Nominal: Intercepting Zhong Xiaoai, Dominating Handong

"Secretary Gu, we are from the Provincial Agricultural University, and we are here in Liping for an internship."

"Internship what?"

"We're learning about tea planting and processing techniques. Liping's tea industry is so well-developed that our teacher specifically organized this trip for us to learn."

Gu Mingyuan was delighted: "Welcome! Liping needs talent, especially professionals like you. Would you consider working in Liping after graduation?"

One student said, "I'm considering it. Liping has many development opportunities and good policies."

"I studied food processing, which is exactly what the companies in your industrial park are good at."

"Okay! If you come, the county will arrange housing for you and provide a settlement allowance," Gu Mingyuan promised on the spot.

The students became even more excited.

On the way back to the county town, Zhong Xiaoai said with a smile, "Mingyuan, you're attracting attention wherever you go now."

"Talent is the most important resource," Gu Mingyuan said earnestly.

"For Liping to develop, relying solely on locals is not enough; we also need to attract talent from outside."

"We want to build a talent hub and make Liping a hotbed for innovation and entrepreneurship."

On October 22, Gu Mingyuan received a call from Zhong Zhengguo.

"Mingyuan, that's great! The inspection team has a very high opinion of you."

"Dad, the inspection team gave a good evaluation, but the final results haven't come out yet."

"A high evaluation is a good thing; it shows you've done solid work," Zhong Zhengguo said with a smile.

"But I have to pour cold water on this: you have a long road ahead of you, and you need to have a long-term vision."

"I understand. Both Secretary Chen Wenzhe and Governor Pei Yihong reminded me of this."

"Comrade Wenzhe and Governor Pei are both sensible people," Zhong Zhengguo said with satisfaction.

"It's a blessing that you have their guidance."

"By the way, your mother-in-law wants to go to Liping next month to see where you live. She just misses you."

"That's great! Xiao Ai will be so happy. When are you coming?"

"Mid-November, when the weather gets cooler," Chung Cheng-kuo paused.

"Mingyuan, do a good job, but don't overwork yourself."

"Health is the foundation of everything."

"Thank you for your concern, Dad. I will be careful."

After hanging up the phone, Gu Mingyuan walked to the office window.

The autumn sunlight streamed in through the glass, warm and inviting.

Outside the window, the town of Liping is orderly, with tower cranes rotating on construction sites in the distance and cars and people coming and going on the streets nearby.

November 5th, the Beginning of Winter.

The weather in Liping has turned cooler, but the enthusiasm for development has not diminished at all.

At nine o'clock in the morning, Gu Mingyuan waited at the entrance of the county party committee compound.

Today, Pei Yihong is coming to Liping for an inspection. Although it is said that he is an old friend and wants to catch up, Gu Mingyuan knows that this is both an inspection of Liping's work and a platform for him to be nominated for the election.

Pei Yihong, our former leader, was a man of great political wisdom.

At 9:30, two minibuses slowly drove up.

There were no police cars leading the way, no convoy following, just like any other vehicle.

The car door opened, and Pei Yihong got out first.

He was wearing a dark gray jacket and looked very energetic.

"Governor Pei!" Gu Mingyuan stepped forward to greet him.

"Mingyuan, we meet again." Pei Yihong grasped Gu Mingyuan's hand and shook it vigorously.

"How are things? You've been really busy lately, haven't you?"

"Fortunately, I have my comrades working with me, so I don't feel tired."

"It would be a lie to say I'm not tired, but it's true that I feel fulfilled," Pei Yihong said with a smile.

"Come on, show me your new changes."

The first stop was the construction site of Phase III of the industrial park.

The main structure has been completed, and workers are installing equipment.

The project manager explained, "Governor Pei, the third phase of the industrial park covers an area of ​​300 mu (approximately 20 hectares), and will mainly consist of a research and development center and supporting enterprises."

"The current progress is 20 percent ahead of schedule, and production is expected to begin in March next year."

"After production begins, the annual output value can increase by 200 million yuan, creating 300 jobs."

Pei Yihong carefully inspected the construction quality, inquired about the companies' move-in status, and paid particular attention to environmental protection issues.

"Mingyuan, with the industrial park developing so rapidly, can environmental protection keep up?"

"Yes," Gu Mingyuan replied.

"We insist on prioritizing environmental protection, and all companies entering the park must pass environmental impact assessments."

"The industrial park is equipped with a wastewater treatment plant and a solid waste treatment center, achieving zero wastewater discharge and resource utilization of solid waste."

"Good! Development should not come at the expense of the environment," Pei Yihong praised.

"Your approach is correct; you must persevere."

The second stop was a tea processing factory.

The new production line has been put into operation, and the workers are busy at work.

Factory director Liu Ming reported: "Governor Pei, our factory now produces three main categories of products: finished tea, tea beverages, and tea food products."

"Among them, tea beverages are the most popular, with sales exceeding five million yuan in just two months after their launch."

"We are developing export products and preparing to enter the Southeast Asian market."

Pei Yihong tasted the newly developed instant tea powder and nodded repeatedly: "It tastes pure, is convenient and quick, and meets modern consumption trends. This product has potential."

He asked Gu Mingyuan, "How are the tea farmers' profits?"

"The purchase price of fresh tea leaves for tea farmers has increased by 30% compared to last year, resulting in an average increase of more than 5,000 yuan per household," said Gu Mingyuan.

"We also explored a tea garden shareholding model, where tea farmers contribute their tea gardens as shares in the cooperative and participate in secondary profit sharing."

"This model is good; it allows farmers to share in the profits of the industrial chain," Pei Yihong said with satisfaction.

The third stop was Liping No. 3 Primary School.

It was during recess, and the children were doing exercises on the playground, full of energy.

The principal reported: "The school currently has 1,200 students, all of whom are children of migrant workers and children from surrounding rural areas."

"We implement small-class teaching, with no more than forty students per class."

"We have partnered with key high schools in the provincial capital for regular exchanges."

Pei Yihong walked into the classroom, saw the multimedia teaching equipment, and asked, "Are they all being used?"

"We can't let it be like some places where multimedia is just for show."

"They're all using it, and the teachers all know how to use it," the principal said.

"We also offer extracurricular classes, including music, art, and sports, to help children develop in all aspects."

"Education is fundamental," Pei Yihong said to Gu Mingyuan.

"Your emphasis on education is a sign of foresight. How is the free lunch policy being implemented?"

"All students in the compulsory education stage in the county enjoy free lunches, and the county finance invests five million yuan every year," Gu Mingyuan reported.

"We have also implemented a nutrition improvement program to ensure that children are well-fed and well-nourished."

"Good! No matter how poor we are, we can't be poor in education; no matter how hard life is, we can't let our children suffer. You've put this saying into practice." Pei Yihong was very moved.

We ate lunch at the county government canteen, which consisted of four dishes and a soup: stewed chicken with mushrooms, stir-fried bamboo shoots, home-style tofu, seasonal greens, and a mushroom soup.

Pei Yihong ate with relish: "The farm-style dishes in Liping are still the best, green and healthy."

After the meal, instead of resting, he suggested going to the village to take a look.

Gu Mingyuan took him to an ecological breeding demonstration village in Qingshi Township.

This area adopts a pig-biogas-vegetable cycle model, where pig manure goes into a biogas digester, biogas generates electricity, biogas slurry and residue are used as organic fertilizer, and the vegetables grown are supplied to the farm.