Chapter 792

For an ordinary person, let alone being transferred to another city, even being transferred within the counties under this city's jurisdiction is extremely difficult.

Unless one has already reached the rank of vice-department-level cadre, transferring from one prefecture-level city to another would seem quite normal.

Those county-division-level cadres may not find it that easy; otherwise, they would be directly transferred in like Su Yang, to act as firefighters.

But Su Yang also knows the influence of Xie Siyang's family; the local richest people usually have some connections in the province, and as long as Xie Siyang is willing to come, he can pull strings himself.

This also saves him some trouble; otherwise he'd have to make a few phone calls.

He said: "In that case, it's settled. I hope to see you in our county within a week."

"Whether our county's economy can develop, whether GDP can be put back on track—everything is waiting for you."

Xie Siyang thumped his chest loudly: "Rest assured, I will definitely come to report within three days."

After hanging up, Su Yang leaned back in his chair and lit a cigarette.

He originally didn't need to worry about these things; even if he were to take charge of the county's work, he had several ways to handle it.

Maintaining current social stability and resolving the Twin Ditch Large Koji Winery issue already counts as a major achievement.

Otherwise, maintaining the status quo would also work; after all, without Geng Miao this malignant tumor, all units' cadres would definitely focus on work, and Lieshan Xian's work style would be completely renewed, which would certainly earn praise from superiors.

Otherwise, by clinging to this expired, unused power and using personnel adjustments to become a true Local Tyrant, before other County Standing Committee members take office, he could grip all the county's mid-level cadres in his hand, laying the foundation for future development.

This is not without merit, but if done that way, wouldn't it be just seeking office for office's sake, with no real meaning?

But his actions perfectly fit the saying: as long as you're willing to work, there will always be endless work.

Since arriving in Lieshan Xian, he has never had a peaceful day.

Tian Xiaofei and his group's visit this time is certainly not simple; later, he will have to summon twelvefold spirit to deal with this so-called welcome banquet.

At around eleven o'clock, Shi Haoyun entered and said: "County Magistrate Su, the welcome banquet is ready; we're just waiting for you to come over."

"Do you want to go now, or wait a bit and go later?"

Su Yang said: "Let's go now; I don't have the habit of showing off my power by arriving late or timing my arrival."

This made Shi Haoyun's face slightly redden; didn't previous leaders always do that? They always arrived precisely on time for meetings, as if that maximized their authority.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have asked that.

Even so, when Su Yang rushed to the cafeteria, Zhou Yanru, Hou Junlai, and Chen Bo were already there.

Su Yang had specifically named Vice County Magistrate Li Lingyu to attend this welcome banquet, and she was making the final preparations.

"County Magistrate Su, you're here; I think the time is about right—why haven't they arrived yet?"

Chen Bo saw Su Yang and went forward to greet him first.

Su Yang said: "I guess they want to time their arrival; some people just like to play that game."

Hou Junlai said: "There's nothing we can do; who made us desperately need this investment? Even if they're late, we have to greet them with a smile."

"Otherwise, how would we settle the thousands of workers at the Twin Ditch Large Koji Winery? This delay has already gone on long enough; if we drag it out further, the situation ahead may become hard to control."

Su Yang said: "The more we need it, the more we must stay calm; we can't let them exploit this opportunity to the fullest."

Zhou Yanru also came over at this time; now he is actually more proactive, and he had already arrived ten minutes early.

He was afraid that Su Yang would arrive before him, which would be embarrassing.

But even though they were mentally prepared, after waiting half a hour they still hadn't seen Tian Xiaofei and the others.

Chen Bo's face looked unpleasant; he asked the flustered Director Jiao: "Director Jiao, wasn't it agreed to be 11:50? It's already past twelve, why haven't the guests arrived yet?"

"Was the timing off when you liaised with them, or is there some other problem?"

Director Jiao hastily explained: "Department Head Chen, I originally said our welcome banquet would start at noon, but General Manager Tian said to start at 11:50."

"They will be on time; I wouldn't mishear such an important matter."

"Or should I go check in person? Maybe something came up on their end that delayed them."

To say who is anxious, Director Jiao is the most anxious among them; his current demeanor could affect his image in these leaders' minds.

Although he has been nominated as Vice County Magistrate, if this matter isn't handled well—especially if it displeases Su Yang—then the matter will be stuck.

At that moment, Director Jiao's phone rang; he looked at it and said: "It's General Manager Tian calling; I'll take it."

Just as he pressed the answer key, he heard Tian Xiaofei say in an unquestionable tone: "Director Jiao, we've arrived at your county government compound, but we can't find your cafeteria."

"Otherwise, could you have your leaders come out to guide us?"

Upon hearing this, Director Jiao felt his head swell; the subtext was clearly that they wanted the County Standing Committee members to go out and greet them.

But among those present, who is easy to talk to? Organization Department Head Chen Bo arrives with a full aura, even giving the Vice County Magistrate some face.

Hou Junlai is the Discipline Inspection Commission Secretary; any cadre with even a minor post feels uneasy upon seeing him.

Zhou Yanru holds the highest actual position among those present; sending him out would also be inappropriate.

Lastly, Su Yang need not be mentioned; even if the other three went down together, Su Yang could stay inside.

Just as he was in a dilemma, Su Yang said: "Tell him we're waiting here; let the gatekeeper bring them over."

"Then you go downstairs to greet them; that's enough."

Director Jiao felt as if pardoned, and hurriedly told the other end: "General Manager Tian, we're especially busy here; I'll have the guards bring you in first, and even if I'm swamped I'll make time to come downstairs to greet you."

Although he said that, he still felt uneasy; they were here to deliver money and solve problems, yet County Magistrate Su seemed to show no appreciation, or perhaps didn't care at all.

If we annoy them and they leave, what then? How would we solve the Twin Ditch Large Koji Winery issue?

The others also harbored the same doubt, but this was Su Yang's decision; even if they didn't understand, they had to support it.

I imagine Tian Xiaofei hearing this would explode on the spot; arranging to meet in the government cafeteria was already over the top, and not even giving them this much face.

Who wouldn't be angry if they were in that position?