Chapter 554

【7】

Translation: After hanging up the phone, Lu Fan's expression remained normal; he gave Su Xiang Hai no instructions, for it was merely idle chatter with Peng Dezhi, and saving face was enough.

We need to keep the tone. Let's produce: After hanging up the phone, Lu Fan's expression remained normal; he gave Su Xiang Hai no instructions, for it was merely idle chatter with Peng Dezhi, and saving face was enough.

Saving face was enough.

【11】

Translation: Even when he was Municipal Party Secretary, Lu Fan did not fear him; now that he has joined the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee and become head of the Organization Department, there is even less need to pervert the law for personal gain for a soon-to-retire Deputy Provincial Governor.

pervert the law for personal gain

【15】

Translation: In three days, Lu Fan inspected all the holdout households' unfinished buildings, devised solutions for each, assigned responsibility, and now awaits results.

He inspected all the holdout households' unfinished buildings, devised solutions for each, assigned responsibility, and now awaits results.

【18】

Translation: On October 14, Lu Fan returned to the province.

On the way to the station, looking out the window at the bustling streets and endless flow of people, Lu Fan felt genuinely happy. Suddenly, his gaze was caught by a huge sign on a high-rise building in the city center— the words "Hello! Fat Attack Come Supermarket" stood out prominently.

Translation: On his way to the station, looking out at the bustling streets and endless crowds, Lu Fan felt genuine joy. Suddenly, his gaze was caught by a huge sign hanging on a high-rise in the city centre reading "Hello! Fat Attack Come Supermarket," which stood out prominently.

【22】

Lu Fan had the driver pull over and got out of the car to take a look.

Translation: Lu Fan then had the driver pull over and stepped out with interest to inspect.

We could say: Lu Fan then had the driver pull over and got out with interest to inspect. We'll keep simple.

【29】

We need to keep the period. The line ends with a Chinese period. We'll translate: The Fat Attack Come Wolong District Plaza Store was undergoing intensive renovation, its entrance tightly wrapped in safety netting, through which glimpses of busy workers could still be seen.

The Fat Attack Come Crouching Dragon District Plaza Store was undergoing intensive renovation, its entrance tightly wrapped in safety netting, through which glimpses of busy workers could still be seen.

【32】

The entrance was packed with onlookers, some whispering, others excitedly pointing and chatting, their faces lit with anticipation.

Translation: The entrance was packed with onlookers, some whispering, others excitedly pointing and chatting, their faces lit with anticipatory smiles.

【36】

Translation: "I've basically watched Fat Attack Come being built bit by bit. Besides that, just looking at its appearance, I find it quite high-end."

Having a Fat Attack Come store open right at our doorstep— we're really looking forward to its early opening!

Translation: "Having a Fat Attack Come open right at my doorstep, I really look forward to its early opening!"

【40】

Translation: "Having Fat Attack Come open here is our blessing; a few days ago I even went to Xu Prefecture to stroll around Fat East Come!"

I heard it was Secretary Lu of the Municipal Party Committee who brought Fat Attack Come here; he's really done a great thing for everyone!

Translation: "I heard it was Municipal Party Secretary Lu who brought Fat Attack Come here; he's truly done a great thing for everyone!"

【45】

Translation: "Secretary Lu is simply a good official; the changes in South Garden over these years have been tremendous!"

Note: The original: "Secretary Lu, there's no denying it—you're a good official; the changes in South Garden over these years have been tremendous!" The phrase "the changes have been huge" maybe means "the changes have been huge". We'll translate as "the changes in South Garden over these years have been tremendous!" Good.

……

Translation: ……

【51】

Translation: Over the years, the three words "Fat Attack Come" have held an extraordinary meaning in the hearts of Splendid Origin's people: "The customer is God," "If not satisfied, return the goods," … providing shoppers with a quality shopping experience. Strict oversight of supplies ensures that Fat Attack Come's products—whether fresh produce or meat, egg, and dairy—are of relatively high quality.

"The customer is God," "If not satisfied, return the goods," …

【54】

Translation: Next month, Fat Attack Come will meet the people of South Garden as scheduled. In the near future, it will bring not only convenience but also the start of a better, happier life for South Garden's residents.

Suddenly, someone pointed at Lu Fan and said to those nearby, "Look, isn't that Municipal Party Committee Secretary Lu?"

