could it be further improved?
"It's undeniable that Capital University is currently the number one university in China, and its reputation seems to need no further enhancement. However, in reality, the Capital University's reputation still has a weak spot."
"The Capital University's reputation is soaring, and it has a weak spot?"
Principal Zhang became even more interested.
"Yes, it definitely has a weak spot. This weak spot is none other than the severe lack of industry-university cooperation at Capital University. To put it bluntly, Capital University currently gives the impression that it only engages in pure research and cannot apply it. It's impressive but insubstantial, and that's its biggest weakness!"
"That seems to be the case. Continue."
"If Capital University establishes a Sino-foreign cooperative branch campus in Mingshan Town, the problem will be solved immediately. As far as I know, Fengdao Corporation's battery technology is world-leading. Capital University can leverage this to catch up with China's battery technology."
"Alright, you don't need to say more. With just these two points, I think it's feasible. However, there's no problem with Capital University. You still need to go to the provincial capital."
Principal Zhang said with a serious expression.
"Go to the provincial capital?"
"Yes, you must go to the provincial capital. You're not in this line of work, so you don't understand some rules. For Capital University to establish a Sino-foreign cooperative branch campus in Mingshan Town, it's not just Capital University and Mingshan Town that need to agree; the provincial capital must also agree, otherwise, the school permit cannot be obtained."
Principal Zhang continued to explain with a serious expression.
"I understand, thank you, Principal Zhang. By the way, this is the phone number of Fengdao Keiko, the daughter of Fengdao Corporation. She will call you soon to discuss this year's scholarship matters."
Chen Feng said word for word.
To prevent Principal Zhang from regretting it, he had to give him a sweetener immediately.
"The project hasn't even succeeded yet, and you're giving scholarships?"
Principal Zhang was stunned.
"Yes, Principal Zhang. Fengdao Corporation is a major Japanese conglomerate, and this amount of money is nothing. Moreover, Fengdao Corporation is not only undertaking the new energy vehicle project in China but also wants to venture into other technological industries. Establishing a substantial scholarship at Capital University will have a good advertising effect."
Chen Feng explained.
"Deputy Town Chief Chen, to be honest, when you first came in, I thought you were an overestimating clown. I didn't expect that in the end, I would be the clown myself."
Principal Zhang smiled awkwardly.
"Principal Zhang, you don't need to think that way. I was just lucky to meet Fengdao Corporation, which is not short of money. If it were any other company, this matter would definitely have failed."
Chen Feng quickly humbled himself.
After a few more words, Chen Feng left the principal's office.
"Chen Feng, don't be too upset if the matter didn't go well. Anyone would have failed at this. I'm here to comfort you."
Cheng Lu immediately consoled Chen Feng.
"It didn't fail."
Chen Feng smiled calmly.
"Chen Feng, I know you're trying to comfort me. It's okay, my tolerance is much better than before."
Cheng Lu continued to comfort Chen Feng.
"Miss Cheng, I'm telling the truth. Capital University has already agreed."
Chen Feng replied word for word.
"What? Capital University has agreed? Is it true or false?"
Cheng Lu looked at Chen Feng with disbelief.
"Absolutely true."
"How did you persuade Principal Zhang? Tell me quickly. Before, many major cities in China tried to negotiate cooperation in running schools with Capital University, but none of them succeeded."
Cheng Lu asked excitedly.
Chen Feng didn't hesitate and directly recounted the persuasion process.
"Chen Feng, how is your brain so brilliant? With these two moves, not only could Principal Zhang not refuse, but even gods couldn't refuse."
Cheng Lu continued excitedly.
"Although Principal Zhang holds a high position, he is still human, not a god. As long as they are human, they can be persuaded by benefits. If they couldn't be persuaded before, it's because the benefits weren't significant enough."
Chen Feng replied humbly.
"Since Capital University has no problem, won't the Sino-foreign cooperative branch campus of Capital University in Mingshan Town be launched soon?"
Cheng Lu asked happily.
"Not yet."
"Not yet? What do you mean?"
Cheng Lu was startled.
"The provincial capital must agree."
"Capital University and Mingshan Town both agree, what does the provincial capital have to do with it?"
Cheng Lu asked in confusion.
"Miss Cheng, matters in the officialdom are never simple. The interests involved here are very deep. I have a vague feeling that the talks in the provincial capital this time might not go as smoothly as they did at Capital University."
Chen Feng sighed deeply.
"Then what should we do?"
Cheng Lu asked worriedly.
"What else can we do? We can only brace ourselves and go to the provincial capital."
Chen Feng replied with a wry smile.
He had anticipated many difficulties for the Fengdao Corporation's new energy project, but he hadn't expected reality to be more difficult than imagined.
"How about I go to the provincial capital with you?"
"No, it's better for me to go alone."
Chen Feng politely declined Cheng Lu's kind offer.
Cheng's family's connections were of no use for the Sino-foreign cooperation of Capital University.
Cheng Lu didn't insist; the matter was too complicated. To be honest, tagging along would only be a hindrance.
Chen Feng didn't hesitate and went directly to the provincial capital to find Zhou Kewang.
"Chen Feng, I advise you not to hold out too much hope for this matter."
Zhou Kewang shook his head and replied.
"What's wrong, Old Zhou?"
"To put it plainly, the establishment of a Sino-foreign cooperative branch campus by Capital University involves too much benefit. The provincial capital will inevitably be envious. How can such a small place as Mingshan Town contend with the provincial capital?"
Zhou Kewang explained everything.
"Old Zhou, Mingshan Town is determined to have the Sino-foreign cooperative branch campus of Capital University. If it loses this, it will not only lose the Sino-foreign cooperative branch campus but also the huge new energy vehicle project."
Chen Feng sighed deeply.
"How could I not know? But the problem is, the officialdom is like this. For projects with great benefits, there will inevitably be people who are envious. To be honest, the provincial capital is not only envious of the Sino-foreign cooperative branch campus but also the new energy vehicle project. You must know that the provincial capital has a major strategy in recent years. Unfortunately, these two major projects in Mingshan Town are exactly part of the provincial capital's major strategy."
Zhou Kewang shook his head.
"What major strategy?"
"To develop the provincial capital with the strength of the entire province! To put it bluntly, any high-quality project in the localities must be moved to the provincial capital to help the provincial capital's GDP break one trillion!!!"
"I know about this strategy, Old Zhou. As you say, the matter is very tricky."
Chen Feng continued to sigh.
"It's not tricky, it's simply impossible. Listen to me, Chen Feng, let go. If you let go voluntarily, you can still leave a good impression on the provincial capital. If you insist on confronting the provincial capital, you will lose 100%! You will lose completely."
Zhou Kewang advised Chen Feng with a solemn expression.
"Old Zhou, I've decided. I won't let go."
Chen Feng replied firmly word for word.
"Are you crazy? A small town going against the provincial capital? It's not even as exaggerated as an egg hitting a rock."
Zhou Kewang exclaimed in shock.