"Hmm?"
As soon as Li Rui walked out of the building, he saw Mayor Yu Heping walking up the stairs with his secretary. They bumped into each other. It was too late to avoid them, so he decided to go forward and meet them.
"Political Commissar Gao, Director Liu, please take the villagers and wait for me at the bottom of the stairs. I want to meet a leader!"
Li Rui whispered to Gao Jianxin and Liu Shaoxiong. Then he walked out of the group and stood on the path that Yu Heping had to pass. He greeted him with a smile, "Good afternoon, Mayor!"
When Liu Shaoxiong and Gao Jianxin heard the title "Mayor", they were both frightened. They looked at each other and could see the deep awe in each other's eyes. They didn't dare to delay and hurriedly led the villagers down the stairs. The two were shocked. This Deputy County Magistrate Li was really powerful. Not only could he easily intimidate the cadres of the municipal government, but he could also greet the mayor directly. Even the Secretary of the County Magistrate Li did not have this ability. Tut tut, this County Magistrate Li was really amazing!
Yu Heping did not expect to meet Li Rui here. He was slightly surprised when he saw him. Then he stopped and said with a fake smile, "Li Rui, what are you doing in the municipal government?"
Yu Heping's career in the past few years could be described as "ordinary." First, he was promoted from "acting mayor" to "mayor." Then, as the Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, Song Chaoyang, became more powerful, he did not have the ability to compete with him. He could only stay in the municipal government and live a humble life. Fortunately, Song Chaoyang did not put too much pressure on him, so he walked down the path calmly.
In the past few years, Song Chaoyang's "Five One Projects" in the city had been completed one after another. The newly built big park was not that big of a deal. However, the upgrading of the Municipal Psychoneurology Medical Center to the "Seventh Provincial People's Hospital" and the upgrading of the Municipal Conservatory of Music and Art to the "Shannan Conservatory of Music and Art" had greatly enhanced the medical and educational strength and level of Qingyang City. In addition, Song Chaoyang promoted the establishment of the Qingyang Branch of Shannan Agricultural University and the establishment of the "Xinghua University" invested by the Malaysian patriotic overseas Chinese Huang Family. The educational strength of Qingyang City, which was ranked last in the province, was one of the top cities in the province. Because of this, Song Chaoyang's voice was very high among the cadres in the province...... Everyone said that he was expected to be a deputy provincial leader in the province after his term....
While Song Chaoyang had made so many great achievements, Yu Heping, as his deputy, had more or less contributed, even if he did not do anything. At the very least, he had the credit of cooperating with him. Yu Heping also felt that if Song Chaoyang could be promoted, even if he did not have the capital to be promoted, he would still be able to take over the position of Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee left by Song Chaoyang. Therefore, under Old Yu's ordinary working life, there was a heart that was not ordinary.
When Li Rui heard Yu Heping's question, he did not hide or even lie in front of him. That was meaningless. What could be hidden from this old fox in front of him? It was better to tell the truth. Anyway, this kind of thing was not a big deal in his mind. He told him that the farmers who lost their land in the county came to the municipal government to complain, and that he was ordered to come and take them back.
Yu Heping sneered and said, "Isn't Fang Qingyun favored by your boss? I thought he was very capable. It turns out that he is just a good-for-nothing!"
When Li Rui heard this, he could not refute. In this matter, Fang Qingyun could not escape from responsibility. Regardless of how the former county magistrate Chen Kui and Hu Zhixin covered up the inside story, Fang Qingyun, as the Secretary of the County Party Committee, did not know about this matter. This showed that he was not qualified. He also had a problem controlling his subordinates in the county, especially the latter. He had to go back and remind him. He responded vaguely, "How should I say this? There are many things at the grassroots level. Even the Secretary of the County Party Committee cannot completely control everything. There are some people who are deceived."
Yu Heping snorted and said, "Go back and tell Fang Qingyun that this time, I will not make things difficult for him because of Song Chaoyang. If something like this happens again, I will not forgive him."
Li Rui nodded. If Yu Heping was serious about what happened today, he could punish Fang Qingyun. Moreover, his boss, Song Chaoyang, could not stop him. Otherwise, he would be accused of covering up for his subordinate. If Fang Qingyun was punished, although it would not affect his promotion after the end of his term, it would not be good. He said, "I will tell him. I will thank the mayor on his behalf. The mayor is really broad-minded and tolerant …"
Yu Heping waved his hand and scolded, "Don't give me that. Take him and get out of here!" After that, he lowered his head and walked up the last few steps.
Li Rui smiled and quickly chased after Liu Shaoxiong and the others.
When Yu Heping walked to the entrance of the building, he looked back at Li Rui. When he turned back, he sighed for no reason and said in his heart, "Even Li Rui is a deputy county magistrate. How can I not be old? Sigh!"
