Official Career Storm

Chapter 1692: Chapter 1692

Listening to Song Guanchao’s narrative, Governor Yang’s expression remained unchanged, though his gaze gradually became stern, exuding an aura of authority without anger.

A few minutes later, Song Guanchao finished speaking, quietly holding his teacup.

He was uncertain about Governor Yang’s opinion on this matter.

According to Lu Zhizhong’s remarks, Governor Yang was not someone who only pursued political achievements.

But after all, it’s just speculation; no one really knows if that’s the case.

After a long while, Yang Gaolin asked, "Who’s in charge of the industrial park now?"

Wu Qiangwei replied, "Vice Mayor Chang Hai, he serves concurrently as District Mayor and Party Committee Secretary of the park."

"Chang Hai, it’s him..." Yang Gaolin nodded in realization, then asked, "Is this reported by Chang Hai?"

Wu Qiangwei shook her head, "Deputy District Mayor Xiao Chenlei reported to Mayor Sun, and then Mayor Sun told me."

Yang Gaolin thought for a moment, and smiled lightly, "I see."

He put down the teacup and asked, "Does Mayor Wu have any thoughts on resolving this?"

Wu Qiangwei looked hesitant, and Yang Gaolin saw what she was hesitating about, smiling, "Just speak up."

Wu Qiangwei said, "The issue of corporate pollution is not a matter of a day; from what I understand, these companies have outdated equipment. If forced to comply with emission standards, the costs might increase significantly. They may not be willing."

"Even if emissions are standard, it won’t last long; I fear they’ll play guerrilla warfare with the government again. To solve it fundamentally, closure and transitions are necessary."

Closure and transitions...

Yang Gaolin chewed on these words, and said, "Just proceed, don’t worry about anything else."

Wu Qiangwei felt relieved in her heart and exchanged a glance with Song Guanchao.

It was indeed as Lu Zhizhong had said, Governor Yang established the park not just for political achievements.

He was promoted to Governor soon after establishing the park, and thereafter didn’t have time to manage its details; he probably really didn’t know about the pollution issue.

Wu Qiangwei said, "But, Governor Yang..."

"There’s no ’but’." Yang Gaolin said, "Since I established the park, I can’t isolate myself from its issues. Even though I’m retired, it’s still connected to me. You don’t have to worry, go ahead and do it. But there is one thing I need to trouble Mayor Wu with."

"Please go ahead, Governor Yang."

"Send me a report on any progress in the park."

"Okay, I will have Director Song report."

Wu Qiangwei stood up, "Governor Yang, we will take our leave now."

Yang Gaolin stood up and saw them to the door.

After the two had departed, the elderly woman walked over, "Was it about the park?"

"Yes." Yang Gaolin sighed, "The park has caused pollution, affecting the surrounding residents severely."

The elderly woman asked, "Who’s in charge of the park now?"

"Xiao Chang."

"He didn’t tell you?"

Yang Gaolin shook his head and sighed again.

The elderly woman said, "I don’t think Xiao Chang is that kind of person; he visits you during the holidays every year. When you just retired, others didn’t know the situation and dared not contact you; Xiao Chang was the first to come. He isn’t that kind of person."

Yang Gaolin nodded, his feelings more complex, "Let’s wait and see how long he intends to hide it."

Back in the living room, the phone on the antique cabinet rang.

The elderly woman picked up the phone; it was a call from the security booth, "Mrs. Yang, Deputy Mayor Sun Jiajun from Jiangzhou City wants to visit. Will you see him?"

The elderly woman covered the receiver and repeated the message to Yang Gaolin.

Yang Gaolin softly chuckled, "Let him come over."

The elderly woman conveyed the message into the phone, then walked over, saying, "Mayor Wu just came, and now there’s another deputy mayor?"

Yang Gaolin laughed, "The city government is quite lively."

The elderly woman, displeased, hit him lightly on his knee, "Stop keeping secrets."

Yang Gaolin said, "Do you know where Mayor Wu learned of this matter?"

Seeing the elderly woman growing increasingly displeased, Yang Gaolin quickly shared, "The Deputy District Mayor of the High-tech Zone first reported to Mayor Sun, who then informed Mayor Wu. That’s why Mayor Wu came to me."

The elderly woman, familiar with the system, and having been married to Yang Gaolin for decades, picked up some insights on the rules and schemes within the system.

She immediately understood what was likely going on.

"What’s the name of that Deputy District Mayor?"

"Xiao Chenlei."

The elderly woman frowned but hadn’t heard of this name before.

Yang Gaolin hadn’t heard of him either, but he didn’t need to, "It’s likely that Xiao Chenlei deliberately went to Sun Jiajun, then had Sun Jiajun bring it to Mayor Wu. He wanted Mayor Wu to make the pollution issue big enough to remove Xiao Chang from his position, giving him a chance to seize the District Mayor’s spot."

The elderly woman grunted indignantly, "Such filthy tactics!"

Yang Gaolin chuckled bitterly, "In the system, there’s no clean or dirty; if it effectively eliminates the opponent, it’s a good strategy."

The elderly woman continued, "Then why is Mayor Sun coming to you?"

Yang Gaolin held the teacup, pondered for a few seconds, and replied, "He probably heard something about me from somewhere and is worried it’s too obvious, fearing I’ll see through it. So he’s coming to probe for my opinion. But he doesn’t know that Mayor Wu has already decisively come to me before him."

"Hmph!" The elderly woman sneered, "He sure is opportunistic."

At that moment, the doorbell rang, and the elderly woman went to the courtyard and saw a man and a woman.

The middle-aged man was Sun Jiajun, quite dignified in appearance, but remembering what Yang Gaolin said, the elderly woman didn’t take a liking to him.

The woman beside him appeared to be around thirty; she was Director Shi Qin of the Secretariat Department.

Sun Jiajun felt it wouldn’t be appropriate to come alone and thought Shi Qin was convenient to accompany him.

"Hello, Mrs. Yang." Sun Jiajun greeted respectfully.

"Come in." Although she didn’t like him, the elderly woman didn’t show it and cheerfully opened the courtyard gate.

After entering the living room, the elderly woman poured them tea before going to the side to clean.

"Does Mayor Sun have some business with me?" Yang Gaolin smiled and inquired.

Sun Jiajun sat upright, "Governor Yang, I’m here to report work to you."

"Hehe, I’ve been retired for so many years; what work are you reporting to me?"

"Governor Yang, do you remember the Jiangzhou City Industrial Park?"

"What’s up?"

"It’s like this; something has happened with the industrial park recently." Sun Jiajun briefly explained the pollution issue.

While reporting, he observed Yang Gaolin’s expression, but it didn’t change at all; he couldn’t read anything.

Uncertain of Yang Gaolin’s stance on the industrial park, he deliberately withheld some information and didn’t portray the pollution issue as particularly serious, leaving considerable room for maneuver.

Thus, his visit’s purpose sounded like a mere routine report.

Yang Gaolin was internally disappointed. Sun Jiajun wasn’t someone who does substantial work; even after visiting, he’s only half-open.

But he didn’t show it and nodded, saying, "Mayor Sun should make his own decisions; I am already retired. Matters in the officialdom don’t require reporting to me."

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