Chapter 848: with translation of chapter title

No named entities.

Yao Daya, Zhao Nanxing as County Magistrate; we have separate entries for Zhao Nanxing and County Magistrate. The line refers to Zhao Nanxing, so we will list both.

Sure enough, Yao Daya said excitedly: "Thank you, County Magistrate Zhao, for still thinking of me. I actually don't have much ambition left, and there are only these last three months, so I want to do my last duty for you."

Regarding the road repair you just mentioned, we indeed reported over ten sections, but they only approved one for us, and it's less than two kilometers—just the main stretch in front of the Town Government. Elsewhere, especially in Shuanggou Town, they're fixing all kinds of roads. You say this isn't targeting me? You say where did I offend them?

As for the dairy plant, I didn't know at first. Later they investigated those few cattle-raising households here, running back and forth several times, and I roughly figured it out. Only after having the County Government people inquire indirectly did we confirm it. Someone wants to develop an enterprise here but doesn't want to repair our roads—how could such a person exist?

I've already told those cattle-raising farmers: if they ever come looking for them again, they must inform me, and regarding any future land use in our town, we will definitely not give them a bargain.

Zhao Nanxing slightly nodded: "Actually, if a cattle farm could really be developed in your town, it would be excellent for both you and the town. But saying it is easy, doing it is hard, and problems are inevitable. So don't deliberately target it; see how things go—if it can be done, do it as much as possible, and of course the benefits shouldn't be withheld from you."

Zhao Nanxing? Actually the line: "Regarding the road repair matter, it's because I heard that the townships below have some different opinions, so I had it stopped." No named entity.

Yao Daya was overjoyed: "Good, that's exactly the result we wanted. As soon as he arrived, he launched so many projects with such big steps—there's no guarantee he wouldn't cause something that harms the people and wastes money. If it weren't for you coming, who knows what else he might do."

They stayed in the office for half an hour before Yao Daya and Ma Su came out. When they came out, Ma Su's face was flushed, obviously very excited, and Yao Daya's spirit was also better.

Ma Su asked in a low voice: "Brother-in-law, what exactly is your relationship with County Magistrate Zhao? He actually did you such a big favor."

Yao Daya said: "We're considered cousins, but our relation is relatively distant; we occasionally meet during holidays over the years. Before, he worked at the Education Department, which had little to do with our work, so when we gathered each year we could chat fairly well. I never expected he would come to our county as magistrate this time—this really lets us enjoy a few days of happiness."

Ma Su wondered: "Then why didn't my sister tell me about this?"

Yao Daya said: "There are many things in our family that your sister doesn't know, so how could she tell you?"

Then the two exchanged a glance, a hint of ambiguity flashing in their eyes.

Ma Su giggled: "Yeah, my relationship with my sister isn't as close as one might think—we're both descendants of the same great-grandfather. The first time I went to your house for New Year greetings, it was already good if she opened the door for me."

Then Yao Daya said: "After we go back later, let's still go to the usual place, but this will be our last time. From now on, you need to direct your abilities toward County Magistrate Zhao. Although I'm about to retire, if I can make a push before then, becoming a vice chair of the Political Consultative Conference shouldn't be a problem, but that still depends on your effort."

Ma Su said in a low voice: "You're thinking too highly of me—what qualifies me to handle this? You two are the cousins. And didn't you say before that for retirement promotion matters, the Organization Department had already arranged everything early? Can we still squeeze in at this point?"

Yao Daya, Zhao Nanxing (County Magistrate), Geng Miao, Organization Department? Actually the line: "In the past, it was Geng Miao who had the final say; if you wanted to intervene, you needed Geng Miao's approval. But now isn't there a County Magistrate Zhao? Moreover, this cousin of mine, I still have some understanding of her; her work ability is strong, she also appears refined, but everyone has their own preferences, so you should understand." So includes Geng Miao, work ability. Also Yao Daya, Zhao Nanxing.

Ma Su then understood, and coquettishly said: "You're just taking advantage and then dumping me after pulling up your pants—doesn't your conscience hurt?"

Yao Daya said: "Ask your conscience—given my current situation and County Magistrate Zhao's, we probably wouldn't even need to think to make a choice."

Having said that, they saw several people walking toward them from the opposite side, so they stopped talking and greeted those people with a few words.

Actually, both of them were very clear in their hearts: Yao Daya could speak up to Zhao Nanxing, but he had no influence whatsoever.

Zhao Nanxing, Yao Daya, Ma Su, County Government? Actually the line: "Moreover, Zhao Nanxing has just arrived; there's really no need to hastily appoint a director of the County Government Office, which is also an irregular practice. Even if one wanted to appoint a government office director, it shouldn't fall on Ma Su's head." So includes Zhao Nanxing, Ma Su, County Government. Also government office director is a title but not a named entity; we translate meaning.

Zhao Nanxing? Actually the line: "Normally speaking, one should still have the Organization Department recommend candidates, or he himself could spend some time evaluating suitable people. After all, given his position, there are not a few people who express loyalty to him." Includes Zhao Nanxing? Not explicitly; "he" refers to Zhao Nanxing. But we may not need to list pronoun. It mentions Organization Department.

The reason Ma Su was chosen is that Yao Daya had previously shown him Ma Su's photo; among men, some things are naturally understood without words.

Within less than an hour, what happened at the Standing Committee meeting was known to everyone, even the owner of the street-side stall. Of course, the leaders of the lower townships certainly knew as well, and not long after—within another hour—it had reached the ears of the common people.

Originally they had hoped that the road they used for daily travel would be repaired, free of potholes and usable in rain or snow. But when they suddenly heard that these projects had been halted by the county magistrate, they were furious.

The next morning, Su Yang had just arrived at work and hadn't even had time to sip a cup of tea when he heard a commotion outside. He pushed open the window and looked down—outside, unbeknownst when, a dense crowd had gathered.

He realized it at once; it seemed these Common People had come to the government to demand an explanation. In the past, seeing such things had moved him somewhat, but now he was used to it, especially in Lieshan Xian, where this wasn't the first time. So he wanted to see how County Magistrate Zhao, who had ordered the project halted, would break the impasse?