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Chapter 1471 - 779: Encountered a Stubborn Tenant? (Subscription Request)_2

Chapter 1471: Chapter 779: Encountered a Stubborn Tenant? (Subscription Request)_2

"Alright, go ahead with your work. I’m waiting for your good news."

Ding Yue nodded.

He really liked these proactive types.

Ding Yue found that the "generals" under his command were all strong in implementation and action.

In the following days, Ding Yue focused on the situation at the Mist City City Planning Bureau, asking his secretary Wen Ruohan almost daily to contact the bureau to check on the progress of the relocation.

Actually, since the beginning of this year, the relocation of factories in the High-Tech South District had already commenced.

According to data from the Urban Planning Bureau, there are 147 manufacturers in the High-Tech South District including several large processing factories, and many small factories which have been operating in this area for over a decade.

Fortunately, the policies provided by the Mist City Government were quite favorable, relocating these manufacturers to industrial parks and even offering subsidies.

Thus, the relocation work done by the City Planning Bureau was considered fairly satisfactory.

However.

In mid-September, the relocation efforts faced a challenge.

When it came to relocating one of the factories, they seemed uncooperative with the relocation process, causing delays in the progress for many days.

Hearing the reports of the stalled relocation, Ding Yue felt a headache looming for several days.

Good lord.

Could it be that the factory relocation will take a whole half year?

Would that not extend into next year?

No!

This definitely won’t do. The construction of the new campus of Mist City Arts and Science University is urgent; how can it possibly wait until next year to begin?

According to his discussions with Director Chen Ping, starting at the end of the year seems most appropriate. Any later, and it’s uncertain whether it would be completed and ready for use on time next year.

So.

Ding Yue immediately made a call to Director Liu of the City Planning Bureau.

"Principal Ding, this is a tough situation for us too. We certainly can’t force them to demolish their factory and relocate, right? That would cause even bigger conflicts, and I really can’t take responsibility for that," said Director Liu over the phone, expressing his difficulties.

Although the City Government had already offered considerable relocation incentives, and most of the factories were cooperative, this time they encountered a tough nut to crack. They simply refused to relocate and insisted on waiting until after next year’s Spring Festival.

After next year’s Spring Festival, that would be February.

By that time, opportunities might have already gone cold.

"Is this factory really that hard to handle?"

Ding Yue asked.

"Indeed, it’s really difficult. Their attitude is very firm. We’ve already mentioned the relocation incentives from the City Government, but they remain unmoved," Director Liu answered with resignation.

"What specifically is the reason?" Ding Yue thought for a moment. Since the other party is adamant about not relocating temporarily, there must be a reason. Thus, Ding Yue decided to investigate the matter.

Only by identifying the reason can the issue be resolved more effectively.

Otherwise, it’s unreasonable to let the relocation of one factory delay the entire area’s work, right?

If the entire area’s relocation is delayed, then the construction plan for Mist City Arts and Science University’s South Campus might have to be postponed.

When Ding Yue heard that the factory was unwilling to relocate and had a tough stance, he immediately thought of a term "nail householder."

Issues with "nail householders" have been common over the years, mainly because they’re deemed to offer too little and demand more benefits, which is actually quite usual.

"Principal Ding, usually these cases are related to ’nail householders’ who just want to gain more benefits from the relocation project," said Director Liu.

"We can’t just say that. We need to investigate on-site to understand better. How about this, Director Liu, have your staff from the City Planning Bureau take me there to see what the situation really is, alright?"

Ding Yue thought for a moment and felt that the issue might not be that straightforward.

If it’s really a matter of "nail households", then among over a hundred factories in the High-Tech South District, how could it be that only this one factory is unwilling to relocate?

Could it be that this factory dislikes the compensation offered after relocation as being insufficient?

Is it that all the other factories are fools?

This is obviously not the case, so Ding Yue speculated that if this factory did not relocate, there must be some other major reasons behind it, especially since Ding Yue believed that the incentives given by Mist City Government already were quite substantial and generally, factories have no reason to stubbornly oppose the Mist City Government.

"Of course there’s no problem, Principal Ding."

Director Liu naturally fully cooperates with Mist City Arts and Science University, after all, this is Governor Li’s intention.

So, on the next day.

Under the guidance of the staff from the Urban Planning Bureau, Ding Yue personally visited this factory in the High-Tech South District.

This was a steel processing factory with a medium scale – it certainly wasn’t small given the sizable area it covered, yet it didn’t reach the scale of a large factory.

"We have already said that it is impossible for us to move before the end of the year, don’t tell me you from the Mist City Government want to forcibly evict us? Is that reasonable?"

The owner of the steel factory blocked the staff from the Urban Planning Bureau outside.

For the staff of the Urban Planning Bureau, this was no longer something strange.

"Hello Boss, can we sit down and have a good talk?"

Seeing this, Ding Yue stepped forward with a smile and said to the owner of the steel factory.

"Who are you?"

Steel factory owner Wang Daxi asked.

"Let me introduce myself. I am the Principal of Mist City Arts and Science University, Ding Yue." Ding Yue briefly introduced himself.

"Principal Ding?"

When steel factory owner Wang Daxi learned that the person in front of him was Principal Ding of Mist City Arts and Science University, he seemed somewhat excited: "You are Principal Ding?"

"Do you know me?"

Ding Yue asked, puzzled.

Ding Yue definitely did not recognize this steel factory owner, as his memory was quite good and he generally would not forget people he had met.

"Principal Ding, my child studies at your Mist City Arts and Science University, already in his third year," said the excited steel factory owner Wang Daxi: "Ever since my child started studying at your university, he has really changed a lot. He used to hate studying in high school, but now it’s different, he has learned quite a lot of professional knowledge."

"Is that so? Hahaha, that’s really a coincidence."

Upon hearing this, Ding Yue immediately laughed: "Then after your child graduates from our Mist City Arts and Science University, he will certainly make a difference."

"Principal Ding, honestly, your Mist City Arts and Science University is truly different from other private colleges. Oh right, that Feiyue Group behind your university, that one too!"

Steel factory owner Wang Daxi gave a thumbs up.

As a person from Xia Country, Wang Daxi strongly supports domestic brands, especially the recently hot-selling Feiyue Future New Energy car, which Wang Daxi had bought one three months ago.

"Thank you for your affirmation."

Ding Yue expressed his gratitude.

"Principal Ding, I also bought a Feiyue Future New Energy car, look, it’s parked right over here. It’s really comfortable to drive," Wang Daxi said with a hearty laugh.

Wow.

This did surprise Ding Yue a bit, as he did not expect to have such a "connection" with this steel factory owner.

If that’s the case.

Ding Yue began to think, if he personally talked with this steel factory owner, perhaps things might proceed more smoothly?

Perhaps the man might show some face and agree to relocate smoothly?

Thinking this, Ding Yue felt that there was quite a good chance of success.

"How about we go inside to talk?" Principal Ding suggested with a smile to the steel factory owner.

"Quickly quickly, come inside Principal Ding," Wang Daxi immediately became enthusiastic.

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