Chapter 118: The Beginning is the Hardest

ry Xiong asks you to come to his office immediately. Would that be convenient" Xiao Zheng said, "Convenient, we'll be there right away" 。"Yang Jie said: “I’ll wait for you downstairs. How long will i...Chen Hong on the other end of the phone felt a little embarrassed when Guan Wenwei called her "sister-in-law," but she still accepted it: "Guan Mayor, will you arrange accommodation for Xiao Zheng tonight Our place hasn't been cleaned yet and it's uninhabitable." 。Guan Wenwei glanced at Xiao Zheng, then said into the phone: "Don't worry, I've arranged for him to stay in the best hotel in the county. I guarantee he'll have a good sleep." 。"Then I can rest assured." 。"Town Mayor, don't drink too much alcohol either." 。It's so late, I ate too much, and I feel unwell. It will also affect my health. 。"Don't worry, sister-in-law. We'll just eat and drink a little to fill our stomachs and then go back to rest," said Guan Wenwei. 。Chen Hong said: “Okay, goodbye, Mayor Guan.” 。Guan Wenwei said, “I’ll give the phone to Xiao Commissioner. You guys can say a couple more words”

Chen Hong said, “No need.” 。"Having said that, Chen Hong hung up the phone." 。Guan Wenwei returned the phone to Xiao Zheng: "Brother, your sister-in-law hasn't even entered the door yet, so you're investigating this closely" Xiao Zheng smiled and said, "Are you asking me to arrange a room for you I'll just go back to my own house and make do with it for one night. You don't need to worry about it, Mayor Guan." 。"That won't do, Guan Wenwei said. "I already promised my younger sister that I'd book you the best hotel in town tonight. I can't break a promise, or what will my younger sister say to me Just wait a moment, I'll make a call." 。Guan Wenwei really took out his phone and called someone, asking about the room. 。After a while, Guan Wenwei hung up the phone and said to Xiao Zheng: "I booked a room for you at An County International Hotel." 。In the evening, go to the hotel and you can get your room card by showing your ID. 。"To my surprise, Guan Wenwei actually booked the best hotel in the county for himself. Xiao Zheng said: "I'll pay for the room." 。"Guan Wenwei said: "Brother, don't be so polite. These are nothing, just leave it to me. You just take care of yourself, and don't worry about the rest." 。We're here, let's eat first. 。The night snack stalls in the county town are different. They are still crowded at this time, with tables constantly being turned over. 。Everything we needed to talk about has already been discussed. Guan Wenwei called on driver Xiao Feng to eat together. 。Three people ordered spicy chicken, pickled fish, and the boss sent a dish of minced garlic cucumber and a plate of stir-fried peanuts. 。On the purplish-brown surface of the peanuts, which had been roasted to a crisp, one could still see coarse salt crystals. 。Two peanuts go into the mouth, chew a bit, gulp down a mouthful of beer, that's how it feels so good. 。Whether or not something is good for the body is not something someone like Xiao Zheng, at his age, would consider. 。

The three people chatted about some trivial matters. 。Driver Xiao Feng drove and consciously did not drink any alcohol. 。Xiao Zheng said, "Wait two days, when the work shows some progress, let Xiao Feng park the car first at night, and let Xiao Feng have a drink too." 。Guan Wenwei also said: "This is a good idea." 。Guan Wenwei is also very good at rewarding his subordinates. 。Those close to vermilion are dyed red. Xiao Feng drove for Guan Wenwei, and it was actually a good time to have a drink, but usually, to ensure the safety of the leader, he never drinks. 。Xiao Feng said: "Commissioner Xiao, you're welcome, I'm fine." 。The town mayor invites me to dinner every month, and that's when I can have some drinks. 。Xiao Zheng didn't expect that Guan Wenwei would still have such a prescribed action. 。However, this is not a bad solution. 。Some drivers from county departments and townships feel quite repressed in their daily lives. As a result, they often drink and drive, leading to frequent traffic accidents. 。Leaders still have to help wipe their butts. 。Guan Wenwei invites Xiao Feng out for a meal every month, giving him a chance to drink and relax. This is a thoughtful gesture. 。Xiao Zheng said: "Next time for this meal, I'll treat." 。"Guan Wenwei smiled and said, 'Xiao Feng, today Commissioner Xiao promised to buy you a drink. By the end of the month, if he forgets, you remind him to keep his promise. I'll join you then.'" 。Xiaofeng said with a smile, "Okay, Mayor Guan" 。“As he spoke, Xiao Feng popped a peanut into his mouth and crunched on it with gusto.” 。

