Chapter Ninety-Three: Inspection Work

  The cement plant started construction, the greenhouse began to be built, these things in Yudu District, it is impossible to keep secret, soon, Huai'an Municipal Party Committee and Government knew about it, although Yudu District has not reported yet.

  Zhao Deling had just started work when he called Xu Yunfei, who arrived at the municipal party committee quickly and entered Zhao's office.

  "Mayor Xu, you're aware of what's going on in Yudu District, aren't you?"

  "Secretary Zhao, I know that Xu Shaojie has reported it to you. I didn't pay much attention to it. In Yudu District, a new cement plant was built, and they are also planning to build 100 large greenhouses in the village below. Previously, 10 large greenhouses were built, all of which are vegetable greenhouses."

  "Uh, I also heard Xu Shaojie report on these situations. The Yudou District Committee and District Government didn't have a special report, probably because the results haven't come out yet. I think the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government need to grasp the detailed situation. In any case, this is a highlight of Huai'an City, right? Old Xu, what do you think about this matter?"

  "Secretary Zhao, I've thought about it and now is not a good time to handle this. Xu Shaojie probably wants to make a special report after achieving some results. If we don't report on the Yu Du District Committee's work, it will be hard for us to publicize our efforts in Yu Du District, which represents a direction for future rural development. If we publicize something without solid achievements and the results are not ideal, it will mislead other districts and towns. Moreover, if the Huaiyang Municipal Party Committee and Government take notice of this matter, we won't be able to explain ourselves."

  "Uh, you've thought it through carefully, but we still need to understand the situation. The cement plant has already started production and some greenhouses have been built. These two projects will show immediate results. If our estimates are correct, the effects will be visible by the end of the year. So now, let's get a grasp on the situation. I think this is what we should do: send someone from the municipal office to investigate and report back to us. What do you think?"

  "I agree with this approach, it's better to keep a low profile for now."

  "Haha, this Xu Shaojie is pretty good. He hasn't been in office for long and has quietly accomplished great things. If it yields good results, it shows that Xu Shaojie has vision."

  Huang Guangming accepted the task. He was the director of the Comprehensive Department and had known Xu Shaojie for a long time. When they first met, Xu Shaojie was still a student at Xilin University. However, in just over a year, Xu Shaojie had become the Secretary of the Yudu District Committee, his promotion speed was too fast. It's worth noting that many cadres in Huai'an City can't reach such a position even after a lifetime of hard work. Xu Shaojie was only 23 years old and already a deputy department-level cadre, although not unprecedented, but still as rare as stars in the sky.

  Huang Guangming had already known that Xu Shaojie was not simple. At the beginning, Qian Dazhi paid such attention to Xu Shaojie, but Huang Guangming still couldn't figure out the real reason. Until now, Huang Guangming believed that Xu Shaojie must have a strong backing, so this time in Yudu District to understand the situation, Huang Guangming wanted to think of ways to speak well for Xu Shaojie. Moreover, the things Xu Shaojie did were all good things and big things.

  "Director Huang, welcome! You have come to Yudu District to inspect and guide our work. If there is anything we are not doing well, please point it out, Director Huang. We will definitely make corrections."

  "Secretary Xu, Mayor Zhang, leaders, I have come to Yudu District to learn, and I absolutely dare not say anything about inspection and guidance. I think that in a short period of time, the entire Huaian City, no, the entire Huaiyang City will need to learn from Yudu District."

  "Haha, Director Huang is representing the municipal party committee after all. If that's the case, we can be confident now. We definitely won't disappoint our leaders' expectations and will work hard to achieve good results."

  Huang Guangming smiled all over his face, clasped his fists and bowed repeatedly to Xu Shaojie and Zhang Shiqiu, indicating that he was not worthy. Huang Guangming came down with a different mindset from the beginning, and he would never put on airs. Huang Guangming also wanted to take this opportunity to get close to Xu Shaojie.

  The meal was arranged in the district government canteen. Huang Guangming was surprised and delighted, thinking that the reception would be of a certain standard. Don't underestimate the hospitality of the canteen; there are two situations: one is for unimportant guests, who eat directly in the canteen, such as Xu Shaojie's experience during his social practice in Yudu District as a college student. The other is for municipal government leaders, who would not go out to eat when they come. This is the custom in Huaian City. Huang Guangming was clearly not the first type, so when entering the canteen, he repeatedly said "sorry". Xu Shaojie kept explaining to Huang Guangming that as a representative of the municipal party committee to inspect work, this arrangement should be made. The dishes in the canteen were all brought from restaurants, just changed to a different location. Xu Shaojie had previously been scornful of such practices, but they were all done this way, and Xu Shaojie was not a fool, so he would not violate the rules.

