Chapter 589: When the opportunity comes, you must seize it

Putting down his phone, Wu An couldn't help but smile.

As long as the leader goes, the interview he arranged will be of great use.

There are many benefits.

Especially some invisible benefits, which are enough to let this project settle smoothly.

Moreover, the publicity it brings, if operated well, would make special advertising unnecessary.

Gu Anran curiously asked, "What's making you so happy?"

Wu An briefly said that the leader would come, and mentioned some of his arrangements.

After listening, Gu Anran said, "You really know how to scheme."

Wu An said, "This is what you call an opportunity."

"When an opportunity comes, you must seize it firmly."

"Otherwise, you'll just be a passerby."

Gu Anran nodded: "You're right."

"Coincidentally, I also need to go to town later; let's go together."

Wu An said, "If we can finish early, we still need to make a trip to the county."

Gu Anran slapped him: "What are we going there for?"

Wu An chuckled: "What can we do?"

"Pah, nothing proper."

"I'm talking about something serious."

"There's something important later, so hurry up and eat yours."

"So, are we going to the county today or not?"

"Go, go, go, that's enough."

"Okay."

Wu An quickly finished his breakfast, went inside, and Gu Anran helped him get his clothes ready.

Black trousers, white shirt, simple and neat, not flashy, nor does it look plain.

Wu An changed into them, struck a pose in the mirror—what a handsome young man; lately he's been out fishing at sea and got a bit tanned, but it doesn't affect his looks; instead he appears more vigorous and sturdy.

The two left quietly.

The sister-in-law was still sleeping. She had gone to sleep only after waiting for Gu Anran to come in the morning.

Wu An drove and asked, "Did you save breakfast?"

Gu Anran: "Saved it; the sister-in-law can just heat it up when she wakes up."

Wu An: "You've worked hard today."

Gu Anran smiled: "Cooking for you isn't hard."

……

They arrived in town.

Wu An parked the car beside the milk tea shop, called Mai Hangyu, and asked him to come pick them up.

Mai Hangyu soon arrived, riding his Harley.

Wu An got in the car and said, "Once we're back in the village, lock your stuff at home and try not to ride it."

Mai Hangyu blinked: "What's wrong?"

Wu An said, "What impression do you think the senior leader would get seeing you ride this kind of motorcycle?"

Mai Hangyu realized: "You're right; after this, I'll dispose of this bike today."

Wu An smiled: "Don't worry; since you like it, it's fine to play with it occasionally."

"What are we making money for?"

"Isn't it just to better enjoy life? If we give up our hobbies, wouldn't that be putting the cart before the horse?"

Mai Hangyu nodded, after a moment said, "Brother, we're about the same age, right?"

"I feel you're about the same as my dad."

"Even my dad couldn't say things like that."

The two arrived home.

Just then they saw Lao Mai about to drive out; Wu An hurriedly called out, "Lao Mai, where's the person?"

Lao Mai said, "I'll go pick them up for you."

"Does this trip have to be so high-profile?"

Wu An smiled: "Hiding your talent at a time like this isn't being low-key; it's just clumsy."

"Another day, I'll definitely arrange an offshore fishing trip."

Lao Mai pointed at him, laughing and scolding: "I believe your nonsense; all you do is trick old men for fun."

"Don't even mention offshore fishing; you'd struggle just to accompany me to the East Town fishing gathering."

Wu An smiled, completely unashamed: "Lao Mai, if you say that, then all I'm doing is also for the good of your grandson."

"You also want your grandson to achieve great things in the future, right?"

Lao Mai laughed and scolded a couple of times, then drove off.

Mai Hangyu stood there smirking, not unlike a landlord's foolish son, being sold out by Wu An yet still happy.

The two went inside.

Just as they poured tea and hadn't drunk it yet, the village's stationed cadres all came; the village director and Chen Zhuren went to town for a meeting, and only the minor cadres could attend.

In the village they handle some matters, but not much, and usually they aren't the ones making decisions.

Director Sun said that the Senior Leader would come to the Village this afternoon; they were all a bit flustered, not knowing what to do, until Chen Zhuren had them come find Wu An.

Entered the courtyard.

They all started talking, a bit chaotic.

They were anxious.

They all wanted to finish their own tasks first, hoping Wu An would help them first.

Wu An had Mai Hangyu pour tea, told them to drink a cup first, no need for him to arrange; whoever finished their tea first would speak first.

The order was immediately sorted out.

Wu An sipped his tea, listened to everyone finish speaking, then said: "Actually, the leader coming to the Village for an inspection is nothing more than a walk around."

"So, first, let's make sure things look acceptable on the surface."

"The Village needs to be cleaned up thoroughly."

"Who will be responsible for this?"

Someone raised their hand.

Wu An nodded.

"Also, there are some uncivilized phenomena in the Village; I won't elaborate here, you all know what needs to be done, someone must take responsibility, and we absolutely cannot let the leaders see this today!"

Someone stood up.

Wu An held up three fingers: "There's also a third point: the troublemakers in the Village must all disappear today."

Someone nodded, indicating no problem.

After the Village people left, Mai Hangyu asked: "Brother, should we also fix up the homestay?"

Wu An shook his head: "No need."

"The leader is just here to have a look; we just need to show our true side."

"Of course."

"We also need to give orders not to do work that is prone to problems, such as hazardous operations, non-standard construction, etc.; these absolutely must not happen."

"I understand."

Wu An sipped his tea and pondered: the leader's visit cannot be overdone nor too superficial; he must gauge this degree.

To be honest, he also felt a bit uncertain in his heart.

In terms of worldly affairs, he is still learning and improving; those leaders coming to the Village are all big shots in this regard, and he feels a bit like he's showing off his modest skills before an expert.

If only he could also get a cheat.

Although he felt a bit nervous, he wasn't panicked; he knew what the general trend was, the leader's visit was just the icing on the cake.

If it succeeds, great; if not, it won't affect the overall situation.

He pondered how to perform later, what the leader wanted to see and hear; he had to cater to the leader's preferences.

At noon.

Wu An simply had a meal at Lao Mai's home; a reporter also came, a young man named Han Song, wearing glasses, unremarkable in appearance.

But Lao Mai said, this is his favorite junior.

Dare to strive, dare to venture.

For a story, one can go into the tiger's den, go undercover to gather evidence.

Listening to Lao Mai's introduction, Wu An couldn't help but feel respect; undercover reporters, to expose the truth, pay a great deal and endure enormous pressure, truly not easy.

In the future, the 315 campaign raged like fire, exposing many wrongdoers, precisely because these undercover reporters, to expose the truth, went forward one after another.

In the afternoon there was business, so he didn't drink alcohol, but used tea in place of wine, offering two cups.

Han Song also politely said: "It was Lao Mai who brought me into the trade; I'll take responsibility for this; besides, it's also good for me."

"We also need to occasionally show our faces in front of the leader."

"The higher one stands, the louder the voice."

Wu An slapped the table and exclaimed.