Chapter 2449

Gu Shanmin then reported to Premier Nan once more on everything Su Xinghui had done since arriving in Yanzhong. Premier Nan listened with a beaming face; clearly, he was very satisfied with the progress of Su Xinghui's work. Su Xinghui had completely seized control of the situation almost the moment he arrived at the Yanfang Group. No wonder the other side could no longer sit still.

The reason Premier Nan had sent Su Xinghui to Yanzhong City was naturally because the situation there was dire. The state-owned enterprises there were all currently mired in difficulty, and within this predicament, human factors played a massive role.

Among them, the situation at the Yanfang Group was the most severe. Previously, regarding the affairs of the Yanfang Group, relevant departments had once sent an investigation team to look into it, but the report produced by that team was tepid and ineffective. This was clearly unreasonable, which was why Premier Nan had sent Su Xinghui to Yanzhong City; he hoped that Su Xinghui could open up a breakthrough.

And now, this breakthrough seemed to have been found.

Premier Nan said, "Comrade Xinghui has only been there for ten days or so, yet he has already won over so many hearts at the Yanfang Group? Why don't we simply let him serve as the general manager of the Yanfang Group? I believe he will certainly be able to get the Yanfang Group back on the right track."

The general manager of the Yanfang Group was a deputy-department-level cadre, which was equivalent to promoting Su Xinghui by one rank. With Su Xinghui's ability, there would certainly be no problem in performing well as this general manager. However, Gu Shanmin did not hope for Su Xinghui to take on this general manager position.

The problems of the Yanfang Group were like ice three feet thick—not formed by a single day's cold. Now that their vitality had been damaged, even if Su Xinghui had great ability, this was still a mess. Letting him lead a working group to work there for a period of time to pull the Yanfang Group out of the quagmire was fine, but having him serve as general manager there would require too much of his energy.

Besides, Su Xinghui had just been transferred to the capital, and Lu Xiaoya had also settled down in the capital. To suddenly transfer him to Yanzhong City again, Gu Shanmin felt a bit sorry for the young couple.

Gu Shanmin said, "Wouldn't that be a bit too fast? Let's talk about it after some time."

In fact, Premier Nan was merely making a joke. If he really placed Su Xinghui at the Yanfang Group, he would be the first to be reluctant. A great general like Su Xinghui certainly could not be limited to an enterprise like the Yanfang Group; he was still counting on Su Xinghui to open up a new situation for state-owned enterprise reform for him.

Premier Nan smiled and said, "Comrade Shanmin, don't be nervous. I was just making a joke."

Gu Shanmin's heart settled. In fact, he now understood Premier Nan's mindset, and he also knew that Premier Nan would not easily place Su Xinghui at the Yanfang Group.

Since Premier Nan still had the mood to joke, Gu Shanmin also joked, "We also have to consider the feelings of the young couple. Besides, they are both from the south, and that place, Yanzhong, is a bit too cold. I'm afraid they won't adapt."

Premier Nan nodded and said, "What you say makes sense. Then let's leave it at that for now."

After Premier Nan said this, his expression became somewhat solemn. He said, "Comrade Shanmin, today that comrade suggested to me that we should either transfer Su Xinghui back or send another investigation team to investigate the actions of the working group in Yanzhong City, to see if there was any improper conduct."

Gu Shanmin said, "And how did you answer?"

Gu Shanmin knew that although Premier Nan did not say who this comrade was, a comrade who could speak directly to Premier Nan about such matters would certainly not be an ordinary comrade; they must be a comrade with a very high status within the Party. They were putting pressure on Premier Nan.

This made Gu Shanmin feel that there was a sense of a storm brewing. He feared the other side was about to show their true colors.

Premier Nan said, "I said that to investigate one's own comrades based solely on such baseless rumors is an irresponsible act."

Gu Shanmin knew that Premier Nan certainly could not have said only this one sentence. In order to protect Su Xinghui, he must have engaged in a verbal confrontation with his opponents.

At Premier Nan's level, it was impossible for him to use his status to forcefully suppress others. Every word he spoke had to be carefully considered, leaving no room for loopholes. To maintain Su Xinghui, he must have spent a great deal of effort.

Gu Shanmin said, "Premier Nan, I've caused you trouble."

Premier Nan waved his hand and said, "What kind of trouble is this? Comrade Xinghui is acting as a vanguard for me, charging into the fray. Letting him fall into such a situation is already me failing him. If I cannot protect him at such a time, then what is the point of me being Premier?"

Gu Shanmin nodded silently.

Premier Nan said, "Comrade Shanmin, then you go tell Xinghui to work in Yanzhong City with peace of mind and not to have any pressure."

Gu Shanmin nodded again and then took his leave from Premier Nan.

After Gu Shanmin returned to his office, he immediately called Su Xinghui. At this time, the Yanfang Group had finished distributing living expenses, and Su Xinghui was inquiring about the situation at the finance department. Suddenly, his phone rang again. He looked at the number; it was the phone in Gu Shanmin's office. He hurried back to his own office.

Gu Shanmin would not call him personally for no reason. Since he called today, Su Xinghui naturally knew what it was about.

Su Xinghui picked up the phone and said, "Uncle Gu, why did you call me?"

Gu Shanmin smiled and said, "Xinghui, what, can't I call you?"

Hearing Gu Shanmin's relaxed tone, Su Xinghui also joked with him: "Uncle Gu, how could that be? I am flattered. It is truly my honor that you can call me!"

Gu Shanmin's work was too busy, so he stopped joking with Su Xinghui. He told Su Xinghui everything Premier Nan had said to him today, telling Su Xinghui not to have any pressure and to complete his work in Yanzhong City well.

This day, Su Xinghui had already received many calls, all related to this matter, but it was this call from Gu Shanmin that let Su Xinghui know that this matter had actually reached such a high level, even alarming Premier Nan.

And Premier Nan's trust and protection of him also moved Su Xinghui. With such backing, Su Xinghui had even more confidence in this work.

Su Xinghui said, "Uncle Gu, don't worry, I have no pressure."

Gu Shanmin said, "No pressure is good. Alright, then I'm hanging up."

Su Xinghui had confidence, but he also knew that his progress here had to be accelerated. The longer this dragged on, the greater the pressure Premier Nan would face.

Su Xinghui called Liu Yunqing over and asked about the current progress of his work.

Although Su Xinghui did not directly urge Liu Yunqing, Liu Yunqing knew that Su Xinghui must be feeling the pressure and needed him to audit the problems sooner.

Liu Yunqing said, "Team Leader Su, we have already audited quite a few problems, but we still need to go to several related units to verify some accounts and business dealings. Some of these units are in other provinces, so it will take at least another half a month or more to produce a draft of the report."

Su Xinghui nodded and said, "Alright, Manager Liu, if there is anything you need my help with, just say so." ===== CHAPTER 2451 =====