Chapter 65

In the meeting room of Heishan Town, smoke filled the air. Everyone present was a man, so there was no need to hold back; they all started smoking as soon as they sat down.

No one knew why Liang Changgui and Su Mu had returned from the county town and immediately called for a meeting. Even if it was to convey the spirit of a document, there was no need to do so right before the end of the workday.

"Comrades, I have called you here for three main reasons. The first, of course, is the spirit of the document for this meeting. The expanded meeting held by the county mainly discussed..."

Liang Changgui, seated at the head of the table, lit a cigarette and spoke calmly. As the Party Secretary of the town, conveying such messages was part of his duty.

"Comrades, our Heishan Town must unwaveringly follow the leadership of the county Party Committee and government, and strive to do these tasks well. Now, let me move on to the second matter, which is the development plan for our Heishan Town. This is the plan proposed by the town mayor. Each of you should study it carefully after the meeting. If there are any issues, we can discuss them. I want to make it clear here that I fully support this plan." Liang Changgui said calmly.

"Since Secretary Liang has spoken so highly of it, this plan is certainly worthy of affirmation. I also want to make it clear that if it is truly for the development of Heishan Town, I will raise both hands in support." Deputy Party Secretary Zhang An said with a smile.

Zhang An had always been on Liang Changgui's side and would not hesitate to support the old secretary. Besides, he had seen the plan before and was very supportive of Su Mu's proposal.

"I have something to say!"

Just as Zhang An finished speaking, Dong Xiangrui was about to speak, but Deputy Town Mayor Lin Fenghe lazily threw the plan on the table, his face showing a critical expression.

"I just flipped through it casually and found that this plan is really too hasty. To achieve it, a large amount of funding is needed. And as far as I know, the county's second ten-year plan does not include Heishan Town as a support target. Mayor Su, aren't you afraid that the hope is good but the result will be tragic? Not to mention, if we proceed as you suggest, it will definitely be a waste of resources and manpower. I want to make it clear here that I oppose it!"

Lin Fenghe, who had not yet received any message from the county, knew that he was here thanks to Xie Minghao. His sole purpose was to constrain Su Mu. Regardless of whether the plan was good or bad, as long as it was proposed by Su Mu, he had to oppose it.

It was that simple! There was no choice. If he couldn't even do this, Lin Fenghe would slap himself.

Lin Fenghe was not afraid of offending the people of Heishan Town. As long as he had Xie Minghao's support, it meant that Xie Wen would be his backer. In Xingtang County, with Xie Wen's protection, who would dare to touch him? At worst, he could just leave, as he didn't want to stay in this place anyway.

Bang!

Just as Lin Fenghe's smile had not yet faded, Liang Changgui suddenly slammed his teacup on the table and shouted loudly, "Now, I want to talk about the third matter. Lin Fenghe, who do you think you are? You concealed the official notice from the county Party Committee and only mentioned it an hour before the meeting. What are your intentions? Do you still respect the town Party Committee? Do you still follow organizational discipline?"

The anger that Liang Changgui had been suppressing for a long time suddenly erupted. He had long been dissatisfied with Lin Fenghe, and while he could tolerate minor issues, he could not tolerate matters concerning the honor and disgrace of Heishan Town.

"I..."

Lin Fenghe was suddenly at a loss for words. He knew he had acted improperly. As Liang Changgui's anger erupted, the gazes of the others shot towards him, making him feel a chill down his back.

Even with Xie Wen's support, Lin Fenghe did not want to provoke the anger of the people in Heishan Town. If he did, it would leave a stain on his record. Worse still, if Liang Changgui pursued the matter further and he received a disciplinary action, he would have no chance of a comeback.

The town Party Secretary and mayor had significant power over a deputy mayor like him.

"Deputy Town Mayor Lin, we will discuss your issues later. Here, I want to briefly explain the content of my plan. The core of the entire plan is to help Heishan Town get out of poverty and become prosperous. For this..."

Seeing that he had achieved his goal of reprimanding Lin Fenghe, Su Mu picked up the plan and began to speak. If he really wanted to take action against Lin Fenghe, the procedures involved would be far from simple. Besides, Lin Fenghe had Xie Wen as his backer, and there was no need to confront Xie Wen over a minor issue like a delayed notice.

"Hmph, you'll see," Lin Fenghe thought to himself, a sneer on his face as he listened to Su Mu.

