Chapter 22: New Official Takes Office

On the way to Huatian Town, he received a call from Jin Zhe.

Jin Zhe had called him several times last night, but he didn't answer. To be honest, if Jin Zhe hadn't been too bullying yesterday, he wouldn't have intended to reveal Jin Zhe's handle.

He also didn't want to associate too closely with such people.

If he were counter-designed, let alone not being able to manipulate Jin Zhe, he himself would fall in if he wasn't careful.

The more distant he was, the less bottom Jin Zhe felt in his heart.

"Town Mayor Su, I called you several times last night, you probably didn't hear."

"Originally, I specially ordered food last night, wanting to have a good drink with you."

"As a result, you were too busy... Where are you now? Are you already on the way to Huatian Town?"

Jin Zhe appeared very earnest on the phone.

"Yeah, I was too tired after being busy all day yesterday, so I fell asleep as soon as I went back."

"Please forgive me. Calling me, is there any instruction? If there is, just order it directly. If County Magistrate Li has something urgent, I can turn back," Su Yang said falsely.

Of course, he knew why Jin Zhe was rushing to call him.

"No, no, how would I dare to order Town Mayor Su? If County Magistrate Li has nothing to do, it's just me seeing if Town Mayor Su needs any help. If there is, I am at your service at any time."

Jin Zhe now almost wanted to say to Su Yang: Daddy, please give me a hint, don't let me keep hanging in suspense.

"Oh, there really is something that needs your help. There is a patient named Wang Erni in the County Hospital who is from our Huatian Town. If it's convenient, please take care of her."

Su Yang didn't stand on ceremony at all and said it directly.

Anyway, Wang Erni was still hospitalized now. If the expenses weren't enough during this period, maybe she would be made difficult by the people in the hospital.

If Jin Zhe said a word, the people in the hospital would definitely look at her differently, and this could really help her.

This could also be considered a test of Jin Zhe to see if this powerful secretary to the Executive Vice County Magistrate would play any tricks.

"Town Mayor Su, rest assured, this matter is on me. I will definitely let the patient from your town get the best treatment and rehabilitation. As for medical expenses, you don't have to worry either. The country has relevant policies for impoverished households, so she doesn't have to pay much."

"By the way, after you go down, try not to have conflicts with them. Party Secretary Qin Chuan and Li Tian are wearing the same pair of pants."

"The people in the town are all Li Tian's people. If you encounter things, endure it for now, and wait until you can stand firm later."

"According to the weather forecast, there might be heavy rain or torrential rain these few days. I estimate they will definitely let you be responsible for flood control. You must be cautious. Don't get yourself involved. This Li Tian is very sinister."

Jin Zhe told Su Yang basically everything he knew.

He almost wanted to pour his heart out to be good to Su Yang. As the actual No. 1 secretary of the Jincheng County Committee, this was truly the first time he had been like this to a section-level cadre.

But Su Yang just said "Hmm" and hung up without even a word of thanks.

With this reminder from Jin Zhe, he suddenly remembered one thing: on May 26th, Huatian Town would have a torrential rain. Because there was no sufficient attention beforehand, several villages were flooded, and more than a dozen people were washed away by the flood, leaving no bones behind.

For this reason, the Town Mayor of Huatian Town was directly dismissed, and the Party Secretary was double-expelled.

The main leaders of Jincheng County all received major demerit punishments, among whom the Deputy County Magistrate responsible for flood control was removed and investigated.

This incident was featured in a special report on the provincial television station at the time, so he remembered it very clearly.

And today was May 24th, which meant that two days later, this disaster would happen.

Thinking of this, his whole body couldn't help but shiver.

"Town Mayor Su, I won't introduce the situation in Huatian Town too much. The Organization let you go to develop the economy."

"So the burden on your shoulders is not light."

"Minister Gao has great expectations for you. I have never seen him attach such importance to any township mayor."

"Forgot to tell you, before you were air-dropped, the Organization had almost decided that Executive Vice Town Mayor Li Tian would succeed as Town Mayor, and it was just waiting for the final appointment."

