Chapter 64

In the midst of a confrontation filled with the clash of swords, the atmosphere quietly dissipated. Xie Wen did not continue to speak, after all, Zhao Rui'an was the county magistrate, and he had to give him face. Of course, the main reason was that he couldn't quite figure out Su Mu's intentions. What exactly was he planning to do?

No, wait, how did the issue get sidetracked? Wasn't the initial discussion about how to study the plan for Heishan Town? How did it turn into a discussion about the county's ten-year plan? The difference is too great!

But Xie Wen knew that once Liang Zhonghe started speaking, he couldn't force the topic back. Doing so would truly undermine his authority as the county party secretary.

"Su Mu, you've really surprised me, but don't think you can get away with this! I don't oppose your plan, but you won't get a single cent from the county treasury. Without money, how do you plan to develop Heishan Town?"

In fact, Su Mu had another thought that he didn't express: he believed the ten-year plan was completely unnecessary. The state only formulates five-year plans, and you, Xingtang County, are always talking about ten years! Who can predict what will happen over such a long period?

A five-year plan is the most appropriate!

But now that the topic had concluded, there was no need to bring it up again. He had already said enough today and achieved the desired impact. Too much talk would only create more political enemies.

After the storm passed, the subsequent topics became much lighter. Since they didn't involve Xie Wen and Zhao Rui'an's interests, both maintained a high level of decorum and engaged in heated discussions. However, one unavoidable fact was that when people looked at Su Mu, they no longer saw him as a young, easy target but as someone truly formidable.

There's a saying in the political arena: "Don't bully the young, only the old." Clearly, Su Mu was such a person!

Of course, not everyone recognized Su Mu. As part of Xie Wen's team, they still looked at him with disdain. "You young punk, daring to challenge Secretary Xie in such a setting, you're just asking for trouble. Don't you know that Secretary Xie can get rid of you with a flick of his finger?"

After everyone left the meeting room, Liang Changgui looked at Su Mu and said earnestly, "Su Mu, you were a bit too rash and impulsive this time. Fortunately, both sides were appeased, or Secretary Xie would have made things difficult for you. Your position as town mayor might not have been secure. But you should know that because you appeased both sides, County Magistrate Zhao probably has some thoughts about you. Don't think you can take advantage of everyone."

Su Mu smiled and said, "Old Secretary, don't worry, I know what to do. I have my own principles and limits. Come, let me take you back to town. We can talk about it later."

"Alright, let's go!" Liang Changgui nodded, a sharp glint in his eyes. "Some things need to be resolved, or certain people will really forget what organizational discipline is for!"

In the county magistrate's office.

Zhao Rui'an stood by the window, watching Su Mu drive away in his Ferrari, the bright red color like a burning cloud, piercing his eyes.

Actually, everyone who left the meeting room was immediately stimulated by the sports car parked outside. Who could afford such a car? It was truly enviable. But wasn't this person a bit too showy? Didn't he know how to be low-key?

However, when they saw Su Mu walk out and drive away, they all looked enlightened. After all, Su Mu was now a celebrity, daring to challenge Xie Wen in front of everyone, navigating between the county party secretary and the county magistrate, and acting as if nothing had happened afterward. In all of Xingtang County, only he could enjoy such a privilege.

"Magistrate, please have some tea." Lin Shuang appeared in the room, respectfully serving the tea with a smile.

Lin Shuang knew very well what had happened in the meeting room. He was genuinely happy that Zhao Rui'an had the upper hand over Xie Wen. Who wouldn't want their backer to be strong?

"Lin Shuang, what do you think Su Mu is thinking now?" Zhao Rui'an picked up the teacup and smiled.

Thump!

Here it comes, I knew you would ask this.

As Zhao Rui'an's confidant, Lin Shuang knew his thoughts well. Using Su Mu to strike at Xie Wen in the meeting was something Zhao Rui'an could definitely do. But now he was a bit afraid, not of Su Mu misunderstanding, but of Su Mu telling Li Xinghua. If that happened, he would be in a bind.

"Magistrate, I'll find an opportunity to talk to Su Mu about this." Lin Shuang smiled, knowing that if the secretary explained, it would avoid Zhao Rui'an's embarrassment later.

In reality, Zhao Rui'an still had a sense of superiority. As a county-level official, he didn't want to lose face in front of Su Mu.

"Very good! Go ahead and get busy!" Zhao Rui'an smiled.

