Chapter 95

"Received, received. Right now, several leaders of our Zhenzheng Prefecture are also keeping a constant watch on this matter. In the short term, the mining of these two coal mines is a good thing that will benefit the people of Baishui Town; in the long term, it is an even more powerful catalyst for the economic development of our Yuyang City." Mayor Wang nodded, smiling as he spoke in grand, official language, not forgetting to flatter them, "It is truly an honor for the people of Baishui that you leaders, despite your busy schedules, could take the time to personally make a trip down to the countryside."

Zhang Ai smiled, set down her teacup, and said, "We have also come entrusted by Vice Mayor Yu. Vice Mayor Yu is very concerned about this matter right now and asked us to personally go down to those two villages to get a feel for the villagers' sentiments. We must ensure this relocation work is done well. For the sake of Yuyang City's economic development and to avoid affecting the coal mining, this relocation work must be fast. Not only must it be fast, but we must also ensure that no chaos arises during this process. I am giving you a heads-up on this now, Mayor Wang; you must do a good job of pacifying the villagers' thoughts."

"Yes, yes, you are right, leader. As soon as the documents from above arrive, our Baishui Zhenzheng Prefecture will immediately launch the land requisition and relocation work. Recently, several of us main leaders of the Zhenzheng Prefecture have held several meetings to discuss this, ensuring that the relocation work can be completed smoothly and quickly. It will absolutely not affect the economic development of our Yuyang City. Please rest assured, leader." Mayor Wang wore a look of integrity, speaking with great eloquence.

As soon as Wang Wang Wang Wang Wang Anguo heard "Xiaogou Coal Mine," he thought of how he had failed to secure the mining rights for Gao Hu, and his whole person wilted like an eggplant hit by frost. He smoked and drank tea without saying a word. With Bureau Chief Zhang present, he found it inappropriate to interject and could only sit to the side as a listener.

Seeing Wang Wang Wang Wang Wang Anguo, who usually acted so full of official airs, looking so wilted, Li Li Li Li Li Shanshan found it quite amusing. Sitting beside Bureau Chief Zhang, she lowered her head and covered her mouth, secretly laughing at him. Ever since Zhao Desan had been transferred to the Logistics Department by Wang Wang Wang Wang Wang Anguo, Li Li Li Li Li Shanshan had been looking for an opportunity to recommend Zhao Desan to Zhang Ai, to let her find a place for Zhao Desan where he could put his talents to use. But she was afraid that if she spoke too much, she might not even be able to keep her own position, so she had never dared to open her mouth. She planned to wait until after the inspection, on the way back to Yuyang City, to bring it up to Bureau Chief Zhang in a roundabout way and test her reaction.

After resting at the Zhenzheng Prefecture for over an hour, Zhang Ai said, "Mayor Wang, we've had your tea and we've rested well. Let's go take a tour of Xiaogou Village and Heihe Village. We must at least take a look, as entrusted by Vice Mayor Yu. If we don't go now, we won't be able to make it back before dark."

Mayor Wang said with a smile, "That's fine, that's fine. You leaders are truly so serious and responsible about your work. I will go find a cross-country vehicle for you leaders." Mayor Wang went outside, stood at the entrance of the government building, and made a phone call. Immediately, his demeanor changed, and he ordered in a condescending tone, "General Manager Zhang, several leaders from the city have come to inspect Xiaogou Village and Heihe Village. Bring your cross-country vehicle over... Yes, two of them... Hurry up!"

Within a few minutes, two black Land Rover cross-country vehicles arrived at the entrance of the Zhenzheng Prefecture one after the other. Although the overall economic level of Baishui Town was very backward and it was a state-level impoverished township, because the local area was rich in coal resources, several small coal bosses had emerged, and there were more than a dozen such good cars in the whole town.

Mayor Wang walked into the reception hall and said with a chuckle, "Bureau Chief Zhang, Bureau Chief Wang, Secretary Li, the cars are ready for you leaders. Shall we set off now?"

Zhang Ai nodded, took a sip of tea, set down the cup, and said, "Old Wang, Little Li, let's go. The sooner we go and return, the better; we still have to make time to head back."

The three of them walked out of the Zhenzheng Prefecture courtyard, followed by a long line of Zhenzheng Prefecture leaders holding various titles, creating a grand spectacle.

Walking out the main gate, Mayor Wang trotted over to open the car doors, respectfully seeing Bureau Chief Zhang and Vice Bureau Chief Wang into the car first. He then took two deputy mayors and three leaders from the city's Coal Bureau, with the six of them splitting into two Land Rovers and driving along the rugged yellow dirt road toward Heihe Village and Xiaogou Village.

