Except for the staff of Baliushu, no one expected Wan Hongcai to perform in such a manner. Not only Wu Youshun, but even Li Honghai and Gau Songshan were taken aback.
The venue fell silent for a long time, until Gau Songshan and Li Honghai led the applause, which erupted into enthusiastic clapping. However, what no one knew was that Wan Hongcai, who had just delivered an impassioned speech, along with Jian Junzhan, He Hongmei, Chai Hongmin, the Chairman of the People's Congress, and other personnel from Baliushu Township, felt as if their hearts were bleeding.
Yet they all forced smiles and joined in the applause.
The art festival had just concluded, and the village held a full day of meetings discussing one issue: how to safeguard the hard-earned funds. It was clear that they could not withstand pressure; otherwise, the leadership of Baliushu might soon be fragmented.
"You all did well. I will promote you elsewhere, but none of you will take a single cent from the account," Qin Chizian stated.
"Rather than being passive, we should take a more proactive stance and propose some conditions..." he continued.
The first suggestion was to sponsor five million to the county, which Jian Junzhan immediately opposed: "On what basis?"
Chai Hongmin proposed four million, but He Hongmei still disagreed.
Finally, Wan Hongcai spoke up: "How about three million? Let’s also advance twenty thousand from the wild vegetable factory to the county."
Everyone fell silent, reluctantly accepting and agreeing to this amount.
Li Honghai exchanged opinions with Gau Songshan before speaking: "Deputy County Magistrate Wu, regarding the project initiation for Baliushu Township, arrange for relevant departments to follow up vigorously. This should be treated as our top priority. By the end of the first quarter, we must have results on the related procedures!"
Wu Youshun agreed.
Gau Songshan then addressed the group: "From Baliushu, I see hope and a future. After the Spring Festival, the urban area has requested us to hold an experience-sharing meeting regarding the art festival. I will lead the team. Hongcai Secretary and Junzhan Town Mayor, please research the participants after you return. This is our Wenyuan's first time speaking on stage in many years; everyone must take it seriously."
—No matter where you are, if you achieve results in your work, it will always be noticed.
After the meeting concluded, county leaders held a celebratory banquet at the county guesthouse. Li Honghai and Gau Songshan each toasted everyone from Banshu.
When Gau Songshan clinked glasses with He Hongmei, he whispered, "Please provide me with a copy of that recording..."
He Hongmei was so excited that she downed her drink in one go.
As he toasted Qin Chizian, Gau Songshan said earnestly: "Young man, within this system, if you want to rise higher and go further, you must learn to endure hardships!"
Qin Chizian also finished his drink.
Li Honghai approached with his glass raised: "Not bad, young man!"
Before the Spring Festival, the Baliushu Mountain Wild Vegetable Processing Factory and the Trading Company distributed dividends to the relevant townships that had invested. Gedagu Camp Township received the least, taking home 170,000 yuan, while Sand and Hollow Camp received the most at 370,000 yuan. Li Peilin, the Town Mayor of Shawo Camp Township, held the check with a broad smile, shaking Jian Junzhan's hand enthusiastically. "Old Jian, come over for a drink later. Bring Director Qin, Deputy Magistrate He, and Xiao Zhu along..."
In the blink of an eye, it was the twenty-third day of the twelfth lunar month, known as Little New Year, and the holiday was just around the corner on the twenty-sixth.
The Baoliushu Township Government arranged for everyone to receive benefits and bonuses. Gao Jiajia and Xiao Zhu each received 1,500 yuan... The details for others were unclear.
The benefits were quite generous. He Hongmei instructed Qin Chizian, "Deputy Director Qin, after work, use your car to help me take these things back!"
Gao Jiajia chimed in, "Sister He, I can do it. Brother Qin is really busy."
He Hongmei disagreed, "With so much fruit and heavy rice, can you handle it?"
Gao Jiajia pouted slightly and said with a grin, "Hey, my stuff will be taken care of by Zhu Ge."
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