Nominal: Intercepting Zhong Xiaoai, Dominating Handong

As long as roads are open, industries thrive, and people become wealthy, Liping's future will definitely be even better.

From November 5th to 10th, the development of Liping accelerated significantly.

Under the high-pressure anti-corruption campaign, the work style of officials has changed dramatically.

Those who used to shirk responsibility are now taking initiative.

They used to demand bribes and kickbacks, now they provide enthusiastic service.

Those who were lazy and negligent in their duties in the past are now actively working.

At a meeting of the county party committee standing committee, Gu Mingyuan remarked with emotion: "Comrades, the effects of the anti-corruption campaign have begun to show."

"Now we can deploy our work faster, execute it more effectively, and achieve better results."

What does this mean?

"This demonstrates that corruption is the biggest obstacle to development, and eliminating corruption is liberating productive forces!"

Executive Deputy County Head Li Ming reported: "Secretary Gu, in the past five days, we have accomplished three things: First, we reached an agreement with the provincial logistics company, which reduced the logistics costs of agricultural products in Liping by 15 percent."

"Secondly, preparations for the Liping Mountain Delicacies Direct Sales Week are complete, and 120 merchants have been invited. It will be held next week."

Third, the subsidies for rural teachers have been distributed, and the teaching force has been stabilized.

"Good!" Gu Mingyuan nodded in satisfaction.

"But that's not enough. We need to strike while the iron is hot and introduce more reform measures."

He proposed: "First, simplify the business registration process and reduce the approval time from fifteen days to three days."

"Second, establish an enterprise development fund to provide financial support for projects with good prospects and strong driving force."

"Third, establish a system where county leaders are responsible for contacting enterprises, with each county leader contacting at least three enterprises to help solve practical difficulties."

The Standing Committee members unanimously agreed.

"Secretary Gu, these measures are excellent!"

"In the past, when companies came to do business, it was difficult to get in the door, the staff were unfriendly, and things were difficult to get done."

"Now we need to take the initiative to serve businesses and let them feel the warmth and efficiency of Liping."

"Yes, only when the business environment is good will companies be willing to come, and only then will Liping have the momentum for development."

Gu Mingyuan concluded: "Therefore, anti-corruption and development are mutually reinforcing."

"Anti-corruption has purified the political environment and created conditions for development."

"The achievements in development have also proven the necessity of fighting corruption."

"We must walk on two legs and be strong in both hands."

On November 11th, the Liping Mountain Delicacies Direct Sales Week was held in the county seat.

One hundred and twenty merchants gathered in Liping, including many well-known enterprises from both inside and outside the province.

Gu Mingyuan personally promoted the product.

"Welcome, dear customers! We have the best high-mountain cloud and mist tea, the freshest wild shiitake mushrooms, and the most authentic Chinese medicinal herbs here." He introduced the products enthusiastically while holding a teacup.

"More importantly, we have the best business environment here."

"Enterprises investing in Liping enjoy the most favorable policies and the most efficient services."

"I, Gu Mingyuan, guarantee here that whoever invests will benefit."

"I support whoever develops it!"

The merchants tasted the products, visited the base, and gave them all high praise.

"The tea is indeed excellent, with a fragrant and mellow aroma and a sweet aftertaste."

"The shiitake mushrooms are thick, flavorful, and of superior quality."

"Liping has a good environment and its products are pollution-free, which meets modern consumption trends."

In just three days, the contract value exceeded 20 million yuan.

Wang Dashan, head of the tea cooperative in Yunwu Township, was so excited that tears welled up in his eyes: "Secretary Gu, our cooperative has signed an order worth five million yuan!"

"The tea farmers are going to have a good New Year this year!"

Gu Mingyuan held his hand: "President Wang, this is just the beginning."

"We must maintain high quality, build a strong brand, and aim to secure 100 million yuan in contracts next year!"

"Definitely! Definitely!"

During the direct selling week, five companies also signed investment agreements with Liping, planning to build a tea processing plant, a shiitake mushroom deep processing base, and a traditional Chinese medicine industrial park in Liping.

At the signing ceremony, Gu Mingyuan said, "What we are signing today is not just a contract, but also trust and hope."

"Liping will repay the trust of all entrepreneurs with the most sincere attitude and the best service."

Let's join hands and create a better future together!

On November 15th, Gu Mingyuan received a special gift—a banner presented by tea farmers from Yunwu Township.

The banner is embroidered with eight large characters: Anti-corruption pioneer, development hero.

On behalf of the villagers, Grandpa Wang said, "Secretary Gu, this banner represents the heartfelt sentiments of the entire village."

"After you came, you arrested corrupt officials, repaired roads, helped us sell our tea, and made our lives better and better."

"You are a great benefactor of Liping!"

Gu Mingyuan accepted the banner, his eyes welling up with tears: "Uncle, fellow villagers, I accept this banner, but I dare not accept the title of benefactor."

"I am the Party Secretary of Liping County, and it is my responsibility to serve the people of Liping."

"As long as everyone is doing well, all my hard work and suffering is worth it!"

The banner was hung in the most conspicuous place in the office.

Every day when Gu Mingyuan sees it, he is reminded of the people's expectations and feels the responsibility on his shoulders.

On November 16, Pei Yihong visited Liping again.

This time he traveled light, bringing only his secretary and driver.

"Mingyuan, I don't want to hear reports, I want to see the facts," Pei Yihong said.

"Okay, then I'll show you around."

Gu Mingyuan took Pei Yihong to the tea garden in Yunwu Township, the breeding base in Qingshi Township, the newly built village primary school, and the road construction site that had resumed work.

Seeing the vibrant scene everywhere, Pei Yihong nodded repeatedly.

"Mingyuan, the changes in Liping are truly earth-shattering," he said with emotion.

"When I came here last year, the roads were still dirt roads, the tea gardens were still old tea gardens, and the school was still a dilapidated building."

"Now, the roads are open, industries have developed, and schools have been built."

"More importantly, the cadres' mental outlook has changed, and the masses have more confidence."

Gu Mingyuan said modestly, "This is all thanks to Secretary Pei's support."

"No, it was you who did it," Pei Yihong said seriously.

"I have supported many people, but not everyone can achieve this kind of success."

"Mingyuan, you have ideas, courage, and a sense of responsibility, which are the most valuable qualities."

The two strolled through the tea garden, where Pei Yihong revealed, "The province attaches great importance to Liping's experience and plans to promote it throughout the province."

"You should be prepared that more study tours will be coming to learn from you."

"Welcome! We're also learning and improving."

"Also, my transfer is basically finalized," Pei Yihong said in a low voice.

"Next March, there will be a reshuffle in the province. I might go to the provincial party committee and the provincial government, and Comrade Zhao Anbang might go to the provincial government."

Gu Mingyuan's heart leaped with joy: "Congratulations, Secretary Pei!"

"What's there to congratulate? You have even greater responsibilities now." Pei Yihong waved his hand.

"But Mingyuan, I'm leaving, you'll have to stay in Liping."

"Remember, don't lower your standards just because I'm leaving; instead, work even harder."

"Your stage is not limited to Liping."