Chen Bin nodded, "Yeah, I just arrived today."
As he spoke, he wiped his face with his hand.
Seeing the other person’s appearance, he was suddenly shocked.
This was the sa person who had slept on the lower bunk on the train with him.
In an instant, Chen Bin thought of the woman who had climbed into the wrong bed.
Could it be that she’s also in Beihuang County?
Just as Chen Bin was pondering, the man started chatting up.
"My na is Hou Haoyu, and you are?"
"I’m Chen Bin, currently working at the Political Consultative Conference."
In the ti that followed, the two chatted while washing up, and both had a good impression of each other.
As Hou Haoyu was about to leave, he told Chen Bin.
"I live in room 201, you can find anyti if you need sothing."
"Sure, no problem!"
At this mont, the image of the man’s girlfriend appeared in Chen Bin’s mind again.
Except for being a bit short, she was pretty decent in other aspects.
Especially that wild charm, it’s simply outstanding!
Just after taking a shower and returning to his room, there was a knock on the door.
"Chairman Chen, I’m Secretary Shi’s assistant. Secretary Shi has arranged a dinner for you at the County Guest House to welco you. Please make sure to co."
Hearing the noise outside the door, Chen Bin imdiately responded.
"Okay, you wait a mont, I’ll be right there."
After changing clothes, Chen Bin followed Shi Baocong’s assistant to the County Guest House.
Unlike the dormitory building, the County Guest House was so distance away from the County Committee and County Governnt.
Walking there would take more than half an hour.
Chen Bin asked why the Guest House wasn’t built near the County Committee and County Governnt.
The assistant replied, "The Guest House was originally next to the County Committee and County Governnt, but it was relocated after the office buildings were renovated."
Hearing this, Chen Bin felt puzzled.
Despite Beihuang County’s poverty, why build such a large County Committee and Governnt building?
Upon arriving at the Guest House, Chen Bin found it was newly constructed, with walls in alternating red and white, making it very eye-catching.
Because of this, it looked out of place compared to the surrounding older and smaller buildings.
Entering inside, a waiter led Chen Bin to a private room on the second floor.
As he walked in, Shi Baocong greeted him with a smile.
"Chairman Chen, the conditions in Beihuang County are not good, I hope you don’t mind."
Chen Bin replied with a smile, "Serving the people is what matters, living conditions are not important."
After motioning Chen Bin to sit, Shi Baocong continued.
"If you need anything, just let know. It’s not easy coming here alone, so I’ll make sure you’re well-supported in life."
"Thank you very much, Secretary Shi!"
Once the dishes and wine were served, Chen Bin started eating and chatting with Shi Baocong.
The latter proactively introduced the current situation facing Beihuang County, and Chen Bin listened very intently.
Upon hearing it all, it confird what Mr. Jiang had said, besides poverty, there really was nothing special about this place.
Raising his glass to clink with Chen Bin’s, Shi Baocong said seriously.
"Our County Committee and Governnt have been seeking economic developnt in recent years, but despite many attempts, results have been minimal. However, since I heard you were coming, I knew Beihuang County had hope!"
From these words, Chen Bin could tell that the other person was indeed a good official wholeheartedly devoted to the people.
So he did not hesitate and spoke honestly.
"Secretary Shi, you’re placing too much hope on which makes feel undeserving. But I assure you, I will do my utmost to let the people of Beihuang County live better lives!"
With a sigh, Shi Baocong looked utterly ashad.
"Although I’m not from Beihuang, I’ve been serving here for over a decade and have witnessed the people’s nurous hardships. Now that I’m about to leave office, I haven’t achieved anything significant. I feel like I’ve let them down!"
"When will Secretary Shi retire?"
"I’ll be stepping down at the end of the year. Initially, I thought you were coming to take my place; I never imagined you’d be here to work at the Political Consultative Conference. What a pity!"
Although Shi Baocong wasn’t great with economics, he had at least spent half his life in officialdom.
He suspected that Chen Bin must have offended soone, which is why he was sent here.
But to save face for him, he refrained from asking directly.
"I had no idea Secretary Shi was so concerned about my work, here’s to you!"
Clink!
The two wine glasses collided with a crisp sound.
After drinking, Chen Bin poured more wine while asking.
"Once you retire, should County Magistrate Gu take over?"
"That, I really don’t know."
Shi Baocong seed unwilling to discuss matters concerning Gu Kong and changed the topic directly.
"Chairman Chen, do you think it’s feasible for Beihuang to grow vegetables like Dragon Mountain?"
After a brief thought, Chen Bin shook his head.
"I’m afraid not! Dragon Mountain’s vegetables are grown on improved soil. Beihuang has limited arable land, and if we requisition land needed for people’s food, what if it fails?"
Sighing, Shi Baocong looked troubled.
"Currently, our county’s only developnt project is cattle farming, but due to various restrictions, the benefits are ager, and production has basically halted."
"Why not switch to new projects once production stops?"
"County Magistrate Gu said he wanted to persist a little longer, there’s nothing I can do."
From this, Chen Bin perceived resentnt toward Gu Kong.
After dinner, returning to the dormitory, Chen Bin went to the County Committee and Governnt to officially start work the next day.
However, just as he was about to enter the compound, he noticed a large crowd gathered at the entrance, shouting various slogans.
"Shi Baocong, Gu Kong, co out!"
"Give back my hard-earned money!"
"Oppressing the people, how dare you call yourselves officials!"
In front of these people stood dozen of police officers in formation, creating a very chaotic scene.
Seeing this, Chen Bin patted a middle-aged man standing in front.
"Brother, what exactly is going on?"
The man turned to look Chen Bin up and down, responding with a stern face.
"We’re all here to demand paynt!"
"Demand paynt? Are you saying the governnt owes you money?"
"Yes, they requisitioned our land for cattle farming, and now the company is almost bankrupt, yet we still haven’t received paynt!"
At this mont, an elderly woman standing nearby started cursing loudly as well.
"After they took the land, they had us help raise cattle. Now the cattle are taken away, but the money isn’t given. Damn them! They’re a bunch of bastards who oppress the people!"
Suddenly, a car horn sounded.
Recognizing it as Gu Kong’s official car, the police hastily pushed the crowd to either side.
Upon recognizing Gu Kong, the people frantically shouted loudly.
"Payback! Give us back our hard-earned money!"
The latter sat in the car, expressionless as if he heard nothing.
Once the car entered the compound, the police blocked the crowd outside again.
With a sigh, Chen Bin eventually squeezed through the crowd to reach the lead policeman.
"Hello, I’m here for work, can you let in?"
"Work? You think you deserve it?!"
The lead policeman coldly reprimanded, "Let tell you, I know everyone who works here, and soone with your foxy look doesn’t deserve to work here! Get out of here quickly!"
Since beginning his official career, Chen Bin had never been so insulted and imdiately got angry.
His expression turned stern as he coldly said.
"Listen to clearly, I am the new County Political Consultative Conference Chairman of Beihuang County, Chen Bin, and if you..."
Before he could finish, the lead policeman pinned him to the ground.
"Hehe, impersonating a governnt official, watch how I deal with you!"
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