Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

After attending classes for two consecutive days, Zhu Hao got off the bus with a sense of awe.

On this yellow land, too many heroic deeds have taken place, and there are too many martyrs worthy of praise and remembrance.

Regarding how to carry out the work, Zhu Hao felt that what the leader had said before was very correct.

With a devout and studious heart, let us go and see the footprints left by our martyrs.

Go among the people and feel their simple and genuine emotions and desires.

If he puts the interests of the people first, then he will never make a mistake.

"We need development and we need to alleviate poverty, but we must never do so at the expense of the people's happiness. You must remember this."

Recalling the solemnity of his leader when he said these words, Zhu Hao knew that this was also a test for him.

How well did he perform on this trip? Can he be a good official who gets things done and does good deeds?

This is related to whether or not Yang Jianguo's secretary can be used as leverage in the future, and even more so to the closeness of the relationship between the two.

Having worked as a secretary for four years, Zhu Hao believed he understood his superiors quite well.

As long as he is sincere, puts the people's demands first, does good deeds, and does practical things.

Even if he makes a mess of things, he'll still pull himself out of it.

On the contrary, they would do inhuman things and act arrogantly.

He doesn't need anyone else; he has to clear himself up first.

"Minister Yang, welcome, welcome." I met the provincial department official who was there to receive me outside the station, and we exchanged a few pleasantries.

Yang Jianguo also took the opportunity to introduce Zhu Hao to the other party: "This is Xiao Zhu, the new secretary of our old base area."

"Oh my, I thought this young man was very talented and definitely not simple. I was right."

When it comes to politeness, the comrades from the provincial department are quite forthcoming.

I didn't dare listen to what Zhu Hao was saying anymore, because if he praised me any more, it would really be too much.

Just as I was trying to find an excuse to change the subject, a large group of people suddenly gathered outside.

"Is that Comrade Zhu Hao from the capital? We're from the provincial compound."

The deputy in charge of industry and development personally led a group of seven or eight people to pick up the county magistrate who had not yet taken office.

This level of force would terrify most people, but Zhu Hao knew these people weren't after him.

Instead, he came to beg for alms and curry favor with his former boss.

He was well aware that he was merely a convenient excuse.

Sure enough, after just exchanging greetings, the other party set their sights on the leader.

"Minister Yang, you've arrived too! What a coincidence! I was just about to ask when you would arrive so I could come and pick you up."

This is tantamount to trying to be clever in front of him.

But Yang Jianguo couldn't say anything, so he had to expose his pride and give him a scolding.

Not only does it appear impersonal, but it also easily makes people think that it's just seeking fame and fortune, or that it's deliberately pretentious.

The work that follows is also difficult to carry out.

In recent years, local rights have been almost completely liberalized in order to promote development.

A deputy to a high-ranking official like the other party could be said to wield immense power and influence in the local area.

It's no exaggeration to say that if you have a dream today, you can turn it into reality with just a word tomorrow.

Otherwise, during the tax reform, the Second Elder wouldn't have needed to lead the team and personally negotiate in each city and region.

Therefore, Yang Jianguo did not make a big deal out of it.

Instead, she smiled kindly, pointed at him, and jokingly called him a "slippery fellow," then lightly brushed it off.

"Boss, you still look so young. You haven't changed much since the last time I saw you at the meeting in the capital."

"I can't keep up anymore. My stamina is failing me. I've only been on the train for a few days and my back and waist are already aching."

Yang Jianguo tapped his lower back to emphasize the credibility of his words.

Seeing his condition, the other person quickly said, "Then let's go to the guesthouse to rest first, and I'll find a masseur to give you a massage."

"Hmm, that's good... I need to find a male therapist with strong hands, otherwise I won't be able to move my muscles properly."

The other party laughed and nodded, saying, "I'll do whatever you say."

A group of people surrounded Yang Jianguo, and Zhu Hao was not ignored either.

The director of the provincial compound's office accompanied me from beginning to end, and was very polite in every word.

Just by looking at how the other person arrived in the same row as the leader, you can tell that their relationship is not so simple.

The leader must value this secretary highly.

In the future, he will likely achieve great things in the Qin Chuan region.

There's nothing wrong with making friends in advance and establishing good relationships.

Don't think that just because he's the head steward of the provincial compound, he's any different from the county magistrate.

Don't underestimate this county magistrate; in his small territory, he can command great influence.

With the support of a high-ranking leader, his future career is likely to be smooth sailing.

In the future, you might need to ask them for help sometime, so it's only right to be polite.

"Secretary Zhu, let's get in the car too!"

"Director Guo, please don't call me that anymore. There are still procedures to follow. I'm not really a secretary."

