Morning.
Around 9 am.
Meihe City. Dong Xuebing's Land Rover finally entered the city.
The fog in the city was much thinner, not as thick as the fog in the suburbs. In the distant horizon, the color of the rising sun was faintly visible. It was very beautiful.
"Mayor Dong, we have reached."
"Yes. We have entered the city?"
"Almost there. It is just in front."
"Old Yan, wake up."
"Huh? Have we reached? Phew … … "
"Let's go to the City's Party Committee Compound and greet the City leaders."
… …
City's Party Committee Compound.
The Land Rover stopped at the roadside and did not drive in.
The few of them alighted, and Chen Xiaomei still held the door handle to let Dong Xuebing alight. Dong Xuebing thanked her and bent down to look at Chen Xiaomei's neckline. He could see her cleavage clearly. He could even smell her feminine scent. From this angle, Dong Xuebing could see Chen Xiaomei's bra. It was a bright green lace.
Why is her bra so sexy?
But Dong Xuebing was different from Dong Xuebing in the car. He had adjusted his emotions and did not show any changes on his face.
Those flirting moments were just an interlude.
This time, they were here to ask for money!
Dong Xuebing walked in front and brought them to the compound's entrance.
The guard stopped them, and Dong Xuebing showed his work pass to the guard.
The security guard checked and let them in. Maybe it was because of Dong Xuebing's age, he looked at Dong Xuebing a few more times.
Dong Xuebing had been to the City's Party Committee Compound once. It was when he was assigned to report to the City's Party Committee's Organization Department. Although this place was not as poor as Zhen Shui County, the financial situation was not good. The buildings were old and not very high. The compound looked run-down and messy.
Money.
Without money, nothing can be done.
Dong Xuebing also knew this. But you all are poor, and we are not rich. We had worked so hard to get the funds, and you all just snatched it away. What is this?
"Old Yan, who is the Deputy Mayor in charge of Finance?"
"It's Zhao Xu, Mayor Zhao. His office is in the Government Building."
"Alright. Old Yan, lead the way."
… …
Upstairs.
Outside Vice Mayor Zhao's office.
A government employee stopped them. "Who are you looking for?"
Yan Yizhi immediately said, "We are from Zhen Shui County. Is Mayor Zhao around?"
The man looked at them. "Mayor Zhao isn't here right now. He's in a meeting. You guys can wait outside."
Yan Yizhi asked, "Can I ask how long it will take?"
That person replied nonchalantly: "How would I know how long it will take?" After saying that, he carried the documents and walked away.
Yan Yizhi looked at Dong Xuebing. "Mayor Dong, if this is the Party Committee meeting, it should have just started and will not be over soon."
Dong Xuebing walked over and knocked on Zhao Xu's office door.
Dong Xuebing waited for a while, but no one replied. He believed there is no one inside and said. "Wait!"
The few of them went to a small resting area in the corridor. At this moment, another staff came over with a frown. "Who are you looking for? Go to the first floor and wait. "
Dong Xuebing ignored him and sat on the sofa.
Yan Yizhi wiped his sweat and quickly explained to that staff that they are Zhen Shui County's government officials. In the City, Yan Yizhi and the rest dare not to do anything. But Dong Xuebing is different. This fellow is here for money, and it's impossible for him to not fall out with him. That's why Dong Xuebing doesn't care too much. He needs to show his attitude and presence first. Also, Dong Xuebing had met many leaders and even the Central Government's officials. A small City Government will not make Dong Xuebing fear them.
Half an hour …
One hour …
The meeting ended quickly. At around ten o 'clock, a middle-aged man appeared at the staircase. He went upstairs, turned around, and walked into the office.
Chen Xiaomei immediately gave Dong Xuebing a look.
Yan Yizhi stood up. "Mayor Zhao, nice to meet you."
Zhao Xu was surprised and looked at him. "Oh, Old Yan?"
Yan Yizhi often comes to the City's Finance Department for meetings, and they are old acquaintances.
Dong Xuebing also stood up and extended his hand. "Nice to meet you, Mayor Zhao. I am Zhen Shui County's Executive Deputy Mayor, Dong Xuebing."
Zhao Xu looked at Dong Xuebing. "What's the matter?"
Dong Xuebing knew Zhao Xu was asking the obvious. "It's about the Central Government's allocation of funds to our Zhen Shui County."
Zhao Xu frowned. "Let's talk in my office." He opened the door and entered his office. Then, he sat on the chair behind. "I told your County about this yesterday, right? It's not that we are not giving you the funds. It's just that you all will manage the funds first. The funds will be allocated to your County in batches. "
Dong Xuebing and the rest entered the office.
