Chapter 44

Various forms of support are requested!

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"Town Mayor Su, it's me, Lin Chen!" Lin Chen said after the call was connected.

"Lin Chen, what's up?" Su Mu smiled.

"It's like this, Town Mayor Su just received a notice from the county, asking you to return tomorrow. It says that the county's Organization Department's Director Li will come to announce the new deputy mayor's appointment," Lin Chen said.

Sending a new deputy mayor? Su Mu's eyes narrowed involuntarily. What does this mean? As the respected mayor of Heishan Town, he hadn't received any prior notice. Who would be his deputy? Normally, the county's Organization Department should have informed him in advance to prepare.

The county's Organization Department's Director Li, that's Li Ya. It doesn't make sense. Heishan Town has always been at the bottom in Xingtang County. For a deputy mayor's appointment, sending a deputy director of the Organization Department is already a high规格. How could it stir up Li Ya, a powerful director?

Who doesn't know that Li Ya is Xie Wen's person? Could it be that these two deputy mayors are from Xie Wen's team, and Li Ya came to support them, trying to give me a hard time?

"Alright, I got it. I'll go back tomorrow. That's it." Su Mu hung up the phone, his brain still working rapidly, analyzing the situation.

Ding Ling Ling!

Before he could put down his phone, it rang again. After looking at the number, Su Mu smiled, "Brother Lin, what's up?"

"Little brother, I have something to tell you in advance. At today's county party and government standing committee meeting, the two deputy mayors and the party and government office director for Heishan Town were decided. First, congratulations, your application for the party and government office director was approved, it's Lin Chen!" Lin Shuang said with a smile.

Phew!

Su Mu exhaled deeply, it's done!

It's important to know that if it weren't for Lin Chen's call to notify him to return quickly, Yingli Construction might have destroyed the evidence. Over the past six months, Su Mu has known Lin Chen well. This young man is efficient, capable, and has strong qualities. Promoting him to the party and government office director is no problem. This can also be considered a reward for Lin Chen, who has been loyal and supportive.

Moreover, Heishan Town is not wealthy, and not everyone wants to come here. Lin Chen, who has been assigned here, was recommended by Liang Changgui and Su Mu together. Even the county party and government wouldn't refuse this favor. After all, the top two leaders jointly recommending a party and government office director, not a deputy mayor, is not something the higher government would reject outright, as it would seem too harsh.

"Who are the two deputy mayors?" Su Mu asked.

"The two deputy mayors are Lin Fenghe and Ma Xiang. Lin Fenghe is a deputy director of the county's Agriculture Bureau, and Ma Xiang is a deputy director of the county's Culture Bureau," Lin Shuang said.

A deputy director of a county-level department serving as a deputy mayor of a town is, in theory, a promotion. After all, the two positions are not comparable. But if it were a town like Longjing, it would be fine. However, Heishan is a place no one wants to come to. It's no wonder these two deputy directors have some reservations.

Of course, these are not what Su Mu is concerned about. No matter how uncomfortable you are, once you come to Heishan Town, you have to listen to me and do your job well. If anyone dares to challenge me or quit, I'll deal with them. But these two deputy directors coming to Heishan Town, is there something fishy going on?

As if knowing Su Mu's thoughts, Lin Shuang's next words dispelled his suspicions, making him suddenly enlightened.

"Lin Fenghe was nominated by Director Li, and Ma Xiang was nominated by the county magistrate. I've already told Ma Xiang to listen to you and report more often," Lin Shuang revealed the secret.

If Li Ya nominated him, it means Lin Fenghe is Xie Wen's person. Ma Xiang, on the other hand, is from County Magistrate Zhao Rui'an's team, making him one of us.

"I understand, thank you for the reminder, Brother Lin. We'll meet up in the county another day," Su Mu said with a smile, hanging up the phone. The complex threads in his mind were now connected.

The situation in Heishan Town's government became clearer!

This appointment must be the result of an agreement between Xie Wen and Zhao Rui'an, with both sides sending people. As for who will ultimately succeed, it depends on future work.

"Finally back home, but all I do is answer calls. Brother, can't you turn off your phone?" Su Ke pouted.

"What are you talking about? I'm the town mayor, how can I turn off my phone? If something important happens and I'm not there, I'll be penalized," Su Lao said.

"I was just saying!" Su Ke's eyes darted around.

"Even saying it is not okay!" Su Lao said.

"Alright, Dad, Mom, I originally thought I could stay overnight, but it seems that's not possible. I'll eat dinner when it gets dark, and after I sober up, I'll go back to Heishan Town," Su Mu said.

"Right, work is important!" Su Lao nodded, satisfied with Su Mu's attitude.

