“What method?”
Qin Yan looked at Chen Feng with curiosity.
To be honest, the current stalemate with Director Fan was a dead end.
“Turn enemy into friend.”
Chen Feng replied calmly.
“Turn enemy into friend?”
“Yes, turn enemy into friend! There’s an old saying in politics: there are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests. Director Fan and I originally had no deep enmity, but the conflict sharpened because of the civilized town selection. If our conflict is resolved, we will naturally cooperate. I believe that Director Fan, as an old hand in politics, would also be willing to cooperate.”
Chen Feng explained with confidence.
“That’s interesting, continue.”
Qin Yan looked at Chen Feng with admiration.
“Actually, the reason our relationship was strained before was that both sides mistakenly believed that only one civilized town could be selected. In reality, two can be selected.”
“Two civilized towns?”
Qin Yan’s eyes sparkled.
“Yes, two civilized towns. Mayor Qin, think about it, if we select two civilized towns, won’t the conflict between Director Fan and us be resolved?”
Chen Feng asked.
“That makes sense, but there’s another problem. Will Director Fan listen to you patiently? After all, he’s from Jiangcheng, and you’re only from Mingshan Town.”
Qin Yan asked worriedly.
“Don’t worry, as long as I bring up Director Zhao, Director Fan will definitely listen to me patiently.”
Chen Feng said calmly.
“In that case, then hurry to Jiangcheng. In a few more days, the list of civilized towns will be announced.”
Qin Yan said in a good mood.
Chen Feng, as always, displayed his political talent. This was not the most crucial part; the most crucial part was his loyalty.
Frankly, if Chen Feng were not loyal to her, there would be no need to struggle over whether Mingshan Town could be selected as a civilized town.
Chen Feng did not hesitate and went to Jiangcheng immediately.
“Director Fan, Chen Feng wishes to see you?”
Fan Tian entered Director Fan’s office and whispered.
“Who wants to see me?”
Director Fan was stunned.
“Deputy Mayor Chen Feng of Mingshan Town.”
Fan Tian said word by word.
“Interesting. However, I won’t see him. What’s there to see in a defeated opponent?”
Director Fan replied coldly.
“Director Fan, I suggest you should still see him.”
Fan Tian continued to whisper.
“Tell me, why should I see Chen Feng?”
Director Fan asked with amusement.
“He knows that Director Zhao is at odds with us. My point is, if we don’t see him, and he goes to Director Zhao, then we will be at a disadvantage.”
Fan Tian explained.
“That makes sense. Then call him in.”
Director Fan said thoughtfully.
Soon, Chen Feng entered Director Fan’s office.
“Speak, what is it? If you want me to give up the selection of Xiaoyan Street as a civilized town, you can leave. Millions have been invested, and even the King of Heaven can’t make me withdraw.”
Director Fan looked at Chen Feng sternly.
“Director Fan, you misunderstand. I’m not here to ask you to give up the civilized town selection this time, but for a strong alliance.”
Chen Feng said calmly.
“Strong alliance? Interesting, tell me, how can it be a strong alliance?”
Director Fan stared intently at Chen Feng.
“Mingshan Town and Xiaoyan Street form a friendly town partnership and jointly apply to be selected as civilized towns. Although Mingshan Town is not as developed as Xiaoyan Street, its economic development speed is several times faster. We both have our strengths. If we jointly apply, we can definitely be selected as civilized towns.”
Chen Feng said calmly.
“Chen Feng, I can only say that your dream is beautiful. Why should Xiaoyan Street cooperate with Mingshan Town? Xiaoyan Street can be selected even without cooperation.”
Director Fan looked at Chen Feng coldly.
“Director Fan, Xiaoyan Street can indeed be selected as a civilized town independently without cooperating with Mingshan Town. However, the problem is, if you don’t cooperate with Mingshan Town, I can only go to Director Zhao.”
Chen Feng said calmly.
“Are you threatening me?”
“If you think this is a threat, I don’t mind. Think about it, would Director Zhao prefer to see Xiaoyan Street selected or not?”
Chen Feng continued to ask calmly.
“Chen Feng, have you considered a problem? Even if you cooperate with Director Zhao, you are still no match for me?”
Director Fan asked with a frown.
“This is not a problem. To be precise, even if Director Zhao and I cooperate and are not your match, we can still disgust you. You are currently at the peak of your career, with a bright future. If you are suddenly disgusted and have a stain, do you think the consequences would be good?”
Chen Feng retorted.
“You’re ruthless, kid. I agree to jointly apply with Mingshan Town for the civilized town selection. However, I’ve invested tens of millions, and Mingshan Town hasn’t spent a dime. Isn’t that unreasonable?”
Director Fan questioned, suppressing his anger.
“Director Fan, how about this, after Mingshan Town is selected as a civilized town, I will give you five million, not a penny less. You know, Mingshan Town is not as wealthy as Xiaoyan Street. The business owners in Mingshan Town are reluctant to part with money without seeing a profit. If they are selected as civilized towns, they will be very happy to share the expenses of the selection.”
Chen Feng said earnestly.
“How can I be sure you’re not lying to me? What if the civilized town selection is successful, and you don’t pay? I’ll bite you!”
Director Fan said coldly.
“Director Fan, you are an old hand in politics and should understand a principle: if you are not trustworthy in politics, no one can survive. Think carefully, why do Director Qin and I care so much about Mingshan Town’s civilized town selection this time? Isn’t it to gain some political capital? If you are not trustworthy when gaining political capital, and act unscrupulously, can you still gain this political capital?”
Chen Feng explained word by word.
“Well, that’s how it is. Then I’ll trust you this once.”
Director Fan took a deep breath.
“Since Director Fan agrees, let’s sign an agreement.”
Chen Feng said earnestly.
This agreement would not only dispel Director Fan’s doubts.
Most importantly, once Director Fan signed this agreement, he would have leverage over him.
With this leverage, even if he couldn’t be friends with Director Fan, Director Fan would not dare to betray him.
“Agreement?”
Director Fan was stunned.
“Yes, an agreement. As you said earlier, this is a matter involving tens of millions. It’s best to have an agreement to bind us, so you don’t have to worry about my dishonesty.”
Chen Feng said nonchalantly.
“That makes sense.”
Director Fan did not think too deeply.
Thus, the two signed the agreement.
A week later, the results were out, and Xiaoyan Street and Mingshan Town were jointly selected as civilized towns.
“Chen Feng, my intention is, why don’t we just not give Director Fan the five million? Since the civilized town has been selected, there’s no need to pay attention to Director Fan anymore.”
Qin Yan tentatively said to Chen Feng.
“Mayor Qin, your thinking narrows the perspective. Five million looks like a lot, and it’s normal to feel reluctant to give it to Director Fan for nothing. However, in politics, you can’t just look at the present, but also the long term!”
Chen Feng explained earnestly.
“That’s interesting, then analyze for me, what is the long-term benefit of this five million?”
Qin Yan looked at Chen Feng with admiration.
Chen Feng’s vision was growing bigger and bigger. He could remain calm even with a huge sum of five million.