Two days later, Fan Rongkui called and informed him that the meeting date was set for July 30th. Governor Zhao had made it clear that he would attend. Provincial Party Committee Secretary Zhang was afraid that he would not be able to attend due to time constraints. At the same time, the Provincial Government Office and the Provincial Health Department Office would be fully responsible for the meeting. It was estimated that the General Office Secretary Zhang Dongjian would personally visit in two days.
Hearing this news, Lu Yiwei asked nervously, "Dad, will you be there?"
"Yes, I will accompany him." Fan Rongkui said, "Have you started working these two days?"
"I have already started preparing."
"That's good. Time is tight and the task is heavy. Whether you can organize this meeting well or not is the best time to test your ability. You must seize the opportunity." Fan Rongkui said earnestly.
After hanging up the phone, Lu Yiwei leaned on the chair and held his head in his hands, deep in thought. He had insomnia for the past two days. His mind was full of this matter. Fan Rongkui was right. This was the time to test himself. Whether he could seize the opportunity depended on his performance.
Why did Provincial Party Committee Secretary Zhang Bingtong not attend? Was it really because of time constraints? If he analyzed carefully, he might be able to find some clues.
As mentioned earlier, Guo Jinzhu was promoted by the former Provincial Party Committee Secretary Huang Jiyang. Why would Zhang Bingtong give him face? Time constraints were just an excuse. In the end, he was not giving him face.
Would Provincial Governor Zhao Kunsheng attend? Zhao Kunsheng had just arrived in Xijiang Province and was unfamiliar with the place. He could use this opportunity to understand the situation in Xizhou City. At the same time, he had a good impression of Guo Jinzhu. He was able to turn the tide and turn a bad thing into a good thing. Such a person was a ruthless character and worth pulling to his side.
No matter who it was, they would be facing Guo Jinzhu, not Lu Yiwei. A small County Party Committee Deputy Secretary would not be able to enter the eyes of provincial leaders. No matter how outstanding he was, he would at most leave a good impression.
In other words, this meeting was to make Guo Jinzhu look good. But then again, if he could successfully organize it, it would also be a political achievement. It would be the best of both worlds.
This kind of meeting was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the leading cadres, but it was irrelevant to the common people. It was a waste of money and manpower. What benefits could they bring to the local people if they spent a large sum of money to attend a meeting and leave?
Lu Yiwei could actually think of this, but as a leader, the most basic thing he had to do was to obey his superior's orders. Even if he had no other choice, he had to do it with great fanfare.
At the thought of money, Lu Yiwei felt a toothache. He had already taken over a terrible mess. Everything he did after taking office was a waste of money, and he didn't generate any income. Now that he encountered this matter, it was even more of a huge expense.
Guo Jinzhu said that he would support it, but he hadn't seen a single cent yet. The county's remaining funds had already been spent, and they were about to face a tight budget. What should they do now?
In Nanyang County, they could get a company to sponsor them. However, there wasn't a single decent company in Black Mountain County. Who could they find to sponsor them? Lu Yiwei turned his attention back to Pansy Corporation.
Two days ago, he was still thinking of getting Pansy Corporation to sponsor Black Mountain County's "Home of Tussahs". But now that the situation had changed, he had to put this matter aside. Should he ask for a sum of money for this meeting?
Without further ado, Lu Yiwei picked up his phone and called Chen Zhongqi. Unfortunately, Chen Zhongqi had just returned to Guangzhou yesterday. He didn't want to miss this opportunity, so he brought up the matter over the phone.
Chen Zhongqi was in a difficult position. "Secretary Lu, the county should be supporting us when there are difficulties, but our company's cash flow is tight. Also, although I am the General Manager, I still need to consult the board of directors when it comes to money. "
Lu Yiwei's heart sank when he heard this. After exchanging a few pleasantries, he quickly hung up.
After Chen Zhongqi hung up, he thought for a while and decided to report this matter to Xia Jinhe, who was in charge of Pansy Corporation. Xia Jinhe said without hesitation. "Give him 1 million in the name of the project. If it is not enough, we can increase it."
Since Xia Jinhe had spoken, Chen Zhongqi didn't say anything. He handed the matter over to Tian Jiajia and let her handle it.
Lu Yiwei sat there and thought for a long time. He sat up and called Li Haidong. "Haidong, I need to tell you something. Donate 2 million in the name of Black Mountain County's medical services. I have a use for it."
Li Haidong was confused. "Brother, did I hear wrongly? Why should we donate to them? "
"Cut the crap. Just donate. I want to see this sum of money this afternoon." He hung up.
After calling Haidong, Lu Yiwei called Niu Fuyong. It was time to ask for his help. He gave a brief explanation. Niu Fuyong said excitedly, "Brother Lu, this is good news. Are you short of money?"
