Ye Meizi heard that Qin Yan was in trouble and did not try to keep Chen Feng.
Having been with Chen Feng for some time, she knew what Qin Yan meant to him.
Qin Yan was Chen Feng's noble person in politics. Without her, Chen Feng would have ended up like other graduates from ordinary universities, delivering food or working in factories.
If Chen Feng had not entered politics, he would not have grown so quickly or opened a company in Japan.
In a sense, Qin Yan was a crucial link in Chen Feng's successful life.
Qin Yan was the most important opportunity in Chen Feng's life.
Now that Qin Yan was having trouble in politics, Chen Feng would naturally go to see her.
Chen Feng rushed back to China without delay.
"Director Qin, what exactly is going on? Weren't you and Cheng Lu managing Ming Shan District well? Why are you suddenly facing such a serious dismissal?"
Chen Feng asked Qin Yan anxiously.
"Alas, it all comes down to doing good deeds with bad intentions,"
Qin Yan shook her head, regretting it deeply.
"Continue."
"A few days ago, the provincial capital called a meeting of the leadership team of the Sanshui River basin. As you know, Ming Shan District is located in the Sanshui River basin, so I attended the meeting. I only learned at the meeting that the provincial capital intended to designate a part of Ming Shan District as a flood diversion area. I immediately voiced my opposition. Ming Shan District had just started to develop. If a part of it were to become a flood diversion area, wouldn't the good life that the people had just begun to enjoy be ruined?"
Qin Yan said earnestly.
"Did you really express your opposition directly at the meeting?"
Chen Feng felt a chill in his heart.
"Yes, setting up a flood diversion area is not a small matter, so I had to argue my case. Since I am the head of Ming Shan District, I have to think for the people of Ming Shan District."
Qin Yan replied truthfully.
"Director Qin, you are truly muddled. How could you have expressed your opposition? To be frank, the establishment of flood diversion areas in major river basins is a unified policy from the capital. Not only does Ming Shan District have no right to refuse, but even the provincial capital has no choice but to comply. The reason they called you to a meeting was not to truly seek your opinion, but merely to inform you. And you actually opposed it on the spot..."
Chen Feng felt dizzy.
"Alas, I was hot-headed before and didn't know any better. Now my head is clear, but it's too late. I have already vehemently opposed the establishment of a flood diversion area in Ming Shan District at the provincial meeting."
Qin Yan said with a look of deep regret.
She had originally wanted to do something good for the people of Ming Shan District, but it turned out that she not only failed to achieve her goal but also ended up in trouble herself. She could only say that the political arena was truly complex.
The political bigwigs in the provincial capital were amiable and enticed you to speak freely from the perspective of the people's interests, while at the same time, they would strike a fatal blow behind your back.
If you were not clear-headed for a moment, you would fall into a trap.
"The matter has already happened, and it's meaningless to blame yourself. How about this, let's think about how to deal with the aftermath."
Chen Feng took a deep breath and said.
"I've offended the bigwigs in the provincial capital. Is there any chance of salvage?"
Qin Yan asked tentatively.
"Director Qin, please rest assured, as long as I am in politics, I will do my best to protect you. Now, I must personally go to the provincial capital."
Chen Feng said with determination.
"Chen Feng, I've thought about it, but let's forget it. Since things are settled, there's no need to make any more futile efforts. Moreover, I don't want to drag you down because of my recklessness. To be honest, your performance in the Ming Shan District Development and Reform Commission during this time has been excellent, and your future is bright. I don't want you to ruin it because of me."
Qin Yan advised Chen Feng.
"Director Qin, you know that I have many women around me. However, in my heart, no woman is more important than you. Therefore, I will not stand by and do nothing about your situation. I can sacrifice my own future and not meddle in other women's affairs. In politics, making necessary sacrifices for the sake of one's future is normal. This is called sacrificing a pawn to save the king. But I will never do that to you. You are my noble person in politics, my lifelong benefactor, and I must protect you well."
Chen Feng continued to say with determination.
