Two days later.
Monday morning.
The sky was very blue, and the clouds were dense. They were white like balls of cotton.
In Zhen Shui County, a Chinese car with the City's Organization Department's number plate drove into the city. The person in the car was the City's Executive Deputy Head, Meng Yiguang, and the driver. The last person in the car was Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing had reported to the City's Party Committee early in the morning, and this was his first day in office. When Dong Xuebing was in Fen Zhou City, he had a better understanding of the City's situation. When he was in Fen Zhou City, even the Deputy Head of the City's Organization Department drives a Passat, and some of the more influential Deputy Heads drive an Audi A6. When Dong Xuebing was in Yan Tai County's Investment Promotion Agency, he drove a Camry worth 180,000 RMB. This is considered the most common car in the government agencies. But here, the City's Organization Department's Deputy Head is driving an ordinary 100,000 RMB car. It could be seen that not only was Zhen Shui County a country-level impoverished county, but the local city was also not rich. It could even be said that the city lacked money to a certain extent, and the entire city was poor.
"Mayor Dong." Meng Yiguang said. "I had seen your file. You are a university student and are from Beijing. You had worked in a big city nearby."
Dong Xuebing replied. "Yes. I have been working in Fen Zhou City."
Meng Yiguang looked at Dong Xuebing. "I need to warn you. Our county is quite poor, and I believe you should know the conditions are harsh. So, you better be prepared. It's not that you are not qualified, but … life here is too tough, especially in Zhen Shui County. I am a local, and I had watched Zhen Shui County develop step by step. But after so many years, there are still not many changes. Sigh … it's mainly because of the lack of resources, and we do not have any businesses. That's why we have been stagnating, and our other businesses cannot keep up. This has been our City's biggest problem. We had changed leaders several times, but no one can solve this problem."
Dong Xuebing laughed. "Head Meng, I understand."
Meng Yiguang nodded. "Good."
"Actually, I had arrived here two days ago." Dong Xuebing replied. "I had walked around this place. It's tough, but the people here are honest. I like this place."
Meng Yiguang nodded slightly. "You're right about that. Many of the local people are very simple. You'll know when you get to know them in the future."
Meng Yiguang did not think much of Dong Xuebing during their conversation. He knew Dong Xuebing is only here to gain experience and will leave after one or two years. But he is shocked that Dong Xuebing is only 25 years old. Meng Yiguang does not know much about Dong Xuebing's background, and even if he knows, it's meaningless. Fen Zhou City is too far from here, and there are several provinces in between. Meng Yiguang had never heard of Dong Xuebing's background and capabilities in Fen Zhou City. Fen Zhou City is a poor place, and their social circle is small. Why would they care about other provinces? Furthermore, Dong Xuebing's official position is not considered high. He should only care about the City or Provincial level leaders. Who would care about him? Also, it's useless even if they know about him. It's just like what Old Yang had said. Dong Xuebing's background is useless in Zhen Shui County. He will have to start from scratch, and no one will care if he has a Deputy Mayor's wife. This is because it has nothing to do with their benefits.
This is a challenge.
Dong Xuebing knew about this from the start and was mentally prepared. No one knows about him? No one knows about him? This is better! He can finally get rid of the title of the God of Plague. He can change his appearance and build up connections. This is the path Dong Xuebing had set for himself.
Half a year!
He must make a good impression within half a year!
After that, he must return with his official rank!
… …
Zhen Shui County.
Party Committee Compound.
When the car arrived, the guard had already called the leaders of Zhen Shui County to inform them. Soon, the leaders and staff came out.
The car stopped at the compound.
Meng Yiguang and Dong Xuebing alighted from the car.
A County's economic situation and development can be understood by looking at the County's Party Committee Compound. Yan Tai County, where Dong Xuebing had worked in, was relatively poor. But the County's Party Committee Compound and office buildings were well renovated. There were air conditioners, LCD televisions, computers, etc. These were the most advanced equipment at that time. That's why Yan Tai County might look poor on the surface, but it was still doing well. But today, when Dong Xuebing saw the County's Party Committee Compound, he sighed. The ground was cracked, and the walls were broken. Even two floors of the office building's windows were broken. There was dirt on the windows. It seems like no one had cleaned the place for a long time.