Mayor Wang and Vice Bureau Chief Wang, the two Wangs, sat in one car. Wang Wang Wang Wang Wang Anguo finally had the opportunity to put on his bureaucratic airs. In the car, he crossed his legs, lit a cigarette, and turned to ask Mayor Wang, "Old Wang, has the government given you any specific arrangements for the relocation work yet?"

"Not yet. Our Zhenzheng Prefecture has been waiting for notice from above. As soon as there is notice, we will assist with the relocation."

Wang Wang Wang Wang Wang Anguo glanced at him and said, "Old Wang, I heard that Lin Lin Lin Dafa's son, Lin Lin Lin Jianyang, is the Secretary-General in the county, right? Now that his old man's mining group has won the bid for the Heihe Coal Mine mining rights, has he greeted you about it?"

"Not yet... But please rest assured, leader. Regardless of which unit wins the bid for Heihe Coal Mine and Xiaogou Coal Mine, we will treat them all equally. The speed of the relocation work affects the coal mine construction, and our Zhenzheng Prefecture will definitely cooperate well."

They said they were going down to understand the situation, but first they went to Xiaogou Village to take a look, then went to the nearby Heihe Village to take a look. The six people sat in the cars without even getting out, and in total, they stayed for less than five minutes, which counted as having understood the situation.

On the way back to the town, Zhang Ai's mobile phone received a message. She took it out and saw it was from Vice Mayor Yu Yu Yinliang: Old Zhang, have you gone down to the countryside to understand the situation?

Zhang Ai hurriedly typed out a line of official language: Vice Mayor Yu, the specific situation has been understood, please rest assured.

Returning to the Zhenzheng Prefecture, the group again surrounded the three of them and escorted them to the reception hall, serving tea, pouring water, and handing out cigarettes, taking care of them in every possible way.

The sun was about to set. After sitting down and resting for more than ten minutes, Zhang Ai stood up to bid farewell to Mayor Wang, changed back into the Audi official car with Wang Wang Wang Wang Wang Anguo and Li Li Li Li Shanshan, and headed back to Yuyang City.

On the way back, Li Li Li Li Li Shanshan intentionally or unintentionally mentioned Zhao Desan to Zhang Ai. Zhang Ai said, "I've seen this young man, Little Zhao, in the hallway a few times, always when taking out the trash. He looks good and has spirit. Why did Old Wang transfer him to the Logistics Department?"

"Bureau Chief Zhang, that Zhao Desan is quite funny, sharp-tongued, eloquent, very humorous, and also quite talented. I think it's a pity that Vice Bureau Chief Wang transferred him to the Logistics Department." Li Li Li Li Li Shanshan kept praising Zhao Desan in front of Zhang Ai, hoping for some kind of turning point. This was the greatest effort she could make to help Zhao Desan.

"Little Li, you know this Little Zhao quite well, don't you?" Zhang Ai turned her head, a ghostly smile on the corners of her mouth, "Have you taken a fancy to this handsome young man, Little Zhao?"

Li Li Li Li Li Shanshan's cheeks turned a bit rosy from what Zhang Ai said, and she hurriedly shook her head to deny it, "Leader, no, no, I've just dealt with him a few times... I think he's a pretty good person."

Zhang Ai laughed heartily and said, "I can roughly understand what you mean, but Little Zhao was transferred to the Logistics Department by Old Wang. Old Wang had his reasons for transferring him there. It's not easy for me to intervene in this matter. Let him train in the Logistics Department for now. If he truly has talent, as long as I am the Bureau Chief of the Coal Bureau for one day, I will not bury talent."

While Li Li Li Li Li Shanshan was racking her brains to speak well of Zhao Desan in front of the Bureau Chief to help him, Zhao Desan was racking his brains to find every way to help that temporary worker, Bai Ling.

At noon, he had had a good time with Wen Wen Qian in his office. Once Wen Wen Qian left, Zhao Desan slumped over his desk for a nap and actually fell asleep.

Around four or five o'clock, he heard the office door being knocked "dong, dong, dong." He hurriedly sat up, rubbed his eyes twice, and said, "Come in."

As the door opened, he saw that young married woman, Bai Ling, enter. Her stunningly beautiful face carried a hint of apology as she said, "I'm bothering you again. I'm so sorry."

Zhao Desan suddenly realized and remembered the idea he had given her in the morning. He asked her, "Did you go find Zhang Da?"

The young woman lowered her head slightly, clutching the corner of her clothes with both hands like a criminal, and said in a low voice, "Not yet."

Zhao Desan suddenly got angry. Laozi had gone to such trouble to think of an idea that could keep you, and you're so dense! So, in his anxiety, he said loudly, "What is wrong with you! I went to such trouble to think of a way for you! You don't move unless I push you!"

Hearing his voice increase in volume, the young woman raised her watery apricot eyes to glance at him, clutched the corner of her clothes even tighter, and said in a low voice, "I don't know... I don't know if Zhang Da is in his office."