Morning.
Around 10 am.
A construction site in the County town.
Dust and smoke filled the air, and the screeching sounds of machines could be heard. Workers wearing safety helmets were busy working. This is the construction site of the dormitory. As the Chief Commander, Dong Xuebing is inspecting the progress. He had come alone today as Yao Cui had gone to Qingshui Village to take up her post. He did not appoint a new secretary and came alone to inspect the site.
"Mayor Dong?"
"Old Zhou is here?"
"Ah, why are you here?"
"I am here to see the progress. How is it?"
"Everything is progressing smoothly, and I am supervising."
"Ok. Let's go in and have a look."
"Alright. Put on your safety helmet first. It is dangerous here."
A person in charge, Old Zhou, brought Dong Xuebing into the building and briefly described the progress and scope of the construction.
After an hour.
Dong Xuebing is satisfied with the progress.
The construction here is on the right track, and all the contracts for the investment projects had been signed yesterday. The first batch of funds is in place, and some projects had started to recruit workers. This means Dong Xuebing is in charge of two important projects, and he had gotten the credit. Now, he is only waiting for the project to be approved by the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Dong Xuebing had been waiting anxiously for the past few days. Once this project is approved, he can retire with the credit.
Leave after making a sum of money.
This might not sound good, but Dong Xuebing does not think there is anything wrong with it.
Dong Xuebing is different from those government officials who only care about their reputation. He does not want to leave behind a mess of projects for others to clean up. Dong Xuebing felt that his achievements in Zhen Shui County are real. Be it the investment funds or the benefits from the construction of the dormitory, it is all for the people. The people will benefit from it and not just the government's reputation. Dong Xuebing also felt it is not a problem to be obsessed with being an official, and it is not wrong to want to be promoted. On the contrary, those officials who do not want to be promoted must think twice. Humans have desires, and it is this desire that drives people to work harder and better. If an official does not want to be promoted, then Dong Xuebing has reason to believe that his motivation to serve the people will be affected.
Everyone says Dong Xuebing is obsessed with being an official.
Dong Xuebing's wife and mother-in-law had said this before.
But Dong Xuebing did not avoid talking about it. He felt there is nothing to be ashamed of. Desire is the source of human's motivation.
Before noon.
It's almost lunchtime.
Dong Xuebing had just walked out of the construction site. He was covered in dirt, and he looks like he had just climbed out from a pile of mud.
Ring … ring … ring …
Dong Xuebing's phone rang!
Dong Xuebing saw Li Xiaona's number and quickly answered. "Hello, Secretary Li."
Li Xiaona sounded anxious. "Mayor Dong, where are you? I had been calling for half an hour. "
"Oh, I am inspecting the construction site. It was too noisy earlier, and I did not hear you. What's wrong, Secretary Li? What's the matter? "Dong Xuebing asked.
Li Xiaona quickly replied. "It's an emergency meeting. Everyone is waiting for you."
"Oh, what happened?" Dong Xuebing still had not received any news.
Li Xiaona replied. "It's about the research base of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. I don't know why our County suddenly got involved. The higher-ups had just informed you. Hurry back."
Dong Xuebing was overjoyed. "Ok. I will be there soon."
Li Xiaona said. "Party Secretary Meng and Mayor Jiang are in the meeting room. Hurry up."
Dong Xuebing was already walking towards his car. "Ok. I will be there in 10 minutes. It's not far from here." Dong Xuebing boarded the car and drove off.
… …
Ten minutes later.
Party Committee meeting room.
Dong Xuebing looked at the closed door and entered the meeting room. The dust on his clothes was blown up by the wind as he entered. Everyone looked at Dong Xuebing, and Pu An and Jiang Fangfang were smiling. Now, Dong Xuebing is in a sorry state. Everyone can't help but laugh when they see him in such a sorry state. The tense atmosphere in the meeting lightens up.
Meng Rui is on the phone, and it should be the leader.
Jiang Fangfang looks at Dong Xuebing. "What are you doing?"
Dong Xuebing found his seat and sat down. "Hi. I went to the hostel construction site. They are still building the foundation, and it's full of dust."
Dong Xuebing picked up his glass and started drinking.
Only Ci Boyang did not look relaxed. Instead, he looks gloomy.
