The Ambitions to Conquer the Official Career-Chapter 647: Zhang Chaoping Feels Uncomfortable

When Ji Yang spoke like this, everyone turned their gaze toward him, eager to see how he would counter Zhang Chaoping’s deadly move.

Indeed, to everyone present, Zhang Chaoping’s move seemed formidable. If Ji Yang had no achievements to show, he would become a laughingstock, and soon the whole city’s officials would know that Ji Yang lacked ability. Zhang Chaoping would then seize this chance to expand his influence.

Ji Yang took a sip of tea and said, "The county I’ve been assisting, Shisong, has completed its dilapidated housing reconstruction to date, and the disaster-affected populace has been rehoused. This task is the same as what everyone is doing."

No one was surprised by this, as it was a focus of their work; everyone was doing it. Ji Yang’s report had no distinctive features.

Ji Yang continued, "The investment solicitation work in Shisong County is underway. There’s been some communication with investors who are currently assessing the situation there. There’s no result yet, so I won’t go into detail at this point."

Zhang Chaoping chuckled inwardly. He had people placed in Shisong County and had been receiving constant updates on the situation. Ji Yang hadn’t really achieved anything notable there; these words were merely talk. Everyone was bringing in loads of business people for inspections, but no one had much to show for it just yet.

Ji Yang glanced at the crowd and added, "Now, let me speak about the half-district I am responsible for. It has always been desolate and presents significant challenges for development. Fortunately, with some hard work, I’ve managed to secure intentions to invest from three companies."

Zhang Chaoping was taken aback; he truly didn’t know about this. He asked, "What kind of investments are these, and how much is being invested?"

At this moment, everyone’s eyes were on Ji Yang, likewise curious about the details.

Ji Yang pulled out a pack of cigarettes, tossed it to the crowd, and lit one for himself. After taking a deep drag and exhaling the smoke, he said through the haze, "The three companies each have varying amounts, but the total investment adds up to about two billion."

"What?"

Everyone’s eyes widened in shock as they stared at Ji Yang.

It was important to note that before arriving in Ximu City, they had assumed bringing in investment would not be so difficult. However, they quickly realized it wasn’t so easy after all. Ximu lacked substantial resources, and finding investors was extremely difficult. They had tried everything and only managed to secure investments ranging from a few million to ten million. They had given their all, but what was with Ji Yang securing a two-billion investment?

"Are you telling the truth?" Zhang Chaoping was equally incredulous.

Ji Yang replied, "This has just been finalized. I’ve reported it to Governor Zhou, who said he would immediately inform Secretary Yan. Luckily, with Secretary Yan’s visit, we can ask the provincial authorities to help oversee the signing ceremony. Once the contracts are signed, the funds will be in place, and that region will be handed over to the three companies for development. We’ll need to discuss some land and policy issues. With everyone here today, let’s discuss these matters to facilitate our next steps."

Gao Min was also astonished. Considering that Ji Yang was aligned with Zhou Yuan’s faction and she was their ally, she said, "We’ve already held meetings and discussed policies regarding investment solicitation. We just need to follow those discussed points; there’s no need for further discussion. As for the new district’s investment situation, that’s been discussed as well, so there’s nothing more to talk about. We simply provide the corresponding policies as discussed. Regarding land requisition, I believe we should proceed as per our previous discussions. What does everyone think?"

Indeed, these issues had been studied early on, and there was consensus with no problems.

Zhang Chaoping’s face revealed a smile as he said, "I didn’t expect Comrade Ji Yang to throw down such a big move."

Although he said this, his heart was filled with bitterness. He had hoped to use Ji Yang’s lack of achievements as an opportunity to suppress him, but to his surprise, Ji Yang had caused such a stir. How could he explain this to Secretary Yan? Instead of being able to reprimand Ji Yang, Secretary Yan would now have to facilitate Ji Yang’s signing ceremony.

The more Zhang Chaoping thought about it, the more uncomfortable he felt.