Everyone had different opinions on the matter and all eyes turned to Ji Yang, who had never shown such assertiveness before. What was going on?
Mr. Ji Yang had no choice, the issue involved some interests within the community, and if they really went ahead with Guo Huaijie’s approach, he would definitely be the one to blame if anything went wrong, which was a result he absolutely did not want to see.
Guo Huaijie’s face turned ugly. Naturally, he had interests in this issue as well. Although the project was a failed one, it indeed pertained to real estate. Intended to be used partly as a supermarket, their discussed outcome was to acquire the entire property for 20 million. After investing some funds, the property would be revitalized and could generate a significant amount of money. Unexpectedly, Ji Yang did not agree.
They had designed their plan during their consultation — discuss it during the meeting and then draft a memorandum which everyone would sign. If anything went wrong, Xun Liqiang and Ji Yang would take the primary responsibility.
They thought, facing them, who had strong connections, Ji Yang would not dare to offend them. Besides, Le Jianjun had gone to Ji Yang and informed him of everyone’s circumstances. Ji Yang might not have known before, but now that he was aware, he would definitely have reservations.
Looking at Ji Yang, Guo Huaijie said, "There are so many unfinished projects in our township, and now someone is willing to take over. That’s a good thing."
Ji Yang said, "If it’s just 20 million to take over the entire project, I definitely disagree. Everyone knows that most of those projects are almost guaranteed by our township. Now that the debt has shifted to the township, even if we want to solve these issues, we need to reduce the responsibility of our township first. Taking over that project for 20 million while the township still has to shoulder a large amount of debt is definitely not acceptable."
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Guo Huaijie and his group had discussed these issues early on, and the county would not say anything once they received their memorandum.
Ji Yang thought to himself: Although that’s what’s said, if something goes wrong, I’ll still be one of those responsible. That definitely won’t work.
Thinking this, he looked at everyone and said, "Regardless of the situation, I will not agree to this method of disposal; I believe we need to offset all the debts the township has to bear first and must not leave problems for our township."
Le Jianjun said, "Chief Ji Yang, everyone collectively discussed and agreed; you’re not the only one responsible."
At this point, Xun Liqiang also said, "Mr. Ji Yang’s opinion makes a lot of sense. If we dispose of those projects this way, it will create significant problems." He also understood that he would certainly be the first to take responsibility and naturally did not wish for it.
Guo Huaijie said, "Taking action requires sacrifice to gain. If we all refuse this approach, firstly, a large supermarket will not materialize, and secondly, those unfinished projects will still be there. How are we supposed to solve the problem?"
Everyone looked at Ji Yang again.
Ji Yang said, "Let’s first assess the asset situation, my opinion remains the same; we need to resolve all possible debts the township might bear."
Ji Yang had long decided that he absolutely could not allow problems to arise under his watch.
Chief Ji, with your approach, we can’t do our work," Guo Huaijie said sternly.
Ji Yang replied, "The organization sent us here to solve problems, not to accumulate them, nor to let national interests be compromised during the resolution process. There are definitely difficulties, but what we need to do is solve each problem."
Le Jianjun said, "Chief Ji, the same is true for that battery factory, and I feel the solution is roughly similar."
Everyone’s gaze returned to Ji Yang.