Chapter 42: Han Yuting's Visit

Li Xiangshan and Ma Zenggong left first, and Yang Jun reported the financial situation of the township to Wang Jian. The annual financial income of Xianhe Township was only about 3 million yuan, with wages taking up a large portion. The office expenses of various stations and offices could not be guaranteed, and some staff members were not above taking bribes.

The root cause was the poor economy of the township, with no tax sources and underdeveloped industry and commerce. If it weren't for the county's transfer payments, the Xianhe Township government would have to close down like the U.S. government. Wang Jian felt frustrated as the township head!

While talking with Yang Jun, Han Yuting called to say she had arrived. Wang Jian said to Yang Jun, "The secretary of the county youth league, Han Yuting, is here. She said she wants to give us a youth poverty alleviation fund project. When the time comes, you will be responsible for collecting the money. This money must be used for its designated purpose, and no one should misappropriate it, understand?"

Yang Jun replied, "Alright!"

Then Wang Jian went out to welcome Han Yuting. Han Yuting was dressed fashionably as she walked into the party and government office building of Xianhe Township.

"Secretary Han, welcome!" Wang Jian smiled and extended his hand.

Han Yuting walked up and shook Wang Jian's hand, asking, "Township Head Wang, isn't your office building too dilapidated? Even if it can't be as grand as the White House, at least it should be decent!"

"Hehe, Secretary Han, this is your first visit, right? When I first came here, I thought I had entered a village committee. There's no money in the township, so we can't build a new one!" Wang Jian didn't expect Han Yuting to see such poor conditions on her first visit to Xianhe Township and wondered if she would still be willing to take up the post.

"I had only heard about it before, but I didn't expect it to be so bad. You must be feeling quite frustrated as the township head!" Han Yuting said.

"Indeed, why don't you come to my office and take a look?" Wang Jian invited her.

Han Yuting walked in gracefully. Du Xiaobei saw Wang Jian at the party and government office door, and Wang Jian immediately told her, "Ask Wu Lei to bring some hot water."

Du Xiaobei went to find Wu Lei, and Wang Jian walked into his office with Han Yuting.

Once inside, Han Yuting leaned against Wang Jian. Wang Jian quickly said, "Sister Han, someone will come in soon. Let's sit down for a while!"

Han Yuting chuckled, "Have you missed me? I came here just to see you!"

"Sister Han, aren't you here for work?" Wang Jian didn't believe Han Yuting would be so crazy as to come to see him during work hours.

"I can handle both work and personal matters. I've already discussed it with several vice secretaries of the youth league. The project is yours, and I've increased the funding to 100,000 yuan!" Han Yuting said after smoothing her hair and sitting down.

Wang Jian's eyes lit up, "Is that true?"

"Would I lie to you? This time, you can buy me a nice outfit, right?" Han Yuting asked.

Wang Jian hesitated, "How about a 300-yuan outfit?"

"Hehe, Wang Jian, why are you so stingy? Forget it, I'll take my chances with you as a friend!" Han Yuting said with a helpless smile.

Wang Jian couldn't help but laugh, "What can I do? Xianhe Township and I are both poor!"

"You really are hopeless!"

As they were talking, Wu Lei came in with a thermos and poured water for Han Yuting before leaving. Han Yuting said, "You're just offering me a cup of hot water? Not even a fruit platter?"

"Please bear with it. We try to save wherever we can. Once I improve the economy of Xianhe Township, I promise to treat you well!" Wang Jian said with a slightly helpless smile.

"Alright, I won't argue with you! Let's talk about the main issue. I have another purpose for coming here, which is to see the conditions and decide whether to take up the post. Now that I've seen it, I'm a bit hesitant!" Han Yuting said, looking at Wang Jian.

Wang Jian was worried. If Zheng Qingzhi or someone else were promoted to vice secretary, Zheng Shiguang's power would grow, and his efforts to turn the situation around would be in vain.

"Sister Han, the conditions here are indeed tough, but the tougher the conditions, the more they can inspire our fighting spirit. If we can change the backward situation here together, imagine how satisfying that would be. I hope you will come to take up the post. This is my sincere wish!" Wang Jian said with enthusiasm.

Wang Jian's words moved Han Yuting. Not only was she attracted by Wang Jian, but the lifeless atmosphere of the county youth league office also made her want to come down to take up the post. Although Xianhe Township was backward, as Wang Jian said, the tougher the conditions, the more passion there might be.

"Say it again, I hope you will come, and I'll agree to take up the post!" Han Yuting said with a playful tone.

Not knowing what Han Yuting was up to, Wang Jian reluctantly repeated, "I really hope you will come to take up the post!"

Han Yuting stood up and looked at him, "Then come over here?"

Wang Jian, who was sitting opposite her, stood up and asked, "Come over where?"

"Come over here!" Han Yuting waved her hand.

Wang Jian walked over, and Han Yuting immediately hugged him, saying, "Let's go back to the county tonight!"

