Chapter 1029: If You Don't Progress, Who Will?

Yan Jianguo initially thought,

that Tang Ye, like Lu Tianming, was just a Secretary by Jiang Jing's side.

It was not until Lu Tianming specifically introduced him that Yan Jianguo realized this young man, who was several years younger than Lu Tianming, was actually the Acting County Magistrate about to head to Yechuan County.

When Yan Jianguo spoke to Tang Ye, he became polite and respectful.

The group soon arrived at the Meihao Jiayuan residential complex.

This complex was still in the construction phase, divided into a first-phase project and a second-phase project.

The second-phase project was still under intense construction.

Jiang Jing's focus for this visit was to inspect the progress of the second-phase project.

Lu Tianming knew very well that Jiang Jing was not a leader who would just pick a random location to go through the motions.

A few days ago, a whistleblower letter regarding this complex had just been received in the Mayor's mailbox.

Furthermore, the City Television Station's livelihood program, "News Girl," had also specifically reported on it.

However, the problems had yet to be resolved.

Jiang Jing had always been extremely concerned about livelihood issues.

Jiang Jing led the group around for a walk, his expression growing increasingly grim.

Yan Jianguo could not help but feel anxious.

Although Jiang Jing had appeared witty and humorous during the previous Urban Village project, at this moment, he gave off a feeling of murderous intent.

Sure enough, the previous issues with environmental sanitation were merely the appetizer for a trap disguised as a feast.

Mayor Jiang had been serving in Xiyang City for some time; since he took office, he had decisively taken down several inactive officials, and his tough methods were plain for all to see.

Thinking of this, Yan Jianguo only felt the pressure on his shoulders grow heavier.

"District Mayor Yan, we've just walked around the complex; tell me, what areas here need improvement and refinement?" Jiang Jing stopped, turned around, and asked in a serious tone.

Yan Jianguo was stunned. After thinking it over, he smiled apologetically, "Some of the construction safety measures are not up to standard. Please rest assured, Mayor Jiang, I will definitely require the construction team to take immediate measures later."

Hearing this answer, a look of disappointment appeared in Jiang Jing's eyes, and he walked straight toward the outside of the complex.

Tang Ye knew this was not the answer Jiang Jing wanted. He picked up his notebook, showed it to Yan Jianguo, and simultaneously gestured toward the chaotic, spiderweb-like network of cables in the green belt.

Yan Jianguo instantly sobered up and hurriedly chased after Jiang Jing, "Mayor Jiang, there is a situation I would like to explain to you!"

Jiang Jing's footsteps paused, "Go ahead!"

"Dongpu Village is located in the surrounding area of a provincial-level key monitoring point for chemical industries. According to relevant requirements, the entire village had to be relocated in advance, which led to the second-phase project having to hand over keys before the acceptance work for water, electricity, gas, and heating was completed.

It is also because of this reason that the current phenomenon of residents connecting temporary water and electricity themselves has occurred."

"Once these exposed wires encounter a rainy day, it is very easy to cause short circuits and leakage accidents. At that point, it will cause property damage at best, and at worst, it could even lead to a major tragedy involving loss of life!"

"Although I have visited the site many times during this period, I did not observe carefully enough and failed to discover these potential problems in time.

I should have anticipated the risks in advance and minimized these unknown safety hazards; it is my work that was not done well."

Jiang Jing's expression instantly became less serious, and he glanced at Tang Ye.

Although Tang Ye's action of handing over the notebook had been subtle, he had still caught it with his peripheral vision.

Jiang Jing said earnestly:

"District Mayor Yan, you did discover the problem after all.

Safety measures are one aspect.

Furthermore, with no water or electricity, villagers can only find their own ways to renovate. Government departments should demonstrate subjective initiative at this time and actively help the common people solve their problems.

We have always emphasized focusing on people's livelihoods; whatever the people need, we must solve it.

You might as well put yourself in their shoes: if your own house were in this complex and the government delayed providing water and electricity, what would you think of the government?"

