On the day before New Year's Day, Chen Xing brought the heads of the relevant departments of the Municipal Government to Xingyu New Village in Nanzhou City. This was the largest affordable housing project under construction in Nanzhou City. In just over two months, Chen Xing had set foot on the construction site of affordable housing for the second time. Last time, he had visited Nanyuan Lijing and other construction sites. This time, he had come to Xingyu New Village.
The first phase of the affordable housing project in Xingyu New Village had been capped, and the second phase of the project, which had been suspended, had resumed construction. The funds from the municipal finance department had arrived in time, ensuring that the affordable housing construction could proceed on schedule.
Next to Chen Xing were Zhou Fangyu, the director of the Finance Bureau, Jiang Zhaoyang, the director of the Housing Bureau, the Construction Bureau, the Land and Resources Bureau, the Planning Bureau, and the heads of the relevant departments directly under the municipal government. The group of people went up to one of the buildings that had been capped and were undergoing interior decoration. Chen Xing warmly shook hands with the construction workers, and from time to time asked the project contractor manager about the specific situation of the affordable housing construction. In front of everyone, Chen Xing emphasized that this year, the provincial government had given them the task of building 33521 affordable housing units. No matter how difficult it was, they must do their best to complete it.
Mayor Chen's instructions were very timely. The construction of affordable housing was beneficial to the country and the people. It was an important livelihood issue, and it was a project to ensure that the people could live and work in peace and contentment. There could be no carelessness. The moment Chen Xing finished speaking, Zhou Fangyu immediately flattered him. After finishing his study at the Party School, he looked high-spirited again. Of course, that was only in front of outsiders. In front of Chen Xing, Zhou Fangyu had already put on a servile face. Zhou Fangyu's flattery attracted everyone's attention.
Many people had long guessed that Zhou Fangyu's study at the Provincial Party Committee's Party School would be a disaster. By the time he returned, Director Zhou would no longer be Director Zhou. As for which corner he would be kicked to, it was none of their concern. In any case, no one was optimistic about Zhou Fangyu, the once glorious director of finance. Most people had also heard that the Executive Deputy Director of Finance, Ling Su, and Deputy Director Yang Tianqing, had even begun to openly fight for power. No one expected Zhou Fangyu to return from the Provincial Party Committee's Party School as scheduled, and now he was sitting on the throne of the director. It seemed that Li Haocheng's incident had not affected him at all.
Did Zhou Fangyu ride on Chen Xing's coattails again? Seeing Zhou Fangyu flattering Chen Xing openly, and Chen Xing not showing any reaction, the crowd couldn't help but speculate.
Chen Xing looked at Zhou Fangyu indifferently. He wasn't interested in Zhou Fangyu's flattery, but Chen Xing was very satisfied that Zhou Fangyu had become obedient and "tactful." Zhou Fangyu had also begun to make small moves against Ling Su. Chen Xing was very happy to see this result. If he could remove Ge Jian-ming's people in the Finance Department, Chen Xing's goal would be achieved. As for how much value Zhou Fangyu would have left, that would depend on Zhou Fangyu's performance.
Comrade Fang Yu is right. The construction of social security housing is a major event that affects the people's livelihood. Every department must treat it seriously. Not only must they ensure that the project can be completed on time, but they must also ensure that the quality and quantity are guaranteed. I'll say this in advance: if any social security housing project is found to have quality problems, I will investigate it to the end. Chen Xing glanced at the crowd and said seriously.
Listening to Chen Xing's stern words, the heads of the relevant departments kept quiet out of fear and agreed submissively. By now, everyone knew that Chen Xing, the young mayor, was someone who would not give face to anyone. If something really went wrong, he would definitely take off his official hat. He would not give any face at all. Who would dare to disregard Chen Xing's words now?
