He didn't like him earlier, but now, he was starting to like him. Every county leader had their own tasks. Lu Yiwei didn't see any other leaders inspecting the countryside, but Ye Huchen took the initiative to do so. On a superficial level, this was his job as the leader of the tour. But on a deeper level, he was choosing a side, and he was clearly standing on Lu Yiwei's side.
Lu Yiwei had personally given the order for all units to remove the snow. Judging from the pace of work, most of the units were obedient, and only a few units were indifferent. But this time, he didn't make any arrangements. All the units had taken the initiative to respond to his call with practical actions.
The people of Long 'an County were relatively simple and honest, which had something to do with its geographical location and landform. Surrounded by mountains, the county was completely isolated from the outside world, which created a simple and unadorned culture. The reason why it was known as the Unruly People County and Petty Thief County was because a small group of people had ruined the reputation and culture of Long 'an. This was closely related to the rapid development of the county in recent years.
Lu Yiwei originally wanted to go to a hotel, but he rejected it. Firstly, he didn't want to be in the limelight, and secondly, the Tourism Bureau's budget was tight. There was no need to be extravagant and wasteful. Choosing the staff cafeteria could also show that he was close to the people. Being an official and being a celebrity were similar to a certain extent. In order to increase their value, celebrities would donate to charity, participate in various public welfare activities, and become various ambassadors to maintain their reputation and increase their exposure. As a public figure, every action of an official was exposed to the public, and they had to be more cautious than celebrities. They had to be extra careful at all times to establish an image of being close to the people and win a good reputation. Once it was established, they had to stick to it like acting.
The group moved to the cafeteria, and the staff who were having their meals stood up and applauded, welcoming Secretary Lu. Lu Yiwei looked at the simple and expectant faces and was excited. Regardless of whether they were applauding sincerely or not, he couldn't describe his feelings at this moment.
After entering the private room, Ye Huchen sat down next to Lu Yiwei and offered him a cup of tea with both hands. He lit a cigarette and said, "Secretary Lu, Director Zhao of the Council of Agriculture had reported to me last night. I'm very excited about this news. Long'an County is one of the 100 out of the 1,636 counties in the country. This is the highest honor, the highest national honor that our Long'an County has ever received. "
"I've heard from Director Zhao that you've been very busy with this project. Not only did you use all kinds of connections, but you've also personally met with Governor Zhao. You can be said to be the biggest contributor to Long 'an County. As soon as you arrived, Long An has changed, and the changes are so drastic. It's a great fortune for Long An. "
Sun Gensheng said that he had a glib tongue, and Lu Yiwei had truly experienced it. Lu Yiwei did not like people who flattered him, but he gave him a way out in public. He smiled and said, "I've always said that Mr. Ye has a glib tongue. You're indeed a smooth talker."
Ye Huchen was only a few years older than Lu Yiwei. Seeing that Lu Yiwei was showing his friendliness, he felt emboldened and continued, "I'm not trying to flatter you, but I'm just expressing what you've done through words. You've heard of some glorious achievements before you came here, especially when you fought against SARS. You achieved great results in the province and even the whole country, and the provincial health work conference was held in Black Mountain County. This is a great achievement. What's even more amazing is that I heard that you were only in your early thirties at that time. Sigh, I'm in awe of you. "
Many people talked about SARS, and Lu Yiwei admitted that it was a blessing in disguise. Not only did they manage to control the epidemic, but they also came out on top in the province. Putting the achievements aside, more people could remember Black Mountain County and Lu Yiwei because Su Meng added fuel to the fire behind the scenes. She made him appear on CCTV and People's Daily. Therefore, to a large extent, publicity played a decisive role. From then on, he paid special attention to publicity. Hard work might not be easy. As long as he firmly controlled the direction of publicity, he could stand out from the crowd.
Hou Yongjie continued, "Secretary Lu was indeed a sensation at that time, and became a flag in the fight against SARS in our province. Times create heroes. Even if there are thousands of soldiers and horses, not all of them can be generals. Only generals with ambition and courage can break through the encirclement, fight one against a thousand, and defend the country. "
Lu Yiwei quickly waved his hand and said, "Director Hou is indeed a former soldier. Everything you said is the same. You're overpraising me. A real man doesn't talk about his past achievements, not to mention that it's been so many years. It's not that I did a good job, but there's a united team that dares to bite the hard bone. How could I handle such a big thing by myself? Definitely not. Back in Long 'an, if we want this sleeping dragon to rise again, we also need a strong team. As long as we have a sense of mission, a sense of responsibility, and a sense of responsibility, there's nothing we can't do. "
Ye Huchen took the lead and applauded. He said excitedly, "Secretary Lu is indeed from the province. You're a good speaker. Long 'an doesn't lack a team, but it lacks a pair of eyes that can recognize talent, and a leader that can do great things. We firmly believe that under your leadership, Long' an will flourish and the people will be at peace. "
These words were not suitable to be said in public. If it reached Liu Zhankui's ears, he would think that they had to start anew. But it also sent another signal that Ye Huchen was not on Liu Zhankui's side.
Lu Yiwei did not respond and cleverly changed the topic. "Mayor Ye, I would like to give you full authority over this project. Can you do it?"
Ye Huchen immediately patted his chest. "Actually, I wanted to say this earlier. As long as you trust me, I promise I will get this project done. If I can't get it done, I will resign from my position as Mayor."
Lu Yiwei tilted his head and looked at him, trying to catch something from his eyes. He could not tell if Ye Huchen's real intention was to do something big, or if he saw the benefits behind the project. Once the project was settled in Long 'an, the related funds would be allocated from the central government, and it would not be a small amount.
Sun Gensheng said that Ye Huchen's hands were dirty, but Lu Yiwei had no way of knowing. But he was short of manpower, and he could not find anyone who could take over the project. Since Ye Huchen had volunteered, he would trust him for the time being. "Alright. I have already informed the Agriculture Department's Chief Tao. He wants us to report to him within the next one or two days. You must take this matter seriously. There have been many changes in the Provincial Government recently. While Chief Tao is still in office, you must take this matter seriously. You should be familiar with how to deal with them. You have to consider all the people in the relevant departments in the province and the city. "
Ye Huchen agreed readily and said boldly, "Secretary Lu, don't worry about leaving this to me. I promise I will do it well."
"Not for me, but for Long 'an."
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