The Fortunate Demoniac Little Village Doctor
Chapter 590 - 590 559 Making a Scene

590: Chapter 559: Making a Scene 590: Chapter 559: Making a Scene Two days later, Mayor Hong Rengui summoned Liu Hun to his office with a phone call.

The mayor, who was in his early forties, was earnestly reviewing the documents on his desk.

Hearing Liu Hun knock and enter, he gestured to the chair opposite and indicated for Liu Hun to sit.

After about three minutes, Hong Rengui finally lifted his head, holding the documents in his hand with an expression of discontent and asked Liu Hun, “I heard from Director Xia that this research report on Mingyang Factory was written by you?”

Liu Hun nodded in acknowledgment, “It was written by me.”

“Take it!” Hong Rengui handed the research report to Liu Hun and then told him, “Take it back and revise it, remove all the parts where you subjectively sympathize with Mingyang Factory, then highlight the problems of Mingyang Factory before handing it to me again.”

Liu Hun held his own report, feeling somewhat conflicted, not knowing what to do for a moment.

“What’s wrong?

Do you have any issues?” Mayor Hong, noticing Liu Hun’s hesitation to leave, added, “Liu, working in city governance, being pragmatic is certainly crucial, but you must also learn to adapt and take into consideration the difficulties faced by the city government.

You may go now.” After speaking, Hong Rengui gestured with his hand, indicating Liu Hun could leave.

Facing the mayor, Liu Hun had not a shred of capital to resist and had no choice but to take his report and leave the mayor’s office.

He also understood that following the mayor’s suggestions meant he would be getting on the mayor’s ‘boat.’ But by going against his conscience, how could he carry on?

Liu Hun returned to the City Committee office feeling conflicted.

When Xia Yanran saw him, she immediately asked, “How did it go?

What did the mayor say to you?”

Liu Hun sighed and said, “He wants me to revise the research report according to his wishes before submitting it again.”

“His wishes?

What does he mean?” Xia Yanran inquired.

“To remove all sections on Mingyang Factory’s difficulties and then exaggerate the issues with Mingyang Factory,” Liu Hun told Xia Yanran truthfully, “I don’t want to do it that way.”

Xia Yanran saw Liu Hun’s difficulty and was about to speak, when suddenly the office phone rang.

Upon answering, she found it was Secretary Yang Guangrong asking Liu Hun to immediately visit his office.

After Liu Hun entered ***’s office, Yang Guangrong greeted him with a smile, asked him to sit, and then inquired, “Liu, did you conduct the research report on Mingyang Factory?”

Liu Hun had guessed it was about this matter and did not deny it, simply nodding his head.

Yang Guangrong, clapping his hands together with a smile, said, “Young man, very good, capable of objectively and profoundly analyzing the issue and focusing on the key points.

I can tell from the report that you sympathize with Mingyang Factory, is that right?”

Regarding Yang Guangrong’s ability to perceive his attitude from the report, Liu Hun was not surprised; any official who could reach his position had certain skills, “Yes, indeed, I do sympathize with Mingyang Factory.” Saying this, Liu Hun thought for a moment and then spoke at length, telling Yang Guangrong everything he and Xia Yanran had seen and heard at Mingyang Factory, including Chen Yao kneeling to him, which he did not conceal.

Yang Guangrong’s expression became somewhat serious as he said, “I have known Chen Yao for quite a long time.

He has always been the head of Mingyang Factory, laboring for it all these years.

He has only taken the money he is entitled to and has never once come to the city government for more, nor mentioned any difficulties.

Moreover, he has solved such a substantial employment problem for our Yuhua City, which indeed is commendable.

Therefore, the issue of Mingyang Factory’s survival is a major problem, one that cannot be dealt with on a whim.”

Liu Hun also very much agreed with the Secretary’s viewpoint, “Secretary Yang makes a lot of sense.”

“Alright, you can go now.

Also, make a few copies of the report; in two days, we will hold a City Committee standing committee meeting to discuss Mingyang Factory’s issues, and they will be needed,” the Secretary said, handing his copy of the report to Liu Hun.

Two reports, two different demands from the top leaders, Liu Hun truly did not know what to do.

“Troubled?” Xia Yanran asked Liu Hun.

Liu Hun pursed his lips and thoughtfully said to Xia Yanran, “To say I’m troubled is an understatement, but to say I’m not troubled, there indeed is a way not to be.”

“What do you mean?

Clarify a bit,” Xia Yanran was very curious to know what Liu Hun’s method was to resolve the matter.

“Delay!” Liu Hun said a single word.

“Delay?”

“Right, delay.

Mingyang Factory’s revenue and expenditures can break even with financial subsidies for the next few years, and any deficits are likely to occur two years from now.

Even now, with a break-even situation, it’s solving the employment issue for tens of thousands, isn’t it?

And behind those tens of thousands of people are as many households relying on it for their livelihood.”

Liu Hun hadn’t finished speaking when Xia Yanran interrupted, “I thought you would have some good strategy, but it turns out to be just this.

It’s as good as saying nothing at all, which amounts to just waiting for the inevitable, right?”

“Can you wait until I’ve finished speaking?” Liu Hun continued, “These two years are not meant to be wasted or spent waiting aimlessly, but to find an alternative to Mingyang Factory that resolves the employment issue for these tens of thousands of people.

I think two years should be plenty of time.

Even if we take a step back, many people may leave Mingyang Factory and be unable to do anything.

Then there are still some fixed assets at Mingyang Factory, right?

Selling off these fixed assets might solve some people’s problems to a certain extent.”