The group of people inspected the project site. Chen Xing immediately worked on the site, discussing with the heads of the relevant departments the progress of promoting the construction of social security housing. After today, it would be a brand new year. In fact, everyone knew that this year's construction target would not be met. This was mainly because several major projects led by Li Haocheng were about to be launched. As for the relatively tight financial funds of the city, Li Haocheng instructed the progress of the construction of social security housing to be put on hold until the financial funds were sufficient. However, now that Li Haocheng had become a thing of the past, no one would mention Li Haocheng at this time.
We will not be able to complete the target given by the Provincial Government this year. But that does not mean we should just ignore it. As I said earlier, we must do our best to complete the target. It's alright if we can't complete it this year. We can just speed up the progress and try to complete it early next year. As for the target for next year, the Provincial Government has already issued the document. I believe everyone has seen it. I will now state in advance that the target for next year must be completed by the end of next year. Also, we are not allowed to delay the construction of the low-income housing projects that have not been completed this year. Said Chen Xing in the on-site office meeting.
Mayor, in fact, it is not difficult to complete the task. The key is the problem of funds. Everything is easy with money. If next year is like this year, and the funds cannot be guaranteed halfway, I am afraid that the construction period will be delayed again. Jiang Zhaoyang, the director of the Housing Security Bureau, said worriedly. Now that Chen Xing had put on such a show, Jiang Zhaoyang thought that if the task was not completed next year, Chen Xing might hold him accountable first. So he quickly raised the difficulty first.
Rest assured, no matter how difficult it is next year, the city will prioritize the funds for the construction of social security housing projects. Chen Xing reassured Jiang Zhaoyang and looked at Zhou Fangyu. Comrade Fangyu, next year's financial budget must first set aside enough funds for the construction of social security housing. Do you understand?
Mayor, you can rest assured that we will strictly follow your instructions and earnestly implement Mayor Chen's instructions. Zhou Fangyu straightened his back, as if responding to the reprimand of the army chief.
"Damn, when did Zhou Fangyu become so disgusting?" Some people present cursed in their hearts. Although they were cursing, Zhou Fangyu's words once again released a strong signal. That was, Zhou Fangyu, the former chief financial officer under Li Haocheng, seemed to have really turned to Chen Xing. Even on such an occasion, he did not hide the fact that he was flattering Chen Xing's stinky feet.
Jiang Zhaoyang was the only one who did not think too much about it. He did not care how Zhou Fangyu had latched onto Chen Xing's thick thighs. Hearing that Chen Xing wanted to prioritize the funds for the construction of social security housing, and Zhou Fangyu, the god of wealth, also expressed his position, Jiang Zhaoyang could not help but feel happy.
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In Lin Hong's restaurant, Chen Xing and Jiang Wan, as well as Lin Hong and her new husband, Yan Jun, sat at a table. During the day, they went to inspect the construction progress of the social security housing project. In the afternoon, they went to inspect the city's appearance in the city. In the evening, Chen Xing came to accept Lin Hong's invitation.
Lin Hong specially asked the chef to serve a table of exquisite dishes. Tonight, he and his husband, Yan Jun, invited Chen Xing to a banquet. The reason why Jiang Wan was also present was that what happened tonight was also related to Jiang Wan. Through the introduction of Chen Xing, Lin Hong was willing to transfer part of the restaurant's interests to Jiang Wan. Unwilling to sell the restaurant, but not at ease leaving it to others to manage, Lin Hong wanted to find a trustworthy partner to run the restaurant. In this way, both parties would have interests. Lin Hong also believed that the other party would run the restaurant seriously, and she did not need to sell the restaurant anymore.
After Chen Xing understood Lin Hong's idea, he thought of Jiang Wan and recommended her to Lin Hong. When Lin Hong heard that it was recommended by Chen Xing, he agreed without hesitation. It was most suitable for the person recommended by Chen Xing to take over the restaurant. Lin Hong was very satisfied with this result. In the future, he did not need to worry that Chen Xing would not take care of the restaurant.
"Miss Lin, you transferred 40% of the shares to Jiang Wan and only received two million. Isn't it too little?" Chen Xing smiled and said after drinking a glass of wine with Lin Hong, "Miss Lin, if you deliberately received less money for my sake, I will make Jiang Wan not accept it. Friendship is friendship, business is business. The deal between you and Lin Hong is between the two of you. It has nothing to do with our friendship. You should receive as much as you should, otherwise, it will be boring."
