Urban Romantic Divine Doctor

Chapter 369: Chapter 368, The Great Way is Simple and No One Believes

Liu Junjiang curiously asked, ”What’s the matter?”

Everyone else present also looked at Bai Lu with curiosity, as the Investment Promotion Bureau in Lianyun County always had a weak presence. Even when it was mentioned, it was usually in a negative context.

Moreover, throughout past meetings, the Investment 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 investment, it’s ineffective. For this, the Investment Promotion Bureau bears undeniable responsibility.”

”But why are no investors willing to come to Lianyun County?”

”Is it really because the policies we offer aren’t attractive enough?”

The large meeting 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 came to Lianyun County, they were merely sightseeing. Even if some 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 meeting room erupted into chaos, with everyone whispering to each other.

After all, some things could be discussed.

While some 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 Meng Changhai coldly snorted.

The previously chaotic meeting room immediately fell silent.

Facing Meng Changhai’s anger, although Bai Lu was somewhat nervous, she knew there was no turning back. She said, ”County Chief Meng, I know my working ability is poor, but I did not mention feng shui to shirk responsibility.”

”Indeed, some things are not suitable to be said in such settings.”

”But I believe that if it’s for the sake of local development, nothing is unspeakable.”

”Everyone should have noticed Qingyuan County in Ningji City, right?”

”Although we’re over three hundred kilometers 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 become 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 someone within the system, especially in charge of investment attraction, Bai Lu was not unfamiliar with Qingyuan and even had high hopes for Qingyuan’s development prospects.

Of course, it was more about envy.

Because Qingyuan no longer needed to attract investment as numerous 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 development 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.

Meng 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 mere driver?”

Many people echoed this sentiment, agreeing with Meng 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 times 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 Games, 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.”

Meng Changhai scoffed, pressing on, ”Do you believe that?”

”County Chief Meng is right; anyway, I don’t believe that just by using a Yin Yang Eight Trigrams Map, we can change Lianyun County’s environment!”

”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 meeting for today. Dismissed!” Liu Junjiang left a comment, 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 become a laughing stock again, and the ostracism had become even more severe.

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On the other side.

In Liu Junjiang’s office, he poured a cup of tea for Meng Changhai and placed it in front of him, ”Old Meng, do you think there’s any basis to Comrade Bai Lu’s words?”

Meng 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!”

Meng Changhai also fell silent.

He and Liu Junjiang were transferred to Lianyun County in the same year. Before coming, they had vowed to themselves that if they couldn’t boost Lianyun County’s economy, they would stay until retirement here.

They initially believed that their passionate dedication could stimulate the city’s development.

In reality, they were only a few years from retirement...

Liu Junjiang said with a serious expression, ”Comrade Bai Lu’s words made me realize something and gave me a glimmer of hope.”

Meng Changhai couldn’t help but say, ”You aren’t seriously listening to a mere driver’s words and planning to redevelop People’s Square, are you? Can you really trust a driver’s words?”