"Yes!" Lin Shuang turned and left the room. Zhao Rui'an shook his head and began to read documents, no longer thinking about the matter. After all, to Zhao Rui'an, it was just a small issue. But this small issue made Su Mu have thoughts about him and made the Zhao faction uneasy.

Is a leader who can throw subordinates under the bus worth following?

While Zhao Rui'an was pondering this, in a room in the Qinglin City government building, Li Xinghua hung up the phone with a smile. He lit a cigarette, and as the smoke rose, a playful smile appeared on his lips.

"This kid really lives up to what the old leader saw in him, such courage! Compared to him, Zhao Rui'an seems a bit unscrupulous. But I'm even more curious about how Su Mu got involved with Zhou Ci."

With Li Xinghua's influence, it was easy to find out who owned the sports car. Knowing this, Li Xinghua began to speculate about Su Mu's relationship with Zhou Ci. He didn't think they had a romantic relationship, but if Su Mu knew Zhou Ci, could he not know Zhou Ci's father, Zhou Conglan?

Su Mu had the backing of Li Leming, a member of the Qinglin City Political and Legal Affairs Committee, and now he was connected to the city's Discipline Inspection Commission Secretary, Zhou Conglan. If he also had the support of the Deputy Mayor, Li Xinghua himself...

Li Xinghua was surprised. He didn't expect a small town mayor to have built such a vast network of connections.

No, I must meet him as soon as possible to avoid any issues with the old leader. Thinking of this, Li Xinghua picked up the phone.

"Xiao Tang, come in!"

......

The road from Xingtang County to Heishan Town was difficult to travel, but since the distance wasn't far, and with the help of Luo's construction company, the road was leveled that day. Although it wasn't well repaired, it was at least passable, allowing Su Mu's sports car to drive on it.

"Tsk, Su Mu, I've never sat in such a good car in my life. How did you end up with this car after going to Qinglin City?" Liang Changgui laughed, feeling the comfort inside the car.

"Uncle, don't tease me. You can tell this car is borrowed. Secretary Xie was urging me to return, and if I didn't borrow a car, I wouldn't have made it back on time. If I hadn't returned, I would have been in a big mess today!" Su Mu shook his head.

"I wouldn't have thought about it if you hadn't mentioned it. This Lin Fenghe is really bold, daring to hide this from us. If we don't deal with him properly, who knows what other trouble he'll cause." Liang Changgui said angrily.

"Uncle, I think the county office did this on purpose. Otherwise, why didn't they notify our party and government office? So, there's no need to take it out on Lin Fenghe. We'll have plenty of opportunities to deal with him later." Su Mu said calmly.

Deep down, Su Mu didn't take Lin Fenghe seriously. Using such petty tricks, what else could he do? But this didn't mean he would let it slide. If he did, who knows what other trouble Lin Fenghe would cause. What needs to be punished must be punished.

"Leave it to me!" Liang Changgui waved his hand grandly. "But, Su Mu, at the meeting, Secretary Xie neither supported nor opposed your plan. What does that mean? Are we still going to do it? Do you still have the confidence to complete it?"

Su Mu parked the car by the roadside and said seriously, "Uncle, no matter who it is, I won't give up on this. This isn't just for our political achievements, but because I genuinely want to do something good for Heishan Town, to help them out of poverty. If I give up, how can I face the innocent eyes of Dog Egg and the people of the ten villages in Heishan Town?"

"Good!"

Liang Changgui slapped the car and said loudly, "This is the town mayor I, Liang Changgui, chose, the one I, Liang Changgui, can rely on! Go ahead and do it. I'll support you from behind! Do you think I've been in this position for so many years for nothing? Su Mu, if you have time, you can visit the city's Party Committee member and the commander of the city's military district, Zhong Ming."

A revelation!

Su Mu really didn't expect Liang Changgui to have such connections, knowing the commander of the city's military district, Zhong Ming. Liang Changgui was indeed a former soldier, but could it be...

"Don't guess. My relationship with Zhong Ming is complicated. Just know that he will stand by me!" Liang Changgui said, seeing through Su Mu's thoughts.

"Understood!" Su Mu smiled.

"Alright, no more talk, let's go back!" Liang Changgui said loudly.

"Let's go!"

When the two returned to Heishan Town, the sight of the Ferrari sports car caused another round of amazement. Ignoring the exclamations of the crowd, Liang Changgui immediately instructed Lin Chen to notify everyone to the meeting room.

No one was allowed to be absent for any reason!

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