In name only: The land of Handong, I shall rule its fate.

"Secretary Li, I don't plan to meet with investors right now."

Sun Liancheng said frankly.

"What?!"

A fierce red light burst from Li Dakang's dead fish eyes. Just as he was about to unleash his attack, Sun Liancheng interrupted his spellcasting animation.

"Secretary Li, I believe that the most urgent task now is to go all out and completely resolve the follow-up issues of Dafeng Factory."

"Jingzhou's economic and political status is what it is, and the influence of the Guangmingfeng project on Guangming District and Jingzhou will not change. To be honest, businessmen are profit-driven. As long as they want to make money, Guangmingfeng will not lack investors. The departure of some investors will not fundamentally hinder the continued development of the Guangmingfeng project."

"On the contrary, the first phase of the Bright Peak project has already started, and the continued existence of uncertainties in the project's scope is what is affecting the progress."

When Sun Liancheng talked about professional planning and construction, he spoke eloquently, completely unlike his usual submissive demeanor in front of his superiors.

"What if all the investors run away, and you can't find new investors?"

Li Dakang, who had just stood up in anger, sat back down after listening to Sun Liancheng's well-organized report.

He stared directly at his subordinate and asked the most crucial question.

"This…"

Sun Liancheng's face showed a hint of difficulty. He gritted his teeth and said, "I have sought the help of Mayor Fang Wu and Standing Committee Member Fang. If the Guangming Peak project is shelved, I am willing to take full responsibility and let the municipal and provincial party committees deal with me at my own risk."

Upon hearing the names Fang Wu and Fang Denggao.

The latter, in particular.

Li Dakang's eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a hint of murderous intent, but he quickly suppressed it.

The Guangming Peak project is now Jingzhou's top priority.

"Secretary Li, this is my action report."

Seeing that the leader's expression had softened slightly, Sun Liancheng wiped the sweat from his palms and, seizing the opportunity, handed over the documents he was holding.

Li Dakang casually flipped through the pages, his eyes gleaming. He seemed to have really underestimated this middle-aged man who wouldn't even fart if he were hit with a stick.

What are your requirements?

Li Dakang placed his hands on the table and asked.

"Secretary Li, on behalf of the Guangming District Committee and District Government, I would like to request the right to handle the resettlement of Dafeng Factory employees and to negotiate with investors."

"Can."

Li Dakang nodded. "I will convene a meeting of the Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee later to discuss this matter, but if it is not handled well, you and Sun Liancheng will bear full responsibility!"

Sun Liancheng gave a bitter smile.

What could he possibly do?

Time flew by, and an hour later Sun Liancheng received the approval from the municipal party committee.

Sun Liancheng immediately returned to Guangming District and began the first step of the operation:

No press conference was held.

He personally led relevant officials from the district committee and government to visit the families of every ordinary employee who had been evacuated, distributing full resettlement fees, arranging re-employment training, and even helping them solve some of the troubles they encountered in their lives.

These concrete measures made the workers feel the government's sincerity, and their initial dissatisfaction gradually subsided.

For the remaining 203 employees who held shares, Sun Liancheng adopted a differentiation strategy.

"Everyone,"

Sun Liancheng stood in the old factory building of Dafeng Factory, facing a group of excited shareholders. "I know how you feel. Dafeng Factory is your life, but the land doesn't belong to you; it belongs to the country."

"You must understand this clearly and not be misled by the likes of Cai Chenggong and Chen Yanshi."

"Cai Chenggong colluded with You Ruixing to falsify accounts, obtaining 4 million yuan in bank loans and 1.5 million yuan in high-interest loans from the public. Since high-interest loans from the public are not protected by law, our district committee and government can waive this part of the debt."

Of the 5.5 million yuan borrowed at the same time, about 1.5 million yuan was used for salaries and dividends.

"If we persist in resisting, what will be the result? The result will be that the factory will be auctioned off, and the dividends will be forcibly recovered in one lump sum. If there are not enough savings, then it will be a real tragedy that will destroy your family."

"But if you cooperate with the government, they can help you with professional debt repayment planning, which will hardly affect your quality of life, while also guaranteeing job placement or skills training."

These words were a mix of soft and hard tactics, encompassing both appeasement, suppression, and threats.

"Doesn't that mean we still have to pay for it? Doesn't that mean they're just taking my shares for no reason?"

