Reborn as a Noble's Son-Chapter 934 - 890 The Luxurious Office Building

Chapter 934: Chapter 890: The Luxurious Office Building

Chapter 934 -890: The Luxurious Office Building

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Of course, declaring an immediate relocation was the attitude of Uncle Ma and indeed all residents of Majiazhuang toward the demolition. The specific work definitely couldn’t be completed today—the distribution of the demolition compensation, the villagers’ furniture, appliances, bedding, luggage, pots and pans, and various other aspects were simply not things that could be prepared in a short time. Besides, there was still a lot of meticulous work to be done by the Ganlan Municipal Committee on the measurement of house areas and the tallying of personnel.

However, since the ideological groundwork had been laid and the doubts and worries of the people of Majiazhuang allayed, relocation would absolutely not pose a problem. Men from Xibei have always been true to their word—a spit on the ground is a nail in it. What they say, they will stand by, even if it means swallowing their own teeth in the process.

Exiting Majiazhuang and meeting at the doorway, Secretary Huang Dayong and those waiting outside, Wu Li and Yun Fei, all came up to greet them.

For a ministerial-level senior leader and the top leader of Ganzhou City to delve into the heart of Majiazhuang, it felt as if they had gone back to the years before liberation, to the days of negotiating with warlords during the resistance.

Huang Dayong was not in high spirits at the moment, a feeling Nie Zhenbang could understand. Just now, the inadvertent issues revealed by Old Man Ma had certainly touched a nerve in Huang Dayong.

At this moment, Nie Zhenbang didn’t know what to say. He too had heard about the issues, and logically, it would be best for him to feign ignorance, so as to save face for Ganzhou City and Huang Dayong.

One shouldn’t meddle in affairs that are not within one’s remit. Although he sported the title of Standing Committee of the Ganzhou Provincial Committee, his main work was still centered on the Huaxia Group. Even if he were the leader of the Ganzhou Provincial Committee, he generally wouldn’t concern himself with such matters.

If the leaders of the Provincial Committee were required to inquire about matters of a township, it wouldn’t just be an indictment of the incompetence of the subordinate staff—it would be a reflection of the leadership’s ignorance and incompetence.

As for the issue of Linfeng Town skimming off special funds for grassroots operations, Nie Zhenbang was not prepared to inquire into it. Then, walking up, he said with a smile, “Secretary Dayong, from what I see, after the smooth and proper resolution of the issue in Majiazhuang, the subsequent tasks should be easier. Now, the surrounding villages are all watching Majiazhuang, and once it moves, the others will likely follow suit. As long as we pay attention to the methods in the follow-up work, I believe the demolition can still be successfully completed. Our people are still conscientious. If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave first.”

Nie Zhenbang’s words implied some suggestions and hints, also reflecting the current harsh reality of the government departments’ working methods. Often, it isn’t that the people want to be difficult—in fact, many issues arise simply because of an attitude problem.

Take for example the current situation; the Huaxia Group is expropriating land and demolishing houses, which surely requires public support for national construction. However, if the grassroots officials act as if their support is taken for granted, as if not supporting is unpatriotic, then naturally there will be resentment among the populace.

Changing working methods and attitudes is not an overnight endeavor. Moreover, given his role was primarily to better coordinate the relationship between the Huaxia Group and the local authorities, some things are best left unsaid. Huang Dayong is no fool; he would certainly understand the meaning behind his words.

Yet to Nie Zhenbang’s surprise, Huang Dayong suddenly said, “Director Nie, it just so happens that I need to visit the Linfeng Town Government too, and we’re on the same path. Why don’t we go together? With your extensive knowledge and experience, Director Nie, sometimes you can provide me with some guidance.”

Nie Zhenbang was somewhat taken aback upon hearing this, not expecting Huang Dayong to make such a move. But this fearlessness in facing one’s own shortcomings was something Nie Zhenbang found admirable. Lower-level officials always tend to report only the good news, not the bad. Huang Dayong’s mindset was indeed commendable.

Thereupon, he nodded his approval and said, “If that’s the case, then I will respectfully comply.”

Leaving Majiazhuang, they retraced their way along the road they’d come, back to the main thoroughfare, and headed towards the city area. After traveling about two and a half li, they found themselves at the urban-rural boundary, ahead lay the urban construction relentlessly advancing towards them, and behind, the rural landscape. Such a stark division between urban and rural could only be seen in development areas like this.

This was the location of the Linfeng Town Government. Off the main road, a side road branched off and ran for about a kilometer. Alongside the road, a magnificent building caught Nie Zhenbang’s eye.

The car stopped, and as they walked down the street, a transparent white European style columned fence encompassed the property, covering an area of thirty to forty acres.

