Qi Tongwei: Can I be young again?

Qi Tongwei was very pleased.

I felt as gratified as an old father.

"Getting back to the main point, what do you think are the current problems in Yanyuan County?"

“Currently…” Li Dakang clicked his tongue, “…harvesting wheat.”

"wheat?"

"Yes. Wheat is the most basic guarantee for Yanyuan County, and the weather here is very strange. It's either a severe drought or a severe flood. It hasn't rained for two months in a row. I'm afraid there will be a rainstorm when the wheat is harvested. At that time, the farmers may be in big trouble."

"Prevention is better than cure, which is a good habit. Are there any corresponding strategies?"

"There really isn't one," Li Dakang said helplessly. "The best way is to visit the weather station more often."

"Okay, keep an eye on this."

"clear."

"There's something else," Hou Liangping said hesitantly. "The school's classrooms were built during the collective era. They leak in the winter and in the summer, and they might even collapse. I'm thinking of... building a new school for the children."

“The idea is good, but it’s difficult to implement,” Sun Liancheng said. “The government’s current budget is so limited that it’s not even enough to repair roads, let alone build schools.”

"What should we do then?" Hou Liangping looked at Qi Tongwei, his eyes filled with expectation.

How to do?

Qi Tongwei was unaware that the government had run out of money; he either had to pay out of his own pocket or wait.

He can't take the money out of the fanny pack himself.

After all, he is the county party secretary. If he sets this precedent, people will turn to him for help wherever there is a shortage of funds.

But that wasn't all. Cheng Du spoke up again, "Secretary Qi, the security here isn't good either. Recently, there have been wolves appearing here, those poachers. These people are daring criminals, and they even carry hunting rifles."

Qi Tongwei was in a real bind.

Not a single good thing happened.

One bad thing after another.

The economy hasn't picked up yet, there are hidden dangers during the wheat harvest, the school needs to be rebuilt, and there are poachers causing trouble...

This county party secretary position is indeed very difficult.

On my first day in office, I felt like I couldn't breathe.

But on the other hand, it is precisely because of these difficulties that the organization sent him here.

The organization trusts him so much, how could he possibly let them down?

He took a big gulp of liquor and lit a cigarette.

"Comrades, the task of reforming Yanyuan County is arduous and the road ahead is long. I will remember your contributions and hard work, and the people here will remember you too. Keep up the good work!"

"come on!"

"come on!"

"..."

With strong liquor down their throats, the passionate young men, fueled by their burning faith, had no way back but to charge forward!

……

The next day.

After washing up, Qi Tongwei went next door, grabbed Hou Liangping, and headed straight for the school.

I thought about it all night.

He felt that other things could wait, but the school matter could not be delayed. The school was full of students, and if something happened, he would be letting down his country and his own conscience.

"Springtime dawns unnoticed, birdsong heard everywhere. Last night came wind and rain, how many flowers have fallen, I wonder..."

Eight in the morning.

The children's voices rang out as they read aloud.

Standing at the school gate, looking at the so-called school, Qi Tongwei was momentarily stunned.

The dozen or so row houses with tiled roofs were dilapidated.

The roof of the tiled house is made of thatch.

The cracks in the wall were like a spider web; the largest cracks were big enough to fit a fist.

This is not a big deal.

The rammed earth at the base of the wall has weathered away; a kick can easily remove a large chunk of dry mud.

This is a school with over 200 students and eight teachers.

"Senior, there are eight schools like this in Yanyuan County. Hongxing Primary School is the worst. The other schools can still hold on, but this school really can't hold on anymore."

Chapter 175 The Young and Promising Secretary Qi

No matter how poor we are, we must not neglect education; no matter how hard life is, we must not let our children suffer.

Looking at the dilapidated Hongxing Primary School, Qi Tongwei felt a deep sense of frustration and powerlessness.

In the afternoon, he could only call Sun Liancheng over to hear his opinion.

Sun Liancheng is now not only the deputy county head but also the director of the education bureau, so he has both the responsibility and the right to speak.

But when he arrived at the scene, Sun Liancheng remained silent.

"say!"

“I’m also upset,” Sun Liancheng said. “But we really don’t have that much money to tear this place down and rebuild it.”

"If you don't have money, find a way."

“I’ve thought about it, I’ve thought about it,” Sun Liancheng said helplessly. “I even raised funds for this Red Star Primary School.”

"and then?"

“That’s all.” Sun Liancheng shook his head. “The local people are dirt poor. They can’t even feed themselves, let alone have spare money to build a school.”

After saying that, Sun Liancheng lowered his head.

Building a school that can accommodate 200 students would cost at least 50,000 yuan.

The government simply cannot afford it.

Sun Liancheng racked his brains, but to no avail.

And so, the three of them fell into deep thought.

Just then, Zhang Yiwen, returning from the municipal government, passed by with her camera.

Qi Tongwei stopped in his tracks.

"Secretary Qi, what's wrong?"

Qi Tongwei snapped out of his daze, lit a cigarette, and said, "Nothing much. By the way, how's the thing I asked you to do going?"

"I spent 800 yuan to get the persona you needed onto the front page of the newspaper." Zhang Yiwen was still a little worried. "Secretary Qi, do you think investors and banks will believe it?"

"Yes!" Qi Tongwei said confidently, "Go to the city again tomorrow and embellish today's newspaper article and publish it again!"

"Um, Secretary Qi, isn't that a bit much? Spending 1600 yuan just to brag in the newspaper, isn't that a waste of money? The budget is already tight..."

"Just go when I tell you to. Why are you making so many excuses?"

"Oh, I know."

The first level of officialdom crushes people to death.

Although Zhang Yiwen felt that this kind of packaging method was useless, she had no choice but to do as the county party secretary said.

What's the purpose of your camera?

"Used for government propaganda filming."

“That’s perfect. Take a few pictures of me too, and then send them to the newspaper tomorrow with captions about successful people.” After thinking for a moment, Qi Tongwei added, “Also, take a few more pictures of this school; I need them urgently.”

Zhang Yiwen opened and closed her mouth, seemingly having many questions, but ultimately didn't ask any more.

I just took two handsome photos of Qi Tongwei.

I took a few more close-up photos of Hongxing Primary School.

……

The following afternoon, Zhang Yiwen brought two days' worth of newspapers and the developed photos to Qi Tongwei.

Newspaper headlines.

[Young and promising Secretary Qi!]

Qi Tongwei really liked this title.

It has a pretentious feel to it.

A top student from Peking University, also very good at copywriting.