boyutpedia Chapter 46 Moving Forward Bravely
Chapter 46 Moving Forward Bravely
Wu Maocai, who works in the office on the third floor, is the director of the county government office. He does not hold the position of a member of the county party committee standing committee, so he was not in the reception team this time.
Li Taoying meant that Wu Maocai should also go and pick him up, because Wu Maocai would be dealing with Dawei a lot in the future.
Wu Maocai insisted on not going.
He was waiting for an opportunity.
An opportunity to speak with Chen Dawei alone.
With so many people and Chen Dawei having traveled a long way, it's clearly not a good time for a heart-to-heart talk.
We need to find a place where Chen Dawei is relatively relaxed, and where it's just the two of them; we shouldn't discuss things with others.
Although Wu Maocai had made many preparations before Dawei returned, he was still a little flustered when he actually saw Dawei.
He wasn't sure if Chen Dawei had the magnanimity to accept him, his former rival.
Downstairs, Li Taoying was dressed impeccably in a brand-new white shirt and black trousers. Her smile was gentle and graceful as she gestured for the group of leaders to proceed to the main conference room.
When Dawei passed by Li Taoying, he deliberately stood in front of her for about a second and stared at her intently.
When their eyes met, a hint of panic flashed in Li Taoying's eyes. She avoided Dawei's gaze, forced a smile, and invited Dawei inside.
Inside the meeting room.
The table on the dais was covered with a red cloth, and the teacups and nameplates were arranged neatly.
Xiao Zhikai from the Municipal Organization Department announced Chen Dawei's appointment, and the crowd applauded continuously.
Zhou Xiangzhang was the first to lead the applause, her smile was very natural, her eyes were looking in Dawei's direction, and she kept nodding, as if she greatly admired and approved of Chen Dawei.
However, the title "Acting" still needs to be added before Dawei's title as county head, just like Xie Changhe before. The title can only be removed after the meeting of the People's Congress of Yuanshan County.
With Xu Aiguo present, this kind of meeting was just a formality, and nothing of substance could be achieved. After the appointments were announced, Xiao Zhikai, Xu Aiguo, Zhou Xiangzhang, and Chen Dawei all made some speeches, but they were all empty words.
Just like in Meihua City, after everyone gathered together, dinner was arranged.
Xu Aiguo waved his hand: "I still need to visit a few places and do some research and investigation, so I won't eat here."
His original reason for coming down was simply to take a look around and, incidentally, to see Chen Dawei off to his new post.
Zhou Xiangzhang breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't want to stay with Xu Aiguo any longer, and still looked regretful: "There's no reason not to eat."
"Everyone is busy with work, so I won't bother you. I know you all feel uncomfortable with me here."
The group saw Xu Aiguo off to his car.
Dawei could only stand in the crowd and watch Xu Aiguo from afar.
Xu Aiguo, who had already boarded the bus, rolled down the window and looked at Dawei in front of everyone, saying, "Comrade Dawei, go all out! The provincial leaders are watching you. Move forward bravely!"
Everyone was taken aback; Xu Aiguo was openly supporting Chen Dawei.
Not only did he deliver it in person, but he also said such things in public. Doesn't that make it clear that he is Chen Dawei's backer?
Everyone was a little surprised. Even if the leader strongly supports someone, it's only secretly and won't be said publicly.
What methods did Chen Dawei use to get a cadre like Xu Aiguo to support him so openly?
David himself was also somewhat flattered. He looked at Xu Aiguo with grateful eyes and nodded deeply.
Xu Aiguo rolled up the car window, and the car slowly drove away.
Xiao Zhikai from the Municipal Organization Department stayed behind, and everyone had dinner together that evening.
During the meal, Dawei was absent-minded and sent a message to Lin Qiufeng, asking how Uncle Lin's condition was and whether Lin Lao Er had met with Uncle Lin.
Lin Qiufeng didn't reply for quite some time after the message was sent.
Unable to leave at the moment, Dawei had no choice but to put the matter aside for the time being.