Translation: Suddenly, someone pointed at Lu Fan and said to those nearby, "Look, isn't that Municipal Party Secretary Lu?"

【59】

Translation: "My goodness, it really seems to be him—Secretary Lu out here just loafing around?"

loafing around

【62】

Translation: Soon after, a bold person approached Lu Fan and even offered Secretary Lu a cigarette.

Lu Fan quickly produced a pack of Yingjiang premium cigarettes from his pocket, handed it over, and said with a smile, "Try a cigarette from my hometown— Yingjiang premium!" He then handed out cigarettes to the other onlookers.

Translation: Lu Fan hastily took out a pack of Yingjiang premium cigarettes from his pocket, handed it over, and said with a smile, "Try my hometown's Yingjiang premium!" He then distributed cigarettes to the other onlookers.

【66】

Seeing the Municipal Party Committee secretary so unpretentious, everyone flocked over, chatting with Lu Fan in a lively manner, offering heartfelt praise and gratitude.

Translation: Seeing the Municipal Party Secretary so unpretentious, the crowd flocked over, chatting with Lu Fan in a buzz of voices, their praise and gratitude coming straight from the heart.

【70】

Translation: Someone asked, "Secretary Lu, was it you who brought Fat Attack Come here for us?"

Lu Fan laughed and replied, "You guessed right— how's this matter going?"

Translation: Lu Fan smiled and replied, "You guessed right—how's it going?"

【75】

Translation: The crowd replied in dialect, "Pretty good, chat away!" then burst into laughter, a scene of cheerful harmony. Everyone knew Secretary Lu was from Qinchuan, so they deliberately spoke the Splendid Origin dialect.

Pretty good, chat away!

【78】

Translation: Thus, Lu Fan earned high recognition, affection, and respect from the people of South Garden.

Hearing the commotion outside, the supermarket manager hurried out to greet them.

Translation: Hearing the commotion outside, the supermarket's manager hurried out to receive them.

【82】

Translation: Lu Fan smiled and asked, "What about Chairman Yu? Have you gone back, or are you still in South Garden?"

The manager hurriedly said, "I just called— Director Yu is at the Wancheng store; he told me to make sure you stay no matter what, and Director Yu will be here shortly."

Translation: The manager hurriedly said, "I just called Chairman Yu; he's at the Wan City Store and told me to keep you here no matter what—Chairman Yu is on his way."

【86】

Translation: Lu Fan replied, "All right, you go about your work; I'll wait here and chat with everyone."

Folks, if you want to speak frankly and point out problems as much as possible, the Municipal Party Committee and government can change their thinking and improve their work style. Now, is it still convenient for you to handle affairs at government offices?

Translation: "Folks, be frank with me and point out problems; only then can the Municipal Party Committee and City Government adjust their thinking and improve their work style. Now, is it still convenient for you to handle affairs at government offices?"

【90】

Translation: Someone immediately replied, "Secretary Lu, now every unit's efficiency is high; compared to a few years ago, it's a complete transformation—doors aren't hard to enter, faces aren't hard to see, words aren't hard to hear, matters aren't hard to handle—but everyone fears you'll take away their 'official hats'."

Yes, since you came to Nanyuan, everything changes day by day— the streets are much cleaner, the city is more beautiful, and everyone can earn money! My son graduated high school but didn't go to college, took the city's training, now works in a factory, earning over six thousand a month— I almost thought he was cheating! Secretary Lu, your training program is really effective, and the key is that it's free!

Translation: "Indeed, since you came to South Garden, everything changes day by day; the streets are much cleaner, the city more beautiful, and everyone can earn a living! A son who finished high school but didn't go to college took the city's training, now works in a factory, earning over six thousand a month—back then we'd have thought it impossible! Secretary Lu, your training program is highly effective, and the key is that it's free."

【94】

Translation: Lu Fan laughed and said, "I don't want you to sing my praises; talking about the good points is useless—you need to point out flaws!"

Someone said, "Secretary Lu, I dare to make a suggestion: I feel that our property management in Nanyuan can't keep up with the city's development, fees are not transparent, and management is chaotic."

Translation: Someone said, "Secretary Lu, I dare to suggest: I feel South Garden's property management can't keep up with urban development—fees aren't transparent, management is chaotic."