Having been a farmer all his life, Su Lao never imagined his son would become an official, and even a town mayor. For rural people, a town mayor is like a god. Since Su Mu has this opportunity, Su Lao won't let him miss it. As an official, one must serve the people. Compared to this, everything else is trivial.

Heishan Town and Longjing Town are not far apart. Su Mu quickly returned, tidied up, and lay on the bed, taking out a book to read a few pages before sleeping.

Ding Dong!

At this moment, a text message came in. Opening it, Su Mu's lips curved into a complex smile, "Thank you for your help last night. When you have time, I'll treat you to a meal. Old classmate, you won't refuse, right?"

It's Luo Lin!

Su Mu wasn't surprised that Luo Lin knew his phone number. With the connections built through Luo's Construction, it's easy to get this information. However, it seems he needs a more private number in the future. Regarding Luo Lin, Su Mu has always thought that what's missed is forever lost.

Su Mu doesn't think about rekindling anything with Luo Lin, but he can't stop her from doing so. This text message is casual and ordinary, and she even mentioned being an old classmate. What can you say?

"Since we're old classmates, there's no need to be so formal," Su Mu replied.

"No, you helped me so much, I have to thank you in person. Don't worry, it's not just me, but a few classmates from our class. We all stayed in Xingtang County. How can you, the great Town Mayor Su, refuse?" Even after a few days in society, people's attitudes change. Luo Lin, who would never have said such a thing before, now says it casually.

"Alright, you decide the time and place!" Since it's come to this, Su Mu can't refuse. Although he didn't have any close friends at Xingtang No. 1 High School, and Luo Lin transferred in the second year, it's unnecessary to be pretentious when someone has gone to such lengths.

"Great!"

Luo Lin, lying in bed, covered in a pink towel blanket, had a faint smile on her face, and two dimples bloomed beautifully.

The next morning.

Led by Liang Changgui, all members of Heishan Town's leadership team were present, standing outside the government building, waiting for Li Ya's arrival. Everyone's face was smiling, as if they were genuinely welcoming the two new deputy mayors, creating a harmonious scene.

"Old Secretary, why send people on a Sunday?" Su Mu asked in a low voice.

"Why else? To grab these positions as soon as possible and start work on Monday. Hmph, some people in the county are really in a hurry, not even following the rules. Such a big deal, and they didn't even give us a heads-up. Do they even consider Heishan Town a level of government?" Liang Changgui said with a sour tone.

Not only Su Mu, but even Liang Changgui, the top leader, didn't receive any notice, which is why he was upset. Imagine if someone caused trouble on your turf and then expected you to take care of them. Is that realistic?

"Old Secretary, when I received the call yesterday, I was also puzzled. Later, I called the county to find out who the two new deputy mayors were," Su Mu said.

"Is that so?" Liang Changgui said indifferently, showing no curiosity. After all, as the old secretary of Heishan Town, if Liang Changgui didn't have connections in the county, it would be a lie. He must have known the results and that Lin Chen had been appointed as the party and government office director.

"Old Secretary, rest assured. No matter who comes, the government will work under your leadership. Also, the development plan for Heishan Town that I mentioned to you has been turned into a report. I'll send it to you after today's events," Su Mu said with a smile, positioning himself correctly.

Su Mu truly admires Liang Changgui, without any ulterior motives. After all, as a native of Heishan Town, Liang Changgui's heart is always with the people here. So he speaks straightforwardly to put Liang Changgui at ease.

Actually, Su Mu doesn't need to do this!

In Liang Changgui's heart, he has long considered Su Mu the most suitable successor. If he can't advance further, he will only die in the position of town party secretary. Before retiring, finding the most suitable leader for Heishan Town is his greatest wish.

"Great!" Liang Changgui nodded and glanced to the side, saying, "Lin Chen is a good seed, worth your cultivation. I've already hinted to him that his possible appointment as the party and government office director is your recommendation."

"Thank you, Old Secretary!" Su Mu said sincerely.

Building a network, that's what it means to cultivate your own connections at any time. Su Mu, inheriting the rich political skills from the official ranking, fully agrees with this.

After not too long, two cars slowly drove up the town road. After stopping, several figures stepped out, led by Xingtang County's Organization Department Director Li Ya.

"Director Li, hello!" Liang Changgui walked forward to shake hands.

"Old Secretary, hello!" Li Ya smiled, not showing any signs of being a county's organization director.

"Director Li, everything is arranged. Let's go!" Liang Changgui said.

"Great!" Li Ya nodded and smiled, glancing over. As his eyes met Su Mu's, the latter quickly smiled and extended his hand, "Welcome, Director Li, for your guidance."

"Town Mayor Su, you're too kind!" Li Ya said indifferently.

Hmm!

As Su Mu and Li Ya's hands touched, Su Mu was suddenly surprised. At that moment, the official ranking in his mind spun, and a gray number appeared: ten!