Meng Rui hangs up his phone and looks at Dong Xuebing. "Mayor Dong, you are here? Alright. Let's start the meeting. The City's Party Secretary Chen had called to confirm the location of the research base. He had confirmed that CAS's 503 Research Base will be located in our Zhen Shui County. He wants us to cooperate with them. "
Dong Xuebing pretended to ask. "Secretary Meng, when did this happen?"
"One hour ago." Meng Rui looks at Dong Xuebing. "This is quite sudden, and we did not receive any news about this beforehand. I had asked around, and it seems CAS had a meeting to decide on the location of the research base. Mayor Dong, do you know the reason?"
Dong Xuebing pretended not to know. "I don't know."
Zhang Wanshui looks at Dong Xuebing. "You didn't even hear about this?"
Dong Xuebing replied. "No. No one knows about this. How can I know about this beforehand? I was still at the construction site just now. If Secretary Li did not call me, I will also not know about this. "Dong Xuebing pretended to be puzzled." Why did they choose our County? It's a bit sudden. "
Jiang Fangfang said calmly, "It doesn't matter if it's sudden or not. The location has already been decided, and everyone has already discussed the construction of the research base. We will definitely cooperate well. Whether it's our responsibility to the country or the County's technological development, the completion of this research base is of great significance. Secretary Meng and I had already communicated with our comrades from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Other than some confidential matters that need to be supervised by our comrades from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the rest of the construction and communication issues will be handled by our County. This is a heavy responsibility, and I hope everyone will take this seriously."
Jian Xiangrong asked. "I heard they are arriving soon?"
"The CAS's staff is on the plane and will be arriving in the afternoon." Meng Rui replied. "The Provincial Academy of Sciences will be in charge of the transportation."
Ci Boyang asked. "Is it Qingshui Village?"
Jiang Fangfang replied. "Qingshui Village, the foot of the mountain."
Ci Boyang was still brooding. "Since they have confirmed the location, they must have done some research beforehand, right?"
"It should be a secret survey. If not, why is there no news about it?" Pu An replied. "All the projects are confidential, and the location of the research base must be kept confidential."
Meng Rui interrupted. "Let's not talk about this. Let's talk about the work. Mayor Dong, you are in charge of the Technology Department now, and your responsibilities are not small. I heard something happened to your body a few days ago? You took the initiative to leave and went to the hospital? "
Dong Xuebing immediately replied. "I was too busy with the investment fair and could not recover. After a few days of treatment and rest, I had fully recovered. Don't worry, I will do my best to complete this research base."
One moment, he took the initiative to leave.
The next, he took the initiative to leave.
Dong Xuebing changed faster than anyone else.
Jiang Fangfang looked at Dong Xuebing. "You will have to work hard these few days."
Dong Xuebing laughed. "It's my duty. We are the people's servants."
Pu An, Chu Peng, Jian Xiangrong, and the rest of the Jiang faction laughed.
Meng Rui's expression is calm, but he is happy and excited. This is because he can see the future of Zhen Shui County and the political capital he had accumulated. He will benefit from the investment and the establishment of the research base. Although this area is under the jurisdiction of the County Government, as the Party's leader and the County's Party Committee's leader, Meng Rui will also be in charge of this research base. This will be one of his political achievements in the future. Meng Rui does not believe Dong Xuebing said he does not know about this. He knew Dong Xuebing had set up Ci Boyang, but this does not affect Meng Rui's personal benefits. That's why Meng Rui closed one eye and admired Dong Xuebing more. If Meng Rui had a choice again, he will still agree with Dong Xuebing and Ci Boyang's arrangement. If Meng Rui were to choose again, he will still agree with Dong Xuebing and Ci Boyang's arrangement. If Dong Xuebing does not hand over the technology to the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dong Xuebing will not help them, and they will not be able to get this research base.
"This mission is very heavy, and the nature of the mission is also very heavy." Meng Rui said. "I think we should set up a team to coordinate with the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Mayor Dong, are you going to be the team leader?" Dong Xuebing is in charge of the technology, and it's natural for him to be the team leader.
Dong Xuebing immediately replied. "I promise I will complete this task."
"You should also arrange to welcome the people from the Chinese Academy of Sciences in the afternoon. Alright. Meeting adjourned." Meng Rui said.
After the meeting ended, many people looked at Dong Xuebing. Many of them were shocked by Dong Xuebing's capabilities. Previously, when Dong Xuebing got 50 million RMB from the Central Government, they were not impressed. But after this incident, everyone started to have doubts about Dong Xuebing's background.
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