Inside Zhang Xingguo's office, Zhang Xingguo couldn't help but twitch his lips as he listened to Li Xiuyuan's words. What kind of talk was this? Li Xiuyuan was here to report to him?
Has he been informed? He suspected that if he didn't inquire, Li Xiuyuan might not even report to him until all the projects in Meilin Village were completed.
He also said he was too busy with work and kept the door wide open all day, so he never saw Li Xiuyuan come over.
However, Zhang Xingguo might have grumbled in his heart, but he certainly wouldn't say it out loud: "Mayor Li is also very busy. I heard that the second phase of the Meilin Village project is about to start?"
"Yes, Secretary." Li Xiuyuan nodded and then gave a detailed report on the progress of the project in Meilin Village. Zhang Xingguo had called him over, so it wouldn't be right not to give a detailed report.
After all, he is indeed the deputy director of the steering committee.
Moreover, there's nothing shameful about the progress of this project.
"Not bad, progress is fast. It was definitely the right decision for the county leaders to send you to the central town..." Zhang Xingguo praised Li Xiuyuan, but Li Xiuyuan was secretly on guard.
He's no naive young man; he's already had his share of battles with Zhang Xingguo. Zhang Xingguo's praise must have something else going on, and it's quite obvious what Zhang Xingguo's intentions were before the second phase of the project even began.
So Li Xiuyuan quickly followed up, saying, "Secretary Zhang, you flatter me. Actually, my approach to this project is quite simple. There are only two things: one is to be dedicated, and the other is to ensure that all accounts are transparent and verifiable. Every penny spent is clearly accounted for. I also plan to publicize the expenses of the initial dredging project in the village and town after the project is completed."
"I hope everyone can keep an eye on this..."
As Li Xiuyuan spoke, Zhang Xingguo's expression changed. Public disclosure of accounts was not a good thing.
"Also, Secretary Zhang, the second phase of the project has begun. Because we need to cooperate with a professional construction company, we held a meeting to discuss and are preparing to conduct a public tender..." Li Xiuyuan continued.
Zhang Xingguo's expression darkened further; Li Xiuyuan had preemptively blocked his words.
Li Xiuyuan also looked at Zhang Xingguo. He guessed that Zhang Xingguo had come to him to learn about the project before the second phase of the project started. What else could it be but the second phase of the project?
Building houses, roads, and various public facilities—this project, totaling over five million yuan, is no small undertaking in a central town. Zhang Xingguo was definitely thinking of getting involved.
"Mayor Li, you held a meeting to discuss this? When did this happen? How come I didn't know?" Zhang Xingguo asked directly. Of course, there is room for manipulation in open bidding, but relatively speaking, it will be subject to many constraints.
If it could be arranged directly without public bidding, that would be the simplest solution.
“Secretary Zhang, I’m reporting to you now. It happened just a couple of days ago. Even if you hadn’t come to me today, I was planning to report to you first, and then report to the county.” Li Xiuyuan said with a smile.
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