Mayor Chen, don't worry. I didn't take the two million yuan lightly. When I first opened this restaurant, I only invested four to five million yuan. Now, I'm transferring 40% of the shares to Miss Jiang at the price of two million yuan. That's not a penny less. Lin Hong smiled. Although he said so, Lin Hong knew clearly whether she had received less money or not. Her restaurant was on the seaside, in a good location, and there were many high-end residential areas around. Someone was willing to pay ten or twenty million to take over her restaurant, but Lin Hong did not agree. She only received two million and gave 40% of the shares to Jiang Wan. In the end, it was because of Chen Xing. But then again, Lin Hong did not care much about this money. The most important thing was that the restaurant was still under her control.
"As far as I know, your restaurant seems to have a good business. I'm afraid two million is a little too little." Chen Xing smiled disapprovingly. He knew that Lin Hong must have given him a lot of face. Lin Hong did not mention the value-added benefits of the restaurant. "As far as I know, your restaurant seems to have a good business.
I hope that they will not lose their jobs because of me. Moreover, I asked Miss Jiang not to change the current style of the restaurant. The layout and furnishings here were all designed by me. It has been five or six years. Everything in this restaurant is deeply imprinted in my mind. Otherwise, I would not be reluctant to sell it. "Lin Hong's face was full of nostalgia. Lin Hong's face was full of nostalgia, but she smiled and said, "I'm not in charge of the restaurant's operation, and I'm making requests of Miss Jiang, so I naturally have to make concessions on the price. Two million is a fair price. Mayor Chen, don't think that I'm charging you less. In this day and age, no one can say no to money."
"Then, I won't say any more nonsense. Otherwise, I will be the one being naggy. The two of you are the ones doing business. It's fine as long as the two of you feel that it is suitable." Chen Xing smiled and looked at Jiang Wan. "Jiang Wan, you and Miss Lin are now business partners. Why don't you hurry and have a drink with Miss Lin?"
"Mayor Chen, my alcohol tolerance is not good. I will be drunk after one drink." Jiang Wan looked at Chen Xing with a blushing face. Her face naturally revealed a kind of gentleness. However, Jiang Wan was not a woman who was inexperienced. Although she had not seen the account book of this restaurant, Jiang Wan could vaguely guess from Chen Xing's words that she had gained a great advantage. So, after replying to Chen Xing, Jiang Wan still stood up with her glass of wine. "Miss Lin, let me give you a toast."
"Aiyo, Sister Jiang, if you don't mind, let's call each other sisters. You don't have to say 'you', it makes me feel suffocated." Lin Hong also stood up and looked at Jiang Wan with a smile. Her eyes also swept over Chen Xing's face from time to time, guessing the relationship between Chen Xing and Jiang Wan. In her eyes, no official was obedient. Although Chen Xing did not have any thoughts about her, Lin Hong did not believe that he was so honest. Jiang Wan, who was in front of her, was also gentle and lovely. Lin Hong had long suspected that Chen Xing and Jiang Wan were lovers, but she just did not dare to ask.
"Then I will be arrogant and call you Sister Lin." Jiang Wan smiled happily. She, who could not hold her liquor, clinked her glass with Lin Hong's and drank it to the end.
"Sister Jiang, I thought you didn't know how to drink. Look, you drank it all. I don't dare to drink with you anymore." Lin Hong also drank a glass with Jiang Wan. He covered his mouth and said to Jiang Wan with a smile.
"I don't have any relatives in Nanzhou. I am very happy to have Sister Lin as my sworn sister. Even if I can't drink, I have to drink with Sister Lin." Jiang Wan said with a smile. "After drinking this glass, I am already dizzy."
Who asked you to drink so quickly? People like you are the easiest to get drunk at the table. In the future, if you don't have a flower protector by your side, don't drink with other men, lest you get taken advantage of by others. Lin Hong said with a smile. As he spoke, he also looked in the direction of Chen Xing. His meaning was self-evident.
