"Vice Mayor Qin, to understand the full story, we need to call Chen Feng over."
Cheng Lu said directly.
"I agree with your idea. To be honest, we're new to Jiangcheng's power circles and can't quite grasp them. We definitely need Chen Feng. How about this, when we rest tonight, we can call Chen Feng to the hotel room. After all, Chen Feng works in the Jiangcheng Mingshan District government building, not far from us."
Qin Yan seconded.
So, that evening, Chen Feng arrived at the hotel room on time.
After listening to Cheng Lu's detailed explanation, Chen Feng immediately confirmed that there was something fishy going on, and not just a little bit, but very serious fishy business.
"Cheng Lu, you've improved a lot. You can sense danger."
Chen Feng said casually.
"Chen Feng, could it be that what happened at the youth training camp this time is really fishy?"
Cheng Lu asked with her heart in her throat, her face full of worry.
"It's 100% confirmed. Whether it's in politics or anywhere else, if something is unusual, there's bound to be trouble. No one is an exception. The force behind this youth training camp has only one goal: to make you universally popular, so that your father's attention will be entirely focused on the youth training camp."
Chen Feng explained point by point.
"Chen Feng, if you put it that way, it doesn't seem like a big deal. It's normal for a father to pay attention to his daughter."
Cheng Lu asked back, looking confused.
"It's not normal! They wish your father would step down soon, so how could they make your father happy every day? The biggest purpose of doing this is that they are already doing bad things, and to prevent your father from noticing, they are focusing on you."
Chen Feng replied calmly.
"Then what should we do?"
Hearing Chen Feng's explanation, Cheng Lu panicked.
"Don't panic, I'll handle this."
Chen Feng calmly reassured Cheng Lu.
"You'll handle it? Can you? The whole thing is so confusing, there's no clue. Can you really handle it alone? How about I call my dad? He's an old hand, maybe he can fix it."
Cheng Lu tentatively suggested.
"Absolutely do not call your dad. If you call your dad, it will be like alerting the enemy, and things will be even harder to handle. Leave it to me, and I guarantee it will be foolproof. You and your dad should maintain the status quo, and we'll use a stratagem to lure the enemy out."
Chen Feng said confidently.
"Okay, Chen Feng, I trust you."
The weight lifted from Cheng Lu's heart.
It was always like this. When she felt lost, seeing Chen Feng's calm and composed gaze always put her at ease.
The aura Chen Feng exuded made people feel an irresistible sense of security.
So, Cheng Lu and Qin Yan continued to stay at the youth training camp, while Chen Feng went to investigate what major events had been happening in Jiangcheng recently.
Chen Feng's thinking was that Cheng Liren, as the top leader in Jiangcheng, would only be forced to step down if something major happened.
After a brief investigation, Chen Feng immediately found something amiss.
The rare earth mine in the eastern suburbs of Jiangcheng, while seemingly prosperous, had very serious safety hazards.
Simply put, the rare earth mine, in order to expand production capacity, had hired a large number of untrained migrant workers.
This was extremely dangerous.
In the mining industry, it's not just untrained migrant workers; even experienced miners often suffer mining accidents.
Thinking of this, Chen Feng went to find Cheng Liren.
If things were delayed any longer, and a major mining accident occurred at the rare earth mine, Cheng Liren would be forced to resign.
"Chen Feng, why are you here? Did you come about the youth training camp?"
Cheng Liren misunderstood Chen Feng.
"Elder Cheng, the youth training camp is already halfway through. I'm not here for that, I'm here for you."
Chen Feng said directly.
"What? For me? Jiangcheng is flourishing recently. Why are you here for me? What are you talking about?"
Cheng Liren replied dismissively.
"Elder Cheng, in the next couple of days, if you're not careful, you'll most likely be forced to resign."
Chen Feng continued to speak directly.
"Interesting, continue."
Cheng Liren remained dismissive.
He had been the top leader in Jiangcheng for many years. Not only was he capable, but his network of contacts was also impeccable. How could anyone force him to resign?
Let's put it this way: everyone in Jiangcheng, no matter who they were, fawned over him like lapdogs.
Even if they had ten thousand times the courage, they wouldn't dare to plot against him behind his back and force him to resign.
Chen Feng didn't beat around the bush and directly explained the ins and outs of the rare earth mine in the eastern suburbs of Jiangcheng to Cheng Liren.
After listening, Cheng Liren was stunned.
Damn it, who was this person? They were utterly lawless, daring to scheme under his nose.
"If I'm not mistaken, it should be your deputy, the second-in-command of Jiangcheng, Zhang Wei."
Chen Feng replied crisply.
"Zhang Wei? How can you say that?"
Cheng Liren was still a little uncertain. In his impression, Zhang Wei, this lapdog, was even more of a lapdog than the others. He wouldn't dare to mess around even if he had ten thousand times the courage!
"Elder Cheng, if I recall correctly, next month you might be continuing your term, and Zhang Wei naturally can't sit still, so he wants to bring you down."
Chen Feng explained earnestly.
"What you're saying is very characteristic of the political arena. However, I still don't believe that Zhang Wei would dare to be so audacious as to plot against me."
Cheng Liren said with a dejected expression.
He had known Zhang Wei for over ten years, and this guy had always presented himself as a well-behaved lapdog, with no hint of rebellion.
Why had he suddenly bared his teeth?
If it were true, then Zhang Wei was too good at pretending.
"Elder Cheng, if you're not sure, we can conduct a small experiment."
Chen Feng said calmly.
"What small experiment?"
"You can deliberately tell Zhang Wei now that you want to transfer me to the rare earth mine in the eastern suburbs of Jiangcheng as a section chief. See how he reacts. If he tries to shirk or delay, it means I haven't wronged Zhang Wei. If Zhang Wei readily agrees, it means I've wronged Zhang Wei."
Chen Feng continued calmly.
"That's a good idea. Okay, you step aside for a moment, I'll call Zhang Wei over now."
Cheng Liren agreed wholeheartedly.
Matters of politics were sometimes not complicated at all; small details could reveal the truth.
"Zhang Wei, my daughter Cheng Lu is greatly indebted to you for this youth training camp."
Cheng Liren's tone and expression were exactly the same as usual.
"Elder Cheng, you're too kind. Miss Cheng is intelligent and talented. Everything she achieved was through her own efforts; it has little to do with me."
Zhang Wei began to flatter Cheng Liren.
"Zhang Wei, don't worry, I'm not blind. I see and remember everything you've done for Cheng Lu. By the way, I called you here because there's a small matter I need your help with..."
Cheng Liren said casually.
"Elder Cheng, you're too kind. I am your subordinate, and it's my duty to resolve your difficulties. Tell me, what help do you need? I'm duty-bound!"
Zhang Wei said eagerly.
"Do you know Chen Feng?"
Cheng Liren continued to say casually.
"I do. This young man is talented and is Miss Cheng's boyfriend."
"Since you know, I won't beat around the bush. I want to transfer Chen Feng to the rare earth mine in the eastern suburbs of Jiangcheng, starting as a section chief..."
Cheng Liren said, while observing Zhang Wei's expression.