On August 28, the highway from Gushan Village to Ningshan County began to enter the stage of comprehensive reconstruction. A project department of Ningshan County Jian'an Company drove into the site, and the town simply held a brief groundbreaking ceremony, set off a few strings of firecrackers, and let the construction team start construction.

Zhou Nan did not attend the event, but only asked the town mayor Ma Zhongling to speak a few words at the ceremony on behalf of the town party committee and political axe, and the town's propaganda officer took a few photos for information.

Ordinary people from nearby villages, especially those from the mountain villages, flocked to the roadside, happily watching the excavator start construction, and the scene was full of laughter and laughter. There were also quite a few children, scurrying around, picking up some squibs on the ground that had not exploded.

Don't look at it as a road of less than ten kilometers, but for the people in the mountains, this is not a trivial matter. After the road is repaired, the mountain goods and agricultural products in the mountains can be transported out of the mountains unimpeded, and it is no longer a dream to make a fortune in the future, so today it is no less than a major festival for the people of the mountain villages.

Road repair is said to be the town party secretary Zhou Nan in the mountain village in public promise, and now just over a month, the promise has become a reality, Zhou Nan's work efficiency and style of speaking, so that these villagers in addition to joy or joy, of course, also moved.

"Secretary Zhou in the town is really good." This is the most common sentence spoken by the people of the mountain village when they meet and greet each other since the news of the road construction spread.

Compared with the elation of the people, the town mayor Ma Zhongling and the deputy mayor Zhang Zhijun and other town cadres who attended the groundbreaking ceremony at the scene had a smile on their faces, but they were actually a little uneasy in their hearts.

The road construction project was able to be launched, which was completely the result of Zhou Nan's use of personal authority to forcibly promote it, and the Jian'an Company agreed to build the road first and pay later...... But until now, millions of dollars in road construction funds have not been found, and not only have there been no news of the city's subsidies - it is said that Chen Dong, the executive deputy county magistrate, has not signed, and the application of Ningshan Town is still backlogged on his desk and has not been reported to the city; And part of the funds promised by the county have not yet been in place, although the county party committee secretary Zhang publicly stated that he wants to allocate funds, but in fact, more than half a month has passed, and Ningshan Town has not seen a penny.

It's still because of Executive Deputy County Mayor Chen Dong. Up to now, even a fool can understand that Chen Dong is clearly going to "get along" with Zhou Nan.

But the problem is that Chen Dong is like this, and Ningshan Town really has no way to take him. Or in the end, the county will allocate the money, but if it drags on for a few months or even longer, it will be enough for Ningshan Town to be ugly.

Of course, you can go to Secretary Zhang of the county party committee to "complain", but Chen Dong, as the leader in charge of the county, has too many excuses and reasons to deal with the past. Even if it is Zhang Qiang, he can't tear his face with him because of this.

In fact, whether it is Ma Zhongling or Zhang Zhijun, they are a little confused now, why did Chen Dong suddenly make things difficult for Ningshan Town-or, in other words, when did Zhou Nan offend this great god in the county again? It shouldn't be!

On the way back to town after attending the groundbreaking ceremony, Zhang Zhijun sat in the passenger seat of the jeep, and Ma Zhongling sat in the back. The two were silent for a while, but in the end, Zhang Zhijun couldn't help it, turned around and lowered his voice, "Mayor Ma, what's going on with this Chen Dong...... I remember that this man used to be very kind and easy to talk, how did he become like this now? ”

Ma Zhongling was silent for a while, and Fang smiled faintly, "Who knows, the relationship between leaders is delicate, Lao Zhang, we should pay attention to some ...... when we speak in the future."

"These things are naturally handled by leaders, and we just need to work."

Zhang Zhijun sighed and said softly, "Mayor Ma, let me say something from the bottom of my heart, Secretary Zhou is a leader who really works hard and is willing to do practical things for the people, and he is also a leader with great ability. ”

But Secretary Zhou wants to do things, but he always encounters some stumbling blocks...... When you think about it, it's annoying. Those people can't do practical things, they engage in these crooked ways or something, one is stronger than the other! nnd！ ”

Ahem!

Seeing that Zhang Zhijun's speech was a little "excessive", Ma Zhongling did not respond positively, but coughed dryly twice, glanced at the driver who was concentrating on driving, and gave Zhang Zhijun a look, which means that you don't talk nonsense, it is about the county leaders, this kind of words, this kind of scratch is sent casually?

But Zhang Zhijun apparently didn't care much about that.

………… Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, it has entered the golden autumn of September.

There is still no "trace" of the county's funds and the city's subsidies, and Ma Zhongling, who is in charge of the road repair project, is anxious.

Since the day before yesterday, the construction party has been constantly urging the town, asking the town to pay part of the funds first, otherwise the project will be stopped.

went to Chen Dong, Ma Zhongling didn't have the guts, and when he went to Zhou Nan to "complain", he was also a little frightened. Because he had talked to Zhou Nan seven or eight times because of financial problems, Zhou Nan smiled silently every time and did not give him a clear answer.

