Now Liu Lihai came up with a reform plan and asked for education reform in such a high-profile manner at the meeting, which suddenly hurt Liu Shouwang's heart that had just calmed down after the failure of the reform. Besides, he had just transferred Ruolan to a primary school in Lin County as a music teacher. If Liu Lihai really wanted to reduce the number of teachers, Ruolan must be in violation of the rules. Ruolan, that lovely elf, had always accompanied and comforted him when he was at his loneliest. After coming to Lin County, his daily life was taken care of by Ruolan, who was in charge of the management of his room at that time. Countless sleepless nights, Ruolan quietly listened to him talk about all kinds of confusion and difficulties when he came to Lin County. He himself did not know how they had come to be together, or how they could not part from each other. Later, reason told him that he could not let Ruolan continue to stay by his side, so sooner or later something would happen. Therefore, he asked Gu Desheng to arrange for Ruolan to be a music teacher in Lin County. If Liu Lihai's education reform was to be implemented, Ruolan, who had just been a teacher for a few days, would lose her job again. How could he face Ruolan's eyes that trusted and relied on him so much? This was another reason why he opposed Liu Lihai's reform.
As soon as Liu Shouwang's words fell, Shi Zhilin opened his mouth to speak. He said, "I support Magistrate Liu to carry out an education reform. The education problem in Lin County has been rotten to the bone. If we don't change, how can we be worthy of the two lives that have just been lost? How can we be worthy of the children in the countryside who are eager to go to school? How can we be worthy of the power in our hands? It's time for reform. The education in Lin County has been constantly having problems over the years. If there is another mass poisoning of students, if there is another teacher who goes to Beijing to petition, I'm afraid we can't bear the responsibility. And I personally think that Magistrate Liu, who has just come to Lin County, is young, energetic, and the most important thing is that he has no interest disputes in Lin County. Such a person can be fair and just, and has enough power to implement education reform. "
Shi Zhilin, who rarely spoke at meetings, made everyone's eyes turn to him. Liu Shouwang didn't expect that Shi Zhilin would publicly support Liu Lihai. Liu Lihai also didn't expect Shi Zhilin to speak up for him. Gong Daojin's gaze was fixed on Shi Zhilin. Although he didn't say anything, it didn't mean that he had nothing to say. Instead, he had been wondering why Liu Lihai had not discussed such an important matter with him in private. Why did Liu Shouwang oppose the reform? Also, Shi Zhilin, who rarely expressed his opinions, had made a clear stand for Liu Lihai today? He couldn't figure out which link had gone wrong.
Gong Daojin didn't say anything. The other deputy county magistrates were all born and raised in Lin County. They had long been used to such a life and such privileges. Moreover, their relatives and friends would also be taken care of in various ways in the education field. If Liu Lihai's reform plan was really implemented, a large number of middle-level leaders in Lin County would be affected. No one was willing to carry out a real reform, and no one was willing to give up the benefits and positions that they already had.
Shi Zhilin's words made these local deputy county magistrates feel very uncomfortable. It was as if they were all officials for their own benefits. Although they did take care of their relatives and friends, they had their own difficulties. If their relatives and friends came to their door, it would be unreasonable for them to not help. And Shi Zhilin was a typical person who spoke without thinking. If he was born and raised in Lin County, would he dare to say this? Could he say this? Several deputy county magistrates present all refuted Shi Zhilin's words. They said, "County Magistrate Shi, do you mean that we, who are born and raised here, have all received a lot of benefits and are all people who only reap benefits without doing anything?"
Shi Zhilin wanted to explain that he didn't mean that, but what did he mean? He looked at Gong Daojin. Gong Daojin's face had been cold, and he couldn't figure out whether Gong Daojin supported or opposed the reform. He rarely expressed his views, and everyone was used to him not expressing his views. But was his statement today inappropriate? Was it too impulsive? He really felt that the education in Lin County should be reformed. He had also been in charge of education before, and he knew very well what kind of life an old village teacher lived. Besides, he came from the countryside, and his father used to be a village teacher. He really wanted to support Liu Lihai. Of course, he also wanted to use Liu Lihai's hand to see if the reform in Lin County could be successful.
Shi Zhilin was a little embarrassed. One of the deputy county magistrates, who used to be in charge of education, suddenly stood up and said to Shi Zhilin, "County Magistrate Shi, if you have a problem with me, you can bring it up in person. Isn't it too unethical to use a borrowed knife to kill someone? No matter what, County Magistrate Liu has just arrived and is young. He doesn't know the customs of Lin County. County Magistrate Shi, who has been in Lin County for five years, doesn't know the customs of Lin County? No one is born from a stone. Who doesn't have a third aunt or sixth aunt in their family? Both the palm and the back of the hand are flesh, and the tendons and bones are also pulled! Reform is shouted every year, and we can't all be disarmed and returned to the countryside for the sake of reform! "
When Liu Lihai saw the situation of the meeting, he was afraid that they would quarrel, so he looked at Gong Daojin for help, but Gong Daojin refused to look at him. Fortunately, Wu Yueying took over the conversation, and the angry atmosphere of the meeting was relieved. Wu Yueying looked at Gong Daojin, and there was no expression on Gong Daojin's face. She couldn't guess what he was thinking. She also felt that Liu Lihai was acting too rashly. Such a matter should be discussed with every leader in private. If they really wanted to reform, they should do the work of every leader, ask for their opinions, and find a way to balance interests before they could bring it to the meeting for discussion. It seemed that Liu Lihai was still a little young and had no political awareness and experience. Although she wanted to speak up for Liu Lihai, under such circumstances, she didn't want to become everyone's enemy, so she could only avoid the important points and dwell on the trivial ones, and talk about the difficulty of reform.
