Chapter 470: with translation of chapter title

Arriving at Deputy Provincial Governor Lei Juan's office, Lu Fan placed the tea he brought in the tea cabinet, smiling and said: "Hearing the good news from the Governor, I rushed over to report!"

Lei Juan smiled and replied: "Don't be so polite from now on, I lack nothing! Lu Fan, the Governor attaches great importance to your Nanyuan City's Ten Major Education Projects, and has given me two instructions: First, fully support Nanyuan City's education work, providing certain guarantees in policy and funding; Second, package the projects well, precisely grasp policy orientation, actively strive upward for project funds, you prepare, we'll go to Jingcheng at month-end, I will liaise in advance with the leaders of the ministry."

Lu Fangu excitedly said: "With your support, I am full of confidence for this trip to Beijing, believing that Nanyuan's education undertaking will surely undergo earth-shaking changes! Deputy Provincial Governor Lei Juan, Nanyuan will do a good job in logistical support; if there are any places we haven't thought of, please help us fill the gaps, and give me or Mayor Cai Hong instructions at any time."

Lei Juan thought for a moment and said: "Nanyuan has danshen and yuye tea; pick some of good quality, package them well, prepare 100 portions. The activity funds are fully prepared, better safe than sorry."

"Okay, Governor, we will mobilize the whole city's strength to strive upward!"

"Lu Fan, take some time to report these ten items to Governor Tang Bing and Secretary Guangqi; our trip to the ministry is to pave the way, we want to implement the projects, but we also need the top leaders to personally take charge—this is a matter of attitude."

"Okay, Governor, I will fully implement your instructions!"

After leaving Deputy Provincial Governor Lei Juan's office, it was already six o'clock. Lu Fan planned to report work to the two top leaders tomorrow morning, so he said: "Chang Zhichao, book a private room at the Huayuan First Reception Center, I'll treat a few friends to dinner. Mayor Cai Hong, are you free to do as you like, or will you join us? Let's make it clear, we're all a few drunkards!"

Ma Caihong laughed and said: "Mayor, we can't discriminate against female comrades; you know women are naturally able to drink half a jin!" Being able to drink with leaders, she naturally wouldn't miss such a good opportunity.

Lu Fan laughed and replied: "Then let's go together!"

Next, he also asked Cheng Haohao to invite Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Discipline Inspection Committee Deng Guojiang, Director Du Wenlong of the First Supervision Room of the Provincial Discipline Inspection Committee, Deputy Minister Wang Xi of the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department, Deputy Secretary-General Li Borning of the Provincial Government, Deputy Secretary Zhang Wenjun of the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Committee, Executive Deputy Director Huang Wenbin of the Provincial Agriculture Department, and Executive Deputy Director Wu Zhengyu of the Provincial Education Department.

Relationships lie in interaction, feelings lie in communication; these few classmates from the mid-youth class all have some help for Lu Fan, and moreover they are making rapid progress, needing to maintain the relationship regularly.

When the four arrived at the private room, they found six classmates and Du Wenlong already in place. Lu Fan laughed and said: "The guests have all arrived; the host's late arrival has kept you waiting, I will punish myself with three drinks later!"

Li Borning laughed and said: "We knew you were reporting work to Deputy Provincial Governor Lei Juan; we had originally planned to invite you after work, so we didn't go far."

Lu Fan replied: "Borning, keep an eye out for me tomorrow morning; I need to report work to Governor Tang Bing."

"Okay, I'll keep an eye on it!"

Lu Fan introduced Ma Caihong and Chang Zhichao to everyone; the classmates naturally understood and warmly received the two.

Ma Caihong was fine, but Chang Zhichao was genuinely somewhat startled; he hadn't expected that the newly arrived mayor would have such deep connections in Huayuan Province. He had only reported work to Director Wu Zhengyu before; the others were figures he could only look up to but never reach.

Especially Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Discipline Inspection Committee Deng Guojiang, who oversees cases—who among the provincial leaders isn't afraid of him? Deputy Minister Wang Xi of the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department, who handles the adjustment of municipal and county cadres—who doesn't try to curry favor with him? It can be said that in Huayuan Province there are few things they cannot accomplish.

Never expecting to have the fortune to dine with a bigwig from Yizhong today, Chang Zhichao thought, this must be the benefit of 'taking sides'!

Ma Caihong also cherished tonight's opportunity, leveraging her female advantage, behaving with poise and ease, gradually blending in with everyone.

The next morning, Lu Fan went to the Provincial Government to register and queue.

After Executive Deputy Provincial Governor Li Mingyang and Standing Committee Deputy Provincial Governor Huang Chongzhou finished reporting their work, Lu Fan was the first to enter Governor Tang Bing's office.

"Governor, I'm here to report work!"

Tang Bing smiled and said: "You're here to report on Nanyuan's 'Ten Major Education Projects', right? Lei Juan reported to me a few days ago; the idea is good, and if fully implemented, it will surely elevate Nanyuan City's education to a new level. Especially the 'Zhang Zhongguo National Medicine University's' restoration and establishment carries extraordinary significance. The support the province should give will definitely be given, but you need to turn your gaze to the ministries—they are 'strong-bodied'; even a little that leaks from their fingers is enough for you to undertake construction!"

Lu Fan replied: "I will certainly implement the Governor's instructions, actively plan the projects, closely follow policies, grasp the direction of financial support, exert precise effort, and spare no effort to strive for project funds."

