Li Xiuyuan's words were half true and half false, revealing some of his true thoughts, which made them seem less fake. He said that he was a saint, letting Su Ziying know that he was also an ordinary person, but at the same time, he showed that he was broad-minded and willing to think of others.
"So when Teacher Wei came to me, I hesitated for a moment, but still agreed to her request." After saying that, Li Xiuyuan immediately looked at Su Ziying and said, "Teacher Su, am I particularly conflicted about this?"
Seeing that Li Xiuyuan seemed somewhat moved, Su Ziying said softly, "Mayor Li, you've already done very well. Many people can't do what you do. Some people use the banner of righteousness to make demands on others, speaking with great righteousness, but when it comes to themselves, they can't do it at all. At least you're not that kind of hypocrite, and you're willing to help Teacher Wei."
"This isn't a contradiction, but rather a compromise based on reality, which is actually quite good."
"Thank you, Teacher Su. Your words of encouragement make me feel much better," Li Xiuyuan said with a smile.
Su Ziying blushed. How was this considered giving advice? I didn't.
However, Li Xiuyuan then added, "But with Teacher Wei's departure, Meilin Village has lost a volunteer teacher, making things even more difficult for Meilin Village Primary School..."
Li Xiuyuan started subtly hinting at Su Ziying, making things even more difficult. Could you fill in the gaps?
However, he certainly wouldn't say it outright. As if he were just casually remarking, before Su Ziying could react, he continued, "But this incident has also served as a reminder to me. It's not easy for you volunteer teachers. In the future, our town will try its best to provide you with some support in your lives, especially for the village primary schools, to improve your living conditions as much as possible."
We should think of ways to increase education funding and make sure that things like what happened to Teacher Wei never happen again. I plan to convene a meeting with village heads and primary school principals from all the villages to discuss education and try to provide them with more convenient living conditions.
Regardless of how much improvement they might make, at the very least, we want the visiting teachers to feel the importance and care that our central town places on them…
Hearing Li Xiuyuan's words warmed Su Ziying's heart, and her affection for him increased even more. Li Xiuyuan wasn't the kind of person who wallowed in self-pity; he was also actively trying to solve problems, even if they were limited by reality and couldn't bring about a major change.
But Li Xiuyuan was working hard to do it.
"Mayor Li, you are a good leader." Su Ziying praised him. Li Xiuyuan felt a little emotional upon hearing this. Teacher Su, what I wanted to hear was not "you are a good leader", but "you are a great leader".
Actually, when Li Xiuyuan talked about holding a meeting to improve the living conditions of the volunteer teachers, he was mainly thinking that Su Ziying would be able to live more comfortably after arriving in Meilin Village. He didn't want Su Ziying to go to Meilin Village but not be able to stay and want to go back to the provincial capital.
Then one's career would be cut short before it's even halfway through.
"Haha, thank you, Teacher Su. Let's go, I'll treat you to dinner," Li Xiuyuan said with a smile, gesturing to Su Ziying.
When the two arrived at the steamed bun shop, the plump woman was very welcoming: "Please have a seat, Mayor Li, Teacher Su, why didn't you go on your date in the county this weekend?"
Li Xiuyuan and Su Ziying didn't really explain the misunderstanding about Fatty Sister, mainly because they couldn't explain it clearly, especially on weekends like this when the two of them still came to have breakfast together. Even if you explained it was because of work, people would have to believe you.
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