"Incompetence" is the standard excuse in officialdom.
Dirk Carter was surprised by this answer as well.
He immediately added, "Comrade Carter, this is the organization's trust in you, and also a test of your abilities. You didn't even think it over and just refused outright—that seems a bit disrespectful to everyone present, doesn't it?"
This was clearly meant as pressure.
Having Dirk take over the old residential community renovation project also fit Jamal Palmer's interests.
So he chimed in, "That's right, Comrade Carter, you don't need to make a decision right now. Go back and think about it carefully. You can give the organization your reply whenever you've thought it through."
Since both the number-one and number-two leaders were of one mind,
even if Dirk didn't agree, this matter was definitely not something he could get out of.
Whether he "considered" it or not was only a matter of time.
Dirk was helpless.
He could only nod.
