As a financial institution, a bank is certainly profit-oriented, and it's clear that their Industrial and Commercial Bank has its eyes on the new town development project.

The news about Wucheng County wanting to develop a new town reached the headquarters. Knowing that Wucheng County has done well with their new energy project, it's estimated that real estate will also flourish.

Therefore, the headquarters immediately dispatched a provincial bank president and the president of the Wuning City branch to discuss this matter with Lin Hao.

Now that the new town development project is entirely under Lin Hao's control, President Min knew there were too many people eyeing this opportunity, so he had to ask Yu Peishan to invite Lin Hao.

Seeing everyone enjoying the drinks, President Min gently expressed his request, hoping to cooperate with the Wucheng County Government.

As anyone could see, the new town development project in Wucheng County would definitely be led by the government-owned construction company, with smaller real estate developers getting only a tiny slice.

Since Lin Hao understood their intention, he smiled and said, "President Min, thank you for Industrial and Commercial Bank's interest in our new town development in Wucheng County. Since we are old friends, I certainly hope to cooperate with you. However, such a significant matter isn't something I can decide on my own."

"County Magistrate Lin, we know you're currently in charge of the new town development project, and others are just there to offer suggestions. As long as you're willing to help, anything can be discussed." President Mu interjected with a smile.

Anything can be discussed meant that there could be some under-the-table talks, hinting that they could offer certain conditions to persuade Lin Hao.

"Indeed, County Magistrate Lin, I'm afraid we have to trouble you with this matter." President Liu echoed, indicating that the provincial bank was absolutely supportive.

Yu Peishan, being clever, immediately stood up and said, "I'll go check and add another dish!"

After Yu Peishan left, Lin Hao smiled and asked, "Now that the three of you have spoken openly, let me also be straightforward."

"County Magistrate Lin, feel free to state any requirements." President Mu replied with a smile.

"To be honest with you three, such a large slice of the new town development cake is being eyed by other banks as well, and I cannot withstand the pressure from all sides. So, I would like to know what your bottom line is?" Lin Hao asked solemnly.

President Liu immediately understood what he meant, glanced at President Min, and asked, "President Min, which banks in Wucheng County are competitive?"

"President, the five major banks here are quite strong. Besides them, there's a commercial bank from Wuning City and a local rural commercial bank, but they don't have much of an advantage." President Min replied truthfully.

After hearing this, President Liu turned to President Mu and asked, "President Mu, how much of a share do you think we can secure?"

"President Min, what do you think?" President Mu looked at President Min again.

President Min, for a moment, didn't know how to answer and could only remain silent.

Lin Hao perceived from their conversation that they were quite ambitious and clearly intended to swallow the big cake whole.

However, with such a large project, he couldn't possibly let just the Industrial and Commercial Bank dominate, or else what about the other banks?

After all, Lin Hao had a decent relationship with the presidents of several other banks. By then, if they wanted a share, could he really turn them away?

"County Magistrate Lin, we can offer Wucheng County the largest financing limit with no ceiling, and the interest rate can be adjusted to the lowest. Additionally…"

President Mu paused slightly, hinting that the latter words shouldn't be said in front of a third party.

Lin Hao knew he meant to privately offer him some kind of kickback or hard work fee, but Lin Hao was not someone who was short of money and certainly wouldn't be swayed by such a minor benefit.

"President Mu, this unlimited funding and low interest rates will definitely also be offered by other banks, and their interest rates might even be lower. So I hope you can lower your expectations…"

Lin Hao paused slightly at this point, not continuing further.

"Then how much does County Magistrate Lin think is appropriate to give us?" President Liu passed the ball back to Lin Hao.

As the provincial bank president of Industrial and Commercial Bank, Liu Qin was appointed by the headquarters and held a higher rank than Lin Hao, a deputy division-level official.

Now she had come personally to find Lin Hao, and this guy actually didn't comply, which made her a bit dissatisfied.

Although she wasn't within the system, she dealt mostly with provincial leaders, and with one casual sentence, she might have Lin Hao removed.

Just when she thought she could suppress Lin Hao, he smiled slightly and said, "Since the three presidents are unclear, you can go back and discuss it before coming to me again. After all, the new town development project is still far away."

What? Go back and discuss?

The three presidents looked somewhat embarrassed but did not explode.

President Mu knew that if the matter wasn't agreed, he would also be responsible, after all, he had invited the provincial bank's President Liu down.

He quickly signaled at President Min, who looked at Lin Hao with a bitter expression, frowned, and whispered, "County Magistrate Lin, we've had a long relationship, please give me some inside information so I can explain it to the higher-ups!"

"With five state-owned major banks, if divided equally, that would be twenty percent each. Considering your sincerity, I could give you thirty percent." Lin Hao offered his terms.

Originally, they wanted to have it all, but now with thirty percent, President Mu and President Liu's faces immediately became more embarrassed.

Lin Hao being able to withstand their pressure made Liu Qin have to look at him in a new light. But she was still mostly angry, though she kept suppressing her anger.

The Liu family in the provincial capital was undoubtedly a leading family; otherwise, she wouldn't be the provincial bank president at such a young age.

However, she also understood that dealing with these local troublesome people was difficult. So she smiled and said, "President Min, President Mu, the dishes are all finished. Why don't you go check and add another dish?"

"Sure, we'll go check." The two presidents immediately understood and quickly made their exit.

Soon, Lin Hao and Liu Qin were the only ones left in the private room. Lin Hao sized up this attractive woman, whose beauty rivaled Li Jingyi, yet there was an indescribable pride and aloofness in her demeanor.

Liu Qin was also looking at Lin Hao, thinking this guy not only looks handsome but also has the nerve to refuse her good intentions.

"County Magistrate Lin, now that it's just the two of us, there's no need to hide anything. Name your price." Liu Qin attempted to bribe Lin Hao.

Lin Hao knew she misunderstood his desire for money and laughed, "President Liu, are you trying to bribe me?"