Who wants to take the civil service exam after being reborn?

Chapter 686 "Model Family of Dongyuan County"

"I think it was handled very well, and I have no objections!"

When Chen interacts with these leaders, he usually doesn't make any overly confident statements.

But this time is different.

He was worried about expressing his dissatisfaction, so "Judge Zhong" lightly swiped his pen and added another name.

The director of the Industry and Commerce Bureau who was just a section chief has already been caught in the crossfire; there is really no need to expand the scope of the implicated.

Even though those people may not be entirely clean themselves, the county still needs people to do the work!
"Who would understand? I just wanted to go home for the Chinese New Year at first."

Committee Member Chen sighed softly.

Zhong Xiaohua observed Chen Zhe's expression and, finding that he didn't seem to be forcing it, said, "That's good. We will definitely focus on improving the business environment in the future, and we hope that Mr. Chen will continue to pay attention to the development of his hometown."

Actually, there should be three more words after "General Manager Chen": "General Manager Chen and the Yi family continue to pay attention to the development of their hometown."

Just then, Chen's phone screen lit up again; it was Yi Gege calling once more.

Mayor Zhong.

Chen said to Zhong Xiaohua, "Excuse me, I need to take this call."

"it is good."

Zhong Xiaohua gave an understanding smile: "I'll go back to the conference room first, then we'll have lunch together."

……

Having found a quiet spot again, Chen answered Yi Baoyu's call.

"So? Do you still dare to pretend you didn't see my call?"

Gege's tone was filled with arrogance and domineering pride after her victory.

Chen felt a surge of anger in his chest. You almost put me on the hot seat, and now you still have this attitude?

However, he was very patient; what he was about to blurt out, he actually went over twice before actually saying it.

Only then did he suppress his emotions and say gently as usual, "I sent you a message. I'm in a meeting with Mayor Zhong right now."

"I saw the message!"

With his usual air of superiority, Yi Baoyu said, "But isn't my phone call more important than that mayor's?"

Chen twitched the corner of his mouth.

It's truly a case of "why not eat meat porridge?" She will never understand how much effort countless officials in Heyuan have put in just to be able to say a word to the mayor.

"Miss Yi's phone call is certainly important."

Chen suppressed his anger and continued in a gentle tone, "However, there are many situations where it is not appropriate for me to answer the phone, but I will call back in time."

This explanation is already quite in line with the identities of the two people and social etiquette.

But Yi Gege was still not satisfied and retorted arrogantly, "Tch! Then tell me, what situations are unsuitable for answering the phone?"

Finally, Director Chen was pushed to his limit by this unreasonable woman.

Didn't you say that it wasn't appropriate to answer the call under certain circumstances?
Then I'll tell you!

"I can't answer the phone while I'm sleeping with Song Shiwei and Yu Xian."

Chen said, feigning a teasing tone.

His intention was to use this joke to subtly remind Ms. Yi that everyone has times when things are "inconvenient".

Even if you come from a powerful family, you can't just act like a boss in your own world and ignore everyone else.

However, the other end of the phone suddenly fell silent.

It was so quiet it felt like we had fallen into a vacuum.

Even the sound of breathing suddenly stopped.

"Miss Yi?"

Chen looked at his phone, thinking it was a signal problem, since it was clearly full bars.

"Miss Yi, Little Yi..."

Chen tried calling out.

"Go to hell! You scumbag!"

Suddenly, through the receiver, Gege said in a tone of utter hatred, "I hope you get beaten to death by thugs, you heartless bastards!"

"Beep beep..."

She hung up the phone directly.

Only Committee Member Chen remained, staring blankly into space.

Something seems not quite right.

But I can't quite put my finger on where it is.

Not long after, Yi Shan also called.

President Yi asked jokingly, "President Chen, how did you manage to offend our eldest daughter?"

"How could I dare to offend her?"

Chen gave a bitter smile.

Although Yi Shan was a scoundrel and not very capable, he was good at communication, so Chen briefly explained the whole process.

"Our whole family knows about this."

Yi Shan said with a smile, "Xiao Yu has been abroad for many years and doesn't know much about the situation in China. She doesn't understand why she still insists on calling you when the matter has already been reported in the newspapers, which means the situation has been brought under control."

“If you don’t answer, she’ll force Guodong to ask for help, as if she wants to hear your voice herself.”

Yi Shan also shook his head, seemingly helpless about his sister's domineering and unreasonable behavior.

"Oh."

Chen Zhe understood a little.

It turns out that Gege wanted me to answer the phone myself, probably because she was worried about my safety.

But then he realized he didn't quite understand.

This concern and her earlier reactions are unusual. "Damn, no way..."

Chen suddenly became worried.

Moreover, this princess was unaware that the excessive attention paid to a seemingly trivial matter by higher-ups could ultimately lead to its unexpected amplification.

Just like the issue of "serving the family," if Zhong Xiaohua insists on removing a few more in order to please those above.

Public opinion may simply say he is incorruptible and impartial.

