One day …
Five days …
Ten days …
Half a month later.
Tomorrow is the Business Fair Day.
Early in the morning, when the sky was still bright, Dong Xuebing rushed over from his house to the main venue of the Cultural Festival.
Central Park.
It was the largest park in the county and had only been completed last year. There were hills, lakes, pavilions, and green trees. There was also an amusement park outside. The park was located in a place that was close to the center of the county, so it was very popular with the people since its completion. Many parents would bring their children to the amusement park to play on holidays. Many elderly people would also stroll to the park in the morning or evening to exercise. Speaking of which, the Central Park of Jiaolin County was even comparable to Baohong City's Nanjiao Park and the province's Zhengguang Road Park.
Why does a County want to build such a high-standard park?
Maybe this is the ambition of the previous government or the leaders from the previous government.
When Dong Xuebing first arrived in Jiaolin County, he noticed that Jiaolin County's economy and culture are not as good as other County Level 1 cities. But some of its facilities are better than other County Level 1 cities. For example, the new County Party Committee Compound, which had been demolished. That's why Jiaolin County's leaders had been trying to upgrade Jiaolin County into a County City many years ago. Dong Xuebing had heard about this from his family before he took office. That's why Jiaolin County had set high standards for construction. But even after many attempts, Tig's request was rejected by the higher-ups. This rejection does not mean Jiaolin County's Tig can try again. That rejection is equivalent to giving them the death sentence. They don't even have the chance to try again.
This is also the reason why Dong Xuebing's family objected to his decision to come to Jiaolin County. Everyone felt it is a waste of time for Dong Xuebing to come to Jiaolin County. If Dong Xuebing wants to be promoted to Deputy Bureau Chief, it will be much slower than the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.
But Dong Xuebing still came to Jiaolin County in the end.
Other than him, no one knows what will happen to Jiaolin County in advance.
Of course, if he wanted to get a free ride in the next few months, the Merchants' Cultural Festival must be done beautifully. This is a political mission. Dong Xuebing had given this order to the County Government. He wants everyone to take this seriously and not make any mistakes.
Outside the park.
Two days ago, the park had been closed to the public, and tickets were no longer sold. A large banner was hung at the entrance, with the Merchants' Cultural Festival and the date written on it. When Dong Xuebing arrived, many staff from the County Government, including the Investment Promotion Agency and the County Government, had arrived. Tomorrow is the inspection day, and no one dares to be sloppy. Dong Xuebing looked at everyone moving the equipment and tools into the park and nodded. He alighted from the car and entered the park.
"Secretary Xuebing!"
"Oh, Magistrate Dongfang, so early?"
"I just got here a while ago."
"What about the investors? More than half of them are coming today. "
"Most of them are coming by plane or train, and they will arrive after noon. There's no rush. I am here to take a look and will go to the Provincial Capital to fetch them later. The buses are ready and had arrived at the airport and train station. When the investors arrive, they will be sent back to our County's hotel."
"Alright. Thank you for your hard work today."
Dong Xuebing and Zhang Dongfang met in front of two rows of empty food stalls. They chatted as they walked towards the venue.
Lighting equipment.
Speakers.
On the rostrum.
Dong Xuebing and Zhang Dongfang can see the stage from afar.
Suddenly, a middle-aged man appeared in front of Dong Xuebing and Zhang Dongfang. That man shouted at the staff. "Not here! Move it over there! How are you going to bring down the lighting? Move it again! You! You! The speakers are not in the right position! Didn't I tell you all earlier?! What are you all doing?! Also! There are only a hundred chairs in front of the stage! How can this be enough?! Add more! Add more! I know the front is not enough! Can't you place the chairs at the side? There are no partitions on the stage! Are all of you stupid?! "
Director Sun.
This was the director Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt had called over.
"Director Sun!" Dong Xuebing walked over and greeted him.
Director Sun was frustrated when he saw Dong Xuebing. "Xuebing, I don't know what to say. These staff are too inflexible." Dong Xuebing laughed.