"Political Commissar Gao, let me tell you. The villagers are still very afraid of being arrested. So, what I mean is that your comrades in the county bureau drive the two police cars back to the county first. I will rent a civilian car to take them back. This is to prevent them from being afraid of riding in the police cars and not dare to get in. Then, all our efforts will be in vain."
After walking to Gao Jianxin's side, Li Rui waved his hand to signal for the team to continue moving. He deliberately stayed behind and whispered to Gao Jianxin.
Gao Jianxin was already full of admiration for Li Rui. First, he persuaded the villagers with a few words. Although the words he used were simple and common, it was not something that anyone could say. Moreover, he was thoughtful and comprehensive. He made a decision decisively and resolutely, and he was brave enough to take responsibility. He was a rare good leader. Later, his performance was even more shocking. He stopped the mayor directly, and the mayor even stopped to talk to him. This was simply unimaginable. At least, it was unimaginable that a small deputy county magistrate would dare to do something like this. Therefore, after listening to him, Gao Jianxin readily agreed, "Yes, we will do as you say. Then, I will lead the team back first."
Liu Shaoxiong came over and whispered with a gossipy face, "County Magistrate Li, you are really amazing. You even know the mayor!"
Li Rui listened and laughed. He thought to himself, "If I say that I even know Lu Zhouxing in the province, wouldn't you be scared to death?"
The crowd parted at the entrance of the municipal government compound. Li Rui and Liu Shaoxiong brought Old Zhao and the other seven villagers to the Qingyang Hotel restaurant diagonally across the street for dinner. Gao Jianxin drove back to the county with the police officers.
"Director Li!"
"Hello, Director Li!"
"Director Li, long time no see!"
As soon as Li Rui walked into the lobby on the first floor of the Qingyang Hotel, he was warmly welcomed by the greeters, receptionists, and managers. It could not be helped. When he was working in the city, he went to the Qingyang Hotel every two to three days. Not to mention the senior and senior leaders in the hotel, even the ordinary waiters and waitresses were familiar with him.
Li Rui smiled and nodded at them. After exchanging a few pleasantries, he led the villagers to the restaurant.
The Qingyang Hotel now was no longer the Qingyang Hotel of the past. At least, in Li Ruixin's eyes, it had changed. The general manager of the hotel, Dong Jieyu, had been transferred to the Municipal State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission as the deputy director. Although he knew the new general manager, it was only on the level of nodding and shaking hands. He was still very distant from the new general manager. The deputy general manager, Li Xiaoyue, was no longer in the hotel. She was now the general manager of the second five-star hotel in Qingyang City, which was jointly invested and built by the Qingyang Hotel, the Dongxing International Hotel Management Group, and the Municipal Urban Construction Group.
The departure of these two key figures caused Li Rui's impression of the Qingyang Hotel to change. In the past, he almost treated the Qingyang Hotel as his home. Now, he had returned to his initial feelings of being a reception unit in the city.
Li Rui rushed to the restaurant and casually found a large private room. He sat with everyone and ordered some food and wine. After waiting for a while, the food and wine were served one after another. He invited everyone to eat and drink.
Liu Shaoxiong saw that Li Rui only drank water and did not eat, so he advised him: "County Magistrate Li, it is almost 5 pm. It will take at least an hour to get back to the county. You should eat something."
Li Rui did not eat because he was not hungry. At noon, he ate and drank with Bo Yuxue until 1: 30 pm. Because of the villagers' complaint, his stomach was burning. How could he eat? But when he heard Liu Shaoxiong's words and saw that the villagers were looking at him cautiously, he picked up his chopsticks and said with a smile: "Everyone, eat more. Don't be shy." After he finished speaking, he picked up a piece of fish and put it on the plate of Mr. Zhao, who was sitting next to him.
Mr. Zhao was flattered. He looked at Li Rui incredulously and said in a daze: "Oh my god, the Deputy County Magistrate is putting food on my plate!"
At the beginning of the meal, all the villagers, including Mr. Zhao, were nervous when they sat together with Li Rui, the Deputy County Magistrate. But after Li Rui did this, all the villagers relaxed. They all looked at Li Rui as if he was one of them. Then, Li Rui took the initiative to drink. After everyone drank, they happily called each other brothers.
Zhao Laohan's face was flushed with alcohol, and soon his neck was red. He grabbed Li Rui's arm with his big hand and shouted, "County Magistrate Li, I'm completely convinced by you today. I'll definitely go back with you. If the compensation is enough this time, I will not cause trouble in the future. That's all I have said today. If I don't keep my words, then I am a bastard. "
Li Rui smiled and toasted him: "With your words, when we go back today, even if Hu Zhixin doesn't compensate you, I will personally compensate you first."
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