Some of the workers who held shares shouted indignantly, their voices growing louder and louder, but Sun Liancheng calmly took a sip of goji berry water to moisten his throat and continued speaking.

"There is one thing you all need to understand."

"You are not only workers, but also shareholders and bosses. Being responsible for your own profits and losses is an objective rule of the market economy."

"If a business is poorly managed, it will be eliminated by the market, and losing money is to be expected."

"And do you all really not know the actual operating conditions of Dafeng Factory?"

"Cai Chenggong used shares to secure bridge loans several times before, but he did so at employee meetings, and you all signed off on it."

"You can all see the piles and piles of unsold clothes in the warehouse."

"There have been employee shareholders who have left in recent years."

"But what about you? Are you blind or just pretending not to see? You probably know Cai Chenggong will raise money to pay your salaries and give you bonuses, but you're deliberately turning a blind eye!"

"You are all residents of Guangming District. How many of you are truly poor? How many of you do not own a house or a car? Your economic situation is in the middle to upper range of the entire Jingzhou."

"If you remain obstinate, do not treat the government and other Jingzhou residents as idiots and make them pay for your actions. The district committee and government will formally prosecute you for collectively assisting Cai Chenggong in defrauding bank loans and seriously endangering social security."

"Those who agree to the government's arrangements, please come up and sign, receive your resettlement fees and pay any recovered dividends. Those who do not agree, please proceed according to normal laws and regulations."

Of the 500 employees who hold shares, 487 chose to cooperate.

The remaining 14 people still tried to resist and argued with the district committee and government, but Sun Liancheng arranged for them to be taken into custody and handed over to the judicial authorities.

"Sun Liancheng, this kid is actually this ruthless?"

When Li Dakang received this news, he was stunned for a long time.

After resolving the issue with the workers at Dafeng Factory, Sun Liancheng immediately led his team to the Jingzhou Hotel where the investors were staying.

It's different from how workers are treated.

Sun Liancheng convened a symposium with investors.

"Everyone,"

Sun Liancheng stood on the podium, his gaze calm yet firm. "Ding Yizhen's problem is his personal problem, not the government's problem."

On behalf of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Government, I hereby pledge to you:

"First, past transgressions will be forgiven. All invested funds will remain valid. All signed contracts will be fully executed."

Second, the terms are clear. We have formulated new regulations for attracting investment, which clearly define the responsibilities and obligations of the government and the rights and protections of investors.

Third, comprehensive support. The government has established a dedicated service team to provide one-on-one service to each investor and resolve all issues that arise during the project's progress.

Sun Liancheng paused, his usually gentle gaze suddenly turning sharp:

"But I also hope everyone understands that Jingzhou welcomes genuine investors, not speculators. If you're thinking of making a quick buck and running away with the project, I advise you to give up that idea as soon as possible."

There was silence in the conference room.

The investors looked at each other, some relieved, some worried, and some whispering among themselves.

"The Guangmingfeng project strives for openness, transparency, and fairness. If you encounter any problems during the process, you can come directly to the district committee to find me, Sun Liancheng. The door to my office, Sun Liancheng, is always open to you."

"Of course, I believe it."

"We'll meet more often in the future, not in the office, but at the Guangming Peak construction site, where we've already broken ground."

Sun Liancheng smiled and added a sentence.

"Secretary Sun, I am Wang Jianshe from Jingzhou Construction. I invested 200 million yuan and originally planned to withdraw my investment. But after hearing what you said, I have decided not to withdraw."

But soon, a middle-aged man in his fifties stood up.

Why?

Sun Liancheng asked.

"Because you speak the truth."

Wang Jianshe smiled. "Unlike Ding Yizhen, who only knows how to brag at the dinner table."

A burst of laughter filled the conference room.

"Of course, more importantly, Secretary Sun, I know you. I am a native of Jingzhou, and my family is relatively well-off. My mother is a restless person and often goes to the petition office for trivial matters, but you, District Chief Sun, are the only good comrade who are willing to receive my mother."

"In this capital city."

"If I can't even trust you, I really don't know who to trust."

Wang Jianshe raised his hand to suppress the laughter in the conference room and said solemnly.

Immediately afterwards, the second and third investors stood up and expressed their willingness to continue investing.

Sun Liancheng stood on the stage, watching this scene, a faint smile appearing on his lips.

He won the battle.