Chapter 211: What You Are, Is What I See

The working style of a top leader truly determines the style of the unit. Lu Fan would not stay in the Education Bureau for a long time and needed every leader to play their part and manage the work in their respective fields. Therefore, he needed to delegate power and mobilize everyone's enthusiasm for work.

After everyone got a piece of the "meat," they immediately threw themselves into their work. One must know that the projects Lu Fan distributed were solid, real projects. Even if they couldn't make all the decisions, they would definitely get a taste of the "noodles."

In the past, such power was firmly "clutched" in the hands of the director. Everyone expressed that they had never seen such "delegation of power"!

On the tenth day of the first lunar month, just as Lu Fan arrived at the unit, the Director of the Culture Bureau, Wang Shuoxu, came to report on work. Lu Fan treated him with courtesy.

After sitting down, Wang Shuoxu said with a smile, "County Chief Lu, I've come to report on the preparations for the Lantern Festival gala."

Lu Fan asked with a look of confusion, "Gala? I haven't heard of it?"

Wang Shuoxu looked slightly embarrassed and said with a smile, "County Chief Lu, I must criticize myself for not reporting to you in time. The Lantern Festival gala was a task decided by the executive meeting and the Standing Committee before the New Year. At that time, County Chief Lu was still at the Education Bureau."

"Oh, that's fine. You just implement it according to the deployment of the County Party Committee and the County Government!"

"County Chief Lu, this is the 'Activity Plan.' Please take a look!"

Lu Fan took the plan and began to flip through it carefully.

In just 5 pages, he read for a full twenty minutes. Wang Shuoxu waited patiently.

After reading enough, Lu Fan looked up and said, "Director Wang, the gala is to further enrich the spiritual and cultural life of the masses, create a joyful and peaceful festive atmosphere, and let the people of the whole county have a happy, celebratory, healthy, and civilized Spring Festival. I fully support it!"

"But isn't this cost a bit high? For example, stage construction and sound equipment rental don't seem to match market prices."

"Also, for the Spring Festival calligraphy, painting, and photography exhibition, the venues are all public. I can't think of where to spend this 500,000?"

"Inviting famous singers and art troupes to perform on-site—they are all local singers. Do we need to spend so much money to invite them?"

"Four floats, fireworks—why do I feel these costs are a bit unrealistic? Has the price inquiry work been done properly? We cannot be fooled. Although it is fiscal money, every cent must be spent on the cutting edge!"

Wang Shuoxu was a bit annoyed. Under normal circumstances, the Vice County Chief in charge wouldn't ask so specifically. Moreover, every task had some "hidden rules" to a greater or lesser extent. Was it necessary to be so serious?

But since the leader raised questions, he couldn't help but explain. After all, major projects and large-scale fund reporting needed the review and signature of the leader in charge. Thus, he said, "County Chief Lu, Secretary Hu specifically instructed at the meeting that this gala must create a well-known brand for Ningyang culture, fully demonstrate our county's profound regional cultural characteristics, and also implement the concept of holding the Spring Festival gala openly and with everyone participating. Therefore, some costs are indeed unavoidable. We have inquired and compared these quotes from multiple sources, and they fully comply with market conditions. Please rest assured, County Chief Lu, the Culture Bureau will definitely calculate carefully, use fiscal funds reasonably, and do big things with small money!"

"Oh!" Lu Fan nodded and said, "I was just saying it casually. Since the Secretary has given instructions, then you should handle it according to the Secretary's instructions. As for these prices, I will help you check them again. Some friends are also in this line of work. Having more channels to understand the situation will prevent people from pulling the wool over our eyes!"

Wang Shuoxu was a bit helpless. Why was he going against him? Was it necessary to point out these "tricks" so clearly?

Then, he said again, "County Chief Lu, you still need to give a speech at the opening ceremony of the gala."

Lu Fan shook his head and said, "For such an important activity, I haven't made any preparations at all. Better not speak. Your Culture Bureau will be fully responsible!"

Wang Shuoxu really wanted to say: There are still five days left, okay? And you don't even have to write the speech draft?

"After County Chief Lu's promotion, you haven't been to my place to inspect and guide work. On behalf of the Culture Bureau, I sincerely invite County Chief Lu to conduct research at the Culture Bureau and point out the direction for our future work!"

Lu Fan waved his hand and smiled, "You have a heavy workload during this period, so it's better to prioritize the big picture. As for research, let's wait until you're not so busy. Besides, Director Wang has made the Culture Bureau quite vibrant. You know, I'm in charge of education and don't know the first thing about cultural work. How could I dare to show off my meager skills!"

Wang Shuoxu forced a smile, not knowing what to say. This report made him feel very displeased, but he was helpless.

A higher official crushes people. Even if you are awesome, the department's work cannot be separated from the support of the leader in charge. Lu Fan had no intention of making things difficult for anyone, but whether in work or in life, it is always: if you respect me an inch, I will return a foot; if you treat me like dirt, I will treat you like dirt; if you push for an inch, I will definitely not give an inch. What you are, is what I see!

