Chapter 255 Issue 1 (4)
"Hi, Hong Wen."
"These guys deserve to be scolded."
"It wasn't their house that was flooded. If it had been the county party secretary's house, the problem would have been solved that same day."
"really."
Back to live broadcast.
Jiang Ningyue continued to ask: "I am asking you a question, County Magistrate Li, please answer my question."
County Magistrate Li pursed his lips subconsciously and replied, "We will immediately set up a leadership group to discuss and resolve this matter..."
"Okay, let's stop talking official language."
Jiang Ningyue casually waved her hand, signaling to close the connection, and turned to look at Mayor Xia. "Mayor Xia, do you want to take care of this matter?"
"I want to be in charge."
"How do you want to manage it?"
Xia Baohua was the mayor after all. When County Magistrate Li was at a loss for words, his brain was already working rapidly. He picked up the microphone and said slowly:
"First, before this issue is completely resolved, we will deploy water pumping trucks to nearby roads and residential areas to ensure that the waterlogging problem on this road does not affect the normal lives of nearby residents. Secondly, we will establish an expert group and a guidance group to help Nanhe County resolve difficulties and pain points to ensure the smooth completion of this project."
Jiang Ningyue nodded and said, "Mayor Xia, it's still the same problem. When can it be resolved?"
"Before this year." Xia Baohua answered familiarly.
Jiang Ningyue looked at the Director of the Water Resources Department, Wei Zhiming, and asked, "Director Wei, what do you think of Mayor Xia's solution?"
Wei Zhiming hadn't expected Jiang Ningyue to ask him this question, but he had been prepared. Facing Jiang Ningyue's question, he picked up the microphone and said, "This video really shocks me. Drainage is one of the most basic and most important public welfare projects. The Nanhe County Water Affairs Bureau's lax approach to it is clearly inappropriate. I'd also like to make a statement here. If the Nanhe County government is facing difficulties and lacks the ability to complete this project, then our Provincial Water Resources Department, based on the principle of wholeheartedly serving the people and ensuring the safety and well-being of the people in our jurisdiction, can help resolve it."
After hearing this, Xia Baohua raised his eyebrows slightly and glanced at Wei Zhiming.
Jiang Ningyue nodded. "Okay, thank you, Director Wei. County Magistrate Li should have heard this too. If you in Nanhe County can't do it, then go find Director Wei right away."
Sun Wanghai and his family all laughed.
“That’s too mean!”
Father Sun patted his thigh and said, "Look at Xia Baohua's expression, it's so funny."
Sun's mother also nodded and said, "These officials really don't know the suffering of the people. They should be punished."
Sun Wanghai smiled and said, "Dad, don't you think this is just a show now?"
Father Sun sighed, "Seeing this scene, even if it's just a show, it's fine! In the past, these officials wouldn't even put on a show!"
This time, 28 members of the jury voted "satisfied." They were not satisfied with Xia Baohua's attitude, but with the Ministry of Water Resources' attitude.
News appeared again in the live broadcast, and this time the news was about the pollution problem of Baihe River.
Many journalists have documented the pollution in Baihe River, and this short video, less than two minutes long, compiles all the footage captured by these journalists. The video shows how serious the pollution in Baihe City is, and how the water quality is now deplorable, especially compared to its former pristine waters and lush mountains.
These officials knew that they would have to mention the pollution in Baihe River before the live broadcast, but they did not expect that the pollution in Baihe River is so serious now. In broad daylight, factory sewage is discharged directly into Baihe River. Wei Zhiming, the director of the Water Resources Department who had just been complacent, is now a little uneasy. He glared at the Baihe Water Affairs Bureau and thought that he must focus on solving the problems in Baihe City when he returned.
The 2-minute video clip made all the officials present feel uneasy and as if they were on pins and needles. Jiang Ningyue picked up the microphone and the first person she asked was Wei Zhiming.
"Director Wei, are you aware that Baihe City's water pollution is so severe?"
Wei Zhiming nodded gravely and said, "Supervisor, I knew about the pollution problem in Baihe River, but I really didn't expect it to be so serious. I admit, I'm getting a little restless now. As early as three years ago, when I first took office as director, I issued a document regarding Baihe River pollution. Since then, I've arranged for inspection teams to conduct special inspections every six months. But now, watching the video, I realize that this problem has not been resolved at all. I'm ashamed, and I apologize to the people of Baihe."
Jiang Ningyue was a little caught off guard by the apology of the bachelor director of the Water Resources Department. However, her anger was not directed at him, so she was not overly surprised.
"Okay, I hope that through our live broadcast, the people of Baihe can accept your apology."
Jiang Ningyue looked at Li Weimin from the Provincial Environmental Protection Department. "Director Li, are you aware of the pollution problem in Baihe City? Director Wei said he's getting restless. What are your thoughts?"
Li Weimin smiled awkwardly. "As Director Wei said, the problem of Baihe River water pollution was addressed by the provincial government several years ago."
Jiang Ningyue interrupted Li Weimin. "That is to say, both directors know about this and have issued documents. However, since the Baihe Municipal Government hasn't resolved the issue, you don't care. Is your provincial department's job just to issue documents? If the local government doesn't listen to you, then you have no solution at all?"
"There is a way, there is a way."
Li Weimin quickly said, "After the live broadcast, we will immediately arrange for an inspection team to be stationed in Baihe City and require all companies involved to cease operations! At the same time, we will work with the Water Resources Department to establish a special rectification working group to ensure that the ecological environment of Baihe is restored as soon as possible."
Jiang Ningyue nodded casually and looked at the director of the Baihe Municipal Environmental Bureau. The former deputy director, Director Zhao, had now been promoted to director. Jiang Ningyue smiled slightly. "Director Zhao, we're acquaintances now. I interviewed you about this question in 2019. Do you remember how you answered then?"
Director Zhao stood straight, his hand holding the microphone was already full of sweat, "I'm sorry, Supervisor..."
Jiang Ningyue didn't expect Director Zhao to answer her, so she smiled and said, "Back then, you told me that these polluting companies had already been fined, so the Environmental Protection Bureau had no right to take action against them, right?"
Director Zhao was embarrassed and at a loss, not knowing whether to say the right thing or the wrong thing.
Jiang Ningyue pointed to the big screen and said, "Please look at the big screen."
[Reporter: Is the pollution of the Baihe River our responsibility?]
Baihe City Environmental Bureau staff: That's not our responsibility, it's the county's responsibility.
Jiang Ningyue smiled and said, "I didn't expect that in just over two years, the Environmental Protection Bureau not only stopped issuing fines, but also stopped regulating the situation. Director Zhao, do you have anything to say?"
Director Zhao: "We... who... uphold the concept that both the environment and development are indispensable, abide by the law and regulations, and stick to the bottom line..."
Jiang Ningyue didn't want to listen to Director Zhao's nonsense and turned to look at Xia Baohua. "Mayor Xia, do you want to take charge of the Baihe River pollution?"
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