A person needs to have thoughts and aspirations. They need something to look forward to in order to have the drive to work hard. 。The more basic the level, the simpler these aspirations and hopes become. It's quite possible that a meal at a small restaurant could satisfy them. 。After supper, Guan Wenwei suggested sending Xiao Zheng first, but Xiao Zheng refused and insisted on sending Guan Wenwei first. 。Guan Wenwei also stopped insisting, letting Xiao Feng send him home first. Then he told Xiao Feng: "You have to accompany Commissioner Xiao to get the room card and leave later, making sure Commissioner Xiao's safety." 。"Xiao Feng said: “Yes” 。"Xiao Zheng said, 'No need, just send me to the hotel.'" 。"Xiao Feng said: 'I'm definitely going to ensure that Commissioner Xiao arrives safely.'" 。We arrived at the An County International Hotel, it was almost midnight. It was really late. 。However, Xiao Zheng only drank two bottles of beer in the evening, and he was still relatively sober. 。Upon arriving at the hotel, Xiao Zheng asked Xiao Feng to go back first, but Xiao Feng insisted on accompanying him. They got their room key and everything went smoothly. 。 。Xiao Zheng said, "Little Feng, it's getting late. You have to take over as town chief tomorrow morning! Go back early. I have the room card, don't worry." 。"Xiao Feng still wanted to give something, but Xiao Zheng pushed him back. " 。Xiao Feng saw that Xiao Zheng didn't drink much and was still sober. He had also already taken the room card, and they were in a safe place like An County International Hotel, so nothing would happen. 。"Xiao Commissioner, I will pick you up tomorrow morning." 。"Xiaofeng said something and then left." 。Xiao Zheng waved his hand and walked towards the elevator entrance. 。The lobby and elevator area of Anxian International Hotel are quite upscale and elegant. 。There's nobody around right now. 。Xiao Zheng pressed the elevator button and waited. 。。Xiao Zheng walked in. 。At this moment, Xiao Zheng heard hurried footsteps outside. 。...it should be the sound of high heels.... 。Someone might be rushing to catch this elevator. 。Xiao Zheng pressed the button to open the door and waited. 。It's convenient for others and convenient for yourself, isn't it 。Since it's already late, it doesn't matter how much more time it takes. 。When the other person's face appeared at the elevator door, Xiao Zheng was taken aback. It was Li Haiyan. 。Li Haiyan was also taken aback. She didn't expect to meet Xiao Zheng here, "Master, what are you doing here" Xiao Zheng smiled and whispered, "I just had some late-night snacks, it's too late to go back to town now" 。Li Haiyan nodded, then turned to the back and said, "Xiao Shuji, the elevator is open here." 。Then, Xiao Zheng saw Xiao Jingyu walk in. She was wearing a white short-sleeved shirt and indigo wide-leg trousers today, making her legs look especially long. Her skin was delicately fair, set off by her straight, flowing hair, giving her an exceptionally quiet and beautiful appearance. 。Perhaps because he had been working for too long, there was a slight fatigue on his face. Seeing Xiao Zheng in the elevator, Xiao Jingyu's eyes changed slightly, and his steps stopped for a moment, but then he still walked in. 。There were only three people in the elevator: Xiao Jingyu, Xiao Zheng, and Li Haiyan. 。Li Haiyan asked, "Xiao Weiye, which floor are you on" Xiao Zheng looked at his room card and said, "Oh, the sixth floor." 。Li Haiyan pressed the buttons on both the tenth and sixth floors. It seems that Xiao Jingyu lives on the tenth floor. 。

