Chapter 117: Let petition work not pass the New Year

Lying on the bed alone, the past events appeared in front of his eyes one by one. Lu Fan had many thoughts. Life has no "if," only results.

At eight o'clock the next day, Lu Fan followed Gao Yuanfei to the Provincial Government Office to visit Provincial Government Deputy Secretary-General and Office Director Han Guishan.

After meeting, Han Guishan took the initiative to ask about Lu Fan's work situation. Lu Fan briefly reported the six development ideas of Baishu Bay and the progress, which was praised by Han Guishan.

"Deep roots lead to lush leaves, and solid foundations lead

If the foundation is not solid, the earth will shake and the mountains will sway. If one's performance of duties is ineffective and one's sense of responsibility is insufficient, it is a "serious calcium deficiency." If work is not strict and practical, it will lower the government's credibility. Grassroots cadres must insist on working hard and practically, bring out the highest standards, put in the greatest effort, and truly keep the responsibility of grasping development, ensuring stability, and benefiting the people in their hearts, carry it on their shoulders, and implement it in practice.

"Xiao Fan, you've done a good job. You must continue to make persistent efforts and strive to achieve some results."

Through their chat, Lu Fan felt that Han Guishan was very interested in grassroots work, and he thought to himself, he wouldn't really be sent down, would he? Where would he go?

Seven or eight minutes later, Lu Fan took a box of tea leaves out of his bag and said, "Secretary-General, it's almost New Year's, I brought you a box of tea."

Han Guishan laughed and said, "I have tea here, don't waste your money anymore, save it to marry a wife!"

Lu Fan's expression changed slightly; he put the tea into the cabinet and went out with a casual excuse, leaving the space for Gao Yuanfei.

"Secretary-General, the child Xiao Fan has had bad luck. His girlfriend passed away in a car accident a while ago!"

"Ah? How could that happen?"

"Sigh, she was hit by a drunk driver right in front of the County Party Committee gate. They were planning to go get their marriage certificate at the time."

"In broad daylight, drunk driving? Yuanfei, this is too bizarre, isn't it?"

After Lu Fan came out, he gave Han Xinpu a call. The two of them drove out of the Provincial Government and put several portions of lamb in the trunk.

Han Xinpu asked with a smile, "Xiao Fan, you said last time you were getting married, when will I get to drink your wedding wine?"

Lu Fan's face instantly turned gloomy, and he said sorrowfully, "Separated by heaven and man, Liqiong was murdered!"

Han Xinpu was shocked and said, "What? Is it the Le family? What kind of fucking society is this? How dare they?"

"A drunk driving accident, the driver won't talk, there's nothing I can do!"

"Damn them, treating human life like grass! Liqiong was too miserable! Xiao Fan, whatever you need me to do, just say the word! I'll fuck their mothers, and with this kind of coward, Le Xueren still wants to be the Municipal Party Secretary!"

"Is it decided?"

"It's almost certain. I've heard the Great Minister and Minister Guo talking about it."

"Is Uncle going to be sent out?"

"He should be, but not in this batch. I estimate it will have to wait until after Governor Yixing leaves. Xiao Fan, what do you plan to do about Liqiong's matter?"

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Work hard. Success is not achieved overnight, but through accumulation and steady development. Without sufficient strength, what can we use to fight a Municipal Party Secretary? You don't know what a Municipal Party Secretary represents, do you?"

"Xiao Fan, good and evil will eventually be rewarded. The Dao of Heaven revolves; who has it ever spared? Keep the account for now. It's not that there is no retribution, but the time has not yet come! Before that, you must protect yourself. I'm going up first; Minister Guo can't be left alone."

Arriving at the Provincial Government Office, Lu Fan saw Han Guishan leading Gao Yuanfei out of the office of Executive Vice Provincial Governor Gao Yixing, their faces beaming with joy.

Before leaving, Han Guishan specifically comforted Lu Fan, telling him to restrain his grief and transform his sorrow into strength, and finally said, "Good and evil will eventually be rewarded!"

After running around for another whole day with Gao Yuanfei, they finally "processed" the lamb, and the two returned to Ningyang overnight. It was the end of the year, and both had many things on their hands.

After sending Gao Yuanfei back to his residence, Lu Fan also went home to rest.

Walking downstairs, he saw that the lights in his home were on. It must be his younger sister who had returned. Lu Fan felt a warmth in his heart and walked back quickly.

The sound of the door opening woke up his sister, who had fallen asleep on the sofa: "Brother, you're back?"

"Why are you lying here? If you're sleepy, go back to your room and sleep!"

"I wanted to wait for you to come back before sleeping. I haven't seen you for a long time, brother. If it weren't for that forum, I would have come back long ago. The house hasn't even been cleaned up yet, how are we going to spend the New Year?"

Lu Fan said affectionately, "Participate in more activities, broaden your horizons, or go traveling somewhere to see the beautiful mountains and rivers of our motherland. Do whatever makes you happy. Why do you need to worry about these little things at home? Find a housekeeping company tomorrow, and it will be cleaned up in half a day. Yaoyao, have you started dating in school?"

"Brother, what are you saying? I'm only a freshman, how could I have time for those messy things?"