Tang Bing continued: "You and Lei Juan should first go to Jingcheng to connect with the projects; at the very least, get them included in the ministries' 'big plate' of projects. When it's my turn to step forward, I'll go myself. Lu Fan, don't just focus on the Education Ministry; also the Health Commission and the Traditional Chinese Medicine Administration. Put effort into faculty strength, build advantageous and distinctive disciplines, take it as your mission to inherit TCM knowledge and promote TCM culture, and strive toward the direction of 'double-first-class' medical colleges. I will pay close attention to this project; if you encounter any problems during the university's construction, come to me anytime."

Feeling the Governor's emphasis, Lu Fan solemnly declared: "Please rest assured, Governor, Nanyuan will firmly aim to run the Zhang Zhongguo National Medicine University as a first-rate medical college, focusing on cultivating first-rate medical talent and building a first-rate faculty team, enhancing core competitiveness, and striving to stand out and serve society as soon as possible."

Tang Bing nodded and said: "Time waits for no one; you need to use both legs to walk, planning faculty strength during the school's construction—I still have confidence in your ability! Lu Fan, the Provincial Government will first provide 500 million yuan to support the Zhang Zhongguo National Medicine University; the rest is up to you to figure out. I suggest you report to Secretary Wang; in this TCM field, his connections are broad, including the Health Commission. With his support, the construction of the Zhang Zhongguo National Medicine University will achieve twice the result with half the effort."

"Thanks for the suggestion!"

Next, Lu Fan also gave a detailed report on Nanyuan City's Ten Major Construction Projects.

Tang Bing sighed: "Changing people is like changing blades! A region's development hinges on people, with leadership at the core! Lu Fan, you have great courage and good ideas; no matter from which angle, I will support your work. Submit the project following the procedure; I will voice my support at the regular meeting."

At 10 o'clock, Lu Fan went to the Provincial Party Committee again, and upon entering Secretary Guangqi's office, he deliberately set his phone to silent.

Just as Lu Fan entered, Education Bureau Director Chang Zhichao received a call from the bureau: Nanyuan No. 5 Middle School had a food poisoning incident, with 90 students already sent to the hospital, parents' emotions were heightened, and they had already 'stormed' the school cafeteria.

This shocking news made Chang Zhichao and Mayor Cai Hong flustered; Ma Caihong directly contacted Municipal Party Secretary Wang Haiyang, but Secretary Wang firmly stated that the city government must handle the matter properly, and any problems must be dealt with severely, holding responsible parties accountable!

At such a time, Wang Haiyang naturally wouldn't seek trouble by bearing the public's anger; he even hoped the situation would blow up, making it easier for him to act covertly.

Left with no choice, Ma Caihong issued a death order to the Municipal Health Commission director, demanding swift rescue, sparing no expense, and absolutely forbidding any casualties!

Chang Zhichao also instructed a deputy bureau director to immediately go to the school to control the situation, investigate the cause of the food poisoning, and stabilize parents' emotions.

After arranging the work, the two stared at each other, anxious as burning, praying that no mishap would occur.

After Lu Fan finished reporting Nanyuan City's Ten Major Education Projects and Ten Major Construction Projects, Secretary Guangqi said with satisfaction: "In just a few months, you have understood the real situation, proposed practical measures, and carried out real work—I am very pleased! The Provincial Party Committee's orientation is clear: we judge heroes by development, and merits and faults by actual performance; we truly support those who take responsibility and back those who get things done, fully stimulating and protecting the enthusiasm of the broad cadres for undertaking work."

Lu Fan, as long as it benefits the people, boldly forge ahead and boldly act, quickly opening a new work situation. You must maintain a fearless fighting posture and an indefatigable mental state, plan carefully, work diligently, and focus on success; the Provincial Party Committee will support your work.

Just as he was speaking, Secretary Guangqi's phone rang—it was a call from the Provincial Health Commission.

After hanging up, he looked solemnly at Lu Fan and said: "Nanyuan No. 5 Middle School has suffered a mass food poisoning!"

"Ah?" Lu Fan was extremely shocked, immediately pulled out his phone, and indeed there were many messages and missed calls; he then stood up at once and said: "Secretary, please rest assured, I will surely do my utmost to handle this matter and try to avoid negative public opinion."

Secretary Guangqi said: "We must fully rescue the poisoned students, properly handle the aftermath, swiftly determine the cause of the accident, stabilize the emotions of teachers, students, and parents, maintain school order, and severely deal with the relevant personnel. This Wang Haiyang hasn't reported the situation yet—disorganized and undisciplined! The matter is urgent; hurry back to handle it!"

Just as Lu Fan left the secretary's office, Ma Caihong and Chang Zhichao hurriedly reported the food poisoning incident.

Lu Fan said: "Let's talk in the car; we'll return to Nanyuan as quickly as possible."

After getting in the car, Lu Fan called Executive Vice Mayor Wang Hong and instructed: "I'll rush back as soon as possible; you go to the scene personally to handle it."

First, immediately activate the emergency plan; the Market Supervision Bureau, Health Bureau, Education Bureau, and Public Security Bureau shall rush to the scene immediately to handle it and investigate the cause of the poisoning.

Second, immediately launch the Level IV emergency response for food safety in catering services; the public security department shall first set up the cordon, and food and drug supervision law enforcement personnel shall seal and separately sample the rice, edible oil, meat, vegetables, sauces, etc., in the cafeteria operation area, controlling the relevant responsible persons.

Third, the health department shall coordinate with all receiving hospitals to open green channels, organize capable forces to promptly conduct symptomatic treatment on patients, ensure students recover health as soon as possible, and simultaneously organize disease prevention and control institutions to conduct epidemiological investigations on the students.

Fourth, soothe parents' emotions, guide the media appropriately, and prevent major public opinion incidents.