"How is that possible? Executive Carter is the number one go-to in Koryn City. If he can't do it, then nobody can."
As soon as these words were spoken, Owen chid in.
It seems like this was plotted in advance, to applaud Dirk Carter to death.
Imdiately, Deputy Secretary Hakeem Young said, "Comrade Dirk Carter, you are the youngest in the group, those who are capable do more work."
"Exactly, don't be all talk and no action, when it cos down to serious business, you get cold feet. It would be so embarrassing if word got out."
Minister Zora Strong comnted sarcastically.
This is typical workplace PUA.
It's like they want to roast Dirk Carter over the flas.
But Dirk Carter wasn't angry.
He smiled slightly and looked at Mayor Elliot Douglas, saying, "Mayor Douglas, you are the Mayor, surely you're more capable than . Given how dire the investnt situation is, wouldn't it be better for you to personally take charge?"
This statent was a response to Elliot Douglas's earlier sarcasm.
Elliot Douglas laughed and said, "No, no, you're being modest. Executive Carter's ability surely exceeds mine."
"Oh? If my ability is stronger than yours, how co you are the Mayor and I am the Deputy Mayor? Seems like the leadership that assigned you might have questionable judgnt?"
Dirk Carter replied.
Elliot Douglas's face suddenly fell.
Before he could respond, Dirk Carter turned to Owen and said, "Secretary Owen, you said I am the number one go-to, if I can't do it, no one can. Isn't that a slap in the face to all the leaders here? Are you implying the leaders here are all useless?"
"I… I didn't an that."
Owen's face fell, feeling a bit embarrassed as he replied.
"Secretary Young, you just said I'm young and should do more. Your thinking is quite problematic; does it an young people should die? Can I assu this is Secretary Young's way of suppressing the young?"
Dirk Carter asked Hakeem Young.
Hakeem Young was montarily speechless, unsure of how to respond.
Finally, Dirk Carter looked at Minister Zora Strong.
With a cold smile, he said, "Minister Strong, I, Dirk Carter, am a mber of Koryn City Committee and the Executive Deputy Mayor. You call a troublemaker. May I ask, are you implying that the City Committee or Municipal Governnt are piles of crap? Otherwise, how could I stir them?"
"That's not what I ant!"
Zora Strong quickly rebutted.
Dirk Carter's face instantly darkened.
He said, "Then what do you an? Saying it but not daring to admit, you might be even less than a pile of dung."
"Dirk Carter, don't go too far in your words!"
Zora Strong, sowhat angry, pounded the table and shouted.
But Dirk Carter was calm, lightly saying, "Now I can think that Minister Strong is like a dog jumping over a wall, right?"
"You..."
Zora Strong was montarily at a loss for words.
Seeing the situation getting out of hand.
Michael Hall cleared his throat.
Said, "Alright, Executive Carter, let's talk business."
Dirk Carter glanced around the room.
He stood up.
Said, "I am the Executive Deputy Mayor of Koryn City, attracting investnt is naturally part of my responsibilities. Even if you don't speak with sarcasm, I would still take on this task. However, you all should reflect on whether you genuinely consider Koryn City as your ho."
Technically speaking.
Such public sarcasm.
Everyone should criticize Dirk Carter.
But they did not.
Firstly, their verbal skills are not as sharp as Dirk Carter's. If they continue to return fire, they might be torn to shreds by him.
Secondly, now that Dirk Carter has agreed to take on investnt work, their goal is achieved.
Who would stir up trouble for no reason?
"Comrade Dirk Carter, since you boast so boldly, we surely expect to see your results. Dare you place a wager?"
Elliot Douglas pressed down the anger in his heart and asked.
Dirk Carter looked at him scornfully, asking, "How much?"
"Let's say, my requirent isn't high. In half a month, if you can attract 5 billion in investnt for the Economic Developnt District, I consider you win. If you can't make it, you lose. How's that?"
Elliot Douglas asked.
Half a month, 5 billion!
And that's considered not high?
Irving Pace, upon hearing this, quickly looked at Dirk Carter, signaling him not to agree.
Unexpectedly, Dirk Carter didn't even think, saying, "Alright, I'll take it. Since it's a bet, there should be a stake. Mayor Douglas, what do you think?"
Even if Dirk Carter hadn't brought it up.
Elliot Douglas would have.
He flashed a smile, saying, "Okay, we're all on the sa team, so I won't make it difficult for you. If you lose, how about cleaning the Municipal Governnt Building's toilets for a month?"
Clean toilets?
Having the Executive Deputy Mayor do this?
Elliot Douglas clearly wants to suppress Dirk Carter, making him lose face at the Municipal Committee Compound.
Everyone thought Dirk Carter wouldn't agree.
Unexpectedly, he nodded, saying, "Well, I don't want to win unfairly. Raise it to 6 billion in half a month, and if I win, Mayor Douglas handles the Municipal Governnt Building's toilets for a month, how's that?"
All eyes turned unanimously to Elliot Douglas.
This was already considered a significant gamble.
This bet stakes one's face.
Elliot Douglas hesitated a bit internally.
Forced a smile, saying, "Alright, as long as Executive Carter can attract the investnt, I'm in. Please, everyone here witness, I, Elliot Douglas, accept this bet."
The committee eting concluded.
Dirk Carter just returned to the office.
Irving Pace hurriedly ca in.
Concernedly said, "Dirk, aren't you being too impulsive? If Elliot Douglas dares to bet like this, there must be pitfalls in it."
"I know that, but in the coming days, he'll certainly send people to spy on . No matter which company I talk to, Rexton City will snatch it away. This is not his plan; it should be Fabian Vincent's idea."
Irving Pace, upon hearing.
Beca even more anxious.
Asked, "Since you know, why did you accept it?"
"It's not for him but for Koryn City. The Economic Developnt District is already established, it can't just be neglected. For Fabian Vincent, making Koryn City a state-affiliated entity ans his achievents are erased. He won't let the Economic Developnt District prosper; that's why he increased the stakes at Kingsmont's Science and Technology Industrial Park."
Dirk Carter said.
Irving Pace was incredulous, saying, "Both the palm and the back of the hand are flesh, isn't all this for economic developnt?"
Dirk Carter coldly laughed, saying, "So people don't see it that way. To them, the economy is their springboard, just a ans to grab official achievent, and moreover, a way to line their pockets. The Houseman Family has promised not to intrude into Koryn City, so they've found another way, starting with the Science and Technology Industrial Park. Taking over the investnt work also aims to make sure they hit a wall with the Science and Technology Industrial Park."
Now Irving Pace understood Dirk Carter's intentions.
He sighed and asked, "Is it really worth it for you to do this?"
Dirk Carter smiled and said, "Why wouldn't it be worth it? If I win, it guards the national assets. If I lose, the nation's money enters private pockets. For the nation, it's worth it, no matter what."
His words just fell.
Arlo Yarbrough walked in.
With a worried look, he said, "Leader, soone from Serenity State is looking for you."
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