Ding Kaifang and the others looked at each other, momentarily at a loss for words.
It was truly a dilemma.
Ultimately, it was Ding Aiguo who stepped up to smooth things over. "Mayor Lin, please don't be too anxious. This matter concerns the long-term development of Shanyang County, so it certainly requires careful consideration. How about this? After we return, we'll organize a professional team to conduct more feasibility studies. We'll look into other industrial avenues, like warehousing, logistics, and new material processing. We'll see if we can find a new path that both meets environmental standards and revitalizes the local economy. We will report back to you immediately as soon as we have any results."
"Alright. I suppose that's the only way," Mayor Lin said with a nod, then adjourned the meeting.
After the meeting, everyone filed out of the conference room and gathered in the hallway, sighing in frustration.
