Chapter 879: Provincial People's Congress Survey

Su Yang's heart couldn't help but pound violently.

The last time, when he and Old Zhou went to Jingcheng and met that leader, it was already a senior leader who could be seen on the news.

And Old Zhou said, this time there's also a senior leader, wouldn't that mean…

He couldn't help but tremble inside; to be honest, even now he trembles badly, even though he has already witnessed the pressure of provincial‑ministerial level leaders and even saw the leader from last time.

But if it were a level higher, he fears he couldn't bear such authority.

So Old Zhou told him in advance, giving him mental preparation.

This also reflects that Old Zhou has won the appreciation of higher‑up leaders; otherwise the senior leader wouldn't appear to attend their wedding.

It both gives face to the Zhou and Qiao families and serves as a recognition of Old Zhou.

When Su Yang stayed silent for a long while, Zhou Ruohan said over there, "Aren't you the big‑hearted type? You're already nervous now, but there's nothing to be nervous about. As long as you can sort out what dad told you, have a plan in mind, and can answer the questions, that's all you need."

"Besides, regardless of your rank, even my dad at his level gets nervous meeting a senior leader."

"Alright, I'll stop talking. Grandma's urging me to rest again; when you're back, we'll talk more."

After hanging up, Su Yang's mind remained unsettled for a long time.

The wedding is an enormous test for him; his performance at the ceremony could even determine how far he can go in the future.

Last time he already brought up macroeconomics and the housing market; this time he obviously can't bring that up again.

He needs a new, creative policy that the state has not yet formally adopted.

He didn't sleep that night, racking his brain; before the senior leader he must present a feasible suggestion and earn the leader's approval.

Even if it can't pave his own future, he must win a point for Old Zhou!

When dawn was just breaking, Su Yang finally dozed a bit; when Shi Haoyun woke him, his head was foggy and his eyes were streaked with blood vessels.

Shi Haoyun jumped in alarm and hurried, "County Magistrate Su, what's wrong? Where does it hurt? Should I contact Xian Yiyuan right away?"

"If there's any condition, we can't afford delays."

Su Yang smiled, "You and I are both young; what could a person of this age have? You're worrying over nothing."

"What's up? Is something wrong?"

Shi Haoyun didn't answer immediately; honestly, "County Magistrate Su, are you really fine? Your health isn't just yours—it concerns your sister‑in‑law and the simple common people of our whole county; you can't have any problem."

Su Yang felt a bit warm inside; Shi Haoyun was truly sincere, not the kind who fawns, genuinely caring about his own health.

He stepped forward and gave Shi Haoyun's shoulder a hard slap; the unexpected strike made Shi Haoyun cry out, "Ah!"

Su Yang said, "Do you feel my powerful, surging strength? Do you think there's anything wrong with my body?"

Shi Haoyun then replied, "No, now I believe it. I just got a call from the government office saying the Provincial People's Congress is coming for a survey, accompanied by the Provincial Financial Office and leaders from the ICBC provincial branch; this time the delegation is led by Vice Chair Bao."

Su Yang instantly understood; it seemed that Miss Jin's influence was substantial. Earlier he wondered why a bank would come down for a survey—it seemed too abrupt, but if it's the Provincial People's Congress leaders conducting the survey, it's perfectly normal and reasonable.

"Then let's go downstairs together to welcome the leaders."

Saying that, Su Yang stepped out toward the stairs; the Vice Chair of the Provincial People's Congress is truly a deputy‑ministerial level official.

To show respect, the whole four‑team leadership usually goes downstairs to receive them.

After he went down, he saw that most County Standing Committee members were already there, and even the People's Congress Director and the Political Consultative Conference Chairman were conspicuously present.

A moment later, a sedan bearing a Provincial City license plate drove into the county government courtyard.

Before the car stopped, Zhao Nanxing hurried forward to open the door.

Su Yang noticed an interesting detail: in the lineup, Zhao Nanxing was first, naturally followed by Zhou Yanru, and third was Bao Shuang.

It now seemed that Director Bao was actually her uncle.

When the door opened, the over‑sixty‑year‑old Director Bao stepped out with a cheerful smile, "Comrades, don't be so formal, and don't make such a big spectacle."

"I'm here to survey, but I can't interfere with your normal work."

"Alright then, I won't go upstairs. I'm here today to survey your investment‑attraction projects and also to hear your plans."

"Fine, coming with me are Director Jiang of the Financial Office and Provincial Branch President Yan of ICBC, along with their party."

Zhao Nanxing quickly said, "Director Bao, you've traveled a long way; you should have some tea and rest, otherwise people will say our Lieshan County government team is clueless."

He spoke while gesturing for Bao Shuang to step forward and speak.

Bao Shuang took a tiny step forward, then Director Bao said, "No need, don't bring out those clichéd things again."

"By the way, which of you is mainly responsible for investment attraction?"

Everyone's eyes turned in unison toward Su Yang.

Su Yang, his eyes still blood‑veined, stepped forward after feeling their gazes, "Welcome, Director Bao, for your guidance, and welcome all the leaders."

"I am Su Yang, and I am in charge of our county's investment‑attraction work."

Director Bao said, "Alright, then get into my car, and let's discuss your county's development plan; we'll go straight to your current investment‑attraction project site now."

Su Yang nodded and got into the car.

This move left Zhao Nanxing and the others dumbfounded; he looked at Bao Shuang in confusion, "Your uncle's here, shouldn't he be giving you a platform?"

"Logically, even if he didn't let you board in front of everyone or shook your hand a few more minutes, it shouldn't result in Su Yang getting into the car—what's going on?"

At the same time, he looked at Jiang Tao, "Aren't you familiar with the bank people? When the bank leaders come, shouldn't you greet them, make a sign of acknowledgement? Why act like strangers?"

He saw bewilderment in both Bao Shuang's and Jiang Tao's eyes, especially Bao Shuang's, whose gaze was a bit vacant. What's happening? Yesterday night his uncle had messaged him, saying he might come down for a survey today; he was hoping to find a suitable moment to showcase that connection in front of everyone, but now it seemed aimed at Su Yang.

Jiang Tao whispered, "It doesn't matter; the leaders probably just came to see our investment‑attraction projects. Actually the bank leaders might just be tagging along to take a look, they definitely wouldn't …"

He paused abruptly at that point.