As he spoke, the office door was pushed open. Guo Zhenbiao walked in with a gloomy face. Zhao Xiaokang was so scared that he took a few steps back. He bumped into the coffee table and almost fell to the ground.
"You are Lu Yiwei?" Guo Zhenbiao stared at him and asked loudly. Maybe he was born with a loud voice, or he was afraid that Zhao Xiaokang could not hear him, or he was trying to intimidate Zhao Xiaokang. His voice was so loud that everyone in the corridor could hear him clearly.
The ghostly figure finally showed up. Lu Yiwei sat in front of his desk and looked at the "Lord of the Land". His head was incomparably huge, and the parts on his head were all extra-large. His eyes bulged out like a frog's, his pug nose was bumpy, his thick lips were purple, and his prominent glabella was a little black. It was as if he was holding an iron bar and standing there, looking like Zhong Kui.
Not to mention his ugly appearance, a deputy county magistrate was wearing a flowery shirt, loose shorts, and a pair of flip-flops. He had a cigarette in his hand. Those who did not know him would think that he was buying vegetables on the street. He was already in his fifties, but he was dressed like this. It did not match his identity, but it matched his title.
Lu Yiwei's identity was different now. He was no longer a secretary who lived in the shadow of others, but a core member of the leadership. Even if he was still young, his position was above Guo Zhenbiao. Why should he be afraid of him? Lu Yiwei slowly raised his hand and knocked away the cigarette ash. He pretended that he did not know him and raised his head. "Yes, I am Lu Yiwei. What's the matter?"
Guo Zhenbiao was secretly surprised to see Lu Yiwei sitting there as steady as Mount Tai without any change in expression. That person was trembling in fear when he saw him and stood up to greet him respectfully. This person was calm and at ease. He turned around and looked at Zhao Xiaokang. Zhao Xiaokang immediately stepped forward and introduced carefully. "Secretary Lu, this is County Magistrate Guo."
"Oh." Lu Yiwei's butt did not leave the chair. He leaned forward and stretched out his hand. "Oh, it's County Magistrate Guo. Have a seat."
Seeing that the other party was welcoming him in such a way, Guo Zhenbiao did something shocking without extending his hand. Dong Xuebing pushed the documents on his desk and sat on it with one leg dangling in the air. He grabbed a cigarette from the table and lit it up. He took a puff exaggeratedly and said: "I heard a while ago that there will be a Deputy Party Secretary. So, it is you. You look young. Are you related to the provincial government?"
Seeing Guo Zhenbiao's attitude, Lu Yiwei suppressed his anger and said: "Mayor Guo, please sit on the sofa."
"Oh, okay." Guo Zhenbiao got down from the table and sat on the sofa. He crossed his legs and played with the flip-flops with his toes. "I don't care what kind of connections you have. Since you're in Black Mountain County, you have to follow the rules of Black Mountain County. You can't steal someone else's property the moment you come. I have always been in charge of the transportation department. As a deputy secretary, why are you interfering with the government's affairs? Just do your job honestly. Besides, you're just holding a temporary position. Why are you looking for trouble? "
Lu Yiwei had experienced the arrogance of this "Lord of the Land". He said coldly: "I don't have the final say in the transportation department. It is decided by the County party committee. You can look for Secretary Yan or Mayor Jin about this matter."
"They have agreed. I am still in charge of the transportation department. You can ask them if you don't believe me." Guo Zhenbiao said with a cigarette in his mouth.
He did not expect Yan Bugao to be so weak. Lu Yiwei wanted to lose his temper. But since he was a newcomer, it was better to keep a low profile. He said: "Since Secretary Yan has agreed, I have no objection."
"Okay!" Guo Zhenbiao stood up and said: "Since you have no objection, it is settled." Then his face changed and he said: "Secretary Lu has just arrived. As a subordinate, I should also welcome you. How about this, I will hold a banquet at Auspicious Tai Restaurant tonight. You must come." After that, he swaggered away without asking Lu Yiwei whether he agreed or not.
After Guo Zhenbiao left, he left behind an unpleasant smell of feet. Lu Yiwei frowned and waved his hand to signal Zhao Kang to open the window. He could not decide whether to go to the banquet or not.
Zhao Kang recovered from his fear and said: "Secretary Lu, have you experienced it? This person is so arrogant. Not only you, but everyone else is like this. I advise you not to go tonight. This person's alcohol tolerance is shocking. I am afraid you can't handle it. "
"Okay, got it." Lu Yiwei couldn't be bothered with him and said, "Where were we just now? Continue."
Zhao Kang was about to continue when Yan Bugao came in with a black face. Zhao Kang saw this and quickly closed the door and left.
Lu Yiwei stood up and said: "Secretary Yan, just call me if there is anything. Sorry to trouble you to come personally."
"Sigh!" Yan Bugao sat on the sofa and sighed: "Yiwei, you have seen it for yourself. This Guo Zhenbiao is like a bandit. He is arrogant and lawless."
Lu Yiwei comforted: "Secretary Yan, don't be angry. Have a cup of tea."
Yan Bugao was in a difficult position, so he continued, "Yiwei, you don't have to worry about the traffic department for the time being."
