"Mr. Hu, you don't need to be modest! Really, you did a much better job than all of us in this matter!" Chen Liqun said with great emotion.
It was clear that Chen Liqun had a lot on his mind, while Hu Yuan just smiled politely and didn't say anything more.
"By the way, County Chief Chen, how about we have Lao Wang and Xiao Hu take us around this Lao Liu Village? We may not be water conservancy planning experts, but we can still take a look at the situation here, right?"
Ma Guoqing naturally saw through Chen Liqun's thoughts and said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Wang Shengli quickly added from the side, "That's right, that's right! Since the two leaders are here, they should take a look around. Although our Laoliuzhuang Village can't be considered a famous scenic spot, it's still quite picturesque!"
"Haha!" Hearing Wang Shengli say that, Chen Liqun, who was originally a little down, also pointed at him and laughed.
Led by Wang Shengli, the group then began their tour around the mountain.
Wang Shengli and Ma Guoqing walked ahead, chatting casually as they led the way.
Hu Yuan and Chen Liqun walked in the middle, with their secretary, Xiao Hu, following closely behind.
"Mr. Hu, how did you come up with the idea of upgrading the water supply in Laoliuzhuang?" Chen Liqun asked Hu Yuan with great curiosity.
“County Chief Chen, you can just call me Xiao Hu.” Hu Yuan smiled and then said, “It was all a coincidence. My wife is from Laoliuzhuang. Last time I came home with her, I saw the inconvenience of water use here, and it was a sudden inspiration.”
Upon hearing this, Chen Liqun did not respond, but simply nodded silently in agreement.
However, Hu Yuan didn't finish his sentence. He continued, "Actually, there's another reason."
"Oh?" Chen Liqun looked at Hu Yuan with some surprise.
"Although the mountainous area where Laoliuzhuang is located is not economically developed, the scenery is extremely beautiful!"
"It can be described as a place of green mountains and clear waters! You know, green mountains and clear waters are gold and silver mountains! Maybe we don't care now, but we endlessly develop and utilize this land, and we overuse chemical fertilizers and pesticides in our daily farming, but this will destroy this land."
"By the time our economy develops and we want to improve the environment, it will be too late..."
"Green mountains and clear waters are invaluable assets!" Upon hearing this, Chen Liqun's eyes lit up.
"Xiao Hu, what you said is absolutely right! This landscape is a treasure bestowed upon us by heaven! It's a veritable gold mine!"
Hearing Chen Liqun's words, Hu Yuan also smiled meaningfully.
Chen Liqun thought Hu Yuan's laughter was an agreement with his words, but little did he know that Hu Yuan actually had other intentions.
"These are words spoken by the leader himself, how could they be unreasonable!" Hu Yuan thought to himself.
Most areas in the south are mountainous and hilly, and Jiangyin Jiangkou is also located in the mountains.
The group of five climbed the back mountain of Laoliuzhuang and looked towards the village, which was surrounded by various trees, like a beautiful embellishment.
By the time they reached the mountainside, Chen Liqun, Ma Guoqing, and Secretary Hu were already panting heavily.
"County Chief Chen, shall we take a break?"
Noticing their fatigue, Hu Yuan made a suggestion.
Chen Liqun was bent over, supporting himself on his knees with his hands, his shirt already soaked with sweat.
"I'm really getting old and useless. I've been sitting in the office too much these past few years, and my stamina can't keep up!" Chen Liqun sighed helplessly.
Hu Yuan found a few newspapers he carried with him, spread them on a large rock nearby, and had everyone sit down.
“County Chief Chen, you are in very good health. I, Old Ma, feel dizzy just looking up, let alone walking.”
Ma Guoqing's face was pale, and he was sweating profusely, looking as if he had just been pulled out of a water tank.
"Old Ma, your health really isn't good. You need to exercise more! You know, good health is the foundation of happiness!" Chen Liqun shook his head and said.
Ma Guoqing did not refute, but smiled and repeatedly agreed.
After resting for a while, they gradually recovered.
Standing halfway up the mountain with his hands on his hips, Chen Liqun gazed into the distance.
"Great! This place is fantastic!"
In another location surrounded by mountains, there is a spacious, low-lying area.
There is a reservoir there built in the 1950s, but it has been abandoned because it has been neglected for so long and has not been repaired.
Only the mountain people who plant trees around the area go there to fetch water.
Because of its unique terrain, the reservoir is surrounded by mountains on three sides, and there is a man-made dam at the outlet, which is quite spectacular.
"A placid lake emerges from the high gorge, the goddess should be well, and the world will be astonished!" Chen Liqun suddenly recited the poem of the founding emperor loudly, his heart filled with emotion.
Halfway up the mountain, the terrain is flat and open, and with the reservoir of green water in front of you, the water and sky blend into one, creating a magnificent sight.
Every now and then, flocks of birds would fly overhead, leaving behind their clear calls.
With a heart full of joy, Chen Liqun exclaimed to Wang Shengli, "Old Wang! Your Laoliuzhuang is truly a blessed place!"
"What Xiao Hu just said is absolutely right. This green landscape is truly Jiangyin's gold and silver mountain!"
"Hey, it's just a few hills and a waste reservoir, nothing special, right?" Wang Shengli said with a dismissive laugh.
In his view, these mountain views were quite ordinary, just like a rich person who is used to eating abalone and lobster would not find these things strange at all.
Chen Liqun laughed and said, "Old Wang, you can't say that!"
"If you ask me, this landscape is a huge treasure for your Lao Liuzhuang!"
"Huh?" Wang Shengli was a bit confused and really didn't understand why this big leader would make such a remark.
Hu Yuan nodded in deep agreement, because he knew that Chen Liqun now understood the value of this landscape.
"I can only describe it with two words!" Chen Liqun exclaimed, and everyone looked at him.
"Chong Er!"
"Chong Er? What does that mean?"
Ma Guoqing, Wang Shengli, and even Secretary Hu did not understand what he meant by those words.
Hu Yuan replied with a smile, "You're absolutely right!"
"Chong Er! Such boundless romance!"
Upon hearing Hu Yuan's words, Chen Liqun's eyes lit up again, and he looked at the other person with some surprise.
Among the many leaders in the county, Chen Liqun always considered himself well-read in history books and familiar with many literary allusions.
This is also why he is so smug.
He thought his words of lament would go unanswered, but unexpectedly, Hu Yuan gave him a little surprise.
Such a young man is intelligent, ambitious, knowledgeable, and cultured; he is truly lovable!
How wonderful it would be to have a junior like that!
Chen Liqun thought to himself.
"Not bad! Xiao Hu, I didn't expect you to have such a profound literary foundation!" Chen Liqun said with a smile.
"I've just casually read a couple of books, I'm definitely no match for you!" Hu Yuan shook his head and replied with a smile.
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