Official Career Storm

Chapter 1710: Chapter 1710

Song Guanchao had just finished speaking about the handling plan when Sun Jiajun sneered, "Nonsense!"

Song Guanchao leaned back and ignored him.

Wu Qiangwei looked around and asked, "What do you all think of Director Song’s solution?"

Everyone present was seasoned and knew immediately that Wu Qiangwei was asking them to take a stand.

The situation was clear; Song Guanchao represented Wu Qiangwei, and their approach was to shut down or merge, without such a plan, while Sun Jiajun was the opposite.

Chang Hai smoked silently, while the other three vice mayors glanced at each other and remained silent, not immediately expressing their positions.

Liang Jianfeng, who also served as Public Security Bureau Chief, knew it was time for him to speak up.

"I oppose it!" Sun Jiajun jumped in before Liang Jianfeng and was the first to speak out.

"I agree." Liang Jianfeng followed closely, holding a contrary stance to Sun Jiajun.

Sun Jiajun knew that Liang Jianfeng was with Wu Qiangwei, but he didn’t expect him to disrespect him so openly.

Wu Qiangwei nodded and turned to Vice Mayor Chang Youcai, who was in charge of education: "What does Mayor Chang think?"

Both Chang Hai and Chang Youcai shared the same surname, so when Wu Qiangwei spoke, both lifted their heads.

Seeing Wu Qiangwei looking at him, Chang Youcai said, "The pollution problem is indeed serious, but Mayor Sun also makes a valid point. This isn’t a black-and-white issue, and we should consider various aspects, such as business operations..."

Hearing Chang Youcai resorting to official rhetoric, Wu Qiangwei and Song Guanchao knew he didn’t want to meddle.

But this was not a trivial matter, and they needed to express a clear attitude.

Wu Qiangwei patiently waited for him to finish his pointless talk, then looked at the other Vice Mayor, Zhu Shixian, but before she could ask, Mayor Zhu spoke up: "I think we should still give these enterprises a chance."

Song Guanchao squinted his eyes, while a hint of a smile appeared on Sun Jiajun’s face.

These vice mayors were no fools. Even the newly appointed Vice Mayor Sun Jiajun knew that the park was backed by Governor Yang. Could these vice mayors not know?

Daring to openly challenge Wu Qiangwei here showed he was certain that these vice mayors must fear Governor Yang and ultimately choose to stand by or align with him.

Among the seven city leaders, one main and six deputies, only Liang Jianfeng truly stood by Wu Qiangwei.

Among the remaining five vice mayors, including him, Chang Hai was personally promoted by Governor Yang and would never side with Wu Qiangwei.

The other three vice mayors, besides himself, wouldn’t openly offend Wu Qiangwei, but it was unlikely they’d cross Governor Yang either.

Thus, Song Guanchao’s proposal was destined not to pass in the meeting.

"Mayor Zhu, what kind of opportunity are you suggesting?" Song Guanchao looked at the only female vice mayor.

Zhu Shixian said, "Didn’t Mayor Sun mention that these enterprises are willing to purchase pollution control devices? Then give them a chance and set a deadline, say half a month or a month."

"Within the time limit, if they can discharge pollutants up to standard, everyone will be happy."

"If they exceed the period, then follow Director Song’s solution proposed today."

Sun Jiajun frowned. Zhu Shixian seemed to be speaking for him, but this delaying strategy was merely a temporary measure, addressing the symptoms but not the root cause.

Because he knew full well that those enterprises would never buy pollution control devices.

If Wu Qiangwei endorsed Zhu Shixian’s suggestion and implemented it accordingly, in a month, when she went to close or merge these enterprises, no one would be able to argue against it.

Song Guanchao raised an eyebrow, realizing that Zhu Shixian seemed inclined towards Wu Qiangwei.

Sun Jiajun saw Wu Qiangwei seriously contemplating and took a deep breath, asking, "Mayor Wu, does Governor Yang know about the park issue?"

As soon as the words fell, several vice mayors also looked at him.

Wu Qiangwei asked, "Which Governor Yang?"

"Yang Gaolin, Governor Yang." Sun Jiajun knew she was feigning ignorance and decided to lay it all out, "Mayor Wu should know that the park was established by Governor Yang when he was the mayor of Jiangzhou City, right?"

Wu Qiangwei asked, "What are you trying to say, Mayor Sun?"

Sun Jiajun said, "Although Governor Yang is retired, this is ultimately a legacy he left for the people of Jiangzhou City. Shouldn’t Mayor Wu greet Governor Yang before handling it?"

Wu Qiangwei replied, "Since Governor Yang is retired, we shouldn’t disturb him."

Sun Jiajun said, "This is incorrect. Although Governor Yang is retired, the fact that he established such a large park single-handedly shows he has rich experience and unique insights in this area. Since we can’t reach a consensus on the pollution issue and can’t come up with a plan that satisfies everyone, I think it’s better to consult Governor Yang."

"Who knows, Governor Yang might be able to offer some valuable advice?"

Wu Qiangwei stared at him, "Mayor Sun, you’re the Deputy Mayor. Your job is to solve problems, not to pass them on to others. The city government needs vice mayors who can tackle issues, not those who merely file reports."

This was a harsh statement, sounding as if it nearly pointedly told him: What can you do besides filing reports?

Sun Jiajun suppressed his displeasure and retorted, "There might be some misunderstandings between Mayor Wu and me, which is understandable as I’ve only been in Jiangzhou for a few months, and with Mayor Wu handling so much every day, she indeed might not have much time to fully understand me."

When Wu Qiangwei pointed out that he only knew how to file reports, he countered that Wu Qiangwei didn’t even understand her own team of vice mayors enough.

As the head of the city government, not understanding the other vice mayors was indeed very negligent.

"As the ancients say, acknowledging what you know for what you know and what you do not know for what you do not know. Knowing is knowing, and not knowing is not knowing. I don’t know, and I don’t pretend to, but instead seek out someone who does and learn from their experience."

"So, what’s wrong with my suggestion?"

Sun Jiajun shifted the focus, saying, "Moreover, Mayor Wu is unfamiliar with the park’s operational model too, right? If we’re all unfamiliar, then hastily shutting it down is highly irresponsible."

Song Guanchao rubbed his chin, looking at Sun Jiajun with astonishment.

Who would have thought this guy was quite adept at sophistry?

Chang Youcai and the other vice mayors also looked at him in surprise.

Faced with such a dominant Wu Qiangwei, Sun Jiajun was able to express such a plausible argument.

He directly approached the issue professionally, first acknowledging his lack of knowledge in pollution management, then pointing out that Wu Qiangwei lacked knowledge in the area too.

If neither of them understood, then making a decision under these circumstances was irresponsible and risky.

The correct approach was to find someone knowledgeable.

And that person was Yang Gaolin.

No one didn’t know what he was up to, but what could be done even if they did know?

What he said was indeed hard to fault.

Sun Jiajun noticed the expressions and glances of the vice mayors, feeling a bit triumphant inside, thinking Wu Qiangwei was ultimately too young.

In terms of fallacious reasoning, he truly feared no one.

Wu Qiangwei’s face was icy as she said, "If according to Mayor Sun’s logic, then the Vice Mayor in charge of social affairs and livelihood protection should be someone who has specialized in these fields. The Vice Mayor in charge of agriculture, rural areas, and rural revitalization ought to be a farmer... Healthcare, education, transportation... Which one does Mayor Sun understand? Since you don’t understand any, should you resign from the vice mayor’s position and let a professional take this leadership role?"

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