Fine beads of sweat appeared on Yan Jianguo's forehead,

"Mayor Jiang, you are absolutely right!

I solemnly promise you that within three days, I will definitely have the complex connected to official water supply;

within seven days, I guarantee it will be connected to official power supply.

And I will specifically invite professional personnel from the power supply department to the site to comprehensively inspect and eliminate all safety hazards!"

Hearing this, Tang Ye could not help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief in his heart.

Yan Jianguo possessed a certain amount of experience in government work, but it was a pity he had not grasped Jiang Jing's psychology.

He had focused on the construction progress of the complex and the safety guarantees of the construction team, but had overlooked the livelihood hazards.

Because Tang Ye understood Jiang Jing well enough, it was easy for him to resonate with his way of thinking.

What Jiang Jing truly cared about was the huge safety hazard caused by villagers privately running and connecting water and electricity lines due to moving in early for renovations.

In the treacherous officialdom, to be able to precisely maintain the same frequency of thought as one's superior!

If you don't progress, who will?

……

The group sat back inside the Iveco van.

Jiang Jing took the initiative to chat with Yan Jianguo again about issues related to the renovation of urban villages.

Yan Jianguo knew in his heart that this was the core project Jiang Jing was currently focusing on promoting.

Thus, he hurriedly took out the plan he had prepared long ago and elaborated on his thoughts and planning in detail.

Jiang Jing gave his affirmation regarding Yan Jianguo's attitude and train of thought.

Although Yan Jianguo was a bit older, his strength lay in knowing how to adjust his work direction in a timely manner.

The car was soon about to drive out of the territory Yan Jianguo was responsible for.

After the car stopped, Yan Jianguo shook hands with Jiang Jing to say goodbye.

Subsequently, he specifically walked to Tang Ye's side, "County Magistrate Tang, although this is our first meeting, I feel like we are old friends; we must communicate more."

Tang Ye gripped Yan Jianguo's hand and felt the strength; this was Yan Jianguo conveying his approval to him.

In fact, it was not for the sake of helping Yan Jianguo that Tang Ye had done so.

Rather, it was to indirectly deliver his own answer to Jiang Jing through that method just now.

Lu Tianming took all of this in.

No wonder Tang Ye could receive such importance and favor from Jiang Jing.

Indeed, there is no such thing as success without a cause in this world.

His own level of understanding regarding Jiang Jing was not even as good as Tang Ye's.

In the future, when interacting with Tang Ye, he must maintain a humble and friendly posture.

"Has the hotel you are staying at been arranged?" Jiang Jing asked with concern.

"It has already been arranged," Tang Ye said with a smile.

Jiang Jing nodded slightly and said with satisfaction, "Very well, then after you get settled, if there is anything you need help with, speak directly to Secretary Lu and let him help you coordinate and resolve it."

Tang Ye nodded and smiled at Lu Tianming, "Secretary Lu, I will have to trouble you when the time comes."

Lu Tianming hurriedly waved his hands and said with a sincere expression, "County Magistrate Tang, if there is anything, just feel free to give the order; I will certainly do my best to handle it properly!"

Early the next morning, Tang Ye packed his things, went to the long-distance bus station to buy a ticket, and headed toward Yechuan County.

Although he had a certain understanding of the problems in Yechuan County through many documents.

Only by going deep among the common people as an ordinary person could he better know where the problems of Yechuan County lay, and thereby find more suitable solutions.

He walked out of the Yechuan County long-distance bus station.

A burst of noisy sounds came from not far away.

He looked toward the sound and saw a bus parked on the side of the road with its taillights on.

A group of people was gathered at the bus door, busily pulling and tugging at an old man.

Many passing pedestrians stopped upon seeing this, gathering around to watch the spectacle.

Driven by curiosity, Tang Ye walked over.

Those two middle-aged women noticed Tang Ye taking the initiative to approach, and instead of feeling he was presumptuous or abrupt, they showed an extremely strong desire to share.

With one person speaking after another, they began to recount the ins and outs of the matter...