Chapter 5: The Indestructible Xiao Qiang

  Mei Xiaofang introduced the situation of the school, and when she got to the emotional part, her eyes turned red. Obviously, she knew this was a rare opportunity. Just now, while the two municipal officials were out looking for the restroom, Secretary Zhao told her that Director An would probably take out tens of thousands of yuan to fund schools in the old district. How much each school could get depended on their own abilities. And Huang Lao's first stop was at Majiayang, obviously having the deepest feelings for it. We can't waste this opportunity and let other commune elementary schools snatch it away from us.

  "Actually, the difficulties in school are all about the same." Mei Xiaofang had just mentioned that the school roof was leaking, and there were many more things to say, but Lu Zhong interrupted her, which made Mei Xiaofang glare at him for a few seconds.

  "Actually, I think it's better to rebuild from scratch. Building a school won't cost much, and if you provide the full funding, An, we can name it after you - how about 'One Hope Primary School'?"

  An Yi Meng couldn't help but smile wryly in his heart, thinking to himself that you're really good at using other people's money. However, upon hearing the school use his own name, he felt a slight stir in his heart.

  Mei Xiaofang exclaimed in surprise: "How can this be? How can we use...” She swallowed the rest of her words, muttering to herself, how could they use an ordinary person's name as the school name? He wasn't a revolutionary or a martyr, what were students supposed to learn from him?

  Zhao Pingfan's eyes swept across Lu Zhong and An Yiming's faces, then smiled: "If that's the case, then it's exactly what I wanted." The name of the school is a big deal, he naturally couldn't just say no, but all that could wait for now. First, he had to put on a show, after all, they hadn't even started discussing the details yet. He couldn't just flat out refuse and offend this city's financial backer.

  Now looking at it, "Lu Chu" is not called in vain. In front of An Zong, Lu Chu is naturally neither humble nor arrogant, and he is much stronger than himself. Of course, if he is Huang Lao's life secretary, it is natural to be familiar with the scene and perform like this.

  But wasn't it Huang Lao's personal life secretary who came with Director Pei last time?

  ……

  When Zhao Pingfan, An Yiming and Lu Zhong returned to Wang Dage's home, Liu Pingnan, Secretary of the Qīnglóng County Committee, Ma Weiguo, County Governor, and Zhang Mingsheng, Secretary of the Commune, had all arrived.

  Liu Pingnan is making a self-criticism, saying that the newly recruited service staff in the county are incompetent and have been severely criticized.

  Huang Lao smiled and waved his hand, saying: "I think it's fine, also following your rules, can't blame her. However, I've heard that now in the city, and also in Guangning, staying in a hotel just requires an ID card, how convenient is that?" When mentioning Guangning, he glanced at Lu Zhong.

  Ma Weiguo was originally following Liu Pingnan's words, either nodding and smiling or also making a serious reflective expression. Suddenly seeing Lu Zhong enter the room, he was stunned, staring at Lu Zhong, his face changing unpredictably, for a long time, he didn't come back to himself.

  Zhao Pingfan, An Yiming and Lu Zhong all sat down to one side, listening to Huang Lao and Liu Pingnan, Ma Weiguo talking.

  As the crowd in the house grew larger, Old Huang waved his hand and said, "Let's go to the commune instead, don't disturb my old friend." He patted Wang Dajie on the shoulder and smiled, "Every time I come, I'm causing you trouble. Next time, I won't dare enter your door again."

  "Old Wang rolled his eyes and said, 'As long as you know!'"

  From Liu Pingnan downwards, everyone fell silent.

  Liu Pingnan and others all know that Wang Dage participated in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, and his mental state has not been good. Now, he spends every day carrying a shovel alone to repair the road for the convenience of the people. In fact, as one of the "five guarantees" recipients, he has mental problems left over from the battlefield, which have become more and more serious over the years.

  So it's not that Wang Dage has a weird temper or really doesn't consider Huang Lao an outsider, but rather his brain is a bit muddled.

  It's really heartbreaking when you think about it.

  When going out, Lu Zhong seemed to notice that Huang Lao let out a soft sigh.