Lu Fan laughed and said, "Brother just wants to remind you that when you are out alone, be more careful in everything you do and don't get cheated. If fate comes and you meet someone you like and who is suitable, take a look, but don't let temporary impulses blind your eyes."

"Brother, don't worry, you're just worried about me being cheated, right? Your sister isn't stupid!"

"Good, Yaoyao is the smartest!"

Inadvertently, Lu Yao thought of that silly and dull researcher from the Chinese Academy of Sciences she met while participating in an activity, who kept staring at her and finally greeted her but didn't dare to ask for her contact information, and she couldn't help but smile.

At this moment, the silly and dull researcher was receiving a storm-like "attack" from his parents!

"Xiaoxu, Mom checked for you today. Minister Zhang's daughter has good conditions in every aspect, and she is also beautiful. You should go and meet her!"

"I'm not going. Stop manipulating me, okay?" Chen Xu was very resistant to this kind of political marriage, feeling that he was just a tool.

Qinchuan Provincial Party Secretary Chen Deming scolded, "You're not young anymore. If you brought back a girlfriend, would your mother be worried about you? Xiaoxu, your mother and I don't have any prejudices about family status. As long as the character is upright, we can accept it. If you dare to say anything about celibacy again, I'll beat you to death!"

"Dad, Mom, I want to resign. I want to start a business. If you agree, I'll find a girlfriend!"

Chen Deming asked, "Are you not doing well at work? Or are you being squeezed out?"

"Dad, I really don't like the atmosphere in the institute. Every day, people are fighting for those positions, research funds, and titles. It's all empty and superficial. I don't want to waste my life like this."

"Then have you thought about what you want to do? How to do it?"

Chen Xu stammered, "No, I just don't want to stay there anymore."

Chen Deming said, "To be a person, you must have a vision in your heart and cannot be overly ambitious. Then wait until you have thought it through before talking! I also have a requirement for you: even if you have a direction, you must find a girlfriend before you can resign. You must establish a family before you can establish a career!"

Chen Xu suddenly said, "I have a girl I like!" A beautiful figure appeared in his mind, her face full of confidence, with an elegant and refined air, and eyebrows like a painting.

Mom hurriedly asked, "Whose daughter is she? Where does she work? How old is she?"

Chen Xu said awkwardly, "I don't know. I saw her when I participated in an activity a few days ago."

"Then you didn't ask for her contact information?"

"I, I was too shy!"

Chen Deming sighed, feeling exhausted. He was already in his twenties, what a good-for-nothing!

The next day, Lu Fan got up early to make breakfast for his sister, and after contacting the housekeeping company, he returned to Baishu Bay.

Those ten or so brigade secretaries and directors had already been put in place. Lu Fan required that the first thing they do after taking office was to handle petition issues. This was his promise to the villagers when he entered the villages and households.

Seventy or eighty percent of rural petition issues were caused by these village cadres. Changing people is like changing knives; the "predecessors" were unable to protect themselves, so the new officials could naturally implement Lu Fan's instructions without any scruples and solve the petition issues one by one.

At two o'clock in the afternoon, Lu Fan convened an enlarged meeting of the Party Committee, and the village branch secretaries involved in petition issues attended the meeting.

After the meeting began, starting from the Township Head, the Party Committee members reported one by one on the petition matters they were responsible for, and the involved village branch secretaries were responsible for supplementing.

Lu Fan kept listening and taking notes. After this period of concentrated handling, there were only 8 unresolved petition issues left. The situation was relatively complex and required coordination with higher-level departments.

Lu Fan summarized, "During this period, all leaders have solved key petition matters and old petition household issues by taking responsibility for cases, and the work has been very effective, truly achieving 'zero delay' and no backlog. Please, Secretary Cheng, be responsible for feeding back the results of the petition resolution to the petitioners in a timely manner, so that the masses can have a good New Year.

Comrades, for petition issues, we must firmly grasp the source governance and extend the tentacles of supervision to the 'fields' and 'streets and alleys.' In the future, we must frequently conduct investigations in all villages, keep an eye on the issues the masses are concerned about, the small, trivial, and difficult things around them, and timely solve all kinds of contradictions and disputes, so that inspection and handling run ahead of petition contradictions. This year, we must completely change the petition situation, must ensure that petitions do not leave the 'home,' and achieve the goal of 'zero petitions' for the whole year!

The delicious meat has been eaten, and what remains are the hard bones that are difficult to chew. There are still 6 petition issues that have not been solved, and some are difficult to deal with. Township Head Cui, Chairman Meng, let the three of us at the Zhengke level be responsible. Each of us will handle two issues, and we must 'clear to zero' the petition issues before the New Year!"

Cui Mingliang laughed, "I'll listen to the Secretary's arrangement. I have no problem. After the meeting, I'll go into the village."

Meng Qingchi expressed his position, "These are all old, stale things that have been dragged on and on, dragging small things into deep hatred. I will do my best to handle them. No matter what, they must be resolved before the New Year."

After the meeting, Lu Fan went directly to Shiban Village to carry out the final assault on petition issues.

Only when a family is harmonious can everything prosper, and the same applies to a village or a township. Everything being done now is laying the foundation for hard work next year.

Please, comrades, express your opinions: Does Lu Yao need to marry into a family? If not, just ruthlessly reject Chen Xu.