341: Chapter 341 "Clang clang clang" everywhere

At noon, Qin Chuan drove off the highway and headed towards the Sanjiang County seat. Within a few kilometers, he discovered that there was road construction and demolition everywhere.

Perfectly good road surfaces were being torn up by construction machinery with a "clang, clang, clang" sound. A two-lane road was reduced to a single lane, making traffic slow down.

In many places, signs were erected, and a few people in uniforms stood there, indicating that the road section was closed to traffic. Fortunately, Qin Chuan was quite familiar with Sanjiang County. After making many turns and taking a long detour, what was originally a ten-minute drive took a full thirty to forty minutes to reach the County Party Committee and County Government of Sanjiang County.

From a distance, Qin Chuan saw the figure of Ma Zhengnan, who was waiting and welcoming him personally at the main gate.

Driving over, Qin Chuan rolled down the car window. "Comrade Ma Zhengnan, have you been waiting long?"

"No, not at all." Ma Zhengnan replied happily, and guided Qin Chuan to park the car inside the compound of the County Party Committee and County Government.

At noon, the two found a restaurant nearby, ordered a few dishes, and sat down to eat and chat. Since it was noon, they didn't drink alcohol and had beverages instead.

After chatting for a while about the recent situation of their comrades, Qin Chuan changed the subject, "Why is there road construction and house demolition everywhere in our Sanjiang County?"

Ma Zhengnan shook his head slightly, "Everything is the work of Comrade Su Cangshan. Our County Mayor Su has been in office for only a few months, but he has demolished almost half of the entire county seat. The slogan he shouted was to use two years to make Sanjiang County look completely different. Because of the constant demolition everywhere, people in the streets also call him 'Su Demolition'..."

Hearing these words, Qin Chuan also shook his head.

It was also evident that Ma Zhengnan did not support doing this. Construction is fine, but one cannot be so rash. Demolishing everywhere, with the "clang, clang, clang" sound of machinery everywhere—how can that be right?

"Comrade Ma Zhengnan, this County Mayor Su is not easy to get along with, is he?"

It was already apparent that the relationship between Ma Zhengnan and Su Cangshan was likely very ordinary, and there might be conflicts of opinion on certain matters.

One is the Executive Deputy County Mayor, the other is the County Mayor. If the two cannot see eye to eye, the situation will be very delicate.

Ma Zhengnan admitted it directly, "Leader, you truly have sharp eyes. Comrade Su Cangshan and I indeed cannot reach a consensus on many aspects. For example, I do not approve of this large-scale demolition, but he pushes for it vigorously, so I can only reserve my opinion."

The two chatted about this issue for a while, and then, they talked about Dahe Township and the several comrades working in Dahe Township.

Deputy Party Secretary Fu is now the top leader of Dahe Township, the Township Party Committee Secretary.

"Leader, Comrade Deputy Party Secretary Fu is currently at a critical period. The county intends to recommend him to join the County Party Standing Committee, but County Mayor Su holds an opposing opinion. The reason is likely because he is relatively close to me."

Dahe Township is a large township with such strong economic strength; it is a very normal thing for the Township Party Committee Secretary to join the County Party Standing Committee.

Recommendation by the county and approval by the Municipal Standing Committee is the correct procedure. However, if the county cannot form a unified recommendation, it would be very difficult to enter the County Party Standing Committee.

Ma Zhengnan knew Qin Chuan's background, which is why he helped mention this matter for Comrade Deputy Party Secretary Fu, hoping that the leader could help out.

Qin Chuan nodded and said, "Comrade Deputy Party Secretary Fu is quite good. I know about his matter. I will mention it to the main leaders of Dongzhou City."

Upon hearing this, Ma Zhengnan felt a sense of relief and joy, knowing that since Qin Chuan said so, the matter was settled.

"Leader, thank you. I thank you on behalf of Comrade Deputy Party Secretary Fu."