  A large group of people walked towards the commune, and Huang Lao called over Zhang Ming-sheng, the secretary of the commune, to ask about Wang Da-ye's situation. Liu Ping-nan, Ma Wei-guo, Lu Zheng, Zhao Ping-fan, An Yi-ming and others fell behind.

  Lu Zhong smiled and extended his hand to Ma Weiguo: "County Magistrate Ma, we meet again so soon."

  Ma Weiguo also smiled and shook hands with Lu Zhong, saying with a double meaning: "I didn't expect it either, Zhongzi you're really capable!"

  Ma Weiguo couldn't help but be concerned about Lu Zhong's movements, but he didn't expect that just yesterday, he received a call from an acquaintance in the city saying that Lu Zhong had been assigned to work at the Municipal Committee Office. Still in shock, today he saw Lu Zhong again, and what's more, he was following Old Huang. Ma Weiguo couldn't help but say that this guy is really something, just like a cockroach that can't be killed! Suddenly, Ma Weiguo remembered something Lu Zhong had said at a meeting before, and when he asked for an explanation, it turned out that the "little strong" referred to a cockroach with extremely strong vitality.

  It seems that Zhang XX still hasn't given up on him! Still? Jiang Da and the one behind him, did they use their influence? Ma Weiguo thought to himself in a daze. He's so young, if he enters the Gouzhi Committee and develops well, he'll inevitably "make a comeback" in the future, it's not like he'll be stuck in the Gouzhi Committee for his whole life.

  Liu Ping's face showed a hint of doubt, and Ma Weiguo smiled and said: "Secretary Liu, this is Lu Zhong."

  Liu Pingnan was taken aback. As the county-level party and government leader in the Wushan area, who didn't know Lu Zheng? If it weren't for Lu Zheng's sudden departure, Liu Pingnan would have met him at some meetings sooner or later.

  Liu Pingnan hastily extended his hand and shook hands with Lu Zhong, saying sincerely: "I have gained a lot from some of your reform ideas!"

  Ma Weiguo smiled and didn't say anything.

  But Lu Zhong could keenly sense that Ma Weiguo was not on the same page as this top leader in Qinglong, otherwise Liu Pingnan wouldn't have awkwardly boasted about himself like that.

  After walking a few steps, Lu Zhong suddenly smiled and said: "Secretary Liu, when I came to your Qinglong, I remembered an old friend named Liu Hanshan."

  Liu Pingnan just smiled: "What's wrong, is it still my family?"

  Lu Zhong sighed and said, "He's a good businessman, unfortunately, maybe because of the policy differences between our regions? He was operating legally in Guangning, but after coming to Qinglong, he's being temporarily investigated. I think he should learn a lesson, this person sometimes has too active thoughts."

  Liu Pingnan nodded slightly and said: "Liu Hanshan? I'll ask about it later."

  Ma Weiguo remained silent and listened to the two of them chatting as if he had never heard of "Liu Hanshan" before.

  Lu Zhong left Guangning, apart from finding Hu Zi, another thing was to figure out how to get Liu Hanshan out, after all, this time Liu Hanshan was an innocent victim, and had suffered somewhat due to his own involvement.

  Even if Liu Pingnan and Ma Weiguo are not on the same page, even if Liu Pingnan originally knew that Ma Weiguo was using Liu Hanshan's materials to frame him, in the past, he would not have intervened.

  But today, facing each other and pleading, the situation is completely different, maybe, he can really get Liu Hanshan out.

  In the officialdom, it's just a matter of people lifting each other up in a fancy sedan chair. Without conflicting interests or difficulties, doing some favors is quite normal, not to mention that it might even create some awkwardness for one's opponents.

  Moreover, after being removed from office, he was suddenly arranged to work in the Letters and Visits Bureau, anyone can see that this means the leaders above did not intend to completely destroy him, those black materials and letters of accusation all became a thing of the past, helping Liu Hanshan get off scot-free is just a matter of course.

  Lu Zhong felt that Liu Pingnan was unreliable and would really send himself this favor.

  In front of him, Huang Lao turned around and beckoned: "Little Lu, come here!"

  Lu Zhong hurried over, and Old Huang whispered something in his ear.

  Liu Pingnan and Ma Weiguo looked at the back of the two people, both were lost in thought, but with different expressions.