Chapter 151 The Simple Beauty Trap
Lin Fan’s car entered the County Government just before noon.
He naturally rushed to County Magistrate Luan’s office to report in and also received the agenda for the investment conference. According to the plan, attendees were to check into the hotel that afternoon, with the formal meeting scheduled for the following morning. City leaders would be attending and giving important speeches at the meeting. Later that evening, there would be a cultural performance and a welcome dinner, followed by several days of on-site inspections and tours.
"Lin Fan, you are key among the younger generation for this meeting. I’m getting on in years, and my eyesight isn’t as good as it used to be. You must give me good counsel and keep a sharp lookout. I’ve already spoken to the director of the county office; you will be shouldering the main responsibility at this meeting. Make any necessary decisions and say what needs to be said. Your opinions are my opinions."
County Magistrate Luan looked at Lin Fan with words that seemed complimentary but were layered with meaning. His selfish intentions were clear. If any mishaps occurred, and the city leaders blamed them, Lin Fan would take the fall. It was all too obvious that he simply wanted to study safely, and any mess that might happen would have nothing to do with him.
"County Magistrate Luan, I am too young and may overlook some details. I will still need your guidance when the time comes."
Lin Fan didn’t evade responsibility, just as Chen Jiayi had said, this was an excellent opportunity. Crisis always coexists with opportunity, and shirking responsibility now could affect his promotion. The intricacies of power dynamics and balancing interests were things he needed to grasp with particular care.
"Don’t worry, I’ll say what needs to be said and what doesn’t. This is a great opportunity for you to grow, and you must seize it," Luan reassured.
Hearing the subtext in Lin Fan’s words, County Magistrate Luan smiled with relief. The investment promotion work in Red Flag Town could be reported as a success or a failure. If done well, it promised impressive achievements, but a poor job might as well be the key to a jail cell.