Qin Yan was deeply moved by Chen Feng's words.
Chen Feng's loyalty and righteousness were particularly rare in the political arena.
What kind of place is politics? It is a place where one climbs over the corpses of others.
Most people, in order to climb up, not only sacrifice a woman they can never marry but even betray their parents and siblings.
From another perspective, Chen Feng's kindness and righteousness would be a solid guarantee for him to reach the pinnacle of politics in the future.
While crooked ways could indeed achieve minor successes, one could not reach the highest levels of power without a certain vision.
In terms of Chinese culture, it is said that benevolence is invincible!
After chatting for a while longer, Chen Feng went to the provincial capital to find Xiang Wentian.
This time, Xiang Wentian was the main speaker at the meeting of the heads of the Sanshui River basin.
"Old Xiang, you are magnanimous. Please forgive Qin Yan. Her intentions were good; she was thinking of the interests of the people of Ming Shan District."
Chen Feng went straight to the point and spoke well of Qin Yan.
"Chen Feng, to be honest, I have always regarded you as a political rising star and cultivated you. However, this time, you have said such childish words for a woman, which has greatly disappointed me. Are you new to politics? When has politics ever been about the people's affairs? Is there right or wrong in politics?"
Xiang Wentian retorted to Chen Feng with displeasure.
"Old Xiang, you are right to reprimand me. There is no right or wrong in politics, and it has never been about the people's affairs. To succeed in politics, you must do as your superiors say. If your superiors haven't said anything, you must also guess what they want and then do it, rather than oppose them. The superiors' judgment of subordinates' performance and ability to serve the people ranks second; obedience always ranks first. A disobedient subordinate is not a good subordinate."
Chen Feng quickly explained.
"Chen Feng, don't you understand this very well? Why are you still pleading for Qin Yan? Qin Yan refuted me in front of so many people. No, I should say, she refuted the capital's decision on the spot. If I don't punish such a person severely, how can I carry out my work throughout the province in the future?"
Xiang Wentian said with a cold expression.
"Old Xiang, I understand all that you have said. However, I beg you to show leniency on account of Qin Yan's importance to me."
Chen Feng said with humility.
For Qin Yan, he was willing to accept any humiliation.
"Chen Feng, Chen Feng, you are truly smart. Politics, business, traditional Chinese medicine, stocks... there is no field you are not proficient in, and this is what I appreciate about you. Since ancient times, all-round talents have always reached the pinnacle of power. However, you are truly foolish to be caught up in romantic entanglements in politics. Is politics a place for such things? No! I advise you to think clearly and not let women affect your progress."
Xiang Wentian advised Chen Feng.
"Old Xiang, if it were any other woman, I could truly sacrifice her. After all, my political future is more important than anything else, so I can sacrifice anything for it. However, Qin Yan is my guide in politics. If I cannot even protect such an important woman, I don't think I will be happy even if I reach the higher levels of politics."
Chen Feng explained with determination.
"I'm convinced. You are indeed an anomaly in politics. In view of your loyalty and righteousness, I can let Qin Yan off the hook. However, Qin Yan must come to the provincial capital, admit her mistake in front of everyone, and then give each person a generous gift. Only then can I minimize the negative impact of this matter."
Xiang Wentian said with a serious expression.
"Thank you, Old Xiang."
The stone that had been weighing on Chen Feng's heart was finally lifted.
Upon returning to Ming Shan District, Chen Feng earnestly conveyed Old Xiang's intentions. Qin Yan refused on the spot.
"Director Qin, this is the only way to resolve the issue. Why are you refusing?"
Chen Feng asked anxiously.
"I can admit my mistakes and be humble. There is no dignity in politics, I understand that deeply and I don't care. However, so many bigwigs in the provincial capital, each with a generous gift, that's a lot of money, and I can't afford it, nor do I want to spend it. Forget it, I'll just retire to the second line and live a peaceful life. To be honest, as a woman, I am increasingly unsuited for the upper echelons of politics."
Qin Yan explained earnestly.