For two days in a row, Smith's team was in the same state. They came and didn't say a word. They just sat there shaking their heads, as if they were a bunch of useless people who would get up and leave as soon as it was mealtime.
The negotiations made no progress; the other side seemed to be stalling. Meanwhile, the local municipal propaganda efforts proceeded smoothly, with both machines running simultaneously, as if Lu Feng had been left out.
President Jiang, somewhat susceptible to pressure, listened to Lu Feng's advice and announced that due to long-term overwork, he was going to the hospital for recuperation and would not see any guests, leaving all affairs to Lu Feng to handle.
At noon, Lu Feng ate his meal with a grim expression. Feng Zhiyao, sitting opposite him, couldn't eat either. Faced with this situation, no one could do anything. This thing wasn't developed by Lu Feng. President Jiang wanted Lu Feng to take the lead, but he himself wasn't in a high position and had no say.
This matter has basically come to an end.
Putting down his chopsticks, Feng Zhiyao sighed and said, "Brother Feng, you can't fight city hall. They're determined to push things forward, and you can't stop them. Just like you said, it's like marrying off your daughter."
"My daughter isn't happy about it, so she's in the hospital." Lu Feng also couldn't eat much.
“But your mother-in-law is happy with it. Her dowry is high, she has a high social status, and it's prestigious to talk about. What about you?” Feng Zhiyao sized up Lu Feng.
"What's wrong with me? I'm not weak in terms of competitiveness either. It's just that I come from a bad background. If you have to use this analogy, I'm a phoenix that flew out of a mountain village. Foreign capital is at most a rich second-generation in the city."
"If you were to get married, which one would you marry?" Feng Zhiyao asked.
Lu Feng was speechless. The cooperation in the previous life was a joyous occasion, with all three parties happy. Foreign capital married a beautiful wife at a low price, the local municipal government introduced foreign capital as its son-in-law, and on the surface, VCD, the daughter, also successfully married into a wealthy family in the city.
What Lu Feng is doing now is no different from a third party interfering in someone else's relationship, but even if he can't get his foot in, he has to find a way to do it.
Feng Zhiyao picked up his chopsticks and said while eating, "I've also been having a headache lately. I've thought about many possibilities, and I even called my dad. He said this matter is difficult and extremely challenging. I asked him if he wanted to do it, and he actually said that if he wanted to do it, there was a chance of success."
"I'm not sure either!" Lu Feng said, his face scrunched up.
“The foreign team is determined to drag things out, and the municipal government will continue its publicity campaign. In a few more months, the die will be cast, and we can’t wait that long,” Feng Zhiyao said, becoming increasingly frustrated.
He had studied many business cases, but faced with this complex situation, what he had learned was completely useless; his mind was blank.
“If we don’t wait that long, who’s going to bother with him? Since he’s given me full authority, let’s play hardball with him.” Lu Feng picked up his chopsticks and said, “Let’s go to the municipal government this afternoon.”
What are you going to the municipal government for?
"Find Mayor Wang!" Lu Feng said, then went back to eating.
After finishing his meal, Lu Feng called the municipal government office.
"Who is this? Who are you looking for?" the person on the other end of the phone asked.
"I am the general manager of Keer Electronics Group. I spoke with Mayor Wang by phone yesterday and hope to have another discussion today." Lu Feng was very serious; he didn't dare to reveal his name at all.
In the past two days, Lu Feng has called the municipal government several times, but as soon as they hear it's Lu Feng, they hang up immediately, let alone transfer him to an office.
"Okay, I'll transfer you to an internal line now." The girl on the other end of the phone said as she transferred the call.
The phone rang twice. Mayor Wang, who was sitting in his office talking to two people about VCDs, casually answered the phone and asked, "Who is it?"
"Mayor Wang, weren't you supposed to be out in the countryside on an inspection tour?" Lu Feng questioned. "I called you two days ago, and this morning you said you were in the county. How come you're back so soon?"
Mayor Wang panicked when he heard Lu Feng's voice. Lu Feng had been keeping him up at night for the past few days. If he weren't in this position, he would have loved to roll up his sleeves and fight Lu Feng himself to get some satisfaction!
Mayor Wang, quick-witted, pinched his throat and said, "Yes, Mayor Wang is currently on an inspection tour. Is there anything you need? I can write it down for you and pass it on to him later."
The two district heads across the table were dumbfounded and secretly alarmed. What kind of person could have driven them to this state? It would be a laughing stock if word got out!
“I’ll wait for you in your office. If you don’t show up, I’ll wait forever. This matter concerns the country’s scientific research development, and it can’t be ruined because of your little thoughts. I’m not your enemy, and I have no one backing me. I’m just a simple citizen.” Lu Feng said angrily.
Mayor Wang hung up the phone without saying a word.
After hanging up the phone, Mayor Wang stood up and waved to the two of them, saying, "Let's talk somewhere else. If a plague god is coming, we can't afford to offend him, so let's just avoid him. Let's go."
"Who is this? From the province?"
"Is it that Lu Feng? He's a private entrepreneur, and he's acting like he's doing something stupid?"
"Say no more." Mayor Wang walked out of the office with an unpleasant expression.
Lu Feng changed his clothes and knocked on Feng Zhiyao's door.
The door opened, and Feng Zhiyao looked at Lu Feng and asked, "Brother Feng, are we really going to the municipal government? I'm afraid things will get out of control and we'll end up getting ourselves into trouble."
“I have a solution,” Lu Feng said in a deep voice.
"What method?" Feng Zhiyao asked curiously.
"Find a powerful backer, raise a big flag!"
On the way there, Feng Zhiyao pondered the six words Lu Feng had said, still unable to understand how those six words could bring the city's political system to its knees.
"Brother Feng, what did those six words you said mean?"
"Do you know what was most important in ancient warfare?" Lu Feng asked, leaning back in his seat with his eyes closed.
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