Ma Zhengnan was very happy in his heart. If Comrade Deputy Party Secretary Fu entered the County Party Standing Committee, he would have one more solid ally and one more vote in the County Party Standing Committee.

The two ate and chatted for almost an hour.

"Leader, what are your plans for the afternoon? I can accompany you the whole time."

Qin Chuan smiled and said, "You are the Executive Deputy County Mayor; I know you are very busy. There is no need to accompany me the whole time. You should go to work as usual. I plan to go to Dahe Township to take a look in a while."

Inside the county seat, there is demolition and road construction everywhere. It is annoying just to look at. Going to Dahe Township will be peaceful.

"Leader, accompanying you is my most important task today."

Qin Chuan waved his hand and said, "No need. You go do your work. In the evening, we will call the comrades from Dahe Township, and everyone can have a good drink together."

"Alright, then I will arrange the evening."

The two shook hands and parted temporarily. Ma Zhengnan watched Qin Chuan drive away before returning to his own office.

Sitting on his boss chair, he thought to himself: Su Cangshan is engaging in massive demolition, and the entire county seat is filled with "clang, clang, clang" sounds everywhere. It is rumored that there is a significant transfer of benefits behind this involving him. I don't know if it's true. Should I mention it to the leader?

The leader is now the Deputy Director of the 6th Inspection Office of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. With just one word from him, the Dongzhou City Discipline Inspection Commission would definitely investigate Su Cangshan...

After thinking about it this way, he finally decided to wait a little longer and wait for a suitable opportunity to bring it up. The leader is a smart person and surely would not want to be used as a gun. He himself also dared not treat him as a tool to deal with Su Cangshan.

Qin Chuan arrived at Dahe Township.

Knowing he was coming, no one was happier than Comrade Deputy Party Secretary Fu, who personally led the entire team of cabinet members to welcome him in front of the office building.

Throughout the afternoon, the main work of Dahe Township revolved around Qin Chuan. First, there was a reporting meeting to report the current situation of Dahe Township to Qin Chuan. Then, everyone accompanied Qin Chuan to inspect Dahe Township.

"Hello, Secretary Qin!" "Welcome back, Secretary Qin!"

Many people recognized Qin Chuan and greeted him very happily and enthusiastically. Even during the inspection, a large number of ordinary people always came upon hearing the news, just to catch a glimpse of Qin Chuan from afar.

In the evening, Ma Zhengnan hosted a banquet at the Sanjiang Hotel. The table was full, and they were all former comrades who had worked together, even Vice Township Head Mu Xiuwen had rushed over.

The meal lasted for nearly two hours. Many comrades were drunk because they were so happy, and they drank very generously.

Qin Chuan was fine and was very sober, even though he had drunk at least two or three jin of baijiu.

He also felt a little strange in his heart. He returned to Sanjiang County and was drinking here with Ma Zhengnan, Comrade Deputy Party Secretary Fu, and Vice Township Head Mu Xiuwen. There was no secrecy at all. The Secretary and County Mayor of Sanjiang County should have come to make an appearance, but they did not.

He didn't know if they were not at home or if there was some other reason; in any case, they did not appear. Although it was a bit strange, Qin Chuan did not take it to heart. If they didn't come, so be it; it's up to them.

At night, Qin Chuan stayed at the Sanjiang Hotel.

Early the next morning, Qin Chuan washed up and prepared to go outside for breakfast. Of course, the Sanjiang Hotel also provided breakfast, but Qin Chuan missed that bowl of beef noodles from "Old Liu's".

Then today, let's start with that bowl of beef noodles.

"Old Liu's" was a husband-and-wife shop. It is said to have been open for twenty or thirty years and had a certain reputation in Sanjiang County. Every day, many people came here to eat beef noodles. When Qin Chuan worked in Sanjiang County before, he went there many times to eat noodles.

Since he was back, he would go there to eat a bowl of beef noodles. After a simple wash up, Qin Chuan went out alone.