Chapter 445: You should have a child early

After hearing that, Huang Dacheng fell into a brief contemplation, then said, "With so many township officials in Xiushui Township, isn't there a single one capable of handling it?"

"Moreover, although you are the County Magistrate overseeing economic development, you are also the Deputy Secretary of the county, so you should have considerable say in personnel matters, right?"

"The situation in Xiushui Township sounds very complicated; this requires someone with experience, ability, determination, and also some resources and connections within the county or even with higher-ups."

"Ah, this person I see as far away as the horizon and yet right before your eyes—why go through all that trouble to look for such a candidate?"

Here we come, indeed, as Su Yang and the others had expected, Huang Cheng finally turned his gaze onto Su Yang.

Zhou Ruohan still said with a bit of hesitation, "Uncle Huang, do you mean to let Su Yang take over?"

Su Yang also said, "Uncle Huang, this isn't appropriate; I just made a mistake and was removed from the position of Huatian Township head by others. To be honest, being allowed to work in the Poverty Alleviation Office instead of being directly sidelined is already like burning high incense for me."

"If I were to immediately take up the work in Xiushui Township, people would likely gossip behind my back, saying I got in through the back door using connections, and some might even say I'm living off my wife."

After hearing that, Huang Dacheng laughed heartily, "You little brat, still overthinking? You did a good job with the work in Huatian Township. I originally wanted to spend money on a survey there, but later, because you also knew about those matters, it wasn't your personal fault; however, due to the fermentation of public opinion, I had no choice but to handle it that way."

"In this matter, I failed to protect you well; whether as a leader in the province or as your uncle, I bear responsibility."

"But the same problem shouldn't happen twice; as the saying goes, employ people without avoiding suspicion—in this regard you shouldn't be hesitant. Of course, if you insist on considering the impact, then I'll have the province handle this personnel adjustment when the time comes."

"According to what you just said about the situation in Xiushui Township, it has already deteriorated to this point; if not corrected promptly, I would be neglecting the common people. As you just said, the balance in Xiushui Township has completely exceeded my expectations—I never imagined that even now there are still people who go hungry and cannot afford schooling."

"We've already reached this urgent, critical moment—what is there to hesitate about?"

"Of course, we shouldn't remove both at once; first take one out, then after a while both can be removed. Moreover, in my judgment, such people eight or nine times out of ten have dirty hands, so when necessary we should let the Discipline Inspection Commission intervene."

"Su Yang, you are the most determined and enterprising young cadre in our province; everyone up and down is watching you. Huatian Township has developed well, and according to my original plan, I still wanted you to achieve certain results and turn Huatian Township into an economic model town."

"Who could have predicted that thing would happen? But it's not too late now; outstanding cadres should go where they're needed most, and I think you are the most suitable cadre for Xiushui Township."

"If you have any demands, you can propose them and the province will support them to the fullest extent possible."

Su Yang rubbed his head and said, "Since Uncle Huang said that, I won't stand on ceremony. You know, to get rich you must first build roads—Xiushui Township doesn't even have a usable road. If you get the chance to inspect it, it'll not only make you dizzy."

"So I wonder if we could repair the road from Xiushui Township to the county seat; only after the road is fixed can we proceed with subsequent investment promotion work."

"Another is to increase early-stage support for impoverished resources in Xiushui Township, focusing mainly on relief for clothing, food, and children's schooling."

"Moreover, whether these so-called relief supplies or anything else, they must be used exclusively for their intended purpose; that way I can temporarily solve the most basic livelihood problems at hand."

"Only when the common people are fed can they actively participate in building their hometown, engage in poverty alleviation and wealth creation, and thus trust the government more."

"Besides policy support, I wonder if we could also be given more authority in personnel adjustments? Lu Kai is essentially a figurehead, with no say in the township; moving him would be no problem, but if Cui Mingjiu remains in this position, he would pose a major obstacle to the work."

"Even if we replace him, giving him a trustworthy comrade, so I plan to transfer a few cadres from Huatian Township over at that time."

Huang Dachen laughed and said, "You little brat, you want both money and power. These are no problem; I'll give them all to you."

"But likewise, you little brat need to produce results for me, so I can give those hopeful common people a satisfactory explanation."

"Moreover, I have the idea of creating several distinctive economic townships; originally I placed my hopes in Huatian Township, but your transferring away from Huatian Township, although it will develop according to your earlier plan, in practice once the leading cadre is gone, even if others wholeheartedly implement it, the effect may not be particularly good."

"So now I've placed all my hopes in this Xiushui Township; you must strive for breath and achieve some performance."

Huang Dacheng's words, though sounding serious, actually contain a bit of joking; as an Executive Vice Governor, developing the economy cannot rely on a single township, nor even a single county—if one hopes for growth, it must be pinned on a city or several cities setting sail economically.

Zhou Ruohan said, "Uncle Huang, you really think highly of him; his going to Huatian Township is like a dead cat meeting a dead rat. The situation in Xiushui Township is such that Huatian Township would be far worse; I'm afraid he'll let down your trust when the time comes."

Aunt Lu said on the side, "Ruo Han has already started speaking to Su Yang; this is, inside and out, worrying that Su Yang won't finish the work, and giving you an advance ambush."

"Alas, you say our daughter is so fine, how could you let Su Yang this brat have his way? Moreover, this is at home; you shouldn't treat it as a work report, making it so formal—can't you?"

After her protest, Huang Dacheng then laughed and said, "Oh dear, look at my mouth; Ruo Han, don't mind it either—Uncle Huang is also under great pressure; just after taking office, with all kinds of situations, I now wish I could be nailed to the work post 24 hours a day."

"If it weren't for you two coming today, I might still be working overtime right now."

"If Aunt Lu knew you were coming, she'd surely be delighted; she went early to buy vegetables and specially prepared a big table of dishes for you two."

"Let's not talk about work matters; later, Su Yang, you keep me company for two drinks, and I'll also ease this recent work-related tension."

"By the way, when are you two going to Jiangnan Province to see your dad? Although your dad is now a proper local official, he's also a 50‑year‑old person; when you have free time you should also go see your mom and dad."

"Before, Ruo Han, you were actually always in front of your parents; only when you went down to become a county magistrate did you briefly separate from them. Your dad, though he usually pays special attention to work and seems to have work as his whole life, I actually understand him fairly well—he doesn't express it in words, but like a mountain he silently guards you."

"Just last night he even specially called me, the meaning between the lines being that I should take better care of you two; this person, when he's in the province, usually doesn't give you much attention, but after he leaves he gives all kinds of greetings—truly the heart of parents everywhere."

"Also, you two, don't just thunder without rain. I hear you're only preparing to marry at year‑end, but that doesn't prevent having a child early; then, when your parents can't see you every day, they'll at least have something to rely on spiritually."

"If that's the case, I dare not say anything else, but your dad's ordinary work and life are just becoming more promising and vigorous; you doing this also counts as serving the people…"