Chen Feng concisely explained to Qin Yan why the land for the Kairui Garment project was illegal.
To some extent, the Kairui Garment project land was not entirely illegal, but rather had a large room for maneuver.
It was like Qin Yan often said: if she said someone was qualified, they were qualified. If she said they were not, they were not.
Matters of officialdom were quite mysterious!
"You mean the land for the Kairui Garment project is commercial land that was auctioned for too long, and it doesn't have twenty percent of the construction area on the plot, making it illegal land speculation?"
Qin Yan was a sharp person. After Chen Feng's explanation, she immediately understood what was going on.
"Vice Mayor Qin, you are in charge of the economy. You must have heard of such land regulations," Chen Feng said, seizing the opportunity.
"Such land regulations have only appeared in places above the township level. At the township level, it shouldn't be this exaggerated, should it?" Qin Yan replied with a frown.
"Vice Mayor Qin, ordinary townships indeed would not have this situation. However, such land regulations have a very large room for operation. If the higher authorities don't care, it's legal. If they do care, it's illegal. The problem is, Mingshan Town is not an ordinary town. Mingshan Town is the most economically developed town in Yongming County, and it's adjacent to Jiangcheng. It's impossible for them not to care."
Chen Feng explained earnestly.
"But this is a township government project. Who would dare to mess around?" Qin Yan retorted.
"No one in the township is managing it. The people of Mingshan Town are not fools; they surely want Mingshan Town's economy to develop rapidly. However, it might not be the case in Jiangcheng..."
"Someone in Jiangcheng is managing it?"
"It's highly likely that the relevant departments in Jiangcheng are managing it, because once the Kairui Garment project land is determined to be illegal, the fine..."
Chen Feng didn't finish, knowing Qin Yan was an insider and would understand.
Fines also had a very large room for operation.
It all depended on appetite. If the higher authorities had a big appetite, the fine would be substantial. If their appetite was moderate, the fine would just be nominal.
"Chen Feng, your concern is not without reason. However, Mingshan Town can't be that unlucky, can it? Only the two of us went to the provincial trade fair to attract investment this time, and Jiangcheng shouldn't know about it."
"I hope so..."
Just as Chen Feng was about to comfort Qin Yan, someone called for her.
Qin Yan answered the phone immediately. At first, her expression was fine.
However, after finishing the call, Qin Yan's face darkened.
"Chen Feng, you guessed correctly. Jiangcheng has already initiated legal proceedings. Some of my friends in Jiangcheng called me in advance to tell me to be prepared."
Qin Yan stated truthfully.
"This is a tricky situation, Vice Mayor Qin. What do you plan to do?" Chen Feng asked.
"There's no specific plan, but I think if we try to negotiate in Jiangcheng, we might be able to reduce the fine a bit." Qin Yan said helplessly.
"Vice Mayor Qin, with your connections, reducing the fine shouldn't be a big problem. However, once the fine is paid, it will be difficult for Mingshan Town to attract investment in the future," Chen Feng replied earnestly.
"Chen Feng, how can I not know what you're saying? The problem is, once we are targeted by the higher authorities, it's almost impossible to get away unscathed."
"Vice Mayor Qin, I do have a way we can try. It might even get the authorities to withdraw the lawsuit."
"You have a way?" Qin Yan was taken aback.
"Yes, but I can't guarantee whether this method will work."
"You don't need to guarantee it. In any case, we're trying to save a dying horse by treating it as if it's alive. As long as there's a glimmer of hope, we should try," Qin Yan said urgently.
If the investment project was fined, it would be extraordinarily difficult to attract investment in the future.
"We just need to amend the contract," Chen Feng replied crisciously.
"What do you mean?" Qin Yan was a bit confused.
"Vice Mayor Qin, what I mean is, Jiangcheng has already filed a lawsuit, and Mingshan Town can't control it. The best approach is to temporarily amend the contract. The original land for the Kairui Garment project will not be used. It will be transferred at a low price to a star enterprise in Jiangcheng, even below the break-even price. The Kairui Garment project will be moved to a newly developed plot, and then there will be no issue of legality."
"Chen Feng, this method is brilliant. Strange, how do you know so much?" Qin Yan praised him sincerely.
She had initially intended for Chen Feng to just lend a hand, but she never expected this young man to always produce unexpected results.
At first, she thought she owed a huge favor to her teacher Chen Tao, but now it seemed she was the one getting the great benefit.
A good driver was easy to find, but a driver with outstanding ability was rare!
"It's nothing, just good luck. I suddenly thought of this aspect," Chen Feng said humbly.
In reality, none of this was accidental.
Every day after work, while others went out to play, he would lock himself in his room to read economics books. Coupled with his daily exposure at the township government and observing Qin Yan handle various economic matters, he naturally developed this ability to handle things over time.
However, there was no need to tell Qin Yan about his secret efforts.
Qin Yan was his superior. She didn't care about these things; she cared about the results.
"Although we have a method, we still can't be happy too soon," Qin Yan sighed deeply.
"We can amend the contract and exchange the land. Are there any other problems?" Chen Feng probed.
"Exchanging the land would indeed solve the problem entirely. The issue is that amending the land contract is not easy. You should know that the land for the Kairui Garment project was signed by Jiangcheng. In other words, if the land for the Kairui Garment project is to be changed, Jiangcheng's consent must be obtained..."
"Vice Mayor Qin, I hadn't considered that. You saying that makes it very troublesome." Chen Feng also sighed.
No wonder people always said that matters of officialdom were simple in one way and so complex in another that you doubted your sanity.
Qin Yan was merely the deputy mayor of Mingshan Town. The matters she was handling were naturally complex.
"No matter how complex it is, we have to do it. How about this, you quickly prepare the car, and we'll head to Jiangcheng right now. Oh, and don't forget to bring Cheng Lu," Qin Yan added after a moment's thought.
"Bring Cheng Lu? Vice Mayor Qin, Cheng Lu is just an intern in Mingshan Town. Will bringing her be useful?" Chen Feng asked, confused.
"Of course, it's useful. Don't forget, Cheng Lu is from Jiangcheng," Qin Yan explained.
Up to this point, although she wasn't entirely clear about Cheng Lu's true background, one thing was certain: Cheng Lu's family was definitely not ordinary.
Children from ordinary families would not have the ability to intern in the officialdom.
"Understood, Vice Mayor Qin. I'll go get the car, and you call Cheng Lu," Chen Feng said.
"Drive the car to the entrance first, then go to the office to call Cheng Lu," Qin Yan said meaningfully.
"I should go? Vice Mayor Qin, I'm just a driver. If I go to call Cheng Lu, will she listen?" Chen Feng was taken aback.
"Don't worry, if you call her, the effect will definitely be stronger than if I do," Qin Yan said with a knowing smile.
It had to be said that Cheng Lu was a woman with good judgment. Among the many young men in the Mingshan Town government, she had immediately taken a liking to Chen Feng, this extraordinary young man.