Chapter 1908

Looking at this young county magistrate in front of him who was only a few years older than himself, how could Li Zhongwen not admire him?

Su Xinghui said, "Then how many years have you been graduated?"

Li Zhongwen said, "I graduated last year."

Su Xinghui said, "Then are you a local of this county?"

Li Zhongwen nodded and said, "I am from Jinxi Township in this county."

"Jinxi Township?" Su Xinghui said, "Where is that?"

Li Zhongwen said, "It's just south of the county seat, bordering Yanglan Lake."

Su Xinghui nodded and said, "Then are you willing to run around with me during this period?"

Li Zhongwen nodded hurriedly and said, "Of course I am willing."

Su Xinghui said, "Alright, then you go back first. If I need to go out to run around, I will call you."

Li Zhongwen returned to the office excitedly. Being able to run around with Su Xinghui was simply great for him.

The few people in the office immediately surrounded Li Zhongwen and asked questions in a jumble. Duan Qi inside coughed, and these people immediately returned to their seats.

Su Xinghui picked up some documents and materials on his desk in his office and began to read. He focused on the basic situation of Chongjin County and the economic development of Chongjin County last year.

Chongjin County was considered a large county in Chengshui City, with a total area of more than 3,000 square kilometers, but the water area accounted for nearly 1,000 square kilometers. Chongjin County had a population of more than 430,000, of which the agricultural population accounted for more than 85 percent.

Due to the natural environment, Chongjin County's main industries also had local characteristics. Their most important industries were agriculture and fisheries. The main crops were rice, cotton, and vegetables. In the hilly areas in the west, there were also some tea and fruit plantations. The industry here was not developed; the former state-owned enterprises were not doing well now, and the results of their investment attraction in recent years were not satisfactory.

Last year, their total GDP was nearly 600 million, of which nearly half was the primary industry—that is, the GDP generated by agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery. The secondary industry accounted for about 40-plus percent—that is, the GDP generated by industries such as manufacturing and construction. The proportion of the tertiary industry was quite low, but this was also normal. In the current Chongjin County, how much tertiary industry could there be?

Calculating this way, the per capita GDP of Chongjin County was only a little over 1,000, and the per capita income was even lower. Su Xinghui looked at this document, feeling heavy-hearted. For such a large county, the economic situation was so backward, and a major flood was coming next year. The situation was not optimistic!

Su Xinghui was reading these materials when his door was knocked on. He looked up and said, "Please come in!"

The door was pushed open, and Nie Xin came in. With a smile on his face, he nodded and said, "County Magistrate Su, are you busy?"

Seeing Nie Xin come, Su Xinghui didn't feel surprised at all. He stood up and nodded, saying, "So it's County Magistrate Nie. Sit."

Nie Xin sat down. Su Xinghui poured him a cup of tea. Nie Xin hurriedly stood up to catch the teacup and then sat down again. Su Xinghui also sat on a guest sofa next to him.

Nie Xin held the teacup in his hands, wanting to say something, but he stammered for a long time without being able to say it. Su Xinghui said with a smile, "What does County Magistrate Nie want to say?"

Nie Xin gritted his teeth. He figured that today, whether he stuck his head out or pulled it back, he would be cut; there was no escaping it. And Su Xinghui nodding at him at noon today gave him some hope. He then opened his mouth and said, "County Magistrate Su, I am here to admit my mistake to you."

Su Xinghui's expression remained unchanged, and his face still carried a faint smile as he said, "Isn't that too serious, County Magistrate Nie? What mistake do you have to admit to me?"

Since Nie Xin had already opened his mouth, the following words were easier to say. He put on a smiling face and said, "County Magistrate, the matter of the protected animals was indeed my negligence. I must admit my mistake to the county magistrate."

Su Xinghui said, "Oh, so it's about this matter. It doesn't matter. If you know you are wrong and correct it, then you are still our comrade."

Nie Xin was overjoyed upon hearing this. He was still his comrade, which meant that he wouldn't pursue this matter. He nodded hurriedly and said, "County Magistrate, I will definitely strictly demand of myself in the future and will never eat protected animals again."

Su Xinghui said earnestly, "Animals are friends of all mankind. Protected animals cannot be eaten, and even less can they be hunted or killed. As the leader in charge of this work, County Magistrate Nie, you must not only not eat them yourself in the future, but you must also manage this work well. No one can eat them, and even less can they be hunted or killed. Violators must be strictly investigated."

Nie Xin nodded repeatedly in agreement. As long as Su Xinghui no longer pursued this matter, he was willing to do whatever he was asked.

Was it easy for him, Nie Xin, to become this deputy county magistrate? He was once a communications officer for a certain Chongjin County Party Secretary, served the secretary for several years, and later was sent out to be a deputy township head. After working for so many years and running around for his old leader, he was promoted to this deputy county magistrate. Because the work he was in charge of in Chongjin County accounted for a relatively large proportion, he also served as a member of the County Party Committee Standing Committee.

Chinese cadres can only be promoted, not demoted. He had already climbed to this position; if he were to be brought down, it would be more uncomfortable than killing him.

He had also thought clearly about today's matter. If Su Xinghui insisted on holding onto it, he, who was directly in charge of this work, would be the directly responsible person. As long as Governor Ke wanted to deal with him, no one could protect him, and no one would protect him. His old leader had already retired from the position of deputy mayor; who would protect him?

Counting on Yuan Yifu, he might as well count on a sow climbing a tree. This smiling tiger only knew how to throw the blame; those wild protected animals were his favorite to eat. Every time, it was he who requested the guest house to collect these things, specifically to please the city leaders. Could he not know that these were protected animals?

But after Su Xinghui asked, he immediately threw the blame onto Nie Xin. Nie Xin knew that Yuan Yifu would absolutely not pull him up; it would be good enough if he didn't kick him while he was down. Moreover, if Governor Ke wanted to deal with him, Yuan Yifu couldn't stop it either.

Therefore, the only person he could count on to keep his position was Su Xinghui, the direct party involved. Su Xinghui nodding at him at noon also gave him the courage to see Su Xinghui in the afternoon.