Canteen? This is a self-built shed!
Office building? It must be 40 years old!
Parking lot? There are no parking lots. There are a bunch of bicycles and electric scooters parked outside. There are only a few cars, and the only cars are Xiali and Ford.
This is the first time Dong Xuebing saw a government office with such a poor environment. He can't accept it. How poor is this place? He estimated that with the land prices here, Dong Xuebing's 4 million RMB Land Rover should be enough to buy the whole County's Party Committee Compound. Hmmm … … and it might even be a little rich. How poor is this place?
Since he is here, he might as well take things as they come.
Dong Xuebing was also ambitious. He also wanted to help Zhen Shui County to get rid of poverty. But he had to start his work first. This had to be done slowly.
"Minister Meng."
"Minister Meng."
Many people greeted Meng Yiguang.
Meng Yiguang nodded. "Where are Party Secretary Meng and Mayor Jiang?"
One of the leaders quickly replied. "Mayor Jiang will be here soon. Party Secretary Meng had gone to the Provincial Government yesterday."
Meng Yiguang nodded. "Then let's prepare the meeting room. We will go there directly." He said and led Dong Xuebing to the office building with a group of leaders.
Many of the leaders looked back and saw Dong Xuebing. Because there was no one else around, even if they had never seen Dong Xuebing before, they knew he was the new County Leader. Everyone held their breaths and took a deep breath.
So young?
He should be in his twenties?!
Zhen Shui County did not have much news about Dong Xuebing. Only a few leaders knew about him. They knew that a young leader would be transferred to their County and had lots of achievements. He was also very capable. But what was written in Dong Xuebing's file is not worth much attention. Rescuing people during an earthquake? As a leader, it is normal for him to save a few people during an earthquake. Rescuing people from drowning? This is also normal. Of course, Dong Xuebing's file will not mention how long he held his breath. That's why those who are not from Fen Zhou City and do not know the inside story will not know about Dong Xuebing's achievements. That's why everyone did not care about Dong Xuebing's achievements. All their attention was on Dong Xuebing's age. A Deputy Divisional Chief at his age, and he is about to be promoted to the County's Party Committee. There should not be another Deputy Divisional Chief like him in their province.
Some of the staff in the office saw Dong Xuebing and started whispering among themselves.
Dong Xuebing's heart skipped a beat when he saw the person's silhouette. High heels, light-colored tight-fitting trousers, and a slim women's blouse. Dong Xuebing did not even need to look at her face to know that she should be a beauty. He looked up, and his heart skipped a few more beats. This woman looks like she is in her thirties and has a mature aura around her. Dong Xuebing did not expect to see such a beautiful woman in such a poor county.
Meng Yiguang smiled. "Mayor Jiang."
The woman walks over. "I was in a meeting. Sorry to keep you waiting."
Meng Yiguang replied. "It's alright. Come. Let me introduce you. This is Dong Xuebing." He continued. "This is Zhen Shui County's Mayor, Jiang Fangfang."
Mayor?
This woman is the Mayor?
Dong Xuebing was shocked, but he did not show it on his face. He immediately extended his hand to shake the woman's hand. "Nice to meet you, Mayor Jiang. I am new here. Please take care of me." One year ago, Dong Xuebing had to use both hands to shake the Mayor's hand. But now, he does not need to use both hands.
Jiang Fangfang looked at Dong Xuebing and stared at him for a second. After that, she extended her hand and shook his hand. She was still looking at him. "Yes. Secretary Meng had gone to the Provincial Government. I represent the Zhen Shui County's County Government to welcome you."
Her hand was very slender and smooth.
As Dong Xuebing got closer, he could smell her fragrance.
Dong Xuebing does not want to let go of her hand. In the future, he will be working with her in the County Government, and it's not bad to have a beautiful leader. It's better than a bearded man. Hmmm … Dong Xuebing's old habits are acting up again.
"Is the meeting room ready?" Meng Yiguang asked.
Jiang Fangfang nodded. "Most of the leaders are here."
"Secretary Meng will not be back in time?"
"He had just called. He should not be back today."
"Then let's go. Let's announce the appointment first."
Everyone walked up the dilapidated stairs to the meeting room.
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