Names: Uncle Zhao Mengsheng, Father-in-law Pei Yihong

Sha Ruijin smiled, in a good mood, and said, "Okay."

This executive vice mayor is adept at navigating interpersonal relationships.

Upon receiving the starting pistol, Sha Ruijin raised his hand and fired the shot.

boom!

The crisp sound of a starting gun rang out, and hundreds of competitors set off simultaneously to race around the lake.

The audience erupted in applause and shouts, creating a truly immersive atmosphere.

Xiao Qingming had already prepared the best racing car, the brand new kind.

Afterwards, he, Sha Ruijin, and Tian Guofu cycled along the lakeside track.

A gentle breeze caressed my face, and the scenery was delightful.

Sha Ruijin rode his bicycle, speaking casually.

"Mayor Xiao, the grassroots development in Lincheng is quite good, and the cultural and tourism atmosphere is excellent."

Xiao Qingming continued, "Thanks to Secretary Sha, this area was originally a mining subsidence area. When Li Dakang was the municipal party secretary, he built an artificial lake. I was the vice mayor at the time, and I personally handled many things."

Now, we all want to do things and are capable of doing things.

Unfortunately, the two above were too restrictive and their thinking was too rigid.

The achievements are not just Li Dakang's; I am one of the people who did the work.

Tian Guofu, riding his bicycle, chimed in, "Mayor Xiao, you're right. I've also heard about Comrade Shouyi and Comrade Bowen. They're steady enough, but not flexible enough. They don't know how to create momentum, and they don't understand the rules either."

Without him.

It was because Sha Ruijin came to Lincheng.

Damn it.

The No. 1 and No. 2 schools in the city do not meet.

Instead, he accompanied Governor Liu, Gao Yuliang, Qi Tongwei, and that old man Li Dakang as they wandered around the village.

They really don't understand.

Since we have the opportunity, we must make things difficult for them.

The conversation ended after ten minutes of cycling.

The group took a Coaster bus straight to the Lincheng Electronic Industrial Park.

Xiao Qingming and other cadres at or above the division level from the municipal party committee and government accompanied Sha Ruijin throughout the visit, leading him on an inspection tour of enterprises within the industrial park.

To ensure openness and fairness, Sha Ruijin said that companies would be selected by lottery.

Ma Zhengwu, the secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission of Lincheng City, manipulated things; it was all done by one company, Lincheng Haohan Software Company.

Of course, the provincial party secretary should be shown the best companies.

Haohan Software made thorough preparations in advance.

Everyone wants to be praised by the provincial party secretary; nobody wants to be scolded.

If you go to a company with many problems, you might end up being held accountable.

The employees are in excellent spirits.

Everywhere you look, there is a thriving scene.

The research trip was successfully completed.

At noon, Sha Ruijin and his entourage ate lunch directly in the company's staff canteen.

The dishes are simple, refined, clean, and hygienic, with a good balance of meat and vegetables.

Secretary Bai walked over quickly with her phone in hand, bent down, and reported in a low voice.

"Leader, we just received news that Executive Vice Governor Qi Tongwei, Governor Liu, Secretary Gao Yuliang, and Secretary Li Dakang visited Qijia Village today, which is Vice Governor Qi's hometown."

Upon hearing this, Sha Ruijin tilted his head back and chuckled, but the smile didn't reach his eyes.

"You all saw it, didn't you?"

Qi Tongwei is selfish and self-serving at heart. Upon taking office, he disregarded the overall development of Handong and immediately went back to his hometown to build momentum and pave the way; his mind was completely elsewhere.

Upon hearing this, Tian Guofu chimed in, "Secretary Sha, what you said is insightful."

I told him he was unstable, eager to establish personal connections and build networks, and had a narrow-minded approach.

Wu Chunlin shook his head slightly, "Alas, blurring the lines between public and private matters is a major taboo in officialdom."

Tang Lijuan, the head of the propaganda department, took the opportunity to praise Sha Ruijin, saying, "They are both parachuted-in cadres, but they are different."

On the other hand, Secretary Sha's actions are all about serving the public and the people: conducting thorough investigations of enterprises, examining people's livelihoods, and supporting cultural tourism.

The difference in quality is immediately apparent.

In just a few words, the group displayed perfect understanding and completely underestimated Qi Tongwei's plan.