After closing the door, Dong Xuebing suppressed his anger. "Our County is in urgent need of funds now. 5 million RMB is only enough for everyone's 1 or 2 months salary. We still have other expenses and debts. This 5 million RMB is not enough. If not, we will not go to the Central Government's Finance Department for help. But now, the City Government is withholding almost all the funds. We can't even pay for our basic expenses. How are we going to answer to the people in the County? Mayor Zhao, tell us what we should do! "
Zhao Xu calmly replied. "Don't be anxious. If the funds are too tight, you all can go back and submit an application to the City. We will consider it."
Dong Xuebing looked at him coldly. "You are saying that this money belongs to the City? It has nothing to do with our Zhen Shui County? "
Zhao Xu frowned. "I did not say that."
Dong Xuebing said. "But this is what you meant. If we still need to apply for the funds from you, then whose money does this belong to?"
Zhao Xu was pissed by Dong Xuebing's attitude. "I had said that we are only managing the County. How can you not look at the bigger picture?"
Dong Xuebing replied. "My bigger picture is in our County! I need to be responsible to my comrades in our County! I need to be responsible to the people in our County! I don't need to think about anything else at all! I only know that the Central Government is giving our Zhen Shui County funds! We have all the paperwork! We are not afraid of anyone! Bigger picture? This is not how you use this term. Mayor Zhao. Our County might be poor, but no one is stupid! "
"Mayor Dong!" Yan Yizhi quickly pulled Dong Xuebing.
Chen Xiaomei and Yao Cui, who were standing behind, wiped the sweat off their foreheads.
They could see that Mayor Dong was really angry. Not only him, but Yan Yizhi and Chen Xiaomei were also feeling bad. The City Government was bullying them. But even if they were angry, the person sitting in front of them was the Deputy Mayor who was in charge of finance. He was several ranks higher than them!
Zhao Xu's face turned green as he stared at Dong Xuebing.
Dong Xuebing acted as if he did not see anything and stared at him: "Mayor Zhao, I am a straightforward person. You claim that you are looking at the big picture, but I want to ask if the City Government had considered our Zhen Shui County. They did not even inform us and cut off our funds. How can you call this bigger picture? Who is looking at the bigger picture? I would like to ask the leaders of the city to consider the feelings and financial situation of our county! "
Zhao Xu replied with a straight face. "The City had considered your County's situation and had held a Party Committee meeting. This is the City's decision. You all can keep it to yourselves!"
Dong Xuebing looked at him. "The Party Committee's decision?"
Yan Yizhi and Chen Xiaomei heard this and took a deep breath.
They had guessed that the Party Secretary or the Mayor would agree to this. If not, the City would not dare to cut off Zhen Shui County's funds. But they did not expect the Party Committee to make this decision. That means it was the City's decision, and no one can change it!
But Dong Xuebing said. "Then I will tell you clearly, Mayor Zhao. Our County will not keep it to yourselves!"
Zhao Xu was infuriated. What did that mean? You still want to rebel, don't you? You still want to go against the City?
Actually, Zhen Shui County would send someone to ask for money, and Zhao Xu had already prepared for it. But he didn't expect Zhen Shui County to send someone like this. The moment he arrived, he was rude, and he even threw a tantrum in front of him.
You have a temper?
I still have a temper!
Zhao Xu replied. "I don't have time to argue with you. If you want to apply for funds, go to the Finance Department and wait for the approval! Is everything alright? Go out! "
The City did not intend to give all the funds to Zhen Shui County, but they also did not intend to not give them a single cent. Zhen Shui County might retaliate, and it would not be good if there were any mass incidents or political incidents. That's why the City had decided to give Zhen Shui County 5 million RMB first. When the Zhen Shui County comes to ask for funds, Zhao Xu, as the Deputy Mayor, can give them some more to appease the people in Zhen Shui County. But the City will not give the rest of the funds. Zhen Shui County's finances were not doing well this year, and this was an emergency fund.
Zhao Xu had put on a long face at the start to give the people in Zhen Shui County some pressure. He wanted the people in Zhen Shui County to submit to him.
But the people in Zhen Shui County did not!
This Executive Deputy Mayor Dong had fallen out with Zhao Xu!
Zhao Xu did not know much about this newly appointed Executive Deputy Mayor. He only knew that Dong Xuebing was very young, and this was the first time they met. Zhao Xu's impression of Dong Xuebing was very bad. He could have given them a few million RMB, but Zhao Xu did not want to give them any.
He wants to wear down the people in Zhen Shui County!
Want money? Fine! Correct your attitude and then come over here obediently!
If not, don't even think about getting a few million RMB back! What kind of attitude is this?!
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