401: Clashes at the Standing Committee

Hearing Qian Yushu claim in public that he lacked a sense of the big picture, Lin Zifeng looked at him with a half-smile and said, "Mayor Qian, how exactly do I, Lin Zifeng, lack a sense of the big picture?"

"I hope you can enlighten me to my face; I'm all ears. If you can't give a proper explanation, I won't accept this label."

"Secretary Zifeng, I have no personal grievances or opinions against you. I am only saying this out of professional consideration."

"Everyone, listen and see if what I say makes sense. Secretary Zifeng is not just the Municipal Party Secretary of Yushu City; after all, Yushu City is just a district or county-level unit of our Chunhua City. If Secretary Zifeng were only the Municipal Party Secretary of Yushu City, he wouldn't be qualified to sit here in our Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee meeting."

"Secretary Zifeng is still one of the thirteen members of our Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee!"

"As one of the Standing Committee Members of our Chunhua City Municipal Party Committee, his work cannot be limited to Yushu City; he must also consider things from the height of the overall situation of our Chunhua City."

"For a company with the scale and influence of Yanran Entertainment Media Company to come to Chunhua City to invest, Yushu City should make some sacrifices for the sake of Chunhua City's overall situation and take the initiative to hand this investment project over to the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government."

"After all, the seat of our Chunhua City is the political and economic center of the entire municipality."

"Placing this project on the outskirts of the urban area would be more beneficial to all aspects of Chunhua City's future development. It would also be more effective in exerting influence and increasing the visibility of our Chunhua City."

"Based on the above considerations, I feel that Secretary Zifeng lacks a bit of a sense of the big picture. I hope Secretary Zifeng will forgive my bluntness."

When the crowd heard Qian Yushu's argument, although it was somewhat forced, it did have a certain twisted logic to it.

Such shameless words were spoken by Qian Yushu with an air of high-sounding dignity. While some people despised Qian Yushu, they couldn't help but curl their lips inwardly.

If Qian Yushu managed to pin the label of 'lacking a sense of the big picture' on Lin Zifeng's head and it later reached the ears of higher-level leaders, it would have some impact on Lin Zifeng.

However, the Standing Committee Members close to Lin Zifeng were not worried about the current situation at all. They all knew in their hearts that with Qian Yushu's ability, it was simply impossible for him to suppress Lin Zifeng.

Lin Zifeng was not someone who would take a loss lying down.

Just as some were looking forward to Lin Zifeng's counterattack, Lin Zifeng sneered inwardly. He was about to speak when Yang Dongming was the first to jump out.

"I fully support Mayor Qian's opinion. The development of the entire city should center on the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government."

"As one of the Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee Members, Secretary Zifeng should make concessions for the collective interests of our Municipal Party Committee leadership team. He cannot focus solely on Yushu City; that would be too narrow-minded."

Qian Yushu wanted to label Lin Zifeng as lacking a sense of the big picture, and now Yang Dongming had jumped out wanting to label him as narrow-minded.

As the saying goes, even a saint has his limits, let alone the hot-blooded Lin Zifeng.

So, as soon as Yang Dongming finished speaking, Lin Zifeng said, "The two Vice Mayors are really trying to force these big labels onto my head!"

"'Lacking a sense of the big picture' and 'narrow-minded'? Anyone knows what these two terms represent."

"My position as a Standing Committee Member of the Municipal Party Committee was appointed by the Provincial Party Standing Committee, right? And it was achieved through my own hard work step by step, right?"

"Those who don't know better might think my position as a Standing Committee Member was appointed by you two Vice Mayors!"

Lin Zifeng's words were a veiled sarcasm, implying the two didn't know their place. Their ranking in the Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee wasn't even as high as his, yet they dared to label him—who gave them the courage?

Qian Yushu and Yang Dongming's faces changed, while the others couldn't help but snicker inwardly.

Lin Zifeng didn't give the two a chance to speak and continued, "I'm not showing off my political achievements in front of my Comrades. Everyone present should be aware of my work record, so I am qualified to say this in public."