“People who have worked for high-ranking leaders have high moral standards…” After praising him, the other person pondered for a moment and said, “I’m a few years older than you. How about I call you brother, or if you don’t mind, you can call me Brother Guo, okay?”

"That's great, Brother Guo. From now on, I'll be counting on you here."

"Haha, we're all brothers, no need to be so polite!" Director Guo was so happy that he even used his local dialect.

The brand-new guesthouse was magnificent, and its decorations and furnishings were no less impressive than those of a hotel.

"Our guesthouse is comparable to a star-rated hotel."

"Boss, isn't this all for economic development, to entertain those foreign guests and big bosses?"

“Those people are very picky. If they are not satisfied with anything, the cooperation they have agreed to will fall through.”

With just a few words, the other party shut him up; that was indeed the case.

This is also the key reason why some problems could not be cured in the early stages.

If we don't put on some superficial projects, no one will respect us, and how can we attract investment?

Moreover, the situation at this time was indeed as he said, with many people looking down on others.

Especially small business owners from Jiangdao and Taiwan, they will accuse you of disrespect if you are slighted in the slightest.

Not only did they fail to invest, but they also spread rumors and distorted the facts to slander the mainland.

It seems that only in this way can they show how noble they are, and that they are not at all like the leopards from the inland.

Besides, if it can be done elsewhere, why can't we?

We're already lagging behind others; if we don't put on some vanity projects, how will we attract investment?

If anyone investigates this matter, a whole host of arguments will follow.

His words and actions revealed his selfless dedication to serving the people and developing the economy.

"Has the master arrived?" Yang Jianguo didn't respond to the question and went straight to asking about something else.

"Here they come, here they come! We specially found this master craftsman; his skills are superb."

"Then I won't keep you any longer. Take a rest first."

"Okay, boss, please rest. Don't hesitate to let us know if you need anything. We'll treat you to a welcome-back dinner tonight."

Chapter 705 A dramatic rise and fall, the confidence to sit down

The head masseur at the public bathhouse was among the second batch of people to work as a massage therapist in the bathhouse.

Now, he has trained dozens of apprentices.

Their craftsmanship is truly exceptional.

He doesn't understand those fancy names nowadays; he only knows which acupoint corresponds to which.

The pressure and speed of the massage should be carefully controlled to ensure a comfortable experience for the user.

Yang Jianguo had originally planned to use his break to think about how to proceed with the work.

In no time, he was put to sleep.

When I opened my eyes again, it was almost dark.

The craftsman inside the house had also disappeared. He got up and stretched his neck and arms.

It felt like my whole body had been opened up; it was incredibly comfortable.

After taking a sip of the herbal tea on the table, Yang Jianguo opened the door.

"Boss, you're awake." The young man guarding the door looked delighted.

"Mmm, the chef's cooking is really good. I slept so well."

"That's good... I'll go get the manager."

The door was wide open, and soon hurried footsteps could be heard outside.

The manager walked in with a smile, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then got down to business.

"The leaders are all waiting in the cafeteria to welcome you, what do you think?"

Is this the guesthouse canteen?

"Yes, it's right next door."

"Let's go there now, we can't keep them waiting."

"Yes!" the manager agreed happily.

Lead the way, walk to the end of the guesthouse, pass through a pavilion, and then go through another door to reach the dining hall.

Passing through the lobby, I saw secretaries and drivers sitting inside, all waiting for their superiors.

Once we got upstairs and saw the private room, we finally arrived at our destination.

"Director Yang is here." The manager pushed open the door and called out, and everyone present stood up.

Yang Jianguo also saw Qin Chuan's executive officer.

"Secretary An, why did you come in person... Secretary An should have woken me up earlier!"

As they spoke, the two walked up to each other, clasped hands tightly, and pressed down hard.

"Minister Yang, I told them not to disturb him. He finally got a good night's sleep, so a little extra time won't hurt."

"Come, come, please take a seat, Minister Yang."

Upon hearing this, Yang Jianguo quickly declined, saying, "No, no, you are the local official, you can't take the place of the host."

After some polite refusals, Yang Jianguo was ultimately thrust into the seat of honor.

Although they were of equal rank, there were still differences between officials in the capital and those in local areas.

Take the previous technology subsidies as an example. Executives from various regions had to queue up to meet with them in the capital.

This is just a director position; what if there were bigger projects, like a national-level science and technology park?

The Ministry of Works wielded considerable influence; sometimes, gaining support hinged on a single statement.

So, even though they are at the same level, there are still significant differences between them.

"Minister Yang, what problems have arisen in Qin Chuan this time?"

After a few rounds of drinks, some people started to probe his thoughts.

Yang Jianguo said with a smile, "It's just a routine inspection, a walk around to see how things are going and what stage we've reached..."