Lu Yiwei thought for a moment, then stood up and said, "Alright, I'm just here to take a look. You can continue with your work."
Seeing that he was about to leave, Zhou Fanlin quickly followed him and said in a low voice, "Secretary Lu, it's not easy for you to come here. Stay for lunch."
Lu Yiwei waved his hand and said, "I have to go to other units. Maybe another day."
"Alright, I'll rectify it right away."
Lu Yiwei did not respond. He walked out of the invisible door and took the elevator downstairs. Without saying a word, he got on the minibus and left. Zhou Fanlin stood in the courtyard and waved awkwardly. He had a premonition that he was going to be in big trouble. Was he waiting to be a lamb, escape, or fight back? He couldn't make up his mind.
On the way back to the office, he lost his temper for no reason. After entering the office, he quickly dialed Liu Zhankui's number.
Lu Yiwei's mood was abnormally gloomy. The originally beautiful scenery had been disrupted by these messy things and could no longer be peaceful. He had planned to give Zhou Fanlin a chance, or to rope him in and put him in an important position. But now it seemed that he had to be replaced to prevent this kind of fly from spoiling the pot of porridge.
The original plan was to investigate two units in the morning, but the time was greatly reduced in the Public Security Bureau. Xu Changyuan came over and asked, "Secretary Lu, should we go back to the County party committee or continue with the investigation?"
"To the Tourism Bureau."
In places where the tourism industry was not developed, the Tourism Bureau was generally a marginalized unit. There was no money, no power. Similar to the Archives Bureau, the Historical Records Office, and the like were retirement units. Once in the Tourism Bureau, it was equivalent to the end of one's career, and it was basically impossible to climb up. For places with tourism, the Tourism Bureau was definitely a popular unit. As long as one didn't make any mistakes, the next step was basically to enter the Standing Committee, or at least become a deputy leader. There were also places where the Tourism Bureau was directly appointed by the Standing Committee, which had to be implemented according to the local management strategy.
The Long 'an County Tourism Bureau was located in the former County party committee compound. The office building built in the 70s and 80s looked bleak, dilapidated, and full of vicissitudes. It was a sharp contrast with the current magnificent County party committee building. The large pagoda tree in the courtyard, as tall as the building, bore witness to the development of an era.
The Director of the Tourism Bureau, Hou Yongjie, and a few staff members were standing at the bottom of the building to welcome them. They were all smiling brightly. They had never dreamed that the Secretary of the County party committee would come to the Tourism Bureau for research. To him, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. As long as he grasped it tightly, he might be able to make a comeback and make a comeback.
When the car stopped, he quickly stepped forward and shook Lu Zhou's hand excitedly. "Secretary Lu, welcome to the Tourism Bureau."
Lu Yiwei shook his hand and looked at his tall figure. He smiled and said, "Director Hou was a soldier?"
Hou Yongjie immediately stood at attention and gave a military salute. In a loud and clear voice, he said, "Reporting to Chief, China People's Liberation Army 54th Army Group Army, Battalion Commander Hou Yongjie, 6th Battalion Commander of the 480th Regiment, is here to report for duty, Chief."
For some reason, Lu Yiwei always had a good impression of soldiers. Not to mention anything else, a soldier's posture and gait were different from others. No matter how many years a veteran had been in the army, he would walk valiantly, with his back straight, his physique strong, and his conduct upright. His body exuded a unique spirit that was infectious. Moreover, he spoke straightforwardly and handled matters with competence. This was the temperament and integrity that had been cultivated in the army for many years.
Hou Yongzhi looked to be in his forties. He stood tall and straight, like the pagoda tree in the courtyard that stood proudly in the wind and frost. He had a lean short hair, thick eyebrows, big eyes, and a square face. He was handsome and dashing, in line with the standards of a handsome man in that era. When other people saw him, they would be subservient, but he didn't bow down. He was upright and outspoken, mighty and unyielding. His well-ironed clothes gave off the feeling of a military uniform, and his clear eyes released endless spirit. It could be said that this was the first leader cadre he had seen after coming to Long An City.
Huang Xiaonian was also not bad, but he was an intellectual talent. He did not care about his appearance and only knew how to work. Hou Yongjie was different. He was a man who could take on responsibilities. It seemed that Sun Gensheng's eyes were indeed sharp. He recommended a useful person for him.
Lu Yiwei nodded with a smile and said, "Not bad. You still have the temperament of a soldier."
Hou Yongzhi echoed, "Although I have been transferred for decades, I still exercise every morning. I basically never miss a day."
"That's good. Let's go up and talk."
When they went upstairs, several leaders came to greet them. Hou Yongjie introduced, "There are more than a dozen units in this building. Most of them are departments with weaker functions, such as the Archives Bureau, the Science Association, and the Seismology Bureau."
Lu Yiwei did not intend to visit them one by one. He followed Hou Yongjie to the third floor. He pointed to three offices and said, "This is the Tourism Bureau. There are three offices. I have one, the two deputy directors have one, and the rest are squeezed in one."
Lu Yiwei thought of the Tourism Bureau of Nanyang County. The scene was surprisingly similar. Ma Zhiming, who was suppressed together with him, came up with a better idea. The staff took turns to work to alleviate the problem of office space. He asked, "Is it enough?"
Hou Yongjie said straightforwardly, "Look, there are a total of 23 people in the Tourism Bureau. If we work normally, we definitely can't put them down. In desperation, we borrowed a large database from the Archives Bureau. It's barely enough. "
"Oh."
They shook hands with the staff in front of the camera and chatted briefly. They went to the director's office.
The office, which was less than 10 square meters, was crowded with four or five people. The desks and filing cabinets were still products of the last century. The maroon paint had left an indelible mark after the baptism of time. It was polished and shiny.
The desks in the past were all hand-made. They were heavy and sturdy. If they were used all the time, they would probably become cultural relics. Unlike the desks now, which were made of wood shavings and put together like toys. They were beautiful and elegant, but they could not stand up to toss. As long as they were moved, they would definitely fall apart. It was just like the current society. People were eager for quick success and instant benefits. They could not calm down and polish it carefully like the craftsmen in the past. It would be strange if they did not lose money.
Lu Yiwei came to the desk and sat down. There was a thick glass plate on it. Below it was the address book, the duty schedule, and Hou Yongjie's photo. When he was young, he was handsome in a military uniform. He was in high spirits. His eyes were firm and determined. He was masculine and valiant, which made people envious. What he regretted most in his life was that he did not become a soldier. That kind of military complex had been with him until now.
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