Chapter 89: A Letter from the Provincial City

Han Yuting's reminder was very important. After she left, Wang Jian thought about it again. People like Yang Juncai had been officials in the countryside for many years, bold and well-connected. If they were dismissed without a good position, they might cause trouble in the government compound after getting drunk, cursing and making a scene, which would make Wang Jian look bad. In the current atmosphere where officials can only be promoted and not demoted, it was indeed necessary to be cautious about adjusting someone's position without a proper reason.

Yang Juncai had been the head of the finance office for many years and was quite senior. If he were moved without a good position, he might cause trouble. Xu Dongqiang had average seniority and was the weakest among the local officials. If necessary, he could be directly transferred to the Youth League Committee as the secretary, as the current secretary is concurrently held by someone else. Deng Meina is a woman, and it's unlikely she would curse and make a scene. She could be appointed as the head of the trade union, which is currently held by Han Yuting.

These people were easy to arrange, but Yang Juncai would require more thought. Just as he was pondering, Feng Guoqiang knocked on the door and came in. Wang Jian stood up to greet him, as he was once his old leader and couldn't act superior in front of him.

"Secretary Wang, please sit, please sit!" Feng Guoqiang hurried forward and gestured, smiling.

Wang Jian smiled and sat down, guessing Feng Guoqiang's intentions. Since being relieved of his duties as deputy township head, Feng Guoqiang hadn't come to see him for a long time. Now that he was here, there must be something.

"Director Feng, what brings you here?" Wang Jian asked, using his old title and widening his eyes.

Feng Guoqiang sat down awkwardly, unsure how to express his thoughts. He coughed a few times but still couldn't bring himself to say it. Wang Jian, seeing this, guessed his intentions. He must want a position, but as an old leader asking his former subordinate for a position was indeed difficult to say.

"Director Feng, if you have something to say, just say it. We are not strangers. Although I am now the secretary, you are still my old leader. Please feel free to speak your mind," Wang Jian said, though he had guessed what it was about, he couldn't say it for him.

Feng Guoqiang moved his lips and finally spoke, "Secretary Wang, you have just taken office. Do you think the personnel in the township need to be adjusted?"

As Wang Jian had expected, Feng Guoqiang wanted a position. He thought for a moment. Feng Guoqiang was an old hand, and using him or not was a tricky issue. If he used him, he was too senior; if he didn't, it would be hard to justify. What to do?

"Director Feng, the township hasn't discussed this yet. If you have any requests, you can put them forward, and I will consider them," Wang Jian said, not revealing his thoughts.

Feng Guoqiang knew that Wang Jian hadn't included him in his core team; otherwise, he would have come to him first and given him a position.

"Secretary Wang, I don't have any requests. Could you arrange for me to retire early and go home?" Feng Guoqiang suddenly felt discouraged. At his age, even if he were appointed as the head of the family planning office, how long could he hold the position? It would be better to retire now and avoid future embarrassment.

Feng Guoqiang's request surprised Wang Jian. He wanted to retire early, which made things easier. However, this might not be his true intention, as he had asked about personnel adjustments. Should he be reappointed?

"Director Feng, you are not even fifty. Retiring at such a young age is a waste. How about this: the township is about to start road construction. I can assign you to the project command center to help out and contribute your experience. What do you think?" Wang Jian suddenly thought of the road construction project. Assigning Feng Guoqiang to help would be a good idea, and he would likely be interested.

Feng Guoqiang hadn't expected this. He knew about the road construction project, which was a significant one. If he could join the project command center, it would be a good choice. He could enjoy good food and drink, and others wouldn't look down on him. However, the project command center was a temporary institution that would dissolve once the project was completed. What would he do then? After some thought, Feng Guoqiang believed that if he performed well in the project command center, the township would have to give him some arrangement. This would provide a strong reason for Wang Jian to assign him a position later.

"Building a road is an important task. Is it suitable for me to go?" Feng Guoqiang asked cautiously, seeking reassurance from Wang Jian.

Wang Jian smiled, "Why not? Director Feng, if you are willing to go, I will definitely arrange it for you!"

Feng Guoqiang felt relieved and smiled, "Secretary Wang, your words have rekindled my enthusiasm. I was thinking of retiring, but now I won't think about it anymore!"

"Ha, Director Feng, adversity strengthens the spirit, and the old can still be vigorous. Xianhe Township is so backward; we should all have the drive to improve it!" Wang Jian laughed.

Wang Jian's words inspired Feng Guoqiang, making him feel that Wang Jian genuinely wanted to develop Xianhe Township. Such a person truly worked for the people and was a pillar of the bureaucracy!