When they were about to get off the car at the entrance of the Huatian Town Government after a bumpy ride, Deputy Minister of the Organization Department Tan Donglai said.

"Thank you, Minister Tan, I know." Su Yang said a thank you out of politeness.

"Hmm. Just keep it in mind. Look, the leadership team of Huatian Town is waiting for you. Get off the car." Tan Donglai said and got off the car first.

Su Yang followed closely behind and got off.

"Welcome, Minister Tan, for your visit." Huatian Town Party Secretary Qin Chuan stepped forward to shake hands.

"It is our town's blessing that Minister Tan can come." Executive Vice Town Mayor Li Tian was flattering formulaically on the side. However, his attitude was very cold; he truly didn't put a Deputy Minister of the Organization Department in his eyes.

When he returned to the county seat on weekends, this level of person would have to queue up to invite him to dinner.

Tan Donglai said with a smile: "Party Secretary Qin, Town Mayor Li, I am not here to guide the work, and the protagonist today is not me, but Comrade Su Yang, the Town Mayor sent by the Organization to you."

As the voice fell, he saw Qin Chuan take the lead and start clapping: "Welcome Town Mayor Su to work in Huatian Town. From now on, we are comrades in the same team. Town Mayor Su, please give us more guidance."

Su Yang looked at this forty-something Qin Chuan, who was wearing black-rimmed glasses, with a few sparse hairs fluttering in the wind on the top of his head, and seemed honest, and said: "Party Secretary Qin, hello. I will be working under your leadership from now on, and I hope you can give me more support."

Qin Chuan held Su Yang's hand and said: "Let's work together to boost our Huatian Town's economy and throw off the hat of poverty and backwardness. Fulfill this mission entrusted to us by history."

"By the way, let me introduce the comrades of the team to you."

He first pointed to Li Tian, who was pretending not to know Su Yang, and said: "This is Comrade Li Tian, Deputy Party Secretary and Executive Vice Town Mayor."

"Hello, Comrade Li Tian." Su Yang reached out politely.

"Hello, Town Mayor Su. Welcome to work in our Huatian Town. I hope that under Town Mayor Su's leadership, the common people can live a good life. Throw off the hat of poverty." Li Tian said, but he had no intention of shaking hands at all, instead putting his hands into his pockets.

He was openly challenging the authority of Su Yang, the newly appointed Town Mayor.

Instantly, everyone's eyes were focused on Su Yang. They all knew that Li Tian was very dissatisfied in his heart; the Town Mayor who was already in his hands flew away, and no one would be happy if it were them. Plus his background, if he didn't disgust Su Yang at this time, he wouldn't be Li Tian.

But to slap his face in public, this indeed exceeded everyone's expectations.

This was in front of the Deputy Minister of the Organization Department.

Just when everyone thought Su Yang would swallow this bitter pill, or Party Secretary Qin would smooth things over and introduce the next person.

But no matter what he did, he had lost face.

However, Party Secretary Qin didn't seem to have any intention of introducing others, but went to talk to Minister Tan.

Li Tian looked at Su Yang very triumphantly, wanting to see how Su Yang would end this.

Under the gaze of everyone, Su Yang took a tissue out of his pocket. He first wiped his right hand that had just reached out, and then sniffed his nose with it, only then throwing the tissue aside.

"Minister Tan, Party Secretary Qin, comrades, I caught a cold last night and have a bit of a runny nose. Sorry for being abrupt to you all."

Then, without waiting for others to react, he added: "Shaking hands as a greeting is too cliché. From now on, we are all comrades in the same team, and there will be many opportunities to understand each other."

"Later, I will find everyone one by one to understand. I won't waste time at the door today."

Not only did he severely humiliate Li Tian, but he also reversed the guest and host, taking control of the initiative of this welcome ceremony.

Party Secretary Qin originally wanted to watch a good show, but was killed by Su Yang. He thought to himself: This kid has good methods. If I don't speak again, my prestige as Party Secretary will probably be hit too. ===== CHAPTER 23 =====