Nominal: Intercepting Zhong Xiaoai, Dominating Handong

"I, Gu Mingyuan, assure everyone here that the supporting facilities in the resettlement area will be basically completed before you move in!"

One villager asked, "Leader Gu, is what you're saying true? What if we move there and no one takes care of us anymore?"

"I guarantee this in principle," Gu Mingyuan said solemnly.

"Furthermore, we will establish a supervisory group composed of village representatives to participate in the entire construction process of the resettlement area and ensure that our commitments are fulfilled."

He then turned to the old man who was worried about the inconvenience of his son's return: "Grandpa, your son works in the city. Once the airport is built, there will be a rapid transit bus from the airport to the city center, which will only take half an hour."

"Moreover, with the airport open, Pingzhou is developing rapidly. Maybe your son will be able to find a good job right here at home and won't have to go out to work anymore."

These words were sincere, and there was also a planning map to support them, so the villagers' emotions gradually calmed down.

Gu Mingyuan pressed his advantage: "If everyone agrees, we can sign a letter of intent first."

"The construction progress of the resettlement area will be publicized monthly, and the construction of supporting facilities will be linked to the demolition progress. If the promises are not fulfilled, you can come find me, Gu Mingyuan!"

His sincere attitude touched the villagers.

Ultimately, more than a dozen households signed letters of intent that day.

On the way back, the comrades from the demolition command center exclaimed, "Director Gu, you really have a way with things. We've talked ourselves hoarse, but it's not as good as you coming here."

Gu Mingyuan shook his head: "It's not that I have a solution, it's that we need to think from the perspective of the people. They're not deliberately making things difficult for us; they genuinely have real difficulties. Solving problems, not dealing with the people who raise them, is the basic principle of our work."

These simple words plunged everyone in the car into deep thought.

September is a month of clear skies and crisp air.

Gu Mingyuan represented Pingzhou City at the experience exchange meeting on key project construction held in the provincial capital.

At the meeting, he delivered a speech entitled "Seizing Opportunities and Scientific Planning: Practice and Reflection on the Pingzhou Airport Project from Conception to Implementation".

There are no empty words or platitudes, only practical methods and thoughts.

From the initial strategic assessment to the competitive analysis with Ningchuan, and then to the solutions to specific problems in the project's progress... each part includes case studies, data, and reflections.

The twenty-minute speech earned three rounds of applause.

After the meeting, leaders from several cities and prefectures gathered around to learn from our experience.

"Director Gu is young and promising; he's made a great decision regarding this airport project!"

"Our city can also learn from your method of tiered and categorized fundraising for road repairs."

Gu Mingyuan responded humbly to each question, neither arrogant nor servile.

Back in Pingzhou, Pei Yihong specifically called him into his office: "Mingyuan, your speech in the province received a very good response. Comrades from the Provincial Party Committee Office called me and said they want to compile it into a briefing for the whole province to study."

"It's all thanks to Secretary Pei's excellent leadership and the joint efforts of everyone in the project team," Gu Mingyuan said modestly as always.

"The credit that belongs to you is yours." Pei Yihong waved his hand.

"However, Mingyuan, there's something I need to remind you of—the tallest tree in the forest catches the most wind. You're currently riding high, so you need to be even more careful with your words and actions, and work even harder so as not to give anyone cause for criticism."

"Yes, I understand," Gu Mingyuan replied solemnly.

By mid-September, the leveling work at the airport site was basically completed, and the excavation of the terminal building foundation began.

As a member of the airport project leadership team office, Gu Mingyuan has to spend at least one day a week at the construction site.

On September 18th, under a clear autumn sky, Gu Mingyuan accompanied Secretary Pei Yihong to inspect the progress of the airport construction.

The construction site was bustling with activity, with heavy machinery roaring, trucks shuttling back and forth, and workers busy and orderly.

Vice Mayor Zhou Zhigang pointed to the planning map and reported: "Secretary Pei, the current progress is half a month ahead of schedule. The foundation work for the terminal building will be completed by the end of this month, and the main construction will begin in October. The runway construction has also started, and it is expected to be completed by June next year."

Pei Yihong nodded in satisfaction and asked, "Is there any difficulty?"

"There are mainly two," Zhou Zhigang admitted without hesitation.

"First, the funds are sometimes not allocated in a timely manner, which affects the progress of the project; second, there is a shortage of professional and technical personnel, especially professional engineers in the civil aviation system."

Pei Yihong turned to Gu Mingyuan: "Mingyuan, please coordinate with the Finance Bureau again regarding the funding issue to ensure timely payment according to the contract. As for the talent issue, we can contact civil aviation colleges to hold a special recruitment event, or we can poach some experienced personnel from other airport projects under construction."

"Yes, I'll take care of it right away." Gu Mingyuan wrote it down in his notebook.

The group walked to a high point on the construction site and looked out. The flat land stretched into the distance, and the basic shape was beginning to take shape.

Pei Yihong remarked with emotion, "A year ago, this was just farmland and villages. A year later, a modern airport will rise here. This is the speed of development, this is the meaning of hard work."

He looked at Gu Mingyuan: "Mingyuan, you were one of the initiators of this project. Now that you see it transform from a blueprint into reality, what are your thoughts?"

Looking at the bustling construction site, Gu Mingyuan felt a mix of emotions.

He recalled the anxiety he felt when writing that report, the tension he felt when presenting it to the provincial authorities, the difficulties he faced during land acquisition and demolition, and the countless nights he worked overtime.

"Secretary Pei, my feeling is very simple—it's worth it," he said slowly.

"All the effort and hard work have been worthwhile. This airport will not only change the development trajectory of Pingzhou, but also the lives of tens of thousands of ordinary people."

"They can more easily go out and see the world. Resources and opportunities from outside can also flow in more smoothly. That's the significance of all this."

Pei Yihong gave him a deep look, then patted him on the shoulder: "Well said. Remember what you said today, remember this original intention. No matter where you go in the future, never forget why you started."

After the inspection, Pei Yihong called Gu Mingyuan to the car.

"Mingyuan, there's something I'd like to hear your opinion on." Pei Yihong's expression turned serious.

"The province may be making adjustments to the leadership teams in some cities and prefectures. Vice Governor Liu is approaching retirement age, and his position is vacant, so someone may be replaced."

Gu Mingyuan was startled.

Why would Secretary Pei consult him about such high-level personnel changes?

"I am of low status and have little influence, so I dare not make any rash comments," he said cautiously.

"It's okay, let's just pretend we're having a private chat," Pei Yihong waved his hand.

"What do you think of Comrade Zhao Anbang?"

Zhao Anbang? Secretary of the Ningchuan Municipal Party Committee?

Gu Mingyuan immediately understood Pei Yihong's meaning.

With Vice Governor Liu retiring, Pei Yihong and Zhao Anbang are the most competitive candidates for promotion among the municipal party secretaries.

"Secretary Zhao is very capable, and his achievements in Ningchuan are obvious to all." Gu Mingyuan carefully considered his words.

"However, Ningchuan's development model focuses more on upgrading traditional industries and port economy. Pingzhou may be more forward-looking in terms of aviation hub and high-tech industries."

This was said in a subtle way, but the meaning was clear—Zhao Anbang was a pragmatist, but Pei Yihong had a better strategic vision.

Pei Yihong laughed: "You certainly know how to talk. But you're right, the country is now paying more and more attention to innovation-driven and high-quality development. This airport project has indeed added a lot of value to Pingzhou."

He paused, then said meaningfully, "Mingyuan, you are still young, and you have a long road ahead of you. But remember one thing—in officialdom, you need to know not only how to do things, but also how to create momentum."