"In terms of area and economic development, the Mingshan District indeed cannot accommodate such a large data center project. However, there is one aspect where other places in Huaxia cannot compare to Mingshan District."
Chen Feng replied unhurriedly.
"How is that possible? Mingshan District is just a new district that was established not long ago. How can it be that other places in Huaxia cannot compare?"
The high-ranking military official asked with an expression of disbelief.
"The chip base and the new energy base. Other places in Huaxia truly cannot compare in these two aspects. Mingshan District, even when it was still a town, was already planning for chips and new energy. After several years of development, it has already formed a scale. Furthermore, Huaxia's reconnaissance and strike integrated drones, besides requiring deep integration of various data from chips and satellites, also need chips and new energy... Having these three items in one location can save considerable costs and also promote each other."
Chen Feng explained.
Upon hearing this, the high-ranking military official was convinced.
Without any further words, he immediately agreed.
This unprecedented and massive project from the military was thus stationed in Mingshan District.
With Chen Feng in Mingshan District, they were absolutely assured.
The matter was thus perfectly resolved.
Chen Feng did not linger in the provincial capital and returned to Mingshan District immediately.
As expected, the high-ranking military officials were swift and decisive in their actions.
Just as Chen Feng returned to Mingshan District, the military high command had already allocated the special military funds to Mingshan District.
"Chen Feng, you are truly amazing. In just one day, you secured such a super-large order. Not only is the scale immense, but more importantly, the allocation of funds was incredibly fast. The project hasn't even started, and the funds have already been fully disbursed."
Qin Yan exclaimed excitedly.
"District Chief Qin, it's not that I'm amazing, but the chip and new energy industries in Mingshan District are formidable. This super-large project requires both chips and new energy. When the project aligns with the local strengths, it naturally proceeds quickly."
Chen Feng replied with a humble smile.
"Chen Feng, originally, with such a major project finalized, we should be celebrating happily, but..."
Qin Yan hesitated.
She was unsure whether to tell Chen Feng about this matter.
If she told him, she feared he wouldn't be able to accept it.
If she didn't tell him, she feared he would blame her later for not informing him about such a significant event beforehand.
"District Chief Qin, whatever it is, please feel free to say it. I'm not someone who cannot handle things."
Chen Feng said with a relaxed expression.
In Chen Feng's opinion, no major incidents should have occurred in Mingshan District so far.
"Cheng Liren is in serious trouble."
Taking a deep breath, Qin Yan finally revealed the matter.
"What? Cheng Liren is in serious trouble? How is that possible? As I recall, Cheng Liren is very intelligent and has strong connections and background. How could he possibly be in serious trouble?"
Chen Feng asked with disbelief.
"It's absolutely true. Cheng Liren has already been taken in for questioning. Because of this, Cheng Lu did not come to work today and has been everywhere trying to find help for her father."
Qin Yan explained.
"It's actually true? Then what exactly happened?"
Chen Feng was stunned.
The political arena is indeed unpredictable and constantly changing.
One moment, one has infinite power.
The next moment, they are taken in for questioning.
"It is said that Cheng Liren's influential connections above have collapsed. Then, Cheng Liren was framed. You should know, as an experienced player in the political arena, that without connections, one can be in trouble at any moment."
Qin Yan continued to explain.
"District Chief Qin, I understand what you're saying. However, Cheng Liren was quite thorough in his dealings; he hardly left any traces. How could he have been taken down so quickly?"
Chen Feng remarked with emotion.
"Actually, it's quite simple. In the political arena, once someone loses favor, regardless of whether they did something wrong or not, it is all considered wrong, with concrete evidence. Even without evidence, it is still considered concrete evidence. Having been in the political arena for so long, we should know that with backing, nothing is a problem. Without backing, everything you do is wrong. I heard that Cheng Liren was taken in this time due to a major accident with the national defense optical cables in Mingshan District. In reality, whether there was a major accident with the national defense optical cables or not, nobody knows. Regardless, since the higher-ups said there was a major accident, then there was a major accident."
Qin Yan explained patiently.
"The people who set up Cheng Liren are truly malicious. They actually used something like national defense optical cables to frame him. National defense optical cables are something no one dares to meddle with. Whoever touches them is finished. No matter who they seek help from, they will be finished."
Chen Feng sighed deeply.
"Chen Feng, what I mean is, forget it. Since things have reached this point, we can only try to look on the bright side. As for Cheng Lu, I will find time to persuade her to look on the bright side."
Qin Yan probed.
"District Chief Qin, if Cheng Lu were not my woman, I wouldn't bother with this matter. But since Cheng Lu is my woman, and her father is in such a predicament, I will definitely get involved."
Chen Feng said with determination.
"Chen Feng, please don't act impulsively. You can be impulsive with other matters, but with this kind of situation, you absolutely cannot be impulsive. Even if you have connections in the provincial capital or the capital, you still cannot be impulsive. A major accident with national defense optical cables is something no one can bear! For the sake of your future in politics, you must stay far away from such matters."
Qin Yan earnestly advised Chen Feng.
"District Chief Qin, I understand your feelings. However, I have already made up my mind. I will take the blame for Cheng Liren. Cheng Liren is not very familiar with Huaxia. The matter of national defense optical cables could keep him in prison for life. I, on the other hand, have some connections with the military. With the military's intercession, I would only be imprisoned for a few years."
Chen Feng stated calmly.
"Chen Feng, I'm begging you, don't be foolish, okay? You have such great talent in politics, and your future in politics is so bright. Is it worth it to ruin all of this for a woman?"
Qin Yan was on the verge of tears from anxiety.
"District Chief Qin, it's not that serious. After I'm released from prison, I can start over in a place where no one knows me. Although the political arena has explicit regulations stating that people with a criminal record cannot be involved in politics, with the right connections, none of that is an issue."
Chen Feng explained with a feigned air of nonchalance.
"Even if you can make a comeback in the future, it's still not acceptable. You worked so hard to get from being a town leader's driver to a district director. If you have to start all over, won't you have to begin again from the grassroots? Listen to me, Cheng Lu won't really blame you if you don't get involved in this matter. She's not stupid; she'll definitely understand her father's situation and accept it calmly."
Qin Yan said earnestly.
"District Chief Qin, I've made my decision, so there's no need to discuss it further. While I'm in prison these few years, please manage Mingshan District well with Cheng Lu. Honestly, I have quite a strong attachment to Mingshan District. From when I was a town leader's driver to now being the director of Mingshan District, I've spent most of my time here. After staying for so long, naturally, I've developed feelings for it. Therefore, I genuinely hope for Mingshan District to develop and for the people of Mingshan District to become prosperous. By the way, please don't tell Cheng Lu yet; you can tell her after I'm in prison."
Chen Feng said calmly.
"Chen Feng, since your mind is made up, I will no longer try to persuade you. However, I must ask you one last time, why are you willing to go to jail for Cheng Lu?"
Qin Yan asked with tears in her eyes.
"District Chief Qin, to put it this way, if this time it wasn't Cheng Lu but you, District Chief Qin, who faced such a situation, I would do the same without hesitation. If you must ask me the reason, I can only say that it's because Cheng Lu is my woman. It's as simple as that."
Chen Feng replied calmly.
Qin Yan was speechless, her heart in turmoil.
She hadn't understood what a true man was before, but at this very moment, she did.
"Chen Feng, you can go in with peace of mind. A few years later, when you get out, I will accompany you to start anew in a foreign land."
Qin Yan said, with a look of reluctance and heartache, as she comforted him.
"District Chief Qin, then I shall be going now..."
Suppressing his reluctance, Chen Feng turned and left Qin Yan's office.