"Jia Ye Meizi, you're not an outsider. To be frank, my return to China to collect that illicit income is related to Wang Zishan and Wang Zihao." Chen Feng replied calmly.
"Related to Wang Zishan and Wang Zihao? Chen Feng, you're not planning to deliberately target them, are you? If so, I advise you to hold back. As you know, these two are from the Wang family of the capital, a prominent family in China with considerable influence. It's better to avoid unnecessary trouble." Jia Ye Meizi advised Chen Feng.
"Jia Ye Meizi, it's not exactly a deliberate counter-attack. Someone just approached me, and it happens to involve Wang Zishan and Wang Zihao, so I went with the flow. Firstly, I can't turn down money if it's offered. Secondly, it's good to retaliate against Wang Zishan and Wang Zihao while I'm at it. Jia Ye Meizi, rest assured, this isn't the first time I've dealt with them, and they won't do anything to me. To put it bluntly, whether I retaliate or not, they'll treat me the same way. So, there's no need to worry. Even if Wang Zishan and Wang Zihao were to really get the better of me, Wang Ziwei could still help me. Therefore, there's no need to fear these two." Chen Feng explained.
"Chen Feng, can you tell me who exactly Wang Zishan and Wang Zihao targeted, to the point where those who were targeted came to you?" Jia Ye Meizi asked with curiosity.
"There's a very popular game company in Mingshan City recently that developed a game ranking in the top ten in China. Wang Zishan and Wang Zihao have shares in a large gaming company. As this Mingshan City game company grew rapidly, it naturally encroached on Wang Zishan and Wang Zihao's interests, so they targeted the boss of this game company. I'm the Deputy Mayor of Mingshan City, and the boss of this game company approached me, offering a substantial sum if I could handle Wang Zishan and Wang Zihao and ensure his gaming company continued its successful development. This money would be enough to pay dividends to my women. It's a win-win situation to earn extra income and strike back at Wang Zishan and Wang Zihao, so of course I'll do it." Chen Feng replied with excitement.
"Chen Feng, I'm curious to ask. As a Chinese official full of positive energy, how can you conscientiously accept illicit income?" Jia Ye Meizi continued to ask with curiosity.
"Jia Ye Meizi, I've explained this before. As the saying goes, 'If the water is too clear, there will be no fish.' In the Chinese political arena, historically, most people are corrupt, it's just a matter of the degree of corruption. Imagine if everyone around you is doing the same thing, and you're the only one who doesn't fit in. Can you stay in that group for long? Definitely not. So, to integrate into the political arena, I have to accept illicit income. Of course, I'm very careful when I do so, ensuring no traces are left behind." Chen Feng replied calmly.
"Chen Feng, I understand the saying 'If the water is too clear, there will be no fish,' but the question is, you have a pure heart, can you accept such impure matters?" Jia Ye Meizi continued to inquire curiously.
"Of course, I can accept it. A righteous person has a righteous heart, but that doesn't mean they are rigid. To use a Chinese proverb, 'Speak appropriately to the person you meet.' When dealing with bad people and bad deeds, one doesn't need to be overly rigid and stick to so-called principles." Chen Feng said earnestly.
Jia Ye Meizi was very satisfied with Chen Feng's answer. It indicated that Chen Feng was clear-minded and not bogged down by trivial matters. Such a person was suitable for great things. After a brief chat, Jia Ye Meizi stopped discussing and went directly to handle matters concerning the one hundred Indian world-class high-tech talents and professors. Chen Feng, without any further delay, returned to Mingshan City.
"Boss Fan, tell me in detail how your gaming company was suppressed by the Wang family of the capital." Upon meeting Boss Fan of the game company, Chen Feng asked directly without beating around the bush.
"Elder Chen, as you know, in recent years, our company developed a small hit game that has been quite profitable. Wang Zishan and Wang Zihao brothers happen to have shares in a large gaming company. Gaming is like that; if one game becomes popular, it diverts players from another gaming company. This made Wang Zihao and Wang Zishan covetous of my company. Now, the Provincial Department of Culture has sent us a letter, suggesting we sell our company to that large gaming company. With the Provincial Department of Culture stepping in, can I refuse? Of course not. But if I don't agree with the Provincial Department of Culture, will I fare well? 'Official' has two meanings, and the Provincial Department of Culture can easily find a reason to shut down my gaming company." Boss Fan explained dejectedly.
"Boss Fan, rest assured, no matter the angle, I have a reason to help you. You just need to manage your company properly, and I'll go to the Provincial Department of Culture to resolve this matter for you." Chen Feng comforted Boss Fan.
"Elder Chen, can you really handle the Provincial Department of Culture?" Boss Fan tentatively asked.
"I went from being a driver for a deputy town mayor to my current position. Do you think I have any skills?" Chen Feng retorted.
"Elder Chen, hearing you say that, a weight has been lifted from my heart. Elder Chen, I won't hide anything from you. As long as you can help me through this difficult time, the service fee will definitely satisfy you." Boss Fan said earnestly.
"We'll see." With that, Chen Feng didn't delay any further and headed directly to the Provincial Department of Culture. Chen Feng was familiar with Director Xiao, the head of the Provincial Department of Culture. He was formerly the principal of Jiangcheng High School and later climbed his way up.
"Director Xiao, you are also from Mingshan City. Why are you helping outsiders target a Mingshan City enterprise? Isn't that a bit inappropriate?" Chen Feng asked directly.
"Chen Feng, you are just the second-in-command of a county-level city. Is it proper for you to speak to me like this?" Director Xiao countered sharply.
"Director Xiao, if you say so, I won't be modest. Miao Qifeng, the head of the provincial capital, is my friend. Originally, I could have asked him to help with this matter, but I thought about it and decided this is a minor issue and there's no need to trouble Elder Miao. You are from Mingshan City; out of consideration for our hometown connection, I believe this matter should not be difficult to resolve." Chen Feng explained calmly.
"You know Miao Qifeng?" Director Xiao was taken aback.
"To be honest, I've known him for a long time." Chen Feng replied with a faint smile.
"How is that possible? Miao Qifeng is the head of the provincial capital. How could he know a county-level city cadre like you?" Director Xiao questioned.
"That's a long story, and it's not something that can be explained in a few words. Nor is it necessary to explain it to you. You just need to know that I do know Miao Qifeng." After speaking, Chen Feng showed Director Xiao a photo on his phone of him and Miao Qifeng drinking together. Director Xiao was stunned on the spot. It is often said that one cannot judge a book by its cover, and now he had truly witnessed this saying.
"Chen Feng, I believe you know Miao Qifeng. However, don't celebrate too soon. Even if Miao Qifeng himself were here, this matter would be difficult to handle. To be frank with you, it's the Wang family of the capital who have set their sights on Boss Fan. Can a person targeted by the Wang family of the capital escape? Honestly, it's out of consideration for Boss Fan being my fellow townsman that I haven't been ruthless and have only issued a letter. For anyone else, with a simple excuse from the political arena, Boss Fan would be ruined." Director Xiao said triumphantly.
"Director Xiao, you are very candid. Then I will also tell you candidly, this time I've come to the provincial capital specifically to severely target Wang Zishan and Wang Zihao." Chen Feng replied calmly.