【99】

Translation: Lu Fan seriously noted it in his notebook, then said, "I've considered this issue but haven't conducted detailed research. The Municipal Party Committee is exploring linking property credit ratings to fee standards, establishing a sound, open and transparent property service fee system; streamlining property management mechanisms, rectifying residential property management chaos, fully utilizing homeowners' committees' functions, achieving full coverage of ownerless estate property management citywide. Rest assured, I will see to it."

Municipal Party Committee

Someone else said, "Water is still a problem— our residential area has had many water cuts this year!"

Translation: Another person said, "Water supply is still a problem—our community has had multiple water cuts this year!"

Lu Fan continued to take notes and replied, "The Municipal Party Committee and government have also considered this issue; they will continue to enhance the benefits of the South‑North Water Transfer, increase efforts to seal and rectify private wells, expand the supply area of the South‑North Water Transfer, and have the urban public pipe network use only South‑North Water Transfer water. From this year to next, they will build or expand eight water plants, ensuring everyone gets enough clean water, though everyone must remember to conserve water, as water resources are extremely precious."

Translation: Lu Fan continued noting it, then replied, "This issue has also been considered by the Municipal Party Committee and City Government; they will keep enhancing the benefits of the South-North Water Transfer, increase efforts to seal and rectify private wells, expand the South-North Water Transfer supply coverage, and have all urban public pipe network water supplied by the South-North Water Transfer. From this year to next, they will build or expand eight water plants, ensuring everyone gets enough clean water—though everyone must remember to conserve water, as water resources are extremely precious."

The South-North Water Transfer supplies the urban public pipe network.

Good, Secretary Lu, you're great!

Translation: "Good, Secretary Lu is great!"

Someone else said, "Secretary Lu, Nanyuan has developed rapidly over the past two years, nightlife has become rich, but the night buses are still the same as before— if you return late at night, you can only take a taxi."

Translation: Someone else said, "Secretary Lu, South Garden has developed rapidly these past two years, nightlife has flourished, but night buses remain the same—if you return late, you can only take a taxi."

Upon hearing this, Lu Fan immediately called the Municipal Transportation Bureau Director, Hu Wen, and said with a smile, "The public reports that they can't catch a bus at night; you, as the transportation bureau director, should reflect on this! Nanyuan is developing so fast that nighttime transportation must keep pace— we should widely solicit public opinion, select a few essential routes, and delay services to facilitate nighttime travel."

Translation: Upon hearing this, Lu Fan immediately called the Municipal Transportation Bureau Director, Hu Wen, and said with a smile, "The public reports that they can't catch buses at night; you, as the bureau director, ought to reflect on this! South Garden is developing fast, so night transport must keep pace—we should widely solicit public opinion, pick a few essential routes, delay services, and make night travel easier for the public."

Municipal Transportation Bureau Director

Hu Wen immediately replied, "Please rest assured, Secretary; I will implement it right away and have a feasible plan within a week."

Translation: Hu Wen immediately replied, "Please rest assured, Secretary; I'll implement it right away and have a feasible plan within a week."

After hanging up, Lu Fan told everyone, "The problem is solved, but we can only delay some routes— after all, these things cost money, so saving a little is better than nothing; there's no need to waste."

Translation: After hanging up, Lu Fan told everyone, "The problem is solved, but only some routes can be delayed—after all, these things cost money, so saving a little is still saving; there's no need to waste."

The scene immediately burst into friendly laughter and applause.

Translation: The scene then burst into good-natured laughter and applause.

While they were chatting, the chairman of Fat Attack Come, Yu Xilai, quickly walked over, wearing a work uniform and completely unkempt.

Translation: While they were chatting, Fat Attack Come Chairman Yu Xianglai briskly approached, dressed in a work uniform, completely unkempt.

We need to keep the period. The line ends with a Chinese period. We'll translate as above.

Welcome, Secretary Lu, to inspect and guide work at the Fat Attack Come supermarket!

Translation: "Welcome, Secretary Lu, to inspect and guide work at the Fat Attack Come Supermarket!"

Lu Fan laughed and said, "Director Yu, look— how much are the people of Nanyuan looking forward to Fat Attack Come? Let me get the scoop— when will the supermarket open? I definitely want to come and see!"

Translation: Lu Fan smiled and said, "Chairman Yu, take a look—how eager are South Garden's people for Fat Attack Come? Let me get the scoop: when will the supermarket open? I definitely want to see it!"