The discussion on Liu Lihai's reform plan came to an end amid many voices of opposition. Until the end of the meeting, Gong Daojin didn't say a word. This was the most abnormal behavior of Gong Daojin since the meeting, and it also made Wu Yueying and several deputy county magistrates speculate. However, based on their understanding of Gong Daojin, for the interests of the local people of Lin County, they unanimously pointed their guns at the outsiders. On this point, no matter how they quarreled with the foreign officials, Gong Daojin would eventually stand on their side.
After the meeting, Liu Lihai returned to the office depressed. As soon as he sat down, Leng Hongyan's phone chased after him. She asked him, "How does it feel to be rebuffed?"
Liu Lihai was still in a mood, and he said impatiently, "I'm willing to be rebuffed, and I'm willing to suffer."
On the other end of the phone, Leng Hongyan laughed. That expression was completely like an adult facing a child who had done something wrong. Liu Lihai suddenly became annoyed. He didn't wait for Leng Hongyan to speak, and he rushed to say, "In the future, I'll solve my own problems. Don't you worry about it, okay?"
"Pa!" The sound of Leng Hongyan angrily hanging the phone passed into Liu Lihai's ears. Only then did he realize that he was too emotional. He had not yet stepped onto the road of officialdom, let alone taking steps and letting go of his hands and feet. Only then did he understand that when the leader asked him to take steps and let go of his hands and feet, he was also telling him that "how to take steps" and "how to let go of things" had to follow his rules and understand his wishes. Without the leader's rules and will, no matter how big the steps and how much he let go of his hands and feet, it would all be in vain. He might even shoot himself in the foot.
Liu Lihai sighed again. Every time he encountered difficulties, he would easily sigh. As long as he sighed, he would feel a little more comfortable. Only then would he feel that he still had the space and freedom to sigh. He was still a young man who needed to constantly work hard to overcome difficulties.
After sighing, Liu Lihai turned on his computer. He wanted to vent his frustrations online. He went straight to his computer, and he didn't expect Sun Xiaomu's profile picture to light up. His heart suddenly beat very fast. Ever since they parted ways in the provincial capital, he hadn't seen Sun Xiaomu again, nor did he receive any messages from Sun Xiaomu. Of course, he didn't take the initiative to send a message to Sun Xiaomu either.
Liu Lihai asked Sun Xiaomu, "Are you busy?"
Sun Xiaomu quickly replied with a word, "No."
Liu Lihai then asked Sun Xiaomu, "Do you cherish your words like gold?"
Sun Xiaomu first sent a mischievous smiley face, then asked Liu Lihai, "If I'm not wrong, you've encountered a knot in your heart that can't be resolved, right?"
Liu Lihai was getting more and more curious about Sun Xiaomu. How could she be so smart? She seemed to understand everything and everything.
"Haha, you're really like a roundworm in my heart." Liu Lihai deliberately joked.
"I can't afford to be a roundworm in your heart. Of course, there are many people who are willing to be a roundworm in your heart. "Sun Xiaomu really didn't seem to be busy. Her messages were also sent very quickly.
Liu Lihai stared at Sun Xiaomu's words, but he didn't know how to respond. Every time he used words to test Sun Xiaomu, he was always avoided by Sun Xiaomu in this way. He still couldn't figure out whether he was in Sun Xiaomu's heart or not.
Sun Xiaomu sent another sentence, "Tell me why you're so conflicted."
Liu Lihai was moved again. He knew that he loved Sun Xiaomu. A word from Sun Xiaomu would make him feel moved, his heart would beat faster, he would guess, and he would be nervous. But Leng Hongyan had done so much for him, but he always inadvertently forgot her existence, her care, and even her passionate love.
Liu Lihai told Sun Xiaomu about today's meeting. This was the first time he told Sun Xiaomu about his work in such detail. Sun Xiaomu listened quietly until Liu Lihai finished speaking. Then she asked Liu Lihai, "Why do you want to reform?"
Liu Lihai said, "If you go to the village to see those old teachers and those children, you'll know why I'm willing to do such a thankless thing. But now, I don't know how to face the officials of Lin County, and how to untie those entangled ropes of interests. "
Sun Xiaomu was silent for a few minutes before she said to Liu Lihai, "Can you lend me your reform plan to study?"
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