Chen Feng understood immediately. Two full hours had passed, and the matter was concluded.
With Cui Yali and Cheng Lu, due to various reasons, he had to be cautious.
With Qin Yan, there were no such reservations.
“Chen Feng, to be honest, it’s really good to have met you.”
Qin Yan said with a smile while getting dressed.
“Mayor Qin, I should be the one saying that. I graduated from a second-tier university. If I hadn't met you, I might still be in sales, or even delivering food in a big city. Meeting you has given my life a significant opportunity.”
Chen Feng said with gratitude.
“What you say is also true. However, I still have to thank you. You are a capable assistant in my career, and a source of pleasure for my body. Most importantly, you are not a wicked person. Anyone else would probably have blackmailed me by now.”
Qin Yan replied with emotion.
“Mayor Qin, thank you for your praise. I will do better in the future.”
Chen Feng replied humbly.
“Chen Feng, originally, after you settled the poverty alleviation funds for Mingshan Town, I should have given you a few days off to rest. But the problem is, there's another very tricky matter right now, and I don’t trust anyone but you to handle it.”
Qin Yan said with an apologetic expression.
“What is it?”
Chen Feng was slightly taken aback.
In his impression, Mingshan Town had been doing quite well recently.
Poverty alleviation was progressing smoothly, economic development was maintained, and no major issues had occurred.
“The contract dispute with Dahua Printing Factory.”
Qin Yan stated directly.
“Contract dispute? Just go to court, is there a problem?”
Chen Feng was momentarily confused.
“Dahua Printing Factory, I attracted them through investment promotion. If it goes to court, wouldn’t that be a slap in my face?”
Qin Yan sighed.
“If we don't go to court, the problem isn't too big. We can go through mediation. You are the mayor, so if you personally mediate, the problem shouldn’t be too significant.”
Chen Feng replied earnestly.
“If only it were that simple.”
Qin Yan continued to sigh.
“Is it very complicated?”
Chen Feng asked.
“Extremely complicated! Frankly speaking, it’s about the land requisition for Dahua Printing Factory. They signed the contract between the new Mingshan Town and the old Mingshan Town. Some insist on the land policy of the new Mingshan Town, while others insist on using the land policy of the old Mingshan Town, and they’re at an impasse. My head is already aching. The political arena fears these kinds of bickering where everyone has their own valid points, making it impossible to balance.”
Qin Yan shook her head repeatedly.
“Mayor Qin, it’s alright, I have a way to handle it.”
Chen Feng comforted Qin Yan.
“You really have a way to handle it?”
Qin Yan’s eyes shot out a sharp gleam.
“Mayor Qin, you must believe in my political acumen. I work on the front lines every day, and I’ve seen plenty of such disputes.”
Chen Feng reassured Qin Yan.
In reality, this was the first time he had encountered such trivial and messy matters.
“Alright then, I’ll have to trouble you.”
Qin Yan let out a long sigh.
To be honest, if Chen Feng couldn't resolve the Dahua Printing Factory issue, practically no one else could.
Chen Feng didn't hesitate and went to Dahua Printing Factory immediately.
“Deputy Mayor Chen, you’re finally here.”
Liao Dahua, the factory director of Dahua Printing Factory, said excitedly.
“You are a major taxpayer in Mingshan Town. Now that your company is facing an issue, I naturally have to come and see.”
Chen Feng reassured Liao Dahua.
“Deputy Mayor Chen, you know about the situation, right?”
Liao Dahua probed.
“Of course, I do. I am the Deputy Mayor of Mingshan Town in charge of economic affairs. Such matters naturally fall under my purview, so I am definitely aware.”
“Since Deputy Mayor Chen, you are already aware, I won’t hold back. I want to sign the contract according to the land policy of the old Mingshan Town.”
Liao Dahua stated his intention directly.
“Boss Liao, everyone else is willing to sign the contract under the new Mingshan Town land policy because the preferential treatment is greater. Why do you insist on the old Mingshan Town land policy?”
Chen Feng asked with confusion.
“Can I tell you the truth?”
Liao Dahua said softly.
“Of course, you can tell the truth! You know who I, Chen Feng, am. As long as you tell the truth, whether it’s good or bad, I won’t blame you. Harmony brings wealth!”
Chen Feng said calmly.
“It’s like this, Deputy Mayor Chen. If I sign the contract under the new Mingshan Town policy, it looks like a profit. But in reality, it's a loss.”
Liao Dahua spoke, observing Chen Feng’s expression.
“That’s interesting, please continue.”
Chen Feng said with a faint smile.
“The land transfer fees under the new Mingshan Town land policy are indeed less, but the scope of land use has been narrowed. For example, if I no longer wish to operate a printing factory in the future, I would have to spend money to change the land’s usage scope. This is an invisible loss.”
Liao Dahua explained word by word.
“You’re right, that makes sense. It’s my fault for not considering this small detail. How about this, don’t dwell on it, I’ll go back right away and make an amendment to the new Mingshan Town land policy.”
Chen Feng responded crisply.
“It’s that simple?”
Liao Dahua was in a daze.
“What else?”
“Deputy Mayor Chen, do you know that if the policy is changed, Mingshan Town will collect less money?”
Liao Dahua asked.
“I know.”
“You know, and you're still changing the policy?”
Liao Dahua asked, bewildered.
“Boss Liao, I won’t hide anything from you either. If I only cared about my own future and not the continued rapid economic development of Mingshan Town, I wouldn’t change the policy. But you know me, my future is important, but the practical benefits for the common people are even more important. If the policy isn’t changed, investors from other places won’t flock here, and local investors will gradually move out. This would be a devastating blow to Mingshan Town’s economy. If Mingshan Town’s economy declines, the common people will suffer.”
Chen Feng explained with a solemn expression.
“Deputy Mayor Chen, I am completely convinced.”
Liao Dahua said with great admiration.
“No need to be so exaggerated, these are all within my duties.”
Chen Feng replied humbly.
After chatting for a while longer, Chen Feng left Dahua Printing Factory and returned to the Mingshan Town Government.
“Mayor Qin, I’d like to make a minor amendment to the land policy.”
Chen Feng stated directly.
“Which part?”
“To change the scope of land usage from small to large.”
“Chen Feng, you’re really impressive. As soon as you got involved, you immediately found the crux of the problem. The contract dispute with Dahua Printing Factory was exactly about this point.”
Qin Yan said with excitement and happiness.
“Mayor Qin, do you think this point can be amended?”
Chen Feng asked tentatively.
“Of course, it can be amended! However, you have to persuade one person.”
Qin Yan replied earnestly.
“Persuade whom?”
“The head of the Mingshan Town Land Bureau. If he agrees, the new policy for Mingshan Town can be passed!”
“This… might be a bit difficult. I know the head of the Mingshan Town Land Bureau; he’s a very stubborn person. What he decides, not only can I, as a deputy mayor, not persuade him, but even leaders from Yongming County can’t change his mind.”
Chen Feng said with a dejected expression.