"Dad, why are you like everyone else? You actually believe that academic qualifications represent everything?"
Cheng Lu looked at Cheng Liren in astonishment.
"So, your meaning is that the deputy town head's driver is very capable?"
Cheng Liren looked at Cheng Lu with great interest.
If this driver was truly capable, it would mean his daughter, Cheng Lu, had a good eye for people.
"I'm not very clear about the specific situation, as I've only been interning in Mingshan Town. However, I can infer that Chen Feng's abilities are exceptional."
Cheng Lu replied with a serious expression.
"Continue."
"The deputy town head of Mingshan Town, the strong woman Qin Yan, is not someone ordinary people can serve well. I heard she had gone through several drivers before, and her attitude towards those drivers was not very friendly. However, after Chen Feng became her driver, the situation completely changed. Qin Yan is very aloof towards other people in the Mingshan Town government. Towards her driver Chen Feng and Town Head Wang Deli, she is as warm as a spring breeze."
"Hearing your analysis, it seems to make sense. However, it's still just speculation. Whether Chen Feng is truly capable or not, facts will speak for themselves."
Cheng Liren said with a serious expression.
"I think so too. Today happens to be an opportunity. I'll call Chen Feng up now. If Chen Feng can help you solve the problem quickly and effectively, it means I haven't misjudged him. If he can't help you solve the problem, it means I have. I will never mention the Mingshan Town Kairui Garment Project again."
Cheng Lu replied with anticipation.
Before, she had only heard from others that Chen Feng, the driver, was unusual. Now that she had a chance to personally test Chen Feng's capabilities, she was quite excited.
"Then call him over. To be honest, I'm very curious about the young man your daughter has taken a liking to."
Cheng Liren said with a smile.
"I can call Chen Feng over, but you cannot reveal your identity. Just say you are asking on behalf of someone else."
Cheng Lu said seriously.
"That's no problem."
Cheng Liren replied with a pleased expression.
His daughter, Cheng Lu, wasn't trying to impress men with her prominent family background; this was a sign of maturity.
"Miss Cheng, you're not mistaken, are you? You want me to go and help your friend solve a tricky problem in the official circles? Shouldn't Deputy Town Head Qin go? She has rich experience."
When Cheng Lu came to call him to help the secretary of a Jiangcheng big shot solve a problem, Chen Feng was stunned.
Anyone with a brain knew that having Deputy Town Head Qin go to help the secretary of a Jiangcheng big shot solve the problem would be infinitely better than him, the driver.
"I'm not entirely clear about the specifics; I'm just relaying the message. You don't have to go, but if no one helps that secretary solve the problem, the land for the Kairui Garment Project in Mingshan Town will be difficult to secure."
Cheng Lu feigned a serious expression.
"Deputy Town Head Qin, what do you think..."
Chen Feng turned to ask for Qin Yan's opinion.
If Qin Yan wasn't there, he would have gone directly.
Since Qin Yan was present, he had to ask for her opinion.
This was the rule in official circles; if a big shot was present, their opinion had to be sought.
Making decisions that bypassed the big shot was a major taboo in official circles.
"Since Miss Cheng said so, you should go."
Qin Yan replied without revealing her thoughts.
Internally, she felt a surge of subtle joy. Various signs indicated that Cheng Lu had a favorable impression of Chen Feng, and with time, the two of them might very well end up together.
For her, a strong alliance between two young people, one capable and the other with a powerful background, would be highly beneficial.
Half an hour later, Cheng Lu and Chen Feng appeared before Cheng Liren.
Cheng Liren's eyes lit up.
Judging by Chen Feng's demeanor, he appeared to be someone capable of accomplishing great things.
"Chen Feng, think carefully before you answer. Do you have a way to balance the interests between the Jiangcheng big shot and his many subordinates? If not, quickly return with Deputy Town Head Qin. The Kairui Garment Project in Mingshan Town will be halted immediately."
Cheng Liren stated his point directly.
"Elder Cheng, I have already thought about it."
Chen Feng replied seriously.
"Then, tell me."
Cheng Liren said with interest.
"Relocate the Jiangcheng garment industry to Mingshan Town to form an industrial advantage."
Chen Feng replied word by word.
"Chen Feng, do you think this method is very good?"
Cheng Liren's eyes showed disappointment.
He had thought Chen Feng would have some earth-shattering solution, but it turned out to be a terrible idea.
Wouldn't relocating the Jiangcheng garment industry to Mingshan Town be working for others' benefit?
"It's quite good. Are there any problems?"
Chen Feng replied unhurriedly.
"Do you think the leadership in Jiangcheng would agree to relocate the Jiangcheng garment industry to Mingshan Town?"
Cheng Liren said with disappointment.
It seemed his daughter's judgment of people was still not accurate.
"Secretary Cheng, I understand your thinking. Regardless of which city's leadership, there is always local protectionism. However, there is a core issue: once the Jiangcheng garment industry is transferred to Mingshan Town, Mingshan Town's industrial output will immediately increase severalfold. When a town's output reaches a certain level, it will naturally be upgraded from a town to a district..."
Chen Feng said word by word.
As soon as the words "upgraded from a town to a district" were uttered, Cheng Liren's eyes flashed with brilliance.
He had mistaken a piece of scrap iron for a king.
Honestly, even he, the top leader of Jiangcheng, hadn't thought of the ingenious move of upgrading the town to a district.
"Alright, I won't say anything more. Go back and tell Deputy Town Head Qin that for the Kairui Garment Project land, all that's needed is a contract amendment. I will call Jiangcheng and ask them to sign."
Cheng Liren stated directly.
"Thank you, Secretary Cheng."
Chen Feng immediately said thank you.
"You don't need to thank me. If you want to thank someone, thank yourself. Your talent has simplified a complex problem. Also, Cheng Lu is the daughter of my friend. Please take care of her more in Mingshan Town."
Cheng Liren said with satisfaction.
"That's a given."
"Dad, how was it? Don't you think your daughter has good judgment in people?"
Cheng Lu whispered to Cheng Liren.
"Chen Feng is indeed a good young man. It's just a pity about his family background... Otherwise, you two would be quite suitable."
Cheng Liren spoke with implied meaning.
Although he doted on his daughter, he wouldn't indulge her on matters of principle.
Since ancient times, matching families and strong alliances have been immutable truths.
The marriage of the daughter of Jiangcheng's top leader to a driver was absolutely impossible!
"Dad, you're overthinking it. I don't have romantic feelings for Chen Feng. I just think he's a very smart person."
Cheng Lu's face flushed as she tried to cover her embarrassment.
"It's best if you don't have such feelings. You are a top student from Duducheng University, and I am the top leader of Jiangcheng. A young man like Chen Feng is truly not suitable for you."
Cheng Liren said sternly.
"Got it."
Cheng Lu replied with a smile.
It was still too early for marriage discussions, so there was no need to argue with her father about this matter now. If it ever came to discussing marriage with Chen Feng in the future, she would simply elope and not worry too much.
For a woman, the greatest happiness in life is marrying the man she loves.
A week later, the Kairui Garment Project was smoothly on track. Qin Yan decided to strike while the iron was hot and discuss Chen Feng's entry into the study program with the town head.
"Deputy Town Head Qin, according to reason, you have made significant contributions recently, and your requests should be met unconditionally by the town. However, regarding your driver Chen Feng's entry into the study program, it will have to wait for the next time..."
Town Head Wang Deli said with a feigned sigh.