Chapter 505: Discipline Inspection Commission and Organization Department Arrive Simultaneously

At this moment, Bai Yutang seemed to feel he had acted improperly, he took a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, lit one for Su Yang, and said: "No, the reason I'm anxious is because I'm afraid the county and even city leaders will inquire about this matter."

"Because of what happened the day before yesterday, I sealed off the news in the township, but you know those forest‑guard team members…"

"I'm doing this for everyone's benefit, right."

Su Yang laughed and said: "Oh, indeed, Secretary Bai is full of enthusiasm. Actually, even if you don't come over, I wanted to talk to you; both matters have already been settled. The Tourism Department has already approved it for us, and I expect the city tourism bureau staff will come to our township today for coordination."

"Also the road‑construction project, the Transport Department has approved it, and construction can start within a couple of days."

"By doing this, if something actually happens, can the city leaders show some leniency?"

Bai Yutang heard this, took a graceful puff, and said: "Exactly, as long as these two projects are implemented, the rest won't matter."

"By the way, don't announce this publicly yet; Xiushui Township has never had such a large project, especially the development of Xiushui Mountain. If the villagers find out, they might cause some trouble."

"Especially the villagers along the road to Xiushui Mountain; they might start planting flowers, grass, trees."

After saying that, he hurried away again, leaving Su Yang thinking: this guy is seriously crazy?

Just as he left, Xie Siyang and Liu Peixia entered: "Director Su, you're here?"

"Did that Bai Yutang just come by?"

"Do you know what happened?"

Su Yang said: "I was about to ask. I've been away these two days; what happened? Tell me."

Xie Siyang said: "I knew you didn't know yet; yesterday afternoon rumors spread that Bai Yutang is to take over as Township Party Committee Secretary, and that the city will appoint him directly."

"The township cadres already know, and the restaurant has prepared a celebration for him."

"Tell me, are the city leaders coming blind or what? Letting a guy like him become Township Party Committee Secretary."

"Also I heard that the day before yesterday, when you went to Xiushui Mountain for hunting, you accidentally shot Gao Haisheng; he's now in the hospital."

"After his surgery, he might report you to the authorities; those people are really no good."

Liu Peixia said nothing, but a hint of worry flashed in her eyes.

After listening, Su Yang suddenly understood why Bai Yutang didn't want him to announce the two projects first—waiting until he becomes Township Party Committee Secretary to announce them would make them his official achievements.

Thinking of that, Su Yang couldn't help but laugh; this kind of person is a top‑tier clown, insisting on such trouble? He could at least indulge him.

He said: "If Bai Yutang can truly become Xiushui Township's Party Committee Secretary, it shows he has put a lot of effort behind the scenes; it's not impossible. After all, it's serving the people, and whoever becomes the Party Committee Secretary is the same."

Xie Siyang said angrily: "If a person like that becomes Township Party Committee Secretary, Xiushui Township will truly be doomed."

"If that's the case, I'll apply to the higher authorities to be transferred back to the county, or to another department."

He's straightforward, says whatever comes to mind, and he really can't stand those people.

Su Yang said: "Stay calm; let him be as he wishes, the cool breeze blows over the hill."

"We should go along with such a person and even flatter him; the higher he climbs, the worse the fall."

"And I can tell you, since he can't become Township Party Committee Secretary, he's now extremely frantic, and it will end up being very awkward."

Hearing this, Xie Siyang and Liu Peixia's eyes lit up: "Really? That's great. If you can become Xiushui Township's Party Committee Secretary, it's a blessing for the common people there; they must have burned countless incense sticks to get such luck."

"Wait, if you become Township Party Committee Secretary, won't you stop working at the Poverty Alleviation Office?"

Liu Peixia pinched Xie Siyang and said: "Why is your mind so inflexible? Why can't you hold both positions?"

"I have to admit, the county leaders have thought it through; if Director Su were to hold both roles, the poverty‑alleviation work could proceed smoothly."

"Our work will become even more motivated."

At this moment, Bai Yutang was still immersed in the promises some city officials gave him last night—yesterday they told him in person that his appointment as Township Party Committee Secretary would be confirmed today.

Every time he thought of this, he was so thrilled he almost didn't sleep a night; although he had served as a township official before, being the top leader versus a regular cadre is completely different.

Right now, he had already gone out with a group of township folks to play cards.

Normally card games aren't scheduled early in the morning; they're usually afternoon or evening events, but today they arranged it early because the news had already spread, and many people wanted to use the opportunity at the mahjong table to give him gifts.

At 4 p. m., two Santana sedans drove into the Xiushui Township government compound.

The now‑prosperous Bai Yutang, upon seeing the cars arrive, immediately stood, shook his crisp suit, grabbed a comb to tidy his few sparse hairs, then adjusted himself in front of the mirror, and with a brilliant smile hurried out of the office, rushing toward the two freshly parked sedans while greeting the already‑prepared line of township cadres who had assembled to welcome them.

This is his moment in the spotlight; he wants everyone to witness it.

The door of the front Santana opened, and out stepped County Committee Deputy Secretary and Discipline Inspection Commission Secretary Fang Jingwen; from the rear car stepped out Organization Department Head Gao Fengming.

This made everyone pause; no matter the occasion, no one wants to see a Discipline Inspection Commission leader, and whenever such a leader arrives, it's never a good sign.

Moreover, Xiushui Township hasn't had a County Standing Committee leader visit in a long time; this time two came, which shows the importance they place on the trip.

Bai Yutang had a brief mental reaction; the only correct explanation his brain gave was that this appointment was issued directly by the city, and having such high‑ranking County Standing Committee leaders announce it makes perfect sense.

Furthermore, Fang Jingwen, who also handles personnel as County Committee Deputy Secretary, came specifically to emphasize the importance of his appointment.

With that in mind, he flashed a self‑satisfied brilliant smile and said: "Welcome Secretary Fang, welcome Minister Gao for coming to Xiushui Township to guide our work."

"Our Xiushui Township's roads have always been poor, causing the two leaders hardship."

"How about this, we…"

Before he could finish, Fang Jingwen coldly said: "Have everyone gather in the conference room; there's an important announcement."