However, those in the know will secretly criticize the "retrospective writings" that caused the controversy, arbitrarily expanding their influence without understanding the limits, boundaries, or rules.

The image that Committee Member Chen has cultivated over the years may be ruined in an instant.

"correct."

Yi Shan then remembered something else and said, "Xiao Yu also asked me to get you a license plate, the kind with a red and black background. That way, no matter where you drive in the country, no thug will dare to mess with you."

"no, I'm fine."

Chen wanted to refuse; he didn't want to be so high-profile.

"Take it if I give it to you, otherwise I won't be able to explain myself. Anyway, it's just a small matter."

Yi Shan said casually, "I'll have my friend in Guangzhou contact you. Bye!"

"I……"

Chen was about to say something when he heard a busy signal again.

The wind blowing on my face from the county government compound, warmed by the sun, was gentle, without a trace of winter's harshness or the coldness of officialdom. It was like a young girl falling in love for the first time, full of tender warmth.

Every now and then, one or two plump stray cats would peek out from the holly bushes, meowing at the distracted person.

"It's really broken!"

Chen was filled with anxiety; the problem he had been worried about seemed to be about to become a reality.

Don't mess with me, Princess.

You deserve a better man, but not someone like me who is the best.

……

At noon, Chen Zhe, Zhong Xiaohua, and others ate in a small private room in the canteen of the county committee compound.

Although it was called a "small private room," back in 09, the overall quality of such internal company reception venues was probably better than those outside.

However, because the purpose of this event was "anti-corruption and anti-organized crime," which was a rather profound theme, no one drank alcohol.

Li Yiyong, the executive deputy director of Heyuan, also rushed over after finishing his meeting at noon.

When he reported on the investment promotion meeting, he also strongly invited Su Hui to invest in Heyuan.

This is the second time I've heard of such an intention, although given Heyuan's current situation, it's difficult to meet the implementation needs of the traceability business.

However, Chen could no longer continue to use platitudes to evade the issue.

"To be honest, esteemed leaders..."

Chen's tone was sincere and pragmatic: "The basic conditions here are not yet fully developed..."

Mayor Zhong, Executive Director Li, and Secretary Cai all nodded. In fact, they knew that Heyuan was mountainous, watery, and difficult to travel, making it unsuitable for high-tech internet companies to settle in.

"However, this is what I think."

Chen then changed the subject: "Instead of waiting for the conditions to be fully ripe, we should take the initiative to create them! I want to pave all the muddy roads in Qingxi Village, which will not only improve people's livelihoods but also lay a solid foundation for future in-depth cooperation."

The leaders exchanged glances, all somewhat surprised.

I didn't have high hopes, but I was pleasantly surprised. Paving all the roads in the village is no small expense.

By retroactively spending money, not only was the county's finances saved, but it was also considered a political achievement.

"To get rich, build roads first; where there are roads, there is wealth."

Mayor Zhong smiled and raised his teacup: "President Chen, I toast you. Thank you for your support of our hometown's development. I hope this road will be a good start for our future in-depth cooperation..."

Taking advantage of the commotion, Cai Songgui called over his secretary, who had "panda eyes," and whispered a few instructions to him.

The panda-eyed secretary nodded and hurriedly ran out.

After finishing the meal, Chen chatted for a while longer, and then, without disturbing the leaders' afternoon work, he drove his "粤A77777" back to his grandmother's lakeside courtyard.

As soon as I stepped inside, wow, I got a huge shock!

My maternal uncle, my maternal aunt, my cousin who runs a real estate agency, and Mao Xintong.

Second uncle, second aunt, and the cousin from the second uncle's family who is a nurse.

Aunt and Uncle.

Grandpa and Grandma.

It was like a family meeting; almost everyone was there except for my cousin Mao Rui, who was taking extra classes.

They stared at the gleaming Maybach, speechless, probably finding it hard to accept the truth.

"Well……"

Chen found a small stool to sit down and pondered, deciding to start the conversation in a way that would be "easy for the elderly to accept".

"Dong dong qiang, dong dong qiang, dong dong qiang..."

Suddenly, the sound of gongs and drums came from afar.

Like a pebble thrown into a still lake, it broke the tranquility of the courtyard.

Chen paused for a moment, then gestured for Mao Xintong to go and take a look.

Mao Erjie ran to the door and looked around. Then she turned around and said stupidly, "It looks like a plaque was sent from the county."

What plaque?

Chen asked.

Before the words were even finished, a group of people had already bustled into the courtyard with a lively thud.

The lead staff member respectfully held up a plaque with both hands:
"Model Family of Dongyuan County"!
The seven powerful, gilded characters, illuminated by the afternoon sun, were so dazzling that it was almost impossible to open one's eyes.

As soon as it was hung on the wall, it seemed as if a force of pride gently lifted the backs of all the Mao family members.

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(With the honor bestowed, this part of the story is basically over. Overall, it was written quite well, with reasonable displays of arrogance and some foreshadowing. The next Lunar New Year event is about to begin.)
(End of this chapter)