At the pinnacle of power: parachuted into your hometown as a leader right from the start!

Yu Shuming looked at Gao Yuqiang and asked.

"What's wrong? What are your thoughts, Comrade Zhiping?"

Gao Yuqiang shook his head helplessly.

"Comrade Zhiping is here to hold people accountable, asking why Pucheng City is withholding funds intended for Yuanchang County."

Yu Shuming smiled and then looked at Jiang Feng.

"Xiaofeng, this Comrade Zhiping really hasn't changed at all; he's still as shrewd as ever."

Jiang Feng smiled; he understood what Zhao Zhiping was thinking.

"Hehe, it's only natural for a teacher to feel this way."

Yu Shuming nodded slightly.

"Yes, that's only human nature."

On the other side, Zhao Zhiping pondered for a moment.

"Mayor Gao will probably tell Xiaofeng about this, right? But it's okay if he doesn't. I'll just mention it when I visit Governor Yu later."

"However, the most important thing now is to call Song Qinglian as soon as possible."

With that in mind, he dialed Song Qinglian's cell phone directly.

"Hello, Secretary Song, I am Zhao Zhiping from the Finance Department."

Upon hearing this name, Song Qinglian nodded slightly.

"Oh, Director Zhao, hello, hello! What brings you here all of a sudden, calling me?"

As he spoke, he couldn't help but wonder how Zhao Zhiping had time to call him.

Could it be because of the funds that were withheld by Pucheng City?

Zhao Zhiping didn't beat around the bush and directly stated his thoughts.

"Secretary Song, I'd like to ask why, after our Finance Department and Planning Commission allocated special funds, your Pucheng City has been holding back the disbursement to Yuanchang County?"

"What exactly is the problem here? If you feel it's really inappropriate, we can take back the funds and transfer them directly to Yuanchang County."

Seeing Zhao Zhiping's attitude, Song Qinglian keenly realized that something was amiss.

"Oh? Director Zhao, you must have misunderstood. We haven't been holding back anything; it's just a normal review and calculation process. The funds will be issued in a few days."

A disdainful smile appeared on Zhao Zhiping's lips.

"Hehe, well, it seems that Secretary Song's review system in Pucheng City is indeed very strict. It's been so long and the review is still not finished?"

"However, it seems that our provincial finance department will have to be stricter in its future audits. We should learn from your Pucheng City in this regard."

After saying that, Zhao Zhiping continued.

"Alright, now that Secretary Song has understood the situation, I'll hang up now so as not to take up any more of your time."

After Zhao Zhiping hung up the phone, Song Qinglian's eyes were full of doubt.

What do you mean? The funds have been stuck for so long, why did he have to ask now instead of earlier?

What exactly is Zhao Zhiping trying to do? Did he not figure out Pucheng City's attitude a few days ago?

Or did Jiang Feng find them and get them to put pressure on him?

However, Zhao Zhiping's threat didn't bother him much; he could get the funds in Kapu City adjusted by his superiors.

Although the Finance Department wields considerable power, considering future development prospects, I, as the Party Secretary of Pucheng City, am not afraid of it.

"But is it worth it?"

"Hmm, it seems we should put this money aside. We can't let Lu Rouxiang run wild anymore."

Anyway, if Yuanchang County really achieves results, it's impossible for him, the municipal party secretary, not to deserve credit.

"Then put the money in next week."

After briefly considering it in his mind, Song Qinglian made a decision.

For him, the affairs of Yuanchang County are now minor matters; the most important thing is the newly arrived Executive Vice Governor Yu Shuming.

This is basically an open secret; this is the person who will succeed the future provincial governor.

He's just waiting for the provincial governor to retire in two years so he can take over directly.

How could he not want to curry favor with this future number two in the province?

If he could get close to this number two, his future would definitely go much further.

Meanwhile, Jiang Feng and Gao Yuqiang chatted with Yu Shuming for a while before coming out of the study.

The three families sat together and chatted for a while in the afternoon before going their separate ways.

Gao Yuqiang and Jiang Feng sat in the car and didn't talk about it anymore.

Instead, they started discussing marriage.

"Why don't you and Xiaoxin get your marriage certificate next year?"

Gao Yuqiang's face remained expressionless as he spoke directly to Jiang Feng.

Jiang Feng was somewhat surprised to hear this, but he didn't react much. After all, for both families, it was only a matter of time before the two got married.

"Okay, I'll talk to my family when I get back and make some preparations in advance."

Gao Yuqiang smiled and nodded, then pondered for a moment before speaking.

"When you have time, come to the city and take a stroll around. Let's go look at houses together."

Jiang Feng naturally had no objections.

"OK."

After everyone returned home, Jiang Yuhan still had a hint of excitement on her face.

"Zhicheng, did you see that? My brother is awesome, isn't he? I never thought I'd actually meet such a high-ranking leader one day."

"We usually only see this on TV, right? I never thought we'd actually see it in person one day."

Liu Zhicheng couldn't help but nod; he also found it incredible.

How come this brother-in-law is so amazing and so promising?

The teacher was such a high-ranking leader; he never imagined he would meet such a leader one day.

"That's amazing! Tell me, how did Xiaofeng's brain work? Will our Xiaojin and Xiaoyu be able to be like Xiaofeng in the future?"

Jiang Yuhan thought for a moment and then said confidently.

"Of course! Each generation will be better than the last. Maybe our Xiaojin and Xiaoyu will be even more amazing than Xiaofeng in the future."

Jiang Feng just smiled when he heard this, without trying to undermine his sister and brother-in-law's confidence.

They will naturally understand in time that some things are far more difficult than they imagined.

But with me here, it shouldn't be too difficult, right?

Time slowly passed until the second day.

Song Qinglian summoned Lu Rouxiang early in the morning.

"Comrade Rouxiang, please approve the funds for Yuanchang County as soon as possible. We in the city can't keep holding back development funds for the lower levels. Otherwise, wouldn't that delay development in the lower levels and the entire city?"

Lu Rouxiang was somewhat surprised, not expecting Song Qinglian to have changed so much.

"Secretary Song, isn't this inappropriate? After all, the Standing Committee just made a decision, and you're approving it right away?"

Song Qinglian glanced at Lu Rouxiang and said directly.

"The Standing Committee will just hold another vote later. You need to prepare the money as soon as possible. The Standing Committee meeting will be held tomorrow morning, and the money will be approved after the meeting."

"Alright, I'll stop here for now. I have to go to the provincial capital, I don't have time to talk to you anymore."

After saying that, Song Qinglian got up and walked outside.

Seeing this, Lu Rouxiang shut her mouth, which she wanted to say something.

In the afternoon, Song Qinglian entered Yu Shuming's office.