Chapter 958

Su Yang said: "This matter naturally has people from the Public Security Bureau to investigate; we don't need to be too concerned. If they want me to bear some responsibility, then I will bear it."

"How is the investment promotion work progressing? Have they started construction this year? I want to visit this company in the next few days."

"This is the top priority of our work."

This left Li Lingyu bewildered; this is completely not County Magistrate Su's character. If it were before, he might have already gone to find Zhao Nanxing by now. But this time, coming back, he seems like a different person.

After a moment of stunned silence, Li Lingyu said: "The investment promotion work is proceeding in an orderly manner, including the planting and breeding industry bases. I have also contacted the relevant experts through various channels; I estimate that in a few days they will be able to come to our base for guidance."

"But I still think it's too much for them to finally put this hat on your head; who does that?"

Jiao Qiang also said: "Yes, if it's a problem that arose during construction, whether someone was injured or another accident occurred, for you to take responsibility, I think that's acceptable."

"This is purely because those two fools, after losing money gambling and drinking, ran to the construction site to steal things, then fought each other, causing death or injury, and only then did this series of events occur."

"Let me say something harsh: if those two ran to the grave mound that night to steal offerings, does that mean we have to dig up the buried person to bear responsibility?"

"If those two caused a scene at the Provincial Party Committee and Provincial Government that night, then shouldn't the Provincial Party Secretary bear responsibility?"

We really feel resentful, and the most crucial point is that as soon as the incident happened, we wanted to call you, but Secretary Zhang has strictly forbidden anyone from revealing this matter to anyone outside those working in the county.

As a result, we missed the best time to resolve it; although the Public Security Bureau is proactive, we can't stop the situation from worsening and fermenting later on.

If we had fully intervened at that time, we probably wouldn't have ended up with the final bitter outcome, but Secretary Zhang just keeps shouting slogans and putting on a show, only knows how to cover up, afraid of making a big deal; as a result, the things he fears most develop in the opposite direction of what he hopes for.

I originally suggested that at such a time we should have the respected elders from both sides come out to talk and clarify any issues face to face, but our leader actually sent in the armed police to intervene forcibly, and as a result, the Common People instantly became angry.

Su Yang spoke in a calm tone: "Regarding this matter, there may be some hidden circumstances, but each of us has our own division of labor; mainly we should just do our own work well."

Don't let others find fault in our primary duties; as for other things, they're not important.

Jiao Qiang still looked indignant: "County Magistrate Su, I feel that since you took office, all aspects have been targeting you; on the surface it looks like it's for work, but actually their purpose is not so clear."

"Oh, there's another thing; I don't know whether I should say it or not."

Su Yang said: "When did you become so fussy? After the New Year, people have changed."

Between us we don't need to be so polite; just say what you have to say.

Jiao Qiang said: "Then I'll say it." As he spoke, he glanced at the door outside, then walked over and directly shut the office door.

County Magistrate Su, as far as I know, Secretary Zhang is new here; on the fourth, fifth, and sixth days of the lunar new year he secretly met with Secretary Zhou, Secretary Hou, and Department Head Chen respectively.

Especially, his talk with Secretary Zhou lasted a very long time, and after they finished talking they went directly to the municipal area; as for what they did there, I don't know.

As for Department Head Chen, I heard they finished talking in less than half an hour; after the talk, Secretary Zhang's expression was not good.

At this moment, Li Lingyu said: "County Magistrate Su, actually Secretary Zhang also called me, meaning there are some work-related matters that need to be discussed privately with me."

But I also told him that I am currently accompanying my mother to see a doctor at a hospital out of town, so I'm temporarily unavailable; when I have time I will proactively contact him to report.

After saying that, she added: "Actually, my mother isn't sick; I'm just staying home with her."

In short, Secretary Zhang has a strong background, mainly because he holds the title of Deputy Municipal Party Secretary; many times we clearly have opinions on certain matters, but we can't directly express them due to his position.

Not to mention us, even County Magistrate Zhao and his few subordinates seem to lack even a bit of courage to oppose.

Su Yang said: "The County Party Secretary, upon arrival, arranging individual meetings with each County Standing Committee member—I think that's a very standard practice."

Moreover, by doing this he has already given everyone enough face; otherwise he would just stay in his office waiting for everyone to come and report work on their own initiative.

Besides, he is also the Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee; apart from our county's Standing Committee team, I suspect there may also be the top leaders from other counties coming to him to report work.

But in the end, it's still just one sentence: do your own job well and solidly, and don't over-worry about other things.

When it's going to rain, when a daughter is going to marry, nobody can stop it.

Especially on County Magistrate Li's side, you need to follow up on the investment promotion work; this may take up most of your energy, but you still need to pay more attention to Shuanggou Town's affairs.

You can't focus solely on investment promotion, ending up with a fire in the backyard and trouble in Shuanggou Town.

Li Lingyu said: "I've already made the relevant plans for this; our Shuanggou Town Mayor Comrade Zhang Lei wanted to come to your side to report work before the New Year, but you know what happened then, so he wants to make an appointment with you these two days to see when you're free."

Su Yang nodded slightly; this Town Mayor Zhang being able to come here under pressure to report work shows some of his determination. Normally, the town Party committee secretaries and mayors of all townships should be lining up to report to Secretary Zhang Jiangbo. This person really does seem like someone with ideas.

He said: "If that's the case, then let him come later this afternoon."

I also want to hear how he plans for Shuanggou Town.

From Su Yang's perspective, it's not hard to understand Zhang Lei's thinking, because Zhang Lei watched helplessly as the position of town Party committee secretary fell to Li Lingyu.

Of course Li Lingyu was originally a Vice County Magistrate, which is understandable. But more importantly, he sees the situation in the county very clearly; all the personnel changes last year were related to Su Yang.

Now Secretary Zhang is coming with great momentum, and countless people are rushing to him. But in fact, how many people can truly cling to his thigh remains unknown.

Even if one could cling to Secretary Zhang's thigh, when it comes time to sit in a row and share the fruits, one might not end up at the front. Rather than that, it's better to steadfastly follow County Magistrate Su's steps.

At least County Magistrate Su is wholeheartedly thinking of the Common People; his work is all about the county's development. Following such a leader, one might not gain any immediate benefits, but in the long run one will certainly not lose out. The key point is that Li Lingyu's role as a Vice County Magistrate taking on lower duties is merely a transitional position, impossible to hold long-term, so later he still has a chance.

While they were talking, Ma Su knocked and came in; today she was wearing a knee-length skirt and black silk high heels, completely ignoring the attire issue raised at the last standing committee meeting. This probably also relates to Zhang Jiangbo's first day in office; this woman always likes to take the back door and shortcuts.

She smiled and said: "County Magistrate Su, hello; you were originally on your wedding leave, and we shouldn't disturb you in the county, but because of these things we have no choice but to ask you to come back."

Without you presiding over the overall situation in the county, it just won't work.

Su Yang hearing these flattering words felt utterly disgusted; this woman has already gotten Zhao Nanxing into bed, and now she probably truly wants to launch an offensive against Zhang Jiangbo, but she still hasn't given up on him. He coldly said: "What do you want?"