Most of them are not professionals, and more than half of them are from our agency. To save money, we had to borrow the equipment from them. This is the first time they are doing this, and there might be some problems. That's why I invited you, Director Sun, over. You must help us improve. "Sun Yunsheng was speechless. Dong Xuebing was still polite to Director Sun. Others might not know who Director Sun was, but Dong Xuebing knew him well. Director Sun was a stage and gala director. Many of the large-scale galas in China were also directed by him. But because he was not a TV or movie director, he was not well known. But he was a reputable person in the industry. Of course, there was another reason why Dong Xuebing was so polite. Director Sun had helped them for free. Old Sun had arrived two days ago, and he had come all the way here for free. How can Dong Xuebing not respect Director Sun?
Director Sun was frustrated. "It's not that I am not considerate, and I must give face to Sister Ci. But … … this is the first time I am directing such a difficult gala. Xuebing, Sister Ci had told you what my profession is, right? But look at me now. I don't look like a director at all. I am in charge of the lighting, sound system, stage effects, and even the arrangement of the chairs. I am not a director. " It was not Old Sun's fault. He was a reputable person in the industry, and he regretted his decision. If he knew this would happen, he should not have come. But thinking about it, it was impossible. Ci Lifen had helped him too much in the past. It could be said that Ci Lifen had helped him through the most difficult period of his life. Now, with a word from his big sister, he had to do it no matter what.
Dong Xuebing passed a cigarette to Director Sun. "Director Sun, our place is small and cannot be compared to the galas you had directed in the past. We also do not have a team for this, so … …"
Director Sun replied. "It's fine if you do not have a team, but where is the program list? But where are the actors? I did not see anything. There are not even any rehearsals. Are you all going to start the gala tomorrow afternoon? "
Zhang Dongfang heard this and looked at Dong Xuebing.
At this time, Deputy Party Secretary Wei Zhixuan, Meng Han, Mei Changlin, and the rest also arrived. They should have arrived at the gala together. Everyone felt the same when they heard what Director Sun said. That's right. Where are the actors? Two weeks ago, Secretary Dong had said that he would settle all the performers. But two weeks had passed, and tomorrow is the Cultural Festival Gala. They did not even get to see a single performer, let alone the celebrities or performing arts groups. This made everyone worried. Now, the invitations had been sent out, and the investors will be arriving from China. Even if something unexpected happens, it will be too late to cancel the Cultural Festival Gala. What if they can't get any celebrities to attend the Cultural Festival Gala? How are they going to clean up this mess? Many people had given up hope. They were no longer hoping for an unknown celebrity to appear. They only hope that Secretary Dong can find some free performances to fool the crowd.
Others were worried.
But Dong Xuebing was not worried at all.
Dong Xuebing lit a cigarette for Director Sun and laughed. "There should be someone here, but he is not here yet. He should be here this afternoon or tomorrow at the latest. Anyway, he will be here before the Gala Dinner."
Director Sun replied angrily. "How are we going to perform without rehearsals?"
Dong Xuebing replied. "There's no need for rehearsals. At most, we will let them familiarize themselves with the venue. As for the performances … hmmm … let them do whatever they want."
"Xuebing, you are thinking like an outsider." Director Sun criticized, "Since Big Sis Ci asked me to help you, then I have to be responsible for your gala. I'm the director, and since you invited me here, then you have to listen to me. To put it bluntly, my job is mainly to look at the programs, the sequence of the programs, the effects of the programs, how to bring out the best, which programs are not suitable, how to intersect the performances, and how to announce the program. This is my specialty, but I haven't even seen a single actor, how do you expect me to direct?"
Dong Xuebing laughed. "Director Sun, they will be here soon."
It was not that Dong Xuebing wanted to hide it from Director Sun. It was because he does not know who would be attending the gala. It was not up to Dong Xuebing to decide which celebrities would be attending the gala. Dong Xuebing did not dare to make any promises until the last minute. What if the celebrity changed his mind on the day of the gala? Dong Xuebing was the leader now, and some things cannot be said casually. He must make sure he will keep his promise. As for why there is no need for rehearsals, Dong Xuebing had no choice. Oh, he did not pay them a single cent and still asked them to come early? Rehearsals? Must listen to all instructions? Even if Dong Xuebing is a thick-skinned person, he will not do something like this. It's too rude.
So, Dong Xuebing can only wait. The answer will be revealed soon.
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