Shuwang Quanxinjia always felt uneasy and couldn't calm down the village's palpitations... Why would he take so many village cadres to stroll around Shuiliangou for no reason?
They must have some ulterior motive! And look at those four people above them—they sound like they're from the Forestry Bureau? The district Forestry Bureau? Or the city Forestry Bureau?
Regardless of the level, this has created a huge problem for Jixing Village. If this Section Chief Xiao can really influence the next round of timber compensation funds, they've offended someone terribly.
That year, the whole village had 200,000 yuan, which was no small sum!
Regarding Zhang Guodong, Zhao Wangquan, while admiring his actions, also felt somewhat helpless. It was a bit violent, a bit impulsive, but the beating was satisfying. That Section Chief Xiao just had a face that begged to be punched. This scheme also angered Zhang Guodong. Making someone kneel?
But the problem is, this person has committed a heinous crime; how do we resolve the ensuing mess? We certainly can't wait for the higher-ups to cancel the timber compensation!
Without the villagers from Xia Village, the people of Jixing Village were quite content by the Water Curtain Pool. Laughter could be heard from time to time; Zhang Guodong had certainly been enthusiastic earlier, at least enough to capture the hearts of the young people.
As for Uncle Xigui and his ilk, while they enjoyed watching, most of them shook their heads in disbelief. Zhang Guodong was still too young and impulsive!
It was already noon. Everyone was getting a little hungry. So, with a shout, they got to work. The wild rabbit they had caught last night was a real delicacy, and if they didn't eat it now, it might spoil in a while.
This matter will be handled by Uncle Xigui.
Zhao Wangquan pulled Zhang Guodong aside, his face showing anxiety, clearly indicating that he had something to discuss.
"Uncle Jin, what brings you here?" Zhang Guodong asked, feigning confusion. He could guess why Uncle Quan had called him over. It was nothing more than worrying that Section Chief Xiao might cause trouble. But he didn't care. When did the Forestry Bureau become a place where a mere section chief or deputy section chief could decide?
When it comes to money, the deputy director and director make the decisions. Besides, this is a matter for the township leaders to handle. If any village hasn't received its compensation, it's not just us who's in a hurry; the township is anxious too. It's probably about the money.
Zhao Wangquan sighed. He considered his words carefully and said, "I know Li Genbao well. He's a capable person who goes down to the villages. Among the people who went down to the villages just now, there were several village cadres. With so many people accompanying him, I suspect that Section Chief Xiao is probably very important to the village!"
As he spoke, he observed Zhang Guodong's changing expressions. Zhang Guodong was, after all, the executive deputy village head. Seeing the importance that Secretary Wang and Third Brother (Zhao Sanshun) placed on him, he knew how vital Zhang Guodong was to Jixing Village.
If there were any suspicion of criticizing Zhang Guodong now, Zhao Wangquan wouldn't be able to bring himself to do it. He was actually quite pleased with himself just now! At least Jixing Village had a powerful executive deputy village head.
Seeing that Zhang Guodong's expression remained unchanged and he continued to listen attentively, Zhao Wangquan said, "I'm worried that the man surnamed Xiao might cause trouble for our village, so should I talk to Secretary Zhao about it?"
So that's how it is. Zhang Guodong chuckled inwardly. But it makes sense; letting Zhao Sanshun know the situation here and taking the initiative would be beneficial for Jixing Village. After all, Shimomura Riku had set his sights on Jixing Village's territory.
Even when the government handles this matter, shouldn't it respect tradition? This reflects the general sentiment in Zhaoshuo.
“Uncle Quan is right. We should talk to Third Uncle. As for that Section Chief Xiao, I’ll go and find out. He doesn’t seem like any big shot; he can’t cause any trouble!” Zhang Guodong said after thinking for a moment.
With Zhang Guodong's assurance, Zhao Wangquan immediately felt relieved.
Xiao Zhang is much more straightforward and easier to talk to.
So, Uncle Quan searched for a long time for a spot with a signal before calling Zhao Sanshun. Zhang Guodong took out his phone and also found a place with a signal!
Upon closer inspection, numerous missed calls and text messages appeared on the screen.
The phone numbers included Li Yun's, Fatty's, and Li Rulong's. Li Rulong seemed like a decent guy. After collaborating with Zhang Guodong at the hotel last time, their relationship had unknowingly grown closer.
This person still has some backbone.
It's said he's now working at the Xiqin Provincial Branch of China Petroleum Company, as a clerk in the technical department. This was arranged by the fat man. Getting into a state-owned enterprise is incredibly competitive these days. It's no use without connections, unless you truly have the ability and achievements.
Li Rulong is doing very well these days. I just don't know why he called me.
After thinking for a moment, Zhang Guodong called the fat man.
Fatty is taking a nap in his assigned house in the countryside. Lin Daiyu came to visit today, dressed casually and bringing a pot of black chicken soup, which is said to be very nourishing. Fatty is experiencing a bittersweet feeling.
Does he really need a lot of tonics? He's lost weight, but he's also more muscular, and even in bed, he's more vigorous than before. This is related to the pills Zhang Guodong gave him. But Lin Yujiao doesn't know that. The fat man had no choice but to be fed the pills spoonful by spoonful.
"Don't waste it! I spent hours cooking this ear!" Lin Yujiao threatened when she saw the fat man's miserable face.
They're practically a married couple now. At home, Fatty is still completely dominated by Lin Yujiao. Of course, things are different in bed.
The fat man grabbed Lin Yujiao and kissed her. This immediately angered Lin Yujiao, who nearly spilled the soup in her hand.
"Wife, why don't you stop drinking? Haven't you noticed how much stronger I've become lately, and even a little thinner! I'm in great shape, hehe, how about we go to bed and test each other?" the fat man said shamelessly.
