Summit Farmer
Chapter 1400 Domineering Presence at the Meeting_1

Chapter 1400: Chapter 1400 Domineering Presence at the Meeting_1

After the leaders discussed poverty alleviation strategies during the meeting, Town Chief Silas Nelson glanced at the attendees and spoke seriously, "Poverty alleviation is the main Task for the county this year, and our town must lead the way. We have the poorest villages in the entire county. If we can’t overcome this issue, how can we answer to the county, and how can we answer to the people? Therefore, after careful consideration by the town’s party committee, we have decided to send our most capable comrades to assist these areas. Comrade Peter Brown from the office is a party member, as well as a talented graduate from Provincial University. He is known throughout the town for his intelligence. The town has decided to send Peter Brown to provide assistance in Fruitful Village."

At this point, he raised his voice, "Is Peter Brown here?"

"Yes," Peter stood up.

Silas Nelson looked at Peter, his expression unchanging, and continued sternly, "Peter, I’ve just mentioned the town’s decision. Do you have confidence in doing a good job there?"

"Town Chief, I’m willing to go, but I’m not a leader. Surely there should be a leader in charge, right?" Peter voiced out loudly.

Gasps!

Those who heard Peter speak were shocked, thinking to themselves that this young man really dared to speak his mind!

Today, so much rhetoric and grandiose language had been used, with the purpose of confirming the Poverty Alleviation Personnel for Fruitful Township. Of course, personnel for other villages would also be determined, but everyone knew that Fruitful Village was the priority.

The talk was quite flattering with Fruitful Village being highlighted as a priority, but not one leader in the town would take on this task. Everyone knew as clear as day that the village had no special products, no transportation, and making it prosperous would be extremely difficult. Another issue was the fierce local customs. Many who went there were chased out, making it a tough bone to crack. Whoever took charge would be asking for trouble.

Hearing Peter’s words, Silas Nelson slightly smiled and said, "Indeed, a university graduate—ambitious and courageous. This is good. Regarding the leadership, the town has also decided on that. Given the difficulty of the poverty alleviation drive, every leader must take charge of a few villages. Everyone has their own responsibility, so the leadership will not take on Fruitful Village directly. Instead, you will oversee it. The town has decided to appoint Comrade Peter Brown as the acting Deputy Director of Integrated Office, and your primary duty will be handling poverty alleviation in Fruitful Village."

At this moment, everyone’s gaze once again fell on Peter, thinking to themselves if this young man was just promoted to deputy director.

Silas Nelson then raised his voice, "The poverty alleviation drive is a major matter, and every one of us must sign a responsibility document. At the Year-end Assessment, those who fail to complete their Task will be strictly punished regardless of their position. Should problems arise, accountability will be tracked down to the last detail."

Looking at Peter, Silas Nelson asked, "Do you have any other requests?"

Peter knew in his heart that this was a pitfall. It seemed like a promotion, and it also showed the broad-mindedness of the town, especially Silas Nelson. But it was all on the premise that he had to develop the area successfully, or else, a harsh crackdown awaited him.

Officialdom was indeed no ordinary place; people were "killed" without seeing the knife.

If Fruitful Village couldn’t be developed, his path in officialdom would be completely ruined, and he would eventually be forced to leave his position.

Right, nobody dared to take on Fruitful Village’s poverty alleviation, yet it was a priority for the county. This meant he might end up being the scapegoat.

Looking at Silas Nelson’s meaningful gaze, Peter replied indifferently, "Since this is a key task for the town, I will certainly do my best to complete this work."

What?

Everyone was expecting the notoriously bad-tempered Peter to lash out today, possibly even clashing with the Town Chief. The Town Chief might have been waiting for Peter to resist, using it as a chance to deal with him. Yet, there was no such reaction from Peter. Was it possible that the title of acting Deputy Director of Integrated Office had tamed him?

What a joke. He was called a deputy director, but he wasn’t in charge of the Integrated Office’s duties, only Fruitful Village. This deputy director was useless. And what’s more, what kind of position was an "acting" one? It was dispensable.

Everyone kept these thoughts to themselves, while Silas Nelson also appeared somewhat taken aback as he looked at Peter. He hadn’t expected Peter to respond with such an attitude.

Today, Silas Nelson had intended to thoroughly crush Peter from a moral high ground, provoking him into making a scene and then using the opportunity to get rid of him. However, the young man had accepted the challenge.

Surprised for a moment, Silas Nelson’s heart eased as he thought to himself that it was just a matter of struggling a bit more. Watch and see - if things aren’t done well, I’ll take you down, he brooded.

A smile appeared on his face, Silas Nelson said, "Very well, since that’s the case, I hope you live up to the great trust the town has in you and truly develop Fruitful Village."

With that, he turned to a middle-aged man, "Mr. Hugh, I’m entrusting Comrade Peter Brown to you. You must collaborate well with him in your work."

Then the robust middle-aged man stood up and said loudly, "It’s useless whoever goes to Fruitful Village. If the town really cares, it would be better to allocate some Poverty Alleviation Fund to us. We are all waiting for assistance. What can a green youth achieve?"

Silas Nelson slammed the table and said sternly, "Alexis White, you have already received enough, yet you still want more poverty assistance funds. Isn’t it the most you get every time? Look at your village, all you do every day is drink and fight. Now, a university graduate is going to help you and you’re not happy about it? I’m telling you, this is the town’s decision. You’d better welcome Peter Brown properly when the time comes."

Alexis White snorted and sat down.

Watching these events unfold, Peter gave a wry smile and sat down. Silas Nelson’s outburst at Alexis White was intentional, stirring up Alexis’s anger just to add more difficulties for Peter.

Looking at the local leaders, Peter noticed everyone’s eyes on him were somewhat special. Facing Silas Nelson, who was born and bred there, not many dared to confront him head-on.

It was just about developing a poor village, and it was not as if he hadn’t done it before. Today, he would show everyone his capabilities; he was indeed determined to uplift that village.

At the meeting, everyone went up to sign the responsibility document.

Peter also saw his appointment Document, the word "acting" was a joke in itself. But he understood, this was his first test in comprehending Heavenly Dao, and he must get through it no matter what.

After Peter signed the responsibility document, Silas Nelson looked at him, smiling as he patted Peter’s shoulder, "Peter, you must take the initiative to work hard. If you need anything, just come to me."