The next day, Chen Bin called Jiang Huai, asking him to help handle He Beibei’s residence registration and the rental paynt for her accommodation.
In theory, arranging for soone to stay in one of these idle rooms posed no problem at all.
However, he didn’t want to be criticized for this matter.
Jiang Huai was Wei Kai’s man, and Wei Kai currently belonged to the sa camp as Chen Bin.
Soon, the matter was finalized.
He Beibei stayed at the guesthouse, including three als a day, for nine hundred yuan a month.
Chen Bin knew Jiang Huai was giving him face by charging such a token fee.
Otherwise, such a good room wouldn’t go for just nine hundred yuan.
Still, he didn’t say much. As long as the paynt was made, it wouldn’t be an issue.
Just after this matter was settled, Chen Bin received a call from Xue Baoguang.
"What do you think about the idea of farming bullfrogs?"
"Bullfrogs? Farming what bullfrogs?"
Hearing Chen Bin’s response, Xue Baoguang was quite surprised.
"You don’t know about this matter?"
"What matter? I’ve never heard of any proposals regarding bullfrogs."
Xue Baoguang then explained to Chen Bin.
Lu Huisheng had gone to the County Committee and County Governnt early in the morning, saying that after deliberation at the town level, they had decided to develop a bullfrog farming business in Qinghe Town.
He also emphasized that County Magistrate Ye Hong had already approved it.
After listening to the full story, Chen Bin firmly replied.
"I don’t agree with this project!"
Xue Baoguang asked, "Why?"
"Bullfrog farming causes significant water pollution, and Qinghe Town already has limited land. If we rashly transform it, the risks for farrs would be too high."
"Sigh, I had similar concerns, which is why I called you personally to hear your specific thoughts."
Taking a deep breath, Chen Bin replied.
"Secretary Xue, I’m not complaining, but this Lu Huisheng is simply outrageous. He makes decisions without consulting ; his conduct is utterly disorganized and undisciplined."
Clearly understanding Chen Bin’s predicant, Xue Baoguang replied.
"Don’t worry about that; I’ve already told him to report the bullfrog farming matter to you."
"What’s your take on the bullfrog farming issue?"
"I think it needs to be considered carefully."
Soon after, Lu Huisheng reluctantly ca to Chen Bin’s office.
Once he shared his bullfrog farming proposal, Chen Bin imdiately gathered all party committee mbers for a eting.
Once everyone was seated, Chen Bin locked his sharp gaze on Lu Huisheng.
"Was the bullfrog farming idea yours?"
"Yes, do you have a problem with it?!"
Unfazed, Lu Huisheng glared back at Chen Bin.
In an instant, the air in the eting room was charged with tension.
Chen Bin knew this was their first direct confrontation, and he absolutely couldn’t afford to lose the upper hand.
He slamd the desk with the force he usually reserved for disciplining Xu Ruoxuan.
Bam!
A loud noise reverberated, startling nearly everyone.
Even Lu Huisheng showed a flicker of panic.
Seeing that he had effectively seized control of the room, Chen Bin coldly declared.
"Bypassing to report this idea to the town leadership has greatly displeased Secretary Xue! He said you’re disorganized and undisciplined, openly undermining the unity of the town party committee. As an elder colleague and party mber, he feels ashad of your actions!"
Such righteous and striking words left Lu Huisheng’s face pale as iron.
But he lacked the capacity to argue back.
After all, these were the words of the County Committee Secretary; no matter how angry he was, he had to endure it!
Chen Bin continued.
"Secretary Xue also said that, considering your years of service to Qinghe Town, he wouldn’t pursue the matter further. But if you ever dare to disrupt the unity of the town party committee again, you’ll bear all the consequences yourself. The eting is adjourned!"
With those final words, Chen Bin rose and left imdiately.
As he strode out of the eting room, he felt an imnse sense of satisfaction.
After being oppressed by Lu Huisheng for so long, he had finally exacted so revenge!
As for the bullfrog farming issue, Chen Bin said not a word.
Since the matter was still under discussion at the county level, making premature conclusions could embarrass him if it contradicted the county’s decision.
This ti, Chen Bin leveraged the situation to put Lu Huisheng in his place, all while using Xue Baoguang’s authority to lampoon him.
After all, Lu Huisheng wouldn’t dare confront him directly; he just had to suck it up.
But it wasn’t only Chen Bin who felt invigorated.
The people aligned with Wei Kai were secretly delighted as well.
Inside Lu Huisheng’s office.
Seeing Lu Huisheng’s face pale with fury, Du Minli imdiately asked.
"County Magistrate Lu, did Xue Baoguang really say such things?"
Gritting his teeth, Lu Huisheng replied.
"When I saw Xue Baoguang earlier, he asked whether I had discussed the bullfrog farming issue with Chen Bin. I admitted I hadn’t. As for whether he later spoke to Chen Bin or said anything, I wouldn’t know."
Nodding in thought, a glimr of insight sparkled in Du Minli’s eyes.
"I think you need to call Xue Baoguang and coordinate with him. Even though County Magistrate Ye supports you, Xue Baoguang is the top leader. If you upset him, it might harm your chances for future promotion."
"Fine, let’s do as you suggest!"
With that, Lu Huisheng imdiately grabbed the office phone and dialed Xue Baoguang’s number.
On the third day after the conflict, before the county could issue a decision, Lu Huisheng brought more than a dozen villagers to et with Xue Baoguang and Ye Hong.
"Secretary Xue, County Magistrate Ye, I believe every decision we make must align with the people’s interests. Regarding the bullfrog farming plan, I visited several villages, and many people are strongly in favor of the project."
As soon as Lu Huisheng finished speaking, the villagers behind him began chiming in.
"Mayor Lu is right; our village is just too poor. Nowadays, city folks love eating bullfrogs. I think this is a promising path to wealth."
"Exactly! Environntal concerns are important, but we need money first before we can talk about them."
"I represent my village, and I fully support the bullfrog farming policy!"
Ye Hong, witnessing the scene, imdiately chuckled and said,
"Secretary Xue, Dragon Mountain County is indeed quite poor, but the people’s awareness is comndable. Why don’t we test the project in a few villages first?"
Faced with this display, Xue Baoguang was in no hurry to respond.
Instead, he sternly replied, "I’m glad to see so much support for the town governnt’s initiatives. However, the bullfrog farming issue requires further research at the county level."
Upon hearing this, Lu Huisheng lightly cleared his throat, prompting the villagers to urge vehently,
"We want to earn money! We want to get rich! We want to farm bullfrogs!"
Their voices surged louder and louder, gradually darkening Xue Baoguang’s expression.
Finally, he had to raise his voice and say, "Villagers, please return ho. The county will provide a decision on the bullfrog farming matter within two days!"
Not wanting to escalate the situation further, Lu Huisheng gave the villagers a glance.
They promptly quieted down, then turned and left.
Back in his office, Xue Baoguang imdiately called Chen Bin.
"Your town just had more than a dozen villagers co over, saying they want to engage in bullfrog farming. Do you know about this?"
"I don’t know!"
Taking a deep breath, Xue Baoguang asked again,
"Do you still hold the sa stance as before?"
"Yes, bullfrog farming is unsuitable for Qinghe Town!"
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