I had originally planned to come here today to use my experience at the grassroots level to help Li Xiuyuan in some way and do him a favor, but now it seems that I don't need to do that at all.
"However, the task of building a new rural demonstration village in Meilin Village is not something that I, Li Xiuyuan, can do well by myself, nor can it be done well by any one of you here, the village party secretary, the village director, or any one capable person. It requires everyone to work together, unite as one, and work together to build a new rural village in Meilin Village."
Li Xiuyuan began by stating the main point: the reason for holding this mobilization meeting today is to emphasize unity and concerted efforts.
“I have been to Meilin Village many times. Every time I stand by the Blackwater River, looking at the polluted Blackwater River, the piles of coal slag, the coal dust that has blackened the eaves, and the sewage that has damaged the crops, I feel uneasy. Especially when I hear other people’s introductions, I realize that Meilin Village was originally called Meilin Village because there was a grove of elm and plum trees next to the village.
In the spring of Meilin Village, the branches of the elm plum trees formed a flower arch, and the fragrance filled the village when the wind blew...
As Li Xiuyuan spoke, some of the older villagers also recalled their childhood memories, stirring up their emotions.
"But now, standing in Meilin Village, the coal from the coal mine has replaced the elm trees and plum trees, the clear stream of Baishijian has become a black river, the once fertile land has been polluted, and the picturesque village has become a village of coal dust, pitch black everywhere. To be honest, my heart is heavy."
Li Xiuyuan spoke slowly and deliberately, as there was plenty of time today. This mobilization meeting only had two activities scheduled: one was to announce the village party secretary and acting village head, which would take less than five minutes; the rest was Li Xiuyuan's speech, and he had time to chat with everyone at his own pace.
Leaning against the door of the teachers' dormitory, Su Ziying and a few others listened and whispered among themselves. Wei Ke spoke up, saying, "This young deputy mayor is quite talented. He speaks very well and is quite captivating."
Male teacher Xiao Rui nodded in agreement. This was indeed different from those meetings that were just going through the motions. You could tell that Li Xiuyuan's words were full of genuine feelings.
Su Ziying glanced at Wang Yi unintentionally and saw Wang Yi's bright eyes. Her heart sank. "No way," she thought, "one heartbreak is painful enough, I don't want two..."
On stage, Li Xiuyuan continued, "Actually, in terms of conditions, our Meilin Village is not the best in the whole county. If we're being frank, if we're just talking about building a new rural demonstration village, there are many villages with better conditions than our Meilin Village. But our Meilin Village is the most special one in the whole county, a mixed mining village."
With coal resources nearing depletion, severe environmental pollution, and a diverse population, the county decided to select the most challenging and complex new rural demonstration village after conducting numerous investigations. This decision aimed to give Meilin Village an opportunity and a future.
Otherwise, once the coal resources of our Meilin Village are completely depleted, the land and water sources in the village will be polluted, and the living environment will be destroyed. The Meilin Village that looks prosperous today may become history, a deserted village, and disappear completely from history within ten years, leaving only ruins to witness the former Meilin Village and the people who once lived on this land..."
Using a technique of building suspense before praising and manipulating emotions are the essence of effective communication. Li Xiuyuan is now manipulating the villagers' emotions, making them fluctuate according to his words.
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