Chapter 1501: Everything is ready

County Committee Compound.

The emergency standing committee meeting concluded.

After leaving the meeting room, Jiang Fangfang called Dong Xuebing, " Mayor Dong, come to my office in a moment." Then she walked away.

"Okay," Dong Xuebing replied.

Ci Boyang glanced at Dong Xuebing from behind, feeling extremely frustrated.

He had been wondering when this Dong surname became so n.o.ble. This official enthusiast took the initiative to unload responsibilities and handed over the Development and Reform Bureau, a relatively good department, to himself. Now Ci Boyang understood. n.o.ble my foot, this Dong surname guy never had good intentions. Handing over the Development and Reform Commission was just a smokescreen. What he truly coveted was the science and technology department under his control. This Dong guy used the excuse of feeling unwell due to pressure to surrept.i.tiously switch Ci Boyang's jurisdiction from the Science and Technology Bureau. It was downright despicable.

This b.a.s.t.a.r.d.

This is too d.a.m.n outrageous.

A perfectly good achievement opportunity was s.n.a.t.c.hed away. Ci Boyang was extremely annoyed.

This achievement would have been his if Ci Boyang had just held onto the science and technology department. But now, it was all for nothing. After managing the science and technology department for so many years without any results, Dong Xuebing had only been in charge for a few days and already achieved success. The beneficiaries of this experimental base should have been Ci Boyang alone. But now, with Dong Xuebing's scheming, the immediate beneficiaries were Dong Xuebing, Meng Rui, and Jiang Fangfang. The second beneficiary was the Science and Technology Bureau. Ci Boyang had no part in it at all. How could he not be angry? But now that things had come to this, he could do nothing. Ci Boyang could only be angry, but there was no solution.

Other county leaders glanced at Ci Boyang with some sympathy.

Ci Boyang fell into Dong Xuebing's trap this time, but there was nothing he could do. Dong Xuebing could connect with projects from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, which was his capability. They couldn't envy him.

County Mayor's Office.

Dong Xuebing knocked on the door and entered, "County Mayor Jiang, you were looking for me?"

Jiang Fangfang didn't even look up, she was organizing meeting doc.u.ments, "When did you make the contact?"

Dong Xuebing didn't need to hide anything from Jiang Fangfang. He smiled and said, "I ran into an old friend while I was in the capital last time. She worked at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and mentioned this matter in pa.s.sing. I asked her to monitor it for our county and try to secure a site for us. I forgot about it afterward and didn't pay much attention until a few days ago when I got back in touch. I took a few Chinese Academy of Sciences colleagues to inspect Qing Shui Towns.h.i.+p secretly. That's when things started falling into place. We're just waiting for confirmation from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. I didn't inform you earlier because things aren't finalized yet and there's still some uncertainty. I thought I'd secure the science and technology department first before telling you. Um, please don't be mad at me. I didn't intentionally keep it from you."

Jiang Fangfang said lightly, "It's not that serious."

Dong Xuebing glanced at her, "Ahem, you seem angry judging by your expression."

"I'm not. Why would I be angry?" Jiang Fangfang glanced into his eyes. "I'm just feeling a bit emotional. Although you've only been in Zhen Shui County for a little over four months, the achievements you've made in such a short time surpa.s.s what I, as the county mayor, have achieved in four years. I feel a bit ashamed. All county leaders, including Secretary Meng, should also feel ashamed. Thank you, Xuebing. Suppose Zhen Shui County can remove the t.i.tle of a national-level impoverished county in the future. In that case, I think the people should not thank Secretary Meng or me but rather you, the deputy county mayor in charge of daily affairs."

Dong Xuebing felt embarra.s.sed, "Look at what you're saying. Without your guidance and overall planning, I wouldn't have been able to carry out my work. It's everyone's effort, not just mine."

Jiang Fangfang smiled, "Very modest."

"Hehe, I'm just modest and steady," Dong Xuebing boasted.

Jiang Fangfang said, "Alright, you've been busy these days. Go on."

"Okay, if there are any updates, I'll call you," Dong Xuebing said.

After leaving the county mayor's office, Dong Xuebing called Yao Cui, "Hey, Chief Yao, why so formal? You've taken office, so I should address you this way. Have you heard about the matter concerning the experimental base? Yeah, the Chinese Academy of Sciences people will arrive this afternoon. The initial communication is crucial. Please pay attention to it. After I meet with them this afternoon, I'll take them to your Qing Shui Towns.h.i.+p. You'll still be in charge of the work there. As for the future project development, I'll mainly entrust it to you, Qing Shui Towns.h.i.+p. The county has set up a special team; I'm the team leader. You should also join." Where the benefits are plentiful, Dong Xuebing naturally prioritizes his people.

He made a few more calls to a.s.sign tasks.

After finis.h.i.+ng these tasks, Dong Xuebing, feeling confident, finally went downstairs to the canteen for a meal. The canteen was about to close, and the food was already cold, but Dong Xuebing didn't mind. He didn't ask the canteen staff to reheat the food. He just took his meal box and found a corner to eat.

He was the only one in the canteen.

Looking around, Dong Xuebing took out his phone and eagerly called his mother-in-law.

Ring, ring, ring.

The phone connected.

"h.e.l.lo, um, Mom."

"What's up on your end?"

"Oh, um, I'm having my meal."

"Then finish your meal before calling. What's the rush? Is there an urgent matter?"

"Yes, Mom, you promised me last time, right? I'd be confirmed in my position if I can secure another decent political achievement. Well, our county has just secured the construction project of a new experimental base from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. I'm in charge of the science and technology department and currently negotiating. The project has been confirmed, and it will have a long-term driving effect on the scientific and technological development of Zhen Shui County. Not to mention the various chain effects. These are all achievements. As the coordinator of this project and the government's representative, my contribution is undeniable, don't you agree?" Dong Xuebing, without any reserve, launched into a lengthy self-praise.

Han Jing found him amusing and criticized, "You little rascal, you call this urgent? You haven't even finished your meal, and you're already boasting to me. Not at all mature."

"Hey, what's the need for maturity between you and me? I'm just feeling homesick and missing you, that's all. I'm eager to come back."

"You're so sweet-talking. Haha, I heard about the experimental base from Lizhen yesterday. You are something. You even managed to convince Lizhen. Originally, I wanted you to achieve something solid by working honestly. But you've gone and resorted to underhanded methods."

"How is this underhanded, Mom? I did this for the sake of the hundreds of thousands of people in our county, using my connections to bring in projects."

Han Jing chuckled, "You always have an answer for everything."

"Mom, how about my transfer?"

"Alright, focus on getting your work done diligently first. I will ask around for you."

"Haha, thanks, Mom."