"Secretary Wang, I have never admired anyone in my life, but today I admire you. I will firmly follow you and transform Xianhe Township!" Feng Guoqiang stood up and said firmly.

Seeing Feng Guoqiang's excitement, Wang Jian was also moved. Everyone has a passion inside, and it's a matter of whether one can ignite it. Although Feng Guoqiang was somewhat disheartened, he still wanted to change Xianhe Township. Therefore, reappointing him would be the right decision.

"Director Feng, we should work together to transform Xianhe Township. I believe that as long as we work together with one heart and one mind, transforming Xianhe Township will not be difficult!" Wang Jian stood up and said.

"Secretary Wang, I will!" Feng Guoqiang walked to Wang Jian and shook his hand.

Wang Jian shook his hand firmly, and Feng Guoqiang left without saying another word.

After seeing Feng Guoqiang off, Wang Jian thought about the road construction funds from the provincial transportation department. It had been a month, and the funds had not yet arrived. He needed to contact Hao Li to ask about the situation.

He called Hao Li and said politely, "Director Hao, when do you have time to visit us again?"

Hao Li laughed, "I'll follow the leadership's arrangements. The funds for you haven't been allocated yet, so I probably won't go there for now."

Seeing that Hao Li had brought up the matter, Wang Jian asked, "Director Hao, I need to ask you something. Why haven't the road construction funds been allocated yet?"

Hao Li said, "I don't know either. Should I check for you?"

Wang Jian said, "Thank you. We have everything ready and are just waiting to start the project."

After hanging up, Hao Li went to Hu Zuoyun. The funds had been approved by the department, but why hadn't they been allocated yet? What was going on?

Hu Zuoyun was also waiting for Wang Jian to call. Seeing Hao Li running to him, he laughed, "Did Dongting County call?"

Hao Li said, "It was Wang Jian from Xianhe Township, asking about the funds. I didn't know the situation, so I came to ask."

Hao Li didn't know that Wang Jian had been promoted to secretary and still called him "Township Head Wang."

Hu Zuoyun said, "I have already reported to Governor Zhang, but he hasn't approved it yet. I think someone from Dongting needs to come here personally. Tell him this and let them decide."

Hearing that Zhang Chengyi hadn't approved it, Hao Li felt the matter was serious and beyond Hu Zuoyun's control. She quickly agreed and ran back to call Wang Jian.

"Township Head Wang, I have asked. Director Hu said the funds are with Governor Zhang and haven't been approved yet. He suggested that you come here personally to expedite the process," Hao Li replied.

Wang Jian was anxious. He didn't even notice that Hao Li still called him "Township Head Wang." If the matter failed at the governor's level, it would be disastrous!

"Director Hao, will Governor Zhang disagree?" Wang Jian asked anxiously.

Hao Li said, "I'm not sure. Who knows what the leaders think?"

Wang Jian was even more anxious and said, "Director Hao, please keep an eye on this. I will go to the provincial capital immediately!"

After Hao Li agreed, Wang Jian hung up. He felt dizzy. This matter had already been announced, and the provincial transportation department had agreed. If Zhang Chengyi refused to allocate the funds, it would be worse than the sky falling. Not only would it be embarrassing, but he couldn't face Ren Pingyi and Liu Qingshan. More importantly, Xianhe Township's development would suffer a severe blow!

He couldn't tell Ren Pingyi and Liu Qingshan about this yet. He had to go to the provincial capital himself, find the provincial transportation department, and, if necessary, seek out Zhao Bingzhi. No matter what, he had to secure this project!

Just as he finished thinking, he received a call from Ye Fengling. He quickly answered, "Journalist Ye, hello!"

Ye Fengling said solemnly, "Hello, Township Head Wang, I have to tell you something."

Wang Jian's heart tightened. What major event had occurred that she had to tell him? He had encountered too many unexpected things today!

"Journalist Ye, what is it that you have to tell me?" Wang Jian asked anxiously.

Ye Fengling then said, "Township Head Wang, I have to tell you, but don't tell anyone else for now. Your girlfriend, Jie Lianbing, is my twin sister!"

Hearing this, Wang Jian felt as if struck by lightning. How could such a coincidence exist? Jie Lianbing was actually Ye Fengling's twin sister!

"Journalist Ye, is this true?" Wang Jian asked hurriedly.

Ye Fengling said, "Yes, we have done a DNA test."

This confirmed it. Thinking about Ye Fengling's behavior when she pulled Jie Lianbing's hair, Wang Jian finally understood her true intentions for coming to Xianhe Township!

"Township Head Wang, don't tell Jie Lianbing about this for now. You can gradually tell her so she can process it," Ye Fengling instructed.

"I understand, Journalist Ye," Wang Jian replied solemnly.