Midway up the elevator, Xiao Jingyu suddenly asked, "Did you all in Tianhuang Town start celebrating today" Xiao Zheng's heart skipped a beat. Perhaps Xiao Jingyu smelled the alcohol on him and that's why he said that. 。He hastily explained, "It's not a celebration" 。After the afternoon meeting, Mayor Guan took me back to town and we went over everything, planning to have a meeting tomorrow. 。We talked late into the night, and I got a little hungry. So we went to the county town and had some spicy chicken and pickled fish to fill our stomachs. 。It's late, so I won't go back. It's not safe on the road at night. 。"Xiao Zheng tried to be as specific as possible so that Xiao Jingyu wouldn't misunderstand." 。Xiao Zheng thought that having some late-night snacks wouldn't be a big deal. 。

Xiao Jingyu remained silent. 。This made Li Haiyan also feel a little uneasy, and she couldn't help but worry about Xiao Zheng, fearing that Xiao Shuji might have some opinions on him. 。

The elevator reached the sixth floor, the doors opened, and Xiao Zheng was supposed to get out. 。At this time, Xiao Jingyu said, "Next time, if you have any delicious late-night snacks to recommend, please let me know." 。Sometimes when I work late, my stomach gets empty and I want to eat something, but I can't find a good place. 。Both Xiao Zheng and Li Haiyan couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief. 。Xiao Zheng said, "Okay, I'll send Haiyan a text message about all the good places to eat late-night snacks next time." 。"Xiao Jingyu nodded and said, 'If you arrive, just go to rest first.'" 。Xiao Zheng then went out to his own room. 。He went back to his room, took a shower, lay in bed, and turned on the television because he had nothing to read. He watched for a while, but it was boring. 。Suddenly, Xiao Zheng couldn't help but think, how come he always ran into Xiao Jingyu

At this moment, a text message came in from Chen Hong: "Are you asleep yet" Xiao Zheng replied: "About to sleep." 。Chen Hong replied with a smiling face: "Go to sleep early." 。Xiao Zheng felt that Chen Hong truly cared more about him and was more concerned about him than before. 。The next afternoon, there was another meeting of the village committee members to discuss the advancement of "Beautiful and Rich Countryside Construction." 。The Tianhuang Town Party Committee has made it clear that in terms of building "Beautiful and Rich Villages," they have issued a military order, with no way back. Everyone must go all out and charge forward. 。At the meeting, a key task for the near future was clarified. The cadres of the organs formed groups to go to villages and publicize the policies, objectives, and significance of "Beautiful Rural Construction". They also investigated the current situation of mine closure work. 。

The morning of the third day saw another meeting of all staff members of the administrative organs. Work was organized by dividing areas and villages, with each group being responsible for specific tasks. The overall command of the town was personally led by Guan Wenwei, while Gao Zhengping, the director of the town people's congress, served as deputy commander. Leaders were assigned from various department members to oversee different areas. 。That afternoon, the whole crew went down to the village to work. 。

Originally, Town Head Guan Wenwei wanted Xiao Zheng to serve as the deputy commander, keeping him in town and serving as his deputy. This would have made things much easier for Guan Wenwei. 。But Xiao Zheng believed that he was also just a deputy, no different from other members of the team. Moreover, he was the least experienced. The other team members would definitely have thoughts on why they had to go to the front line while Xiao Zheng could stay behind.

Besides, Xiao Zheng wanted to get first-hand information and didn't want to just sit in the office and brainstorm ideas, so he persuaded Guan Wenwei to let him go down to the village. 。Guan Wenwei thought Xiao Zheng was not entirely unreasonable, so he agreed. 。Tianhuang Town is neither large nor small, with 19 administrative villages under its jurisdiction, namely Fengqi Village, Gaoshan Village, Fenghuotai Village, Xiaolin Village, Zhujiajian Village, Shui ku Village, Tiankeng Village, Jiumen Village, Maojiacun Village, Baishuiwan Village, Taoshutou Village, Xushi Village, Maoyu Village, Lishui Village, Qingguan Village, Taipiping Village, Longchi Village, and Xianglu Village. 。This time the division of land into plots, Xiao Zheng was assigned to two villages, namely Maojiacun and Baishuiwan Village. 。To be honest, the two villages' stop mine

isn't much. 。This was specially arranged by the town head, to allow Xiao Zheng to free up more time to assist him in coordinating the work on hand. 。y." 。I take a walk by myself, it's still necessary to have some physical activity throughout the day. 。"Wei Xishan said: "Then we shall part here. Perhaps one day, I will appear in Dongcaoshi." 。"Xia...