Chapter 468

Su Xinghui smiled and said, "No matter how good a policy is, it's impossible to satisfy everyone. There will always be a few individuals who feel dissatisfied; their demands are always hard to meet."

Zhang Kaishan said, "Then tell me, what kind of people are dissatisfied, what kind of demands did they raise, and how did you solve them?"

Su Xinghui then told Zhang Kaishan about how Hu Chengxi had made exorbitant demands during the land acquisition for the Yongfeng Beverage Factory, and what methods he used to make Hu Chengxi comply.

Zhang Kaishan laughed heartily upon hearing this, as if all the fatigue from his work had been swept away.

After laughing, Zhang Kaishan said seriously, "You handled this matter very well. Actually, if you had told me that every single person was satisfied and no one had raised any different opinions, I wouldn't have believed it, because such things are impossible. I have also worked at the rural grassroots level and understand the countryside too well."

Zhang Kaishan had a thoughtful expression, as if something had been recalled: "Actually, since ancient times, Meng Hu Ling has been a place with a fierce folk culture, known as 'poor mountains and evil waters produce unruly people.' Many cadres view it as a place to avoid and are unwilling to go there to work. To be honest, I was quite worried when you were there. I am very satisfied that you were able to resolve this matter so well."

Su Xinghui said, "The people of Meng Hu Ling do indeed have a fierce folk culture, which really tests a cadre's governing experience and wisdom. You can't just be rigid, and you can't just be soft; you must combine rigidity and flexibility. Of course, the most important thing is to be genuinely good for the people and to be fair in handling matters; then the people will naturally be convinced."

Zhang Kaishan nodded and said, "You said it very well. You handled this Hu Chengxi matter you just mentioned very well. If it were me, I might not have handled it as well as you did. It seems I have many things to learn from you too!"

Su Xinghui said, "Uncle Zhang, you overstate it!"

Zhang Kaishan smiled and said, "With you in Meng Hu Ling, I am completely at ease."

Su Xinghui said, "Uncle Zhang, the burden on your shoulders is also quite heavy now; it's good that I can share some of your worries."

Zhang Kaishan's expression became solemn: "The work in the county is indeed quite a lot now, especially the flood control work. I don't dare to take it lightly at all; the pressure is truly not small."

Su Xinghui said, "Uncle Zhang, everything in the county will get better in the future, and your work will surely become easier and easier."

Zhang Kaishan smiled and said, "Good, I hope everything can be as you say."

Su Xinghui then stood up to say goodbye, "Alright then, Uncle Zhang, I'll be going now, you get some rest early!"

When leaving, Zhang Cheng saw Su Xinghui to the door and said to him, "Xinghui, let's get together tomorrow afternoon."

Su Xinghui nodded with a smile, "Sure!"

After going downstairs, Su Xinghui met Jian Mingli on the way out of the county committee compound. She was jogging. He called out, "Minister Jian." When Jian Mingli saw it was him, she stopped and said, "It's Little Su. When did you get back? Where are you coming from?"

Su Xinghui said, "I got back this afternoon. I just went to County Head Zhang's house to report on work. It's such a hot day, and you're still running at night?"

Jian Mingli smiled and said, "I'm used to running for a while every night; if I don't run for a while on any given day, I feel uncomfortable. Little Su, you're impressive; you were in the *Hudong Daily* again a few days ago."

Su Xinghui smiled, "Just good luck."

Jian Mingli said, "Where could there be so much luck? You have to have real things for others to write about."

Su Xinghui said, "I actually feel that Minister Jian is the impressive one. Since you came to Shangjun County, the rate of Shangjun County's reports appearing in newspapers at all levels has clearly increased a lot compared to before."

Su Xinghui's words were indeed the truth. After Jian Mingli arrived, the relationship between Shangjun County and major media outlets had improved greatly, and the rate of Shangjun County's reports appearing in newspapers was much better than before. Jian Mingli's connections and abilities were far superior to those of the former Shi Meili.

Jian Mingli smiled and said, "You have a very good relationship with the media too. Why don't I talk to Secretary Ji and have you transferred to the Propaganda Department to be a deputy minister? Then our Shangjun County's propaganda work will surely be able to reach a higher level."

If an ordinary person heard this from Jian Mingli, they would certainly seize the opportunity. A deputy minister of the Propaganda Department is a full section-level rank, one level higher than a deputy township head, saving several years of effort. Moreover, it's in a key department like the Propaganda Department; after a few years of seniority, one could directly become a member of the county party committee when the opportunity arose. Wouldn't that be a wonderful thing?

This could be considered a shortcut in one's official career. If Su Xinghui wanted to rise quickly, this path would be perfect. However, Su Xinghui still wanted to do some practical work, so he couldn't accept Jian Mingli's good intentions.

Su Xinghui smiled and said, "Minister Jian, thank you for your good intentions, but many things in Meng Hu Ling Township have just begun. Before seeing the results, I don't want to leave there. One must always see things through to the end."

Jian Mingli said with some regret, "Actually, your major is the Chinese Department, your articles are well-written, and you seem to have a natural news sensitivity. It would be most appropriate for you to work in the Propaganda Department. It's a bit of a pity that you aren't willing to come."

Su Xinghui said, "Thank you, Minister Jian. Let's talk about it if there's an opportunity in the future."

Jian Mingli nodded and said, "Alright, then you go ahead, I'm going to continue running."