  Huang Guangming took the wine bottle from Huang He and poured wine for Xu Shaojie and Zhang Shiqiu. Hu Deyong hurried over to take the bottle, but Huang Guangming insisted on pouring wine for Xu Shaojie and Zhang Shiqiu. Sun Jianbo, Tian Lixin, and Yi Xiangyang all accompanied Huang Guangming for dinner. The driver was not planning to drink originally, but Xu Shaojie and Zhang Shiqiu both disagreed. Huang Guangming's investigation obviously couldn't be completed in one day. Although Yudu District is not far from Huai'an City, the driver wouldn't run back and forth. Not to mention how tiring it would be, it would also waste gas. Therefore, the driver rested in Yudu District, and only returned to Huai'an City after the investigation was over.

  The protagonist of the drinking session was Huang Guangming, but he couldn't drink too much at noon. After all, Huang Guangming still had to go and take a look at the specific situation. The driver also said he wanted to follow along and take a look, so they didn't drink too much wine at noon.

  During dinner, Huang Guangming repeatedly expressed that it would be enough for the district office to send one cadre to accompany them. Xu Shuji and Zhang Quanjing were busy with work, but Xu Shaojie burst out laughing and said that when the municipal party committee came to inspect their work, the main leaders of the district party committee and government had to accompany them, even if it was a big deal.

  Xu Shaojie immediately made arrangements. He and Zhang Shiqiu accompanied Huang Guangming, while Hu Deyong accompanied him to inspect the vegetable greenhouses, and Tian Lixin accompanied him to inspect the cement factory's production situation.

  Xu Shaojie was deeply moved. Huang Guangming came down to inspect the work, and he seemed very careful, as if Xu Shaojie was inspecting his work. Xu Shaojie understood the reason behind this. Huang Guangming worked in the municipal party committee office and had seen many scenes before. He made such a gesture just to get along with himself. Xu Shaojie would not refuse, of course. A good man helps each other out. At the same time, Xu Shaojie also discreetly asked around and found that Huang Guangming was still very capable. He was almost 40 years old and belonged to the type of person who was dissatisfied with his current situation.

  Xu Shaojie said it was time for a lunch break, but Huang Guangming repeatedly said it wasn't necessary. He knew the work habits of the district and town, which never had a lunch break habit, so he might as well go take a look at the situation directly.

  Huang Guangming first arrived at the cement plant.

  Xu Shaojie thought that Huang Guangming would just take a simple look and understand the production situation, and then everything would be fine. But Xu Shaojie was wrong, Huang Guangming was very serious and meticulous to an extent that Xu Shaojie had not expected. It was precisely because of Huang Guangming's seriousness and responsible attitude that Xu Shaojie remembered him.

  Huang Guangming held a notebook, and wherever he went, he carefully recorded. The cement plant had just started operating, not long ago, the factory area was not very clean, Huang Guangming didn't care at all. Ma Gong was mainly responsible for introducing, after Xu Shaojie's efforts, Ma Gong temporarily stayed behind, the matter of being transferred to work in Yudou District has not yet been settled, it should be a matter after the new year. Xu Shaojie knew that Ma Gong had ideas, if the Yudou cement plant couldn't be set up, Ma Gong wouldn't see hope and wouldn't go to work in Yudou District.

  After walking through the production area, Huang Guangming arrived at the living quarters. The conditions in the living quarters were simple and still under construction, but the workers all had satisfied expressions on their faces, revealing a sense of pride. Huang Guangming asked nearly 10 workers about their living and working situations, and made detailed notes in his notebook.

  Huang Guangming then arrived at the cement plant office, and the cleanliness and tidiness of the office exceeded Huang Guangming's expectations. It can be compared to the comprehensive office of the municipal party committee. The files on the wall were all categorized, and the most striking thing was the record of cement production data, which was clear at a glance. The time, recorder, reporter, etc. were all clearly visible. The laboratory is located on the floor above the office. When Huang Guangming entered, he strictly followed the rules and wore a white coat. The inspector was busy testing the samples sent for inspection. This task is very important, and only after passing the test can the cement be released from the factory.

  Huang Guangming finally insisted on going to the raw material base to take a look, not far away, just behind the cement plant, several trucks were busy pulling materials.

  At the cement plant, it took more than three hours to look around. Xu Shaojie couldn't help but nod secretly, thinking that Huang Guangming's work attitude was quite good after all. If he came down to inspect and guide the work in such a serious and responsible manner, those below might not be able to keep up, but some things that should be taken seriously depend on individual attitudes.