"I, Lin Zifeng, have reached my current position step by step. I can say uprightly that this was all earned through my diligent work."

"Of course, it also wouldn't have been possible without the appreciation and guidance of the leadership."

"It certainly wasn't obtained by weeping and wailing."

Lin Zifeng's words seemed ordinary on the surface, and it wasn't immediately obvious he was counterattacking the two.

But everyone present knew about Qian Yushu and Yang Dongming's past. Their behavior of acting like filial sons and grandsons at Liu Fushan's parents' funeral had already become a laughingstock among section-level Cadres and above during their leisure time.

It was just that no one had mocked them to their faces.

Lin Zifeng's words indicated that he had reached where he was today by working step by step, whereas the two had reached where they were entirely by being opportunistic, fawning, and 'wailing at a funeral'.

Therefore, upon hearing Lin Zifeng's remarks, Jiang Shiyu and the others laughed inwardly, and the way they looked at the two became quite playful.

The only female Standing Committee Member, Zhang Shulan, the Director of the Propaganda Department, almost couldn't help but laugh out loud.

The two had lost face completely in front of everyone. Lin Zifeng's words had thoroughly poked their sore spot. Both lost control of their facial expressions, which became quite peculiar, and they were panting as they prepared to argue.

Jiang Shiyu, who had been watching the show, felt it was about time. It was enough that Lin Zifeng had suppressed the two.

The meeting room was already filled with the smell of gunpowder. If he didn't stop it in time, things might spiral out of control.

So he quickly coughed twice and spoke up in a timely manner, "Alright, we are all Comrades here. Mayor Qian and Mayor Yang, it was a bit much to criticize Secretary Zifeng for lacking a sense of the big picture or being narrow-minded."

Jiang Shiyu first criticized the two in a roundabout way, setting the tone for the matter. The subtext was that they were the ones who had started throwing labels around randomly, so they deserved the counterattack.

Then he continued, "Regarding this investment, Secretary Zifeng has already given me a detailed report."

"The reason Yanran Entertainment Media Company came to our Chunhua City to invest is because they took an interest in the scenery and natural environment of the Yingjianzui Scenic Area in Yushu City."

"We can't exactly move the Yingjianzui Scenic Area and the surrounding natural environment to the city center, can we?"

"As a powerful company, our local government has no right to interfere with their investment direction."

"Furthermore, this investment was proposed by them proactively. Can we change their investment location?"

"If we forcibly interfere and annoy them, and they decide not to invest anymore, it will be a loss for our entire Chunhua City."

"In that case, our local common people will surely curse us."

"Therefore, there is no such thing as Secretary Zifeng lacking a sense of the big picture or being narrow-minded."

This was essentially Jiang Shiyu slapping the two in the face in public, making no secret of his intention to protect Lin Zifeng.

Looking at the two again, their faces were already unbearable. They couldn't help but think to themselves: Since you, Jiang Shiyu, knew the detailed situation, why didn't you say it before Lin Zifeng spoke?

If that had been the case, they could have made a feigned apology and taken back their words, avoiding such a loss of face.

Isn't this deliberately digging a hole to slap our faces?

Although the two were filled with resentment and complaints in their hearts, they didn't dare say it out loud in front of Jiang Shiyu, the top leader.

While the two were complaining incessantly in their hearts, Li Xinzhang also spoke up.

"Secretary Zifeng also gave me a detailed report this morning. Yanran Entertainment Media Company's headquarters is in the Capital. In terms of urbanization and modernization, is our Chunhua City even qualified to compare with the Capital?"

"If they wanted to invest in a bustling metropolis, how could it be Chunhua City's turn?"

"What they value is the Yingjianzui Scenic Area and the nearby geographical environment, so no one should discuss this matter anymore."

"If today's discussion gets out, it will definitely be seen as a joke by the investors."

Li Xinzhang also couldn't stand Qian Yushu and Yang Dongming's recent restlessness, so he took the opportunity to give them another kick.