Liu Junjiang curiously asked, "What’s the matter?"
Everyone else present also looked at Bai Lu with curiosity, as the Investnt Promotion Bureau in Lianyun County always had a weak presence. Even when it was ntioned, it was usually in a negative context.
Moreover, throughout past etings, the Investnt Promotion Bureau had only played a listening role, never suggesting or reporting anything.
Bai Lu said, "Over the years, our Lianyun County’s economy has never taken off. Even when we try to attract investnt, it’s ineffective. For this, the Investnt Promotion Bureau bears undeniable responsibility."
"But why are no investors willing to co to Lianyun County?"
"Is it really because the policies we offer aren’t attractive enough?"
The large eting room fell silent.
To attract outside investors, Lianyun County had provided many favorable policies, including tax exemptions, subsidies, and even interest-free loans.
Although these policies attracted many people, once investors ca to Lianyun County, they were rely sightseeing. Even if so companies invested, they ended up as unfinished projects.
"What I want to say is, might the reason for Lianyun County’s situation be due to feng shui?"
As soon as these words were spoken.
The large eting room erupted into chaos, with everyone whispering to each other.
After all, so things could be discussed.
While so things could not be discussed in such a sacred venue.
Undoubtedly, feng shui was a taboo topic in political circles.
"Is Chief Bai bringing up feng shui as an excuse for the poor performance?" County Chief ng Changhai coldly snorted.
The previously chaotic eting room imdiately fell silent.
Facing ng Changhai’s anger, although Bai Lu was sowhat nervous, she knew there was no turning back. She said, "County Chief ng, I know my working ability is poor, but I did not ntion feng shui to shirk responsibility."
"Indeed, so things are not suitable to be said in such settings."
"But I believe that if it’s for the sake of local developnt, nothing is unspeakable."
"Everyone should have noticed Qingyuan County in Ningji City, right?"
"Although we’re over three hundred kiloters away from Qingyuan, among city-level municipalities nationwide, the ranking of our two cities is neck and neck."
"Either Qingyuan is last, or our Lianyun County is last."
"But what about now?"
"Qingyuan has already built highways and high-speed rail. Many financial groups are moving in. Although this year still has two months to go."
"But I believe that next year in county-level city rankings, Qingyuan County will surely beco a dark horse and break through."
"And isn’t all this because Qingyuan County managed South Lake well and thus created a breakthrough situation?"
As soone within the system, especially in charge of investnt attraction, Bai Lu was not unfamiliar with Qingyuan and even had high hopes for Qingyuan’s developnt prospects.
Of course, it was more about envy.
Because Qingyuan no longer needed to attract investnt as nurous outside financial groups wanted to move in. All they had to do was select financially capable groups.
This was like a top student from a prestigious university who started choosing offers from multinational companies before graduation.
But Lianyun County was different. They hadn’t received any offers and were considering hiring any company, even if the conditions weren’t great.
Because they had no choice, nor the qualification to choose.
"I’ve heard about what’s going on in Qingyuan too. Their developnt is indeed impressive and enviable." Liu Junjiang looked at Bai Lu, "How do you know Lianyun County’s economic lag is due to feng shui issues?"
Bai Lu replied, "My driver said so."
Upon hearing this.
The room burst into restrained laughter.
ng Changhai sneered dismissively, "Feng shui is a profound study. How could a driver understand feng shui? If he truly possessed such abilities, why would he be a re driver?"
Many people echoed this sentint, agreeing with ng Changhai’s viewpoint.
Even though feng shui couldn’t be openly discussed, many officials deeply believed in it, as true Feng Shui Masters in ancient tis possessed divine skills to know the past and predict the future.
Moreover, the construction of capitals and imperial tombs in various dynasties were only decided upon after feng shui experts conducted on-site investigations.
To speak of the recent past, during the Olympic Gas, the sites and shapes of the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube were also determined by feng shui experts.
"Did your driver offer a solution?" Liu Junjiang leaned back in his chair with a playful smile.
Bai Lu said, "He suggested redeveloping the People’s Square and constructing it in the shape of the Yin Yang Eight Trigrams, which could change the existing feng shui pattern of our Lianyun County."
Liu Junjiang frowned, "Just that?"
Bai Lu replied, "Yes."
ng Changhai scoffed, pressing on, "Do you believe that?"
"County Chief ng is right; anyway, I don’t believe that just by using a Yin Yang Eight Trigrams Map, we can change Lianyun County’s environnt!"
"Precisely, feng shui is intangible and invisible. To change a city’s fortune, how could it be achieved with just a Yin Yang Eight Trigrams Map?"
The crowd discussed heatedly, clearly not agreeing with Bai Lu’s words.
Bai Lu wanted to refute, wanted to utter the words "大道至简," but she couldn’t muster the courage. She sensed that no one believed her.
Even if she said "大道至简," it would only invite more ridicule.
"That concludes our eting for today. Dismissed!" Liu Junjiang left a comnt, then stood up and left, with everyone following suit.
However, in their eyes, there was now a hint of disdain and jest towards Bai Lu.
Bai Lu stood there in a daze.
She knew.
She had beco a laughing stock again, and the ostracism had beco even more severe.
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On the other side.
In Liu Junjiang’s office, he poured a cup of tea for ng Changhai and placed it in front of him, "Old ng, do you think there’s any basis to Comrade Bai Lu’s words?"
ng Changhai couldn’t help but ask, "Could Secretary Liu also believe that Lianyun’s economic backwardness is due to feng shui?"
Liu Junjiang shook his head, "You and I have poured our hearts into working here for over a decade. We’ve made many efforts and thought of various ways, but what’s the result?"
"Disappointing!"
ng Changhai also fell silent.
He and Liu Junjiang were transferred to Lianyun County in the sa year. Before coming, they had vowed to themselves that if they couldn’t boost Lianyun County’s economy, they would stay until retirent here.
They initially believed that their passionate dedication could stimulate the city’s developnt.
In reality, they were only a few years from retirent...
Liu Junjiang said with a serious expression, "Comrade Bai Lu’s words made realize sothing and gave a glimr of hope."
ng Changhai couldn’t help but say, "You aren’t seriously listening to a re driver’s words and planning to redevelop People’s Square, are you? Can you really trust a driver’s words?"
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