Chapter 2959 I'd Rather Die Than Compromise

If Qin Feng were to encounter problems, while it wouldn't necessarily endanger Zhao Hongjian and his associates, it would significantly alter the current situation regarding the reshuffle of the provincial governor. This would disrupt the overall plan of Vice Minister Hong and his team, thus allowing the power structure of Jiangnan Province to remain as it is.

For the Yang family, the unchanged power structure in the province, coupled with the ability to kill Qin Feng, would be the perfect ending.

So far, the Yang family has indeed succeeded, so Qin Feng admires Yang Guoqiang's methods and cunning.

Yang Guoqiang's decision to have Qin Feng resign voluntarily is actually a better outcome for the Yang family. Qin Feng's voluntary resignation can completely ruin Vice Minister Hong's grand plan, while also eliminating Qin Feng as the biggest threat to the Yang family. Furthermore, they don't need to expend a lot of political resources to engage in a bloody battle with Zhao Hongjian and his group. This is naturally a good deal that achieves the greatest results with the least amount of money, which is also the purpose of Yang Guoqiang calling Qin Feng over today.

For Yang Guoqiang, getting Qin Feng out of the way would achieve his goal.

Qin Feng took a few puffs of his cigarette without saying a word.

"Mayor, the fire at the sports center has started, and you can't escape it. Resigning is the best option. If you don't resign, no one knows what the outcome will be. You're a smart man. Since you can't change the result, why not choose the most dignified way to end it? I'm doing this for your own good, Mayor," Yang Guoqiang said earnestly to Qin Feng.

"Mr. Yang, what you said makes sense. At present, my resignation is indeed the best choice. It's better to retire gracefully than to get caught in a whirlpool," Qin Feng said with a smile.

"The mayor is indeed extraordinary; he understands things immediately."

"But Mr. Yang, my resignation isn't something I can decide on my own. Will Secretary Jiang agree? Will the province agree?" Qin Feng continued to ask.

“Secretary Jiang will definitely agree. As long as you resign, Shazhou will avoid a period of turmoil, which will also be of great benefit to him. As for the province… if stability is guaranteed, they will naturally agree as well.” Yang Guoqiang smiled throughout.

Qin Feng nodded. Yang Guoqiang's analysis was correct. Now, Yang Guoqiang and Jiang Longjun's factions are united to deal with Zhao Hongjian's faction. The purpose is to strike at Qin Feng on the surface, but in reality, to nip the rise of Zhao Hongjian's faction in the bud and dispel the higher-ups' transfer of the governor.

For Jiang Longjun, Qin Feng's resignation would achieve his goal while also preventing turmoil in Shazhou City caused by the crackdown on Qin Feng, which would maximize his political interests, so he naturally agreed.

"It seems that Elder Yang and Secretary Jiang are in complete agreement on this point. You two reached a consensus on this matter when you had dinner at the Lixin Hotel last time," Qin Feng said with a smile.

Yang Guoqiang nodded: "Secretary Jiang is the Party Secretary of Shazhou, the top leader. No matter what we do, we need his approval and support first, otherwise it will be difficult to get things done."

Just then, Ding Haiyang's phone rang. He had been sitting at the next table, listening intently to Qin Feng and Yang Guoqiang's conversation. Ding Haiyang quickly grabbed his phone and ran to the side to answer it.

Yang Yuxin didn't sit at the table to listen; instead, she stood by the window not far behind Qin Feng, staring blankly out the window. However, she actually heard every word of Qin Feng and Yang Guoqiang's conversation.

Only Yang Zhijie was the most direct, standing next to Yang Guoqiang and looking at Qin Feng with disdain.

Yang Guoqiang and Qin Feng were still chatting when Ding Haiyang, who had just finished his call, hurriedly walked over. He glanced at Qin Feng with a complicated look in his eyes, then tugged at Yang Zhijie, gestured to him, and then turned and walked away.

Yang Zhijie understood Ding Haiyang's meaning, followed Ding Haiyang to the side, and asked, "What happened again? Why are you being so mysterious?"

"We received news from the Public Security Bureau that the Municipal Public Security Bureau suddenly conducted some kind of surprise drill, mobilizing almost all available resources," Ding Haiyang said.

"A surprise drill? What kind of drill?"

"I don't know, it was very sudden. Our people didn't understand the situation either. They only knew that there was a big commotion, everyone was armed, and all the special police were on duty."

"Everyone has said it's a drill, so it is a drill."

“But I feel something is wrong with this. The Public Security Bureau is not the military. Where would they conduct a drill? Even if they were to conduct a drill, they would make arrangements in advance. Why would they suddenly make such a big move? And at this critical time, I feel this is unusual.”

“You’re just paranoid. What can Jiang Yunpeng do? Without Qin Feng, what is he? Would he dare to act recklessly? And Qin Feng is begging for mercy from the old man right now. This is Shazhou. Even if the Heavenly King himself came, he couldn’t cause any trouble without the Yang family’s permission. Qin Feng will fall soon. We’ll continue living the same life we’ve always lived. Relax.” Yang Zhijie patted Ding Haiyang on the shoulder and nonchalantly returned to stand next to Yang Guoqiang.

After Yang Zhijie left, Yang Yuxin, who was standing by the window behind Qin Feng looking at the scenery, walked towards the kitchen, passing by Ding Haiyang.

Shortly afterward, Ding Haiyang also turned and went to the restroom in the Western restaurant.

"Does Mr. Yang think I will definitely choose to resign?" Qin Feng asked with a smile, leaning back in his chair.

"As I just said, the mayor is a smart man. A smart man will naturally choose the option that is most beneficial to himself when he cannot change the final outcome. Mayor, you did not belong to Shazhou. Go back to where you came from, come safely and leave safely. This is already the best outcome. Don't you think so?" Yang Guoqiang's threat this time was extremely blatant.

"Furthermore, Mayor, things have come to this point. Even if you don't resign, Secretary Zhao and the others in the province will choose to make you resign. This way, everyone can save face. It's not a smart thing to make everyone unhappy," Yang Guoqiang added.

Qin Feng nodded: "Old Yang's analysis makes a lot of sense. I really have no other way out. It is highly likely that I will be defeated in Shazhou. Resigning is indeed the best option. But Old Yang, I am not willing to accept this. I am thinking, is there really no other way for me?"

“I’ve been in this desperate situation many times in my life, but I’ve always managed to escape it. I’m wondering if I’ll have another chance this time?”

"Oh? I'd like to hear what other solutions the mayor has for this matter," Yang Guoqiang asked with a smile.

"How much does Mr. Yang know about my past?"

"I didn't know before, but recently I've had someone specifically collect detailed information about the mayor's past, so I have some understanding of him now. As Sun Tzu said in The Art of War, 'Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated.'"

"Old Yang should know that I'm a stubborn person by nature. I won't leave if you try to force me, and I'll back down if you try to push me. What I hate most is being threatened. I'd rather die than compromise," Qin Feng said with a smile.

Yang Guoqiang frowned and asked, "What does the mayor mean by that?"

Just then, Ding Haiyang rushed over again and tugged at Yang Zhijie once more.

"Just say what you have to say," Yang Zhijie said impatiently.

Ding Haiyang looked somewhat embarrassed, glanced at Qin Feng again with a complicated expression, and then said, "The police have surrounded the Lixin Hotel, and a large number of police are rushing towards the Lixin Hotel."