That's wonderful! Secretary Lu, we're currently laying floor tiles inside the supermarket; we've publicly recruited 200 people, and the new staff have already entered the internship stage— we're intensively training them.

Translation: "That's wonderful! Secretary Lu, the supermarket is laying floor tiles inside; we've openly recruited 200 staff, new hires are already in training, and we're intensifying their instruction…"

Lu Fan bade farewell to the crowd and followed Yu Xilai into the supermarket for a tour.

Translation: Lu Fan bade farewell to the crowd and followed Yu Xianglai into the supermarket for a tour.

Yu Xilai sincerely expressed gratitude, saying, "Thank you, Secretary Lu, for your strong support. In Nanyuan I have experienced the most convenient and efficient business environment, enjoyed the best supportive policies, and all 14 of our supermarkets have benefited from the rent‑reduction policy."

Translation: Yu Xianglai sincerely expressed gratitude, saying, "Thank you, Secretary Lu, for your strong support; coming to South Garden, I've experienced the most convenient and efficient business environment, enjoyed the best support policies, and all fourteen of our supermarkets have received rent reductions."

Lu Fan replied, "The Municipal Party Committee and government support Fat Attack Come so that all citizens can enjoy your service and quality— it's mutually beneficial. I hope that once the supermarket opens, it will uphold even stricter standards to guarantee food safety for Nanyuan residents, and the city will provide full support in this regard. You must become a benchmark for food safety, driving the city's supermarkets to change their business concepts; otherwise they will be eliminated by the market and the public."

Translation: Lu Fan replied, "The Municipal Party Committee and City Government support Fat Attack Come so that all citizens can enjoy your service and quality—it's mutual benefit. I hope that once the supermarket opens, it will ensure South Garden's food safety with even stricter standards, for which the city will provide full support. You must become a benchmark for food safety, driving the city's supermarkets to change their business philosophies, or else they'll be eliminated by the market and the public."

After half an hour, Lu Fan made additional promises of support, including expanding the market across the province.

Translation: After half an hour, Lu Fan promised further support, including expanding the market across the province.

Returning to the province, night had already fallen and lights were just beginning to shine; Lu Fan felt tired, ate dinner, and went straight to bed.

Translation: Returning to the province as night fell and lights began to glow, Lu Fan felt weary, ate, and then went straight to sleep.

But tonight, Xingjun City experienced a drunk‑driving incident that put Lu Fan at the center of online controversy.

Translation: But tonight, Xingjun City witnessed a drunk-driving incident that put Lu Fan at the center of online controversy.

Under the night sky, Xingjun City's streets flashed with police lights as patrol cars passed and batches of police launched nighttime checks, fully protecting the safety of Huayuan residents.

Translation: In the night, Xingjun City's streets flashed with police lights as patrol cars moved through and officers poured into nighttime checks, fully protecting the people of Splendid Origin.

Reporters accompanied police for interviews, directly hitting Yingjun police launching the "Hundred-Day Action" concentrated inspection and rectification on the front line, striking hard against drunk driving; traffic police jointly with multiple police forces set up checkpoints for night inspections across the city.

"Tonight we will launch a unified night‑inspection operation, focusing on drunk driving, drunk driving, drug‑driving, overloading, overcapacity, and false plates and licenses, and we will crack down severely on these prominent traffic violations…" said Wang Rui, captain of the First Brigade of the Traffic Police Detachment of the City Public Security Bureau, as he assembled and briefed officers on Shangdu Road; immediately, they set up checkpoints in a swift and orderly manner.

Around 23:30, a tricycle without license plates approached the checkpoint area, hastily pulled over to the side; sharp‑eyed Wang Rui immediately stepped forward and stopped it.

Upon approaching, a strong smell of alcohol was detected; Wang Rui took the man to the duty point for an alcohol test, but the man was uncooperative, exhaling then inhaling repeatedly, and multiple tests yielded no result.

"If you continue to refuse to cooperate with the police, you will face severe penalties, possibly even detention." After Wang Rui explained the seriousness of the consequences, the man agreed to cooperate. The test result was 41mg/100ml, which meets the standard for driving after drinking.

All of this was recorded by the reporters and uploaded to a short‑video platform, aiming to use Internet publicity to play a warning‑educational role, reminding the public not to take chances, to voluntarily observe traffic laws, and to jointly maintain road traffic safety order.