  "Secretary Xu, Mayor Zhang, I believe that Yudu Cement Factory will definitely make a lot of money."

  "Huang Kechang, why do you have such an opinion?"

  "I feel and sense that although the cement factory has just started production, its management is very much in place, the workers' enthusiasm is high, especially their emotional state is high, which is extremely valuable. The workers regard the cement factory as their own home, this situation is not felt at the municipal cement factory, it's too rare. Even if we encounter difficulties and problems, I believe that the cement factory will definitely overcome them."

  "Hehe, the employees of the cement factory are not formal workers of the state. They rely on the cement factory to improve their family life, so they naturally hope that the cement factory will do well."

  "Secretary Xu, Mayor Zhang, I feel that this is a spirit that is well worth promoting."

  "Huang Kechang, don't say that, the cement plant has just started production, and we don't know what will happen in the future. Let's wait for the results to come out before talking about these things."

  Arrived at Huaguan Village, it was already past 4 pm, the weather was very hot, and Huang Guangming's body was already drenched in sweat. However, Huang Guangming persisted in entering the greenhouse, where he saw lush vegetables growing, and his face revealed a thoughtful expression. Yu Zhihong had already become familiar with the basic management methods of the greenhouse, and Huang Guangming asked very detailed questions, including Hu DeYi, who helped answer some questions. Next, Huang Guangming went to inspect some newly built and under-construction greenhouses, and talked with farmers, whose hopeful expressions also caught Huang Guangming's attention.

  Back at the district office, it was already 6 o'clock in the afternoon. Huang Guangming's work had basically come to an end. What remained was to understand the overall thinking and some preparatory situations. What methods had been taken to build the cement plant and the large shed?

  A group of people went straight to the cafeteria. This time, Huang Guangming insisted on holding a bottle of wine and toasted Xu Shaojie and Zhang Shiqiu separately, then toasted Hu Deyong and Tian Lixin, and finally toasted Sun Jianbo and others. After one round, Huang Guangming had drunk quite a bit of wine. Xu Shaojie was very satisfied with Huang Guangming's work attitude, took the bottle, and toasted Huang Guangming. Huang Guangming drank without hesitation. As a result, by the time dinner ended, Huang Guangming could no longer stand steadily.

  The next afternoon, Huang Guangming asked about the relevant situation and this work was considered over. Finally, Huang Guangming arrived at Xu Shaojie's office, revealing his intention to have a private talk with Xu Shaojie.

  "Secretary Xu, I'm deeply impressed this time. If I hadn't seen it for myself, I wouldn't have known. I truly admire you. Among the district committee secretaries, Secretary Xu is the youngest, but in a short period of taking office, what you've accomplished is indeed the most outstanding. After I return, I will report back truthfully. I believe that Yudu District's prosperous days are not far off. There are some things that shouldn't be said, but I'm taking the risk to say them today. The deputy secretary in charge of organizational work in Yudu District is temporarily vacant. I was thinking of making a request to the leadership to come work in Yudu District. I don't know if Secretary Xu will accept me or not."

  "Huang, you're coming to the district town to work, it's very hard, but you can't compare it with the municipal party committee office. Besides, if you stick with the municipal party committee office for a while, who knows, you might become a leader in some good unit directly under the city. If you come to the district town and delay a bit, it'll be hard to get back to the city, and there will be many troubles later on. Most importantly, working in the district town will affect your family, Huang, you must think carefully about this."

  "Secretary Xu, I've made up my mind. This lifetime of mine will always be about doing something. When I arrived at Yudu District, I felt that I could do some things, but I wasn't confident. The deputy secretary in charge of organizational work isn't just anyone can take on. Although I worked in the municipal party committee office, I still didn't have confidence."

  "Huang Kechang, I understand what you mean. However, after you return to the city, take your time to think it over carefully. If you make up your mind, give me a call and I'll definitely help out where I can."

  "Thank you, Secretary Xu."

  After dinner, Huang Guangming left Yudu District. Xu Shaojie did not expect that on the afternoon of the same day, Huang Guangming called him. On the phone, Huang Guangming made his attitude clear: if he couldn't become the deputy secretary in charge of organizational work when working in Yudu District, it didn't matter. After receiving Huang Guangming's call, Xu Shaojie made up his mind to help Huang Guangming fight for this position. Xu Shaojie had a feeling that as long as Huang Guangming was in Yudu District, the economy of Yudu District would continue to develop forward according to his own ideas, even if he himself left Yudu District.