After the hastily convened meeting ended, Su Mu did not stop. He immediately headed to Dalishu Village, still concerned about the progress of the primary school construction. Although Lin Chen was overseeing the site, Su Mu was still worried.

Compared to the previous situation where he had no power and no chance to visit the construction site, the current scene made Su Mu feel relieved. People were moving around everywhere, and a warning line had been set up outside to prevent villagers from gathering out of curiosity.

On the site of the old primary school, the foundation was being laid with great enthusiasm. Steel bars, cement, and red bricks were neatly stacked, presenting a promising scene.

Luo's Construction, the oldest and most reputable construction company in Xingtang County, was indeed not just talk. Building such a primary school was no challenge for them.

"Mayor Su, you're here!" Luo Kanghua walked up with a smile, handing over a safety helmet.

Su Mu put it on and said with a smile, "President Luo, how is the progress? Are there any other issues? If the town government needs to do anything, just let me know. As long as you ensure the quality of the work, everything else is not a problem."

"Mayor Su, rest assured. I'll show you around. I can't guarantee everything, but Luo's Construction will definitely do a great job this time. We will complete the project within a month, and it will be of high quality." Luo Kanghua said confidently.

"That's good!" Su Mu nodded.

As Su Mu was inspecting the site, he suddenly saw several familiar figures, all villagers from Dalishu. They were not doing any technical work but were helping to transport bricks and stones, and they all had smiles on their faces.

"President Luo, what's going on here?"

"Mayor Su, it's like this. Luo's Construction is a bit short-handed recently. Since these tasks don't require any technical skills and Dalishu Village has the labor force, I let them help. Don't worry, I'm paying them." Luo Kanghua said with a smile.

Hearing this, Su Mu's face showed no abnormality, but he was secretly impressed. Luo Kanghua, a seasoned businessman, had indeed made a smart move. It not only prevented the villagers from causing trouble but also provided cheap labor. Since it was a win-win situation, Su Mu had no reason to oppose it.

Ding Ling Ling!

Just as Su Mu and Luo Kanghua were discussing, his phone rang. When he answered, a lazy and sexy voice came from the other end.

"Mayor Su, when do you plan to return my car? Don't forget, you still owe me a big meal!" Zhou Ci said with a coquettish laugh.

Su Mu did not doubt Zhou Ci's capabilities. It was easy for her to find out his identity with just a phone call. "President Zhou, rest assured, I won't forget. It's still a few hours before nightfall. I'll head to the city now and return your car tonight."

"I'll wait for you at the usual place at Yajuzhu. We'll meet there." Zhou Ci said with a laugh and hung up.

"President Luo, I trust you, but please pay attention to safety. If there are any issues, call me!" Su Mu said with a smile.

"Mayor Su, you're busy!" Luo Kanghua nodded, watching Su Mu turn and leave. He muttered to himself, "No, it seems Su Mu has other women in his life. Luo Lin needs to step up her game."

Saying this, Luo Kanghua took out his phone and dialed, "Ling, there's something I want to remind you about. Mayor Su..."

Su Mu, of course, did not know about Luo Kanghua's phone call. After returning to the town and informing Liang Changgui, he drove away. Since the town Party Committee and government had approved his plan, and Zhao Rui'an supported it at the county level, while Xie Wen had not opposed it, Su Mu had to stick to his plan.

The investment promotion conference in Qinglin City would continue for a few more days. Su Mu had to seize this opportunity and would not let any chance slip by.

By the time Su Mu arrived at Yajuzhu Hotel, it was already night, and the city was already in the midst of its nightlife, with the smell of barbecue wafting through the air.

"Mr. Su, Sister Zhou is waiting for you upstairs. Please follow me." Zhong Yan smiled, but her tone was icy.

"Thank you!" Su Mu said calmly, not intending to joke with Zhong Yan. He would not force himself on someone who was cold.

When they reached the top floor of Yajuzhu, Zhong Yan did not say another word and turned to leave. She could not understand why the high-and-mighty Zhou Ci was interested in a small-town mayor like Su Mu. If Zhou Ci wanted, the people entering and leaving this place would be high-ranking officials. A poor and remote town mayor like Su Mu would not even be able to touch them.

But no matter how much she could not understand, as Zhou Ci's confidante, she would unconditionally execute any task Zhou Ci gave her. This included investigating Su Mu's identity, which only she knew about.

Su Mu pushed the door open and walked in, maintaining a calm smile. The moment he entered the room, the scene before him made him feel a sudden surge of excitement.