Hearing Niu Fuyong's words, Lu Yiwei was gratified. "You know me well. I am indeed in trouble. If you have enough money, you can lend me some. But I have to say this in advance, I won't be returning the money. "
"It's not a big deal!" Niu Fuyong was not short of money. "How much do you need? Is 10 million enough? "
Lu Yiwei almost choked when he heard this number. "I don't need that much. Just 10% will do."
"Alright. I will send someone to deliver it in the afternoon." Niu Fuyong said. "Brother Lu, ever since you came to Black Mountain County, I have not supported you. How about this? Didn't you say that the Provincial Leader needs accommodation? How about I support a gala?"
"Really? That's great! " Lu Yiwei was still worried about how to enrich the Provincial Leader's nightlife. He did not think of hosting a gala. "Fuyong, thank you."
"What are you thanking me for? Do we still have to talk about this in our relationship?" Niu Fuyong said. "I saw a program on TV these few days. They invite a bunch of celebrities to sing and dance on stage. Occasionally, they will shoot fire and set off fireworks."
"Is it the same song?"
"Yes, yes, yes. This is the program."
Lu Yiwei was shocked. "Fuyong, you are not moving this program to Black Mountain County, right?"
"What's wrong with that? If you want to do it, let's do it big. I don't care about small things!"
Niu Fuyong's tone was shocking. Lu Yiwei was shocked. He quickly said. "Fuyong, don't joke with me. Do you think you can invite them just because you want to? Why would they come to a small place like this? Furthermore, there are less than 10 days until the conference. They have their own schedules. How can you invite them without an appointment? "
"I don't believe you. We have money. You don't have to worry about this. I will think of a way." Before Lu Yiwei could reply, Niu Fuyong hung up the phone.
Lu Yiwei couldn't come back to his senses for a long time. This Niu Fuyong's tone was too big. He was not afraid of boasting to the heavens. Lu Yiwei shook his head helplessly.
Settle the 3 million RMB first. At least it will last for a while. Lu Yiwei did not stop and went to the forging factory to inspect the work.
The forging factory had more than 2,000 employees a few years ago. After the third-tier mines were withdrawn, this place was abandoned. The meeting room was a remodeled workshop. It was big enough, but it was in a dilapidated state due to years of neglect.
When Lu Yiwei arrived, Zhao Xiaokang was directing the workers to repair the outer wall. When he saw Lu Yiwei, he immediately went up to him. "Secretary Lu, you are here."
"Yes." Lu Yiwei frowned as he looked at the workers working at a snail's pace. "Xiaokang, if we continue like this, when will we finish the work?"
Zhao Xiaokang complained. "Secretary Lu, I can't do anything about it. All the construction teams in the county had been snatched away by Guo Zhenbiao to renovate the hotel. I had only found a few temporary workers from the village. Sigh!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Yiwei did not say anything. They were all doing the same thing, and it was hard to say who was right or wrong. Furthermore, Guo Zhenbiao was in charge of an important project. "Xiaokang, do you know why I put you in charge of the meeting room?"
Zhao Xiaokang nodded. "I know."
"No, you don't know." Lu Yiwei's face darkened. "You did not understand what I meant. You even tried to brush me off. How can I trust you?"
Zhao Xiaokang lowered his head in shame when he saw that Lu Yiwei was angry.
Lu Yiwei continued, "The main venue for this meeting is the meeting room. I entrusted such an important project to you out of trust. If you continue at this speed, when will it be completed? If you can't find a construction team, think of another way. If you can't find someone in Black Mountain County, go to Xi Zhou City. If you can't find someone in the city, go to the province. I don't believe that I can't find someone capable. "
Zhao Xiaokang looked aggrieved. "Secretary Lu, the county doesn't have the money. I'm trying to save money for the county …"
Lu Yiwei did not have the heart to scold him anymore. "Alright, you don't have to worry about money. I will transfer some of it to you in the afternoon. You have to hurry, Xiaokang!"
Hearing that Lu Yiwei was anxious, Zhao Xiaokang immediately said, "Don't worry, Secretary Lu. I will immediately recruit workers. They will work overtime 24 hours a day to complete this project."
"Alright." Lu Yiwei nodded. "Tell me what you think."
Zhao Xiaokang said, "Secretary Lu, this is my arrangement. The outer walls will be tiled. The interior will be painted. The floor will be tiled. The doors and windows will be replaced. Even the tables and chairs inside must be replaced. Other than that, the surrounding environment must be improved. The dilapidated walls are too ugly. I want to build a wall here and paint some slogans. What do you think? "
"Mm, sure." Lu Yiwei said, "Let's do it according to your plan. I still have the same words. Speed up the progress. The secretary general of the provincial government will be here for an inspection in two days. At the very least, it should be presentable. Also, this is not the only thing you have to do. You have to prepare the materials for the meeting. You have a heavy responsibility on your shoulders. "
Zhao Xiaokang felt a headache coming on. He said, "Secretary Lu, I can't take it. Why don't you get someone else to look after the meeting? I'll go back and prepare the materials for the meeting. "
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