Wang Shuoxu came with high spirits and returned in low spirits. Leaving the government office, he immediately went to the County Party Committee to report work to Secretary Hu Chengwei.

But after he added oil and vinegar to his account, Secretary Hu immediately interrupted him, showing a look of "hate that iron doesn't become steel," and angrily said, "Don't think I don't know. Lu Fan has become Vice County Chief; have you ever gone to report work? He is a Vice County Chief appointed by the organization. By what right do you dare to look down on him?"

Wang Shuoxu was startled by Secretary Hu's sudden reprimand. He originally wanted to defend himself, but seeing Secretary Hu's expression, he silently closed his mouth.

Hu Chengwei continued, "Lu Fan's appointment as Vice County Chief is the result of selection and examination at every level. This represents that he possesses the corresponding ability and qualifications and is appointed by the organization. Why don't you respect him? Just because you are older and have more seniority? Where is your sense of organization and discipline?"

Being scolded like a turtle's grandson, Wang Shuoxu realized his mistake. Even if he had only a year or two left before retirement, he had been too arrogant!

Finally, Secretary Hu earnestly warned Wang Shuoxu: "You must correct your attitude and go back to reflect!" After speaking, Hu Chengwei waved his hand to signal Wang Shuoxu to leave.

Before the Lantern Festival, the entire county compound seemed a bit lazy. In everyone's concept, the New Year hadn't passed yet, so why go to work? Only after the Lantern Festival, when the children went to school, would things get back on track.

Lu Fan was rarely quiet and sat down to plan this year's work.

After getting off work and returning home, Lu Yao had already cooked the meal. The siblings watched the news while eating. Recently, the situation in Yemen had been tense and received much attention.

The law of the jungle seems to be the survival rule of the biological world. Yemen fell into civil strife, and crazy thugs were looting everywhere. Local Chinese suffered greatly, and their personal and property safety were seriously threatened. After the country learned of the situation, it immediately dispatched the Linyi warship to Yemen to evacuate the overseas Chinese.

On TV, when our country's warship sailed into the port, the Chinese who were waiting anxiously there immediately burst into warm applause and excited cheers as soon as they saw the country's warship. Everyone was incomparably excited and proud. They were full of pride for having a great motherland as their backing, and they were grateful to tears that the motherland was always thinking of them!

To deal with special situations, all weapons on the warship entered a combat-ready state. If any enemy dared to attack, the warship's artillery would immediately counterattack without mercy, resolutely destroying the invading enemy. Moreover, the warship also hung a banner: This area is a safety zone established by our country's navy; unrelated personnel should not approach.

It was just such a sentence that deterred those unruly bandits with ulterior motives.

The strength of the motherland can give you full confidence at any time.

This rescue made countless people feel that going to farther places is not that important; being able to pick you up from farther places and bring you home is the pride!

The motherland is a mother, and countless Chinese children are her children. No mother would turn a blind eye when her children are in danger.

Wherever there is danger, she blocks it in front of us.

The 5,000-year-old Chinese nation possesses the courage to defeat all disasters.

It also possesses the power to protect the peace and joy of Chinese children.

This scene made the siblings' blood boil. Lu Fan sighed sincerely, "Yaoyao, no matter when, we can proudly shout: I have no regrets entering China in this life, and I wish to be in China in the next life!"

"Brother, the country is getting stronger and stronger. I believe that one day, we will stand at the pinnacle of the world!" Suddenly, Lu Yao widened her eyes, looking incredulous, and shouted, "Brother, look, that reporter is Sister Tianhui!"

Lu Fan widened his eyes, staring at the screen in disbelief. The reporter on TV was actually Zhou Tianhui!

Her originally fair skin on TV was now somewhat dark from the smoke, and her hair was slightly messy on her shoulders.

"The civil war in Yemen broke out, and more than ten countries including Eagle Sauce closed their embassies. Under the circumstances where all land, sea, and air traffic was interrupted here, our navy evacuated more than 1,000 citizens and Chinese four times. The entire operation did not result in a single injury and was unanimously praised at home and abroad. On the warship, officers and soldiers provided convenience as much as possible so that the evacuated personnel could feel the warmth of home, allowing all evacuated personnel to relax and go home. The war in Yemen is still continuing, and when we can come back, we don't know..." The voice was incomparably capable!

Her eyes were particularly eye-catching, exceptionally firm and full of power. It was a manifestation of an unyielding and never-say-die spirit, interpreting what responsibility and commitment mean with practical actions!

She stood fearlessly in front of the camera, using her own voice to clearly and firmly convey the most authentic information to every viewer. Every word was sonorous and powerful, deeply branded in people's hearts.

Holding a pen in one hand and a gun in the other! A girl interpreting mission with blood and achieving heavy trust with commitment!

Professionalism, dedication, conscience, deep affection, hardship, sweat, danger—all can be felt at this moment!

I didn't expect Tianhui to really choose this profession full of glory and responsibility, a profession full of hardship and challenges!

Looking at Zhou Tianhui on TV, a sense of admiration surged in Lu Fan's heart, moved by her calmness and shocked by her bravery!

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