"Okay, I'll listen to you." Lu Yiwei knew that Yan Bugao had made a concession, so he had to give him a way out.
Yan Bugao continued: "I had thought for a while, and I want you to contact two more enterprises. One is the glass factory, and the other is a silkworm factory. I know you have participated in the restructuring of enterprises in the past. If you can get the support from the Provincial Government, you will be the hero of Black Mountain County."
"You flatter me!" Lu Yiwei said humbly: "Secretary Yan, you think too highly of me. I have indeed participated in the restructuring of enterprises in the past. But it was a coal mine, and it is different. Also, the Provincial Government has a plan for the restructuring of enterprises. After Eastern City is done, it will be implemented in the province. Why don't we wait? "
"I can't wait!" Yan Bugao waved his hand and said, "Yiwei, I'll tell you the truth. When I came to Black Mountain County, I promised Secretary Guo that I would first rectify the local law and order, and secondly, I would focus on economic development and double the revenue during my term. Based on the current situation, I am unable to fulfill these two promises. It is not that I am not working hard, but the environment does not allow me to do so. "
Yan Bugao's words were sincere, and Dong Xuebing could tell that he had a lot to say. But he was alone, and he was only holding a temporary post. How could he change the situation? Dong Xuebing said: "Secretary Yan, I know you are eager, but some things cannot be rushed. Although I have just arrived in Black Mountain County, I feel that without a good environment, even if I work hard to improve the economy, I will not get good results. "
"Why not?" Yan Bugao said: "There are some things that I cannot tell you. You will understand in the future. The Black Mountain County government is in a state of disunity. There is no cohesion, let alone fighting power. The City has lost confidence in this place, and there is nothing I can do. "
Looking at Yan Bugao's tired eyes, Lu Yiwei sympathized with him. If it was anyone else who was the secretary of the County party committee, they would not be able to do a good job. Dong Xuebing said: "Alright, since Secretary Yan trusts me, I can contact these two companies, but I need the support and cooperation of the County party committee and the county government."
"That is not a problem!" Yan Bugao said: "As long as it is related to the County party committee, Rongguang and I will give the green light. As long as these two companies can be revitalized, we will fully cooperate."
Yan Bugao did not expect Lu Yiwei to agree so readily. He was very excited: "Yiwei, you are highly educated, and have received systematic training from the Party School. Even if you are young, your knowledge and ability are not inferior to others. We can't do it anymore. We are getting old and don't want to improve. In fact, we want to do something, but our thinking is not open, and our thinking is rigid. We really can't take a step forward. "
In fact, Yan Bugao had his own plans. Don't look like an honest and modest person, he often did things in his heart. He had his reasons for relying on Lu Yiwei. First of all, he valued Lu Yiwei's connections. Guo Jinzhu had personally called to express his concern, which showed that their relationship was not ordinary. Also, Yan Bugao had many connections, and he had connections with the provincial government. If he did not make full use of these resources, it would be a waste.
Furthermore, he valued Lu Yiwei's courage. He had reached the Deputy Secretary position at such a young age. If he was not outstanding, he would not be promoted so quickly. Young people were aggressive, and Yan Bugao did not expect him to succeed. But if he succeeded, it would still be a political achievement. He could also use this opportunity to get promoted and quickly get out of this godforsaken place.
Also, he felt that Lu Yiwei was easy to control. The County's CEO Lin had gone far beyond his control. If he did not expand his influence, Black Mountain County would really become Guo Zhenbiao's world. If he could use Lu Yiwei to bring down Guo Zhenbiao, it would be a great thing.
"Secretary Yan, please don't say that." Lu Yiwei said, "It's my duty to share your burden, but everything has to be under your command. I feel at ease."
"Don't worry about that." Yan Bugao said, "As long as you find a problem or have a good idea, feel free to bring it up. I guarantee that the channel will be open and there will be no delays. I will talk to the few units and towns that I asked you to contact. You don't have to go through me or Mayor Jin for all matters. I give you this authority. "
"Then I will respectfully accept." Lu Yiwei did not decline and said, "Secretary Yan and Mayor Jin, please rest assured. I know my place and know what to do."
Yan Bugao smiled and said, "We are all smart people. You don't have to say it openly. I have 100% confidence in you."
After Yan Bugao left, Lu Yiwei's heart was heavy. It was not that he could not guess what Yan Bugao was thinking. He was trying to use his hand to turn Black Mountain County upside down and confront Guo Zhenbiao head-on. In the end, he would be the fisherman who reaped the benefits. Once there was a problem, he would push all the blame to himself and shirk all responsibility. This seemingly beautiful but actually despicable method was commonly known as "open conspiracy." It was a method commonly used by smart businessmen. Compared to conspiracy, when everything was put on the table, it was hard to guard against small tricks in the dark.
Lu Yiwei was faced with such a huge challenge as soon as he arrived. He felt a little powerless. Even though he knew Yan Bugao's tricks, he still agreed to it. He understood the purpose of coming to Black Mountain County this time. It was to do something spectacular. Even if he might face failure, he would have a clear conscience as long as he did it.
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