"Get lost. All you think about is this. You need to rest at noon, so go and take a nap, or I won't let you into bed tonight!" Lin Yujiao's cheek turned pink from the fat man's touch, and she immediately punched him before pulling away.
Despite the threat, the fat man was still easily swayed. He had no choice but to give up. He glanced at the soup with lingering fear. Too little salt, and seemingly too much of the other ingredients; even Lin Yujiao's tongue was almost numb. Could the ginseng she bought be genuine?
Don't let the fact that Fatty is a complete novice when it comes to medicinal herbs fool you. But after spending so much time with Zhang Guodong, his ambitions have grown. If he's eyeing anything, it's Guodong's ginseng! He doesn't care about any other ginseng except Zhang Guodong's.
Lin Yujiao brought the black chicken soup down, but it would be a shame to just throw it away. After all, it was the first time she had learned how to make it from a book, and the first time she had cooked it herself.
Seeing that the fat man was about to lie down on the sofa for a while, with the air conditioning on in the living room, he immediately felt sleepy as soon as he touched the sofa.
"Ptooey! What's that taste?!" Lin Yujiao spat out the black chicken soup she had cooked as soon as she took a sip. Only then did she realize how terrible her soup was.
The fat guy actually drank that much!
Lin Yujiao was immediately captivated by the fat man's face. She was deeply moved.
"That scoundrel! Why didn't he say anything?"
Just then, the fat man's phone rang.
The fat man woke up immediately. As the head of a township, he needed to keep his phone on frequently. Of course, he had two phones, one for official business and one for personal use. Very few people knew about the personal one.
The fat man hadn't gotten up yet. Lin Yuqiao went over and slammed the phone shut.
"Don't your men let people get any rest?" Lin Yujiao said with dissatisfaction.
The fat man glanced at the phone and immediately said with a wry smile, "You've got the wrong one. That's a private number, not a public one! Give it to me, let me see whose it is."
Lin Yujiao glanced at the screen and immediately stuck out her tongue. The name "Guodong" was clearly written on it.
Guodong is naturally Zhang Guodong, and she actually pressed the button to shut him down!
"It's Guodong's," Lin Yujiao said shyly, handing over the phone while standing nearby.
Down.
The fat man took it, glanced at it, and dialed the number.
"Damn it, what mischief are you up to? Why aren't you answering my calls? Let me tell you, Yu Jiao is a good girl, you can't have an affair!" Zhang Guodong cursed.
The fat man broke out in a cold sweat immediately.
"Guodong, Yujiao is here too. He thought it was one of those township leaders calling and hung up. You don't have to retaliate like this, do you?" the fat man said discontentedly.
He glanced guiltily at Lin Yujiao. The latter, however, showed no intention of leaving. Did she really want to answer the phone?
"Ah. Hehe, I see. By the way, I'm hunting in the mountains right now and something came up. You can ask me about it later," Zhang Guodong said with a smile, changing the subject.
"Hunting? What's up?" the fat man asked enviously. Hunting meant getting wild game to eat, right? But he couldn't go.
Zhang Guodong explained the situation, but the fat man looked puzzled and said, "Forestry Bureau? I know about that. I'll go ask about it and call you back later."
The use of air rifles was approved by the township's armed forces department.
They were quite clear-headed and didn't want to call the forestry bureau directly.
If Zhang Guodong's guess is true, there might be some hidden scheme. The fact that he found out later put him in a somewhat passive position.
Zhangba Township is at a crucial juncture. Let's not get into this mess. Everyone else is going to try and grab a piece of Zhangba Township's pie. How can that be allowed?
Therefore, Fatty still takes this matter seriously. To put it more deeply, the development of Zhangba Township is inseparable from its green resources. The rules and regulations for this aspect must be controlled by the township government.
Lin Yujiao was actually a very nice girl. Seeing that the fat man seemed to be discussing serious matters, she took the initiative to leave. The fat man glanced at her, quite satisfied. He then made a phone call to the head of the armed forces department.
But the armed forces minister was unaware of this. Applying for a permit only requires once a year. For routine use of firearms, there's no need to register with the armed forces department. The armed forces minister was about to call the village below to inquire, but the fat man said it wasn't necessary.
It's not advisable to let too many people know at this time. It's better to investigate secretly.
After thinking for a moment, the fat man picked up the phone and called Teng Hongxing, a deputy director of the district forestry bureau. He knew the director of the district forestry bureau, but they weren't close. He, however, was familiar with this deputy director, Teng Hongxing.
"Huh? Secretary Wang, what brings you to call me?" Teng Hongxing was quite surprised to receive the call from the fat man.
"Director Teng, you guys are really not being fair. You didn't even tell me about any plans the bureau has in Zhangba Township?" the fat man said, feigning anger.
"A plan for Zhangba Township?" Teng Hongxing was momentarily stunned. When did the bureau have such a plan? Suddenly, he remembered something. "I really didn't know about this, at least the bureau hasn't received any notification about it. But now that you mention it, it reminds me of something. Deputy Director Cheng did mention it at a bureau party committee meeting a while ago. Selecting a township, building a forestry protection station or something. Nobody took it seriously. It needs to be funded, and everyone in Juli is strapped for cash."
"A forestry protection station?" the fat man asked, surprised. "Isn't there a section chief surnamed Xiao in your bureau?"
"You mean Xiao Kai? He's a deputy section chief. What happened? Did he offend Secretary Wang?" Teng Hongxing joked.
"He didn't provoke me. But he did provoke others and got beaten up. That Xiao Kai is no good either. He went to other villages and acted arrogantly. I heard he was shooting wildly with an air rifle, which is why he got beaten up," the fat man sneered.
"Huh?" Teng Hongxing was immediately surprised.
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