In this way, Ma Zhongling didn't dare to go over to find Zhou Nan again. If you find it too often, you will seem to be too incompetent, and second, it will definitely cause disgust from the leader, and Ma Zhongling still has a sense of proportion.

After staying in the office for less than a morning, he received three consecutive calls from Zhuang Jianqiang, the manager of the project department.

"Manager Zhuang, didn't I tell you, our town will not owe you a penny of the project payment, you can't trust my old horse, can you still trust Secretary Zhou?"

Zhuang Jianqiang said in a deep voice, "Mayor Ma, it's not a problem that I can trust, but a problem with our company's financial system. The company's leaders urged me to be anxious, I can't help it, I can only urge you. To be honest, it's been so long since the start of work, and you haven't even called a penny, Mayor Ma, do you think this matter is reasonable? ”

Ma Zhongling smiled bitterly, "Manager Zhuang, isn't it that the funds promised by the county have not yet been in place for the time being, give us a few more days, and I will go to the county to urge." ”

"Mayor Ma, it's not that I don't give you face, it's not that I don't give Secretary Zhou face, but I really can't help it. The pressure from above is on me, and that's all I can do. Mayor Ma, let's talk about the ugly ahead, tomorrow day, if the funds are not in place, we have to stop work and withdraw first......"

Zhuang Jianqiang's voice became colder, and Ma Zhongling frowned in annoyance, but he couldn't say a word.

Putting down the phone, Ma Zhongling went back and forth in the office several times, and finally decided to report to Zhou Nan. The project department wants to stop work, this is a big matter, and it is no longer a problem that he can deal with, and Zhou Nan must come forward to coordinate.

When he left the office, he saw Song Xiaolin hurriedly walking, it seemed that he had just come out of Zhou Nan's office, he couldn't help but hesitate for a moment, took a few steps forward and smiled, "Xiao Song, is Secretary Zhou here?" ”

"Mayor Ma, I'm here, but Secretary Zhou is about to go out......" Song Xiaolin stopped and said a few words to Ma Zhongling, and then continued to walk downstairs. Zhang Ningning of the Sky Group was sick, and Zhou Nan wanted to visit the doctor on behalf of the town and asked Song Xiaolin to buy some gifts.

Ma Zhongling did not hesitate any longer and walked directly into Zhou Nan's office.

"Secretary Zhou, there is something I have to report to the leader." Ma Zhongling knew that Zhou Nan didn't like to greet politely, he had something to say and work to talk about, and he hated his subordinates talking about gourds and scoops the most, so he went straight to the point as soon as he opened his mouth.

"Well, let's talk about something, old horse." Zhou Nan originally got up and was about to leave, but when he saw Ma Zhongling coming in the door, he sat back again.

"Secretary Zhou, just now Zhuang Jianqiang from the project department called and said that if we don't pay for tomorrow's project, they will stop work and withdraw it." Ma Zhongling said softly, and then stared at Zhou Nan.

Seeing Zhou Nan's face change and frowning, Ma Zhongling also sighed secretly, knowing that Zhou Nan would definitely be angry, and might even be angry.

This Chen Dong seems to be getting more and more excessive, and he has a bit of a shameless taste. "Chen Dong, do you think I'm really afraid of you?" A trace of coldness flashed in Zhou Nan's eyes, but he quickly covered up the past.

Thinking of the organization appointment he was about to come down and thinking that he would have to work in Ningshan in the future, Zhou Nan breathed a sigh of relief, and suppressed the anger that was surging out of his heart again.

In a sense, being an official is a process of constant struggle and game, when to rather bend than bend, when to retreat as advance; When to thunder and when to be ready to go, is actually a science.

Now falling out with Chen Dong will do far more harm than good. The so-called small unbearable is a big plan, and Zhou Nan will never break the foundation of his long-term work because of his momentary anger.

However, it is impossible to remain silent like this any longer. Chen Dong's provocation should be countered from the side, otherwise, he can only intensify it. Chen Dong's personal arrogance is nothing, and Zhou Nan is worried that his personal authority will be traumatized as a result.

A cold smile appeared on the corner of Zhou Nan's mouth.

"Is there still no news from the county's funds? Our application Chen Dong still didn't sign? After a while, he raised his head and asked Ma Zhongling in a deep voice.

Ma Zhongling shook his head and hesitated, "Maybe." Secretary Zhou, why don't I ask the Transportation Bureau again? Or will I go again......"

"You don't have to ask, it's useless to ask them. As for Chen Dong's piece, you still don't go to him......" Zhou Nan smiled indifferently and waved his hand, "You give me the phone number of Xiao Yong, the leader of Jian'an Company, and I'll give him a call to ask." ”

Ma Zhongling hurriedly agreed, "Secretary Zhou, I'll go back to the office to check the phone number......

(To be continued)