Life Reset: I’m the Master in the Officialdom

Meeting old friends in a foreign land, and on such a special day as the Winter Solstice, Wen Tao, as the chief official of Bengang City, felt that the reunion with the two old friends was particularly precious.

So he simply struck up a conversation with the two older men and invited them to sit at the table and drink together.

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, the atmosphere gradually became lively.

Old Zhao took a sip of his wine, a smile on his face as he joked to Old Pang, "Old Pang, you're really rich now! Look at our steel market, there are towering buildings rising from the ground everywhere. You must have made a lot of money in the past few years!"

Hearing this, Lao Pang quickly waved his hands and said with a smile, "Hey, Lao Zhao, please don't make fun of me! I'm just an honest housebuilder. If I say I make a lot of money, I'm afraid I still can't compare to you! I heard that you bought a house in Beijing. I'm really envious! If I go to Beijing for a visit in the future, can I stay at your house?"

Old Zhao laughed heartily and interrupted, "That's definitely no problem! But I think with your abilities and financial resources, buying a house in Beijing shouldn't be a problem, right?"

"My two brothers, if you've already bought a house in Beijing, you must hurry up and complete the household registration procedures. Who knows, in two years, a Beijing household registration might become extremely valuable!"

Lao Pang was surprised when he heard this and asked hurriedly, "Oh? Young man, what do you mean? Is there some secret behind this? Tell us quickly!"

This group of businessmen who have been working in the business world for many years have always been particularly keen on interacting with the younger generation.

Although Wentao is young, judging from his extraordinary speech and behavior, we can tell that he is not an ordinary boy. It is obvious that he is a person who knows a little bit and has some knowledge.

Wen Tao spoke confidently, "My dear friends, China is currently in a critical period of rapid economic growth. Take a look at the capitals of developed countries in Europe and America; their development histories offer valuable lessons. It's foreseeable that housing prices in Beijing will skyrocket in the near future, and obtaining a Beijing hukou will become incredibly difficult. It's practically impossible to even get one! As market dynamics continue to shift, relevant authorities will sooner or later introduce corresponding policies."

Hearing this, Old Zhao beside him couldn't help but nod his head repeatedly, expressing his agreement: "This young man is absolutely right! I've been in the business world for so many years, and the situation in the past two or three years has been the most exaggerated! Nowadays, ordinary people have more and more spare money, and their pursuit of quality of life is also increasing. Looking back a few years ago, the price of grain was only a few cents per catty, but now it's almost one yuan per catty! Even so, people still eat it as usual and consume it as they please. If we could go back to the past, with this kind of price increase, I'm afraid many people would have gone hungry!"

"That's right, the government's policies are so good now! We have a new young and promising municipal party secretary in Bengang City. Hey, look at him, he is young, but he is full of courage and his ability is beyond reproach. Look, he has secured many high-quality projects and a lot of funds for us from the province! Not only that, he has also set up targeted assistance measures and carefully created a unique mountain product brand for our Bengang City. Now it's great, many bosses outside have come to me on their own initiative, eagerly wanting our Bengang City's 'local specialties', which makes me very proud!" Old Pang said with a beaming eyebrow, his face full of pride and complacency.

Wen Tao, who was standing by, couldn't help but feel secretly happy as he listened to these words. This was the first time he had ever heard someone praise him so sincerely, and the feeling of happiness was simply indescribable.

However, Old Zhao, who was sitting on the other side, shook his head and sighed: "Although Secretary Wentao is really good, it is probably difficult for him alone to completely reverse the current bad atmosphere in Bengang City! The most difficult problem facing our Bengang City at the moment is that those officials are too unreasonable! Take me for example, I just do a small business in grain trade, but the public security department wants to intervene, the transportation department also wants to get involved, and the tax and industrial and commercial departments take turns to intervene. I have to rack my brains and spend all my energy just to deal with this group of people every day. How can I have the energy to do business and make money!" Old Zhao complained and spread his hands helplessly.

After hearing this, Wentao felt a strong sense of guilt surge in his heart.

Since he took office, he has focused on economic development and poverty alleviation, considering these two tasks as the top priority. However, he has unknowingly neglected key issues such as the construction of a vital cadre team and the business environment.

As the saying goes, the army may change but the barracks remain. Although he, the municipal party secretary, has been replaced, the law enforcement officers and staff under him remain the same, with no substantial changes.

Wentao had to admit that his previous thinking was naive. He had naively believed that as long as he set an example and performed with excellence, others would naturally follow suit. However, this proved to be far from the case. To some extent, these law enforcement officers and public servants had become a major obstacle to social development.

However, no matter who is involved, as long as their behavior creates obstacles to social and economic progress, social reform and development, Wentao will definitely make up his mind without hesitation to eliminate them!

In this way, several people kept talking freely about this topic, and time passed by unknowingly. Until the dumpling restaurant closed, they stood up slowly and unwillingly, ready to end this heated discussion and disperse.

At this moment, Lao Zhao suddenly walked quickly to the door, stretched his head to look outside, and shouted loudly with a puzzled look on his face: "Lao Pang, come and see why there is a police car parked outside!"

"Oh? There is an Audi A6 following the police car. Oh my God, that's not the city party secretary's car. Why is it here so late at night?" Lao Pang said.

Wentao also walked to the door of the dumpling restaurant at this time. Seeing the scene outside, he shook his head.

Sun Menglong said he wanted to go out for a walk and not be disturbed. Not only did he drive his special car over, he also brought a police car.