Around 7:30 in the morning, all the facilities and equipment on site were ready. A bright red carpet was laid out, and cannons and other equipment were brought in. A red silk cloth with big red flowers was placed over the stone tablet engraved with "Happiness River".
Li Xiuyuan ate breakfast by the Blackwater River. It was a boxed meal that was delivered to him. After taking a quick bite, Zhang Xingguo and Hou Peng arrived and inquired about Li Xiuyuan's preparations on site.
At eight o'clock, Li Xiuyuan contacted Li Boyang to see when County Chief Yun would depart.
At 8:20, the crowd took their seats, and some onlookers also arrived, making the scene lively.
At 8:25, Li Xiuyuan received a call from Duan Jun, who said that he had arrived at Meilin Village with his men. Li Xiuyuan took Zhou Jianzhong there and met with Duan Jun, telling Duan Jun to be on high alert.
"That's the village entrance. The riverbank leads all the way to this side. We'll have people stationed at intervals to keep an eye on things. If any emergency occurs, we'll take people under control and remove them from the scene immediately..." Li Xiuyuan instructed.
Duan Jun nodded, indicating that he understood.
"Once County Chief Yun arrives at the scene, everyone should retreat and maintain order. Even when County Chief Yun leaves, we must not let our guard down." Li Xiuyuan said, extending his hand to Duan Jun and shaking it firmly. He solemnly said, "Chief Duan, I'm entrusting today's matter to you."
"Mayor Li, rest assured, I guarantee that today's unveiling ceremony will be a complete success," Duan Jun assured him.
At this point, there's no room for ambiguity in what you say; any vagueness will make Li Xiuyuan uneasy.
You must speak your mind completely so that the favor can be truly appreciated. Speak without reservation and do your best to ensure that nothing goes wrong. If that's the case, then it's a complete success. If there are any unexpected situations, the leaders will understand.
Li Xiuyuan's phone rang, but he didn't say anything more. He answered the phone; it was Li Boyang calling to say that County Chief Yun had already set off and was on his way to Meilin Village, and would arrive in about fifteen minutes.
After hanging up the phone, Li Xiuyuan looked at Duan Jun and instructed him, "Go and make the arrangements."
Then they quickly went to inform Zhang Xingguo and Hou Peng. At this time, Lu Zhenhai also arrived, and the four of them, along with the village cadres, went to the village entrance to welcome Yun Yanchang.
When Li Xiuyuan and others arrived at the village entrance, the county's media reporters also arrived. Li Xiuyuan sent Shi Yufei to lead the media reporters to the Heishui River embankment to set up. It was not important for a deputy party secretary to show his face in front of the county head.
Because the county magistrate won't concern himself with these matters, Zhou Jianzhong, the village party secretary and acting village director, can't leave. If Yun Yanchang doesn't ask, it doesn't matter. But if Yun Yanchang does ask, Zhou Jianzhong must be there.
In addition, Zhou Jianzhong is most familiar with some aspects of the village's situation, which he will also introduce.
At 8:50, Yun Yanchang's car appeared at the entrance of Meilin Village, and everyone immediately became tense.
The car slowly came to a stop. Li Xiuyuan strode forward and opened the car door. Zhang Xingguo and Hou Peng took half a step forward and then pulled back, cursing Li Xiuyuan in their hearts.
However, there was nothing that could be done. Everyone knew that Li Xiuyuan was Yun Yanchang's former secretary, so it was understandable that he was trying to curry favor, even if it was a bit too obvious.
Yun Yanchang got out of the car and exchanged a glance with Li Xiuyuan. Zhang Xingguo, Hou Peng and others had already arrived in front of them.
"County Chief Yun, welcome, welcome! It's a great honor for you to come to Meilin Village for the unveiling ceremony." Zhang Xingguo was very enthusiastic. He didn't get along with Li Xiuyuan, but he had to curry favor with Yun Yanchang.
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