After much thought, Xia Yanran seemed to find Liu Hun’s argument reasonably sound, so she snatched the report from Liu Hun’s hand and said, “Comrade Liu, I’ll take care of this matter.” After speaking, she flipped her ponytail haughtily and left the office.

The outcome of the City Committee’s standing committee meeting did not surprise Liu Hun; the issue with Mingyang Factory was temporarily shelved.

The time they fought for would be used to arrange for the workers of Mingyang Factory, while also setting goals for expanding the economic scale and attracting investment.

It was not hard to understand that more enterprises would solve the employment issue for more people.

Although it was Xia Yanran who submitted the proposal and it had been accepted, Liu Hun knew that this move had surely offended Mayor Hong Rengui.

However, there was no other option.

At least his conscience felt a little better, and it was the most responsible and cautious approach.

Now that they had managed to buy some time, the next step was to expand the economic scale and attract investment.

Truthfully, unlike the much smaller Anchang County, Yuhua City was large, densely populated, and not lacking in resources to be utilized.

Just as the City Committee office was conducting a thorough inventory of resources across the city, some bad news arrived.

“What?

Several enterprises jointly demand the immediate relocation of Mingyang Factory?” Liu Hun hadn’t expected the very thing he feared to actually happen.

Xia Yanran nodded helplessly and replied, “Yes, I’ve already delivered the petition from the enterprises to Secretary Yang.

They’ve stated that the pollution and noise from Mingyang Factory have greatly affected their businesses and employees, basically the same complaints you heard that day at Mingyang Factory.

So, they’re demanding an immediate relocation.”

“It’s like it always rains hardest on a leaky house,” Liu Hun sighed, then quickly asked, “What did Secretary Yang say?”

“We’re having a meeting to discuss it; we’ll just have to wait for the outcome,” was all Xia Yanran knew.

Liu Hun waited with a heavy heart for a long time before the discussion results regarding Mingyang Factory’s relocation resolution came out.

The expanded committee meeting passed the relocation resolution with a vote of ten to eight in favor.

Upon hearing this outcome, Liu Hun felt utterly helpless.

Nevertheless, he wasn’t about to give up.

As soon as Xia Yanran entered the office, he immediately pulled her aside and asked, “What are the specific details and the implementation plan for the relocation resolution?”

“A blessing in disguise,” Xia Yanran said as she handed over the document in her hand to Liu Hun and explained, “First, we’ll relocate a portion of the employees and machinery to the West Suburb, and the rest can be moved gradually.”

Liu Hun finally breathed a sigh of relief; this way, it seemed less likely that Mingyang Factory’s workers would strongly oppose the move.

However, he was about to be proven wrong.

When the noise from outside the window reached him, Liu Hun stuck his head out to look and immediately knew things had gone south.

He and Xia Yanran hurriedly made their way downstairs.

It wasn’t until they reached the entrance of the City Committee office building that they realized the entire building was surrounded by workers in Mingyang Factory uniforms, making it impossible for anyone to pass through, while all of the City Committee’s security guards were deployed at the entrance.

Liu Hun looked around and did not see Mayor Hong Rengui or Yang Guangrong, only Deputy Mayor Wu Yanzhi standing on a stool speaking through a megaphone to the workers of Mingyang Factory.

“Everyone from Mingyang Factory, please calm down and be quiet,” Wu Yanzhi said surrounded by a few security guards.

“Please stay calm.

I am Wu Yanzhi, the Deputy Mayor of Yuhua City.” As soon as Wu Yanzhi finished these words, the over a thousand workers present quieted down.

Seeing that everyone had calmed down, Wu Yanzhi began to speak, “Workers of Mingyang Factory, the decision to relocate Mingyang Factory wasn’t made hastily by the City Committee, but as a result of careful consideration during the expanded standing committee meeting.

You should also be aware that the location of Mingyang Factory is prime real estate, surrounded by major foreign and joint ventures.

The pollution and noise from Mingyang Factory have severely affected them.”

“Are we not human?!

Is Mingyang Factory’s interest not considered?!

Do you only care about those foreigners’ interests?” An agitated worker suddenly shouted from below.

Wu Yanzhi didn’t get angry; instead, he patiently continued, “The standing committee’s decision to relocate is actually in consideration of Mingyang Factory’s interests.

You must understand that the municipal government of Yuhua City has to balance the interests of all parties, and we are doing our utmost to help Mingyang Factory.”

“Then why make us relocate?

We won’t move!

We won’t go to the suburbs!” Someone immediately objected from below.

Wu Yanzhi patiently explained, “Moving to the suburbs is a plan made in line with the developmental interests of Mingyang Factory and is not targeting the factory itself.”

“Moving to the suburbs means a longer commute and inconvenience.

How can you say it’s for our benefit?”

As the noise grew louder, Wu Yanzhi finally lost his patience and shouted into the megaphone, “Quiet!

Don’t make a scene here!

This is the city government!

Do you know what you’re doing?!

Mingyang Factory was supposed to undergo complete dismantlement, bankruptcy, and restructuring.

Now, we’re just talking about relocation, which is already very considerate.

Don’t be ungrateful!”

Once Wu Yanzhi had finished, Liu Hun knew there would be trouble.

Sure enough, loud shouts erupted from below, and the crowd surged toward the city government’s entrance.

Wu Yanzhi, seeing how dire the situation was, promptly retreated into the city government’s office building, protected by a few security guards.

A group of security guards stood facing off with the workers of Mingyang Factory at the glass door until the police arrived, and only then did the workers gradually disperse.