Chen Xing was not afraid of being made fun of like this, but Jiang Wan was very shy. She secretly looked at Chen Xing. Seeing the smile on Chen Xing's face, Jiang Wan was inexplicably happy. She was a little infatuated and thought, "If Chen Xing does not object, does it mean that he agrees?"
"Sister Jiang, what are you doing? You are standing there in a daze. Don't tell me you are thinking of something good." Lin Hong continued to make fun of Jiang Wan. "If you don't sit down, I don't dare to sit down."
"No, nothing. Sister Lin, quickly sit down." Jiang Wan's pretty face blushed. She secretly scolded herself for thinking too much.
"Miss Lin, Mr. Yan, let me toast you two. I wish you two harmony and happiness in the future." Chen Xing smiled and raised his glass to Lin Hong and his wife. Lin Hong used to be a person in this city. Perhaps he was not very glorious, but he was also famous for a time. Tomorrow, he would leave this city. During this period of time, Lin Hong's change made Chen Xing sigh. "I don't know what people want to live for. Some do it for money, some do it for sex, and some do it for power. But in the end, they all have one foot in the coffin and can't take anything with them. Maybe it is the excitement of the process of seeking," Chen Xing thought.
After eating with Lin Hong and his wife until eight o 'clock, Chen Xing said goodbye to Jiang Wan and left the restaurant. Jiang Wan quietly glanced at Chen Xing and plucked up her courage to say, "Mayor Chen, let's go to the beach."
"Okay." Chen Xing readily agreed.
The two walked along the stone path by the sea. Chen Xing felt that Jiang Wan always seemed a little nervous beside him. In order not to make the atmosphere awkward, he took the initiative to make a joke. "Jiang Wan, you will be a big boss in the future. Maybe I will come to eat with you often in the future."
"If you come to eat with me, Mayor Chen, I will look forward to it. It's best if you come every day." Jiang Wan burst into laughter, but when she thought of the debt of two million yuan, Jiang Wan's tender and beautiful little face immediately wrinkled again. This time, sister Chu is generous enough to lend me so much money. If the business is ruined, even if I sell everything I have, I still won't be able to pay it back. What should I do? Two million yuan?
"How can you be so unconfident? The possibility of Lin Hong's restaurant losing money is very small." Chen Xing looked at Jiang Wan and wanted to cheer her up. But when he saw Jiang Wan's sad but cute face, he couldn't help but tease her. "If you really lose all your money and can't pay it back even if you sell everything you have, you can sell yourself. Maybe you can't pay it back even if you sell everything you have."
"Mayor Chen, how dare you make fun of me. I am an old woman and I am divorced. Even if I sell myself, no one will want me." Jiang Wan said with a bitter smile. Thinking of her previous life, she felt a little sad in her heart. However, that feeling quickly disappeared. Jiang Wan believed that God was still good to her. At least she met a benefactor. She was already much luckier than others.
"A beautiful woman like you will definitely be wanted if you sell yourself. Don't you know that the number of bachelors in our country increases by hundreds every year? Nowadays, the ratio between men and women is out of balance. Only women are valuable. You don't know your value. If you really sell yourself, I am sure that many men will fight for you." Chen Xing said half-jokingly.
"Mayor Chen, you said I am beautiful?" "Is it true?" Jiang Wan suddenly stopped. Her eyes were shining brightly under the night sky. She stared at Chen Xing.
"You are beautiful. Anyone with eyes can see it." Chen Xing smiled. He didn't notice Jiang Wan's abnormality.
"Then, Mayor Chen, do you like beautiful women?" Jiang Wan's face was extremely red.
"Normal men will like beautiful women. But it is best if there are feelings between men and women." This time, Chen Xing felt that Jiang Wan was a little strange. He quickly answered seriously. "Could it be that Jiang Wan is drunk after drinking some wine?"
"Mayor Chen, can I kiss you?"
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