Chen Feng didn't know how to respond to Cheng Lu's fantastical imagination and could only smile awkwardly.
Cheng Lu didn't continue to be jealous. Since Chen Feng's eyes showed no love for Qin Yan, there was no need to press the issue.
"Chen Feng, are you planning to go to Hongyan District today to inspect the performance salary situation there?"
To ease the awkwardness, Cheng Lu changed the subject.
"Yes! I originally planned to go today, but you said there would be a leader's inspection in Hongyan District today, so I can only wait until tomorrow."
Chen Feng replied truthfully.
"Tomorrow might not work either."
Cheng Lu replied thoughtfully.
"Why won't tomorrow work?"
"I asked a friend in Jiangcheng. The reason for the leader's inspection in Hongyan District this time is because something happened there. To put it bluntly, the leaders are going to hold people accountable. I estimate that it will take at least a week for things to calm down in Hongyan District. If we go at this time, it will be like asking for trouble."
Cheng Lu said with a serious expression.
"Miss Cheng, if you say that, we should go to Hongyan District today."
Chen Feng said anxiously.
"Chen Feng, aren't you listening to me? For the next few days, everyone in Hongyan District will be scrambling to deal with the inspection and accountability, and they'll all be in a mess. If you go at this time, not only will you not get things done, but you'll also be scolded. My suggestion is that it's not too late to go next week."
Cheng Lu advised Chen Feng.
"Miss Cheng, you're not an outsider, so I won't hide anything from you. The reason I'm rushing to Hongyan District is to help Deputy Town Mayor Qin finalize the performance salary reform for Mingshan Town as soon as possible. As you know, Deputy Town Mayor Qin has taken good care of me, and I definitely want to reciprocate."
Chen Feng said seriously.
"Chen Feng, I understand your intentions. Although you're just a driver on the surface, you're different from other drivers. You have ambition and want to keep pace with Deputy Town Mayor Qin. However, the situation in Hongyan District is very complicated, and your going there won't be of any use."
"I know the situation in Hongyan District is very serious, and that's precisely why I'm going there now. Perhaps I can help them solve some problems."
Chen Feng said seriously.
"Chen Feng, did I hear you correctly? You, a specialized driver at the town level, helping to solve problems for the district-level power structure?"
Cheng Lu looked at Chen Feng with disbelief.
"Miss Cheng, you might not know this, but although I'm just a specialized driver at the town level, I've witnessed many district-level processes with Deputy Town Mayor Qin. Through constant exposure, I've gained a little experience."
"Chen Feng, while that may be true, this time, the situation in Hongyan District is really tricky. Even if you go, it will likely be of no avail. It's better not to get involved."
Cheng Lu continued to advise Chen Feng.
"Miss Cheng, if you're unwilling to go, then forget it. I'll find someone else to take me to Hongyan District."
Chen Feng used a provocation tactic.
"Forget it. Since you insist on going, I'll accompany you."
Cheng Lu conceded.
She was filled with admiration for Chen Feng. In this society, there were too few young people who dared to face difficulties; most of them just went with the flow.
Half an hour later, led by Cheng Lu, Chen Feng successfully entered the office of the top leader of Hongyan District.
"Cheng Lu, why are you here?"
The top leader of Hongyan District recognized Cheng Lu.
"Uncle Hong, I heard that you're in trouble. So, I brought a colleague from Mingshan Town to see if we can help in any way."
Cheng Lu deliberately concealed her identity, and Hong Sheng, the top leader of Hongyan District, played along, treating her as the daughter of an ordinary friend.
"Cheng Lu, I appreciate your kind intentions. This time, the incident in Hongyan District is very serious. Not to mention that your colleague from Mingshan Town can't help, even my friends in the city can't help. The matter is too big to cover up."
Hong Sheng replied dejectedly.
"Chen Feng, did you hear that? It's pretty much as I predicted. Hongyan District has encountered a big problem this time, otherwise, the higher authorities wouldn't have sent an inspection team down."
Cheng Lu used Hong Sheng's words to advise Chen Feng.
Jiangcheng was different from Mingshan Town. No matter how developed Mingshan Town was, it was still just a town level. Any so-called major event there wouldn't strictly be considered a major event. However, in Jiangcheng, it was different. Once a major event occurred, it was truly a major event.
"Miss Cheng, Old Hong, I've already thought of a solution."
Chen Feng replied calmly.
While Cheng Lu and Hong Sheng were chatting, Chen Feng had secretly observed the various aspects of the Hongyan District government compound. Through various analyses, combined with a text message asking for Deputy Town Mayor Qin's opinion, he quickly found a solution to the relevant problem.
It had to be said that following Qin Yan had taught him a lot about the power dynamics.
"Chen Feng, is it? So many people in our Hongyan District are helpless. And you, after only coming here once, have come up with a solution?"
Hong Sheng looked at Chen Feng with disbelief.
If it weren't for Cheng Lu's sake, he would have already kicked this ignorant fellow out of his office.
Just a driver for a town leader, and he really thought of himself as someone important.
"Old Hong, actually, it's not entirely my idea. Deputy Town Mayor Qin also contributed to this."
Chen Feng replied calmly.
Chen Feng was quite impressed with Qin Yan on this point.
As expected of an experienced hand in politics, she remained calm and composed in the face of a major event, quickly and decisively identifying the crux of the problem.
Qin Yan's capabilities were such that she wouldn't stay in Mingshan Town for long; she was destined for a bright future.
"Deputy Town Mayor Qin's contribution?"
Hong Sheng asked, looking confused.
"Yes, Old Hong. I just WeChatted Deputy Town Mayor Qin about the two stalled investment projects in Hongyan District. Deputy Town Mayor Qin immediately shared her thoughts with me. Combining her ideas with my own, I quickly came up with a way to deal with the inspection team."
Chen Feng explained word by word.
"A driver and a deputy town mayor, and they are this capable? Able to turn a sure thing around?"
Hong Sheng looked at Chen Feng with disbelief.
During this period, the two investment projects in Hongyan District had failed for various reasons, which had greatly angered the city. The city had immediately dispatched an inspection team to Hongyan District.
Judging by the situation, without finding a few scapegoats, the matter could not be resolved.
Hongyan District's economy had been at the bottom for years. This time, with the failure of two investment projects, the city, full of frustration, would surely seize the opportunity to make an example of them.
"Revitalizing the two investment projects will naturally solve the problem with the inspection team."
Chen Feng said calmly.
"Driver Chen, don't you think what you said is as good as saying nothing? If the two investment projects could be so easily revived, would I still be sitting here in my office in a hurry?"
Hong Sheng said, suppressing his displeasure.
"Old Hong, could you tell me why the two projects failed?"
Chen Feng continued to ask calmly.
"The reason is that there isn't enough land for the developers."
"Then give the land to the developers."
"Driver Chen, I think we can end this conversation here. There's only so much land left in the northern suburbs of Hongyan District, and I can't conjure more land out of thin air. What can I give to the developers? Originally, I thought the land in the northern suburbs of Hongyan District would be enough for the two projects. Who knew that these two developers had huge appetites and wanted nearly ten times the land? Since I couldn't produce more land, I could only watch these two projects fail."
Hong Sheng sighed deeply.
"Old Hong, I have a way to make a large area of land appear in the northern suburbs of Hongyan District..."
Chen Feng said confidently.