Chapter 624: The First to Come Report Work

It's all part of our official duties; there's no such thing as being busy or not, it's just that this time I seem to have dragged everyone into trouble, and I hope everyone can be very lenient.

I'm young and reckless, immature, but I haven't thought that far.

After Su Yang finished speaking, he also got up and walked out; after all, he's the Vice County Magistrate who has entered the standing committee. In any case, his position carries far more authority than these few.

After Su Yang left, Li Lingyu, Liang Yu and Jin Kailai sat back in the seats they had just occupied.

Old Jin, I'm not blaming you; you were indeed a bit reckless just now. Why would you provoke him? We've already looked into this person before—he's completely reckless. Moreover, he's young, can take risks, and has powerful backers. Otherwise, after being suspended and dismissed twice, how could he return to a post so quickly, let alone get promoted?

I'll say something harsh: we're like buried potatoes in a lake, and most likely that's all we'll ever be. But he's like a golden nodule hanging on a tree—everyone watches it, someone likes it, and he can get ahead by doing a little work, even without any achievements. So why make ourselves uncomfortable? I bet you, his time here will never exceed a year. As for the arm‑wrestling between him and Geng Miao, does it really matter to us?

Every sentence Li Lingyu said hit Jin Kailai right in the gut. In fact, her meaning was crystal clear: at our age, you keep trying to squeeze in, comparing your status with theirs—do you even have the ability to do that?

Alright, the matter is already out; the three of us will split ten million, about three million three hundred thousand each. Su Yang dares to speak so boldly; I think there's a high chance we can pull it off. So whatever happens, we can't lose this person this time; we must find a way, even if it means courting a few enterprises from the city. As for Geng Miao, we can ignore him for now and prepare all the preliminary work. When Su Yang eventually brings in other companies, there will inevitably be a direct clash with Geng Miao. As long as Su Yang can get his foot in, we don't mind; if he can't, we can still report our work.

Finally, I want to say one thing, comrades: the heavens have changed. I think our Lieshan Xian, starting today, is probably not the same Lieshan Xian as before.

Liang Yu said something quietly. He has lost interest in his career and in climbing the ladder; he only wants to reach his post safely, so his perspective on matters is naturally clearer.

Jin Kailai wore a sullen face and said nothing; today he had let down a superior. He just wanted to vent his dissatisfaction, but didn't expect to hit a brick wall—the young man completely broke the usual pattern. At this moment, he still feels in his heart that he's an old‑qualified veteran, that he should educate the youngsters; after all, the system is supposed to rank by seniority.

Even after Li Lingyu and Liang Yu left, he remained very irritated, sitting there for more than half an hour before storming out of the conference room. In his view, this was a major affront to his face—those junior comrades didn't give an old‑qualified veteran any respect, acting immaturely. He felt a fire burning inside, and his whole mood soured.

But Su Yang left and tossed the matter aside; he had no leisure to fuss over it. A hundred‑million‑yuan project isn't much to him, but as Li Lingyu said, he now oversees so many departments that just waiting for colleagues from each bureau to report could take two weeks.

To be honest, when he worked in the countryside he had long coveted such a county leadership position; not to mention the daily signing and approvals, waiting for subordinates' reports—those fully display one's power. That's something you hardly experience in a township, so rising from a town to a county leadership truly feels like becoming an official.

Moreover, his portfolio is indeed large; chiefly, the heads of the Lie Shan Public Security Bureau, the Justice Bureau, the Education Bureau, and the Transportation Bureau should report to him. He's not too concerned with other bureau heads, but he places particular importance on the Lie Shan Public Security Bureau.

He had long known that the top one or two officials in a county must grip two levers: the money bag and the gun barrel, i. e., the Finance Bureau and the Public Security Bureau. The Finance Bureau of Lieshan Xian is in Wen Qiren's hands, while the Public Security Bureau answers to County Party Secretary Ye Xianggao. Nevertheless, the leaders of the bureaus he oversees still need to report their work to him sincerely.

Moreover, his division of duties had been set long ago, meaning that before he started working in the county, these people already knew. Yet he waited until after work, and no one entered the office; not a single person came to report directly, nor even called to report.

For a moment, he felt a sudden sense of loss. Power is a good thing; people unconsciously become enamored with it.

But in fact, when a person is granted power, greed is also bestowed; just as he now sits in his office waiting for others to report, and when no one comes, his heart feels oddly empty.

He was about to self‑counsel and get back on track when the phone on his desk suddenly rang. He glanced at the time—only 35 minutes until quitting—so the call could be ignored, but after a moment he answered, since it was his office and any call here was work‑related.

When he picked up, he heard the voice of Lie Shan Public Security Bureau Director Lin Zhinan: "County Magistrate Su, hello, this is Lin Zhinan of the Lie Shan Public Security Bureau. I'm not sure if you have time now; I'd like to come report."

Coming to report at this point is, within the system, a sign of disrespect to the leader.

Normally, unless it's an emergency, one should call in the morning to make an appointment and check if the superior is available. Even with close acquaintances or trusted aides, you still can't just drop by unannounced.

But Lin Zhinan did exactly that, and Su Yang at this moment has every reason to refuse.

However, in reality, if he refuses, it gives Lin Zhinan an excuse not to report to him later, and he likely won't be approached again in the short term.

That way, he can't just go to the Public Security Bureau for a survey first; that doesn't sound right.

Moreover, he wants to meet this public security chief who holds the position but doesn't shape its policies, to see what kind of person he really is. As the director of the Lie Shan Public Security Bureau, how could he allow Geng Miao's distillery's so‑called security team to swagger across the whole county?

He cleared his throat and said, "Oh, it seems Director Lin has urgent business; I'm not in a hurry either. Come over before the end of the workday."