It turned out Han Yuting wanted to do that again. Actually, Wang Jian also wanted to, as Han Yuting's affection was unforgettable. But he couldn't spend all day with her; there were many things to do in the township.

"Can we wait until the weekend? There are many things to do in the township. If you can come and help me soon, that would be great!" Wang Jian said, pushing away Han Yuting's arms.

Han Yuting smiled, "So dedicated? Do you work at night too?"

"You're right, I do work at night!" Wang Jian said.

"Alright, I'll probably come next week. I'll accompany you at night when I'm here!" Han Yuting said with a smile.

Wang Jian thought that with her around, he probably wouldn't get any work done!

"Alright, as long as you're willing to work at night!" Wang Jian agreed.

They chatted for a while, and Wang Jian called Li Xiangshan to meet Han Yuting and discuss the poverty alleviation funds. It was soon noon, and Wang Jian called Liu Fang and other members of the township committee to accompany Han Yuting for lunch.

Zheng Qingzhi also joined. He didn't expect Han Yuting to be his competitor and greeted her warmly, "Our beautiful secretary is here!"

"Committee Member Zheng is getting more handsome. I had to come and see!" Han Yuting said with a playful smile.

Zheng Qingzhi chuckled and walked with Han Yuting to the township canteen. People from higher up rarely ate at outside restaurants; they were usually served in the canteen.

Wang Jian naturally sat in the host's position. All the members of the township committee, except Fang Zhiming, who was out with his friends, came to sit down. Fang Zhiming didn't want to eat in the canteen.

Actually, those who came to eat with Wang Jian and Han Yuting were those who had no grudges against Wang Jian. As long as there were no conflicts of interest, they wouldn't go against him. After all, Wang Jian was young and had a future, and no one wanted to offend him for no reason.

Han Yuting had strong social skills. Although she didn't know some of the committee members, she became familiar with them after a few drinks. Liu Fang and Han Yuting were relatively close, but since they had competed for the position of county youth league secretary, with Liu Fang losing, there was still some resentment. Although they laughed on the surface, there were still some knots in their hearts.

Wang Jian clinked glasses with the township discipline inspection commission secretary, Huang Guoqing, and whispered to him after a while, "Secretary Huang, we need to audit the accounts of the township education committee. You'll need to assist with that."

Huang Guoqing responded, "Is there a problem with the accounts of the township education committee?"

"Let's talk about it in my office after lunch," Wang Jian said in a low voice.

"Alright!"

Zheng Qingzhi, who was drinking on the side, saw Wang Jian and Huang Guoqing whispering and suspected that Wang Jian was trying to win over the township committee members.

Although drinking was not allowed at noon, everyone still drank a lot. Han Yuting was quite drunk and originally planned to visit a school in the afternoon to see some poor students, but now that couldn't happen. Wang Jian sent her back to the county in a car.

Afterward, Wang Jian called Huang Guoqing to his office and detailed the situation with Ma Zenggong. Huang Guoqing, upon hearing that the funds for dilapidated house renovation had been misappropriated, felt this was a serious matter. The discipline inspection commission needed to take action. Since the township head had spoken, why not take the opportunity to show the power of the discipline inspection commission?

While Wang Jian was discussing the investigation of Ma Zenggong with Huang Guoqing, Ma Zenggong was reporting Wang Jian's actions to Fang Zhiming at a drinking table. Fang Zhiming was shocked. If the accounts of the township education committee were investigated, it would be very detrimental to him. During his tenure, he had reported many expenses to the township education committee, and the phone he was using was even bought by the township education committee. If this were discovered, although he might not be punished, the impact would be significant.

"Does Secretary Zheng know about this?" Fang Zhiming asked urgently.

Ma Zenggong replied, "Secretary Zheng definitely doesn't know. This is entirely Wang Jian's decision. Yang Jun suggested he should inform Secretary Zheng, but he didn't take it seriously. The township is still under Secretary Zheng's control. How easy is it for him to be in charge?"

Yang Jun was also at the drinking table. Ma Zenggong's words were somewhat exaggerated. He didn't echo them, as he needed to keep his options open. First, Ma Zenggong and Fang Zhiming were in the wrong, and it was only natural for Wang Jian to investigate the accounts. How could Zheng Shiguang oppose it?

"Is that true, Brother Yang?" Fang Zhiming asked Yang Jun.

Yang Jun coughed and said, "There is such a matter. I think it's best to let Secretary Zheng talk to Township Head Wang. Ma Director should admit his mistake and use the remaining funds for dilapidated house renovation. That way, the matter won't escalate."

"What are you saying, Old Yang? Admit my mistake? That will lead to my punishment. I won't do it," Ma Zenggong immediately said.

Yang Jun's suggestion was not without reason. Fang Zhiming looked at Ma Zenggong and said, "Don't panic. Report to Secretary Zheng first and see what he says."

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