Around 10 a.m., in the courtyard of the Meilin Village Committee, Qi Weihua and Li Xiuyuan seemed to have a mutual respect. Qi Weihua already had a good impression of Li Xiuyuan because, although Li Xiuyuan was also considered to be a relative, he had indeed done a lot of practical things since he came to the central town.
This has been further enhanced through today's interaction. Li Xiuyuan's words struck a chord with him. Li Xiuyuan did not gloss over the costs of the current development; he understood the weight of reality.
But while understanding the harsh reality, Li Xiuyuan was not deterred by these heavy costs; on the contrary, he was full of hope for the future.
Relationships between people are strange. Sometimes a single word can sow the seeds of discord, while other times a few words can lead to a deep friendship.
Qi Weihua looked up at the sky, the sunlight was a bit dazzling, and then looked at Li Xiuyuan: "Xiuyuan, if you're not busy, could you show me around Meilin Village? Although I've heard a lot about this new rural construction, I haven't seen it in person. It would be best if you, as the person in charge, could show me around."
"Haha, Minister Weihua, no problem at all. I'd be delighted if you'd like to learn about the new rural construction in Meilin Village." Li Xiuyuan smiled broadly. Qi Weihua had changed his form of address earlier, no longer using the polite "Mayor Li."
Since this wasn't a formal work setting, Qi Weihua's way of addressing her clearly conveyed a sense of closeness.
"Xiuyuan, don't call me Minister Weihua anymore, just call me Lao Qi," Qi Weihua said.
Li Xiuyuan shook his head: "That's not appropriate. How about I call you Brother Weihua?"
Qi Weihua laughed and shook his head: "Haha, Xiuyuan, wouldn't that mean I'm taking advantage of you? Just call me Lao Qi if you listen to me. I'm not that particular. I just admire capable people."
To be honest, I'm getting old. If I were ten years younger, I would definitely follow you and build a career together. I have faith in you.
Li Xiuyuan's smile widened as he listened to Qi Weihua's words. He had carefully planned some scenarios, but he didn't expect that none of them would be used. Qi Weihua had such a good impression of him, which was somewhat unexpected.
"Following you to build a career"—Qi Weihua is such an old man, he certainly wouldn't say something like that casually. He wouldn't even say something like that as a polite gesture unless he truly believes in you.
“Alright, I won’t be coy anymore, Lao Qi. You’re not old yet, it’s never too late to start a career. Besides, we’ll need your support in the new rural development project in the future.” Li Xiuyuan said, leading Qi Weihua toward the outside of the village committee compound.
Li Xiuyuan accompanied Qi Weihua through Meilin Village, introducing the construction of the new rural demonstration village in Meilin Village to Qi Weihua. This was something that Li Xiuyuan was very familiar with.
What is the overall plan? How is the detailed work being carried out? How did he consider every corner and every street? Li Xiuyuan could rattle off the details off the top of his head.
He was involved in the planning of Meilin Village from the very beginning, and after arriving in the central town today, it goes without saying that he has devoted himself to the construction of Meilin Village. How could he not be familiar with it?
Qi Weihua could also see this. Li Xiuyuan was genuinely concerned about the construction of the new countryside. He wasn't just putting on an act in Meilin Village. Besides Li Xiuyuan's familiarity with the construction work in Meilin Village and his confident demeanor, there was also the respect that the passing villagers had for Li Xiuyuan.
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