Chapter 2849

When Su Xinghui was the county magistrate, he had already conducted a cleanup of the "small treasuries" of various units and strictly controlled financial management, which indeed put an end to many such phenomena and saved a significant amount of fiscal expenditure.

Of course, he would not completely cut off the employees' benefits; the benefits that should be issued would still be issued to the staff. His strict control was mainly aimed at the small treasuries of those leaders, preventing them from wantonly reimbursing expenses that were difficult to justify, and some gray income was also reduced.

Under Su Xinghui's governance, those department heads naturally complained incessantly, but they had no other way; these things of theirs were inherently unspeakable, so what was the use of their opposition?

Conversely, because the local economy under Su Xinghui's governance developed rapidly and fiscal revenue grew quickly, the wages and benefits of ordinary employees were quite good. Therefore, ordinary employees had no resistance to Su Xinghui's strict control of the financial system; instead, they wholeheartedly supported it.

Su Xinghui understood this set of financial matters too clearly, so as soon as Wang Shangqian spoke, he understood what was going on.

He could not help but secretly click his tongue; this amount was truly not small. This single sum was nearly ten thousand yuan in extra income, equivalent to more than half a year of his salary, and he didn't even have to sign for it.

Su Xinghui said to Wang Shangqian, "Section Chief Wang, let me take another look at those forms."

Wang Shangqian did not know his intention, but since the vice mayor had given an order, he naturally had to comply, so he handed those forms to Su Xinghui again.

Su Xinghui used a calculator to calculate the money he was entitled to; it was over five thousand eight hundred and fifty. He then counted out five thousand nine hundred from that stack of money, took another fifty-yuan note from his wallet, placed it into the stack, and handed it to Wang Shangqian, saying, "Section Chief Wang, please count it."

Wang Shangqian smiled bitterly, "Mayor Su, why must you do this? All the other leaders have accepted it."

Su Xinghui said, "I only accept the money I have signed for, so, Section Chief Wang, you had better take this money back."

Wang Shangqian had no choice but to take the money back with a bitter smile. At Su Xinghui's request, he counted it once, then took out three yuan and handed it to Su Xinghui, saying, "This is the change that should be returned to you."

Su Xinghui nodded and said, "Thank you!"

After Wang Shangqian went out, he entered Bian Shuangxi's office. He placed the envelope on Bian Shuangxi's desk and said to him, "Secretary-General, Mayor Su has returned that money from the small treasury."

Bian Shuangxi said with some surprise, "He really returned it?"

Wang Shangqian said, "Yes, he refused to take even a single cent more."

Bian Shuangxi said, "Then did he say anything about those New Year fees, year-end bonuses, and the like?"

Wang Shangqian nodded and said, "He didn't say anything about that; when he heard that everyone had them, he just signed for it directly."

Bian Shuangxi pondered in silence. After a long while, he said, "You can leave the money here for now."

After Wang Shangqian went out, Bian Shuangxi thought for a while, then went out to Wei Ziming's office.

The duty roster for the municipal government leaders had to be arranged. That day, Wei Ziming called Su Xinghui into his office to specifically discuss the matter of duty shifts.

This year, the Baozhou Municipal Government's Spring Festival holiday arrangement was to start the holiday on the 27th of the twelfth lunar month and return to work on the eighth day of the first lunar month, totaling ten days of vacation. During these ten days, a mayor or vice mayor must lead the duty shift every day.

There was nothing to do on duty, but the leaders had to be present in case any emergency occurred so that the leaders could handle it in a timely manner.

The Baozhou Municipal Government had eight mayors, one principal and seven deputies. Generally speaking, the mayor and the executive vice mayor each took two days of duty, and the other vice mayors each took one day. It was impossible to satisfy everyone regarding which day they were assigned.

For example, on New Year's Eve and the first day of the Lunar New Year, everyone was reluctant to be on duty. Who wouldn't want to be reunited with their family on these two days?

In addition, some vice mayors whose homes were in other places were also unwilling to be on duty in the middle of the holiday, as they would have to come to Baozhou for that one day of duty and then go back, which was too troublesome.

Wei Ziming discussing with Su Xinghui which day he would be on duty could also be considered a special favor.

However, since Su Xinghui started working, he had never been on duty during the New Year. This was because the places where he worked were not where his home was located, so they were all considered "out-of-town," and his leaders or partners were quite considerate of him and did not make him take duty shifts.

After Su Xinghui arrived, Wei Ziming said with a smile, "Comrade Xinghui, how are you arranging your New Year?"

Su Xinghui said, "I will be spending the New Year in Jingcheng this year."

Wei Ziming said, "Then which day do you plan to be on duty?"

Su Xinghui said, "That will be arranged by you, Mayor. I will obey the organization's arrangement."

Wei Ziming thought to himself, "You really obey the organization's arrangement? Then if I arrange for you to be on duty on New Year's Eve, will you come?"

However, Wei Ziming only thought about it this way. What substantive effect would it have if he really arranged for Su Xinghui to be on duty on New Year's Eve? It would just be acting like a villain for nothing.

Wei Ziming smiled and said, "Since you are going back to Jingcheng for the New Year, I should take care of you. You can either be on duty on the 27th or the 7th; choose a day yourself."

Su Xinghui knew that the 27th and the 7th were the beginning and end of the Spring Festival holiday, so this was indeed Wei Ziming taking care of him.

He did not act coy either; he was indeed much busier than others during the New Year, as he still had to go to Hudong, Qinxi, and other places to pay New Year calls. He nodded and said, "Then thank you for your consideration, Mayor."

Wei Ziming said, "No need to be polite. Our homes are all in Baozhou, while your home is out of town, so it is only right to take care of you."

Su Xinghui said, "My father's birthday is on the 26th of the twelfth lunar month, so I would like to ask for a day off to go back and celebrate my father's birthday. I will come over for duty on the 7th."

Wei Ziming said, "Oh, your father's birthday is on the 26th of the twelfth lunar month? Then you should go back. Fine, then you can arrange your work and go back on the 26th. I will arrange your duty date for the 7th."

Su Xinghui said, "Then thank you, Mayor!"

Wei Ziming said, "No need to be polite. Your work during this period has been very solid, and you haven't rested much even on weekends, so this is what should be done."

Su Xinghui said, "Then I wish you a happy Spring Festival and all the best in advance, Mayor!"

Wei Ziming nodded and smiled, "Thank you, same to you! When you go back, please convey my greetings to the old gentleman and wish him a happy birthday!"