An advanced electronic retractable gate spanned the entrance. Next to it stood security personnel in uniform, and peering through the fence, a green plaza of over three thousand square meters lay before them, symmetrically designed. On either end of the plaza stood oval fountains surrounded by lush green grass, full of vitality.

Behind the plaza rose a rectangular office building reminiscent of a grand auditorium, its majesty underscored by nine marble pillars, each extending the height of three stories.

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Above the central pillar hung the bright national emblem. At the top of the office building, there stood three flagpoles, where the middle one, the tallest, proudly flew the national flag.

At each end of the pillar was a signboard, one with a metallic background and red lettering that read “Communist Party of Huaxia Ganzhou City Linfeng Town Committee”. The other, also featuring a metallic background, but with black lettering, read “The People’s Government of Ganzhou City, Linfeng Town”.

“What an imposing government office building of the Linfeng Town Party Committee!” Nie Zhenbang felt a fire rising in his chest. Such a luxurious building would have been swiftly dealt with had it been in his jurisdiction.

Next to him, Huang Dayong’s expression wasn’t great either. It clearly contradicted the spirit of the documents issued by the central government regarding the construction of office buildings. The documents explicitly forbade the construction of over-standard, extravagant office buildings, and now, obviously, the Linfeng Town office building was in violation. Just from its exterior, it was comparable to the Ganlan Municipal Committee office building.

Standing at the entrance, Huang Dayong’s gaze was fixed on the office building of Linfeng Town. At this moment, the group gathered at the gate, their scrutiny having already attracted the attention of the Linfeng Town Government security staff.

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From the security booth at the gate, two guards had emerged and exchanged a few words with the guard on duty, looking over this way. Then, they walked straight towards them, their looks unfriendly, first scanning the car.

But suddenly, upon seeing the car with the municipal committee’s number one license plate stopped here, the guards, though not part of the system, were still somewhat linked to or related to those within the system, or to people inside the Linfeng Town Government.

Such a license plate, blue A-00001, wasn’t something ordinary people could obtain; such plates were for the extremely rich or influential, and more likely, this was the fabled number one car.

Huang Dayong didn’t bother with these people. They were just a few security guards, mere underlings, and moreover, there was nothing to hide now, as this was not a covert inspection. The Linfeng Town Government’s large office building was irrefutable evidence that couldn’t be disputed, and Huang Dayong wasn’t afraid of the lower-level officials denying it.

After a moment, seeing that the guards didn’t approach, Huang Dayong, with a stern face, said to the secretary beside him, Xiao Xiaoan, “Xiaoan, call Li Chengren from the High-tech Zone right now. Have him come here and see for himself this Linfeng Town Party Committee government building, this impressive and imposing office building.”

Xiao Xiaoan nodded. As a secretary who had been with Huang Dayong for many years, Xiao knew his temperament well. Now, Secretary Huang was clearly furious. If Director Nie hadn’t been there, Secretary Huang might have been angry but not to this extent. But clearly, Director Nie had known about this before, and Secretary Huang had invited Director Nie here to demonstrate his resolve. Since it was already known, keeping it hidden would appear disingenuous. It looked like someone was in for trouble again.

Stepping to the side, Xiao Xiaoan dialed the number of Li Chengren, the secretary of the High-tech Zone Work Committee, who also held the title of a standing committee of the municipal committee, and was one of Huang Dayong’s trusted lieutenants.

As soon as the call connected, Li Chengren’s voice came through, warm and intimate, “Brother An, what brought you to call today?”

Though Xiao Xiaoan’s rank was just the director of a secretary division within the municipal office, his status was such that even an ordinary standing committee member would be courteous to him. Li Chengren was no exception.

At this moment, Xiao Xiaoan didn’t have the time for idle chatter with Li Chengren. In a lowered voice, he said, “Secretary Li, come to the Linfeng Town Government building immediately. The Secretary is here. No need for further details, just prepare yourself mentally.”

No need to elaborate, but this already revealed a lot. ‘Prepare yourself mentally’—this certainly wasn’t good news. Li Chengren cursed inwardly about the Linfeng Town folks; what on earth they had done to suddenly provoke Secretary Huang.

Visibly upset, yet Li Chengren didn’t dare to delay. Standing up, he shouted outside his office, “Xiao Zhang, get the car ready. We’re going to Linfeng Town immediately.”

Meanwhile, as soon as Li Chengren got into the car, he took out his phone and dialed Xia Zhichang, the Linfeng Town Party Committee Secretary. The moment the call went through, Li Chengren unleashed a barrage of scolding that left Xia Zhichang completely dumbfounded.

After blowing off some steam, Li Chengren finally said, “Xia Zhichang, where are you now? Hurry back to the Linfeng Town Party Committee government building; Secretary Huang from the municipal committee is right at your town’s gate.” (