At first, Wang Yonghua thought it didn't matter who did the project, since construction equipment was always needed. It was just a matter of earning more or less. But Wang Yonghua didn't expect that the Tian brothers would be so despicable. They didn't use any equipment at all and just fooled people, pocketing all the money.
Wang Yonghua was helpless. The new rural construction project was a huge pie, and Tian Zhijun, as the executive deputy mayor, wanted the preliminary dredging project. He was also from Meilin Village and had his own connections. There was nothing anyone could do about it.
Unexpectedly, things took a turn for the worse. Tian Zhijun got into trouble, so he went to Hou Peng. He thought there would be no problem this time, but Hou Peng kept disappearing without a trace. He also found out some things about the situation in the central town.
Hou Peng was at a loss when faced with this executive deputy mayor from the county; it was entirely up to the other party to make the decisions.
Several times, Wang Yonghua wanted to go directly to Li Xiuyuan, ask for money, and get him involved. With so much machinery, if he couldn't participate, it would just be a waste of money day after day.
However, with Hou Peng caught in the middle, there was really no other way. If they bypassed Hou Peng and went directly to Li Xiuyuan, they would offend someone, and if they offended Hou Peng, they would not be able to take on any projects in the central town.
The key issue is that the two are friends, and this would be bad for his reputation if it got out, so he could only endure it, especially when the river embankment project in Meilin Village had already begun to be leveled, he was extremely anxious.
Thinking he had no chance this time, Hou Peng unexpectedly offered to help him arrange a meeting with Li Xiuyuan at this critical juncture.
"Mayor, what's the purpose of Li Xiuyuan's visit? Could you please enlighten me?" After sitting down, Wang Yonghua asked Hou Peng, suppressing his thoughts.
Hou Peng smiled. He understood what Wang Yonghua meant: he was asking if Li Xiuyuan had a big appetite and what kind of personality he had. However, he shook his head: "I don't know anything about his plans. How long has Li Xiuyuan been in the central town?"
Hou Peng paused slightly before continuing, "Don't talk about how long they've been in the central town; they've only been working for a short time. Who knows what the situation is? Just follow the normal procedures first, and then see what they think. But one thing is certain: they have a very good relationship with the Finance Bureau, and the Finance Office is also very accommodating. As long as you can satisfy them..."
As for the later stages of project payment, there were no problems at all. He just needed to make the arrangements, and the finance office would transfer the money that same day. Just a couple of days ago, for the repair work on the Heishui River embankment in Meilin Village, the finance office directly brought cash to settle the wages—it was quite a grand affair.”
Speaking of this, Hou Peng was a little jealous. Before Li Xiuyuan came, he couldn't have such a good command over the finance office in the central town. Most of the notes he signed could get him money from the finance office.
However, if someone doesn't get along with the finance office, they will make excuses and refuse to cooperate. Lei Yina, the head of the finance office, is a big shot in the central town.
But it was different for Li Xiuyuan. He made a phone call and the finance office brought cash to the construction site.
Upon hearing this, Wang Yonghua immediately understood.
Li Xiuyuan got out of the car in front of Xiaokang Restaurant and told Zhou Yi to find a place to eat on his own. Then he went into Xiaokang Restaurant. Since Wu Yiyi first brought him to Xiaokang Restaurant, he has now become a regular customer.
As soon as you enter, a lobby manager will come to guide you.
"Secretary Li, it's been a while since you've been here. Please come in."
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