The fight lasted for three hours, and Director Sun and Director Wu concluded their affairs.
"Little Wu, don't worry, I've figured out how to deal with Chen Feng," Director Sun said, putting on his clothes and looking tenderly at Director Wu.
"Chen Feng wants to improve the education in Mingshan Town, right? I'll just make sure he can't. If Mingshan Town's education runs into serious trouble, he'll have to step down. Under the system of accountability, Chen Feng, as the deputy town mayor, can't escape." Director Sun spoke with full confidence.
"Director Sun, I have to say, Chen Feng does have some skills when it comes to managing education. Every move he makes targets the key points. With him around, it's unlikely that Mingshan Town's education will encounter major problems," Director Wu replied dejectedly.
"It's fine, money can solve everything," Director Sun continued to smile confidently.
"How specifically?" Director Wu probed.
"It's simple. Turn a few of Mingshan Town's better public schools into private schools. That way, the quality of education won't be controlled by the Education Bureau; they can only watch as Mingshan Town's education is ruined by capital."
"Director Sun, I know your family is wealthy, and the Sun family can buy these better high schools in Mingshan Town. But the problem is, if Mingshan Town's education collapses, it won't be good for either of us, will it? Are you sure you want to do something that harms us as much as it harms the enemy?" Director Wu asked, puzzled.
"Your concern is not without reason. You are the head of the Mingshan Town Education Bureau, and I am the head of the Mingshan County Education Bureau. If Mingshan Town's education collapses, we can't escape responsibility. However, if we are no longer in Mingshan Town and Yongming County, then if Mingshan Town's education collapses, it will have nothing to do with us. Chen Feng will have to bear all the responsibility."
"Director Sun, do you mean you plan to spend money to get transferred?"
"Actually, even without Chen Feng, I planned to spend money to transfer to Jiangcheng. It's just that Chen Feng's appearance has accelerated my plan." Hearing Director Sun say this, Director Wu's郁闷 (yùmèn - depression/frustration) towards Chen Feng completely disappeared.
"Chen Feng, get ready. We're going to have a meeting with our team members shortly."
A week later, Qin Yan called out to Chen Feng in the hallway.
"What's up?" Chen Feng asked, puzzled.
"Sun Group is participating in the public-to-private conversion in Mingshan Town, and the investment has been made. Our team needs to hold a meeting to discuss the specific details," Qin Yan explained.
"Town Mayor Qin, why don't I know about this?" Chen Feng asked, startled.
"I told them not to tell you. I know your personality; once you find out Director Sun's family is acquiring several good high schools in Mingshan Town, you definitely won't agree," Qin Yan replied calmly.
"Shouldn't I object? Director Sun is doing this simply to ruin Mingshan Town's education and kick me out of Mingshan Town. My being kicked out of Mingshan Town isn't a huge problem. The problem is, Mingshan Town's education is already not good, and if it's tossed around like this again, it will be truly ruined," Chen Feng explained with great concern.
"Chen Feng, are you overthinking? Who says the quality of education will decline just because public schools become private schools?" Qin Yan comforted Chen Feng.
"If it were a general public-to-private conversion, the problem wouldn't be too big. But the issue is that this public-to-private conversion is being orchestrated by Director Sun. That guy will do anything disgusting and despicable to get revenge for Director Wu."
"Chen Feng, actually, I've also considered this issue. However, there are some things I can't decide alone. This time, Sun Group's investment is substantial, and the leadership of Mingshan Town has all agreed. My opposition alone is useless. To prevent Director Sun's sinister intentions from succeeding, you must attend this team meeting. You're so smart, you'll definitely find a way to counter Director Sun's sinister intentions."
After Qin Yan said this, Chen Feng stopped talking nonsense and went into the conference room with Qin Yan.
In the conference room, most of Mingshan Town's leadership were present, including Director Wu, the head of the Mingshan Town Education Bureau. Director Wu was sitting there looking smug.
"Deputy Town Mayor Chen, you're here too?" Director Wu said provocatively.
"I have to be here, otherwise, some people would really think they can do whatever they want," Chen Feng retorted sharply.
"Deputy Town Mayor Chen, let me correct you. It's not that people can do whatever they want, it's that money can do whatever it wants."
"Then we'll just have to wait and see!" Chen Feng replied coldly.
After the two exchanged a few sharp words, the meeting began. As Qin Yan had anticipated, most of Mingshan Town's leadership agreed to Sun Group's participation in the public-to-private conversion. The reason given was that this investment by Sun Group would bring huge profits to Mingshan Town's finances. Previously, Mingshan Town's finances were barely breaking even, and there were almost no benefits for the entire government sector. This time, with such a large source of funds, they couldn't miss it. This year's employee benefits depended on Sun Group. As for the future of so many students in Mingshan Town, they were not being considered. With money, there was no need to worry about so much!
Chen Feng felt a chill in his heart. This group of people in Mingshan Town's government exposed the dark side of politics. For the sake of so-called benefits, they could turn a blind eye to the future of the high school students in Mingshan Town. For power and money, they could sacrifice anything!
"Deputy Town Mayor Chen, you are the deputy town mayor in charge of education in Mingshan Town, don't you have any comments to make?" Director Wu asked Chen Feng deliberately.
"Everyone's opinion has been decided; I have no comments," Chen Feng replied, suppressing his anger.
"It's best that you have no comments. Oh, and I forgot to tell you some good news," Director Wu said, leaning closer to Chen Feng.
"What good news?" Chen Feng asked calmly, playing along.
"Director Sun and I have been promoted to the Jiangcheng Education Bureau because of this acquisition project. You are a very thoughtful young man, and it's a pity we won't be working together anymore." Director Wu intentionally provoked Chen Feng.
Chen Feng was not angered at all. On the contrary, his resolve to counter Director Sun and Director Wu's public-to-private conspiracy was strengthened.
After the meeting concluded, Chen Feng went directly to Qin Yan's office to find her.
"Town Mayor Qin, I have an idea," Chen Feng said straightforwardly.
"You have an idea so quickly?" Qin Yan replied excitedly.
"Yes, Director Wu's wicked demeanor earlier gave me an idea. Director Wu wants to ruin Mingshan Town's education with private schools, so I'll make private schools help Mingshan Town's education soar," Chen Feng said with conviction.
"After the acquisition is complete, all of Mingshan Town's good high schools will be in the hands of Sun Group. Are you sure you can change the established reality?" Qin Yan probed.
"Under normal circumstances, no. However, Director Wu forgot one thing: since they are private schools, they can expand their shares." Chen Feng explained excitedly.
"Expand shares?"
"Yes, Director Sun uses money to control Mingshan Town's education, so we can use money to counter-control it too," Chen Feng continued to explain, word by word.
"The logic is sound, but this time, Sun Group has invested a lot of money. Although I have some money, it's far from enough to contend with Sun Group's investment," Qin Yan replied dejectedly.
"Town Mayor Qin, I don't intend to use your money," Chen Feng said calmly.
"You don't intend to use my money? Could it be your money? With your current level of gray income, it's not even enough to tickle Sun Group's teeth," Qin Yan asked, frowning.