After the meal, Li Taoying prepared to send Xiao Zhikai and other city leaders to rest.
"Let's just go to the county guesthouse, we won't go to the Guohao Hotel," Xiao Zhikai suggested.
Li Taoying, who had already made arrangements, immediately called the guesthouse and arranged for Xiao Zhikai and his two companions to stay there.
Dawei went with them to see Xiao Zhikai off. After everyone saw Xiao Zhikai, the Minister of the Organization Department of the Municipal Government, off to his post, they prepared to leave.
David's Passat was originally parked at the provincial capital's airport.
On the way back, he rode in Xu Aiguo's car. Xu Aiguo arranged for someone to drive Dawei's car back to Yuanshan County. At this moment, Dawei had just gotten into his silver-gray Passat when he received a text message from Xiao Zhikai.
"Dawei, slow down. After they leave, come into my room."
Dawei sat in the car, waiting for Li Taoying from the County Party Committee Office, Shao Zhen'an, the Minister of the County Organization Department, Zheng Zhiguo from the County Public Security Bureau, and others to leave first.
After waiting for a while, most of the cars had left, leaving only Zheng Zhiguo's Toyota Prado still parked in the parking lot.
Zheng Zhiguo was still there, so Dawei couldn't get out of the car and go into the guesthouse.
The message Xiao Zhikai sent earlier meant he didn't want everyone to see it.
David lit a cigarette, rolled down the car window a crack, and slowly smoked while waiting.
The Land Cruiser Prado parked under the camphor tree diagonally opposite also rolled down its window a crack, and smoke drifted out from the crack.
"Dawei, come in."
Xiao Zhikai's text message arrived again.
David had no choice but to get out of the car and walk towards the guesthouse.
When they arrived at a suite on the second floor, David knocked on the door.
Xiao Zhikai opened the door himself.
It was hot, so Minister Xiao wore only another vest, took off his trousers, changed into knee-length shorts, and wore slippers.
Without that outfit, he looks like an old man playing chess on the street.
"This awful weather, looks like it's going to rain again, it's so humid and hot," Xiao Zhikai complained.
"A typhoon is expected to make landfall in Zhanjiang in a couple of days."
"So that's how it is. It's good that Zhan City landed; it has nothing to do with our Meihua City."
Guangdong Province is located by the sea and has a very long coastline, and is affected by typhoons every year.
In the event of a strong typhoon, the government system will be on high alert, and everyone will do their utmost to prevent flooding and waterlogging.
Xiao Zhikai turned the air conditioner up and poured tea for Dawei.
"Minister Xu spoke with me and asked me to help you as much as I can within my capabilities."
David stood up and said solemnly, "Thank you..."
Xiao Zhikai waved his hand and smiled, "Sit down, we're all family here, no need for such formalities. You don't have any help in Yuanshan County, I'll recommend someone for you."
"That's great."
Xiao Zhikai picked up his phone and quickly sent a text message.
Not long after, Zheng Zhiguo, the director of the Yuanshan County Public Security Bureau, knocked on the door and came in.
"Minister, County Chief Chen."
They call him "Minister" directly because they are familiar with each other in private.
The fact that they have a surname means we're not that familiar with each other yet.
Zheng Zhiguo, carrying a handbag, bowed slightly to the two men as he entered.
Xiao Zhikai shook his head toward a chair to the side, signaling him to sit down quickly.
"I don't need to introduce Comrade Chen Dawei, right? You two were in the same team before."
Zheng Zhiguo chuckled awkwardly and nodded to Dawei in greeting, "Of course we're very familiar with each other."
"Zhiguo, you should support Dawei's work more in the future."
"Yes, yes." Zheng Zhiguo nodded repeatedly.
Xiao Zhikai's tone hardened: "In governing the country, the higher-ups have made a firm decision this time to thoroughly rectify the atmosphere in Yuanshan County."
This should serve as a wake-up call.
If we continue to waver and be fickle like before...
Then I can't protect you anymore.