Chapter 339: The Hornet’s Nest in Mingsha City

General Feng, you must know—the locals around Mingsha City have grown so used to its system that if the city starts charging fees, they’ll suffer greatly. This time, Mingsha City has really stirred up a hornet’s nest!

Moreover, for Mingsha City, it might not even be a good idea.

Their snack street and Langya Commercial Street are filled with locals spending money. Without that steady flow of customers, the local business scene will suffer major setbacks.

And with a sandstorm on the horizon, many netizens believe that Mingsha Fudi is doomed.

Shi Yun grinned smugly.

“If I were in charge of Mingsha City, even if we had to implement tickets someday, there’s no way it would happen in the middle of a sandstorm,” he declared.

“Absolutely!”

After reading the update, Feng Xiangcai passed his phone to Shi Yun. “So, are you saying Mingsha City might end up shooting itself in the foot?”

“General Feng, I’m telling you—even if it doesn’t completely ruin them, they’ll at least be crippled!”

Shi Yun nodded, his conviction clear.

“This is a golden opportunity.”

After a brief pause, Feng Xiangcai turned to Shi Yun.

Earlier at noon, the two had met with the Deputy Director of Dino Park. They discussed many things and managed to reach agreement on several fronts.

Now, seizing the moment, they planned to stir up trouble in Mingsha City—maybe even knock it off its pedestal for good.

“This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance. I contacted other attractions this afternoon, and although they hesitated at first, once things start heating up, they might just follow our lead. By then, no matter how strong Mingsha City is, it won’t stand a chance against a pack of wolves.”

Shi Yun clenched his fist.

“In that case, let’s add fuel to the fire. First, we cut off Mingsha City’s customer flow.”

“Agreed!”

Meanwhile, in Mingsha County, Top Leader Qin Xuan was rudely awoken from sleep by an urgent phone call. After finishing the call, he quickly dressed and packed up, and within minutes he appeared in the government building’s office.

At that moment,

several department heads were already waiting outside the office.

“Leader, what should we do now?”

Seeing his leader arrive, a middle-aged man hurried over.

“Is it that severe?”

Once inside and seated, Qin Xuan frowned at the man.

“It’s very serious! Mingsha City issued an announcement at 11 PM, and ever since, our complaint hotline hasn’t stopped ringing. Meanwhile, many county residents have gathered in front of the building, demanding an explanation.”

The man replied anxiously.

“An explanation? Who’s leading this outcry?”

Qin Xuan’s face darkened.

He had long been the first to support the idea of charging an entrance fee in Mingsha City.

Although local leaders should work for the benefit of their residents, some people are taking exploitative advantage. Whenever Mingsha City launches a new project, the locals are not only the first to enjoy it, but they also gather friends and relatives to snatch up tickets—and then privately resell them to distant tourists, ruining the overall travel experience.

Remember, what helped Mingsha County become one of Su Province’s economic powerhouses in just two years? It was the throngs of tourists streaming in from all over the Long Kingdom. Besides, if the locals hadn’t pushed things too far, would Mingsha City have been forced into an entrance fee so early? Now they even have the nerve to complain! “Leading the charge are the residents who run guesthouses. I bet tomorrow even residents from nearby counties will join in. Many WeChat groups are buzzing that no matter what, Mingsha City must allow them free entry by swiping their IDs.”

Otherwise, they’ll band together to boycott Mingsha City!

They even claim that Mingsha City’s success is partly thanks to them.

Hearing this, the man hurriedly added,

“Who are these nearby county residents to demand free entry just based on their identity? They’re delusional!”

Smack! It was one thing if they didn’t listen, but when those words reached his ears, Qin Xuan’s anger exploded.

In essence, Mingsha City is built on private land. It hardly matters whether it’s tied to the nearby counties or even Mingsha County—both have reaped benefits alongside Mingsha City.

And yet these people still have the gall to claim that they’re partly responsible for its success? Ridiculous.

“Leader, the point is many believe they support Mingsha City’s commerce simply by occasionally spending money at its snack street and Langya Commercial Street,”

the man continued, lowering his head.

“They’ve been spoiled! Spending a little money makes them feel entitled? It’s only because Mingsha City is convenient—its commercial standards rival those of major cities, and its snacks are affordable, even cheaper than back home.”

Qin Xuan glared.

“This…”

Silence fell over the office.

After a prolonged pause,

noticing Qin Xuan gradually calming down, the man whispered,

“Leader, the online atmosphere is boiling over! And with a sandstorm coming in two days, if we mishandle this, Mingsha City could suffer greatly.”

“I understand!”

“So…”

“I’ll contact General Zhu of Mingsha City and see what they’re thinking over there.”

“Alright!”

Unbeknownst to them, as Qin Xuan fumed in anger, hundreds of residents had already gathered outside the government building.

“Everyone, listen up! When our leader comes out, he must make our demands clear. We want Mingsha City to cancel its entrance fee! And if they won’t, we demand the right to free access!”

At the main gate, a middle-aged man in a jacket shouted in anger.

The man was Liu Zhiren, a long-time resident of Mingsha County who had spent years working away from home. Having returned in recent years to run a guesthouse and work as a part-time tour guide, he charged fees from tourists.

Now that Mingsha City has suddenly imposed an entrance fee, he simply cannot stand it! He immediately contacted several fellow guesthouse owners and headed to the government building.

“General Liu, rest assured! This will never happen!”

“Exactly!”

Liu Zhiren’s words were met with immediate agreement from those around him.

“But, General Liu, what if Mingsha City doesn’t agree?”

After a pause, someone from the crowd asked,

“If they refuse, then we’ll band together to boycott Mingsha City! My second uncle is a foreman there. With just one word from him, the construction crews would break up. Without workers, how can Mingsha City continue building?”

Unless they want all current projects to come to a halt.

Liu Zhiren snorted coldly.

Construction sites are filled with crews that follow their leader; once one person steps out, everyone else will follow.

“And don’t worry—tomorrow, many people from Gu County will also come. We have plenty, and Mingsha City is bound to back down!”