Public opinion is polarized.

Sha Ruijin's research activities have been continuously promoted by Handong TV and major official media outlets, constantly trending on social media and maintaining high popularity. His image as a people-friendly, pragmatic individual who goes deep into the grassroots and values ​​people's livelihood has won widespread public support.

In contrast, Qi Tongwei and Governor Liu kept the entire process low-key and confidential.

Aside from the trip to Guangming Lake, no other news has been released publicly.

To outsiders, the difference in quality is already obvious.

At this moment, Qijia Village is a scene of peaceful and harmonious life.

Qi Tongwei's courtyard was kept clean and tidy.

Liu Changsheng, Gao Yuliang, Li Dakang, Zhao Shouyi, Lin Bowen, Fan Jiahui, Wang Dalu and others gathered at Qi Tongwei's house.

The rest of the entourage ate at the homes of nearby villagers.

The entire banquet was arranged by Gao Xiaoqin, Qi's father, and Qi's mother.

Qi Tongwei's father, Qi Haishan, and mother, Wang Baozhen, were both simple and kind-hearted.

Although they did not formally recognize Gao Xiaoqin as their goddaughter, over the years Gao Xiaoqin has often visited to take care of the elderly couple, manage their household affairs, and help them. The two elderly people have long regarded her as their own daughter from the bottom of their hearts.

Qi Tongwei is the only son in his family and has been working away from home all these years.

Wang Baozhen even prepared a room specifically for Gao Xiaoqin.

The two elderly farmers, who had lived simple and honest lives, had never seen so many provincial-level officials sitting in their home for a meal. They felt extremely uncomfortable and uneasy.

We had no choice but to divide it in two.

Qi's father, Qi's mother, Gao Xiaoqin, and Fan Jiahui sat at one table.

When Gao Xiaoqin and Fan Jiahui started chatting, they found they had quite a few things in common.

They then saved each other's phone numbers.

Qi Tongwei, Liu Changsheng, Gao Yuliang, Li Dakang, Zhao Shouyi, Lin Bowen, and Wang Dalu sat around the main table, chatting and laughing.

The meal was a great success, with both hosts and guests thoroughly enjoying themselves.

After dinner, Fan Jiahui sat in a chair, casually scrolling through the news on her phone.

The screen was filled with press releases about Sha Ruijin's research trip to Lincheng and the firing of the starting gun for the competition, all of which were positive publicity.

She couldn't help but purse her lips and complain, "Leaders, did you all see that? Secretary Sha's inspection tour was a grand affair, with news reports everywhere. In the end, he still prefers to create vanity projects."

They didn't accomplish anything substantial.

I had some expectations for Sha Ruijin, but now I feel he's still the same as always, which is a bit disappointing.

Gao Yuliang held his teacup. "President Fan's words weren't too extreme."

Nowadays, grassroots research is becoming increasingly formulaic.

Pre-show rehearsals, targeted company selection, and dedicated promotional efforts—through layers of packaging, what you see is what the lower-ups want the leaders to see.

Governor Liu shook his head. "Yes, Secretary Yuliang, this kind of superficial and meticulously rehearsed investigation is just going through the motions. It doesn't really get you to the bottom of the actual situation at the grassroots level."

Li Dakang leaned back in his bamboo chair and gave a faint sneer. "I, Li Dakang, have been working in this area for so many years, I know the ins and outs best."

While the lottery system for selecting companies may seem fair and just, in reality, there are always ways to circumvent the rules, and those at the grassroots level have plenty of ways to manipulate the system.

Samples are readily available, but finding solutions to problems is incredibly difficult.

Such investigations only reveal prosperity, not suffering.

Qi Tongwei sighed, "When conducting research as an official, the key is to seek the truth."

If it's all just hype and a show, then we're only looking at the glamorous facade.

Ultimately, this will only lead to alienation from the masses and from reality.

"If this continues, the higher-ups won't hear the truth, and the grassroots will be able to hide problems. Sooner or later, there will be problems in development," Fan Jiahui echoed.

Zhao Shouyi and Lin Bowen remained silent throughout the entire process.

Without him.

I really don't dare to comment on Sha Ruijin casually.

At this time.

A clear, resonant female voice rang out from outside the courtyard gate.

"Dad, Mom, Jia Hong and I are here!"